This is How You Work For Yourself in Fashion AND Get Paid

Want to know the ups and downs of building a fashion agency, navigating freelance work in fashion, and the incredible journey of transforming an inexperienced designer into a Clo 3D whiz? Then this episode is just for you!
In this episode, you'll hear how Kristen Anderson, a freelance fashion designer turned agency founder, took on a mammoth project that left her feeling overwhelmed and in need of a break. With pressure to go at lightning speed and a desire for control, Kristen shares her experience of building her team, switching up her pricing model, and even jetting off to Sri Lanka to bring her lingerie brand to life. And if that's not intriguing enough, she spills the details on a remarkable success story of a newbie designer who left and came back transformed. Plus, Kristen dishes out invaluable tips on optimizing LinkedIn, managing client expectations, and the power of putting yourself out there. Trust us, this episode is a fashion-forward journey you don't want to miss!
Chapters:
[00:00] Intro
[04:00] Building a Team
[09:53] Marketing and Client Discovery
[39:10] Pricing Model and Business Development
[43:00] Client Relationship and Communication
[54:00]Personal Brand and Lessons Learned
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Previous Interview: pod.link/1231213240/episode/a...
Kristen's Brand, Iteration: www.Iterationera.com
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[@bhanushreechogale5242]

This is awesome! Such great insights into the working of a freelancer with amazing and clear boundaries! Feel blessed to be a FAST student but this is like a huge cherry on the cake ❤

[@SewHeidi]

Awwww, thank you Bhanushree! I'm so glad you enjoyed Kristen's interview!!! 🍒 And I am so grateful you're a FAST student too 💗

[@trudygardner6663]

Great interview Heidi and Kristen! Thanks for sharing these insights!

[@SewHeidi]

Thanks so much Trudy! Glad you enjoyed!