SOS: Why Ordering Too Much Stock is a Costly Mistake

In this episode in the MANUFACTURING SOS series , I’m breaking down why placing a big order with your manufacturer, especially on your first production run with them, can be a costly mistake. You’ll learn why it’s always smarter to treat your first production run as a test, how to avoid tying up all your money in stock, and how to respond when a manufacturer insists on high MOQs. If you’re at the stage of placing your first order with a factory, or wondering how many units to start with, don’t miss this one. ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube 🎧 Listen now to find out: 📦 Why ordering big on your first run is rarely a good idea 🧪 How to treat your first production like a product test 👚 How to avoid ending up with stock you can’t sell ⭐️ Why less really is more when you're building a UK-made brand 🎧

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SOS: Why Ordering Too Much Stock is a Costly Mistake is an episode from Make it British Podcast by Kate Hills.

This episode is 12:26 long.

This episode was published on Oct 9, 2025.

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