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The Own Your Career Show is the companion podcast to the book Own Your Career Own Your Life by Andy Storch. This show is all about helping you own your career, achieve your goals, fulfill your potential, and live the life you want. Each week we bring you great interview guests and solo episodes with content and advice from the book. Note: This podcast was previously called the Andy Storch Show.
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This is a show for burnt-out fashion designers (and TDs, PDs, patternmakers and beyond) who want more flexibility while still doing work they love. As a freelance fashion designer, you can build your fashion career on your own terms. Freelancing in fashion is the only way to get freedom in your day (instead of being tied to a desk). Whether you want to earn extra money on the side, fund your fashion brand, or replace your salary, the FDGP podcast will help you get there. Listen in for action ...
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Your host, Andy Storch, dives deep into the empowering world of the growth mindset, challenging the allure of perfectionism and promoting the concept of progress over perfection. Andy shares: His reflections on how striving for an unattainable ‘perfect’ can hold us back, while embracing imperfection can lead to innovation, growth, and ultimately, f…
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Don't waste your time on freelancing platforms that are known for cheap pay and demanding clients. But how do you know which freelancing platforms to look out for? After surveying over 500 fashion designers who are students in my Freelance Accelerator program, I've compiled real data so you can feel confident. Even though many of these students hav…
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Saying 'Yes' to be a more desirable fashion freelancer is the quickest path to getting caught in a scope creep nightmare. There's an important balance of being available but also having boundaries. Andressa, my guest in this episode, and I talk about constructing firm proposals and how to handle the awkward dance of revising costs mid-project. By t…
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n today's solo episode, I delve deep into three powerful mindsets that can revolutionize the way we embrace uncertainty and challenges. As the world around us continuously evolves, it's crucial we equip ourselves with the tools to not only survive but thrive amidst change. Today's conversation will reveal actionable insights inspired by my experien…
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Success can be temporary. It can dry up if you're not prepared. There one day and *POOF* gone the next. That's exactly what happened to my guest in today's episode, Louise Ryan, a freelance footwear trend consultant. She had a stable freelance income for a while but eventually, it dried up leaving her looking for answers. She turned to my flagship …
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Is freelancing in fashion actually as good as it sounds? From the promises of freedom to the ideas of total flexibility, it can be easy to get swept up in the "dream". There's a lot of positives when it comes to freelancing, but that doesn't mean that you don't have to put in hard work to achieve your freelancing dreams. In this episode, Kate Knigh…
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In this solo episode, I discuss the most valuable skills of the future. I share insights from a keynote presentation I recently delivered and present 6 essential skills that are currently valuable and will become increasingly important in the future. From curiosity and learning to empathy and communication, I delve into the significance of these sk…
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Are you struggling to figure out your fashion design freelance rate? Do you find it challenging to determine how much to charge for your fashion design services? That's because no one openly wants to talk about rates or money. In this episode, I break that silence in the industry by sharing real-life strategies that I've used in my own career and e…
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Sourcing in your freelance fashion career is a lot like matchmaking! You want to make good connections that align well with your client's brand. You can build a great career by thinking strategically and approaching sourcing with care. Once you identify that sourcing isn't just about finding products or services; it's about creating valuable connec…
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If you're new to the fashion industry or unsure of your skills but want to start as a freelancer, you may consider being a fashion virtual assistant (VA) and earning while you learn. Find out how you can transform your soft skills into hard cash. You don't need to be a super tech genius to work as a virtual assistant in the fashion industry; basic …
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Today we dive deep into the heart of career development, exploring the importance of taking ownership of your career path. We'll discuss: The essential shift from operating in reaction mode to creating a career with intention and vision Reframing career challenges Networking the right way Why personal branding is vital for long-term success Risks a…
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As I record this in the beginning of March 2024, there seems to be a lot of fear and uncertainty in the economy and job markets. On the one hand, companies are performing well and the stock market is hitting all-time highs. And while the unemployment rate in the US is also quite low, there also seems to be a lot of rightsizing, transforming, cost-c…
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Knowing how to add value to your clients without sacrificing your mental health is a lesson many freelance fashion designers learn on their freelancing journey. It's all too easy to listen to self-doubt and let imposter syndrome creep in which ultimately will lead to resentment, burnout, or missing out on huge opportunities. So how can you land fre…
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Let's talk about two easy but often overlooked strategies to avoid the freelancing roller coaster of making $3,000 1 month and a $100 the next, and you're left wondering where your next fashion design is project coming from. By implementing these practical strategies in this episode of Fashion Designers Get Paid, you'll position yourself as the kin…
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Want to kickstart your freelance career while learning a new industry skill, like Clo3D? In this Fashion Designers Get Paid episode, we hear a clip from a strategy session with fashion designer Sharon Hay, who's breaking into fashion from the tech industry and learning Clo3D. So, how can you build your network and line up clients while still learni…
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Ever feel like one of the biggest roadblocks in your fashion design career is procrastination? If you find yourself reaching for the newest or trendy technology hoping to finally find your holy grail for staying on task (spoiler alert: it wasn't it), then this episode has your name written all over it! I talk with Grace Brodeur who specializes in h…
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What if you had to completely restart your fashion career? And what if you were also faced with a lot of barriers? That's exactly what this fashion designer, mom of two, and my guest, Andressa Iop, faced when she moved from Brazil to the U.S. Between learning a new language, juggling the hectic schedule of motherhood, and everything else, she found…
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In this episode I share 3 powerful mindset shifts that can change your life. I dive into the concepts of ownership mindset, growth mindset, and abundance mindset, and provide real-life examples of how these shifts have transformed my own life. By adopting these mindsets, you can learn to take responsibility for your actions, embrace challenges, and…
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Is freelancing in fashion worth it? If you've ever wondered about being a freelance fashion designer (or PD, TD, patternmaker, etc!) then this episode will shine some light on the pros and cons of freelancing in fashion. Let's get super clear on what true remote freelancing means so then we can pull back the curtain to reveal all the good and bad t…
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Rejection doesn't have to be synonymous with failure. The truth is, there will always be rejection in your fashion design career and that can be scary (and totally normal!). But whether you hear a yes or no shouldn't be what determines your success. In this episode, I talk with Anne Benschop about the fear of rejection and the impact that can have …
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Woah...did we just crack the code of sales conversations to land more freelance fashion design clients?! If you've ever felt sales conversations were scary or just need to elevate your sales game, then our guest, Nikki Rausch, is here to share her best tips and tricks to help you feel confident in your sales calls. We talk about navigating the sale…
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As we usher in the new year, it's the perfect time for us to hone our time-management skills and set our sights on achieving big goals in 2024. If you've been following my work on reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the year ahead, you know how crucial it is to revisit your objectives quarterly, leverage habits for success, and challe…
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Being a freelance fashion designer means you can step outside of the norm and build a career your own way! Just like today's guest, Amanda Russo, who takes a little bit of a backward approach from what we may normally see. She lives in Brazil and helps factories source new fashion brands and then manages the product development process. We talk all…
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Should freelance fashion designers attend a sourcing trade show? Let's go straight to the source with the vice president of the largest sourcing trade show in North America to get the answer and insider tips to make the most of your trade show experience. Andreu David is the vice president of Sourcing at Magic is here to help find the perfect vendo…
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Today I'm sharing my process and my reflections on 2023 and my goals and "big rocks" I've set for 2024 as well as the habits I want to use to achieve those goals. This should help you think about your own goals for 2024 and what you want to achieve. If you work in talent development, come join our community and our conference in 2024! Software I me…
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