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Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms
Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms
Sew Heidi

This is a show for burnt-out fashion designers (and TDs, PDs, patternmakers and beyond) who want more flexibility while still doing work... more

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Episodes

251: From $18/Day to $10K in Projects: Jolleen's Instagram Strategy for Freelance Success

Learn the powerful mindset shift that took Jolleen from underpaid to unstoppable in fashion freelancing!Tired of feeling stuck, underpaid, or... more

31 Mar 2025 · 40 minutes
250: The $6K Freelancer: How She Replaced Her Salary in 30 Days

Discover how Candice Stokes went from undervalued to unstoppable in freelance fashion design!Ever felt stuck in a job where your... more

17 Mar 2025 · 45 minutes
Bonus: The $200K Reality Check: Why Starting a Fashion Brand Costs More Than You Think

Think you can launch a fashion line with a few thousand dollars? You might want to think again. In this... more

10 Mar 2025 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
249: Landing a $12K Client at MAGIC: The Trade Show Networking Strategy That Worked

From Nervous to Thriving: Discover how Alina Sanchez-Lopez transformed trade show nerves into a $12,000 freelance triumph!Ever walked into a... more

03 Mar 2025 · 48 minutes
248: The $3K Personalized Pitch: How Heidi Closed a Big Client in 6 Weeks

Ever wondered how some freelance fashion designers land dream clients with just a simple email? In this episode, Heidi Herrman... more

17 Feb 2025 · 39 minutes
247: Attracting Premium Clients on Upwork: How Carolyn Landed A $2700 Project (without pitching)

Ever wonder how some freelancers land big-ticket clients while others struggle to get responses?Imagine setting up your Upwork profile in... more

03 Feb 2025 · 39 minutes
246: The Pricing Strategy That Doubled Amy’s Freelance Income (without doubling her workload)

Ever feel like you’re undercharging for your freelance services? Amy Barnhart shares how a smart pricing shift and one game-changing... more

20 Jan 2025 · 40 minutes
245: The Art of Soft Selling: How Gabriella 4x'd Her Rate Without Pitching

Discover how Gabriella Bilotta transformed a heartfelt LinkedIn message into a six-figure client! In this episode, Gabriella shares her journey of... more

06 Jan 2025 · 43 minutes
My Top 10 Biz Challengs in 2024 (plus show updates for 2025)

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite podcast? In today's episode, I’m sharing some exciting updates for... more

23 Dec 2024 · 21 minutes
244: Sourcing Secrets: How to Find the Perfect Factory and Avoid Expensive Mistakes

Walking into a tradeshow with no idea where to start can be intimidating!As a freelancer, having a plan of action... more

16 Dec 2024 · 46 minutes
243: $0 to $6500: How this Design Director Landed Big Clients in Her First Month Freelancing

Freelancing in fashion might seem risky, but what if it didn’t have to be? You could replace or even exceed... more

09 Dec 2024 · 47 minutes
242: I Paid $10 for a Tech Pack—and You Won't Believe What Happened

How do you compete with low prices on Upwork? Is a bargain the only thing clients will look for?I did... more

02 Dec 2024 · 10 minutes
241: Should You Have Set Package Rates as A Freelance Fashion Designer?

Starting with set package rates might feel tempting, but it’s like trying to sew a wedding dress on your first... more

25 Nov 2024 · 16 minutes
240: How This Freelance Fashion Designer Landed a $15k Project on LinkedIn

Ever had a client respond with, "Wow, that's a bit steep"? If you’re charging you're worth, you’ve probably seen that... more

18 Nov 2024 · 53 minutes
239: Why Hourly Pricing Is A Race to the Bottom (And How to Make More Money) with Jonathan Stark: Part 2

This is Part 2 of my interview with Jonathan Stark.If you're pricing hourly, you're potentially leaving a lot of money... more

11 Nov 2024 · 29 minutes
238: Why Hourly Pricing Is A Race to the Bottom (And How to Make More Money) with Jonathan Stark: Part 1

If you're pricing hourly, you're potentially leaving a lot of money on the table in your freelance fashion design biz.In... more

04 Nov 2024 · 46 minutes
237: How Her 'Viral' LinkedIn Post Turned Into An Amazing Freelance Client

Can a LinkedIn post really transform your freelance fashion design career?In today's episode, I talk with fashion designer Fernanda Martinelli... more

28 Oct 2024 · 58 minutes
236: How This Freelance Fashion Designer Broke Into A Brand New Category (after corporate burnout)

Are you scared of getting scammed from factories?  Here are the red flags you should look out for.Natalie is a... more

21 Oct 2024 · 52 minutes
235: What If A Brand Says You're Too Expensive? Here's How You Still Get the Client

What do you do when the brand says you're too expensive but you know you're the right person for the... more

14 Oct 2024 · 27 minutes
234: How She Started A Fashion Design Agency (in 2 years)

How do you go from fashion freelancer to owning a design agency?We're breaking it down in today's episode with guest... more

07 Oct 2024 · 45 minutes
233: Are You A Freelancer Or An Entrepreneur? Why Your Mindset Matters More Than You Think

What if you could break the feast or famine freelance cycle with one simple mindset shift?I talked with Kyle Kushner,... more

30 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
232: Why This Freelance Fashion Designer Is Turning Down $120k+ Job Offers

Curious about turning freelancing into a stable career? It's possible with the help of these secrets on pricing, Upwork strategies,... more

23 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
231: How to Get Work from Old Coworkers (without being annoying)

What if getting new projects was as easy as sending a quick catch-up message?You've got a hidden goldmine in your... more

16 Sep 2024 · 10 minutes
230: Special Episode: Heidi Gets Interviewed (part 2)

Today we're flipping the script and interviewing the host, Heidi - part 2!One of our FAST students approached with the... more

09 Sep 2024 · 55 minutes
229: Special Episode: Heidi Gets Interviewed (part 1)

Today we're flipping the script and interviewing the host, Heidi!One of our FAST students approached with the idea of interviewing... more

02 Sep 2024 · 43 minutes
228: How this Freelance Fashion Designer Built A MILLION Dollar Design Agency

If you want to scale your freelance fashion design business, there are three strategies you need to know.Everyone's path can... more

26 Aug 2024 · 59 minutes
227: How to Get Freelance Clients from A Factory

Building relationships even when you don't need that connection immediately is super important for your freelance career.  There are easy... more

19 Aug 2024 · 13 minutes
226: How this Freelance Fashion Designer Landed 140 Style Project on UpWork

With the right foundation and strategies, you can find massive projects on Upwork!No, really.  Upwork may have its cons (just... more

12 Aug 2024 · 47 minutes
225: How to Make More Money As A Freelance Fashion Designer

Pricing pitfalls are some of the easiest to fall into when it comes to freelancing in fashion.Are you pricing your... more

05 Aug 2024 · 6 minutes
224: Panic Attacks & Imposter Syndrome: How this Freelance Fashion Designer is Coping

Ever feel like fate has a crazy twist in store for you? Courtney Osborn sure did, especially when she got... more

29 Jul 2024 · 56 minutes
Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms
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Today we're flipping the script and interviewing the host, Heidi!One of our FAST students approached with the idea of interviewing Heidi.  We... more