Emily Thompson turned childhood sewing sessions into a thriving business in New York's Garment District. On this episode of Small Business Spotlight, host Irv Cruz sits down with Emily to unpack how she built BERTHOLLET NYC, a full-service studio helping fashion brands bring their visions to life.

From her early passion for stitching to studying fashion in Paris and designing for Olympic athletes, Emily shares the real behind-the-scenes work it takes to scale in the fashion industry. Whether you're in fashion or just trying to grow your own brand, this episode is packed with insight on client management, networking, and turning creative vision into real results.

🔥 What You'll Learn:

✅ How Emily turned a childhood love of sewing into a full-scale studio ✅ The step-by-step process of bringing a fashion sketch to production ✅ Why networking is critical for business survival in fashion ✅ The hardest parts of growing a client-based business ✅ What it's like designing for Olympic athletes ✅ How Emily funded her business and moved into her first studio

🔗 Connect with Emily:

• Website: https://www.bertholletnyc.com

• LinkedIn (Founder): https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilykthompsonn/

• LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/berthollet-nyc/ linkedin.com

• Studio: 246 W 38th St, Suite 502, New York, NY • [email protected] • (646) 481-1611

Who is Irv?

Irv Cruz is a business advisor at Credit Banc, specializing in funding solutions, business credit, and strategic growth for small businesses. Whether you need capital, better credit, or a plan to scale, he's here to help. Book a call with him today!

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