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JANUARY 24 - 26

A free 3 day online conference teaching aspiring fashion brand owners exactly where to start
and what to do to launch their business, develop a product, and sell their first collection,
without wasting time or getting overwhelmed in the process.

Watch This Short Video to Learn More!

LAUNCHING A SUCCESSFUL FASHION BUSINESS REQUIRES SO MUCH MORE THAN YOU MAY REALIZE. 

You have an idea for your business and you're ready to make it happen, but you're also unclear where to start, feeling overwhelmed by the things you need to figure out, and are wondering where in the world you will find the time and the money to reach this goal.

What you really want is to...

costing

Figure out how much it will cost to launch this business. From sourcing to sampling to marketing, you want a clear picture of what's to come financially .

time managment

Make the most of your time and learn how to balance your "day job" and other personal commitments with your goal of becoming a business owner.

biz plan

Create a plan that lays out every step you're going to take to make this dream business a reality within the next year.

clothing

Develop your production strategy for how to go from sketch to sample to creating your first batch of inventory.

make money

Learn exactly what to do to market and sell your first collection to people other than your friends and family.

YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH ALL OF THIS AND BE WELL ON YOUR WAY TO LAUNCHING YOUR FASHION BUSINESS 

you just need to create your plan 

THE LAUNCH YOUR FASHION BUSINESS SUMMIT WILL TEACH YOU EXACTLY WHAT TO DO TO TURN YOUR IDEA INTO A BUSINESS

OVER 3 DAYS, 15+ EXPERTS WILL TEACH YOU WHAT GOES INTO LAUNCHING A FASHION BUSINESS, HOW TO CREATE YOUR PLAN , HOW TO DEVELOP A PRODUCT,  HOW TO MARKET YOUR BRAND, AND HOW TO SELL YOUR FIRST COLLECTION

MAYBE YOU'RE...

business plan

Not sure where to start to launch your dream fashion business.

overwhelmed

Overwhelmed with everything you need to do to reach your goals.

fabrics

Don't know how to find fabrics, a factory, or funding to launch.

If that sounds like you it's time to create your launch plan

StartUp Fashion Nicole Shoot-40

Meet Your Host

Hey, I’m Nicole. I’m the founder of StartUp FASHION, a community and resource helping aspiring independent fashion brand owners to launch and grow their businesses.

I began this business over 12 years ago and have helped thousands of brands to launch their fashion products into the world using our proven, step-by-step blueprint.

I focus on teaching fashion business mindset and launch strategy to brand owners who have entrepreneurial dreams and the determination to bring them to life.

A professional encourager, I believe that the only way to be truly successful is to build a business around the life you want to live.

THE DETAILS

WHEN

Launch Your Fashion Business Summit will be held January 24-26 with a variety of actionable presentations and interactive events to choose from each day.

WHERE

Tune in from the comfort of your own home or your fav quiet coffee shop. This summit is 100% virtual, making brushing your hair or getting dressed, optional.

PRESENTATIONS

Presentations will vary from Lectures to Q+A sessions to Lesson Style and they will be anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes.

Filled with actionable advice and strategies, you'll leave with a clear understanding of your next steps.

COMMUNITY

You'll get access to the Private Summit Facebook Group where we will connect before the summit starts.  We'll play summit BINGO, have the opportunity to win prizes, chat with speakers, and work together on reaching your goal of launching your fashion business.

ALL ACCESS PASS

After registering, you can upgrade to gain access to the All Access Pass.

That means you'll get ongoing access to all presentations, corresponding workbooks, invitations to VIP-ONLY events like fireside chats with successful brands and networking sessions.

You'll also get $3K+ in premium bonuses from our speakers!

VIP-ONLY EVENTS:

  • Fireside Chats w/ Brand Owners: You are invited to listen in and learn from brand owners who have reached a certain level of success in their business to see how they did it. You will also have the opportunity to submit questions for possible inclusion in the Q+A.
  • Networking: Each day you are invited to join networking events where you will break into small groups to connect with fellow aspiring brand owners, share stories, and meet potential work besties.

You won't want to miss this!

LIVE SESSIONS

Tuning in from home is great, but the opportunity to connect with those who have the similar goals is really powerful.

That's why we'll have live, interactive events sprinkled throughout the three  day summit.

  • Daily Co-Working Sessions: get dedicated time to implement what you learned in the day's sessions.
  • Meditation Session: Day 1 will include a guided meditation to help create focus and open your mind to all that's possible for your business.
  • Keynote Masterclass: Learn about Nicole's 4-part Launch Your Business Blueprint, even if you have no prior experience in fashion or business. You'll also learn about her signature StartUp FASHION membership at the end of the training.

These sessions have been created to help you take what you learn throughout the summit and get you taking action on launching your fashion business.

THE SPEAKERS

NOW FOR THE PART YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR...

Here are the amazing speakers you'll be hearing from at the Launch Your Fashion Business Summit.

Nicole Giordano (she/her)
Develop a Business Owner Mindset to Help You Reach Your Goals

Nichole Simms (she/her)
4 Keys to Having a Successful Online Fashion Brand

Connie Bourgeois (she/her)
Top Tips for Designing Your First Collection

Corinne Brothers (she/her)
What New Brands Need To Know About Working with Production Partners

Kristen Anderson (she/her)
Creating Your Purpose-Driven Fashion Brand

Hatice Tekin (she/her)
How To Develop Your Fashion Business Plan

Lenese Calleea (she/her)
Inventory Planning For Your First Production Run

Nicole Mitchell (she/her)
Understanding the Private Label Process

Maria Batres (she/her)
Understanding the Development Process from Idea to Finished Sample

Nicole Higgins (she/her)
Essentials of Preparing Your Business for Wholesale

Jacinta Gandy (she/her)
Developing Your Brand Story

Charmaine Mischel (she/her)
Creating Your Pre-Sales Launch Strategy

Belma McCaffrey (she/her)
Live Meditation: "Get Into the Flow"

Brianna Rojao (she/her)
How to Create Your Pre-Launch Content Strategy

Keira Kotler (she/her)
Fireside Chat with Founder of Everviolet

Ashleigh Becker (she/her)
Fireside Chat with Founder of Sela Designs

AS YOU CAN SEE BY THAT INCREDIBLE LINEUP, YOU ARE *NOT* GOING TO WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT.

Here's what some STUDENTS OF STARTUP FASHION HAVE TO SAY!

Joining StartUp Fashion was one of the best decisions I’ve made. It took me from near clueless to a world of knowledge. It’s truly one of the most supportive communities I’ve been in. And Nicole is just the best! Any new designer would benefit from joining this wonderful community.

-Xi Chen

StartUp FASHION is a true gem. It really helped me to navigate this uneasy process. I highly recommend StUF to anyone who thinks it’s impossible to launch a fashion brand. Because with Nicole’s help, it’s possible!

-Yuliya Cheremnykh

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