Success Stories
Women building real product businesses.
From first products to thriving brands, across fashion, interiors, beauty, accessories, lifestyle and more.
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Working with Kristy was absolutely incredible. She helped me see through the fog and get clear on what to work on. Kristy is open with sharing her own experiences and resources and has such a wealth of knowledge to share. She's an all round awesome person who I truly value working with and having in my world.
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Hannah
Bear + Moo
Lifestyle
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Kristy was pivotal in mentoring me to transform what was once a side hustle into a thriving full-fledged business. Her deep knowledge of product production, wholesale and ecommerce is unparalleled. More than just a mentor, Kristy was a catalyst for my personal and professional development.
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Bianca
Capra Designs
Homewares
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Kristy is exceptionally organised and efficient which made our sessions productive. Despite our different industries, Kristy came well-prepared and was able to provide relevant, actionable insights tailored to my specific needs and equipped me with valuable resources and contacts.
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Renee
Cinch Skin
Beauty
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It has been an absolute pleasure to have Kristy as my business coach. Kristy truly cares and takes the time to listen. I always leave our meetings feeling inspired and equipped with clear, actionable steps. Kristy is an invaluable asset to anyone looking to take their business to the next level.
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Claire
Smooks
Homewares
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Kristy's infectious energy makes every conversation a lot of fun, and the only downside is that our time together always seems to fly by too quickly. Her introduction of the 6-week sprint has been transformative and significantly helped me manage overwhelm and improve focus in day-to-day tasks.
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Sarah
Swoop Baby
Lifestyle
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As a mentor, Kristy was always there to offer guidance and share her insights, from marketing through to finance, from design to sales. Her mentorship has left a lasting impact and legacy on my business and career, and I'm so grateful for the wisdom and support she provided.
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Samantha
Sapia Creative
Lifestyle
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Kristy helped me get a handle on the key parts of running a business and pushed me to explore new growth opportunities. What I love most about our relationship is how fun this partnership has been. Running a business can be lonely, but Kristy's support and coaching has been incredibly positive and rewarding. She will always be a mentor to me even now, post sale of my business.
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Li-Ann
Sack Me (sold)
Homewares
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I have absolutely LOVED every step of the way! It's sparked my creative juices again and put a spring back in my week. It's certainly been the best course I've ever done and I have always looked forward to each week's modules.
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Millie + Trine
The Design Paddock
Homewares
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As someone who has struggled with low self-confidence and started and stopped this project for over 18 months, I can honestly say that Kristy was the business bestie and hype girl I didn't know I needed! This course truly has it all and will send your entrepreneurial brain spinning in the best possible way.
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Alicia
Mondays In July
Fashion
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As a former seven-figure e-commerce founder, I'd lost my confidence and wasn't sure how to start again. Idea to Empire gave me the clarity, structure, and belief I needed to rebuild step by step. Whether you've built before or are starting from scratch, this course shows you exactly how to turn an idea into something real.
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Samantha
Striide
Fashion
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Finding my confidence again. It's like it came back on like a lightbulb and I feel that familiar unstoppable force lighting up again inside. I honestly thought it was gone forever. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Kasey
Halo Tech
Accessories
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Idea to Empire is a thorough, detailed and hands-on program that delivers far above expectations. This is a road map to your future success and Kristy is there as a world-class expert and your cheerleader the whole way. I cannot recommend this highly enough to anyone seeking growth, clarity and structure.
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Sara
TRES
Homewares
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It is the most practical and results focused course I have ever been a part of! The value I have received out of this is just enormous. Honestly, it is the best investment I have ever made in business. The connection with the manufacturing and shipping has been invaluable.
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Liz
Hay & Co Studio
Homewares
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This is the first ever course I've been part of where the mentor has actually continued to care about their participants once the course has finished. It's really amazing and I am so appreciative. You're simply amazing.
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Darelle
Yng Hrts
Fashion
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Working with Kristy through the Idea to Empire course has been one of the most valuable investments I've made in starting my own business. Kristy doesn't just teach theory. She teaches execution. Because of Idea to Empire, Mass+Zo is no longer just a concept. It is a brand with clear direction, commercial viability and a launch plan I feel confident executing.
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Danielle
Mass + Zo
Homewares
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More than I expected. It was great to have so much guidance and help in an unknown field. How do people do this without Kristy!
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Jess
Little Jams
Fashion
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Working with Kristy over the years has been an incredible experience. She approaches problem-solving with a calm demeanor, sharing her extensive expertise and tailoring her advice to meet the specific needs of your business at any stage. Her wealth of knowledge is a tremendous asset to any organisation. Kristy is not only an outstanding business professional but also a genuinely great person. I feel incredibly fortunate to know her both as a business advisor and as a wonderful human being.
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Rebecca
Miann & Co
Lifestyle
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I have worked with a lot of mentors over the years, and Kristy is by far the best mentor I've had. What sets her apart is how deeply she genuinely cares about both you and your success. She's incredibly generous with her time, knowledge, and industry connections.
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Kate
Made to Move
Fashion
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DO IT. You are never ready, so take the leap. You get out what you put in, and it's 100x better being with a group of like-minded people all going through the same thing who want to see you succeed. It takes a village!
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Marika
The Style Conclave
Fashion
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I have loved the program. You covered so many things I wouldn't have thought of. Access to all your amazing contacts has been incredible.
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Emily
Emwoods
Lifestyle
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Kristy's course has honestly been a game-changer for me. I started out with just an idea and not much clue how to bring it to life - but with her guidance, that idea is now something real. Her encouragement and energy made me feel like anything was possible. Because of her, doors have opened that I never imagined could.
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Sarah
We'll See
Lifestyle
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Amazing.
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Hannah
Johnny Rodeo
Fashion
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In just one week, I found manufacturers for five products and gained insights, connections and momentum that would have taken months, if not years, to achieve on my own. Having the Source Haus team by my side helped me avoid countless costly mistakes and navigate the process with clarity and confidence.
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Kate
China Sourcing Trip
Sourcing Trips
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Kristy makes anything seem possible. Nothing is ever a drama or too hard. Her can-do "anything is possible" attitude is infectious and I could hang out with her 24/7. Going to China with these wonderful women taught me to take my business seriously and that it IS viable and a real thing.
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Danielle
China Sourcing Trip
Sourcing Trips
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I honestly couldn't have done my sourcing trip to India without Kristy. Her contacts, knowledge, organisation and calm confidence made the whole experience feel seamless from start to finish. It was such a valuable trip, both professionally and personally, and Kristy's expertise made all the difference.
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Liz
India Sourcing Trip
Sourcing Trips
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Kristy was an amazing tour guide and business strategist on my trip. If you own a product-based business, Kristy has knowledge in all aspects you could imagine - ideal customer persona, trade shows, sourcing, distribution, financials, hiring, and more. I feel so lucky I stumbled upon her page!
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Kiralyn
China Sourcing Trip
Sourcing Trips
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What you have put together is so fucking amazing. This program is invaluable. And all of your effort putting it together absolutely doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you for your continued commitment to all of our successes!
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Kate
Made to Move
Empire Collective
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Danielle
Miss Chardy
From Kristy
Every story here started with a woman who backed herself.
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