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Get it Made, Get it Sold: The Basics of Sourcing & Sales for Entrepreneurs

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About Get it Made, Get it Sold: The Basics of Sourcing & Sales for Entrepreneurs

Introduction

Class Overview

Methods of Selling

Tools of Selling (Part 1)

Tools of Selling (Part 2)

Promotional Materials

Reps, Showrooms and Tradeshows

Seasons and Deliveries

Price First, Make Later

Working with Vendors

Production Example

Costing

Protecting Yourself

The Relationship Between Sales and Sourcing

What You Will Learn?

  • Pricing? Vendors? Timelines? Learn how to get products made, sold, and successfully delivered with this essential class for creative entrepreneurs!.
  • From Jeff Staple:.
  • OK, you have a great idea for a brand. That’s nice. But in order to turn that dream into a reality, you’re going to need to embark on two major journeys: SOURCING and SALES. If you can’t make the thing (and make it with quality for a reasonable price), you can’t sell the thing. .
  • I’ve seen hundreds of great ideas that never get off the ground and never become a reality. Why? Because the founder couldn’t figure out a way to get it made and/or get it sold. In fact, as you’ll see in my class—sales and sourcing go very much hand in hand..
  • I founded my clothing line, Staple, back in 1997. Over the past 17 years I have manufactured Staple in every possible way, shape and form. I’ve also tried every possible method to sell the brand so I’m innately familiar with the pros and cons of each. With all this experience (and an immense amount of mistakes and failures along the way) I hope the lessons I share with you cut down the amount of time it takes for you to figure out sales and sourcing for your own endeavors..
  • What You'll Learn.
  • In this class I will take you through the ins and outs of sales and sourcing, two essential pillars of any product based business. I will go over standard practices in the industry as well as the necessary materials you need to get going. We'll cover:.
  • What You'll Make.
  • In this class you will put together the sales and sourcing collateral necessary to sell and produce your collection. This will include a line sheet, a costing sheet, and a production + sales calendar. For "extra credit" you can create a look book and promotional material..