The Product Sourcing Blueprint™

You have the idea. Now, how do you actually get it made?

Maybe you've dreamed about creating your own product or launching your own brand for years. You can see it in your head. You may have sketches, inspiration images, or even a name for your brand.

But then come the questions:

Where do I find someone to make it?
How do I know if a manufacturer is legitimate?
What do I say when I contact them?
How much will I have to order?
How do I know if I'm getting a fair price?
And how do I know if I'll actually make money on it?
And where do I even begin?

That's exactly why I created The Product Sourcing Blueprint™.

I'm Barbara Clarke-Ruiz, and I've spent more than 30 years developing, sourcing, and commercializing products for some of the world's most recognized brands. I've worked with manufacturers domestically and around the world, taking products from an idea through development and ultimately into the hands of consumers.

I've taken what I've learned throughout my career and created a practical, easy-to-follow guide to help you understand a process that can otherwise feel incredibly overwhelming.

Inside The Product Sourcing Blueprint™, you'll learn how to:

• Take an idea and prepare it to present to a manufacturer

• Understand the product development and sourcing process

• Find and evaluate U.S. and global manufacturers

• Navigate Alibaba and use its sourcing tools with greater confidence

• Understand MOQs, RFQs, samples, pricing, and production terminology

• Communicate with factories and ask the right questions

• Compare suppliers instead of simply choosing the lowest price

• Recognize potential supplier red flags

• Negotiate MOQs, pricing, and payment terms

• Understand sampling, quality control, and inspections

• Understand freight, duty, tariffs, and what your product truly costs to land

• Work out your margin and profit before you commit to an order

• Prepare for production and shipping

• Use AI tools to help research, organize, and compare sourcing information

Plus the Pricing & Profit Calculator, included

The factory quote is never what your product actually costs. Freight, duty, tariffs, customization, and packaging all get added before it reaches you, and most first-time founders price their product without accounting for any of it.

The included Excel calculator does that math for you. Enter your quote, quantity, and shipping numbers, and it calculates your true landed cost per unit, gross margin, and estimated profit per order. There's a planner to work backward from a profit goal, a scorecard to compare product ideas side by side, and a project checklist that walks you through every stage from first contact to the day your goods arrive.

It's the difference between hoping a product is worth making and knowing.

You'll also receive access to my curated sourcing directory, with manufacturer resources across fashion, accessories, beauty, footwear, consumer products, and more, plus additional U.S. sourcing resources.

You don't need to become a sourcing expert overnight.

You need to understand the process, learn the language, know the questions to ask, and have a roadmap that helps you make smarter decisions.

Whether your idea is still in your head, sketched in a notebook, or you're already talking to manufacturers, The Product Sourcing Blueprint™ helps you move from "I have an idea" to "I know what to do next."

NEED A LITTLE EXTRA HELP?

You don't have to figure it all out alone.

Sometimes the Blueprint will give you exactly what you need to move forward, and sometimes you'll reach a point where you want an experienced person to look at your product, your supplier options, and your specific situation.

That's why I also offer opportunities to work with me directly.

Blueprint customers can book a private sourcing strategy session, get more in-depth product development support, or inquire about customized consulting for their project.

Start with the Blueprint. When you're ready for more support, we can take the next step together.