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The Business of Apparel
Go from overwhelmed apparel founder making costly trial-and-error decisions to a founder with the expert guidance, systems, and industry knowledge to scale profitably. Rachel Erickson brings her 20 years of expertise in the apparel manufacturing industry to The Business of Apparel podcast to inspire you to build your best brand yet. Each week, you'll hear from Rachel along with our industry experts who are shedding light on what is needed to build your own apparel line from scratch or to take…
Episodes
The Business of ApparelCreate Your Business Plan: From Startup To Success In The Apparel Industry
Create Your Business Plan: From Startup To Success In The Apparel Industry In this episode, Rachel shares her personal journey of founding Unmarked Street and…
The Business of ApparelMastering the Entrepreneur Mindset with Chelsea VanBuskirk
Mastering the Entrepreneur Mindset with Chelsea VanBuskirk In this episode, Rachel talks to Chelsea VanBuskirk, an accountability partner, fellow female…
The Business of ApparelDesigning to a Cost: Reverse Engineering the Creative Process in the Apparel Industry
Designing to a Cost In this episode, Rachel shares her experiences as a development and product manager in the apparel industry, focusing on the importance of…
The Business of ApparelBuilding a Supportive Community for Fashion Entrepreneurs with Sandra Mateu
Building a Supportive Community for Fashion Entrepreneurs with Sandra Mateu In this episode, Rachel had the pleasure of talking with Sandra about the…
The Business of ApparelApparel Continuing Education: A Sneak Preview of the Work Rachel is doing at Unmarked Street
In this episode, Rachel takes you through her passion regarding the need for more options in continuing education within the apparel industry. She describes…
The Business of ApparelPart 2: How 3D Development is Changing the Game in the Apparel Industry with Ben Gerding
In this episode, Rachel chats with her good friend Ben Gerding about how 3D development and design are impacting the apparel industry. Ben takes us through his…
The Business of ApparelPart 1: How 3D Development is Changing the Game in the Apparel Industry with Ben Gerding
In this episode, Rachel chats with her good friend Ben Gerding about how 3D development and design are impacting the apparel industry. Ben takes us through how…
The Business of ApparelLet's Talk About Burnout: Rachel's Journey Feeling Burt Out in Corporate Work and How it Led to the Beginning of Unmarked Street
In this episode, Rachel takes you on the road through her mental health journey relating to burnout in business. She shares personal details about what led her…
The Business of ApparelPart 2: From Engineering Manager to Outdoor Apparel for Plus Sizes Company Founder with Raquel Vélez
Part 2: From Engineering Manager to Outdoor Apparel for Plus Sizes Company Founder with Raquel Vélez In this episode, Rachel chats with her friend and client…
The Business of ApparelPart 1: From Engineering Manager to Outdoor Apparel for Plus Sizes Founder with Raquel Vélez
In this episode, Rachel chats with her friend and client, Raquel Vélez, a Puerto Rican woman from New Jersey, who discovered a passion for skiing only to be…
The Business of ApparelUnraveling the Benefits of The Best Fabric for Travel Apparel Lines
In this episode, Rachel shares what fellow travelers in her community tell her they feel when it comes to not getting sustainable travel comfort. She talks…
The Business of ApparelMy Unexpected Path to Fashion Design and How It Led Me to Becoming a Founder
In this episode, Rachel shares her story of how she made the transition from academia to fashion design. She shares about her roots, her family's involvement…
The Business of ApparelTrailer Episode
Are you looking to build a sustainable apparel brand but don't know where to start? Do you feel overwhelmed by the burden of fast fashion and want to make a…