Join the Designer Membership
to get the tools, training, advice, and support to make massive progress in your fashion business.
$39/MONTH or $99/QUARTER
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Running a Fashion Business is Really Damn Hard. It's lonely, overwhelming, and so much work.
TELL ME IF THIS SOUNDS FAMILIAR…
You want to grow but you find yourself with a never-ending list of tasks that don’t seem to get you anywhere. You waste time and money. You feel confused and frustrated.
I HEAR YOU.
YOU’RE NOT ALONE.
IT IS POSSIBLE.
YOU CAN DO THIS EVEN IF…
You are new to the fashion industry.
Or you have never run a fashion business before.
Or you have a fashion business but need that push to reach new goals and accomplish more.
You need to get past the self-doubt and realize your potential as a business owner.
Everyone should have the opportunity to go after their dreams and goals.
IT’S TIME TO GO FROM “WHAT NEXT?” TO “HELL YES!”
From overwhelmed, confused, and alone to focused, confident, and supported.
From barely staying afloat to a business with customers, recognition, and sales.
The Designer Membership is an online community that helps independent fashion startups to take action, make progress, and reach your entrepreneurial goals by giving you access to the tools, resources, and people to support and guide you to growth.
Here's What Will Happen When You Join...
We guide you step-by-step to figure out where you are in your business right now so that you can start making massive progress immediately.
Help you create a blueprint for business growth by showing you step-by-step what you need to do next, and in what order, through our library of expert-led mini courses.
Provide you with ongoing support, guidance, and accountability through our monthly goal planning workshops, regular Q+A sessions, weekly emails, and community of over 600 fellow designers.
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The Designer Membership
Will Help You To...
- Get organized, create a growth plan, and make measurable progress in your business.
- Grow your email list, make more sales, and build relationships with your customers.
- Learn new skills and improve your business savvy.
- Tap into the knowledge and experience from a collective of fellow fashion business owners.
Business Resources You Get With The Designer Membership
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Step By Step
Blueprint
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Trainings
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Tools
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You Also Get
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THE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR MAKING PROGRESS AND REACHING GOALS IN YOUR FASHION BUSINESS.
This guide (and the resources in The Designer Membership) will help you identify where you are in your business now and direct you to the exact next steps you need to take to reach your goals.
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35+ Masterclasses
Taught by experts in business and fashion, that dive into the topics you need to know as a fashion business owner. We teach you what to do, how to do it, and give you tons of supporting resources to use.
Just a few of the incredible experts we feature…
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Shannon Lohr
Planning Your Perfect Launch
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Lorraine Sanders
Getting Media Coverage
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Maria and Rita Catapano
Getting More Sales
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Melissa Gonzalez
Planning a Successful PopUp Shop
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Liz Long
Creating Quality Control with your Factory
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Stephanie Benedetto
Sourcing Custom Fabrics
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Alyson Roy
Growing Your Business with Influencers
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Juliet Obodo
Financial Planning and Funding
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Detailed tools, templates, and databases that save you time so you can concentrate on the things you love to do, like designing.
You Get…
- Line sheet template
- Tech pack template
- Costing sheet
- Operating budget
- Purchase order form
- And more!
Source fabrics from our database of over 200 fabric suppliers around the world.
Find a factory from our list of over 85 global manufacturers of apparel, swim, handbags, and jewelry.
Get your line into boutiques by searching our Retailer database specifically focused on stores interested in emerging and independent brands.
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A COMMUNITY OF COLLEAGUESOne of the hardest things about running a startup business is the loneliness. No one to talk shop with, ask questions, or compare notes. When you become a member, you now have your own community of fellow business owners to connect with, solving the problem of loneliness in business.
EXCLUSIVE PERKS, DISCOUNTS, AND OPPORTUNITIESWe collaborate and partner with service providers both in business and fashion to get you discounts, perks and other exciting opportunities for your business.
ACCOUNTABILITY: MONTHLY GOAL PLANNING SESSIONS, WEEKLY EMAILSBeing held accountable for the things you need to do to grow your business is an invaluable asset. We hold monthly online goal planning sessions to help you plan and stay focused. We also send you weekly members-only emails to check it, share resources, and keep you on track.
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Real Designers, Real Success
Imagine a life where you are a confident, financially successful business owner.
You turn your dreams into accomplished goals.
This could be your life. You can do this. And we will help you.
Dear Designer,
Hi, I’m Nicole, the founder of StartUp FASHION and I’ve spent years guiding and encouraging independent fashion designers to take action, get confident, and reach their entrepreneurial goals.
I have built a multiple six figure business without going to business school, have helped thousands of fashion brands find growth in their businesses. I travel to at least three new countries every year, have lived abroad, and have built businesses based on the belief that I have full control over how I use my time on this earth. I want to help you do the same thing.
My goal with StartUp FASHION is to light a fire under your butt. It’s to help you stop questioning if/when/how you can do this, and give you all the tools you need to actually make progress.
It’s a community of fashion entrepreneurs who look fear in the face, understand the challenges ahead, and do it anyway!
Do it anyway, designers. Your life is your own to create.
Lots of love and encouragement,
When You Join the Designer Membership I Promise You That...
We’re here to answer your questions. I’m here to answer your questions. I’m very involved in the community.
We’ve got a community of fellow designers who understand what you need and can help.
We don’t overwhelm you with so much information that you don’t know what to do next.
We provide actionable step-by-step resources and tools immediately available to you to make changes in your business right now!
Everything is organized so you can go straight to the areas of business you want to focus on-
Want more email subscribers? We’ll help you get them.
Need more sales? We’ll help you get them.
Looking for a new factory? We’ll help you find one.
Need accountability, mentorship, and a kick in the butt? We’re on it.
What Members Say
Is Membership Right For You?
You may be wondering if The Designer Membership is a good fit for you and your business. Here are some points to help you know, either way.
Who is the Designer Membership For?
Independent designers in the idea or startup stage who are taking on the majority of what it takes to run a business themselves, or with a small team.
Designers who are action-takers, ready to put in the work to have the business they want.
Designers who are challenging the traditional approach to fashion business. Those of you who are learning what the rules are so that you can break them and build something your way.
Who is the Designer Membership Not For?
Brands with a lot of investment capital to hire out for all their needs and therefore don’t want or need to learn the ins and outs of marketing, production, sales, and operations.
Services providers within the fashion space. We love you, but our membership is a safe, pitch-free space specifically for designers and brands owners.
Brands that are dedicated to holding onto traditions and “musts”. If you feel as though the only way to grow a fashion business is to find investors, put on runway shows, and get into major department stores, our “break the rules” approach might not be right for you.
Membership FAQ
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What kind of designers is The Designer Membership for?
All kinds! Our members design; womenswear, menswear, shoes, handbags, scarves, belts, lingerie, eveningwear, kidswear, even hats!
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What stage of business do you need to be in?
We have members who are in the idea stage (meaning they’ve got nothin’ but an idea) and in the growth stage which means they have developed a product and are working hard to get it out into the world.
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Is membership only for US based designers?
Nope! We have members on every continent except Antarctica!
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Are all of the tools and courses available right away?
Yep! This is not drip-fed content. You get immediate access to all that we’ve promised.
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How much does it cost to join?
You have two options: $39/month or $99/quarter (which saves you some cash).
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What is the cancellation policy all about?
You can cancel your membership at any time from directly inside your dashboard.
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If there's anything that is not clear or any additional questions that we can answer, email us at info@startupfashion.com and we’ll be sure to help you.
It's Decision Time.
Hey, it’s me again. I wanted to say one last thing.
When you know the questions to ask and the steps to take, you are no longer just dreaming, you’re doing. And that’s a powerful combination.
Let me help you become a dream-chasing, goal-getting, driven, determined bad-ass who transforms a wish into a reality and build a life you really want to live.