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The Business of Apparel — 179 episodes

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Why "Selling Out" Could Actually Bankrupt Your Brand

2

Why Most Apparel Brands Don't Have a Revenue Problem

3

A Big Announcement for the Business of Apparel Community

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

How to Make Firing an Employee 100x Less Painful

8

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

9

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

10

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

11

Escaping the Hustle Trap & Curing Imposter Syndrome with Brian Finnerty

12

6 Key Roles Every Apparel Brand Founder Needs to Scale

13

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

14

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

15

The Merchandising Framework That Makes Customers Buy More

16

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

17

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

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

Your Shopify Data Might Be Lying To You

22

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

23

Your SKU System Doesn't Have to Be Complicated

24

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

25

3 Manufacturing Red Flags That Can Destroy Your Apparel Brand

26

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

27

This Simple Calendar System Will Scale Your Clothing Brand

28

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

29

How to Instantly Upgrade Your Apparel Tech Sketches Using Adobe Illustrator

30

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

31

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

32

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

33

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

34

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

35

How to Create an Unboxing Experience That Builds Brand Loyalty

36

5 Hard Truths That Transformed My Apparel Business in 2025

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

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

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

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

45

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

46

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

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Firing Fast: Hard Truths Every Apparel Leader Needs to Hear

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

49

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

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

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

55

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

56

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

57

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

58

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

59

Helping Independent Apparel Brands Avoid Costly Mistakes with Elizabeth Solomeina

60

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

61

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

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

63

Smart Product Naming Strategies to Elevate Your Apparel Brand

64

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

65

The Truth About Apparel Manufacturer Sourcing & Factory Partnerships

66

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

67

How to Start An Apparel Brand the Right Way

68

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

69

Behind the Scenes of a Fashion Photoshoot!

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

71

Watch Your Business Thrive By Simplifying Your Product Offers

72

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

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Grow a 7-Figure Apparel Business Using These Budget Tools

74

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

75

Learn to Be A Successful Fashion Freelancer with Heidi Weinberg

76

How to Run Your Business Like An Elite Athlete

77

Struggling In Your Business? This One is For You

78

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

79

Celebrating Episode 100 with Rachel's Husband!

80

Generational Ideas on Success, How to Grow Your Salary

81

3 of The Biggest Myths About The Fashion Industry

82

Behind the Scenes of Podcasting

83

Goal Setting 101: How to Set Goals for 2025

84

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

85

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

86

New Potential Tariffs, How They Will Impact the Apparel Industry

87

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

88

Thanksgiving Gratitude and Being Grateful For What's Next

89

Chasing Revenue vs. Chasing Consistency

90

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

91

California's New Legislation for Apparel Sustainability

92

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

93

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

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

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

98

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

99

New Rebrand Announcement + Exciting Updates for Unmarked Street!

100

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

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

102

40 to 40 Series, Week 4: Adrenaline Junkie!

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

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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

105

40 to 40 Series, Week 1: Confessions!

106

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

107

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

108

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

109

How Unmarked Street Does It Differently: Tips to Avoid Burnout

110

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

111

Best Of: The Top 3 Business of Apparel Podcast Episodes

112

On the Way to Hellville: My Brandy Melville Documentary Review

113

How to Play The Office Politics Game

114

Tailoring to Modern Moms in The Apparel Industry with Magda Lasota

115

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

116

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

117

How to Train for Running A Successful Business with Martha Schoenewe

118

Grade Rules vs. Body Size Charts

119

Let's Nerd Out on Cycling Apparel!

120

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

121

The Values That Define Who We Are

122

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

123

Getting Into Details About Project Management Certification

124

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

125

How to Get Your First Promotion at Work

126

The Truth Behind Size Inclusivity from Different Perspectives with Raquel Vélez

127

Celebrating One Year of Podcasting!

128

What Does it Cost to Build an Apparel Line?

129

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

130

The Business of Apparel Podcast Series: Timelines for Success!

131

The Business of Apparel Podcast Series: The Forecasting Process

132

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

133

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

134

Tailoring Success Outside of the 9 to 5 with Debra Boulanger

135

The Business of Apparel Podcast Series: All About Sourcing

136

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

137

The Business of Apparel Podcast Series: Your Target Customer

138

Introduction to the New Business of Apparel Podcast Series!

139

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

140

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

141

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

142

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

143

All About Tech Packs: The Ultimate Guide

144

Mastering Supply Chain Management with Industry Expert, Brittney Tupa

145

Elevating Your Apparel Brand with Evergreen Products

146

The Power of Perseverance with Lume Six Founder, Margaux Elliott

147

Blueprint For Successful Apparel Product Development

148

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

149

From Student to Scaling with StartUp FASHION Founder, Nicole Giordano

150

Mentorship vs. Management: Mastering the Dynamics

151

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

152

Negotiating Your Way to Success in the Apparel Business

153

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

154

Behind The Scenes On Apparel Industry Work Travel

155

Unearthing Sustainability and Innovation in the Apparel Industry

156

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

157

Exploring Size Inclusivity and Redefining Standards in The Apparel Industry

158

Redefining Success on a Journey of Personal and Professional Growth

159

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

160

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

161

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

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

163

The Secrets to Successful Garment Fittings in Your Apparel Business

164

Transforming Connection in the Fashion World with the Fashion Index

165

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

166

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

167

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

168

Mastering the Entrepreneur Mindset with Chelsea VanBuskirk

169

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

170

Building a Supportive Community for Fashion Entrepreneurs with Sandra Mateu

171

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

172

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

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

174

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

175

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

176

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

177

Unraveling the Benefits of The Best Fabric for Travel Apparel Lines

178

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

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