Gamechangers: A Mastermind for Creative Entrepreneurs

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Alyssa Kerbel of Mini Mioche, the Toronto-based childrens' apparel line well known for their minimal, unisex basics. Alyssa talks about launching her brand exclusively to the wholesale market, gradually introducing e-commerce and ultimately finding her stride in the brick & mortar space. She talks about the power of a store as a marketing vehicle, when to ask for help, and why you should focus on profit not just growth. She shares her own experience with continually shaking things up over the last 11 years & how she pushes the brand to always get to the next level. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Ariane Goldman of Hatch, the digitally native brand bringing clothing solutions to women in all trimesters & beyond. Ariane talks about her experience working with sample houses and factories in New York's Garment District, branding and launching her e-commerce site, and the number one tactic it takes to start a company. She chats about her decision to open stores as a way to increase the community experience. And she talks about working with celebrities, influencers & ambassadors to drive new customers to her site and the jaw-dropping moment when she saw Meghan Markle wearing a piece from the Hatch collection. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Christina Stembel of Farmgirl Flowers, the direct to consumer e-commerce site offering the most gorgeous floral arrangements in the online gift space. Christina talks about how she grew her company from her 100 square foot living room to a 30,000 square foot warehouse and a team of 100+ people. She talks about creating an idea that would have the potential to scale big, launching her company in the most expensive city in the US, and how listening to her customers through focus groups has led to some big returns on investments. She talks about the power of digital marketing to acquire new customers and how that contributed to the $23 million she did in sales last year. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Tara Foley of Follain, the popular retailer of over 80 brands in the clean beauty market. Tara talks about the importance of research & education when planning your business, how she's found funding over the years, the unconventional decision to launch with a Brick & Mortar shop before an e-commerce site and why you should always start with a Big Idea. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Cheryl Kaplan of M.Gemi. Cheryl chats about the benefits of a direct-to-consumer model, finding manufacturers that are true partners & creating a supply chain that allows for scalability. She gives some great insights into the power of pop-up shops & how to choose the best location for them, why it's so important to be constantly analyzing your demand to maximize your inventory position & five big ways she gets customer feedback that massively influences her company's decision making. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Sophie Kahn & Bouchra Ezzahraoui, co-founders of AUrate, the fine jewelry brand bringing you the highest quality and the fairest pricing. Sophie & Bouchra talk about how they launched their brand as an omnichannel vehicle from the start, how they've achieved 400% growth over the last year, and why they see Brick & Mortar stores as a cheaper way of acquiring new customers. In all things they do to grow their business, defining and understanding the customer profile is at the center of it all. From direct discussions, reports from stores, social media comments and even focus groups, knowing who their customer is allows them to spend their marketing dollars in the smartest and most effective ways. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Michelle Cordeiro Grant, founder & CEO of Lively. With years of experience working for industry leader Victoria's Secret, Michelle knew there was something big missing in the lingerie industry: the real woman. She took her significant work experience and has spent the past several years building Lively. Michelle chats about the two key strategies that led her to collect 133,000 email addresses and to achieve 300,000 site visits in a single weekend, one month before launch, how she then adapted her launch strategy to fit the demand, how she's managing their 60,000 ambassadors to leverage her company and why the number one thing she looks for in a new hire is passion. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Philippa Briscombe of Little P and the Palmer Studio. Philippa chats about how she's found the right production partners to produce her rugs, from making the first connection, what questions to ask, and what red flags to look for. If you're looking to find production, whether domestic or abroad, this conversation has so many great tips including how to handle sampling, how to deal with shipping & so much more. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Emily Current & Meritt Elliott. Two friends who met at UCLA who have gone on to start five businesses together: a styling company right out of school, the incredibly popular denim brand Current/Elliott, a design studio partnering with companies like Kate Spade New York and Pottery Barn, lifestyle brand The Great and most recently the Emily + Meritt brand. True brand builders, Emily & Meritt have incredible insights into what works and what to avoid when starting and building your business. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Katie Warner Johnson, the powerhouse co-founder and CEO behind Carbon38, a multi-brand retailer for performance fashion. Currently doing $100 million in annual sales, they are on the fast track to building a $1 billion territory. Representing 250 brands, 80% of the companies they work with are female-founded. Katie talks about how they've grown their wildly popular affiliate/ambassador program, Team38, the details behind their signature Takara legging and why she strives to create a company that stands for fun. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Ariel Kaye, the CEO and founder of Parachute, the home essentials brand shaking up the industry. Ariel chats about finding production, hiring a PR team for the 3 months leading up to launch day, why investing in her team is as important as investing in new technologies, and how she used a pop up shop as a testing ground before launching her first store. As she builds her omnichannel brand, managing 70+ employees, Ariel and her team always have the customer in mind. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Sarah Dusek of Under Canvas, the largest glamping company in the U.S. with 8 locations across the country and a team of more than 300 employees. Sarah chats about starting her first camp, how she's managed such a fast growing, large company, her strategy to buy instead of rent, and her awesome advice for how to engage & listen to your team on a regular basis. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to KJ Miller & Amanda Johnson of Mented Cosmetics, the upscale beauty brand for women of color. As friends who first met at Harvard Business School, KJ & Amanda have so many insights on running a company with a business school mentality. They talk about normalizing the risk of start ups, the importance of product development, why to build a following before your launch, what they've learned from refining 80+ pitch presentations while raising capital, and why you should dream big from day one. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Stacy Longenecker of Leif, the lifestyle shop with a large e-commerce presence and a bumping retail space in Brooklyn. Stacy talks about how she launched her company online, but due to the rapidly changing online retail space, has found greater and greater success with her Brick & Mortar shop. For her, it's all about finding the right location. Whether growing her online shop or opening her store, Stacy's strategy has been to start small, scale slowly and always keep her safety net. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Tara Heibl of Sprout Home which runs very popular floral & garden centers in both Brooklyn and Chicago. In her 15+ year career, Tara has written a business plan, raised seed money, designed storefronts from the ground up, opened several successful Brick & Mortar locations, written a book and generally just not been afraid to learn what she doesn't know. She's an inspiration in perseverance and getting things done. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Gabrielle Blair of Alt Summit. As she gets ready to host her 15th design conference, Gabrielle is officially a pro. She chats about how she first launched the conference 10 years ago, the logistics of managing an event for hundreds of people, how she finds speakers, gets sponsors, and finds the perfect Instagram-worthy locations. This a great conversation for anyone in the design field & if you're curious, yes, it's totally worth it to attend. Listen along to hear just some of the reasons. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Nidhi Kapur, founder and CEO of Maiden Home, the company bringing you artisan-made custom furniture at a fraction of the designer price tag. Nidhi speaks about the importance of the research phase before entering a new market, the power of made-to-order products, and why customer experience is her number one priority. She also talks about her decision to initially launch her site to a private beta & how she capitalized on a perfectly executed press launch. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Margie Keates the incredible paper florist behind The Lovely Ave. Margie chats about how she launched her company on Instagram, showing proof of concept before investing in her own website. She talks about building her brand and what it was like to be named one the "100 Most Creative People in America" by Country Living Magazine. And she gets into her day-to-day of managing a workforce, employing independent contractors & how she finds and hires interns. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Milicent Armstrong, founder of Artemis Design Co., the brand behind those extremely cool kilim carpet shoes you're seeing everywhere. Milicent chats about how she's grown the company from $5,000 in seed money and remains completely self-funded to this day. She talks about launching her company with no website and no storefront, building her brand initially through word of mouth, pop-ups and a few great wholesale accounts. She chats about the single press hit that caused her entire website to completely sell out in under five minutes and how she's hiring the exact right people to take her company to the next level. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Erika Shumate, co-founder and CEO of Pinrose, the omnichannel beauty brand that is popping up everywhere. Erika talks about the importance of researching your market and making sure you know your industry inside and out, how she and her team have raised nearly 5 million dollars in funding while continuing to stay 100% female-owned, and how they've grown their Sephora wholesale account from 20 to almost 400 stores. There's a lot to learn here, enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Maggie Winter, Jac Cameron & Max Bonbrest, the co-founders behind AYR. Spelled AYR, it stands for All Year Round and that truly is what they're achieving with their timeless & seasonless apparel offerings. Vogue has called their jeans "a gift from the denim gods" and Vogue does not lie. AYR was started under the very popular Bonobos brand and spun off into its own standalone company. The three founders chat about how their backgrounds in fashion design, merchandising and public relations perfectly poised them to succeed in the fashion world from day one. They talk about the importance of knowing your target customer, testing before investing, raising millions of dollars in capital, and why to define your brand voice. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Caroline Hurley, creative director behind Caroline Z. Hurley, a home textiles company that is bringing Made in America to a whole new level. Caroline chats about her experience creating an entire artisan-led factory solely dedicated to her brand's production, how she uses creative problem solving at every turn & the importance of creating systems to scale your business. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Julia Kostreva, artist, designer and art director behind her eponymous multidisciplinary studio. Julia works with iconic brands to hone their brand strategies and has worked on product collaborations with some heavy hitters including Anthropologie, West Elm, Urban Outfitters and CB2. Julia talks about the logistics of running a studio, including managing financials, drawing up contracts, and negotiating pricing, when and why you should invest in yourself, & how she lives by the "say yes" mentality. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Suann Song, founder & creative director behind Appointed, the stationary company bringing you insanely gorgeous everyday, elevated paper goods. Or put another way, "Beautiful Tools to Inspire Beautiful Work." With 60 product lines stocked in over 350 retailers across the country, Appointed has seen some serious growth since its launch three years ago. Suann talks about writing a business plan, how she funded the launch through a successful Kickstarter campaign of over 700 investors, how she showed proof of concept at the onset, and how she designed the business to be scalable from day one. Enjoy!   Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Grace Bonney. Perhaps best known for her incredibly popular blog, Design*Sponge, which attracts over 2 million readers per month, Grace has spent the past few years on passion projects. From writing books, to relaunching her podcast, to publishing a new magazine, Grace is doing it all. All the while, staying true to one of her core missions: championing inclusivity and promoting diversity in design and business. Grace chats about her interest in highlighting the people behind the objects and behind the brands, the importance of a good support system & her favorite thing about being her own boss. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Jeanne Chan and Gloria Wong Tritasavit, co-founders of Harlow & Grey, the lifestyle brand behind some of the most gorgeous modern party supplies & decor on the market today. Jeanne & Gloria talk about the importance of finding a mentor, their experience in finding the right production partners, how they’ve grown their product categories, the importance of the styled shoot for selling products & how they bring high style and good design to market at an affordable price. They also share some really great tips for how to successfully unplug and achieve the perfect work/life balance. Enjoy!   Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Joy Cho, founder and creative director of Oh Joy. Joy started her blog back in 2005 and since then has evolved into one of the top lifestyle brands and creative studios around. Joy talks about how she monetizes her blog, the difference between creating product lines in house vs. licensing patterns to other companies, her incredibly successful collaboration with Target & her experience writing & publishing three books. She shares some big insights about how to be a good boss as well as her very cool way for finding the right contact to pitch an idea to. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers  

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Megan Gonzalez, the creative director of MaeMae. Megan is a true jack of all trades, helping brands with marketing and branding by providing photo direction, styling and design services. Megan talks about how she started her company while still in college, how she evolved from wedding stationary to graphic design to creative direction, and how she maximizes content creation within a single photo shoot. Megan shares a ton of great insights including the importance of planning and prepping ahead of a shoot and several must-dos when it comes to styling. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Melissa Horvath, owner & designer of Sweet Water Decor, the brand behind the super fun and motivational coffee mugs, travel mugs, & planners that you're seeing all over social media and in your favorite local shop. Sweet Water Decor is now sold in over 500 stores as well as on Amazon and business is booming. Melissa chats about how she's evolved her business from producing all products in her basement, to outsourcing to domestic workshops and overseas factories. She shares some incredible insights and tips about how to streamline your wholesale business, from how to integrate a wholesale website within your existing platform, to where she's creating her wholesale catalogs. She talks about her marketing strategy as it includes brand ambassadors, bloggers, affiliates & more and how she handles inventory & fulfillment. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Karen Young, founder of Oui Shave, the company bringing you the first safety razor made for women, by women. Loved by Vogue, Refinery29, Bustle & more, Oui Shave is making waves in the shaving industry. Karen talks about how she tested her concept for over two years, proving that the market was ready for this product before diving in headfirst. She shares her decision to keep the company direct to consumer, how she attracted initial customers and press outlets to her site on day one, her killer social media strategy and the biggest financial investment she’s made so far. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers  

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Christina Bryant, founder & CEO of St. Frank, a premium home decor brand adored by Vogue, Architectural Digest and Oprah herself. Their products are ethically sourced and made by artisans in over 2 dozen countries. Christina talks about raising funding and outside capital, growing her product line from a single collection, the importance of trial & error and testing & iterating when building your company and she even shares her brand's high level marketing strategy and where she's putting their marketing dollars. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Jen Pinkston, digital content creator behind The Effortless Chic, the lifestyle site covering fashion, interiors, motherhood and more. Jen has some epic work experience, working with big time celebs including Kristen Wiig, Chris Pratt & Chrissy Teigen on runway looks, styling full-time for the Ellen DeGeneres show, and freelancing for brands like the Gap, Ritz Carlton and Levi’s on print advertising campaigns. Jen talks about how her work history informed and influenced the launch of her site and her own business, how she works with a talent agent to manage sponsored content and increase revenue and how choosing to stay small has positively impacted her quality of life. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Nisha Blackwell, founder & CEO of Knotzland, the artisan bowtie company that’s been making waves and making headlines across the country. Nisha talks about her experience in a startup accelerator that was primarily focused on the tech market, how she raised seed funding, learned how to put together a pitch deck and apply for grants. She talks about what it was like to be invited to the very exclusive Facebook Small Business Council, how it felt to be approached by Google to have them produce a Knotzland brand video for the front page of YouTube, and the importance of growing her company intentionally and ethically. Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Brit Kleinman, founder and designer behind AVO, the incredible home decor brand creating hand dyed leather pieces for interiors. AVO creates bold and iconic rugs, pillows and wall tiles: each piece is hand dyed in their Brooklyn studio, often made to order & customized for the individual project. Brit talks about how her extensive work history taught her to design into manufacturing, how to start and grow a business and exposed her to the incredible qualities and history that leather has to offer. She talks about the importance of harnessing the confidence to create your own path, the power of innovating and experimenting and how she prefers to learn all the rules...right before she breaks them. Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Erin Szymanski of Luna Boutique about all the ways she’s redefining what it means to get dressed up. Her store is not just a destination for the newly engaged looking to find fashion-forward and unique dress options from small, independent designers, but for all women in search of that next great dress for whatever event may arise. Erin talks about ways to utilize social media as an organic marketing channel, the ins & outs of being owning a brick & mortar shop, and how it’s her mission to help all women tap into their individual beauty. Talk about inspiring! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Stephanie Housley, owner and founder of Coral & Tusk, the home goods & accessories brand specializing in gorgeous embroidered products including very popular pillows, table linens, greeting cards, a made-to-order fashion collection and a fabric-by-the-yard category. Stephanie talks about how hard work, insane determination and some pretty key turns of events led her to create the brand she has today. From keeping her day job for 5 years before going full-time, creating a dedicated production team in India, showing at both wholesale shows and design shows, Stephanie has done it all and lucky for us, she’s sharing! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Molly Andrews Burke the founder and owner of Chairloom, an antique and vintage reupholstery design business that is changing the way people work with furniture. Molly talks about how she started the business showing at local trunk shows and quickly evolved to be the darling of the Brooklyn Flea, getting press and accolades from huge hitters including House Beautiful, New York Magazine and Design*Sponge. Today her very cool business model involves primarily working with subcontractors instead of investing in a huge in house team, often serving as both designer & upholsterer for her many clients and always recognizing the importance of building strong and genuine relationships. Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Wendy Downs, the woman behind the accessory brand Moop. Designed and fully manufactured, from start to finish, in their downtown Pittsburgh studio, Moop bags are handmade from waxed canvas and leather and are the epitome of small batch manufacturing done right. Wendy talks about how she evolved her brand from a small Etsy shop where she made one bag at a time, to the powerhouse company it is today, by creating and implementing systems without sacrificing an ounce of the attention to detail and gorgeous quality that her customers are used to. She talks about her business model, her marketing strategies and how she practices “conscientious decision making” on the regular. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Shanan Campanaro, creative director and founder of Eskayel, the Brooklyn-based home furnishings company specializing in gorgeous textiles, wallcoverings, rugs and decorative pillows. Endlessly inspired by nature and travel, Shanan created her brand to be as eco-friendly as possible, often pioneering new innovations within the design and production process. She’s collaborated with companies like Anthropologie, ABC Home, and most recently Clé Tile and successfully grown her business into the iconic brand that it is over the past 10 years. Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Claire Mazur, co-founder of Of A Kind, the online website that brings you limited edition collections from some of the coolest emerging designers in the fashion, home & accessory spaces. Claire talks about her genuine passion for discovery, how she and her co-founder, Erica Cerulo, tapped into the importance of the narrative from day one, and how knowing your audience is key. Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Erin Alvarez, author of the blog, The Almond Eater and a freelance food photographer. They talk about how to make money from a blog, how to know what to charge for freelance jobs, and how to get started with photography. In this episode, Erin takes us through her process for approaching each blog post, from initial conception to recipe creation, all the way through posting and sharing the final content. She shares the exact resources where she sources those to-die-for backdrops and props you’ve been swooning over on Instagram. Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Lisa Hackwith and Erin Husted of Hackwith Design House, the clothing brand not just made in the USA but manufactured entirely in house in their Minneapolis studio. We talk about the evolution from their very popular Limited Edition Monday releases to their core collection including basics and swimwear. They talk about how they drive traffic to their online shop beyond just using social media and how working with the right influencers has shaped their business. These two women are all about striking the perfect work/life balance, scaling their company while staying true to their brand values and taking responsibility for the life cycle of the products they put into the world.   Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind”  Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Christiana Coop and Aimee Lagos, the founders and co-owners behind the beautiful home décor line, Hygge & West. Named for the Danish concept of "Hygge", which loosely translates to "cozy", their product is all about making your home a beautiful environment where everyday moments can be enjoyed. Launched 10 years ago, they’ve expanded from their hugely popular wallpaper collection into new product categories like fabric, shower curtains and most recently: a bedding line. They talk about how they self-financed their launch, how they drive traffic to their site using all the things, including an SEO team, what it’s like collaborating with designers on each of their product lines, how to develop and photograph a new collection and we also get some insider info on their first book! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind”    Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Gay Lam, founder of Seltzer Goods, a stationery and gift brand known for their witty and humorous products which include greeting cards, tote bags, enamel pins, mugs, magnets, tea towels, the list goes on. Their product is carried in over 1,000 stores so chances are pretty good you’ve seen their stuff in person. Gay chats about a lot of great stuff but they particularly focus in on how to build a team and especially how to build the right team. They talk about how to grow from a one person company to a fully-fledged business and the importance of preparing your brand for scalability. Gay also makes her pitch that everyone should hire a product manager as soon as humanly possible. Plus, you’re not gonna want to miss her extensive list of Best Business Books. Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Jill of Jill Rosenwald Studio, the woman behind the ceramics you’ve been lusting over on Instagram. All their pottery is handmade in their downtown Boston studio, each piece is made to order and handcrafted on the pottery wheel. Jill also works with bedding and rug companies, licensing her designs for those product categories.  Her work is carried in hundreds of stores across the country from Bed Bath & Beyond to Neiman Marcus. They chat about showing product at trade shows like NYNOW, the importance of starting a community and how to know when you’re ready to hire employees. Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind”  Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio   Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Alyssa Catalano, co-founder of Studebaker Metals, an internationally renowned metalsmith workshop based in Pittsburgh. They hand forge their gorgeous collection of unisex goods and their pieces are truly incredible. Alyssa chats about her company’s three main revenue streams and how they manage them all: Between direct to customer retail, domestic and international wholesale and their wildly successful private label partnerships, business is booming. They get into the nitty gritty of hiring team members, dreaming big and planning for the future. She’s got a lot to say, a lot of wisdom to impart and she’s super funny. Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Erin Austen Abbott, shop owner of Amelia, photographer and team writer for Design*Sponge among many other publications. Erin talks about the benefits of having a brick & mortar store vs. an online ecommerce shop, how she handles receiving over 600 product submissions per week, and suggestions for brands on how to pitch stores including a REALLY good tip for how to stand out among the competition. She also walks us through how to use Instagram to sell your products, without paying for ads. They chat about the life of a freelance writer and how she pitches the blogs and magazines she works with on a weekly basis. The insights here are huge! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Diana Yen the powerhouse owner and creative director behind Jewels of New York, a multidisciplinary creative studio based in Manhattan. She’s a recipe developer, food stylist, photographer and author. She’s worked with all of your favorite brands and publications, from Mac Cosmetics to Martha Stewart, Kinfolk to West Elm. They chat about how she’s pivoted her career from a successful blog to a rad catering company to a killer food styling and photography business. She lets us in on some of her favorite tips for using Instagram and Instagram Stories, where she finds inspiration, and the ins and out of working with an agent. Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Emma & Victoria, founders of the incredible seaside lifestyle brand, The Beach People. Based in Australia, they are the geniuses behind the iconic round towel you know and love. Now sold in over 600 stores globally, Emma and Victoria manage a team of 30 employees, selling their product in 50 countries under 3 different business entities. The sisters talk about how it took them 18 months to find the right production team to create their first product line and how they sold all 500 units from their initial run in just 2 weeks…using only Instagram! They get into their quick tricks for getting out of a creative rut, the importance of designing innovative products that are new to market and how they created their empire while still achieving meta levels of work/life balance. Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers  

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Sydney & Richele, co-founders of Anewall Decor: the gorgeous wallpaper brand behind your favorite wallpaper murals. Their work’s been featured on Apartment Therapy, House Beautiful, and the Glitter Guide and they sell a selection of their patterns at Anthropologie. They chat about a lot of things, ranging from how they created their own production team in house, how to anticipate trends in the market, the importance of customer service and their number one marketing strategy that’s helped bring in a ton of business. Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Susan Brinson, one half of the duo behind Studio Brinson. They cover a lot of ground in this episode. From the world of commercial photography and working with companies like Crate & Barrel, GQ, Real Simple, the NY Times Magazine & Men’s Fitness to what it’s like being a content creator & influencer working on sponsored content for brands like West Elm, Pottery Barn, Farrow & Ball and Rejuvenation. Susan chats about the importance of serving your audience no matter what, her own experience with a Mastermind group and how she and her husband added consulting to the mix.   Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration:   Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers