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Make Good Fashion: A Fashion Business Podcast

How to Prepare Your Brand for Wholesale

Season 3, Ep. 26

Don't miss out on our exclusive workshop "Unlocking Retail Success: Three Strategies for Getting Your Fashion Brand into Retail Stores." Learn the secrets to navigating the competitive retail world and secure your spot on store shelves. Reserve your spot at www.makegoodfashion.com/wholesale


Line sheet Template: https://www.makegoodfashion.com/offers/btaXEqVV/checkout


In today's video, we're diving into our wholesale series with an important assessment: Are you ready to be in wholesale? Expanding from direct-to-consumer sales to retail can be a game-changer for your brand, but it requires careful preparation.


In this episode, we'll cover the essential checkmarks to ensure your brand is ready for wholesale. From understanding costing and pricing strategies to having a full product range and reliable manufacturing, we'll equip you with the tools you need to succeed. We'll also discuss logistics, quality control, and the importance of having systems in place to stay organized.

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