March 7th, 2018
What does it mean to be tough? Try being a new mom, becoming an entrepreneur, and running…
July 4th, 2016
Happy Fourth of July!! As we celebrate the independence of our nation, we turn to the makers who are forging their path to the American…
June 13th, 2016
Often in business, terms are interchanged for each other: brand vs. product, objectives…
June 5th, 2016
When I first started my apparel line, the most important goal besides the design and…
April 15th, 2016
No matter what result you got on the quiz above, only you can truly decide if you’re ready to commit to being an entrepreneur. First…
April 5th, 2016
Photo by WOCinTech Leading the entrepreneurial life takes guts. You are standing out on your own to create/design/build something new and unique. The start up phase is thrilling. You get to wear…
March 12th, 2016
In 2015, I took the leap and started an e-commerce apparel company called Rockridge. Our brand was conceived with the desire to create…
February 26th, 2016
We love seeing American Made blossom, and it’s all thanks to the strength of relationships between factories and brands. This week we sat…
February 10th, 2016
The brand I co-founded, Stock Mfg. Co., is officially 3 years old this month. Prior to Stock, I co-founded and ran a startup that was, by…
February 7th, 2016
Larry Baker is the co-founder at Bolstr. Through a large network of investors who provide fast and flexible business loans, his team is bringing affordable access to capital to small and medium…
February 5th, 2016
Chances are if you are reading the Maker’s Row blog you have been there before or you are there right now. Leaving a full-time job to…
February 4th, 2016
Taking a money making tactic and turning it into a full-time business is difficult. Expanding that business beyond yourself is even more…
February 3rd, 2016
“Takes Two to Tango” – Al Hoffman and Dick Manning I’m going to come right…
January 31st, 2016
Named as one of Forbes 30 under 30, Lisa Fetterman is the CEO of Nomiku. Nomiku is an award-winning machine for sous vide cooking that is…
January 13th, 2016
I started Canvy’s Bag Company two years ago as a college kid with a half-sharpened…
January 11th, 2016
Positive energy, purpose, and persistence are key to succeeding in a business. This…
January 2nd, 2016
As a new brand, thinking outside of the box to develop a marketing plan can be critical to success. Being a startup, you may not have all…
December 26th, 2015
Launching your own product takes more than a background in design – it also requires familiarity with business fundamentals. Luckily,…
December 21st, 2015
One of the most direct ways to get your product in front of customers (and skip over working with a retailer) is through e-commerce….
December 16th, 2015
Josh Sprague is the founder of Orange Mud, which he created the “change the way runners look at hydration. The company’s tagline is…
December 14th, 2015
I’ve spoken before about the “Maker’s Catch-22.” In short, you have to sell widgets in order to make money, but you need money…
December 7th, 2015
You’ve made the big decision to start your own brand. You’ve selected a factory to manufacture your products and are talking with a…
November 28th, 2015
I’ve been designing Tabii Just for about a year and half. When I first launched my line, finding a factory was one of my biggest…
November 25th, 2015
Gina Kuyers is the founder of Luxeire, a women’s innerwear brand. She is a practicing school psychologist but recently made the leap…
November 24th, 2015
Last week, Maker’s Row and General Assembly collaborated on a panel event featuring Made in NY entrepreneurs within the design and…
November 22nd, 2015
Matt Taylor is the CEO of Tracksmith, a largely American-made apparel brand for…
November 18th, 2015
I can’t go back to having a regular job. Sure, entrepreneurship has its up and downs, but it’s addicting and never boring. Most…
November 12th, 2015
Starting a company means that you’re going to need a lawyer. A lawyer can help you determine the best legal structure for your company,…
November 5th, 2015
Let’s face it, binge-watching is a winter staple (and a fall staple, and a summer staple…). Now that it’s time to break…
October 31st, 2015
Happy Halloween! Spooked yet? Don’t worry, you will be. We’ve rounded up some of the scariest startup horror stories from…
October 29th, 2015
Need to keep your ear to the ground, but not sure where to start? We’ve put together a list of ten inspiring podcasts to give you a…