We know life gets busy and time moves fast.
We’ll help you stay focused and on schedule to launch your product.
Is the Apparel Mentor the right fit for you?
Yes, if…
You are an apparel (or soft goods) entrepreneur who is NEW to the apparel industry.
You are intimidated by the industry and don’t know where to start.
You have an idea for a product but you are overwhelmed about how to make it a reality.
You are in need of a community to support you in your design journey.
No, if…
You are just looking for marketing/sales help. We focus on getting products made!
The end goal of the Apparel Mentor is that you Complete the Launch Your Line workbook, join a community of fellow designers/ creators & have full knowledge on how to successfully manufacture your product.
TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR COURSES
You will meet with your group of peers and industry mentors through our online zoom calls
Includes videos on each topic with corresponding worksheets for breakout topics each week
Lesson 1 Define your Mission
Lesson 2 Target Market
Lesson 3 First Designs
Lesson 4 DIY or Full Partner Path
Lesson 5 Narrow down your style offering
Lesson 6 Prepare to source fabric
Lesson 7 Understanding fabric
Lesson 8 costing and choosing your fabric
Lesson 9 choosing your pattern maker
Lesson 10 choosing your sample maker
Lesson 11 Setting your launch date
Lesson 12 How to evaluate samples
Lesson 13 Sourcing your garment labels
Lesson 14 Choosing your size and colors
Lesson 15 Making your different sizes
Lesson 16 Create your tech pack
Lesson 17 Find your factory
Lesson 18 Vetting your factory
Lesson 19 Writing your purchase order
Lesson 20 Start manufacturing!
Lesson 21 Sell!
END GOAL: Gain a full understanding of how to produce your product.
We’ve done this all before and know these steps can seem daunting on your own. Let us walk through each step of the process with you, cut your development time in half and avoid costly mistakes!
What’s included?
Lesson Plan.
Each week we meet virtually as a group via the Apparel Mentor app or computer to discuss one of the 21 lessons in the lesson plan. Each lesson includes videos on each topic with corresponding worksheets for breakout topics each week. Lessons include but are not limited to courses such as defining your mission, understanding fabric, choosing your pattern maker, picking your colorways and sizes, finding your factory, and so much more!
Networking.
When you join the Apparel Mentor, you join a group of like-minded peers who can offer networking, outside perspective, and peer feedback! You are also able to join the small groups, to further discuss the week’s lesson plans, and practice presenting your brand to new people in your network!
Weekly Live Mentor Session.
Have a question? We’ve got you! With the monthly subscription, your industry mentors will be available to answer any of your questions within 24 hours.
Weekly Mentorship Program
$169/mo
Jump in now and get started today!
Weekly LIVE meetings with academy mentors
✓5 months of course work
✓ 24/7 messaging
✓ Workbook
✓ Pre-recorded videos
✓ Training courses
✓ Access our App with a growing library of online classes
✓ Industry tips and Tricks