I was honestly ready to give up. I had wasted so much money on samples that never matched what I asked for the stitching was off, fabrics were wrong, deadlines kept slipping. I spent almost a year bouncing from one so-called ‘supplier’ to another. When I finally got TAC’s Manufacturer Master List, it was like the light switched on. The confidence of working with trusted and tested manufacturers changed everything. My brand finally looks and feels like the vision I had in my head. Time really is more valuable than money and TAC saved me both

Before TAC, I thought maybe I wasn’t cut out for this. I wasted thousands of dollars on bad sweaters and hoodies that didn’t even survive one wash. I was heartbroken because I knew my designs were strong, but the quality wasn’t. With TAC’s manufacturers, I found partners who actually understood my standards. The quality uplift my brand has experienced is night and day. I also joined the Membership Club, and it’s the first time I felt like I wasn’t on this journey alone. Having a group of brand owners sharing lessons — and manufacturers showing up live to answer questions — is priceless. It feels like a family where everyone wins together.

I spent twelve months trying to source just one reliable manufacturer. Twelve months of ghosted emails, empty promises, and wasted samples. When I finally got TAC’s list, it cut through all the noise. In one week, I was connected to manufacturers who responded quickly, delivered quality, and actually listened. And the Membership Club? It’s best-in-class. No other group actually brings real manufacturers into the conversation. The calls opened my eyes to things I didn’t even know I was missing. Money lost can be replaced. Time? Never. TAC gave me both back.

Starting out, I thought it was normal to keep losing money on ‘test’ samples. But when I calculated it, I had wasted nearly $5,000 in less than six months and still had no product worth selling. Getting TAC’s Manufacturer Master List changed the game. For the first time, I didn’t feel like I was gambling with my brand. The manufacturers were responsive, professional, and the quality? Unmatched. My brand feels like it’s leveled up overnight. Honestly, I only wish I had found TAC sooner.

I cried the day I got my first order right because for two years, I never did. Every sample before that was a disappointment, and I started believing maybe the problem was me. TAC’s Manufacturer Master List proved otherwise. I didn’t need to compromise on my dream, I just needed the right partners. The Membership Club gave me even more a safe space where other brand owners share struggles, solutions, and wins. Hearing from manufacturers directly on those calls was a game-changer. For the first time, I didn’t feel alone in this. TAC gave me my time back, and that is infinitely greater than money.

I used to think building a clothing brand meant suffering through trial and error. I burned through thousands of dollars, and all I had were failed hoodies, missed deadlines, and disappointment. TAC gave me a shortcut I didn’t know was possible. The Manufacturer Master List alone saved me from making more costly mistakes, but the Membership Club showed me that community is power. I’ve learned things in one group call that I couldn’t have found in a year of Googling. The best part? Seeing actual manufacturers join live to share insider knowledge. This is how serious brand owners win.