# SOS: Stop Wasting Time Contacting the Wrong Factories 🏭

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Podcast: [Make it British Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-it-british-podcast-704653)
Published: 2025-10-16T23:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://makeitbritish.co.uk/makeitbritishpodcast/sos-stop-wasting-time-contacting-the-wrong-factories
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## Resource

Not all factories are created equal! And if you’re contacting 20 different manufacturers hoping one will say yes — you're doing it the hard way. In this episode of MANUFACTURING SOS, I’m talking about one of the most common mistakes I see when people start looking for a UK manufacturer: assuming every factory can make every kind of product. You’ll learn why factory specialisms matter, how MOQs and capacity make a difference, and what you actually need to look for when shortlisting a manufacturer. I’ll also share why I took down my free directory of UK manufacturers and the surprising truth about what manufacturers really said about being in it. ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube Listen now to find out: 🏭 Why not every factory with a sewing machine is right for your product 🧵 What kind of research you really need to do before reaching out 🛑 The red flag that means a manufacturer isn’t a good fit 🍷 What looking for a factory partner and choosing a wine having in common! Get a copy of my UK Manufacturers List ▶️ Watch all 5 episodes of MANUFACTURING SOS on YouTube 🚀 Ready to scale your UK-made brand? Apply for the British Brand Accelerator at makeitbritish.co.uk/apply

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