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Welcome to today’s episode, in which Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, discusses the fascinating journey of Franne Golde, Founder and CEO of Franne Golde and a former songwriter who danced her way into the fashion industry and established a thriving...
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Welcome to today’s episode, in which Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures, discusses the fascinating journey of Franne Golde, Founder and CEO of Franne Golde and a former songwriter who danced her way into the fashion industry and established a thriving specialty retail brand.
Franne Golde is a women's apparel brand that created the "Magic" Pants and other figure-flattering basics for the office or wherever life takes you.
She is a former songwriter who turned her love for fashion into a thriving business.
In this interview, we explored:
- How her roots in music influenced her entrepreneurial path
- The accidental start of her fashion journey with a school boutique fundraiser and how it blossomed into a full-fledged clothing line.
- Discovering a unique fabric led to creating a game-changing pair of pants.
- Overcoming manufacturing hurdles with the help of personal connections.
- Franne’s belief in commitment and how the universe conspires to assist dedicated people.
- Her strategy in using online marketing, personal outreach, and referrals over traditional advertising.
- A serendipitous endorsement from Oprah Winfrey’s stylist, propelling her “magic pants” into the limelight.
- Addressing the challenges of balancing marketing expenses and adapting to market changes.
- The importance of in-person interactions and maintaining a personal touch within a converted recording studio space.
- And so much more...
For entrepreneurs and dreamers alike, Franne’s journey offers inspiration and practical insights into navigating the business world and successfully shifting from one career to another.
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