about me

Hello, my name is Issy Miano

A sourcing expert, boutique owner, and digital strategist who's spent over 10 years figuring out what works (and what really doesn’t) when it comes to product-based businesses. I built Issymiano.com as the resource I wish I had when I was trying to launch my first store from scratch — no investors, no roadmap, and plenty of costly mistakes.

I’ve Been Where You Are

What You’ll Find on Issymiano.com

Whether you're selling clothing, home decor, beauty products, or pet accessories — I’ve been there. And now, I’ve created the tools, checklists, vendor lists, and free resources that I wish someone had handed me back then.

Launch

🟧 Get your product-based business off the ground
✅ Checklists, startup kits, free 30-day calendar

Source

🟦 Skip the guesswork with vendor lists I’ve curated
✅ Clothing, kitchenware, cosmetics & more

Grow

🟩 Manage inventory, price smarter, and scale stress-free
✅ Tools I use for planning and profitability

Why I’m Different

I’m not just another blogger listing generic suppliers from Google.
I’ve ordered from these companies. I’ve tested these tools.
And I continue to grow my own shops while helping thousands of small business owners do the same.

Everything you see on this site has been built to support:

When I started my very first boutique, I thought passion alone would carry me through. I trusted the wrong “supplier contact” I met on WhatsApp, wired money overseas, and waited excitedly for my shipment. It never came. I had been scammed — and lost thousands.

On top of that, the first batch of inventory I did manage to source sat in boxes for months because I hadn’t researched what customers actually wanted. My store looked nice, but I wasn’t making sales. I felt embarrassed, overwhelmed, and almost gave up.

But instead of quitting, I decided to treat every mistake as a lesson. I learned how to:

Vet suppliers properly so I never got scammed again.
Research demand so I only bought stock people were eager to purchase.
Price products strategically so I wasn’t working hard for little profit.

Over time, I built boutiques that worked — both physical stores and online shops — across clothing, home goods, and beauty. Those painful early lessons are exactly why I created Issymiano.com: to help you avoid the pitfalls I fell into and start your business with confidence.

🎁 Grab Your Free Toolkit

I made costly mistakes when I launched my first boutique — from getting scammed by fake suppliers to stocking products nobody wanted. That’s why I created this free Starter Kit: so you can skip the guesswork and start your business the smart way.

Inside you’ll get:
✔️ A 30-Day Launch Calendar with step-by-step actions
✔️ Sneak peeks at trusted supplier lists
✔️ Checklists & tools to keep your business organized

Don’t repeat my mistakes. Start with a proven shortcut.

Let’s Grow Your Business — Smarter

I learned the hard way that building a product-based business isn’t just about finding suppliers — it’s about staying ahead with the right knowledge, trends, and strategies. That’s why I share weekly articles covering everything from clothing boutiques to home & kitchen shops to beauty brands.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, these guides will help you avoid mistakes, discover new suppliers, and grow smarte