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Hey friends,
Thank you Will McClelland for the intro to our guest today on The Consumer VC Podcast, Sarah LaFleur, founder of M.M.LaFleur. M.M.LaFleur creates luxury apparel and accessories with the same attention to detail as high-end fashion houses.
We discuss:
What led to founding M.M.Lafleur
How she convinced manufacturers to take a chance on her
Doing things that don’t scale
Her approach to brand launch and distribution
Growing beyond women’s workwear
Adapting to COVID
Thanks for listening.
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