Maria Pesin knows fashion, especially the business side of the fashion industry. Do you know how Manolo Blahnik got his start in the industry? How he leveraged a paltry 3 grand into one of the world’s most famous luxury brands? While she doesn’t take credit for Manolo’s success, Maria has walked a similar path on numerous occasions. The world of fashion is not silicon valley, and it has nothing to do with Madison Avenue marketing. In this industry there is ALWAYS room for something new and exciting, but you have to have your ducks in a row. If that’s what you need, believe me, Maria is the General Patton of fashion ducks!
By Maria Pesin | Business , Fashion
Do you have what it takes to have a successful fashion brand? Starting your own fashion brand is risky. You put a lot of your own money into it and lets face it, it might not be successful. So how do you know if you have a better than average chance of making it? Well, […]
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By Maria Pesin | Business , Fashion , Sales
Being aware of the critical mistakes fashion designers make and avoiding them will raise your chances of being successful in your business. Being a fashion designer is not just about making pretty clothes. Though wouldn’t it be fun if that were all it was? The fashion industry is a business and the point of it […]
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By Maria Pesin | Business , Fashion
Thriving or Surviving, what is your business doing? I am always networking and meeting new people in the fashion industry. Many of which are looking to become my client and work with me. The other day I had a lovely conversation with a woman who started her fashion business a couple of years ago. While […]
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By Maria Pesin | Vibe Consulting
Growing your on-line business is especially important right now. I am a big advocate for having an online business. Yes, you can also sell to stores but with the current buying climate impacted by the Pandemic and brick and mortar stores suffering you really need to have a website that people can buy from. At […]
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By Maria Pesin | Vibe Consulting
Why is this the perfect time to build a direct to consumer business? The Pandemic has changed the world. From the way we socialize to how we do business. Many fashion companies have suffered through these times. But some have seen the opportunities in the challenge and have managed to grow their businesses. When the […]
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By Maria Pesin | Vibe Consulting
Watch this podcast about how to get through tough times with Maria Pesin of Vibe Consulting and Sandra of Gitana Styling about how to get through tough times in business. Click here to listen to the podcast.
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By Maria Pesin | Vibe Consulting
Thing about your career after the crisis is over? Watch this video with marketing guru Dennis Lewis and Maria Pesin, CEO of Vibe Consulting. Listen to their opinions as they discuss the opportunities in the crisis? How you might redefine your career.
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By Maria Pesin | Vibe Consulting
Running your business from Home is not only something you need to do in during the current crisis, but also once you do it you may never go back. I started my consulting business 6 years ago. When I first started my business I worked from home. As I have grown my company I have considered getting […]
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By Maria Pesin | Vibe Consulting
What do I do now? This is the refrain being said all over the world, especially in the fashion industry. The Corona virus is hitting us hard. With many businesses unsure of what to do. Let’s face it. Fashion is not a dire need. Masks are a need. Toilet paper is a need. Fashion is a want. Since retailers have closed shop […]
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By Maria Pesin | Vibe Consulting
Buying fashion on line has been popular for some time. For many brick and mortar stores it is a significant part of their business. I always advocate for creating on line stores for my clients. However, in the past retail stores still represented a larger portion of the business. Well obviously that is changing now. With most stores closed […]
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