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Kevin Palmieri joins Alex Burket on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast. Kevin talks about his journey through the ups and downs and how each obstacle didn't stop him but gave him more strength to battle back. We talk about hitting rock bottom, to financial struggles, and even the mental health side. We talk about the career path to getting to creation of Next Level University. We talk about being a host of his own show and what is the message he shares with listeners. We talk about so much more on the Rise to the Challenge Podcast.  Check out the links below to learn more about Kevin Palmieri:  - Linkedin: Kevin Palmieri - www.nextleveluniverse.com - IG: @neverquitkid - Check out "Next Level University" Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and More

In this episode, recorded as an Instagram Live on Made in UK Day, I chat to two British makers: Joseph Azagury, a high-end women's footwear designer with his own atelier in Wimbledon, London Nelson and Jenny Were from leather goods brand Nelson Were. We chat about how the both of them learned their craft and why it's so important to keep these sorts of skills alive in the UK. Discover:  04:44 Joseph's background and how he got into handcrafting high-end footwear in the UK 07:17 How Nelson applied the skills he learnt at university to start up his own leather goods business 12:08 Why Joseph believes there needs to be more government support for the manufacturing industry 13:37 Joseph's thoughts on spreading the awareness of British-made products 14:52 Nelson's advice for start-ups looking to make in the UK 16:24 Why Jenny believes it's so important to support your local brands More about Joseph Azagury Joseph Azagury Website Joseph Azagury on Instagram More about Nelson Were Nelson Were Website Joseph Azagury on Instagram   More Make it British Make it British website British Brand Accelerator -  Find out how you can work with Kate to build your British-made brand Join Make it British -  become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturers Make it British on Instagram

Linda De Ruiter is the founder of sustainable womenswear brand, The Slow Wardrobe.  In this episode, we talk about Linda's business, The Slow Wardrobe, how she dresses women to feel more confident, and why she's chosen YouTube as the main marketing channel to drive sales for her business. If you find it difficult to get in front of the camera to market your products, then take a leaf out of Linda's book! She gives some great tips for how to produce video quickly and simply for YouTube, and how to repurpose those videos into other forms of content. Discover: [3:14]  How Linda's clothing collection evolved because of customer demand. [6:39] Where Linda's collection is made. [9:00] How Linda sells using a pre-order model. [10:01] The Slow Wardrobe's pandemic pivot. [20:53] How Linda got started on YouTube. [22:45] Linda's equipment for creating YouTube content. [26:26] Simple prep-work for creating each video. More about The Slow Wardrobe The Slow Warddrobe The Slow Wardrobe on YouTube   More Make it British Make it British website British Brand Accelerator -  Find out how you can work with Kate to build your British-made brand Join Make it British -  become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturers Make it British on Instagram

After a long hiatus the Extraordinary Gentlemen are back!!! On todays BRAND New episode we have some and discuss some things that have been talked about.-Music Streaming Business-Sex Toys and Role Playing-Do music artist make more money now with streaming or in the bootleg era-NBA Playoffs-Wedding Coming Soon and MORE…Make sure to watch and listen every week on YouTube or Podcast Platforms!Intro Music: Blxst: Every Good Girl

In this episode, recorded as an Instagram Live on Made in UK Day, I chat to three UK manufacturers: Karen and Neville Clokey from NC Lancaster, who make cushions in Lancashire Steff McGrath from Something Wicked, a UK-made lingerie brand and manufacturer. Alison Pottie from Wonky Woolies, a knitted accessory manufacturer in Scotland. We chat about why local manufacturing is important to them. The history of textile manufacturing in their areas, and how they find and retain skilled staff. Discover: 03:44 Alison's thoughts on why it's so important to be supporting local businesses 06:54 The challenges Neville and Karen face when looking to recruit skilled machinists and their response to that 09:09 How Steff works with a local university to encourage students into manufacturing 13:11  What we can do to help educate people about buying products that are made in the UK. 14:32  The value of a UK-made product overseas 16:36 How UK manufacturers are dealing with rising costs 18:03 Why it's better to make in the UK as you can make smaller quantities which is more sustainable. More NC Lancaster Cushions.co.uk on Instagram Cushions.co.uk Website   More Wonky Woolies Wonky Woolies on Instagram Wonky Woolies Website More Something Wicked Something Wicked on Instagram Something Wicked Website   More Make it British Make it British website British Brand Accelerator -  Find out how you can work with Kate to build your British-made brand Join Make it British -  become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturers Make it British on Instagram

Reviewing the study article, “Make the Best Use of Your Time” from the January 2022 Watchtower Study Edition. Topics of discussion: managing your time in the JW religion, the divine name in the Christian Scriptures, higher education Subscribe to the JW Review Podcast HERE (Apple/iTunes) and HERE (Spotify) Support MJF Apologetics through Patreon HERE Skype contact: mjfelk82_1 WhatsApp: please contact … More Make the Best Use of Your Time – Watchtower Study Review January 2022

Rosie Macpherson is the founder of Where's Winnie, a luxury dog travel brand. Rosie came to me when she had an idea to develop an innovative new type of dog car seat. One where a small dog can travel in style and comfort, but which also offered safety and security. In this episode, Rosie talks us through the journey from the initial idea for her product, to a very successful launch.  Discover: 03:55 How the brand Where's Winnie came about 07:34 How Rosie handles juggling the new business with her family life and day job 09:26 What Rosie found most daunting about developing a new product in the UK 13:33 Rosie's experience working with UK manufacturers 17:06 How Rosie planned the successful launch day of Where's Winnie's first dog car seats 21:49 How Rosie was able to gather invaluable customer feedback through Instagram More Where's Winnie Where's Winnie on Instagram Where's Winnie Website   More Make it British Make it British website British Brand Accelerator -  Find out how you can work with Kate to build your British-made brand Join Make it British -  become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturers Make it British on Instagram

Julie Deane CBE is the founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company, which manufactures all its bags in the UK. In this episode, recorded as an Instagram Live on Made in UK Day, I chat to Julie about why the Cambridge Satchels are made in the UK, and how important it is to retain craftsmanship here in Britain. Discover: 03:17 Why Julie feels there should be a kitemark to recognise products made in the UK 06:04 How Julie thinks we can encourage more people to find out where products are made 08:29 Why sustainability is so important to the Cambridge Satchel brand 11:43 The reason why Julie decided to set up Cambridge Satchel's own factory 15:28 Julie's advice for small businesses looking to get their name out there Watch the live version from Made in UK Day Further ListeningEpisode 142 - Julie Deane OBE - Building a Great British Brand More Cambridge Satchel Cambridge Satchel Company Instagram Cambridge Satchel Company Website   More Make it British Make it British website British Brand Accelerator -  Find out how you can work with Kate to build your British-made brand Join Make it British -  become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturers Make it British on Instagram

In this episode, I'm chatting with Graham Holbrook from Turtle Doves, a company that recycles cashmere jumpers into brand new products, including their signature fingerless gloves, which sell over 200,000 pairs a year. Graham talks about how Turtle Doves manage teams of outworkers in the UK to make their products.  And we also discuss an exciting new project that Turtle Doves are working on, which is reviving the lost manufacturing process of shoddying.  If you don't know what shoddy is you will have to listen to find out!   Discover: 03:28 How Turtle Doves started and how they got into making accessories from secondhand cashmere 06:05 How the manufacturing process has changed since the business has grown 08:40 How the business manages hundreds of outworkers to produce their high-quality accessories 17:32 What Graham believes has attributed to the success of Turtle Doves 22:47 How Graham ensures a constant supply of cashmere and why the fibre is so important to the business 25:04 The charity scheme that Turtle Doves has set up to give back to their customers 26:35 How Turtle Doves has been working with a factory to bring back the lost manufacturing process of shoddy   More Turtle Doves Turtle Doves on Instagram Turtle Doves Website   More Make it British Make it British website British Brand Accelerator -  Find out how you can work with Kate to build your British-made brand Join Make it British -  become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturers Make it British on Instagram

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Kitty Bruce-Gardyne is the founder of Scottish Textiles Showcase. Originally set up to give people special guided tours around the textile mills in Scotland, Scottish Textile Showcase is now a retail destination in Edinburgh. The shop represents some of Scotland's best textile businesses and Kitty tells the story of why she so passionately supports the Scottish textile industry. There's also a video version of this interview. So if you want to see inside Kitty's store, head on over to the Make it British YouTube channel. Discover: 02:55 How Kitty came to run textile tours around Scotland 08:09 Why she decided to set up her shop the Scottish Textiles Showcase 13:33 How Kitty decides which makers are represented in her shop 17:22 Why Kitty believes the Made in Scotland brand is so important 21:57 The collection of traditional Scottish textiles that are available both instore and online 28:48 How you can book your own tour to visit Scotland's textile mills   More Scottish Textiles Showcase Scottish Textiles Showcase on Instagram Scottish Textiles Showcase Website   More Make it British Make it British website Manufacturing Made Easy -  Find out how you can work with Kate to build your British-made brand Join Make it British -  become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturers Make it British on Instagram

Of all the social media platforms that small businesses use to promote their business, Instagram seems to be the one that evokes the biggest love/hate reaction. Especially if you're a creative person, or run a product-based business. You might be constantly bombarded by a stream of reels and videos from other small businesses who seem much more comfortable in front of the camera than you. And it feels like everyone is winning on Instagram marketing apart from you. I'm here in this episode to tell you not to worry  - there is more to marketing your business than just Instagram!   Discover: 02:49 Why the amount of followers a profile has doesn't always mean a successful business 06:01 Why you should be thinking about using other forms of marketing than just Instagram 10:07 The clever ways you can encourage potential customers to sign up to your mailing list 12:08 Why it's important to track your marketing data   More Make it British Make it British website Manufacturing Made Easy -  Find out how you can work with Kate to build your British-made brand Join Make it British -  become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturers Make it British on Instagram

Today we are going on a trip to Leicester to meet the family behind textile firm Shahtex. The guys at Shahtex are experts in circular knitting. Up until recently, they have been knitting fabrics for big online retailers. ⁣ Shahtex have now invested in four state-of-the-art circular knitting machines, the first of their kind in the UK. ⁣These machines enable the factory to produce seamless garments, the likes of which you would have had to go to Europe for before to get made.⁣⁣ In this interview, I chat with Tejas and Pramod Shah at their factory in Leicester about why they decided to buy the machines and how they plan to change the reputation of the Leicestershire textile industry. Discover: 03:28 When Tejas and his father set up the business and what's changed since 06:20 Why Shatex have invested in new circular seamless knitting machines 08:57 Who Shatex are looking to work with to produce better quality garments 11:12 Why Shatex have higher minimum order quantities 13:58 How Shatex is aiming to run the whole production line under one roof 16:33 Where Shatex aims to be in the next 5 years   More Make it British Make it British website Manufacturing Made Easy -  Find out how you can work with Kate to build your British-made brand Join Make it British -  become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturers Make it British on Instagram

Monika Young is the founder and creative director of Monika the Label - a sustainable fashion brand inspired by 70s California and made in the UK. In this episode, Monika tells the story of how she set up and her brand, and what actions she took when she discovered her original designs and prints being copied by fast fashion online retailers.    Discover: 04:12 How Monika's experience as a fashion buyer lead her to question the industry and pushed her to start her own clothing brand 11.21 How having supplier issues with her fabrics was actually a blessing in disguise 19.24 What slow fashion means to Monika 24.17 The reasons why Monika believes there are so many more benefits to UK manufacturing that offsets the additional cost 26.14 Why Monika makes sure she invests in the quality of her products 29:58 How Monika discovered her prints were being copied by large fashion brands 38:16 The amount of support Monika received through sharing her experience on social media 41.28 How Monika is dealing with the challenge of getting the copies taken down and how her brand has come out on top 45.13 Why Monika's opinion changes about whether consumers are more likely to purchase from brands with a purpose 50.00 The future plans for Monika the Label in order to work towards being more sustainable 52.11 How sticking to your values and staying true to yourself is Monika's one piece of advice to other brand owners More Monika the Label Monika the Label on Instagram Monika the Label website More Make it British Make it British website Manufacturing Made Easy -  Find out how you can work with Kate to build your British-made brand Join Make it British -  become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturers Make it British on Instagram

What are some of the things that I see successful British-made brands do consistently? In the first episode of series 4 of the Make it British podcast I look at what makes for a great British-made brand. If you enjoy this podcast, you'll love British Brand Blueprint our virtual conference for businesses that make in the UK.  Find out more here.   Discover:    04:11 Why having a great story to tell can help customers relate to your business 06:17 How doing one thing brilliantly is better for building brand loyalty 08:40 Why developing close partnerships with your suppliers is so important 10:35 Why you should always put your customers first 11:47 Why you should pride quality over quantity when it comes to your products 13:09 How being driven by purpose, not profit is the right way go to attract the right customers 14:39 Why you will need to invest in your business no matter how amazing your product is   More Make it British Make it British website Manufacturing Made Easy -  Find out how you can work with Kate to build your British-made brand Join Make it British -  become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturers Make it British on Instagram

I've interviewed some fantastic guests over the past 3 series of the Make it British podcast.  To celebrate the milestone which is 200 episodes, I'm bringing you a summary from 21 of the Make it British members that I have interviewed over the last few years. All of them have built great UK-made businesses and have some great advice to impart! Discover the Top 21 tips for building a great UK-made business: Finding the 'why' behind your brand - Julie Deane CBE, The Cambridge Satchel Company 3:20 Why your brand should have a good story to tell - Jack Millington, Billy Tannery 04:37 Why you need to be prepared for hard work - Cath Whitworth, Celtic & Co 05:56 The reason that brands are choosing to make in the UK - Paul Smithers, Halcyon Blue 06:39 Being realistic about what can be made in the UK - Rebecca J Mills Designs 07:17 How making here helps to support local communities - Rich and Linda, Usual Objections 07:56 How much time it actually takes to launch a brand - Sian Reekie, Hettie 09:12 Why designers also need to have an understanding of the manufacturing process - Katie Walker Furniture 10:13 Why doing your research is key before visiting a manufacturer - Matt Booth, Both Barrels 10:54 How building partnerships with your manufacturers can be great for your brand - Rachel Atwood, Britannical 12:07 How making your own products means you can be flexible - Steph McGrath, Something Wicked 13:33 How you can help your customers to buy less and buy better - Joel Chudleigh, Made to Last 14:55 Why you should pride yourself on your quality - Richard Ince, James Ince Umbrellas 1805 15:57 How to attract young people into the industry - Emma Willis 16:40 Why marketing is just as important as designing - Genevieve Sweeney 17:04 Designing with your customer in mind - Samantha Brooke, Waring Brooke 17:37 Why you shouldn't discount - Mark Higgs, Crown Northampton 18:10 How not investing in too much stock can be good for business - Emma Matthews, Socko 18:47 Why being 'Made in Britain' isn't enough - Gillian Tusting, Tusting The benefits of making in the UK for small businesses - Pippa Dziubinski, The Little Art Collection 20:40 Keeping it clear and simple - Brant Richards, HebTroCo 21:47 More Make it British Make it British Podcast Archive Manufacturing Made Easy -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

Starting any business can be tough - especially one that involves making products! Whether you are just about start a brand, or you've already launched and it's not quite going to plan, here are 11 tips that will help ensure success. Discover: Why you should start with why [01:43] One of the first things you need to think about if you want to ensure your product sells [02:49] The reason you need to understand the numbers [05:56] What you need to prepare in order to reach out to manufacturers [07:11] Why you might need more than one manufacturer [08:25] How to avoid communication issues [09:41] The no.1 thing that new brands don't leave enough time for [12:05] Mentioned in this episode Manufacturing Made Easy -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand How to Launch a UK-made Brand - my video course walking you through the steps you need to take More Make it British Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

Probably one of the questions that I get asked more than any other is 'how long will it take me to launch a new product if I make it in the UK?' The short answer is - 'how long is a piece of string!'  The long answer is more complex, and involves taking into account several different variables. All of which I cover in this episode.   More Make it British Manufacturing Made Easy -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

How do you follow up with a manufacturer (and have a better chance of a response)? In this episode I give you some great tips on how to make sure that you get a response back from a manufacturer ever time. This episode will be particularly useful for anyone who wants to follow up with someone that they met at an event or trade show. Discover: How to stay at the top of a manufacturer's mind 01:07 What you should include in your email to a manufacturer 02:35 Why it's worth meeting a manufacturer face-to-face! 05:40 More Make it British Manufacturing Made Easy -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

One of our epidode's from the very first series that is well worth a revisit is this one with Andy Ogden at English Fine Cottons. Greater Manchester was once known as cottonopolis because it was the home to the world's cotton yarn and fabric production during the industrial revolution. At the turn of the Twentieth Century, there were 9,000 people employed in the cotton industry in Ashton-under-Lyne, operating 2 million spindles. But after years of decline, the last commercial cotton spinning mill in the UK closed. Three years ago a company called Culimeta-Saveguard, who had been spinning technical fibres in Dunkenfield on the outskirts of Manchester decided to bring cotton spinning back to the UK. English Fine Cottons now supplies well-known designer brands and high street retailers with cotton yarn that is used in bedding, shirts and outerwear. I took a tour around the mill back in 2018 and chatted with Andy Ogden, General Manager of English Fine Cottons. In this interview, you'll hear all about how English Fine Cottons came about, and how they are closing one of the broken loops in the UK's fragmented textile supply chain. More about English Fine Cottons My visit to Tower Mill when it was still a building site in 2016 Discover: The sounds of some of the advanced technology English Fine Cottons use to spin their yarn 02:34 The story of how English Fine Cottons came about 04:31 The challenges they met along the way in regards to the cotton industry 08:59 How English Fine Cottons found and developed a partnership with their trusted cotton supplier 11:43 The research that went behind sourcing spinning equipment for their factory 14:24 The reason why machinery efficiency means the business can keep its labour costs lower 15:57 Why English Fine Cottons also established themselves as a brand 22:17 Why Andy believes there's been an improvement in the capability of the UK's supply chain 26:44 How much the business invested into launching and why they decided to restore the original Tower Mill 30:46 How English Fine Cottons sees there brand developing in the years to come 35:04 More Make it British Manufacturing Made Easy -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

Unfortunately, mistakes can and do, happen in manufacturing, but there are ways to avoid them. In this episode, we look at the main reasons that manufacturing a product usually goes wrong, how to resolve the situation if it does and how to make sure that it doesn't happen again. Discover: What are the common problems that can happen when you're manufacturing a product 01:50 The things you can do to try and fix any issues you may have encountered 06:28 What you can do if you're not comfortable with talking directly to your manufacturer 09:28 What to do if all else fails 10:17 More Make it British Manufacturing Made Easy™ -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

In this episode, I chat to Ian Maclean, managing director of John Smedley – the oldest operating factory in the world. John Smedley is one of the finest knitwear manufacturers in the world. The company was established 235 years ago, at the start of the Industrial Revolution, and they still operate out of the same factory in Matlock in Derbyshire. In the interview, Ian talks about the challenges that come with operating out of such an old mill, and how he is making his manufacturing more sustainable by investing in upgrades to the mill which will save energy and allow the company to survive for another two hundred years.   Discover: The history of the John Smedley factory 06:22 How the company is bringing the factory into the 21st century 07:55 Why sustainability is important for John Smedley going into the next 200 years 11:50 The positive reaction John Smedley receives from their customers due to holding a Royal Warrant 13:35 How Ian plans to increase the exposure of the John Smedley brand 14:41 Why quality is such an important part of the John Smedley business model 16:12 How many generations have looked after the business and the challenges they faced through the years 17:17 Where Ian sees John Smedley heading in the next ten years and the challenges the business will need to face in order to grow 19:14 More about John Smedley John Smedley Website   More Make it British Manufacturing Made Easy™ -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

I think visiting a factory is essential for anyone that is developing a new product. One of the benefits of making in the UK is that factory visiting is far easier than if you are making your products overseas. In this episode, I run through my 7 reasons why you should be visiting a factory – and hopefully, if you're not doing so already, I will have convinced you by the end! Discover: Why face-to-face communication is best when working with a UK manufacturer 01:21 How you might discover your products aren't actually being made in the UK 02:16 How you can become more familiar with the production process 04:00 How you can strengthen your partnership with a UK manufacturer 05:17 Why knowing how your products are made means you can sell better to your customers 06:14   More Make it British Manufacturing Made Easy™ -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

Julie Deane CBE, set up the Cambridge Satchel Company in 2008 with £600 and went on to make it a global, multi-million-pound business. But behind the success story, there was a lot of hard work, including having to set up her own factory in Leicestershire almost overnight. In this interview, she tells the story behind the brand and talks about how the business has evolved over the last 12 years.   Discover: Why Julie ended up setting up her own factory and why she'd recommend that any other brand should do the same 03:21 What advice she would give to someone setting up a British-made brand 14:18 Why she decided to manufacture the bags in the UK 16:30 How Julie holds a world record for listening to business pitches 21:29 How investment changed the business 25:28 The lessons Julie learnt on the way as the business began to grow 31:57 The inspirations behind the other products in the Cambridge Satchel range 38:26 What the future holds for Cambridge Satchel and why they are proud to wave the flag for UK manufacturing 46:59 More Cambridge Satchel Company   About the Cambridge Satchel Company   More Make it British Manufacturing Made Easy™ -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

Some people think manufacturers should do any initial work for no charge in order to pitch for your business. But that's often not the case. In this episode, I explain why many UK manufacturers charge for sampling – and how that can be a good thing. Discover: The incorrect assumptions people may have about why UK manufacturers don't sample for free 01:02 Why being charged for samples upfront means a manufacturer is going to be more honest about their pricing 02:39 Why manufacturers charge for samples so they don't get caught out being used as a 'sampling house' 06:41 Why it's worth investing to develop a strong relationship with a UK manufacturer 08:16   More Make it British Manufacturing Made Easy™ -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

Labour Behind the Label is a workers rights organisation that fights for living wages for garment workers. They have produced a report about the unethical working practices of factories in Leicester making for Boohoo. The industry has often called into question how Boohoo can sell dresses for £4 and still make them ethically in the UK, and this report by Labour Behind the Label makes for distressing reading. Talking of staff made to work in factories making Boohoo clothes whilst suffering from Covid 19.   Dominique Muller is the policy director at Labour Behind the Label, and in this episode, she talks about what needs to be done to ensure workers in Leicester are treated fairly and paid a living wage.   Discover: Who Labour Behind the Label are and how the organisation came about 04:27 Why the organisation is focusing on the UK garment industry in particular 06:05 The reasons why Boohoo has been singled out in the report written by Labour Behind the Label 08:57 What local councils and other authorities can do to stop unethical factories 11:45 The worst discoveries that Labour Behind the Labour made when they looked into how garment workers were treated during the pandemic 15:26 Dominque's thoughts on how the good manufacturers in Leicester would benefit from brands returning to the city 17:47 The work Labour Behind the Label does to educate brands and retailers on how to make sure their production is ethical 20:15 What distinguishes a brand or retailer that is ethical to its workers 23:33 What the consumer can do to make sure they aren't funding unethical practices and companies 26:42 Why brands should be more transparent about where their products are made 29:21 What the government could be doing better in terms of positive changes being made in the fashion industry 32:16 How people can support Labour Behind the Label 40:24   About Labour Behind the Label About Labour behind the Label Boohoo & Covid 19 – The people behind the profits Clean Clothes Campaign – improving working conditions in the global garment industry Fashion Checker – find out if the brands you buy from are paying their factory workers a living wage Why we need transparent supply chains   More Make it British Manufacturing Made Easy™ -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

In this episode, I look back over the first 100 episodes of this show to find out what makes British-made businesses great. There are many common themes running through the last 100 episodes and that I've heard again and again from those I've interviewed. Here are the 10 things that make British-made businesses great: UK manufacturers are partners to the businesses they make for Katya Wildman (Ep 10), Sian Reekie (23), Tom Glover (72) Transparency is integral to their supply chain Jenny Holloway (21), Adam Robertson (51), Sophie Slater (94) Sustainability is at the forefront of everything they do Ian Maclean (14), Mick Cheema (31) They are finding different ways to reach the customer James Eden (2) Many of them are family businesses Edward Sexton (12), Martin Lowe (47), Peter Phillips (54), Lance Mitchell (55), Chris Woodford (88) Authenticity is important to them Simon Middleton (074) Craftsmanship is worth preserving Keith Hanshaw (6), Genevieve Sweeney (39), Kate Dawson (64), Jenny Holloway (21), Barbara Burton (70) Quality is at their core Andy Ogden (33), Tony Kelly (77), Joel Chudleigh (82), Richard Ince (96), Elaine Stewart (92) It's not about the money Hebtroco (68), Heraldic Pottery (84) They wouldn't manufacture anywhere else! Katherine Hooker (35), Tori Murphy (61) More Make it British Manufacturing Made Easy™ -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

Just a quick one today, to say that I'm taking a break from recording new episodes after next week. In the meantime, I have selected 10 of the best episodes from the archive for your enjoyment, which will be episodes no.s 188 - 197 I'll be back on 20th August (not 13th as I said on the audio!) with a brand new solo episode no.198   More Make it British Manufacturing Made Easy™ -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

If you want to develop a range of products but have little manufacturing experience you might be thinking of employing the services of a production consultant.In this episode, we're going to look out what services a production consultant might offer, and why you might not want to use one if you want to manufacture in the UK.I've also got advice on how to choose a production consultant if you decide to go down that route, and what the alternatives are if you don't want to use a third party to manage your production. Discover: What is a production consultant? 02:13 What services would a production consultant offer? 03:10 When would you need someone to manage your production? 04:08 Why you probably shouldn't use a production consultant if you are making in the UK 06:01 Questions to ask when looking for someone to manage your production 09:24 What are your alternatives if you don't want to use a production consultant? 16:07 Related Episodes Episode 158 - What is a critical path and why do you need one? Want my private training on how to master your production and develop profitable UK-made products with ease?Apply here More Make it British Work with me -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

Brant Richards is one of the founders of HebTroCo. 5 years ago, he and his business partner Ed had an idea in the pub - to start making trousers in Hebden Bridge, a town in Yorkshire that was once renowned for its trouser making.They launched the business on Kickstarter, knowing nothing about making trousers, and within five hours of switching on their crowd-funding campaign they had sold their first 176 pairs. So Brant and Ed quit their jobs and went on a journey that has seen them turnover more than a  million pounds. Since their initial launch they've added jeans, shirts, socks and the now pretty much infamous action blanket. Discover:  Why making trousers isn't rocket science 06:20 How HebTroCo invest in advertising to grow their mailing list and increase sales 20:38 How much it really costs to make jeans in the UK 24:37 How Brant and Ed met 27:06 The success of their Kickstarter campaign when they sold 176 pairs in 5 hours 30:50 The marketing tip that Brant has for other brands 31:40 How HebTroCo work with their factories 40:04 The products that HebTroCo are launching next 41:52 More HebTroCo HebTroCo Website HebTroCo Instagram Episode 068 - HebTroCo How to make a million in Brexit Britain - HebTroCo - Make it British Live! 2019 More Make it British Manufacturing Made Easy™ -  find out how we can work together to build your British-made brand Make it British website Join Make it British -  become a member of our community Make it British Brands Directory - search for brands and manufacturers that make in the UK Manufacturers Directory - search for manufacturers that are verified members of Make it British Make it British Instagram

Episode #10 -  DR. JONATHAN HERNANDEZ "H" (@rise2itpro_h)Professor of CommunicationFounder, Speaker, RISE 2 IT PRODUCTIONSBig thanks to @rise2itpro_h and @rise2itpro for coming on the show! We had a blast.••" Dr. Jonathan Hernandez is a Professor of Communication and the Founder, Speaker, of RISE 2 IT PRODUCTIONS, The #1 Motivational Speaking Company in Central California. Dr. H has earned national attention for being ranked the fifth highest-rated professor in the United States according to NBC News, NBC Latino, and USA Today. Jonathan has also been nominated and selected as Business Street Online's “40 Under 40” class, that highlights outstanding business professionals in the private and public sectors who have yet to reach the age of 40. Dr. H thrives on getting others to see beyond their limitations and to truly be relentless in achieving their goals. He is humble at heart and has an exceptionally well-known reputation for giving it his maximum effort(s) inside and outside of the classroom.•IF YOU CAN RISE 2 IT, YOU CAN RISE THROUGH IT!”•Host/Producer: @blain6Digital Art: @ohgod.jenks•TOPICS: LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, ACHIEVING SUCCESS & MORE•Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube and all other streaming platforms (LINK IN BIO)

Putting it all together Over the last 4 episodes we've looked at products, materials, prices and MOQS. Today's show covers how to put it all together - and make sure that everything is delivered on time   This episode is the fifth in a series of 5 podcasts that accompany my Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge. Each episode tackles one of the 5 key things that you need to consider if you want to start working with a a UK manufacturer. To take part in the challenge go to makeitbritish.co.uk/getset and I'll send you all the details. The show notes for this podcast along with a full transcript can be found at makeitbritish.co.uk/020   Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge If you are looking to manufacture in the UK but don't know where to start, join our Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge and be factory-ready in 5 days! Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing  More Make it British Website: makeitbritish.co.uk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katehills Instagram: @makeitbritish Twitter: @makeitbritish Facebook: facebook.com/makeitbritish Our Trade Show Business Design Centre, London N1 makeitbritishlive.com Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show? Apply here

What is an MOQ and why do manufacturers have them? A minimum order quantity (or MOQ) is the lowest amount that a manufacturer is able to make of a certain product. The manufacturer generally sets their MOQ based on how many of a production run they need to make in order for it to be viable for them. MOQs can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer - and there is always a way to negotiate them, as you'll discover in this episode.   This episode is the third in a series of 5 podcasts that accompany my Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge. Each episode tackles one of the 5 key things that you need to consider if you want to start working with a a UK manufacturer. To take part in the challenge go to makeitbritish.co.uk/getset and I'll send you all the details. The show notes for this podcast along with a full transcript can be found at makeitbritish.co.uk/019   Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge If you are looking to manufacture in the UK but don't know where to start, join our Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge and be factory-ready in 5 days! Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing  More Make it British Website: makeitbritish.co.uk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katehills Instagram: @makeitbritish Twitter: @makeitbritish Facebook: facebook.com/makeitbritish Our Trade Show Business Design Centre, London N1 makeitbritishlive.com Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show? Apply here

Welcome to Day 3 of the Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge! This episode tackles how to price a product. There are a few little calculations you're need to make, and in this episode I explain how to make them. As well as a sanity check to make sure that you've got your prices right. I also refer to our handy tool to help you work out your target cost price. You can try out the cost price calculator here.     This episode is the third in a series of 5 podcasts that accompany my Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge. Each episode will tackle one of the 5 key things that you need to consider if you want to start working with a a UK manufacturer. To take part in the challenge go to makeitbritish.co.uk/getset and I'll send you all the details. The show notes for this podcast along with a full transcript can be found at makeitbritish.co.uk/018   Get Set for manufacturing Challenge If you are looking to manufacture in the UK but don't know where to start, join our Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge and be factory-ready in 5 days! Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing  More Make it British Website: makeitbritish.co.uk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katehills Instagram: @makeitbritish Twitter: @makeitbritish Facebook: facebook.com/makeitbritish Our Trade Show Business Design Centre, London N1 makeitbritishlive.com Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show? Apply here

  Can a manufacturer source materials for you? Whilst some manufacturers may be able to source raw materials for you, depending on the product, in reality most UK manufacturers won't have the time or the resources to do so. On this episode I look at why this might be - and what you can do to overcome it.   This episode is the second in a series of 5 podcasts that accompany my Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge. Each episode will tackle one of the 5 key things that you need to consider if you want to start working with a a UK manufacturer. To take part in the challenge go to makeitbritish.co.uk/getset and I'll send you all the details. The show notes for this podcast along with a full transcript can be found at makeitbritish.co.uk/017   Get Set for manufacturing Challenge If you are looking to manufacture in the UK but don't know where to start, join our Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge and be factory-ready in 5 days! Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing  More Make it British Website: makeitbritish.co.uk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katehills Instagram: @makeitbritish Twitter: @makeitbritish Facebook: facebook.com/makeitbritish Our Trade Show Business Design Centre, London N1 makeitbritishlive.com Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show? Apply here  

Ever wondered why a manufacturer didn't get back to your emails? Listen to this episode of the podcast to find out the top 3 reasons why you may not be getting a response when you reach out to a manufacturer. This episode is the first in a series of 5 podcasts that accompany my Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge. Each episode will tackle one of the 5 key things that you need to consider if you want to start working with a a UK manufacturer. To take part in the challenge go to makeitbritish.co.uk/getset and I'll send you all the details. The show notes for this podcast along with a full transcript can be found at makeitbritish.co.uk/016   Get Set for manufacturing Challenge If you are looking to manufacture in the UK but don't know where to start, join our Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge and be factory-ready in 5 days! Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing  More Make it British Website: makeitbritish.co.uk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katehills Instagram: @makeitbritish Twitter: @makeitbritish Facebook: facebook.com/makeitbritish Our Trade Show Business Design Centre, London N1 makeitbritishlive.com Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show? Apply here  

What will the next year hold for UK manufacturing? In this episode I look at some of the trends that I think will impact manufacturing in the coming 12 months. With Brexit on the cards in March, 2019 is sure to be an interesting year for the UK - but how will it affect our manufacturers? Listen to this episode to hear my predictions - and let me know if you think I've missed anything out!   Get Set for manufacturing Challenge If you are looking to manufacture in the UK but don't know where to start, join our Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge and be factory-ready in 5 days! Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing  Shownotes: makeitbritish.co.uk/015 More Make it British Website: makeitbritish.co.uk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katehills Instagram: @makeitbritish Twitter: @makeitbritish Facebook: facebook.com/makeitbritish Our Trade Show Business Design Centre, London N1 makeitbritishlive.com Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show? Apply here

Are you thinking of starting a brand that is made in the UK, or developing a new product? In this episode I cover the 10 mistakes that people make when launching a new product, and give tips on how to avoid them. Get Set for manufacturing Challenge If you are looking to manufacture in the UK but don't know where to start, join our Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge and be factory-ready in 5 days! Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing    Shownotes: makeitbritish.co.uk/013 More Make it British Website: makeitbritish.co.uk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katehills Instagram: @makeitbritish Twitter: @makeitbritish Facebook: facebook.com/makeitbritish Our Trade Show Business Design Centre, London N1 makeitbritishlive.com Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show? Apply here

Today I am interviewing Edward Sexton from Glencroft Countrywear, a company that have been members of Make it British from the very early days. Glencroft is a family business selling British wool and sheepskin products, as well as traditional country wear such as tweed hats. The business was started by Edward's father, Richard Sexton, who still to this day trims all of the sheepskin rugs himself by hand. Discover - Why it's important to support local independent stores. - Why testing a product before it is launched is so important - Advice on how to source manufacturers Glencroft Countrywear Trustworthy British Clothing established North Yorkshire 1987 Retail: www.glencroftcountrywear.co.uk  Trade: www.glencroftwholesale.co.uk   Shownotes: makeitbritish.co.uk/012 More Make it British Website: makeitbritish.co.uk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katehills Instagram: @makeitbritish Twitter: @makeitbritish Facebook: facebook.com/makeitbritish Our Trade Show Business Design Centre, London N1 makeitbritishlive.com Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show? Apply here  

In this episode I look at how UK textile manufacturing fared in 2018, and what I think the future holds for 2019 and beyond. - Was it a good year for the industry? - Who were the winners and losers? - And what are the challenges going into 2019? UK Manufacturing Review This podcast is a summary of an article that I've written for the UK Manufacturing Review, a publication covering the key events, achievements and challenges across Britain's biggest manufacturing sectors. Get Set for manufacturing Challenge If you are looking to manufacture in the UK but don't know where to start, join our Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge and be factory-ready in 5 days! Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing  Shownotes: makeitbritish.co.uk/011 More Make it British Website: makeitbritish.co.uk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katehills Instagram: @makeitbritish Twitter: @makeitbritish Facebook: facebook.com/makeitbritish Our Trade Show Business Design Centre, London N1 makeitbritishlive.com Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show? Apply here

What are the benefits of manufacturing locally if you are a small clothing brand? In this interview with Katya Wildman,  founder of Bombshell, I talk to her about why she chose to reshore the production of her dresses back to the U.K. and the impact that's had on her business. Recorded inside the busy factory in North London where Katya's garments are made, you'll get a glimpse behind the scenes as I also speak to Raif Ali, the owner of the factory. 4 years ago Katya was making most of her dresses outside of the U.K. Plagued by late deliveries, which can cripple cash flow for designers, Katya wanted to move her production back to the U.K. I introduced her to this manufacturer in North London...and she hasn't looked back. She visits the factory almost weekly, often popping in at weekends to chat to the staff. It's clear that there's a great bond between designer and manufacturer.  Because of this close partnership she has with her factory she can literally turn around dresses in a few days. And the factory are happy to make small quantities for her because they know that she is committed to them.  It's the perfect partnership.  Discover - The advantages of making locally - How to build a good relationship with a manufacturer - The one most important thing that a designer can do to become a manufacturer's favourite client - The biggest challenge facing London garment manufacturers right now - Why she brought her production back from Romania to the UK If you are looking to manufacture in the UK but don't know where to start, join our Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge  and be factory-ready in 5 days! Shownotes: makeitbritish.co.uk/010 bombshellhq.com Bombshell on Instagram Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing  More Make it British Website: makeitbritish.co.uk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katehills Instagram: @makeitbritish Twitter: @makeitbritish Facebook: facebook.com/makeitbritish Our Trade Show Business Design Centre, London N1 makeitbritishlive.com Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show? Apply here

Do you think that manufacturing in the UK is more expensive? In this episode I dispel some of the myths around making in the UK being more pricey. Quite often it's down to not WHERE you manufacture, but WHAT you manufacture. Yes, the price of labour in the U.K. is higher than it is in many other countries, so products which are very labour intensive will have a higher cost price. But when you compare the cost price of a product made overseas, are you comparing eggs with eggs? There are lots of other factors to take into consideration, and if you do it right, making in the U.K. can be very cost effective. You also have to ask yourself - if a manufacturer is TOO cheap, then why is that? If you are looking to manufacture in the UK but don't know where to start, join our Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge and be factory-ready in 5 days! Shownotes: makeitbritish.co.uk/009 Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing :) More Make it British Website: makeitbritish.co.uk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katehills Instagram: @makeitbritish Twitter: @makeitbritish Facebook: facebook.com/makeitbritish Our Trade Show Business Design Centre, London N1 makeitbritishlive.com Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show? Apply here

In this interview I chat with Bhavik Master, director at Leicester knitwear manufacturers Jackmasters and producers of British Christmas Jumpers Did you know that £220 million of Christmas jumpers are sold every year? Many of them are produced in Leicester thanks to the ability of local factories such as Jackmasters to turn around seasonal product in as little as two weeks. Discover What it takes to make a successful seasonal product How UK-made knitwear can be turned round for idea to finished product in just two weeks What goes into manufacturer a Christmas jumper How a Christmas jumper went viral! Shownotes: makeitbritish.co.uk/008 British Christmas Jumpers Jackmasters knitwear manufacturing Christmas Jumper Day Friday 14th December 2018 More Make it British Website: makeitbritish.co.uk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katehills Instagram: @makeitbritish Twitter: @makeitbritish Facebook: facebook.com/makeitbritish Our Trade Show Business Design Centre, London N1 makeitbritishlive.com Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show? Apply here

Want to know the best place to find a UK Manufacturer? In this episode I discuss how you can find a UK manufacturer. I believe the best way to find a manufacturer that's right for you, and your specific product, is at a trade show.   Discover: Why a UK manufacturer might not be responding to your emails The reason why I set up Make it British Live! The importance of meeting a manufacturer face-to-face The benefits of being able to see a manufacturer's product in the flesh Why attending a trade show can dramatically reduce your search time The amazing networking opportunities that a trade show can offer How to prepare for a trade show Details of the shows mentioned can be found at: makeitbritish.co.uk/007 Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing

There are so many benefits to having your product made in the UK. But, once you've made the decision to make here, how do you find the right manufacturer for you? Whether you're starting out with a new brand, or you've been making overseas and want to bring your production back to the UK, it can be difficult to know how to find the perfect UK manufacturer for your business. In this episode I help you with some advice if you're just starting out on your journey to look for a UK factory to work with.  Chances are you've been looking in the wrong place.  Shownotes: makeitbritish.co.uk/005 Discover: Why you shouldn't start with Google How to spot if a ‘UK-based' manufacture actually have their production facilities in Britain The importance of using the phone in your search to find a UK manufacturer The questions that you need to ask a potential manufacturer Where you can get your hands on a comprehensive list of vetted UK manufacturers and suppliers  UK Manufacturers List Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing

Can running a social enterprise and manufacturing a world-class product go hand in hand? I talk to the inspiring Jo Ashburner-Farr, who has reinstated her family's flag making business as an ethical manufacturing business, focusing on social profit. Run as a social enterprise, Red Dragon Flagmakers take on staff regardless of their background.  They give them the skills and training required to make world-class flags, offering the opportunity of a job for life. All profits go back into the personal and professional development of the staff. Discover The history of manufacturing in the Welsh Valleys How manufacturing can help build communities and be used for social good The necessity to invest in people to maintain skills which would otherwise be lost with the ageing population Her thoughts on being a female factory boss How to run a successful factory by working collaboratively with your staff How she builds relationships with her clients Why engaging with social media is critical to promote your business The importance of having a world-class product   Shownotes: makeitbritish.co.uk/004 About Red Dragon Flagmakers Jo Ashburner-Farr's story Website: reddragonflagakers.co.uk   More Make it British Website: makeitbritish.co.uk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katehills Instagram: @makeitbritish Twitter: @makeitbritish Facebook: facebook.com/makeitbritish   Our Trade Show Business Design Centre, London N1 makeitbritishlive.com Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show? Apply here

What difference does it really make if you choose to manufacture in the U.K. rather than overseas? You may wonder why I think it is so important that we support our U.K. manufacturers and continue to make here in Britain. In this episode I talk through some of the reasons why I bang the drum for U.K. manufacturing. Discover how UK manufacturing can: Make the most of the exchange rate, especially with Brexit looming Support the U.K. economy Provide well paid and highly skilled jobs Create communities Be sustainable and environmentally responsible Offer short lead times for your product Give a sense of pride in what we are able to produce in the U.K. Subscribe to this podcast – and support U.K. manufacturing

How do UK manufacturers and brands compete with huge overseas factories and the likes of Black Friday discounting? In this episode I conduct a 'no holds barred' interview with James Eden, owner of Private White V.C. James tells me how he's turned a clothing factory that solely manufactured for other brands, into one that makes 9o% own-brand luxury clothing sold direct to the customer. Find out how (and why) James took on this challenge, and his unique costing policies which have helped his business stand out in the crowd. Discover The history behind the Private White V.C. brand Why James decided to switch his factories production from solely manufacturing for other brands to launching his own label Advice he'd give to other manufacturers that want to launch their own brand The challenges the factory faced when supplying big brands and retailers The pros and cons of selling wholesale How he's flipped his pricing strategy on its head and the reaction that it's had with their customers His decision to offer transparent costings Why good design is so important His thoughts on Black Friday - “zero discount on everything” How to build a loyal customer base His initiatives to recruit and develop staff and skills Subscribe to this podcast – and support UK manufacturing :)  Shownotes: makeitbritish.co.uk/002 About James Eden and Private White V.C. Website: privatewhitevc.com Factory & Shop: Cottenham House 1 Cottenham Lane Manchester M3 7LJ Factory Tour James Eden's Linkedin Post about Black Friday   More Make it British Website: makeitbritish.co.uk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katehills Instagram: @makeitbritish Twitter: @makeitbritish Facebook: facebook.com/makeitbritish Our Trade Show Business Design Centre, London N1 makeitbritishlive.com Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show? Apply here

Who is Kate Hills? And why is she so passionate about UK manufacturing? In this first full-length episode I give you the behind the scenes of who I am, why I do what I do and who Make it British is for. Discover Why I set up my own factory after I graduated The role that the model Kate Moss played in my career success The role UK factories played in the early part of my career The meeting at M&S that I never forgave myself for How retailers work out their margins and why it doesn't work for local manufacturers The time I jacked in my job without a plan and without telling my husband Why I set up Make it British and who I aim to help Shownotes: makeitbritish.co.uk/001 More Make it British Website: makeitbritish.co.uk Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/katehills Instagram: @makeitbritish Twitter: @makeitbritish Facebook: facebook.com/makeitbritish Our Trade Show Business Design Centre, London N1 makeitbritishlive.com Want to find out how your business can benefit from being at the show? Apply here   Subscribe to this podcast - and support UK manufacturing :)

This is the first ever episode of the Make it British podcast! In this trailer you'll hear why Kate Hills set up the show, who the show's for and what you can expect from this twice-weekly podcast. More Make it British Website: www.makeitbritish.co.uk Trade Show: www.makeitbritishlive.com Subscribe to this podcast - and support UK manufacturing :)