5 Hard Truths That Transformed My Apparel Business in 2025

Let's talk real growth...the kind that hurts a little but changes everything.

In this special Thanksgiving episode of The Business of Apparel Podcast, Rachel gets real about the top five lessons she's grateful for in 2025. From massive revenue wins to painful misalignments, she walks us through the hard truths and breakthroughs that reshaped her mindset, team dynamics, client strategy, and leadership.

This is not just a gratitude episode, it's a blueprint for clarity, scale, and sustainable success in your apparel brand. Tune in for the emotional honesty, tactical details, and CEO perspective that defines The Business of Apparel.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to The Business of Apparel Podcast

00:13 Thanksgiving Reflections and Traditions

01:10 Gratitude and Community Appreciation

02:42 Top Lessons Learned in 2025

05:01 Masterclass and Scaling Secrets

05:36 Client Experiences and Business Growth

08:03 Delegation and Team Empowerment

10:49 Understanding and Managing Client Relationships

13:32 Personal Responsibility and Client Engagement

19:08 Clearing Clutter for a Clear Mind

22:46 Year-End Reflections and Future Plans

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