Frequently Asked Questions
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Thats our key word to working effectively in the apparel industry.
We encourage looking at all aspects of a brand - product, distribution, consumer, pricing and more when we consider product creation. All these areas are connected and must be aligned for best success.
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Thats awesome! Congratulations!
Even with a booming business, bringing in industry expertise at the right time can support and enhance your success.
Rapid growth can identify areas of opportunity for improvement. Building operations is key to support scaling, speedier decision making and profitability.
It’s time to build your brand to get beyond $1M!
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No! We offer a la carte services. We work with you to determine exactly what your brand needs allowing for focus and supporting budgetary needs. As projects progress, additional services can always be layered in. We understand that flexibility is key!
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No! We work with established brands too.
With our wide array of experience, we love to bring brands to their next level. Working with brands experiencing scale and looking for growth is where we thrive.
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As we offer a la carte services pricing can vary.
You can opt for an hourly consultation through to fixed fees over longer periods of time (operations, brand building, product development and more).
As we work together to identify your business needs, we can assess best pricing for you!
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When working with Guided Makers, we ensure we look at the whole picture - product, market, pricing and brand
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The answer to this is ‘it depends’. However, to do it well, and build a brand, we recommend a minimum of $50-$100K.
This budget covers planning., development. marketing, website, production and more.
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To do it well, we recommend 12 months minimum.
The length of time depends on a variety of factors but to do it right, we recommend a year.
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There are many manufacturing options in the USA and nearshore. We are well connected to many, and we view them as our trusted network.
Prior to deciding on a factory, we would want to consider materials, pricing, product and more to ensure it’s the right brand fit!
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Unfortunately, we can help with a few samples.
We believe in a strategic approach and understanding market and opportunity prior to making samples is important.
We can help strategize brand and best approach prior to any sample making.
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No! But you’re welcome to visit anytime!
We work with clients nationwide.
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