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From Idea to Production: How to Work with Manufacturers the Right Way

30K tiktok followers

100k in revenue

30K tiktok followers 100k in revenue

BY: Arsema Beshue

TIKTOK

Date & Time
Monday, November 4, 2025 • 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST (Live Masterclass via Zoom Webinar)

Tickets

$20.00

From launching her own womenswear label Twenty Four to building Studio 24, Arsema Beshue has firsthand experience with the challenges of finding manufacturers and scaling production. In this live session, she will share the key lessons she learned in her first rounds of production including how to find reliable factories, how to spot red flags, and how to understand production costs and timelines. With her background as a social media manager for Matte Brand and Samaria Leah Denim, and as a founder who has grown a community of more than 30K brand owners and entrepreneurs, Arsema brings both creative and practical insight into building a clothing brand from the ground up.

About This Session

Turning an idea into a real product takes more than creativity — it takes strategy, communication, and the right partners. In this session, Arsema shares what she has learned from producing collections for her brand Twenty Four and from helping other founders through Studio 24.

You will learn how to find reliable manufacturers, how to spot red flags early, and how to understand production costs and timelines before you commit. Arsema will also share how to manage the sampling process, communicate clearly with factories, and set up your production for long term success.

Whether you are preparing to produce your first collection or want to improve your current process, this session will give you practical steps to turn your vision into a finished product the right way.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to Find a Manufacturer: Where to look, how to vet factories, and what to ask before you commit

  • Mistakes to Avoid: The early missteps that led to delays, wasted money, and stress, and how you can skip them

  • Wins That Worked: The strategies that helped secure reliable partners and smoother production

  • Production Timelines: How long sampling and bulk orders actually take and how to set clear expectations

  • Production Costs: Breaking down minimums, deposits, shipping, and hidden fees so you do not overspend

  • Suppliers That Work with Major Brands: How to identify factories that also produce for companies like Skims or Lululemon and what that means for you

  • What to Message Your Manufacturer: The exact type of information and photos you need to send for clarity

  • Clear Communication: How to speak to manufacturers so you get what you want made without confusion

  • Red Flags to Watch For: Lack of transparency, constant delays, low quality samples, poor communication, and payment risks

  • Step by Step Process: From first outreach to sampling to placing your first bulk order

Format & Agenda (approx.)

  • 0:00 – 0:05 Welcome and Introduction

  • 0:05 – 0:20 How to Find a Manufacturer and Suppliers that Work with Major Brands

  • 0:20 – 0:35 My Mistakes and Lessons Learned about Production Costs and Timelines

  • 0:35 – 0:50 My Wins and Actionable Steps including Messaging and Red Flags

  • 0:50 – 1:00 Live Audience Q&A and Closing

Who Should Attend

  • Founders preparing to launch their first clothing brand or product line

  • Entrepreneurs struggling to find reliable manufacturers

  • Creatives who want to understand the production process from sample to bulk order

  • Anyone looking to save time, money, and stress when it comes to manufacturing

About ARSEMA BESHUE

Arsema Beshue is the founder of Twenty Four, a womenswear brand, and Studio 24, a resource hub for brand owners. With experience in growing a brand from scratch, she has navigated the ups and downs of finding manufacturers, creating samples, and scaling production. Arsema has also worked as a social media manager for Matte Brand and Samaria Leah Denim, giving her firsthand experience in building digital presence for fashion brands at different stages of growth.

She has built a community of more than 30K followers across social media and over the years has generated hundreds of thousands in sales through both her clothing brand. As a founder, she brings a transparent perspective on the real challenges of manufacturing and shares practical steps that help new brand owners avoid costly mistakes while building strong, long term relationships with factories.

FAQs

Do I need an existing brand or product line to attend?
No. Whether you’re brainstorming or already building, the insights apply at any stage.

Will this be interactive like a Zoom call?
This is a webinar. You can view and submit questions via Q&A; your camera/mic will not be active.

Will there be a recording?
No, this ticket is for live access only.

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