If your inbox is full of unanswered emails to factories, it's not personal. It's a sign you're making critical mistakes that scream 'newbie'.

In this first episode in this special series MANUFACTURING SOS I’m diving into one of the most common frustrations I hear from founders - that they've contacted manufacturers and no one got back to them.

Sound familiar?

Before you assume UK manufacturers are just ignoring you, you need to hear this.

I’m sharing the real reasons factories hit delete, including vague enquiries, missing tech packs, and the one thing they’ll always check before replying to you.

You’ll also hear a cautionary tale about what happens when you work with a so-called UK manufacturer that turns out to be a middleman. Spoiler: it nearly cost one founder £30k.

If you want to stop wasting time and make sure you’re actually factory-ready, this episode is for you.

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Listen now to find out:

🚩 What red flags instantly tell a manufacturer you're not ready

👻 The mistake that gets your enquiry ghosted 75% of the time

💌 Why your email address and Instagram feed matter more than you think

👬 How to avoid falling for middlemen posing as UK factories

🤓 What to do before you ever send that first email

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