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Whether you still can’t find fabric suppliers whose minimums you can afford or you’ve made a little traction but are stuck at a deadend, I know there is a way to start a sustainable and successful business with less frustration, less doubt and without wasting valuable time and money.
The brands I’ve worked with are proving it.
Over the past four years, Factory45 has helped entrepreneurs from all over the world learn how to successfully bring apparel products to market. I invite you to read more about who I am, how the program works and what Factory45 alumni have to say about their experience.
Applications to Factory45 are now closed and will reopen on May 15, 2019. Until then, subscribe to receive free startup advice every week.
If you have an idea for a clothing or accessories brand, then you’ve come to the right place.
Whether you still can’t find fabric suppliers whose minimums you can afford or you’ve made a little traction but are stuck at a deadend, I know there is a way to start a sustainable and successful business with less frustration, less doubt and without wasting valuable time and money.
The brands I’ve worked with are proving it.
Over the past four years, Factory45 has helped entrepreneurs from all over the world learn how to successfully bring apparel products to market. I invite you to read more about who I am, how the program works and what Factory45 alumni have to say about their experience.
Applications to Factory45 are now closed and will reopen on May 15, 2019. Until then, subscribe to receive free startup advice every week.
In 2010, I was starting my own sustainable clothing company. My co-founder and I spent a year and a half trying to bring our product to market. I spent countless hours emailing and calling suppliers without making any traction because, the truth was, I didn’t know how to talk the talk or walk the walk.
As a newbie in the industry, I didn’t know the right language to use when contacting production partners, where to look for the fabric we needed, or how to be taken seriously by industry veterans.
What I did know was that I wanted to create a clothing company that was environmentally-conscious and helped create jobs. I wanted to help change the fashion industry with thoughtful design and ethical manufacturing.
After a year and a half of frustrating dead ends — and a sprinkle of small victories — my co-founder and I finally launched our company. Finding recycled and organic fabrics that fit our sustainability guidelines, and a sew shop in the U.S. willing to work with first-time entrepreneurs, we launched the highest-funded fashion project in Kickstarter history, raising enough money to quadruple our first production order.
In 2010, I was starting my own sustainable clothing company. My co-founder and I spent a year and a half trying to bring our product to market. I spent countless hours emailing and calling suppliers without making any traction because, the truth was, I didn’t know how to talk the talk or walk the walk.
As a newbie in the industry, I didn’t know the right language to use when contacting production partners, where to look for the fabric we needed, or how to be taken seriously by industry veterans.
What I did know was that I wanted to create a clothing company that was environmentally-conscious and helped create jobs. I wanted to help change the fashion industry with thoughtful design and ethical manufacturing.
After a year and a half of frustrating dead ends — and a sprinkle of small victories — my co-founder and I finally launched our company. Finding recycled and organic fabrics that fit our sustainability guidelines, and a sew shop in the U.S. willing to work with first-time entrepreneurs, we launched the highest-funded fashion project in Kickstarter history, raising enough money to quadruple our first production order.
Factory45 is an online accelerator program that takes sustainable apparel companies from idea to launch.
Factory45 is made up of five online modules released over four months, to take you from idea stage to pre-production to launch.
Your progress is self-paced so it’s manageable whether you have a full-time job or you’re building your company full time. To make sure you know exactly what you get, the Factory45 program is outlined below. You can also watch a video tour of it here.
Click on a module below to find out what’s included.
Effectively research and source the fabric and materials you need to create your apparel product or clothing line.
Identify who your ideal customer is, how to effectively communicate what you sell and learn proven strategies that will get a potential customer’s attention.
Connect with top industry designers, samplemakers, patternmakers and production partners that will help you turn your ideas into prototypes and patterns.
Ensure that you’ll have buzz around your product launch. You can’t launch to crickets, so you need to learn how to build an audience before you start selling.
Test your product at market through crowdfunding and pre-sales. See first-hand how your target market responds to your product and if it makes financial sense to begin manufacturing.
Additional resources that are included in the program
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“At the time I found Factory45, I was stuck and frustrated not knowing what to do next with my business. I felt like I got it as far as I could on my own. With Shannon’s help, resources, and support from the Factory45 community, I regained my purpose and motivation.”
Founder of Regenerous Designs
“The cost of this program paid for itself in the first few weeks. The supplier and production partner lists alone are worth gold to me. I’ve been in the apparel industry for 10 years, and no one has ever shared this much info.”
Founder of Cosima
“If I had tried to launch my company on my own, I would still probably be in the research phase. But thanks to Shannon and Factory45, I created a responsibly sourced women’s capsule collection and launched a successful Kickstarter campaign (raising almost $90K) in under six months.”
Co-founder of VETTA
“The benefits to the Factory45 program and Shannon’s mentorship are countless. The program Shannon has created is the boiled-down version of her years of trial & error, hours spent in the fashion industry and entrepreneurship to give you the best, most streamlined and accelerated way to make your vision become a reality. ”
Founder of Wynn Ruby
“Factory45 was the best step I could have taken while navigating early entrepreneurship. Shannon has designed a clear and concise program that takes the guess work out of so many would-be time and money consuming aspects of starting a business.”
Founder of Gala Maar
“I’ve been live now for 3 weeks and I just hit $15K in revenue. I am so excited I just had to share, and more importantly say thank you. You and Factory45 gave me the community and the courage to remain committed to my values.”
Founder of Exactly This
“I would, without a doubt, still be stuck in that stage if not for joining Factory45. The program, along with Shannon’s incredible mentorship and the support of the group, has given me the confidence and the education I needed…”
Founder of Vesta
“Shannon has created a program that has proven to work time and time again. She guides you through each step of the process in a way that is easy to understand and she leaves no doubt about what actions you need take in order to succeed.”
Co-founder of Thom Kelly
“Shannon, the Factory45 program, and my cohort, gave me the knowledge, organizational support, and encouragement that I needed to stay motivated and on track. It was absolutely the best business decision I made in starting my company.”
Founder of GTFO
“At the time I found Factory45, I was stuck and frustrated not knowing what to do next with my business. I felt like I got it as far as I could on my own. With Shannon’s help, resources, and support from the Factory45 community, I regained my purpose and motivation.”
Founder of Regenerous Designs
“The cost of this program paid for itself in the first few weeks. The supplier and production partner lists alone are worth gold to me. I’ve been in the apparel industry for 10 years, and no one has ever shared this much info.”
Founder of Cosima
“If I had tried to launch my company on my own, I would still probably be in the research phase. But thanks to Shannon and Factory45, I created a responsibly sourced women’s capsule collection and launched a successful Kickstarter campaign (raising almost $90K) in under six months.”
Co-founder of VETTA
“The benefits to the Factory45 program and Shannon’s mentorship are countless. The program Shannon has created is the boiled-down version of her years of trial & error, hours spent in the fashion industry and entrepreneurship to give you the best, most streamlined and accelerated way to make your vision become a reality. ”
Founder of Wynn Ruby
“Factory45 was the best step I could have taken while navigating early entrepreneurship. Shannon has designed a clear and concise program that takes the guess work out of so many would-be time and money consuming aspects of starting a business.”
Founder of Gala Maar
“I’ve been live now for 3 weeks and I just hit $15K in revenue. I am so excited I just had to share, and more importantly say thank you. You and Factory45 gave me the community and the courage to remain committed to my values.”
Founder of Exactly This
“I would, without a doubt, still be stuck in that stage if not for joining Factory45. The program, along with Shannon’s incredible mentorship and the support of the group, has given me the confidence and the education I needed…”
Founder of Vesta
“Shannon has created a program that has proven to work time and time again. She guides you through each step of the process in a way that is easy to understand and she leaves no doubt about what actions you need take in order to succeed.”
Co-founder of Thom Kelly
“Shannon, the Factory45 program, and my cohort, gave me the knowledge, organizational support, and encouragement that I needed to stay motivated and on track. It was absolutely the best business decision I made in starting my company.”
Founder of GTFO
*You’ll also be able to make back what you invested in Factory45
How do I know if I can trust a supplier or manufacturer?
How do I know which fabric and materials I need and where do I find them?
How much should I really be paying my samplemaker?
How much money do I need to go into production?
How do I ensure that I have customers to sell to when I’m ready to launch?
How do I get my company noticed by the media & industry influencers?
How do I know if I can trust a supplier or manufacturer?
How do I know which fabric and materials I need and where do I find them?
How much should I really be paying my samplemaker?
How much money do I need to go into production?
How do I ensure that I have customers to sell to when I’m ready to launch?
How do I get my company noticed by the media & industry influencers?
Factory45 is backed by a 30 day money-back guarantee.
Here’s how it works: Participate in the first 30 days of the program. If you realize the course isn’t for you, then send me an email within 30 days of enrolling.
I’ll ask for your completed course work from Module 1 and the first week of Module 2 (to make sure you gave it a shot) and once I review it, you’ll receive a complete refund.
No! Unlike conventional accelerator programs, you keep 100% ownership of your company. There are no other hidden costs or fees.
Until then, subscribe to receive free startup advice every week.
Factory45 is backed by a 30 day money-back guarantee.
Here’s how it works: Participate in the first 30 days of the program. If you realize the course isn’t for you, then send me an email within 30 days of enrolling.
I’ll ask for your completed course work from Module 1 and the first week of Module 2 (to make sure you gave it a shot) and once I review it, you’ll receive a complete refund.
No! Unlike conventional accelerator programs, you keep 100% ownership of your company. There are no other hidden costs or fees.
Until then, subscribe to receive free startup advice every week.