Balancing Act: Running a Fashion Label While Working Full-Time

Are you passionate about fashion but also have a full-time job? Don’t worry, you can still pursue your dream of running your own fashion label while maintaining a steady source of income. In fact, your job can actually be an advantage in kick-starting your label without the financial burdens usually faced by startups. By optimizing your time, building a strong team, being patient, planning ahead, and investing in learning opportunities, you can successfully balance your job and your passion. So why not make your fashion label a reality while still having an income? The fashion industry waits for no one, so start working towards your dream today.

Having a full-time job and simultaneously running a fashion label might seem daunting, but it’s not impossible. In fact, having a secure source of income can help you kick-start your passion project without the usual financial burden that startups typically face. Plus, it might turn your day-to-day work into a more enjoyable experience knowing that you’re working towards fulfilling your dream.

Most successful part-time entrepreneurs have mastered the art of optimizing their free time. The key is to assign specific tasks to your free days. Focus on tasks like clothing fittings, fabric sourcing, and other fashion-related errands that cannot be completed online at least one day a month. Make use of your weekends, lunch breaks, and evenings to work on your label.

One critical factor in succeeding while juggling your full-time job and fashion label is assembling a strong team. Ideally, an in-house full-service allows you to work with a team dedicated to supporting your venture. So, ensure that you have a strong, reliable team to help you through the process. This way, you have the ability to create without having the additional financial and managerial stress.

This journey is not a sprint; it’s a marathon. There’s no standard duration for a product to take off in the fashion industry. Some labels take years while others achieve success overnight. Regardless of how long it takes, having a steady flow of income from your full-time job will definitely relieve you from the pressure of instant success.

 

 

 

Having foresight and planning strategically is critical for your fashion label. Plan your budget, your product style, the type of business you want to build, and every other relevant factor. By planning ahead, you’ll be able to navigate through the phases of your fashion label with clarity and precision.

To help further your journey, consider investing in webinars, workshops, or courses to gain necessary industry inside information on how a successful business works. Participating in such things allows you to learn while giving you the opportunity to network with other industry professionals.

Running your fashion label while maintaining your full-time job is doable and can be even beneficial. Injecting creativity into your life also makes your day job more enjoyable and purposeful. Finding the perfect team and balance while being patient and strategic will indeed secure your foot in the fashion industry.

In conclusion, don’t let the pressure to choose between your job and your passion thwart your dreams. The key is to strategically merge the two until your fashion label becomes strong enough to sustain your lifestyle. So why not make your passion project a reality while having an income? The fashion industry waits for no one.

 

Are you looking to start and grow a successful fashion label from scratch? Register for my free workshop for fashion designers where I help you understand the steps to starting your own clothing label.

What’s included:

• The 5 Reasons why NOW is the BEST time to Create a Locally Made product
• The 7 Different business models of product launch growth. We’ll show you how you can start ASAP on a low budget
• The 6 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Manufacturing Locally
• The Essential 6 steps to developing and manufacturing your label from Scratch (missing even ONE of these can put you on your back foot)
• Discover YOUR Fashion Business Super Power
• How to Market Your Unique Label
• How to find the IDEAL Customers who will LOVE your design and Get Quick Feedback on Your Idea
• The Fashion Business Success Blueprint to Successful Fashion Label Development and Manufacturing (this is EVERYTHING you need to know)
• How We Can Help you Create Your Label
• Dozens of Examples of Labels that are Thriving (and what they did to succeed)

Book your seat for the ‘Start Your Fashion Business’ Workshop which is valued at $920 but FREE today. It’s not too late. Sign up today and watch the recordings over the weekend.