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The Business of Apparel — 186 episodes

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The 4 Things That Instantly Prove You're an Amateur to Factories

2

The Advice You Didn't Know You Needed (Office Hours Unlocked)

3

Don't Read My New Book, "The Business of Apparel," Until You Do THIS

4

If You Aren't Prepping BFCM Now, Your Q4 is in Trouble

5

The Fashion Industry is Purposely Hiding This From New Founders

6

3 Female Founders Tell All: The Truth About Scaling Your Own Agency

7

You're a Designer, Not a CEO (And It's Costing You)

8

Why "Selling Out" Could Actually Bankrupt Your Brand

9

Why Most Apparel Brands Don't Have a Revenue Problem

10

A Big Announcement for the Business of Apparel Community

11

Why "Learning As You Go" Will Bankrupt You in the Fashion Industry

12

How Jason Daniel Turned LSKD Into a Movement, Not Just a Clothing Brand

13

The Exact Blueprint to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Apparel Business

14

How to Make Firing an Employee 100x Less Painful

15

The Job Description Template That Attracts A-Players (Not Duds)

16

A Simple Guide to Landed Cost: Calculating the Real Price of Your Products

17

What Retail Buyers Actually Want: 3 Things You Need Before Pitching a Store

18

Escaping the Hustle Trap & Curing Imposter Syndrome with Brian Finnerty

19

6 Key Roles Every Apparel Brand Founder Needs to Scale

20

How Boutique Owners Create Their Own Clothing Line (Without Costly Mistakes) with Natalie Hamilton

21

How Much to Pay Your First Hire (Without Breaking Your Apparel Brand)

22

The Merchandising Framework That Makes Customers Buy More

23

3 Costly Apparel Brand Mistakes Killing Your Profits (And How to Fix Them Fast)

24

Inventory Forecasting for Apparel Brands: 3 Proven Strategies to Avoid Stockouts & Scale Profitability

25

Why Factory Audits FAIL and What Smart Apparel Brands Should Do Instead with Anna Triponel

26

The #1 Profit Metric Every Apparel Brand Must Track (Most Founders Ignore This)

27

Shopify Backend Cheat Codes for Apparel Brands: Style Numbers, SKUs & Product Page Secrets

28

Your Shopify Data Might Be Lying To You

29

From Pro Golfer to 500+ Retail Stores: The Sales-First Apparel Growth Playbook with Taylor Artman

30

Your SKU System Doesn't Have to Be Complicated

31

You Can't Scale a Mess: Fix Your Shopify Backend & Unlock Profitable Growth for Your Apparel Brand

32

3 Manufacturing Red Flags That Can Destroy Your Apparel Brand

33

Why Sustainable Apparel Brands Fail (And How Wildhaven Wools Is Doing It Right) with Julia Billings

34

This Simple Calendar System Will Scale Your Clothing Brand

35

Your Apparel Brand Is NOT For Everyone! Niche Down to Grow and Build Customer Loyalty

36

How to Instantly Upgrade Your Apparel Tech Sketches Using Adobe Illustrator

37

Why Pop-Ups and Trunk Shows Will Dominate Fashion in 2026 (and How to Use Them to Grow Your Brand)

38

2026 Planning, Profit vs. Growth, and the 6 Segments Every Apparel Brand Must Understand

39

How to Turn Holiday Returns into Lifetime Customers for Your Apparel Brand

40

Wholesale 101: Is Your Apparel Brand Ready to Sell to Boutiques?

41

Post-BFCM Profits | How to Decode Your Data & Boost 2026 Sales

42

How to Create an Unboxing Experience That Builds Brand Loyalty

43

5 Hard Truths That Transformed My Apparel Business in 2025

44

Come With Me to Do A Live Press Briefing for The Business of Apparel and Unmarked Street!

45

The Smart Way to Offer Black Friday Discounts Without Killing Your Margins

46

Your Black Friday and Cyber Monday Playbook: How Apparel Brands Can Win Without Slashing Prices

47

Use AI in Your Apparel Brand (Without Losing Your Voice or Identity)

48

The Anatomy of A Product Page That Actually Sells: Boosting Converstions with Strategic Storytelling

49

How to Find the Right Manufacturer for Your Apparel Brand (Without Wasting Time or Money)

50

Should Your Brand Be on TikTok? A Real Talk for Apparel Entrepreneurs

51

Why Sustainability Is the Future of Apparel: How New Laws & Tariffs Are Changing the Industry

52

Are You Really Ready for Q4? How to Prep for Your Biggest Revenue Season + 2026 Planning

53

When Overwhelm is Present: Leading Through Change, Burnout & Breakthroughs

54

Firing Fast: Hard Truths Every Apparel Leader Needs to Hear

55

Why You Need To Hire Before You're Ready: A CEO's Guide to Strategic Growth

56

How to Run A Powerful Company Meeting That Aligns Your Team and Grows Your Business

57

Celebrating Apparel Entrepreneurs Who Are Crushing It! 4 Inspiring Success Stories from The Board

58

How to Create A Capsule Wardrobe Strategy: Save Time, Make Money & End Closet Stress

59

5 Critical Mistakes Successful Fashion Brands Never Make (Do These Instead!)

60

Losing Top Clients and Refocusing? Behind the Scenes of A Pivot in Business

61

Tariffs Are Crushing Apparel Margins: How to Survive & Thrive in 2025's Tough Economy

62

Double Your Apparel Brand's Revenue by Doing Half the Work | The Power of SKU Rationalization

63

Unmarked Street vs. The Business of Apparel: What's the Difference? Behind the Scenes

64

Christine Lindebak on Why You Should Start Your Apparel Brand Before You're Ready

65

SKU Rationalization 101: Boost Profit & Cut Clutter in Your Apparel Line

66

Helping Independent Apparel Brands Avoid Costly Mistakes with Elizabeth Solomeina

67

Mary Coats On Sustainable Fashion, Finding Your Fit & Her Role At Unmarked Street

68

How to Build a Line Sheet That Saves Your Apparel Brand Thousands | Full Tutorial + Free Template

69

The Biggest Contract Mistakes Apparel Founders Make (That Could Cost You Thousands)

70

Smart Product Naming Strategies to Elevate Your Apparel Brand

71

3 CEO Mistakes That Are Killing Apparel Brands (And How to Avoid Them)

72

The Truth About Apparel Manufacturer Sourcing & Factory Partnerships

73

How to Use MOQs to Budget Smarter & Grow Your Apparel Brand

74

How to Start An Apparel Brand the Right Way

75

Are Patents Worth It? Deciding on Legal Protection for Your Brand with Tamany Vinson Bentz

76

Behind the Scenes of a Fashion Photoshoot!

77

Should You Start A Trend or Innovation-Based Apparel Business? How To Decide What Is Right For You

78

Watch Your Business Thrive By Simplifying Your Product Offers

79

Efficient PLM Solutions for Emerging Apparel Brands with OnBrand Founder, Preston Plowman

80

Grow a 7-Figure Apparel Business Using These Budget Tools

81

Use These Tools to Build A Tech Pack in 2025 (The Great Tech Pack Debate)

82

Learn to Be A Successful Fashion Freelancer with Heidi Weinberg

83

How to Run Your Business Like An Elite Athlete

84

Struggling In Your Business? This One is For You

85

Lessons in Teamwork and Leadership from 'Top Gun: Maverick'

86

Celebrating Episode 100 with Rachel's Husband!

87

Generational Ideas on Success, How to Grow Your Salary

88

3 of The Biggest Myths About The Fashion Industry

89

Behind the Scenes of Podcasting

90

Goal Setting 101: How to Set Goals for 2025

91

What to Expect in The Fashion Industry in 2025 (Happy Holidays)

92

How Much You Really Need to Save to Start An Apparel Line

93

New Potential Tariffs, How They Will Impact the Apparel Industry

94

Answering All of Your Apparel Sourcing Questions with Expert, Cheryl Tzeng

95

Thanksgiving Gratitude and Being Grateful For What's Next

96

Chasing Revenue vs. Chasing Consistency

97

Behind the Scenes of Life As A Design Director with Megan Krajco

98

California's New Legislation for Apparel Sustainability

99

Embracing Empathy and Comfort Through the Apparel Business with Barely Canadian Founder, Kelly Slattery

100

Our Community Asked, We Have Answers! Unmarked Street Q&A with Rachel

101

Finding the Real Treasures in the Struggles with Youer Founder, Mallory Ottariano

102

Don't Make This Mistake! The Importance of Product Ownership

103

How An Unconventional Childhood Experience Shaped A True Fashion Visionary with Crystal Cave

104

Fashion Freelancer vs. High-End Consultant: How to Choose the Right Industry Professional For You

105

Jumping Into Size-Inclusive, Sustainable Fashion with Hayley Matthews-Jones

106

New Rebrand Announcement + Exciting Updates for Unmarked Street!

107

40 to 40 Series, Week 6: Confirming and Questioning My Stance on Religion

108

40 to 40 Series, Week 5: My Gender Discrimination Story

109

40 to 40 Series, Week 4: Adrenaline Junkie!

110

40 to 40 Series, Week 3: Our Childfree by Choice Story

111

40 to 40 Series, Week 2: You Can Take the Girl Out of the Midwest, but You Can't Take the Midwest Out of the Girl

112

40 to 40 Series, Week 1: Confessions!

113

On the Move: Our Crazy Moving Stories from Over the Years, Part 2

114

On the Move: Our Crazy Moving Stories from Over the Years, Part 1

115

Don't Just Survive, Learn How to Thrive in Your Apparel Business!

116

How Unmarked Street Does It Differently: Tips to Avoid Burnout

117

Crossing the Goal Line: From Corporate to Consulting with Prashanth Peketi

118

Best Of: The Top 3 Business of Apparel Podcast Episodes

119

On the Way to Hellville: My Brandy Melville Documentary Review

120

How to Play The Office Politics Game

121

Tailoring to Modern Moms in The Apparel Industry with Magda Lasota

122

Clean Out the Proverbial Closet: My Small Wardrobe is On Purpose!

123

Girl Math: Shatter the Stigma and Make It Work For You

124

How to Train for Running A Successful Business with Martha Schoenewe

125

Grade Rules vs. Body Size Charts

126

Let's Nerd Out on Cycling Apparel!

127

Light the Fire in Your Apparel Business vs. Putting the Fire Out with Yushkova Design Founder, YAY

128

The Values That Define Who We Are

129

International vs. Domestic Manufacturing, What You Need To Think About

130

Getting Into Details About Project Management Certification

131

Why Your Leadership Style is Key in The Hiring and Firing Process

132

How to Get Your First Promotion at Work

133

The Truth Behind Size Inclusivity from Different Perspectives with Raquel Vélez

134

Celebrating One Year of Podcasting!

135

What Does it Cost to Build an Apparel Line?

136

Building and Scaling an Apparel Brand With a Purpose, featuring Kelly Roach

137

The Business of Apparel Podcast Series: Timelines for Success!

138

The Business of Apparel Podcast Series: The Forecasting Process

139

Beyond the Size Tag: Exploring Self-Confidence Through Apparel and Hypnosis with Leslie Thornton

140

The Business of Apparel Podcast Series: Numbers Don't Lie!

141

Tailoring Success Outside of the 9 to 5 with Debra Boulanger

142

The Business of Apparel Podcast Series: All About Sourcing

143

The Business of Apparel Podcast Series: The Importance of Brand Standards

144

The Business of Apparel Podcast Series: Your Target Customer

145

Introduction to the New Business of Apparel Podcast Series!

146

Streamlining the Future of Fashion with Apparelmark Co-founder, Andrew Drigola, Part 2

147

Streamlining the Future of Fashion with Apparelmark Co-founder, Andrew Drigola, Part 1

148

What I Would've Done Differently, A Journey of Gratitude and Growth

149

Harnessing the Power of Mindset with Mentor and Coach, Brigette Sobus

150

All About Tech Packs: The Ultimate Guide

151

Mastering Supply Chain Management with Industry Expert, Brittney Tupa

152

Elevating Your Apparel Brand with Evergreen Products

153

The Power of Perseverance with Lume Six Founder, Margaux Elliott

154

Blueprint For Successful Apparel Product Development

155

Tailoring a Greener Future with Contingenci by Good Human Founder, Linda Tang

156

From Student to Scaling with StartUp FASHION Founder, Nicole Giordano

157

Mentorship vs. Management: Mastering the Dynamics

158

Shifting From Corporate to Independent with Developer and Designer, Jessica Kuczek

159

Negotiating Your Way to Success in the Apparel Business

160

Mastering Love and Fear While Building a Brand: Simon Fisher, Headspace Design Lab Founder

161

Behind The Scenes On Apparel Industry Work Travel

162

Unearthing Sustainability and Innovation in the Apparel Industry

163

Breaking Down The Intricacies of SKU Rationalization with Merchandising Expert Sarah White

164

Exploring Size Inclusivity and Redefining Standards in The Apparel Industry

165

Redefining Success on a Journey of Personal and Professional Growth

166

Transforming Dreams Into A Thriving Brand with Conquest Works CEO, Parker Coppins

167

The Top 5 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner In The Apparel Industry

168

Behind the Scenes of Product Development in the Apparel Industry with Jessica Ledin - Part 2

169

Behind the Scenes of Product Development in the Apparel Industry with Jessica Ledin, Part 1

170

The Secrets to Successful Garment Fittings in Your Apparel Business

171

Transforming Connection in the Fashion World with the Fashion Index

172

Decoding Apparel Industry Jargon: A Comprehensive Guide to Industry Terminology and Acronyms

173

Empowering Women and Sustainability in Outdoor Apparel with Alpine Fit Founder, Jen Loofbourrow

174

Create Your Business Plan: From Startup To Success In The Apparel Industry

175

Mastering the Entrepreneur Mindset with Chelsea VanBuskirk

176

Designing to a Cost: Reverse Engineering the Creative Process in the Apparel Industry

177

Building a Supportive Community for Fashion Entrepreneurs with Sandra Mateu

178

Apparel Continuing Education: A Sneak Preview of the Work Rachel is doing at Unmarked Street

179

Part 2: How 3D Development is Changing the Game in the Apparel Industry with Ben Gerding

180

Part 1: How 3D Development is Changing the Game in the Apparel Industry with Ben Gerding

181

Let's Talk About Burnout: Rachel's Journey Feeling Burt Out in Corporate Work and How it Led to the Beginning of Unmarked Street

182

Part 2: From Engineering Manager to Outdoor Apparel for Plus Sizes Company Founder with Raquel Vélez

183

Part 1: From Engineering Manager to Outdoor Apparel for Plus Sizes Founder with Raquel Vélez

184

Unraveling the Benefits of The Best Fabric for Travel Apparel Lines

185

My Unexpected Path to Fashion Design and How It Led Me to Becoming a Founder

186

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