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By Susannah Davda | The Shoe Consultant

How to Find a Shoe Manufacturer – a video masterclass for start-ups

how to find a shoe manufacturer masterclass with Susannah Davda and Marion Ayonote

£45.00

A 45 minute video recording of my masterclass all about how to find the right manufacturer for your start-up shoe brand.

You will receive advice on:

  • How to find, approach and build a relationship with your chosen shoe factory
  • How to find the right factory for your product type/construction or fit
  • How to know which country to source from
  • Sourcing agent or direct to factory? Which is best?
  • Do you need to pay for lasts and sole moulds?
  • Essentials to prepare for your factory
  • Why won’t a factory reply to your messages?

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How to Find a Shoe Manufacturer - Susannah Davda + Marion Ayonote

A 45 minute video recording of my masterclass all about how to find the right manufacturer for your start-up shoe brand.

You will receive advice on:

  • How to find, approach and build a relationship with your chosen shoe factory
  • How to find the right factory for your product type/construction or fit
  • How to know which country to source from
  • Sourcing agent or direct to factory? Which is best?
  • Do you need to pay for lasts and sole moulds?
  • Essentials to prepare for your factory
  • Why won’t a factory reply to your messages?

This masterclass is hosted by Susannah Davda: a footwear industry expert, who has helped entrepreneurs to start shoe brands since 2015 with special guest Marion Ayonote: founder and designer of her eponymous luxury shoe brand.

Masterclass attendee testimonials

“I really enjoyed the masterclass. I saw the masterclass recording and could actually sit down and pause the video while I was taking notes so I don’t miss anything. I couldn’t have ever guessed that this was Susannah’s first masterclass ! She’s such a pro ! 

I also loved that instead of a powerpoint or ‘brush over the top’ kind of masterclass, this was a conversation. Marion was the perfect candidate for this topic. In some of the other masterclasses out there, guest speakers are only talking about how much of a struggle it was to get to where they are right now. Marion on the other hand gives us a different story of how to move forward after the recognition starts to build up, which is a topic fairly untouched by a lot of speakers and even schools !

I got a lot of real life situation pointers, and it was really good and detailed. Can’t wait to attend more masterclasses by you.” – Ritvika

“Susannah’s class was everything I expected it to be – thorough and insightful. 

I loved that talented and accomplished designer Marion Ayonote was tapped to be a part of the conversation to detail her experience with finding and working with manufacturers, specifically as a designer, without a sourcing agent. Susannah gave great input and, honestly, helped me consider solutions that I hadn’t before. It was all very eye-opening. As someone who is building a brand, I find Susannah’s knowledge priceless and look forward to the next class.” – Chadette

Susannah Davda

Founder of The Shoe Consultant, Susannah Davda, has loved shoes from a young age. She obtained a degree in Footwear Design and went on to work for shoe retailers and brands within the UK and internationally. Susannah possesses a diverse skill set from design, product management and buying to sales, marketing and retail. In 2015, she launched her consultancy business.

Susannah helps people to start successful shoe brands, from concept to launch and beyond.

Marion Ayonote

A Cordwainers alumna with award winning footwear and accessories expertise, Marion Ayonote draws inspiration for her eponymous label from a rich tapestry of experiences. Internationally educated, widely travelled and a patron of the Arts. Marion Ayonote footwear, handbags and accessories are heirloom-worthy classics featured in some of the most important fashion magazines, Coveted by celebrities and stylish women alike.

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