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A great interview with husband and wife duo, Mel and Dean Flintoft.  In 2007, they founded Australia Fashion Labels, a business that now has 5 fashion labels sold throughout the world, both online and through 1700 stockists in 26 countries.   As you can imagine, the fashion world has changed dramatically since 2007.  In our conversation, we discuss:   Starting a business in the Global Financial Crisis with no money Disrupting an industry that was doing seasonal collections (4 per year), by producing 12 collections per year (500+ new products every month!) The change in retailing, including bricks &amp; mortar, online and department stores How to succeed in an industry that is “low barrier to entry”, but “high barrier” to success   It’s a great story – I LOVE the fact, as a husband and wife team, they work so well together.  I hear plenty of stories from businesses that are family-based where being related isn’t a good thing.   If you’re an entrepreneur, or business leader, and are faced with challenges in your startup, scale up or established business that you’re not sure how to solve for, then contact us to discuss how our Executive Coaching / Advisory practice can help you.  Email us on coach@theselfmadetheory.com   Until next time….keep INNOVATING, OVERCOMING and PROSPERING     CONTACT DETAILS FOR MEL, DEAN &amp; AUST FASHION LABELS   Web:    https://www.australianfashionlabels.com.au/ https://fashionbunker.com/   Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/dean-flintoft-4335b893 https://au.linkedin.com/in/melanie-flintoft-39276094 https://au.linkedin.com/company/australian-fashion-labels-pty-ltd   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefashionbunker/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fshnbnkr/ https://www.instagram.com/finderskeepersthelabel/ https://www.instagram.com/keepsakethelabel/ https://www.instagram.com/thefifthlabel/ https://www.instagram.com/cmeocollective/ https://www.instagram.com/jaggarthelabel/   CREDITS Audio Post Production by S.Byrne, in collaboration with the SAE Creative Media Institute, Adelaide, Australia   HELP US I trust your learning some great stuff from all the great entrepreneurs and leaders we feature here on the podcast.    If you are and feel like the podcast is adding value to your business, your career, your ideas or your life, and you would like to help fund the ongoing costs of producing the podcast, then head to www.patreon.com/theselfmadetheory. Even if you can donate the cost of a cup of coffee per month, that would be immensely helpful - check with your accountant, you might even be able to claim it as a tax deduction.  Thanks for your supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A great interview with husband and wife duo, Mel and Dean Flintoft.  In 2007, they founded Australia Fashion Labels, a business that now has 5 fashion labels sold throughout the world, both online and through 1700 stockists in 26 countries. As you can imagine, the fashion world has changed dramatically since 2007.  In our conversation, we discuss: <ul><li>Starting a business in the Global Financial Crisis with no money</li> <li>Disrupting an industry that was doing seasonal collections (4 per year), by producing 12 collections per year (500+ new products every month!)</li> <li>The change in retailing, including bricks &amp; mortar, online and department stores</li> <li>How to succeed in an industry that is “low barrier to entry”, but “high barrier” to success</li> </ul> It’s a great story – I LOVE the fact, as a husband and wife team, they work so well together.  I hear plenty of stories from businesses that are family-based where being related isn’t a good thing. If you’re an entrepreneur, or business leader, and are faced with challenges in your startup, scale up or established business that you’re not sure how to solve for, then contact us to discuss how our Executive Coaching / Advisory practice can help you.  Email us on <a href="mailto:coaching@theselfmadetheory.com">coach@theselfmadetheory.com</a> Until next time….keep INNOVATING, OVERCOMING and PROSPERING CONTACT DETAILS FOR MEL, DEAN &amp; AUST FASHION LABELS Web:    <a href="https://www.australianfashionlabels.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.australianfashionlabels.com.au/</a> <a href="https://fashionbunker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fashionbunker.com/</a> Linkedin: <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/dean-flintoft-4335b893" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://au.linkedin.com/in/dean-flintoft-4335b893</a> <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/melanie-flintoft-39276094" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://au.linkedin.com/in/melanie-flintoft-39276094</a> <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/company/australian-fashion-labels-pty-ltd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://au.linkedin.com/company/australian-fashion-labels-pty-ltd</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thefashionbunker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thefashionbunker/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fshnbnkr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/fshnbnkr/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/finderskeepersthelabel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/finderskeepersthelabel/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/keepsakethelabel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/keepsakethelabel/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefifthlabel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thefifthlabel/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cmeocollective/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cmeocollective/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaggarthelabel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jaggarthelabel/</a> CREDITS Audio Post Production by S.Byrne, in collaboration with the SAE Creative Media Institute, Adelaide, Australia HELP US I trust your learning some great stuff from all the great entrepreneurs and leaders we feature here on the podcast.    If you are and feel like the podcast is adding value to your business, your career, your ideas or your life, and you would like to help fund the ongoing costs of producing the podcast, then head to <a href="http://www.patreon.com/theselfmadetheory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/theselfmadetheory</a>. Even if you can donate the cost of a cup of coffee per month, that would be immensely helpful - check with your accountant, you might even be able to claim it as a tax deduction.  Thanks for your supportSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Mel & Dean Flintoft from "Australian Fashion Labels"

Australian Fashion Labels is a genuine startup success story. It's now a company with multiple fashion brands, 1700 stockists, operations in Australia, the US and China, 140 employees and revenue of $60 Million. We talk to AFL's Adelaide-based founders, Melanie and Dean Flintoft, who sold everything and started the business from their loungeroom, with an unwavering confidence in their innovative business model and an appetite for risk.  We hear about the enormous complexities of their world, from cash flow, through to design, the supply chain and the challenge of entering new countries with different cultures, behaviours and trends.We also talk about what has triggered the company's growth, and how celebrities like Nicole Richie and Solange Knowles came to wear their brands. We also get an insight into what's next for the all conquering Australian Fashion Labels.Find out more about Australian Fashion Labels: http://www.australianfashionlabels.com.au/Rooster Radio is hosted by Andrew Montesi and James Begley.Connect with Rooster Radio - sign up to our mailing list and join our Facebook community:http://roosterradio.biz http://facebook.com/roosterradioHQFor podcasting strategy, production and commercial services, visit: http://apiropodcasts.com For other content and marketing services, visit: http://apiroconsulting.com (Andrew Montesi)For leadership and and high performance services, visit: http://jamesbegley.com.au (James Begley)

Australian Fashion Labels is a genuine startup success story. It's now a company with multiple fashion brands, 1700 stockists, operations in Australia, the US and China, 140 employees and revenue of $60 Million. We talk to AFL's Adelaide-based founders, Melanie and Dean Flintoft, who sold everything and started the business from their loungeroom, with an unwavering confidence in their innovative business model and an appetite for risk. We hear about the enormous complexities of their world, from cash flow, through to design, the supply chain and the challenge of entering new countries with different cultures, behaviours and trends. We also talk about what has triggered the company's growth, and how celebrities like Nicole Richie and Solange Knowles came to wear their brands. We also get an insight into what's next for the all conquering Australian Fashion Labels. Find out more about Australian Fashion Labels: <a href="http://www.australianfashionlabels.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.australianfashionlabels.com.au/</a> Rooster Radio is hosted by Andrew Montesi and James Begley. Connect with Rooster Radio - sign up to our mailing list and join our Facebook community: <a href="http://roosterradio.biz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://roosterradio.biz</a> <a href="http://facebook.com/roosterradioHQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://facebook.com/roosterradioHQ</a> For podcasting strategy, production and commercial services, visit: <a href="http://apiropodcasts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://apiropodcasts.com</a> For other content and marketing services, visit: <a href="http://apiroconsulting.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://apiroconsulting.com</a> (Andrew Montesi) For leadership and and high performance services, visit: <a href="http://jamesbegley.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://jamesbegley.com.au</a> (James Begley)

Ep 63 Melanie And Dean Flintoft On Building A Global Fashion Empire From Their Lounge Room