Starting a new career is scary, and it can be easy to underestimate what you bring to the table when you do. In this interview, Heidi helps new freelance pattern-maker Vanessa dissect Vanessa’s current outreach approach and strategize how to receive more email responses, starting without experience, what her pay rate should be, how Upwork can help grow her business, and create a plan of action. See more about the episode <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1izif0cvqUzZw8whR60eoeVANyAi8cqbLEuxuUQJTsPo/edit?usp=sharing"> here</a>!
 Download my Freelance Price List just for fashion (it’s free!): <a href="http://sewheidi.com/price">sewheidi.com/price</a>

Starting a new career is scary, and it can be easy to underestimate what you bring to the table when you do. In this interview, Heidi helps new freelance pattern-maker Vanessa dissect Vanessa’s current outreach approach and strategize how to receive more email responses, starting without experience, what her pay rate should be, how Upwork can help grow her business, and create a plan of action. See more about the episode here! Download my Freelance Price List just for fashion (it’s free!): sewheidi.com/price

Starting a new career is scary, and it can be easy to underestimate what you bring to the table when you do. In this interview, Heidi helps new freelance pattern-maker Vanessa dissect Vanessa’s current outreach approach and strategize how to receive more email responses, starting without experience, what her pay rate should be, how Upwork can help grow her business, and create a plan of action. See more about the episode <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1izif0cvqUzZw8whR60eoeVANyAi8cqbLEuxuUQJTsPo/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer"> here</a>!
 Download my Freelance Price List just for fashion (it’s free!): <a href="http://sewheidi.com/price" rel="noopener noreferrer">sewheidi.com/price</a>

SFF144: Fashion Freelancer Q&A: Why your emails aren't getting replies (+ more on pricing, starting without experience, and finding clients)

Sick of hearing “just network more” or “update your portfolio” as fashion career advice? Same.

This show is all real talk, no BS — just candid convos with actual freelance fashion designers (and TDs, PDs, patternmakers, textile pros, and beyond) who are doing the damn thing.

Every episode, they spill the details: how they found their first client, how they price their work, what they say in pitches, and how they get paid what they’re worth. No gatekeeping. No sugarcoating.

Hosted by Sew Heidi, a six-figure freelancer and the creator of FAST, the only proven freelance program just for fashion with over 1,000 students worldwide. This podcast is your behind-the-scenes pass to building a thriving fashion business on your own terms.

Previously the Successful Fashion Designer and Successful Fashion Freelancer podcast.

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Sick of hearing “just network more” or “update your portfolio” as fashion career advice? Same. This show is all real talk, no BS — just candid convos with actual freelance fashion designers (and TDs, PDs, patternmakers, textile pros, and beyond) who are doing the damn thing. Every episode, they spill the details: how they found their first client, how they price their work, what they say in pitches, and how they get paid what they’re worth. No gatekeeping. No sugarcoating. Hosted by Sew Heidi, a six-figure freelancer and the creator of FAST, the only proven freelance program just for fashion with over 1,000 students worldwide. This podcast is your behind-the-scenes pass to building a thriving fashion business on your own terms. Previously the Successful Fashion Designer and Successful Fashion Freelancer podcast.

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