It was my idea that if you started any kind of business…
“It was my idea that if you started any kind of business, you should begin somewhere near where you hoped to end. In other words, if I wanted to make really good clothes to order, I would start out making good, and therefore expensive, clothes to order. If I started making inexpensive clothes, I thought probably I'd die making them.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Start a business near its intended market to align product quality with customer expectations and avoid misaligned pricing.
In simple terms: Begin near your target market.
Key Takeaway
Align product with market.
Themes
business strategy
market positioning
product development
Mood
strategic
pragmatic
Type
advice
business
When to use this quote
- fashion design
- startup planning
- product launch
- market research
Key Concepts
value proposition
customer segmentation
pricing strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does proximity to your target market influence product decisions?
- What risks arise from mismatched pricing?
A Different Perspective
If you start far from your target market, you may misjudge demand and pricing.