FastTrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast

In Episode 85, Nicole Di Rocco introduces fashion founders to ChatGPT — the powerful AI tool that's transforming the way we launch fashion brands. Nicole walks you through how to get started, how she uses ChatGPT daily inside her mastermind, and how YOU can start creating brand stories, content, and product descriptions in minutes. Whether you're just dreaming of a brand or are deep in launch mode, this episode will give you actionable steps to use AI the right way. Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/Fashion-launch-workshop Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com

Are you a fashion brand looking to showcase your new collection at a tradeshow? Learn insider tips on how to attend a trade show successfully, attract more buyers to your booth, and boost your wholesale orders with Senior Marketing Manager, Alli Jackson.

Are you struggling to create engaging videos for your fashion brand? In this episode, I speak with Marlowe Stone, Co-Owner and Co-Founder of 336 Productions, an award-winning video agency specializing in corporate video production and branded media content. Marlowe shares the three core videos that every fashion brand needs to have, tips on developing a video strategy, creating quick and engaging weekly videos, launch updates, and important elements to include. We also discuss how to produce high-quality videos on a low budget. If you're looking to take your fashion brand to the next level with video content, then you won't want to miss this episode!   Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/work-with-me Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com Let's Connect: www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/

Are you struggling to break into the plus size fashion industry for your clothing brand?  On this episode, I talk to Shafonne Myers, CEO of Aisle Society and co-owner of a plus size bridal gown company, about her journey from plus size bride influencer to fashion business owner. She shares valuable insights on how to pitch to influencers and the importance of size inclusive marketing. If you're looking to make a name for yourself in the plus size market, this episode is a must-listen.   Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/work-with-me Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com Let's Connect: www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/

In this episode of the FastTrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast, I invited back QuickBooks expert Candus Kampfer to share her expertise on leveraging Quickbooks reports for your fashion business. Candus breaks down the basics of QuickBooks and shares her tips for creating healthy financial habits, identifying the right time to get started with QuickBooks, and using QuickBooks reports to improve profitability in YOUR business.   You will gain valuable insights on how to manage YOUR fashion business finances effectively and confidently with QuickBooks. Tune in now to learn from one of the best in the industry!   Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/work-with-me Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com Let's Connect: www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/

Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/Fashion-launch-workshop Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com Let's Connect: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/

In this Fashion Biz Breakthrough Q & A episode, Nicole shares her advice on how to focus on one key ingredient that you are probably missing to finally make your launch your fashion brand. This episode is packed with logical advice you'll be able to take the necessary steps towards launching your clothing line and avoid feeling like you have to keep pushing back your launch date. Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/Fashion-launch-workshop Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com Let's Connect: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/

Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/Fashion-launch-workshop Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com Let's Connect: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/

Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/Fashion-launch-workshop Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com Let's Connect: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/

Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/Fashion-launch-workshop Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com Let's Connect: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/

Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/Fashion-launch-workshop Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com Let's Connect: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/

Are you an Undiscovered Fashion brand looking to reach more customers and increase sales with ADS? Today on the podcast, I interviewed Brecker Brees, a cofounder of Preflect. Perflect offers services to help Shopify merchants run better Facebook and Instagram ads. Brecker and I discussed the three biggest mistakes E-commerce brands are making when it comes to running Facebook Ads and when is the right time to start utilizing a service like PreflectAds.com. If you don't want to be the best kept secret on the internet and want to start driving more traffic to sell your designs, Listen to episode 71 now.

Do you want to grow your fashion brand? Licensing your brand is a great way to grow your fashion business and expand your product line. If you're interested in learning more about how licensing works, make sure to listen to this podcast episode with my guest, Amanda Ciolette from License Global and Informa Markets! She explains everything you need to know about how licensing can help grow your fashion business. In addition, she will tell us what brands should look out for before saying yes to a licensing deal. Listen Now!   Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/Fashion-launch-workshop Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com Let's Connect: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/

In this podcast episode, my guest Frank Kosarek from OpenStore breaks down the opportunities that e-commerce fashion brand entrepreneurs have when they are ready to sell their business. OpenStore has made the process of selling your e-commerce fashion business seamless and easy.   In the episode you will learn: -How To Sell Your Shopify E-Commerce Fashion Business -Position Your Brand -3 Key Metrics to Value Your Shopify Store -How do you prepare to sell your Shopify store? -Steps to Get an Offer from OpenStore in 24hours

Are you feeling overwhelmed with Instagram and are looking for a scheduler that is right for your fashion business? In this podcast episode, I break down the top 5 social media scheduling apps for Instagram and share which one I decided to use to streamline our content creation process. Taking into account key areas such as visual planner, team member functions, and price, I detail the pros and cons of each app so that you can make an informed decision about which one is best for your business.

One of the key ingredients to running a successful fashion business is creativity! That's where this whole idea started from in the first place. It was this creative idea that you had and you took action on it! But what happens when you are not feeling so creative? When you're not feeling those creative juices flowing, how do you show up on your email blasts, social media posts, & designing your next collection. What do you do? Inside of this episode, I share with you a recent personal story of me when I was feeling burnt out in my business. I talk about three things I realized I could do to create a creativity burst in my life and business. Shownotes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/?hl=en Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com

Ask yourself... What is one revenue-generating task that you should delegate? If you are a fashion brand owner or designer that is so overwhelmed with all the things you need to do this is for you! If you're ready to either hire your first VA, personal assistant, or add more help to your team make sure to listen to this episode! In this episode, I answer one of our Fasttrack members' Fashion Biz Breakthrough questions. It's all about how you can hire a VA. I give you 4 steps to take before you make that step.  Make sure to listen to this week's episode and then head over to fashionbizmentor.com for all the links and downloads that I mention in this week's episode!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco

SHOPIFY LINK: SHOPIFY BLOG https://www.shopify.com/blog/digital-products Is launching a digital product inside of your fashion business right for you? Join me inside of the digital fashion CEO series where I answer this question and so much more! We go through 4 key areas of how to Identify First, is this right for your fashion business? Where would your fashion brand fall if you were to offer your physical products along with digital products? I give you a ton of examples of digital products that could work for you as well as help you find out if a complementary or stand-alone digital product I best for your fashion brand! We also go over how to position your business for a digital product. I hand you the tools you need to execute, I even list a ton of apps that are on Shopify right now that are making digital products possible for thousands of other fashion brand owners! Start your Digital Fashion CEO journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/digital-products-for-your-fashion-brand-waitlist

Thinking of having a digital version of your fashion brand? What is a digital product and how could that work with your physical product-based business? All these questions and more in this episode! Don't miss this series! Listen now! Digital Fashion CEO Series - https://bit.ly/NicoleDiRocco Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com Instagram: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/

Are you looking for a way to expand your brand and business? I am starting a new series called The Digital Fashion CEO, where I share my story behind Nicolita and the Sold Out Launch. Don't miss out on this series. Listen now! Digital Fashion CEO Series - https://bit.ly/NicoleDiRocco Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com Instagram: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/

How it would look like to you if you can have total control on your fashion designs and sketches? In this episode, Sew Heidi breaks down whether you should learn Adobe Illustrator while launching your fashion brand or just focus on production and just outsource your design sketches. Listen now! Digital Fashion CEO Series - https://bit.ly/NicoleDiRocco Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com Instagram: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/

Can a Fashion Business launch a digital product? That's the question we answer and so much more on this week's episode. My guest is James Wedmore. He's helps online entrepreneurs GROW an SCALE their businesses into 6 and 7-figure empires. Listen now to how brands are growing their revenues and creating unique customer experiences with digital products. Instagram: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Digital Fashion CEO Series - https://bit.ly/NicoleDiRocco Shownotes: https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/blog/fashionpodcast60 Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com UNLAUNCHED FASHION DESIGNER'S CHECKLIST: bit.ly/FASHIONCHECKLIST

Are you still shipping products from your kitchen table? This new episode is all about the pros and cons of working with a fulfillment center! Don’t miss this special listener-generated episode, listen now!   Instagram: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com UNLAUNCHED FASHION DESIGNER'S CHECKLIST: bit.ly/FASHIONCHECKLIST

Struggling to level up your IG engagement? Guess what, Reels is now here! Joining us is IG mentor Tracy Harris sharing how this new & free feature can help you not only to create short & entertaining videos but also connect with your audience, showcase your brand & market your offer! Listen now! Instagram: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com UNLAUNCHED FASHION DESIGNER'S CHECKLIST: bit.ly/FASHIONCHECKLIST

How will this newest iOS 14 update affect my Fashion Biz??? Apple has announced changes with iOS 14 that will impact how we receive and process conversion events from tools like the Facebook pixel. Scott Seward of Right Hook digital breaks down exactly how we can adapt to these new changes. Listen now! Instagram: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com UNLAUNCHED FASHION DESIGNER'S CHECKLIST: bit.ly/FASHIONCHECKLIST

Are you worried about launching your fashion line? What’s holding you back from launching this very moment? In this episode you’ll hear real answers from The FastTrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast Community who have been in your very shoes. Listen now!  Instagram: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com UNLAUNCHED FASHION DESIGNER'S CHECKLIST: bit.ly/FASHIONCHECKLIST

Have you ever tapped for success? Do you know what tapping is? This week, I invited Melanie Moore on the show to teach us more about “tapping” or EFT, which stands for Emotional Freedom Technique. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Instagram: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com UNLAUNCHED FASHION DESIGNER'S CHECKLIST: bit.ly/FASHIONCHECKLIST

Do you know how to say no to? Do you like to make decisions? In this episode, I give you my insight on how to make decisions that empower your business and create a clearer vision for your customer base. This episode is one you don’t want to miss! Instagram: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com UNLAUNCHED FASHION DESIGNER'S CHECKLIST: bit.ly/FASHIONCHECKLIST

Do you know what your signature story is? I know that I have had a long journey discovering exactly what kinds of signature stories I needed to craft to help me communicate my business. In this episode I give you my recipe for building your own signature story! Check it out! Instagram: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com UNLAUNCHED FASHION DESIGNER'S CHECKLIST: bit.ly/FASHIONCHECKLIST

Does every fashion brand that gives their product to an influencer sell more products? How do you leverage the power of working with influencers the right way? In this episode, Kelly Saks takes us behind the scenes to discover the dos and don'ts in using this kind of marketing strategy. Listen now! Instagram: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com UNLAUNCHED FASHION DESIGNER'S CHECKLIST: bit.ly/FASHIONCHECKLIST

Can you believe we made it to 50? This 50th celebration episode is all about reflecting on the memorable moments that the last 49 episodes have brought and sharing how you helped FastTrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast become a reality. Don’t miss my top 5 moments of the last 50 episodes! Instagram: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com UNLAUNCHED FASHION DESIGNER'S CHECKLIST: bit.ly/FASHIONCHECKLIST

Tired of sounding like the sleazy car salesperson? Fear not! Jennifer Gitomer is here to teach you how to build authentic connections with your customers and wholesalers. It’s a brand new episode FastTrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast that you don’t want to miss! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/FYFBEP48 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: https://bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com

How do you bounce back after losing a customer? I know this has been such a tough season for so many businesses and regardless of where you’re at, losing a customer always hits too close to home. But don't worry as I share with you clear actionable steps in how you approach this situation. Listen now! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/FYFBEP47 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: https://bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com

How would it feel if you knew you'll have reliable income every month from your Shopify store? This episode with Susan Bradley is packed with great advice to give you a good gauge about where your business is at and how to continue on a growth strategy. Don’t miss out on this episode! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/FYFBEP46 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: https://bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com

Does everybody who creates a business credit fall into debt? Let's answer that as Stephen Wible is on the podcast today to help you manage your business profile and get the line of business credit you need to make your business dreams come true. Listen now! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/FYFBEP45 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: https://bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com

Do you have to go to fashion school to start a fashion brand? In this episode, I will answer a Fashion Biz Breakthrough question that's going to help you advance further in your journey. Tune in below! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/FYFBEP44 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: https://bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com

Finding ways to build healthy habits for your business? Look no further! Coach Tulin, a health and fitness motivator, is on the podcast today! Don’t miss this episode as she will help you ignite that peak performance in your business! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/FYFBEP43 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: https://bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com

Struggling with Imposter Syndrome or how to manage a growing team? Teresa Kwon is to the rescue! I loved sitting down and talking to Teresa about what it means to be a leader and how we can all continue to grow as leaders in our business. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/FYFBEP42 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: https://bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com

Have you hired a professional model before? Sometimes hiring models can be intimidating, especially during a pandemic! Today I’m talking with Muriel Villera about how to hire professional models and the “do’s and don’ts” of working with them. Don’t miss this important episode! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/FYFB41 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco Free Fashion Resources: https://bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com

To subscribe or unsubscribe? Today I’m talking with Elena Saxton about the power and importance of email marketing! Elena breaks down the fears behind building your business online and why it’s holding people back. This is an episode you don’t want to miss out on! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/FYFBEP40 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco Free Fashion Resources: https://bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com

Nervous about trying Facebook ads for the first time? Ana Katz and I talked about budgeting for Facebook & Instagram ads and how you can get your audience from engagement to conversions! Don’t miss this episode full of helpful tips and tricks to take your business to the next level. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/FYFBEP39 IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: https://bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: Send email to hello@fashionbizmentor.com

Not getting sales on your Shopify store? In this episode I speak with Lindsay Stillborn as she performs a detailed Shopify store audit. From increasing website traffic, conversions and reducing abandoned cart rates, she reveals the critical points that will help improve your store's performance. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/FYFBEP38 IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: https://bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: Send email to hello@fashionbizmentor.com

What is the relationship you have with your money? In this episode I speak with Belinda Rosenblum as she reveal the most important numbers you need to manage monthly and start making the RIGHT money decisions for your biz! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/FYFBEP35 IG: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ FB: https://bit.ly/NICOLEFBGROUP Free Fashion Resources: https://bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Episode List: https://bit.ly/FYFBEP https://www.mynicolita.com/ Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com

This week Nicole is answering a question from a fellow swimwear brand owner on this new series called, Fashion Biz Breakthrough. Rachel Wheatley’s question about trade shows and wholesale account acquisition. Rachel’s question is one that I think many of us in the fashion industry have been grappling with over the last several months, which in short is, “What’s next?” Rachel was planning on attending and marketing to wholesale retailers at trade shows this year in Australia, now suddenly those shows aren’t happening and she’s wondering how she can land her first wholesale account without those contacts. Well I’ve got good news, trade shows aren’t the end-all-be-all...in fact...COVID has given us an entirely new playing field when it comes to landing those wholesale accounts.  There are so many practical ways to set your fashion biz up for success even in this uncertain season! Don’t forget to submit and get your own fashion biz questions answered by going to fashionbizmentor.com and filling out the question form!  In this episode you will hear about: The reality of trade show expenses Where to land your wholesale accounts Getting those touch points with buyers Creating an action plan for getting your first wholesale account SHOWNOTES: http://bit.ly/FYFBEP36 IG: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ FB: http://bit.ly/FBMPAGE Free Fashion Resources: http://bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Episode Directory:http: //bit.ly/EPISODEDIRECTORY Nicolita: https://www.mynicolita.com/ For Sponsorship Opportunities email hello@fashionbizmentor.com