Gamechangers: A Mastermind for Creative Entrepreneurs

Savannah Hayes
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Gamechangers: A Mastermind for Creative Entrepreneurs

Designer Savannah Hayes interviews other creative entrepreneurs (product designers, photographers, stylists, shop owners, bloggers, influencers & more) to talk all things business, from exact resources and initial capital sources to making your first hire and growing your team. Savannah dives into details about differentiating sales channels and revenue streams, how to drive traffic to your website and how to make digital marketing and social media work for you. In addition to best business practices, she teases out the books, apps and tech hacks that make these companies run more smoothly and the daily routines and habits that keep these entrepreneurs feeling grounded while running their businesses day to day. This is your own personal mastermind with the best in the business. If you’re ready to be inspired and make some life-altering moves in your company, join the movement!

  1. Mini Mioche | When to Pivot & How to Get to the Next Level

    06/04/2019

    Mini Mioche | When to Pivot & How to Get to the Next Level

    In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Alyssa Kerbel of Mini Mioche, the Toronto-based childrens' apparel line well known for their minimal, unisex basics. Alyssa talks about launching her brand exclusively to the wholesale market, gradually introducing e-commerce and ultimately finding her stride in the brick & mortar space. She talks about the power of a store as a marketing vehicle, when to ask for help, and why you should focus on profit not just growth. She shares her own experience with continually shaking things up over the last 11 years & how she pushes the brand to always get to the next level. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

    56 min
  2. Hatch | How to Start a Company & TFW Megan Markle Rocks Your Product

    05/21/2019

    Hatch | How to Start a Company & TFW Megan Markle Rocks Your Product

    In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Ariane Goldman of Hatch, the digitally native brand bringing clothing solutions to women in all trimesters & beyond. Ariane talks about her experience working with sample houses and factories in New York's Garment District, branding and launching her e-commerce site, and the number one tactic it takes to start a company. She chats about her decision to open stores as a way to increase the community experience. And she talks about working with celebrities, influencers & ambassadors to drive new customers to her site and the jaw-dropping moment when she saw Meghan Markle wearing a piece from the Hatch collection. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

    37 min
  3. Farmgirl Flowers | Creating an Iconic Brand & Planning Ahead

    05/07/2019

    Farmgirl Flowers | Creating an Iconic Brand & Planning Ahead

    In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Christina Stembel of Farmgirl Flowers, the direct to consumer e-commerce site offering the most gorgeous floral arrangements in the online gift space. Christina talks about how she grew her company from her 100 square foot living room to a 30,000 square foot warehouse and a team of 100+ people. She talks about creating an idea that would have the potential to scale big, launching her company in the most expensive city in the US, and how listening to her customers through focus groups has led to some big returns on investments. She talks about the power of digital marketing to acquire new customers and how that contributed to the $23 million she did in sales last year. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

    56 min
  4. Follain | Starting with a Big Idea & Where to Go From There

    04/23/2019

    Follain | Starting with a Big Idea & Where to Go From There

    In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Tara Foley of Follain, the popular retailer of over 80 brands in the clean beauty market. Tara talks about the importance of research & education when planning your business, how she's found funding over the years, the unconventional decision to launch with a Brick & Mortar shop before an e-commerce site and why you should always start with a Big Idea. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

    41 min
  5. M.Gemi | How to Find Your Customers, Get in Front of Them & Listen to What They've Got to Say

    04/09/2019

    M.Gemi | How to Find Your Customers, Get in Front of Them & Listen to What They've Got to Say

    In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Cheryl Kaplan of M.Gemi. Cheryl chats about the benefits of a direct-to-consumer model, finding manufacturers that are true partners & creating a supply chain that allows for scalability. She gives some great insights into the power of pop-up shops & how to choose the best location for them, why it's so important to be constantly analyzing your demand to maximize your inventory position & five big ways she gets customer feedback that massively influences her company's decision making. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

    37 min
  6. AUrate | Defining Your Customer Profile to Succeed in Your Marketing Efforts

    03/26/2019

    AUrate | Defining Your Customer Profile to Succeed in Your Marketing Efforts

    In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Sophie Kahn & Bouchra Ezzahraoui, co-founders of AUrate, the fine jewelry brand bringing you the highest quality and the fairest pricing. Sophie & Bouchra talk about how they launched their brand as an omnichannel vehicle from the start, how they've achieved 400% growth over the last year, and why they see Brick & Mortar stores as a cheaper way of acquiring new customers. In all things they do to grow their business, defining and understanding the customer profile is at the center of it all. From direct discussions, reports from stores, social media comments and even focus groups, knowing who their customer is allows them to spend their marketing dollars in the smartest and most effective ways. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

    40 min
  7. Lively | Leveraging an Ambassador Program to Grow Your Brand

    03/12/2019

    Lively | Leveraging an Ambassador Program to Grow Your Brand

    In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Michelle Cordeiro Grant, founder & CEO of Lively. With years of experience working for industry leader Victoria's Secret, Michelle knew there was something big missing in the lingerie industry: the real woman. She took her significant work experience and has spent the past several years building Lively. Michelle chats about the two key strategies that led her to collect 133,000 email addresses and to achieve 300,000 site visits in a single weekend, one month before launch, how she then adapted her launch strategy to fit the demand, how she's managing their 60,000 ambassadors to leverage her company and why the number one thing she looks for in a new hire is passion. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

    42 min
  8. Little P | How to Find Production Partners Abroad & Tips for Shipping Internationally

    02/26/2019

    Little P | How to Find Production Partners Abroad & Tips for Shipping Internationally

    In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Philippa Briscombe of Little P and the Palmer Studio. Philippa chats about how she's found the right production partners to produce her rugs, from making the first connection, what questions to ask, and what red flags to look for. If you're looking to find production, whether domestic or abroad, this conversation has so many great tips including how to handle sampling, how to deal with shipping & so much more. Enjoy! Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

    43 min
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Designer Savannah Hayes interviews other creative entrepreneurs (product designers, photographers, stylists, shop owners, bloggers, influencers & more) to talk all things business, from exact resources and initial capital sources to making your first hire and growing your team. Savannah dives into details about differentiating sales channels and revenue streams, how to drive traffic to your website and how to make digital marketing and social media work for you. In addition to best business practices, she teases out the books, apps and tech hacks that make these companies run more smoothly and the daily routines and habits that keep these entrepreneurs feeling grounded while running their businesses day to day. This is your own personal mastermind with the best in the business. If you’re ready to be inspired and make some life-altering moves in your company, join the movement!

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