First $1,000: “I cold-pitched 10 brands and got my first 2 clients…”

Notes from Chris

Episode 2011

Welcome! Happy fourth of July!

Today’s episode is part of a new feature we’re doing in 2022 called ‘Your First $1,000.’ As you might surmise from the title, this is all about how someone made their first $1,000.

How did they get to that point? Not their first $100,000—that’s cool, but it would probably be a long story.

One thing I’ve learned is that once you begin to earn real money, the steps required to go to the next level—whether it’s $1,000 to $2,000, or even to $5,000 or $10,000 are often easier than that first real paycheck.

With that in mind, today’s feature comes from Amy Barnhart in Seattle. She’s now a full-time freelance apparel designer specializing in menswear.

We first featured her back on Episode #1683. But what about her first $1,000—how did they make that happen, what did it feel like, and what did they learn?

Listen to today's episode to learn more...

 

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Thanks to Amy for telling us about their first $1,000. I hope you found it encouraging. Check out her website amylynnsdesign.com.

SEE ALSO:

• Designer Makes Magnificent Menswear: A menswear designer and new mom goes in search of flexibility and freelancing. After quitting her stable job, she pitches direct-to-consumer brands and ends up with plenty of work.
• Unusual Men’s Fashion Item Romps Way to $100k: After spotting a viral Kickstarter campaign for men’s rompers, two young professionals decide to create their own fashion line.
• Modest Men’s Style Blog Nets Six-Figure Income: After a series of false starts, a fashion blog for shorter men grows into a six-figure hustle.

Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!

Yours in the revolution,