FastTrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast
Episodes
EP 99 - Pricing Your Fashion Product Confidently | Step 7 of the Fashion Launch Blueprint
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 99 of the Fast Track Your Fashion Brand podcast, Nicole Di Rocco breaks down Step 7 of the Fashion Launch Blueprint—Pricing! Learn how to...
Ep 98 - Features & Benefits That Sell – Step 6 of the Fashion Launch Blueprint
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 98 of Fast Track Your Fashion Brand, Nicole walks through Step 6 of the Fashion Launch Mentor Blueprint: crafting product features and be...
EP 97 - Creating Your UVP – Why Most Fashion Brands Get Stuck
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fast Track Your Fashion Brand™ podcast, we're diving into Step 5 of the Fashion Launch Mentor Blueprint, your Unique Value Pr...
EP 96 -Brand Values, Mission & Vision – Building A Tween Swimwear Brand
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nicole in Episode 96 as she continues building a pretend tween swimwear brand using the Fashion Launch Mentor AI. Today's focus is Step 4, defini...
EP 95 - Defining Your Problem & Solution (Building a Tween Swimwear Brand With the Fashion Launch Mentor AI)
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 95 of the Fast Track Your Fashion Brand Podcast, Nicole Di Rocco walks you through Step 3 of the Fashion Launch Mentor AI — clarifying yo...
EP 94 - Building Your Ideal Customer Persona (Step 2 of the Fashion Launch Mentor AI)
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 94 of the Fast Track Your Fashion Brand Podcast, Nicole Di Rocco shows you how to clarify your ideal customer persona using Step 2 of the F...
EP 93 - How to Start a Fashion Brand From Scratch (Step 1: The Style Sketch With the Fashion Launch Mentor AI
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If I had to start a fashion brand from scratch, here's exactly what I'd do. In Episode 93 of the Fast Track Your Fashion Brand Podcast, I walk you thr...
EP 92 - The 6 Step Unique Value Proposition (UVP) Framework and How to Create One
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If I put your fashion brand side by side with three of your competitors — would your customer immediately know why they should choose you? That's ...
EP 91 - Crafting Your Fashion Brand's Mission Statement Using AI
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 91 of Fast Track Your Fashion Brand, Nicole Di Rocco guides you through Step 4 of the Fashion Launch Blueprint: creating your mission, visi...
EP 90 - 3 Types of Problems Your Fashion Brand Should Solve
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Step 3 of the Fashion Launch Blueprint™, Nicole breaks down the 3 core problems your brand should solve to attract loyal customers and actually s...
EP 89 - Niche Your Ideal Customer with AI: Step 2 of the Fashion Launch Blueprint
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Nicole Di Rocco continues the Fashion Brand AI Series with Step 2 of the Fashion Launch Blueprint. In this episode, you'll learn how to def...
EP 88 - How ISAMAR Launched and Funded a Resort Wear Brand
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Fast Track Your Fashion Brand, Nicole sits down with Monica Ghiglia, founder of Isamar Collection. Monica is a full-time immigratio...
EP 87 - Packaging That Wows: Unboxing ISAMAR and Elevating Customer Experience
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 87, Nicole Di Rocco takes you behind the scenes of a real-life brand launch as she unboxes ESMAR Collection's debut product. Founded by mas...
EP 85: Use ChatGPT for your Fashion Brand
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 85, Nicole Di Rocco introduces fashion founders to ChatGPT — the powerful AI tool that's transforming the way we launch fashion brands. N...
EP 86 – Style Sketch with AI – Step One of the Fashion Launch Blueprint
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Di Rocco kicks off Step One of the Fashion Launch Blueprint: your Style Sketch — no drawing skills required. She walks you through using AI t...
EP 84: The Insider's Guide to Trade Shows: Tips from Alli Jackson
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a fashion brand looking to showcase your new collection at a tradeshow? Learn insider tips on how to attend a trade show successfully, attract...
EP83: Overcoming Confidence Blocks in your Business with Melanie Moore
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of FastTrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast, Nicole Di Rocco and Melanie Moore explore the depths of overcoming confidence bl...
EP82: Core 3 Videos Your Fashion Brand Needs with Marlowe Stone
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to create engaging videos for your fashion brand? In this episode, I speak with Marlowe Stone, Co-Owner and Co-Founder of 336 Produ...
EP81: Plus Size Fashion Industry Marketing Tips with Shafonne Myers
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling to break into the plus size fashion industry for your clothing brand? On this episode, I talk to Shafonne Myers, CEO of Aisle Soc...
EP80: QuickBooks Made Easy for Fashion Startups with Candus Kampfer
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the FastTrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast, I invited back QuickBooks expert Candus Kampfer to share her expertise on leveraging Quic...
EP79: Sourcing knitwear just got easier with KnitUp
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nicole Di Rocco in the new episode of the Fasttrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast as she unveils the intricacies and challenges small brands face wi...
EP78: The One Thing Missing From Finally Launching Your Fashion Brand
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Fashion Biz Breakthrough Q & A episode, Nicole shares her advice on how to focus on one key ingredient that you are probably missing to finall...
EP77: Is Manufacturing Overseas Actually Costing You More with Harry Moser
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nicole Di Rocco in this eye-opening episode as she and Harry Moser unravel the truths behind overseas manufacturing costs and the untapped potent...
EP76: How To Get Your Products in Boutiques with PIVOT
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nicole Di Rocco as she uncovers the key to retail triumph with Alvaro, CEO of the groundbreaking PIVOT platform! Explore challenges, unravel stra...
EP75: E-commerce Product Descriptions that Sell with Lauren Tassi
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nicole Di Rocco on the FastTrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast as she explores the art of crafting compelling product descriptions with copywriting ...
EP74: FastTrack Launch Journey with Phoebe Jaqueline
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 74 of the FastTrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast, Nicole Di Rocco is joined by the inspiring Phoebe Jacqueline to explore the journey of laun...
EP73: How To Use Linkedin For Your Fashion Brand
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to leverage LinkedIn for your fashion brand? Join host Nicole Di Rocco and LinkedIn maestro, Mindi Rosser, for a masterclass in building a ...
EP72: 8 Questions To Jumpstart Your Clothing Line Launch Before You Start
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to launch a clothing and you are stuck asking yourself "How do I find fabrics?" , "How do I find a factory?" and "How much do I think it w...
EP71: 3 Biggest Facebook Ads Mistakes For Shopify Stores
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an Undiscovered Fashion brand looking to reach more customers and increase sales with ADS? Today on the podcast, I interviewed Brecker Brees, ...
EP70: How To Grow Your Fashion Brand with Licensing
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to grow your fashion brand? Licensing your brand is a great way to grow your fashion business and expand your product line. If you're inte...
EP69: How to Use AR to Start a Clothing Line and Make More Sales
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are changing the future of the fashion industry. My guest on today's episode is Ashley Crowder. She is the co-Fo...
EP 68: Positioning Your Fashion Brand for a Lucrative Exit With OpenStore
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, my guest Frank Kosarek from OpenStore breaks down the opportunities that e-commerce fashion brand entrepreneurs have when the...
EP67: Top 5 Apps to Schedule instagram posts for your Brand
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling overwhelmed with Instagram and are looking for a scheduler that is right for your fashion business? In this podcast episode, I break d...
EP66: How To Go From Business Burnout To Creative CEO
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the key ingredients to running a successful fashion business is creativity! That's where this whole idea started from in the first place. It wa...
EP65: 4 Steps To Take Before Hiring A VA
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ask yourself... What is one revenue-generating task that you should delegate? If you are a fashion brand owner or designer that is so overwhelmed wit...
EP64: Are Digital Products Right for my Fashion Brand?
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SHOPIFY LINK: SHOPIFY BLOG https://www.shopify.com/blog/digital-products Is launching a digital product inside of your fashion business right for yo...
EP63: Digital Fashion CEO Mistakes to Avoid
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of having a digital version of your fashion brand? What is a digital product and how could that work with your physical product-based busines...
EP62: What is a Digital Fashion CEO?
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking for a way to expand your brand and business? I am starting a new series called The Digital Fashion CEO, where I share my story behind ...
EP61: Do Fashion Brand Owners Need to Learn Adobe Illustrator with Sew Heidi
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How it would look like to you if you can have total control on your fashion designs and sketches? In this episode, Sew Heidi breaks down whether you s...
EP60: Grow Your Brand With Digital Products featuring James Wedmore
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Can a Fashion Business launch a digital product? That's the question we answer and so much more on this week's episode. My guest is James Wedmore. He'...
EP59: When is the Right Time to Use a Fulfillment Center with Nicole Di Rocco
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you still shipping products from your kitchen table? This new episode is all about the pros and cons of working with a fulfillment center! Don't m...
EP58: How to Use Instagram Reels for Your Product Biz with Tracy Harris
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to level up your IG engagement? Guess what, Reels is now here! Joining us is IG mentor Tracy Harris sharing how this new & free feature ca...
EP57: How to Survive the New iOS 14 Update with Scott Seward
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How will this newest iOS 14 update affect my Fashion Biz??? Apple has announced changes with iOS 14 that will impact how we receive and process conv...
EP57: How to survive the new IOS 14 update with Scott Seward
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How will this newest iOS 14 update affect my Fashion Biz??? Apple has announced changes with iOS 14 that will impact how we receive and process conv...
EP56: What is Standing in Your Way to Launch with Nicole Di Rocco
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you worried about launching your fashion line? What's holding you back from launching this very moment? In this episode you'll hear real answers ...
EP55: Tapping for a Sold Out Launch with Melanie Moore
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever tapped for success? Do you know what tapping is? This week, I invited Melanie Moore on the show to teach us more about "tapping" or EFT,...
EP54: The Power of Making a Decision
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have the courage to say no when the situation calls to? Are you firm in making decisions? In this episode, I give you insights on how to make d...
EP53: Fashion Business Legal Q&A with Melissa Dagodag
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that if you don't trademark your brand name, you don't technically own your brand? Because I didn't when I first started. Today's podcas...
EP52: The Power of Your Signature Story with Nicole Di Rocco
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what your signature story is? I know that I have had a long journey discovering exactly what kinds of signature stories I needed to craft ...
EP51: How to Work with Influencers, the Dos and Don'ts with Kelly Saks
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does every fashion brand that gives their product to an influencer sell more products? How do you leverage the power of working with influencers the r...
EP50: Celebrating 50 Episodes of our Most Memorable Moments
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you believe we made it to 50? This 50th celebration episode is all about reflecting on the memorable moments that the last 49 episodes have brough...
EP49: How to Manage a Liquidation of Your Inventory with Nicole Di Rocco
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does liquidating your inventory means you failed? Don't worry! That was me too until I learned some crucial steps to understand why not liquidating wa...
EP48: Connection and Conversion Selling Strategies with Jennifer Gitomer
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of sounding like the sleazy car salesperson? Fear not! Jennifer Gitomer is here to teach you how to build authentic connections with your custom...
EP47: How to Handle Losing a Customer
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you bounce back after losing a customer? I know this has been such a tough season for so many businesses but don't worry as I share with you cl...
EP46: The Roadmap to $50K with Susan Bradley
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How would it feel if you knew you'll have reliable income every month from your Shopify store? This episode with Susan Bradley is packed with great ad...
EP45: The Steps to Building a Strong Business Credit Profile with Stephen Wible
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does everybody who creates a business credit fall into debt? Let's answer that as Stephen Wible is on the podcast today to help you manage your busine...
EP44: The Fashion Designer's Guide to Grading Your Products & Samples
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have to go to fashion school to start a fashion brand? In this episode, I will answer a Fashion Biz Breakthrough question that's going to help ...
EP43: How to Create Peak Performance in Your Business with Coach Tulin
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Finding ways to build healthy habits for your business? Look no further! Coach Tulin, a health and fitness motivator, is on the podcast today! Don't m...
EP42: How to be the Leader You Would Want to Follow with Teresa Kwon
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with Imposter Syndrome or how to manage a growing team? Teresa Kwon is to the rescue! I loved sitting down and talking to Teresa about what...
EP41: The Dos And Don'ts Of Hiring A Professional Model With Muriel Villera
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you hired a professional model before? Sometimes hiring models can be intimidating, especially during a pandemic! Today I'm talking with Muriel V...
EP40: Email Marketing With Elena Saxton
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To subscribe or unsubscribe? Today I'm talking with Elena Saxton about the power and importance of email marketing! Elena breaks down the fears behind...
EP39: The Ultimate Facebook Ads Funnel for Fashion Products With Ana Katz
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nervous about trying Facebook ads for the first time? Ana Katz and I talked about budgeting for Facebook & Instagram ads and how you can get your audi...
EP38: Your Shopify Store Audit With Lindsay Stillborn
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Not getting sales on your Shopify store? In this episode I speak with Lindsay Stillborn as she performs a detailed Shopify store audit. From increasin...
EP37: Your Cash Flow CEO Dashboard With Belinda Rosenblum
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is the relationship you have with your money? In this episode I speak with Belinda Rosenblum as she reveal the most important numbers you need to...
EP36: How to Land Your First Wholesale Account Without Attending a Trade Show
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Interested to open your own wholesale account? The good news is you can! And it's totally possible even without you attending tradeshows! Listen now t...
EP35: How to Create a Virtual Fashion Show With Gwendolyn Devoe
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you thought of hosting your own virtual fashion show to launch your new collection? In this episode, we speak with Gwendolyn Devoe and she provid...
EP34: How to Wow Your Retail and Wholesale Customers with Nichole Simms
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Social media and e-commerce are becoming more popular than ever before as we approach the new normal--pushing retailers to adapt with customers' buyin...
EP33: Building Dropshipping Revenue on Shopify with Gina Kershaw
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can you create a new revenue stream using Shopify dropshipping, blogging and Instagram? Gina is here as we discussed several beneficial tools to h...
EP32: Tips to Launching a Plus Size Line with Shafonne Myers
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of launching your own plus size line but don't know how to start? Or... If you're like most people, you may be thinking of just "adding" plus...
EP31: Launching Your Sustainable Fashion Line with Shannon Lohr
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you stay positive during these trying times? What are the questions you should be asking yourself as you move forward to launching your sustain...
EP30: Setting Up Your Virtual Fashion Business - Part 2
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Setting up a Virtual Fashion Business is more important now than ever before. But how do you set up systems and processes in a business that is known ...
EP29: Setting Up Your Virtual Fashion Business - Part 1
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In times of this global crisis, can you run your business the way you did before? Learn how to set up your own virtual fashion business and why is it ...
EP28: Finding Your Dream Customer with Monica Sharma-Patnekar
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What will it take for me to get my first sale? Why are my profits not growing? This strategy worked for their company, why is it not working for mine?...
EP27: From Dream to Launch with Seasalt Kids Swimwear
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why haven't I launched yet? What's holding me back? Does everything need to be perfect before I launch my line? Am I ever going to be ready to launch?...
EP26: Growing Your Fashion Brand On Youtube With Jason Brown
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how to utilize YouTube to grow your fashion brand audience? It doesn't matter whether you're just starting out or you already have a You...
EP25: Instagram Obsession with Agustina Palacio
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you need a following before you launch your line? In this episode, you will learn from Augustina Palacio why you need to be "Instagram-Obsessed" in...
EP24: How To Know If You're Ready To Launch A Fashion Line
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know when you're ready to launch your fashion line? As a designer, we've all been there. We've all struggled to find answers, shifting thro...
EP23 - Can Fashion Shows Make You Money with Mikey Koffman
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is producing a fashion show worth of your investment? Mikey Koffman, founder of Endless Road Entertainment and Creator of Los Angeles Fashion Weekend...
EP22: Three Breakthrough Lessons From Tony Robbins
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever find yourself lacking the motivation to get out and chase your goals? Knowing that you should do something, but you're not doing it? It'...
EP21: PR For Your Fashion Brand With Jennifer Berson
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How can you get press attention you need for your fashion brand? How do you pitch to publications? What mindset should you have when trying to get pub...
EP20 - Creating Wholesale Linesheets For Your Fashion Brand with Nicole Di Rocco
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How should you approach boutiques and storefronts with your collections? How do you actually sell your designs to them? Why is having your line sheet ...
EP19: SEO For Fashion Brands with Akilah Robinson
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why is no one visiting your fashion website? It doesn't matter how big your inventory is, how many designs you have if you cannot drive traffic to you...
EP18: Building a Mission-Driven Fashion Brand with Nathan Coleman
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all question ourselves at one point or another: Will your fashion launch work? What if no one buys your product? Are you sure you want to do this? ...
EP17: How to Find a Clothing Factory Like a Pro with Nicole Di Rocco
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Still can't find the "right" clothing factory for your fashion line production? Worry no more! Below are seven powerful questions you need to ask to s...
EP16: Copywriting For Fashion Products with Kate Dramis
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to attract the right buyers to your fashion website? How do you get people interested to your designs? Kate Dramis is here to help you buil...
EP15: Instagram Stories Strategies for Fashion Brands with Tracy Harris
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how you can leverage Instagram Stories for more exposure and increased follower engagement for your fashion designs? Tracy Harris, creat...
EP14: Three Powerful Questions To Ask Before Making Big Fashion Biz Decisions
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're trying to figure out the next step for your 6 or 7-figure fashion business, or are still doodling your ideas on napkins, there are thre...
EP13: Finding Your FASHION Community With Nicole Giordano
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling alone in your journey to launching your own fashion line? What if you can actually have access to an incredible community of like-minded peopl...
EP12: Three Biggest Mistakes When Starting a Fashion Line And How To Avoid Them
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel like you're facing the same problem over and over again when starting your own fashion line, you might be caught in "The Startup Business ...
EP11: How To Create A Fashion Brand Sales Funnel With Kim McCarter
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you connect with customers to close the sale? Sales Funnel Strategist Kim McCarter will share how to maximize your fashion website to connect y...
EP10: Fashion Business Blueprint with Nicole Di Rocco
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is the most important thing to remember when you're just starting out a fashion line? Knowing this will help you to be able to launch quicker, ma...
EP9: Quickbooks for Fashion Brands with Candus Kampfer
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is your fashion business having a tax and accounting horror story? Candus Kampfer, a QuickBooks expert is here to help you with practical and actionab...
EP8: Neurohack Your Fashion Biz Success with Dr. Shannon Irvine
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The stories you tell yourself are probably holding you back from experiencing your fashion business breakthrough. Dr. Shannon Irvine shares how we can...
EP7: Five Lessons on Launching a Swimwear Line with Nicole di Rocco
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Still stuck from dreaming to launching your own fashion line? Nicole shares the top five lessons she learned in the fashion biz industry--visioning, t...
EP6 - How to Create Consistency and Trust with Your Branding with Chris Beltran
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build a loyal fanbase for your fashion brand? In this episode, branding expert Chris Beltran shares how you can create a consistent brand t...
EP5: PR For Your Fashion Brand With Susset Cabrera
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you catch the eyes of editors, media channels and magazines for your fashion brand? Susset Cabrera shares the key elements of creating a powerf...
BONUS EP4a - How a Bikini Designer Manifested an Emmy Nomination with Nicole di Rocco
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for motivation to start your own fashion brand? We got you! Nicole will share a documentary film that fasttracked the course of her own fashio...
EP4: How to Manifest Your Fashion Brand's Big Vision with Melanie Moore
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can a vision board help you launch your own fashion brand? Does it even help? Mindset coach Melanie Moore shares the power of visioning when it co...
EP3: Fashion Pricing & Profits with Becky Anderson
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is pricing your fashion products a struggle? Don't worry as Product-Based Business Coach Becky Anderson shares how to strategically price your product...
EP2: Crush Your Fashion Biz Goals in 90 Days with Alon David
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you thought of laying down your fashion business goals in the next 90 days? Alon David, creator of 90X Goal Planner shares some of the most effec...