From Concept to Collection: How to find & vet the right manufacturer
For founders who are ready to move from idea to production, without costly mistakes.
Hosted inside The SYFB Brand Hub, a private membership for ambitious fashion founders. Feb 26th, 12:30 PM London/ 7:30 AM New York (Replay is available!)
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If you’ve ever thought…
“I don’t even know where to start when it comes to manufacturers.”
“What if I choose the wrong factory?”
“What if I invest in samples and realize too late they’re not the right fit?”
Most founders don’t struggle because they lack creativity. They struggle because they don’t understand how manufacturing actually works:
how to evaluate a factory
how to communicate expectations
how to protect their margins
how to avoid expensive trial-and-error.
This workshop fix that
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Production problems are often misdiagnosed as “supplier issues.”
You might think:
“My factory isn’t reliable.”
“Manufacturing is just risky.”
“Maybe I’m not ready.”
But most production issues come from:
unclear briefs/ tech packs
weak vetting
wrong expectations
choosing based on price instead of alignment
If you don’t know how to properly vet and manage a manufacturer, no amount of “finding better ones” will fix it.
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What you’ll master after the workshop
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How to find manufacturers that match your stage and budget
What red flags to look for before committing
The right questions to ask factories before sampling
How to compare manufacturers beyond just MOQs and pricing
How to avoid being overpromised and underdelivered
What makes a manufacturing relationship sustainable
And most importantly:
Whether you’re actually ready for production, or if there are steps you should fix first.
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Meet your host
Liz Long is a creative entrepreneur with over a decade of experience turning ideas into tangible, market-ready products.
She has supported founders from: concept, sourcing, sampling, production, retail rollout across multiple product categories.
Her strength lies in helping founders bridge the gap between: “I have an idea” and “My product is ready for market.”
She understands both the creative and operational sides of building a brand, which is exactly what most founders are missing.
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That’s why this workshop isn’t just theory.
Liz has helped design, source, and launch thousands of physical products across fashion, cosmetics, children’s products, home goods, wearables, and more.
She has built a global ecosystem of: manufacturers, designers, product developers, operational experts
Her expertise isn’t just in “finding factories.”
It’s in understanding how product development, sourcing, creative direction, and rollout must align, so your collection doesn’t collapse under pressure.
This is the difference between: Launching something once an building something that can actually scale.
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This workshop works especially well if you’re:
You’re preparing for sampling or production
You’ve never worked with a manufacturer before
You’ve had a poor experience and don’t want to repeat it
You feel overwhelmed by MOQs, tech packs, and sourcing
You want to make informed decisions before investing thousands
This is not just about finding a factory. It’s about learning how to choose wisely…
so 6 months from now, you don’t realize you should’ve done things differently.
Manufacturing is not something you “figure out later.”
It’s one of the most defining stages of your brand.
Done right:
it protects your margins
it improves quality
it builds trust with customers
it creates repeatability
Done wrong:
it drains your budget
delays your launch
damages your confidence
This session gives you clarity before you commit.
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Let’s talk about money
Choosing the wrong manufacturer doesn’t cost $99.
It costs:
$3,000 in unusable samples
$5,000 in production mistakes
Months of delays
Inventory you can’t confidently sell
And most of the times, it costs momentum. Because after one bad factory experience, many founders stall, or give up.
This session helps you avoid even one wrong manufacturing decision!
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But This Isn’t Just a Workshop
When you join, you enter The Brand Hub.
A private membership for fashion founders who want: Community, Momentum, High-level strategy, Without coaching pressure
This is the room that keeps you building, without feeling lonely.
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The support you never know needed
A private community of serious fashion founders
A place to share progress and stay accountable
Monthly high-level workshops
Plug-and-play resource drops
A warm-up layer before deeper support
A long-term home for SYFB alumni
This is not a mentorship. This is a momentum.
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What’s inside
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Connect with founders globally at different stages of their journey.
This space is for connection and conversation, not brand critiques or personalised reviews.
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High-level discussions and shared insight from other fashionpreneurs.
Not program-specific strategy calls.
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Led by Stephanie or guest experts.
Educational. Strategic. High-level.
Not personalised consulting.
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Plug-and-play tools you can implement immediately.
No overwhelm. No deep dives.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Brand Hub hosts live workshops that rotate quarterly across topics like Content & visibility, Pricing & profitability, Manufacturing & wholesale, Brand positioning and Systems.
Feb 26
Led by Stephanie from SYFB
March 27
Led by Liz Long from Nearshored.ai
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Brand Hub is for you if:
you want community without coaching pressure
you value steady progress over urgency
you’re early or between programs
you want proximity to ambitious founders
you’re exploring your next step inside SYFB
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Brand Hub is not the right fit if:
you want personalised feedback
you’re looking for direct mentorship
you want someone reviewing your brand
you need structured execution support
If that’s what you’re looking for, one of our programs will serve you better. Click here to learn more
How the Brand Hub fits into the SYFB ecosystem
Think of the Brand Hub as the connective layer inside SYFB.
Some members start here. Some arrive through Start Lab. Some return after Launch Accelerator or Scale Lab.
You don’t outgrow the Hub, your needs around support simply change.
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Start here, without pressure
You don’t need to be “ready.”
You don’t need a perfect plan.
You need a room that keeps you building while you figure out your next move.
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Still deciding? That’s a good sign.
Thoughtful founders don’t rush decisions. They want to understand them.
Here are the most common questions we hear:
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No.
The Brand Hub is a membership-based community and workshop space.
It does not include personalised mentorship, feedback, hot seats, or program-specific support.Those live inside structured programs like Start Lab Pro, Launch Accelerator, and Scale Lab.
This boundary is intentional, it’s what keeps the Hub valuable, sustainable, and pressure-free.
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The other members will always be there for you to answer your questions!
You can ask general, high-level questions during designated Q&A sessions with Stephanie.
However:
feedback is not personalised
questions are answered broadly
this is not a place for brand reviews or decision-making support
If you need direct guidance on your brand, a program will serve you better
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Yes.
The Brand Hub is designed to support founders at different stages.
Some members start here.
Some join while preparing for a program.
Some return after deeper support to stay connected.You don’t outgrow the Hub,
your needs around support simply change. -
There is one live workshop per month.
Topics rotate quarterly and may include:
content & visibility
pricing
wholesale
manufacturing
brand positioning
systems
Some sessions are led by Stephanie, others by guest experts.
Occasional general Q&A is included, always high-level and non-personalised.
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Sometimes. In a general, educational way during workshops or Q&A.
Direct access, personalised answers, and ongoing guidance are reserved for program environments.
This keeps expectations clear and fair for everyone.
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Yes.
The Brand Hub is often the best place to begin if:
you want to explore without pressure
you’re not ready for structured support
you want to stay connected while you clarify your next step
It’s a low-friction way to build momentum without committing to more than you need.
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Yes.
Some active program members have access to the Brand Hub during their program period.
After a program ends, you’re welcome to stay in the Hub as a paid member if you’d like to remain connected.
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Access is active while your membership is active.
You can cancel anytime.
There is no lifetime mentorship, support, or call access promised inside the Brand Hub.
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Yes.
You can manage or cancel your membership at any time from your account.
No contracts. No pressure.
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If you want:
connection, inspiration, and light education → Brand Hub
clarity, guidance, and structured support → a program
If you’re unsure, take this quiz!
The Brand Hub is part of the SYFB ecosystem trusted by 1,500+ fashion founders globally.
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MARIA, VERSN STUDIOS
“Stephanie gave me the confidence and knowledge of what steps to take to establish my brand and run my sustainable fashion business.”
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“Stephanie gives you all the tools you need to be a success, you just have to show up and work hard!”
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HELEN, MEND ESSENTIALS
“The detailed teaching and resources that are not available anywhere else! After receiving a college degree I still felt confused on how to actually start a business, and I feel like this is the perfect transition into becoming a business owner! Everyone deserves a mentor like Stephanie”
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➜ She didn't start with an overflowing bank account.
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