Behind The Dream

40: The Truth Behind Building A Fashion Empire


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Jane Lu is the 32-year-old corporate dropout who went from being $60K in debt to Forbes 30 Under 30 and Online Retailer of the Year!

The bootstrapped business she founded in her parents’ garage, Showpo, is on track do $100M in sales by 2020 and is clocking up year-over-year growth of 100 percent.

Lu is revolutionizing the online retail industry while building a social media following of 3.5M+. Find out how this accountant who hated her job built a personal brand and fashion empire to 140 staff while having the time of her life.


In this episode we go behind the dream to give you an inside look at what it’s *really* like to build an empire and thrive inside of your business. 

 

In This Episode:

  • Today’s guest, Jane Lu [ 3:30 ]
  • Jane’s entrepreneurial journey [ 3:45 ]
  • Hitting rock bottom  [ 7:00 ]
  • Building her fashion empire & retiring her parents [ 10:30  ]
  • Jane’s main focus & goal [13:10 ]
  • Finding faith & trust in your peers to move your vision forward [ 14:50 ] 
  • Building community & connection [ 16:00  ]
  • Growing her Facebook group to 100k [ 18:30 ]
  • Running a team of 150 [ 19:45 ]
  • Facing new challenges as you scale [ 23:10 ]
  • Meeting her fiance and now CFO  [ 31:20 ]
  • Being in business with your partner [ 35:00 ]
  • Closing messages from Sarah [ 45:15 ]

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Jane on Instagram: Jane's Instagram

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Behind The DreamBy Libby Crow