Here are the time stamps for the video! 1:21 - figuring out your concept 3:06 - figuring out your target audience 5:24 - what is your why? 6:48 - how to market to your ideal audience + tips on creating posts! 12:28 - how to budget 15:15 - all the legal things (licenses, trademarks, etc.) - LVLUP - lvluplegal.com 17:45 - extra advice & things I've learned through my journey (valuable info - I promise)
As someone who started a business, I was shocked when I signed up for a “how to start a business” meetings at the community center and people were there listening and then said, “I want to start a business but I don’t know what to do. What should I do to make money?” Umm….I get helping yourself brain storm but maybe say, “I am considering starting a business and want to know how. But I don’t have an idea yet.” Nobody can tell you what YOU CAN DO when the weight of the business entirely rests on your shoulders. If you don’t want to do it, it won’t work. I was there with my idea but didn’t know the legalities and first, second, third steps to properly starting a business.
Yes! I’ve had a similar experience with people asking me what kind of business they should start! I never know what to say…like you should be passionate about what you want to do, otherwise it won’t work!
Girl you are beyond wise. You’re young and so intelligent. What books have touched read? A lot of this content is in “Start with Why” Simon Senek. Get it girl! Any points on athleisure?
it’s crazy you uploaded this video. when you uploaded i was watching tutorials on how to use wordpress for the website i am trying to build. i’m 19 at penn state and i’m learning which web developing company is best for building websites, which are best for getting a domain name and what the price differences are which is wild. great videos btw. amazing work on the business ❤️
@@NataliaTrevinoAmaro i know you mentioned the monotony of sewing being a burn out problem for you but what is the solution to that do you think? is it moving to bigger and better aspirations like managing a team of seamstresses? do you enjoy the management side of things? i feel like the purpose of creative endeavors (mine being film, the filming, editing, writing, and sound/acting design of the whole thing) to BE the process that i come to it for. if i had the opportunity in my business if it did well to just do managerial work for a few hours per week and sit at home and do nothing i would be bored. while the problem is from the tough monotonous work each day isn’t that why we come to our arts? i love film but i don’t always love editing the videos afterwards, but it’s necessary to the projects i want to make. i was wondering if you had the opportunity to leave (we will disregard money for the moment but if you’d like to address it in your answer you can) or promote from the “made by your own hand” finesse that you and i both love with our creative projects would you take it? and would it bring you more fulfillment? i know you mentioned moving to bigger things so elaborate on that. thanks
@@johnster02 This is a complicated subject to try to address over a comment but I'll do my best! As a designer, I want to create pieces but not necessarily sew them all. I love making the samples and doing the creative work, but making 10+ of the same thing isn't really ideal for me. Additionally, it's unsustainable financially speaking because as one person, you reach a limit really quick of how much you can physically, and therefore financially, make. Personally, I value my time with family & traveling a lot, so I'd rather pass off that work to someone else so that I can live my life the way I want to. Managing others doesn't mean you aren't being creative - in fact, it would give me the freedom to be more creative and have the time to expand on ideas rather than having to be focused on making physical product all the time. I think it's important to recognize that everyone's priorities and definitions of "success" are also different. Someone might be totally content with where I'm at (sewing everything, staying small) but personally, I want to create a greater change in the fashion industry and the bigger the brand, the bigger the change, so that's what I'm personally aiming towards. I hope this helped somewhat!
@@NataliaTrevinoAmaro incredible reply. thanks for your input. the idea that being a manager wouldn’t eliminate creativity but allow for more time to expand on ideas rather than making the physical product and subtracting from the project because of the time it consumes was exactly what i needed to hear. thanks so much natalia.
Great advice for anyone getting started!!! Very much appreciated! I loved your podcast with Veronica about 2021 and 2022 future goals - everyone should watch it - very inspiring and encouraging.
Sweetie!!! You must keep 'em coming!!! I have racked up on ALL of your information!!! You have calmed my nerves so much. I feel like I can be an entrepreneur, now. 😘🥰 You're so intelligent, my dear!!! I thank you from my heart ❤
I have been anticipating starting my business for years now, but have been so hesitant. I sometimes feel like I have nothing new to add to the fashion industry but also feel like I do?? I can see my brand so clearly but I am so nervous to start. Thanks for the tips, you are definitely inspiring!
I felt the same way! But the way I see it, no one can ever be you. You are the only person who can create a brand your way and that is unique in itself!
I’m so happy I found your channel! I’ve always wanted to be a designer and have my own brand, ever since I was a little kid. I’ve been so scared about where to start or what to do. Your videos are so informative and make it less scary! Thank you!!! ❤
Hi Natalia, I love your channel so much. I admire you for doing what I’ve always wanted to do but never got around to having the courage to. You’re amazing! Can you make a video on how you maintain and care for your machines?
Thank you! Honestly, I’m the worst at “taking care” of my machines 😂 every once in a while they stop working well and that’s when I remember to clean them hahah other than that, I don’t do anything special!
You and your vids are truly a blessing in disguise! Your just so relatable which make it easier to see myself in your shoes. I’ve honestly been struggling with starting my business. But your videos always give me motivation. I literally wish I could contact you directly for so advice sometimes but I really do appreciate the videos lol
I love this kind of topics on your channel. Im also planning a business. I think I got a good idea of the concept and theme and niche but stil developing.... Theres just sooo much that goes into it.
These business videos are so useful and inspiring thank you! My difficulty is in the concept, there is more then one aesthetic that I like and if I have to start making clothes, I'm not able to choose one deleting the others, maybe should I make a mix? :)
Yea! I definitely have a bit of a mix going too! I think generally speaking, the aesthetic will evolve naturally too and won’t stay the same 100% of the time. But it’s good to have a general idea of it rather than going into it blindly!
@@NataliaTrevinoAmaro thank so much Natalia! It's nice to hear that it's a problem that other people face too and that you solved this problem in a really nice way! I would be interested in knowing more about this topic, maybe is can be an idea for another video? 🥰 Ps: I attended Polimoda too and your first video I watched was one in which you were in Polimoda so I immediately fall in love with your channel and start following all your videos 🥰 and I have a sewing CZcams channel too, but in Italian 🥰😅
Thank you for all the meaningful insights in this video as not a lot of people share these things thats in the sewing/made to order business. I've only been running the shop for 3 months now and already felt so burn out because i wanted to do more marketing, taking shoots outside rather be sewing all day. And i felt like i wasnt starting right, i dropped my prices for the first launch and i felt like working for almost nothing. Is there any tips you can share in terms of pricing? like the invisible cost other than fabrics, time and packaging? i was thinking i might ignore some factors and felt like making nothing when i spent the entire day sewing. Thanks!
Thank you! I've definitely learned to charge my worth over the past year and a half because I also started with super low prices and realized I was essentially making no money because of those "invisible costs." I've raised my prices over to accommodate how many hours it takes me to make (from start to finish including cutting and ironing), plus an extra hour to account for marketing, photoshoots, the actual creation process, and then I factor in cost of materials (including threads, zippers, tags, etc.), and then I add a profit margin to it! The actual numbers depend on what you feel is good for you, but that's my general "formula!"
Ok I have two questions 1: what is a llc and do you need one to start a business? 2: is a trademark like something when no one else can use your business name and logo and can you do it before you start your business?
Most people start with a sole proprietorship or LLC. From my understanding, the pros of an LLC are that you and your business are two separate things so you are not personally liable for anything whereas a sole proprietorship makes you and your business one and makes you liable. You don’t need to start with an LLC right away if you’re a smaller business. I don’t personally have it yet. A trademark guarantees that no one can use your name or logo. You should get it done early on just to make sure you don’t get screwed over by anyone.
Thank you it was helpful. I really appreciate all what you are doing, I'm planning for a business and these informations gonna helpe me a lot. I have a question "how can we organize a fashion-show or a pop-up shop ?" I'm from Algeria and i really want to know sources that's can helpe me, competitions or somthing like that.... Please i need to khnow this, if you can answer with a video or stories. And love your work❤
So at very beginning of starting up you didn’t have anything legal? until a few months later when your business grew? I’m looking into starting a business but I don’t want to get into the legal stuff until my business is going successful. If that makes sense. Before launching did you set up a P.O. Box or use your personal address? did customers pay thru an app like PayPal? Did you use your personal bank account or opened a business account?
Yea! I started during the pandemic so I didn’t expect “success” so soon, but once I saw that it was growing, I applied for my license! I started in June and got the license in September if that helps! I did have a PO Box from the start for safety reasons though. As far as payments, I always had a website so it went through that but it was linked to my person account.
I like watching your channel. Unfortunately, with the new editing style, it has become hard for me to watch without it effecting my vision. The quick zooming in and out almost makes my head spin a little (vertigo). I'll do my best to keep watching as I enjoy your content. Keep up the good work. Great informational video nonetheless.
Here are the time stamps for the video!
1:21 - figuring out your concept
3:06 - figuring out your target audience
5:24 - what is your why?
6:48 - how to market to your ideal audience + tips on creating posts!
12:28 - how to budget
15:15 - all the legal things (licenses, trademarks, etc.) - LVLUP - lvluplegal.com
17:45 - extra advice & things I've learned through my journey (valuable info - I promise)
As someone who started a business, I was shocked when I signed up for a “how to start a business” meetings at the community center and people were there listening and then said, “I want to start a business but I don’t know what to do. What should I do to make money?” Umm….I get helping yourself brain storm but maybe say, “I am considering starting a business and want to know how. But I don’t have an idea yet.” Nobody can tell you what YOU CAN DO when the weight of the business entirely rests on your shoulders. If you don’t want to do it, it won’t work. I was there with my idea but didn’t know the legalities and first, second, third steps to properly starting a business.
Yes! I’ve had a similar experience with people asking me what kind of business they should start! I never know what to say…like you should be passionate about what you want to do, otherwise it won’t work!
Girl you are beyond wise. You’re young and so intelligent. What books have touched read? A lot of this content is in “Start with Why” Simon Senek. Get it girl! Any points on athleisure?
it’s crazy you uploaded this video. when you uploaded i was watching tutorials on how to use wordpress for the website i am trying to build. i’m 19 at penn state and i’m learning which web developing company is best for building websites, which are best for getting a domain name and what the price differences are which is wild. great videos btw. amazing work on the business ❤️
Love this! I use Squarespace and love it (in case you’re looking into it too😉)!
@@NataliaTrevinoAmaro i know you mentioned the monotony of sewing being a burn out problem for you but what is the solution to that do you think? is it moving to bigger and better aspirations like managing a team of seamstresses? do you enjoy the management side of things? i feel like the purpose of creative endeavors (mine being film, the filming, editing, writing, and sound/acting design of the whole thing) to BE the process that i come to it for. if i had the opportunity in my business if it did well to just do managerial work for a few hours per week and sit at home and do nothing i would be bored. while the problem is from the tough monotonous work each day isn’t that why we come to our arts? i love film but i don’t always love editing the videos afterwards, but it’s necessary to the projects i want to make.
i was wondering if you had the opportunity to leave (we will disregard money for the moment but if you’d like to address it in your answer you can) or promote from the “made by your own hand” finesse that you and i both love with our creative projects would you take it? and would it bring you more fulfillment? i know you mentioned moving to bigger things so elaborate on that. thanks
@@johnster02 This is a complicated subject to try to address over a comment but I'll do my best! As a designer, I want to create pieces but not necessarily sew them all. I love making the samples and doing the creative work, but making 10+ of the same thing isn't really ideal for me. Additionally, it's unsustainable financially speaking because as one person, you reach a limit really quick of how much you can physically, and therefore financially, make. Personally, I value my time with family & traveling a lot, so I'd rather pass off that work to someone else so that I can live my life the way I want to. Managing others doesn't mean you aren't being creative - in fact, it would give me the freedom to be more creative and have the time to expand on ideas rather than having to be focused on making physical product all the time. I think it's important to recognize that everyone's priorities and definitions of "success" are also different. Someone might be totally content with where I'm at (sewing everything, staying small) but personally, I want to create a greater change in the fashion industry and the bigger the brand, the bigger the change, so that's what I'm personally aiming towards. I hope this helped somewhat!
@@NataliaTrevinoAmaro incredible reply. thanks for your input. the idea that being a manager wouldn’t eliminate creativity but allow for more time to expand on ideas rather than making the physical product and subtracting from the project because of the time it consumes was exactly what i needed to hear. thanks so much natalia.
Great advice for anyone getting started!!! Very much appreciated! I loved your podcast with Veronica about 2021 and 2022 future goals - everyone should watch it - very inspiring and encouraging.
Thank you so much!!
You're the younger person in the class that summarizes the lesson in a fun and interesting way. Thanks for explaining this with visuals and examples.
Yes! That's exactly the goal! Thank you!
Sweetie!!! You must keep 'em coming!!! I have racked up on ALL of your information!!! You have calmed my nerves so much. I feel like I can be an entrepreneur, now. 😘🥰 You're so intelligent, my dear!!!
I thank you from my heart ❤
Thank you so much!!!❤️
@@NataliaTrevinoAmaro No, I Thank You!!! And you're so welcome 🙏🏾🤎💝💖
I have been anticipating starting my business for years now, but have been so hesitant. I sometimes feel like I have nothing new to add to the fashion industry but also feel like I do?? I can see my brand so clearly but I am so nervous to start. Thanks for the tips, you are definitely inspiring!
I read this quote saying. "you don't have to be diffirent, you just have to be consistent in what others aren't "
I felt the same way! But the way I see it, no one can ever be you. You are the only person who can create a brand your way and that is unique in itself!
Hi Natalia! at first I wanna say thanks to you, you inspire me A LOT
Thank you so much!!
I’m so happy I found your channel! I’ve always wanted to be a designer and have my own brand, ever since I was a little kid. I’ve been so scared about where to start or what to do. Your videos are so informative and make it less scary! Thank you!!! ❤
Hi Natalia, I love your channel so much. I admire you for doing what I’ve always wanted to do but never got around to having the courage to. You’re amazing! Can you make a video on how you maintain and care for your machines?
Thank you! Honestly, I’m the worst at “taking care” of my machines 😂 every once in a while they stop working well and that’s when I remember to clean them hahah other than that, I don’t do anything special!
Business talks, I love business talks.
You and your vids are truly a blessing in disguise! Your just so relatable which make it easier to see myself in your shoes. I’ve honestly been struggling with starting my business. But your videos always give me motivation. I literally wish I could contact you directly for so advice sometimes but I really do appreciate the videos lol
Thank you so much! I wish I could give everyone personal advice sometimes hahah but the videos will do!
Yes they will and one day I’ll be featured on your podcast to tell ya all about the journey 🤞🏾🥰 manifesting it!
Thanks so much Natalia. Your journey so far is encouraging and motivating. Thanks for all you do on this channel.
I love this kind of topics on your channel. Im also planning a business. I think I got a good idea of the concept and theme and niche but stil developing.... Theres just sooo much that goes into it.
Yes! So much that goes into it and I’m still learning more & more everyday!
@@NataliaTrevinoAmaro thank you for sharing your expierience with us. 💜
Thank you for these videos, I love someone else’s perspective on having a sewing business!
Thank you!!
Thank you lots for this video✨✨ I'm currently right at the begining of business journey and this helped a lot :) you're the bessst!
Wish you all the best!!!
@@NataliaTrevinoAmaro thank you so much luv 🖤🖤
Awh thank you so much, love! So helpful
I'm so glad I discovered your channel! Keep up the incredible work!😊👏👏
I love you're posts. they have helped me so much
Love this video! So very much helpful especially with the legalities. Very inspiring because I’m from indiana too and want to go to parsons or FIT!
Ahh yay!!
These business videos are so useful and inspiring thank you! My difficulty is in the concept, there is more then one aesthetic that I like and if I have to start making clothes, I'm not able to choose one deleting the others, maybe should I make a mix? :)
Yea! I definitely have a bit of a mix going too! I think generally speaking, the aesthetic will evolve naturally too and won’t stay the same 100% of the time. But it’s good to have a general idea of it rather than going into it blindly!
@@NataliaTrevinoAmaro thank so much Natalia! It's nice to hear that it's a problem that other people face too and that you solved this problem in a really nice way! I would be interested in knowing more about this topic, maybe is can be an idea for another video? 🥰
Ps: I attended Polimoda too and your first video I watched was one in which you were in Polimoda so I immediately fall in love with your channel and start following all your videos 🥰 and I have a sewing CZcams channel too, but in Italian 🥰😅
This is really useful!! thankyou soo much Natalia !!
I love your background
Thank you so much for this!! 🤩🤩
Very helpful information. Thank you
Thanks for educating me
Thank you for all the meaningful insights in this video as not a lot of people share these things thats in the sewing/made to order business. I've only been running the shop for 3 months now and already felt so burn out because i wanted to do more marketing, taking shoots outside rather be sewing all day. And i felt like i wasnt starting right, i dropped my prices for the first launch and i felt like working for almost nothing. Is there any tips you can share in terms of pricing? like the invisible cost other than fabrics, time and packaging? i was thinking i might ignore some factors and felt like making nothing when i spent the entire day sewing. Thanks!
Thank you! I've definitely learned to charge my worth over the past year and a half because I also started with super low prices and realized I was essentially making no money because of those "invisible costs." I've raised my prices over to accommodate how many hours it takes me to make (from start to finish including cutting and ironing), plus an extra hour to account for marketing, photoshoots, the actual creation process, and then I factor in cost of materials (including threads, zippers, tags, etc.), and then I add a profit margin to it! The actual numbers depend on what you feel is good for you, but that's my general "formula!"
@@NataliaTrevinoAmaro Thank you for the very thougtful response! you're the best!
Thank you for sharing!
Ok I have two questions
1: what is a llc and do you need one to start a business?
2: is a trademark like something when no one else can use your business name and logo and can you do it before you start your business?
Most people start with a sole proprietorship or LLC. From my understanding, the pros of an LLC are that you and your business are two separate things so you are not personally liable for anything whereas a sole proprietorship makes you and your business one and makes you liable. You don’t need to start with an LLC right away if you’re a smaller business. I don’t personally have it yet.
A trademark guarantees that no one can use your name or logo. You should get it done early on just to make sure you don’t get screwed over by anyone.
Thank you. I got some of my answers.
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Great video! Thanks!
Thank you it was helpful. I really appreciate all what you are doing, I'm planning for a business and these informations gonna helpe me a lot. I have a question "how can we organize a fashion-show or a pop-up shop ?" I'm from Algeria and i really want to know sources that's can helpe me, competitions or somthing like that.... Please i need to khnow this, if you can answer with a video or stories. And love your work❤
Thank you! I don’t organize them myself, I work with companies that do it!
Can you please pretty please make a video on shipping. And everything from scratch related to shipping.
Plzzzz!!!!!!
So at very beginning of starting up you didn’t have anything legal? until a few months later when your business grew? I’m looking into starting a business but I don’t want to get into the legal stuff until my business is going successful. If that makes sense. Before launching did you set up a P.O. Box or use your personal address? did customers pay thru an app like PayPal? Did you use your personal bank account or opened a business account?
Yea! I started during the pandemic so I didn’t expect “success” so soon, but once I saw that it was growing, I applied for my license! I started in June and got the license in September if that helps! I did have a PO Box from the start for safety reasons though. As far as payments, I always had a website so it went through that but it was linked to my person account.
Love much😘😘😘 i wanna be tailor, what's ur advice
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I like watching your channel. Unfortunately, with the new editing style, it has become hard for me to watch without it effecting my vision. The quick zooming in and out almost makes my head spin a little (vertigo). I'll do my best to keep watching as I enjoy your content. Keep up the good work. Great informational video nonetheless.
Can i start off my career with a domestic machine?
Yes! I still use a home sewing machine to this day!
@@NataliaTrevinoAmaro okay😊am at work, and watching your videos 😅, i love them😇🙏bless your work.
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😋Each year Ante okay