Planning to Start Your Own Footwear Brand? Start Now!
Download my free e-book to help you choose the right manufacturers, optimize prototypes, avoid cost surprises, set pricing strategies, and sourcing quality materials to start your own footwear brand now.
The 5 Critical Pillars
Each chapter unlocks a new level of understanding, paving the way for your own shoe business. By the time you finish reading this, you will be able to…
- 01
Manufacturers
Choose the Right Partners
- 02
Prototypes and Samples Lead Time
Stay in Control
- 03
Prototypes & Samples Cost
Understand the Investment
- 04
Production (Final Shoes) Price
Establish Your Pricing Strategy
- 05
Materials Sourcing
Build Trust in Quality
This E-Book Is for You If…
- You're thinking to launch your footwear brand
- You already have a fashion brand but you're struggling with footwear development and production
- You don't know how to find suppliers who can meet your specific requirements and expectations
- Materials choices are overwhelming you
- Sample delays give you nightmares
- Cost surprises keep popping up
- You want to understand how the prices of footwear are calculated
- You're exploring the sourcing adventure
What My Clients Say…
“After many years working in the industry, I was so happy to find Nancy (Portugal Production). She has the utmost enthusiasm for her work and her clients. I can always put my trust in her to find the best possible outcomes for our projects.”
Danielle Louise
Founder of ATIANA, Australia
“Hi everyone. The shoes have all arrived and they look gorgeous!! I'm so happy with them! Thank you. very excited to see the next ones too!”
Jocie Juritz
Designer of Jocie Juritz Collection, UK
“It has been absolutely game changing for my business. It's really important to work with an agency that can take time to really understand your business and your needs, and then help you perfect that.”
Amanda Overs
Founder of I CAN MAKE SHOES, UK
Hey, Nice to Meet You…
I'm Nancy Oliveira, Your Footwear Brand Mentor
I've made it my mission to simplify the sourcing process for brands, designers, and founders.
Drawing on a decade of experience in developing and producing footwear for both established and new brands, many of them starting from their very first shoe!
It's been an incredible journey, and I am confident that by providing you with precise information on crucial factors like costs and turnaround times, along with sharing the best strategies and highlighting common mistakes, you'll be in the best possible position to determine the right solutions for your project!