The Business of Apparel
- No. of episodes
- 178
- Latest episode
- 2026-07-16
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Go from overwhelmed apparel founder making costly trial-and-error decisions to a founder with the expert guidance, systems, and industry knowledge to scale profitably.
Rachel Erickson brings her 20 years of expertise in the apparel manufacturing industry to The Business of Apparel podcast to inspire you to build your best brand yet. Each week, you'll hear from Rachel along with our industry experts who are shedding light on what is needed to build your own apparel line from scratch or to take your existing apparel brand to the next level and create sustainable and unstoppable growth.
Most founders "wing it" through launch & production, but scaling requires professional processes.
On the show you'll learn:
✅Profit-First Scaling: Financial architecture that protects your margins
✅Production Excellence: Mastering fit, quality control, and factory relationships
✅Operational Systems: Industry SOPs so your business can run without you
✅Strategic Guidance: Real-world advice from experts with decades of experience
No BS. Just proven frameworks you need to grow your brand. Follow the show so you don't miss an episode!
Learn more from Rachel at TheBusinessofApparel.com/masterclasses and connect with her on Instagram @BusinessofApparel