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192: How This Freelance Technical Designer Landed Her First Client In One Month

192: How This Freelance Technical Designer Landed Her First Client In One Month

FromFashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms


192: How This Freelance Technical Designer Landed Her First Client In One Month

FromFashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms

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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Dec 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Is your corporate fashion job leaving you feeling beat down?  What if you could quit and land your first freelance client within a month?That's exactly what today's guest did!  Jenny Pflanz the highs and lows of transitioning from corporate to freelance work, including the challenges of projecting confidence, adjusting to the lack of office socializing, and seeking sustainability in the fashion industry.  You'll discover the power of networking, the importance of specific details in sustainability efforts, and valuable advice on simplifying the approach to pitching potential clients.If you're curious about the world of freelancing, overcoming self-doubt, and the pursuit of sustainability in fashion, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to take on your own freelance journey.About JennyMeet Jenny Pflanz, a Textiles and Apparel Design expert with a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. With over 8 years of experience as a Technical Designer/Product Developer for various renowned brands, Jenny recently made a bold decision to leave her 9-5 job for mental health reasons. During her break, she focused on self-improvement and undertaking CLO certification courses at FIT.  She now is successfully freelancing and exploring exciting new opportunities.Connect with JennyVisit her WebsiteEmail at jenny.m.pflanz@gmail.com Connect on LinkedIn
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Released:
Dec 4, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The fashion industry is brutally competitive...and we're all trying to get ahead. The problem is that everyone's so tight lipped with their strategies and resources. The Successful Fashion Designer is an "all secrets revealed" show by industry expert designer and educator Sew Heidi to help you gain the confidence, skills and insights to make it in a cutthroat market. The show covers topics such as breaking into the industry, getting promotions and raises, launching your own label and becoming a successful freelancer. Every episode is packed full of actionable steps you can implement right away to get ahead. Now.