In this episode Elizabeth speaks with Phoebes Garland, the Co-Founder of Garland & Garland Fashion Agency.
Phoebes is a regular contributor & speaker in the fashion industry with over 25 years of experience. Her zone of genius the business of fashion, specialising in wholesale strategy, sales, product development and working with independent & major retailers
Phoebes is also a passionate ambassador to not-for-profits – including Shake it Up Australia and Adopt Change.
During this dynamic conversation we discuss what a brand needs to know to become ‘wholesale ready’ , the future of wholesaling, the Australian retail landscape and the experience you need to succeed.
This episode was recorded in April 2020 just when retail was slowly coming out of initial COVID restrictions.
Key Takeaways:- Agents are trusted advisors on the ground- If your range is too small you could miss an opportunity with a major retailer- A reset of our industry will occur – on some level we are all starting again- Independent Retailers have an advantage over larger retail chains right now- It’s easier to manage in a smaller boutique – it’s a more controlled environment - safety must come first- We're all in this together – Manufacturers + Brands + Agents + Retailers- We can all collaborate, share space, share information, help each other
You can find Phoebes at:Instagram- @phoebes_garland@garlandandgarlandWebsite - www.garlands.com.au
Want to join our ‘Start Your Fashion Business’ Programme & Community?If you would like to learn online, gain the support of mentors and join an engaged community, please head over to:https://fashionequipped.com.au/start-your-fashion-business/
You can find Fashion Equipped over at:Instagram: @fashionequippedPodcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: www.fashionequipped.com.auWork with one of our Mentors at  www.fashionequipped.com.au/yourmentorcollective/Your Mentor Collective
Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

<div>In this episode Elizabeth speaks with Phoebes Garland, the Co-Founder of Garland &amp; Garland Fashion Agency.</div><div><br></div><div>Phoebes is a regular contributor &amp; speaker in the fashion industry with over 25 years of experience. Her zone of genius the business of fashion, specialising in wholesale strategy, sales, product development and working with independent &amp; major retailers</div><div><br></div><div>Phoebes is also a passionate ambassador to not-for-profits – including Shake it Up Australia and Adopt Change.</div><div><br></div><div>During this dynamic conversation we discuss what a brand needs to know to become ‘wholesale ready’ , the future of wholesaling, the Australian retail landscape and the experience you need to succeed.</div><div><br></div><div>This episode was recorded in April 2020 just when retail was slowly coming out of initial COVID restrictions.</div><div><br></div><div>Key Takeaways:</div><div>- Agents are trusted advisors on the ground</div><div>- If your range is too small you could miss an opportunity with a major retailer</div><div>- A reset of our industry will occur – on some level we are all starting again</div><div>- Independent Retailers have an advantage over larger retail chains right now</div><div>- It’s easier to manage in a smaller boutique – it’s a more controlled environment - safety must come first</div><div>- We're all in this together – Manufacturers + Brands + Agents + Retailers</div><div>- We can all collaborate, share space, share information, help each other</div><div><br></div><div>You can find Phoebes at:</div><div>Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/phoebes_garland/?hl=en" target="_blank">@phoebes_garland</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/garlandandgarland/?hl=en" target="_blank">@garlandandgarland</a></div><div>Website - <a href="http://www.garlands.com.au/" target="_blank">www.garlands.com.au</a></div><div><br></div><div>Want to join our ‘Start Your Fashion Business’ Programme &amp; Community?</div><div>If you would like to learn online, gain the support of mentors and join an engaged community, please head over to:</div><div><a href="https://fashionequipped.com.au/start-your-fashion-business/" target="_blank">https://fashionequipped.com.au/start-your-fashion-business/</a></div><div><br></div><div>You can find Fashion Equipped over at:</div><div>Instagram: @<a href="http://www.instagram.com/fashionequipped/" target="_blank">fashionequipped</a></div><div>Podcast Insta: @<a href="http://www.instagram.com/fashionbusinessmindset/" target="_blank">fashionbusinessmindset</a></div><div>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/fashionequipped/" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/fashionequipped</a></div><div>Website: <a href="http://www.fashionequipped.com.au/" target="_blank">www.fashionequipped.com.au</a></div><div>Work with one of our Mentors at  <a href="http://www.fashionequipped.com.au/yourmentorcollective/" target="_blank">www.fashionequipped.com.au/yourmentorcollective/</a>Your Mentor Collective</div><div><br></div><div>Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!</div>

Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to 'real' stories from Designers, Brands, Entrepreneurs, Makers & Mentors. Our mission? To increase the success rate in the Fashion Industry by creating a dynamic fashion business eco-system. Fashion Business Mindset provides industry insights and insider access to The Future of Fashion. Hosted & created by Elizabeth Formosa, the Founder of Fashion Equipped.

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Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to the ‘real’ stories from Designers, Brands, Entrepreneurs, Makers & Mentors.

Fashion Business Mindset

Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to 'real' stories from Brands, Designers, Entrepreneurs, Makers and Mentors. Our mission? For you to tap into a dynamic fashion business elevation eco-system. Fashion Business Mindset provides access to rare conversations with industry thought leaders and changemakers. You'll gain insider access to The Future of Fashion. Hosted & created by Elizabeth Formosa, the Founder of Fashion Equipped.

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<p>Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to 'real' stories from Brands, Designers, Entrepreneurs, Makers and Mentors. Our mission? For you to tap into a dynamic fashion business elevation eco-system. Fashion Business Mindset provides access to rare conversations with industry thought leaders and changemakers. You'll gain insider access to The Future of Fashion. Hosted &amp; created by Elizabeth Formosa, the Founder of Fashion Equipped.</p>
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In this episode Elizabeth speaks with Phoebes Garland, the Co-Founder of Garland & Garland Fashion...