In this opening episode of Season 7, Elizabeth Formosa unpacks what profitability really requires in 2026 — and why net cash in the bank matters just as much as the P&L.

Across the industry, many brands are growing. Revenue is up. Orders are flowing. From the outside, things look strong. But internally, margins are tighter, cash flow feels heavier, and decision-making has become more complex.

This episode explores the shift required for founders who want sustainable, commercially sound growth.

Elizabeth shares the five core pillars she sees separating reactive businesses from intentional ones:


Clarity before growth


Intentional product and inventory decisions


Channel discipline


Structure that matches the stage of the business


Reducing founder and leadership decision load

You’ll also hear why:

– Profit is an accounting outcome
– Cash is operational reality
– And disciplined decision-making is the true driver of both

This is not a tactical episode about quick wins.
It’s a strategic conversation about building resilient fashion businesses that can grow, reinvest and stabilise with confidence.

If 2026 feels like a year where your next decision truly matters, this episode is for you.

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Work with Fashion Equipped in 2026

Ready to scale with clarity, confidence and intention?

Fashion Equipped partners with established fashion businesses at pivotal stages of growth and evolution.

Elizabeth Formosa provides senior-level strategic advisory across strategy, structure, profitability and decision-making — helping founders and leadership teams navigate increasing complexity with commercially grounded perspective and clear direction.

This is experienced, considered guidance for building resilient, high-performing fashion businesses that are designed to last.

Interested in Strategic Advisory?

The Fashion Business Growth Roadmap is my signature strategic advisory engagement for founders and leadership teams at pivotal stages of growth.
Together, we bring structure, financial clarity and a dynamic 12-month growth plan into the business.

Book a Clarity Call with Elizabeth here.

The Fashion Business Growth Roadmap | Fashion Equipped — Fashion Equipped: Fashion Business Consulting

Connect with us:

Instagram: @‌fashionequipped
Podcast Insta: @‌fashionbusinessmindset
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped
Website: Fashion Business Consulting and Mentoring | Fashion Equipped

Interested in Sponsorship?

We invite expressions of interest from aligned brands, retailers and industry partners who want to support commercially grounded conversations shaping the future of fashion.

To learn more, reach out via email at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au
or DM @‌fashionbusinessmindset

Let’s build your next phase of growth — with clarity and confidence.

In this opening episode of Season 7, Elizabeth Formosa unpacks what profitability really requires in 2026 &mdash; and why net cash in the bank matters just as much as the P&amp;L.
Across the industry, many brands are growing. Revenue is up. Orders are flowing. From the outside, things look strong. But internally, margins are tighter, cash flow feels heavier, and decision-making has become more complex.
This episode explores the shift required for founders who want sustainable, commercially sound growth.
Elizabeth shares the five core pillars she sees separating reactive businesses from intentional ones:
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<li>
Clarity before growth
</li>
<li>
Intentional product and inventory decisions
</li>
<li>
Channel discipline
</li>
<li>
Structure that matches the stage of the business
</li>
<li>
Reducing founder and leadership decision load
</li>
</ul>
You&rsquo;ll also hear why:
&ndash; Profit is an accounting outcome &ndash; Cash is operational reality &ndash; And disciplined decision-making is the true driver of both
This is not a tactical episode about quick wins. It&rsquo;s a strategic conversation about building resilient fashion businesses that can grow, reinvest and stabilise with confidence.
If 2026 feels like a year where your next decision truly matters, this episode is for you.
_____
Work with Fashion Equipped in 2026
Ready to scale with clarity, confidence and intention?
Fashion Equipped partners with established fashion businesses at pivotal stages of growth and evolution.
Elizabeth Formosa provides senior-level strategic advisory across strategy, structure, profitability and decision-making &mdash; helping founders and leadership teams navigate increasing complexity with commercially grounded perspective and clear direction.
This is experienced, considered guidance for building resilient, high-performing fashion businesses that are designed to last.
Interested in Strategic Advisory?
The Fashion Business Growth Roadmap is my signature strategic advisory engagement for founders and leadership teams at pivotal stages of growth. Together, we bring structure, financial clarity and a dynamic 12-month growth plan into the business.
Book a Clarity Call with Elizabeth here.
<a href="https://fashionequipped.com.au/the-fashion-business-growth-roadmap" data-testid="inline-card-resolved-view">The Fashion Business Growth Roadmap | Fashion Equipped &mdash; Fashion Equipped: Fashion Business Consulting</a>
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Connect with us:
Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fashionequipped/" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid="link-with-safety"> @&zwnj;fashionequipped</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/startyourfashionbusiness_au/" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid="link-with-safety"> </a> Podcast Insta:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fashionbusinessmindset/" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid="link-with-safety"> @&zwnj;fashionbusinessmindset</a> Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/fashionequipped" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid="link-with-safety"> www.facebook.com/fashionequipped</a> Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fashionequipped.com.au/" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid="link-with-safety">Fashion Business Consulting and Mentoring | Fashion Equipped</a>
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Interested in Sponsorship?
We invite expressions of interest from aligned brands, retailers and industry partners who want to support commercially grounded conversations shaping the future of fashion.
To learn more, reach out via email at <a href="mailto:elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au" data-renderer-mark="true" data-is-router-link="false" data-testid="link-with-safety">elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au</a> or DM @&zwnj;fashionbusinessmindset
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Let&rsquo;s build your next phase of growth &mdash; with clarity and confidence.

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.

https://fashionequipped.com.au/

Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to 'real' stories from Designers, Brands, Entrepreneurs, Makers &amp; 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 &amp; created by Elizabeth Formosa, the Founder of Fashion Equipped.
<a href="https://fashionequipped.com.au/">https://fashionequipped.com.au/</a>

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.

https://fashionequipped.com.au/



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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.
<a href="https://fashionequipped.com.au/">https://fashionequipped.com.au/</a>
 
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