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The Business of Apparel

Rachel Erickson

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Rachel Erickson brings her 20 years of expertise in the apparel manufacturing industry to this show to inspire you to build your best brand yet. Each week, you’ll hear from Rachel along with other industry experts who are shedding light on what is needed to build your own apparel line from scratch or to take your existing apparel brand to the next level and create sustainable and unstoppable growth. Rachel’s big emphasis on proper techniques, sustainable practices and business clarity will b ...
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Rhythm Of The Road

Jeremy Schreifels

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Welcome to "Rhythm of The Road" with your multi-talented host, Jeremy Schreifels! A seasoned touring musician, audio producer, author, designer, creator, business, and transformative leadership coach, Jeremy brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the nomadic lifestyle. Having spent years on the road, performing in different cities, and meeting people from all walks of life, Jeremy has a treasure trove of stories, insights, and wisdom to share. This podcast is not just about ...
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Welcome to Musitations™ – Sound Healing and Sound Wisdom for a world in need. On Musitations™ we explore all things musical, meditative and creative for healing, transforming and awakening the relationship between nature, culture and the soul. I'm Michael Brant DeMaria and I'm your host and guide on this journey on the edge of a new Millennium. I bring my 30+ years of experience as an integrative, holistic wellness guide, bestselling author, meditation/yoga/mindfulness teacher and a 4-time G ...
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EPISODE 50: Debunking Everything You Thought You Knew About The Apparel Industry with Rachel Erickson Here we go! Season 2 of the Rhythm of the Road is officially on the road and today's episode features an amazing guest, Rachel Erickson of Unmarked Street and The Business of Apparel Podcast. Rachel's journey from a young girl passionate about sewi…
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EPISODE 51: Practice is NOT Rehearsal Welcome back to The Rhythm of the Road Podcast! We promised to level up in season 2 and today's episode honors just that. We're discussing differences between practicing solo and rehearsing as a group. This one goes out to all of my musician friends for sure. After spending over two decades as a freelance drumm…
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Fashion Freelancer vs. High-End Consultant: How to Choose the Right Industry Professional For You Welcome back to The Business of Apparel Podcast! In this episode, Rachel is breaking down the characteristics of both freelancers and high-end consultants in the Fashion industry, and what to think about when making this choice. There is an infectious …
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Jumping Into Size-Inclusive, Sustainable Fashion with Hayley Matthews-Jones In today’s episode, we are back with a brand-new guest interview! This time, Rachel is chatting with Hayley Matthews-Jones, the visionary founder behind The Jump. Discover how Hayley has shaped her understanding of local economies and sustainability, and why her personal st…
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EPISODE 49: End of a Season | Time to Grow Well, this is it. The end of a season. Every journey has its bumps, and mine was no different. Today, we celebrate the end of an incredible first season of Rhythm of the Road Podcast, and I can't help but reflect on the powerful lessons learned: from conquering fears to the undeniable strength found in per…
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New Rebrand Announcement + Exciting Updates for Unmarked Street! We are so excited!! In this episode, Rachel is announcing the new rebrand of The Business of Apparel and Unmarked Street! You may notice a few changes as you’re watching this new episode and going forward, but that’s not all that’s happening. Rachel and her team have been working arou…
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EPISODE 48: Managing Transitions | Making the Most of Change Welcome back! Today, we're exploring the art of managing transitions in our daily lives. Whether it's shifting from your workday to your evening routine, juggling multiple jobs, or even handling a long commute, I'm here to help and provide practical tools to navigate these moments. It's i…
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40 to 40 Series, Week 6: Confirming and Questioning My Stance on Religion In this episode, Rachel is wrapping up the 40 to 40 series with the controversial topic of Religion. Rachel grew up in a devout Catholic family, and was accustomed to the rituals and traditions that defined her early years—attending Catholic school, participating in weekly ma…
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EPISODE 47: Audiobook Adventures | Audiobook PRO TIPS! Welcome back to the Audiobook Adventures series! This time, I'm revealing a few pro tips to make your audiobook recording an enjoyable experience. We'll start off with learning to master your breath and maintain a relaxed demeanor. We also emphasize the importance of endurance, both physical an…
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40 to 40 Series, Week 5: My Gender Discrimination Story In this episode, Rachel is discussing another hard-hitting topic in the 40 to 40 Series, this time…gender discrimination. Growing up, Rachel was always told that hard work would pave the way to success, but her journey in the corporate fashion industry has shown a harsher reality. Rachel share…
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EPISODE 46: Change Is Coming (Are you ready for it?) In this episode, we're navigating one of our biggest fears...change. For over a decade, change has been my constant companion, from traveling for gigs to the fluctuating stability of studio work. Each twist and turn has taught me invaluable lessons in resilience and strategy, allowing me to find …
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40 to 40 Series, Week 4: Adrenaline Junkie! In this episode, Rachel is taking us along for the ride in the next part of the 40 to 40 Series! What happens when a skydiving enthusiast, a Formula 1 fanatic, and a triathlete steps into the business world? Rachel is sharing the more thrilling side of her life — from the heart-pounding jump out of a plan…
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EPISODE 45: Mixed Media Series | Are some people SO creative, they can't think outside of the box? Welcome to the first installment of the Mixed Media Series with Nell Tice of enTICEing Media! This series will feature topics related to creativity and whatever else our creative brains may come up with in the moment. In this first episode, we get rig…
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40 to 40 Series, Week 3: Our Childfree by Choice Story In today’s episode, Rachel is going a little deeper in the 40 to 40 Series and approaching the subject she and her husband rarely, if ever, talk about publicly…the decision to be Childfree by choice. Together with her husband Kyle, Rachel navigated the realm of societal expectations and interna…
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EPISODE 44: Designing Your Week, Part 3 | Balance Is a Swinging Pendulum In this episode, I'm wrapping up the Designing Your Week series with part 3, and this time, we're discussing balance. What does balance mean in the chaos of our daily lives? How can we achieve harmony in our week without striving for an impossible ideal? Balance is just the co…
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40 to 40 Series, Week 2: You Can Take the Girl Out of the Midwest, but You Can’t Take the Midwest Out of the Girl In today’s episode, Rachel is continuing the 40 to 40 series with an intimate exploration of how her Midwest upbringing and large family dynamics have shaped her journey as a fashion entrepreneur. Growing up in Ohio with a strong German…
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EPISODE 43: Power of Podcasting | Podcast Hosting and Mental Gymnastics Welcome back! In this episode of Rhythm of the Road, I'm approaching the subject of podcasting. Since we at Box 7 Media produce this podcast, among many others, we have some experience in navigating the waters of what it's like to adjust, be a good host, and make sure you're fo…
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40 to 40 Series, Week 1: Confessions! In today’s episode, Rachel is embarking on a special six-week "40 to 40 Countdown" series to celebrate her 40th birthday! In this inaugural episode, Rachel candidly shares her journey of overcoming discomfort with social media and highlighting her commitment to honesty, as it is consistently one of her most tre…
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EPISODE 42: Prepare for IMPACT! Realizing the True Power of Your Story with Lori Jewett Lori Jewett, my friend and amazing human, joins me today on an uplifting journey filled with self-discovery and realization on harnessing the true power of your story. As a mother, wife, and dedicated community member, Lori's evolution from running an insurance …
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On the Move: Our Crazy Moving Stories from Over the Years, Part 2 In today’s episode, Rachel is continuing the journey with part 2 of the On the Move series. This unique series features part 1 of the crazy moving stories from over the years, beginning with just before the Great Recession all the way up to right before this last move in the last epi…
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EPISODE 41: Designing Your Week, Part 2 | Building Time Through Boundaries Welcome back, this is part 2 of your journey to mastering the art of designing your week. In part 1 of this mini-series, we kicked things off by stressing the importance of assessing your current routine through a detailed time study. Today, we're talking about setting bound…
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On the Move: Our Crazy Moving Stories from Over the Years, Part 1 In today’s episode, Rachel has got us wondering…where in the world is Rachel!? This unique series features part 1 of the crazy moving stories from over the years, beginning with just before the Great Recession all the way up to right before this last move JUST made (stay tuned for pa…
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EPISODE 40: Designing Your Week, Part 1 | Assess Before You Address This episode of Rhythm of the Road podcast is part 1 of your journey to mastering the art of planning your week, whether you're a meticulous planner or someone who thrives on spontaneity. In part 1 of this mini-series, I'm dedicated to helping you design your week for optimal effic…
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Don’t Just Survive, Learn How to Thrive in Your Apparel Business! In today’s episode, Rachel is showing us that it is absolutely possible to thrive in the apparel industry during challenging economic times. She doesn’t hold back on the real struggles—and welcomes triumphs, of running an apparel business. Even as Rachel enters her third year at Unma…
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EPISODE 39: Follow Directions...The Process is Simple We all know the stigma behind guys not being able to follow directions. I'm guilty as charged, but one day I asked the question, can simply following directions be your ticket to success? In this episode, I approach the often overlooked power of adhering to simple, step-by-step instructions. Whe…
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How Unmarked Street Does It Differently: Tips to Avoid Burnout In today’s episode, Rachel is addressing a chronic issue in the apparel industry, burnout. Unmarked Street is leading the charge in creating healthier work environments by setting clear boundaries and recognizing what truly matters. You’ll hear practical tips like avoiding work apps on …
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EPISODE 38: Getting In Tune with The King of Trop Rock Radio, Ken Tice I'm super excited to introduce you to my guest on this one, Ken Tice, who I affectionately call the "King of Trop Rock Radio," but better yet, my friend. Ken is an entrepreneur whose past year has been a whirlwind of live radio, podcasting, and travel vlogging, and oh yea, his b…
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Crossing the Goal Line: From Corporate to Consulting with Prashanth Peketi In today’s episode, Rachel is sitting down for a chat with Prashanth Paketi, an experienced project manager and consultant who has worked with corporate giants like Adidas and Nike, to share his career journey and insights from the world of apparel. Prashanth takes us throug…
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EPISODE 37: Audiobook Adventures | Your Story. Your Voice. Welcome back...in this episode, we're kicking off the Audiobook Adventures series where we're spilling all the secrets to creating captivating audiobooks and elevating your storytelling game. We'll get into the artistic and technical sides of audiobook production, but specifically in this e…
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Best Of: The Top 3 Business of Apparel Podcast Episodes In today’s episode, Rachel is giving us something a little unique. We’ve compiled the top 3 performing Business of Apparel Podcast episodes for you! This episode includes snippets of the following episodes: -International vs. Domestic Manufacturing, What You Need to Think About -Light the Fire…
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EPISODE 36: Things to Do to Take Care of YOU! In this episode, I'm talking to YOU. Yes, you. I'm talking about making yourself a priority. I'm heading straight into the often neglected realm of self-care, and talking through why focusing on your own needs can feel uncomfortable and how to overcome those barriers. From peaceful morning routines to t…
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On the Way to Hellville: My Brandy Melville Documentary Review In today’s episode, Rachel is putting a twist on the subject of sustainability and fast fashion by offering her review of a popular HBO MAX documentary, Brandy Hellville & The Cult of Fast Fashion. Having spent her fair share of time in the trenches of manufacturing with Abercrombie & F…
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EPISODE 35: New Month, New Week, New Routine...You Can Start Anytime What if you could reboot your routine anytime, not just at the start of the year? Good news, you can! In this episode of Rhythm of the Road, we explore the power of new beginnings and how even the smallest changes can lead to meaningful progress. I recently started my own journey …
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How to Play The Office Politics Game In today’s episode, Rachel diving right into corporate office politics and in the industry of apparel, Rachel has learned a thing or two about securing that next promotion or pay raise. It's a journey layered with challenges and requires a combination of strategy, education, and sometimes defensive measures when…
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EPISODE 34: Navigating Life's Wild Adventures with the Safari Dude, Steve Fredlund Hey everybody, I'm back with another amazing guest episode, this time with the "Safari Dude" and my friend, Steve Fredlund. Did you ever think about life as a safari? From his humanitarian efforts in Rwanda to the breathtaking adventures of African safaris, Steve’s s…
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Tailoring to Modern Moms in The Apparel Industry with Magda Lasota In today’s episode, Rachel is chatting with the very talented, Magda Lasota, the force behind MLM Brand! When Magda traded her corporate badge for the entrepreneurial rollercoaster, she didn't just start a business; she sparked a movement for mothers in the workplace. Magda recounts…
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EPISODE 33: Empower Them With Tools | Let THEM Do The Work In this latest Rhythm of the Road episode, I'm sharing one of the most powerful tools I've come across yet, Dan Martell's book, "Buy Back Your Time" and its groundbreaking 1-3-1 method. It's a liberating approach that encourages autonomy and empowers your team to not only identify the probl…
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Clean Out the Proverbial Closet: My Small Wardrobe is On Purpose! In today’s episode, Rachel is addressing the digital trolls, encouraging us to clean out our proverbial closets by way of realizing that focusing on the negative comments is worthless, and the reasons why her wardrobe is intentionally small. Rachel shares real strategies to brush off…
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EPISODE 32: Small Adjustments Make a HUGE Impact Recently, I had a revelation during a routine meeting that shifted the way I see our daily grind. As I chatted with a talented group of colleagues about our workflow inefficiencies, it dawned on me how the smallest adjustment could make a huge impact. This new episode is a true testament to the old a…
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Girl Math: Shatter the Stigma and Make It Work For You In today’s episode, Rachel is approaching the ever-so-popular subject of Girl Math, the stereotype along with it and how to make it work FOR you. We are reclaiming the term as a symbol of women's financial acumen. Rachel describes how, *gasp,* women are actually good with numbers! We will touch…
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00:00 Intro 06:23 Travis' Journey 12:20 Travis attacked by Dogs in a Monastery in Thailand! 17:00 Travis and Drew's humbly start their YouTube channel in a 350sq ft studio apartment! 21:00 Travis shares about surprises and insights about his Sound Healing Journey 25:00 Michael's Yoga Nidra, Samskaras and release of emotions in Sound Healing and Med…
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EPISODE 31: Doing the Work, Even When You Don't Want To Every so often, we find ourselves in the thick of a project that tests our limits, and this week was my turn to wrestle with just that. In this new episode, I'm sharing the raw details of tackling a massive task that almost got the best of me, and if you've ever found yourself staring down the…
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How to Train for Running A Successful Business with Martha Schoenewe In today’s episode, Rachel is sitting down with Martha Schoenewe, the creative force behind Tangent Tees, who joins us to weave her personal narrative of overcoming doubt to become a staunch advocate for runners and human beings of every shape and size. We will discover the vibran…
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EPISODE 30: Creative Dreams Don't Pay the Bills...Until They Do with Nell Tice I am back with another episode of Rhythm of the Road, but this time, we're doing something a little different. I have my first guest with me today, Nell Tice of enTICEing Media. After a bold departure from her role as COO, Nell began championing for those who seek to fol…
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Grade Rules vs. Body Size Charts In today’s episode, Rachel is addressing a topic that’s been garnering some questions from clients and social media followers, Grade Rules and how they’re different from Body Size Charts. Knowing this difference is a crucial aspect for any apparel brand looking to ensure their clothing fits their customers just righ…
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EPISODE 29: The Art of Setting Boundaries for Personal Growth Welcome back to another episode of The Rhythm of the Road Podcast! In this one, we're getting into the importance of setting boundaries and we go beyond the "buzzword" to give you actionable strategies for personal and professional growth. I share my journey in segmenting my day to honor…
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Let’s Nerd Out on Cycling Apparel! In today’s episode, Rachel is taking us on a ride through the exciting world of cycling and apparel! With Rache’s background as a triathlete and experiences from a cycling-enthusiastic environment, we are bringing to light the importance of proper gear in this super-niche yet fascinating sport. We’ll also go throu…
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EPISODE 28: NOT Just Another Fitness Program | 75 Hard & Mental Toughness In today's episode, we're going to explore what was a game-changing program for me, 75 Hard. This isn't your run-of-the-mill fitness program; it's an intimate revelation of how a blend of simple, daily tasks morph into life-changing habits. From the grit needed to stick to th…
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Light the Fire in Your Apparel Business vs. Putting the Fire Out with Yushkova Design Founder, YAY In today’s special episode, Rachel chats with industry maven Yevgeniya Yushkova, known to the industry as YAY.. With over two decades of apparel industry experience and a boutique approach to client relations, YAY articulates the unique challenges and…
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EPISODE 27: The Tool Doesn't Matter | Getting The Job Done Choosing the right tool for the job, be it music production, entrepreneurship, or beyond, is only half of the battle. In this episode, I stress the importance of tools that not only fit seamlessly into our workflow but also amplify our creativity and lead to the high-level results you and y…
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