S1 EP11: A Sit Down with Heron Preston

Lauren was the host of a show called Behind The Velvet Ropes, interviewing some of the most iconic designers. The episode digresses at point where we talk about my internal crisis (not really anymore though) about having kids, which I also discussed on TikTok. (@TCRFFF)  I know t ... Show More

How do you make a product?!!!! This episode highlights my FAVORITE part about fashion: DEVELOPING CLOTHES. I love being in factories. I love working with patternmakers. I love seeing designs come to life.  Shilo Byrd is a patternmaker by trade & training. It sounds like we record ... Show More

What is a "colors and materials" designer? I didn't know exactly either.  Sarah works at Puma and started her career at Reebok and New Balance.  I hate writing copy because I feel like the episode explains it all!  Also, I joined TikTok :) Follow me @TCRFFF  IG: @sarahbarnwell    ... Show More

Right from the outset, Tory Burch  had a vision: to create a business where profit and purpose could go hand in hand. She was quick to take her brand global, first to Tokyo in 2009, and then on to Rome, Paris, Shanghai and beyond.  Today, Tory Burch operates more than 350 stores ... Show More

Welcome back, product bosses! We have another unique coaching session with Sandra, the founder of Cattitude Crafts, who makes and sells beautiful handmade faux floral decor and centerpieces out of silk. If you're just starting your business or you’ve been in business for years, b ... Show More

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own clothing boutique business or being your own boss? Juana first discovered Emily on YouTube while dreaming of starting her own clothing boutique business. Fast forward to today - she’s launched both a brick-and-mortar boutique and an onli ... Show More

In a special episode, BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed joins Bob Safian on the Rapid Response podcast, part of the respected Masters of Scale series. “The most interesting thing you can do, if you look at historical photos going back 50 or 100 years, is to look at what ... Show More

Stephanie’s cracked the hardest part – her Austin, TX, designer boutiques have seen record growth this past year despite the pandemic.  She knows for a fact she’s taking sales away from the big hitters like Nordstroms, Revolve and Amazon - her customers just prefer the personal t ... Show More

Dorie Clark is passionate about the art and science of personal entrepreneurship -- she writes, speaks, teaches, and lives it. The personal branding expert talks about the emotional jumps you need to take when you are the product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone ... Show More

Ever wondered how a small brand can harness the power of TikTok to skyrocket its growth? In this episode, I chat with Paul Jauregui from BK Beauty, who, along with his wife Lisa, has transformed their beauty and cosmetics brand into a sensation on TikTok. Paul shares their journe ... Show More

This week, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, examine why it's advantageous to keep things simple — in both products and business. They challenge the idea that complex or bespoke tools are the best way to go and lean into not overcomplicating ... Show More

Cass is someone I hold so special to my heart and I cannot wait for you to be a part of this conversation! Cassandra is a three time small business founder, with over 6 years of entrepreneurial experience in both product and service based models. She believes it is our own respon ... Show More

Ecommerce is facing major challenges in 2025—rising ad costs, AI disruptions, and now, new tariffs. If you’re running a brand, you need to know what’s coming and how to adapt before it’s too late. In this episode of the Ecommerce Playbook Podcast, we break down: The biggest threa ... Show More