Whether it is interior design, fashion design, product design and more. I love to help, mentor, coach and inspire those on the journey to create a brand or retail space, and income from their passion.
I love working with those in business whether it is a small homemade item or fashion brand that has been running for 15 years.
Working with businesses in Australia, New Zealand, New York or anywhere!!!
I am here to help you move forward in your business and implement strategies to help your business grow.
As your business consultant, I will provide strategies, tools and insights to drive you towards your goals.
You can achieve the success you’ve dreamed of, with a helping hand from me.
I’m melissa. a colour loving truth telling business coach.
passionate about retail, fashion, and design.
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My Story
My fashion and retail journey began early when I worked for my parents in their businesses. Making lolly bags for the Milk Bar (Deli if you are from Western Australia!!) jumping off the truck to deliver milk for my Mum's milk round.
I spent years in customer service in the fast food industry, before stints as a casual retail assistant in fashion boutiques.
I was a High School Teacher, Swimming Instructor and also a Personal trainer!!
Yes you read that right. Talk about career flip!!
Starting back into fashion I created, designed, plotted world domination with my sister Jennie as children's fashion brand- Moppit. This lead to multiple retail stores and selling our brand around the world in department stores, boutiques from London to Spain to NY and back again.
After many years the business was sold and I time spent time working in Australian fashion brand head offices learning the corporate side of things too..
I have now worked with over 150 brands from Damselfly, Nancybird, Rodeo Show, Tightology, Marmoset Found and many more.
From fashion, ceramics, footwear, candles and so many things in between!!
I have over twenty years of experience in the fashion & design industry and an extensive understanding of wholesale, retail, product development, marketing, and branding. Skilled at driving businesses forward through strategic sales and marketing strategies, financial planning paired with a savvy ability to identify existing market trends.
I can help you, your business, or your idea become the real thing with the best tips and tricks to start you off on the right foot.
Give me a call on 0404 498 689 or email me at hello@thelotco.com.au to see if we are the right fit.
With a passion to mentor & nurture, with my extensive industry experience.
change is possible.
- samantha faint - vivians emporium
Just wanted to let you know how incredibly valuable both the business review and the retail overhaul has been. I can’t thank you enough. And… the journey has just begun! I’m looking forward to continuing working with you as an official client over the next 12 months.
on day 2 we witnessed immediate results with sales we never thought we could do.
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- Alana LEUNG, AWAKENED WITH ALANA
Before working with Melissa I was brand new in the business world and had no real direction in where I wanted to go. After our session with her I walked away with absolute clarity on how I am going to move forward, what I need to execute and how to effectively communicate my brand message. I would highly recommend Thelotco if you are new to the business world or want to restyle or revamp your existing brand!
wow! i walked away with absolute clarity and direction in super quick 3 hour session!
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The creative & design industry is my forte, having created and grown multiple 6 figures brands in fashion and lifestyle. From start-ups and side hustles to established businesses turning over millions. I have worked with over 80+ brands, retailers and designers in the past 2 years alone. With over 20+ years of experience in everything business, retail, fashion, marketing, and sale I can help you in your business.
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