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Kate Hills is on a one-woman mission to save UK manufacturing. In this podcast she shines the light on British brands and manufacturers, and goes behind the scenes of their businesses. With...
In this episode of the Women in Wool series, I take a trip to the beautiful Essex countryside to visit knitwear designer Genevieve Sweeney i...
🚀 Ready to create a British-made product business that's built to last? Without faffing about, wasting wads of cash, or struggling with unr...
In this episode of the Women in Wool series, I'm joined by Harriet Fletcher-Gilhuys from Fashion Roundtable. Harriet is the project lead for...
In this episode of the Women in Wool series, I'm joined by Isabelle Randall, a fashion designer and tailor based in Scarborough, Yorkshire,...
In this episode of the Women in Wool series, I’m joined by Louisa Knapp, Marketing Executive at British Wool. Based in Bradford, British Woo...
In this episode of the Women in Wool series, I’m joined by Kate Stalker, founder of OUBAS Knitwear . Kate runs a knitwear micro factory in t...
In this first episode of the Women in Wool series, I’m joined by Dee McGilvray, founder of CLÒ FOLD . Dee has launched a womenswear brand bu...
Series 8 of the Make it British podcast is here! After many of you asked, “Where’s the podcast gone?”, it's coming back with a brand-new the...
🚀 Want to join British Brand Accelerator? Apply here: makeitbritish.co.uk/apply Got a question before applying? DM me on Instagram: @makeit...
Not all factories are created equal! And if you’re contacting 20 different manufacturers hoping one will say yes — you're doing it the hard...
In this episode in the MANUFACTURING SOS series , I’m breaking down why placing a big order with your manufacturer, especially on your first...
Think tech packs are optional? Or that your manufacturer can just "sort it for you"? Think again. In this episode of Manufacturing SOS , I’m...
What UK Manufacturers Really Think When You Ask About Price If the first thing you ask a factory is “How much?” — you’re not alone. But it m...
If your inbox is full of unanswered emails to factories, it's not personal. It's a sign you're making critical mistakes that scream 'newbie'...
Brand New Mini Series Coming Soon: Manufacturing SOS After a year-long hiatus, the Make It British Podcast is coming back! Series 7 is curre...
Finding a UK manufacturer doesn’t have to be a challenge! In this bonus episode, I share the recording of my recent webinar, where I break d...
Welcome to episode 300! Celebrating the 300th episode of this podcast I look back at some of the amazing guests that I've had on this show f...
Join me on a tour round a factory! In this episode I'm chatting with Simon Michelson, owner of Vagabond Bags, a sewing factory in Swindon th...
I'm joined today by 3 amazing people that work tirelessly in the UK fashion and textile industry. You may have seen in the press recently th...
The title says it all. Listen to find out what it is! HANDY LINKS British Brand Accelerator - Work closely with me to start or grow your UK-...
Join me on a visit to KC Manufacturing (previously Kalopsia Collective) in Dumferline, Scotland to meet with husband and wife team Adam Robe...
Regular listeners to this podcast will know that I am all about encouraging brands to manufacture locally. But in some cases, it might not m...
One of the questions that came up on one of our recent British Brand Accelerator group coaching calls was so good, I thought I'd bring it to...
This week I’m bringing some very sad news - that the UK’s only cotton spinning mill, English Fine Cottons, which brought cotton spinning bac...
Today's guests are Andrea and David Courtney from Courtney & Co buttonmakers Back in 2012 I was contacted by someone who was trying to save...
This episode celebrates 15 years since I registered the domain makeitbritish.co.uk and busts some of the myths about UK manufacturing. You'l...
Christopher Nieper OBE is the managing director of David Nieper , a womenswear business in Alfreton in Derbyshire. The firm was set up by Ch...
In this episode of the Make it British podcast, Karen McCluckie, the director of Bealies Adaptive Wear, shares her inspiring journey of crea...
This week I’ve been in the Midlands visiting factories, which is always one of my favourite things to do. I’d planned to take my podcast mic...
Today's episode is all about selling and sales, and how it's closely linked to product development. A lot of creative business owners say th...
Hear from 21 business founders as they give their tips on starting and growing a British-made brand. These snippets were taken from 21 diffe...
On today’s episode I’m chatting with Catherine Bedford, founder of Dashel Cycle Helmets Catherine had the idea for an innovative and stylish...
Welcome to Episode no.284! Circularity is the buzzword on everyone's lips right now. It's no wonder, when you hear that 350,000 tonnes of cl...
Today's guest is Lydia Bolton, a slow fashion designer tackling textile waste by upcycling unwanted fabrics and garments and turning them in...
How to find fabrics, leathers and other raw materials for your brand, and avoid the most common mistake that many people make when sourcing...
Sampling with UK manufacturers can be quite a different ball game to sampling with manufacturers overseas. Here's why you might not want to...
Tempted to skip this step? Find out why that might be a bad idea, and how having a tech pack can save you money in the long run. FURTHER RES...
A Non Disclosure Agreement is a legal document you might ask a manufacturer to sign in order to protect your designs. Find out what the pros...
What are the secrets to getting a response from a manufacturer when you reach out to them? I explain how to word your approach and why you m...
What are the main costs that you will incur to start a brand, and how can you save money by making your product in the UK? FURTHER RESOURCES...
Discover the best ways to the ideal UK manufacturers for your brand, and how to ensure that they get back to you every time. FURTHER RESOURC...
You might think that having the factory source your fabric for you sounds like the easiest option, but that's not always the case. In this e...
Find out how long on average it might take to launch a brand and what the main variables are that will affect it. FURTHER RESOURCES 5 Steps...
Discover the essential steps to turn your idea into a successful prototype. Get practical advice on how to bring your concept to life effici...
Welcome to Episode 272 of the Make it British Podcast Starting off the new year with something a bit different. This episode explains everyt...
Hello and Welcome to Episode 271! As 2023 draws to a close, and for my last podcast episode of the year, I reflect back on the 3 biggest les...
Welcome to episode 270! In this episode I'm chatting with the fascinating Mark Shayler about all things sustainability. Mark is the author o...
Hello and welcome to episode 269 of the Make it British podcast! At the time of recording this we are just a month away from the start of 20...
Welcome to Episode 268 of the Make it British Podcast! In this episode, I am joined by Laura Ward, founder of the luxury British tennis bran...
Welcome to episode 267 of the Make It British Podcast! In this episode, I share my recent experiences at the All Party Parliamentary Group f...