Ever wonder why some buyers get promoted while others stay stuck—despite working just as hard? In this episode, Elisabeth introduces her new "Are You Buyer-Ready?" quiz—a free 3-minute career assessment that reveals exactly where you stand in your buying journey.

Discover the four core skill areas every successful buyer must master, learn why hard work alone isn't enough for promotion, and hear real stories of buyers who transformed their careers by focusing on the right skills at the right time.

Whether you're a buying assistant dreaming of your first buyer role or a junior buyer ready to step up to senior level, this episode gives you the clarity and direction you've been missing.

Stop guessing what it takes to get promoted. Start building the skills that matter.

What You'll Learn:

• The 4 core skill areas that determine buyer readiness (and why most junior buyers don't know about them)
• Why being "busy" doesn't equal being "promotion-ready"
• Real stories of buyers who accelerated their careers by closing specific skill gaps

• How to access the free quiz and get personalized career guidance

Perfect For: Junior Buyers, Buying Assistants, Range Planners, Merchandisers transitioning to buying, and anyone serious about advancing their fashion buying career.

Take the Quiz

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