{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms","title":"272: The Cold Pitch That Landed JoAnne a $7800 Freelance Project","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2883,"description":"What if you could skip the job application—and still land the client? That’s exactly what JoAnne Hopkins did when she spotted a job post on Indeed, did a little sleuthing, and cold-pitched the founder directly. The result? A $7,800 freelance project doing what she loves most: tech design. In this episode, JoAnne shares how she turned burnout from running her own brand into clarity, confidence, and a booked-out freelance business she actually enjoys. If you’ve ever questioned your niche, your path, or your pricing—this episode will give you real talk, real strategy, and a whole lot of permission to do things your own way.\nResources:\n266: From Self-Doubt and a Factory Job to Freelance Biz Owner: Caroline’s One-Year Transformation\nAbout JoAnne:\nJoAnne is an apparel technical design leader with over a decade of experience specializing in men’s swim and surf, as well as women’s swim, surf, activewear, resort, and lifestyle apparel. She has collaborated with both established brands and start-ups to bring exceptional products to market, with a strong focus on achieving the perfect fit.\nConnect with JoAnne:\nEmail her at afibrands@gmail.com \nFollow her on InstagramConnect on LinkedIn  ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/aKuVxL8JmweBENlQ3ijRBkKP2y4MyoOXJoGtd_pgZ84/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MDEx/Y2M3YzBjYTI4NTM4/ZWNjY2QzNDUyZTY5/N2VhYi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}