I'm Buffie! The founder, CEO, and head fashion designer at BrickBuilt.com
Back in 2009, I launched my YouTube channel, posting exercise videos to help women get moving and stay fit!
One day, I thought to myself, “How hard could it be to start making women’s fitness clothing?” So, I did my research, and fast forward more than a decade—I’m now running my own apparel brand!
I had no experience in retail, fashion design, e-Commerce, or even fitness, lol! All I knew was that I wanted to create cute fitness wear for women!
I taught myself how to work with manufacturers in Asia, became my own broker, and started importing large shipments into the U.S. I made tons of mistakes, but none of them stopped my grind! As my business grew, I began hiring full-time employees and contractors to help run the company. Along the way, I learned how to use software like Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and CLO-3D. I’ve even traveled to China three times to visit some of the largest textile factories, fabric markets, and clothing manufacturers in the world!
I created Build with Buffie to help those of you who want to dive into the clothing business and start your own brand but need a little guidance. And for those of you already in the industry but just haven’t found success yet—I got you!
Make sure to follow Build with Buffie on social media! I share helpful content weekly. I love what I do. Sometimes I look back and think, "Dang, I really did all this???" But hey, after a decade of hard work, I'm showing no signs of stopping anytime soon.