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Built from experience. Written for builders.

Engineered,Not hoped for.

By André Franklin · First Edition 2026

The mindset, manufacturing, marketing, and systems behind Engineered By Dré. 87 chapters to help you turn an idea into a brand built to last.

Digital from $49 · Hardcover + digital from $69

Full Resource Bundle$250$199
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A foundation you can come back to.001 / 2026
87Chapters of experience
08Parts of the journey
04Ways to start
01Build with intention

01 / Choose your starting point

One foundation.Four ways to build.

Start with the book, add the working resources, or bring André into the process. Every tier includes the Build Checklist.

Tier 01

Digital Book

The full foundation. Ready to read.

$49USD
  • Full digital PDF · all 87 chapters
  • Mindset, manufacturing, marketing & AI
  • Build Checklist included
  • Instant download after purchase
Get the digital book

Digital edition only · Instant access

Tier 02

Physical + Digital

The book in your hands and on the go.

$69USD

Add the hardcover for $20 more

  • Everything in the digital edition
  • Printed hardcover · First Edition 2026
  • Digital PDF + Build Checklist
  • Shipped to your door
Get the hardcover

PDF instantly · Ships in 1–2 business days

Tier 04

Book + Consulting

Build with direct guidance from André.

$1,000USD
  • Everything in the Full Resource Bundle
  • Four private, 1-hour calls with André
  • Foundation, product, production & launch
  • Build Checklist included
Work with André

Booking link after purchase · Limited availability

Prices shown in USD. Digital files arrive by email. Physical books ship in 1–2 business days.

02 / The edition

Read it.Return to it.

Keep the hardcover close and the digital edition wherever you work. The same foundation, ready when you need the next step.

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Written by
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Tier 03 / The working toolkit

Read the method.Have the tools.

Go from understanding the process to working through it. The Full Resource Bundle brings the book together with the production files and contacts behind the work.

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01 / Design

200+ AI mockups

Clothing mockups across categories to help you develop your ideas.

02 / Production

12-page tech pack

The PDF template, editable SVG pages, and a step-by-step manuscript.

03 / Sourcing

95 contacts

A manufacturer and contact directory spanning 27 categories.

04 / Foundation

The complete book

Hardcover, the full digital PDF, and your Build Checklist.

03 / Inside the book

From the first ideato the work behind it.

A practical look at building a brand, shaped by the decisions, mistakes, and standards behind Engineered By Dré. Start with the mindset. Build the systems that follow.

01

Engineering the mindset

Discipline, intention, and the way you think before you build.

02

Starting the brand

Identity, naming, your first product, and pricing for longevity.

03

Manufacturing & ownership

Tech packs, fabrics, samples, and holding manufacturers to your standard.

04

Advertising & attention

Build trust, run ads as a system, and turn attention into action.

05

Scaling without breaking

Financial literacy, ambassador programs, and knowing when to grow.

06

Engineering with AI

Practical ways to create, build, and operate with AI.

07

Becoming the business owner

Your numbers, retention, hiring, and systems that work beyond you.

08

The real stuff

Email marketing, complaints, mental health, funding, and the hard seasons.

Tier 04 / Work with André

Four conversations.Your next steps.

Four private, one-hour calls focused on your brand, with the complete book and resource bundle included. Each session covers a different phase of the build.

Explore Book + Consulting · $1,000
01

The foundation

Brand identity and Shopify setup. Put the foundations in place.

02

The product

Design, manufacturers, and sampling. Turn the concept into a plan.

03

The production

Sample review, quality, and the bulk order. Work through the details.

04

The launch

Launch, advertising, and scaling. Plan how the brand reaches people.

Before you start

A few thingsworth knowing.

Still have a question? shop@engineeredbydre.com

Which tier should I choose?

Tier 1 gives you the full digital book. Tier 2 adds the hardcover. Tier 3 adds the complete resource toolkit, including 200+ AI mockups, tech pack files, and 95 contacts across 27 categories. Tier 4 includes all of it plus four private, one-hour calls with André.

When will I receive my files and book?

Digital files are delivered to the email you use at checkout immediately after purchase. Physical books ship within 1–2 business days from Atlanta, Georgia. Tracking is sent by email after shipment.

Is the digital book the full book?

Yes. The digital PDF contains all 87 chapters. You can read it on a phone, tablet, or computer. Tier 1 is a digital-only purchase; the hardcover is included in Tiers 2, 3, and 4.

What software do I need for the tech pack files?

The editable SVG files can be opened in Adobe Illustrator. A PDF version of the 12-page tech pack template is also included, along with the manuscript that walks you through the process.

How does the consulting work?

Tier 4 includes four private, one-hour calls with André. Your first booking link is sent after purchase. The sessions cover brand foundation, product development, sample review and production, then launch and advertising.

Is this for someone just starting out?

The book begins with mindset and brand foundations, then moves through manufacturing, marketing, operations, and growth. It is written for people starting a brand and for owners who want to bring more structure to what they are building.

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Book 002 / The next chapter

The Conversation That Converts.

Already have the brand and the traffic? Explore André’s book on email, SMS, and retention at Unseen Gears.

Explore Book Two

A note from Dré

“If you’re reading this, I pray you make it.”

André Franklin · Engineered By Dré

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