Shamus McNutt
Take chances and do not be afraid of failure, every failure is a learning lesson and one step closer to success. Those who don’t take risks disable themselves from growth….
fashion
Fashion is one of those industries that looks glamorous from the outside and chaotic from the inside. The founders in this section know both sides. They’ve built clothing brands, accessories companies, sustainable fashion labels, and retail platforms. All while trying to answer the impossible question: what do people actually want to wear?
These interviews cover the full fashion ecosystem. Design. Manufacturing. Retail. E-commerce. Sustainable fashion. Luxury. Streetwear. The supply chain nightmares that nobody talks about at fashion week. And the creative process, which is messier and more interesting than any lookbook suggests.
The founders here are refreshingly real about the business side. Margins. Inventory management. The brutal economics of returns. Building a brand in a market where trends move faster than production cycles. These aren’t just designers. They’re operators, and the combination makes for great conversation.
You’ll find insights on direct-to-consumer strategy, building a brand identity, sustainable sourcing, and the art of knowing when a trend is worth chasing and when it’s a trap. If you’re in fashion, adjacent to fashion, or just curious about how your clothes get from idea to closet, these interviews deliver.
Amanda O’Brien
Inspiration for me is everywhere, but making an idea a reality requires a lot of hard work, planning, and having people you trust around you that offer expertise in areas…
Kohl Crecelius
Care about other people. Nobody is going to care about your work or want to help you out, if you don’t extend that courtesy to them. Kohl has over…
Syed Obaid
Kill your bias that you’ll develop from your past experiences. Syed Obaid, entrepreneur and young leader, is the Co-founder and CEO of The Jacket Maker, which combines years-old bespoke…
Jennifer James
Success truly doesn’t come overnight. You have to stay committed and work hard to accomplish the goals you want to accomplish. Also – you can’t do it by yourself. …
Brian McAlister
Social Media has been very important for us. We have implemented a grass roots strategy in which we engage with regular people and micro influencers to connect them with the…
Austin Paul Degenhardt
Look at long term goals, set short term goals, calculate the time each task will take and then move it directly to the calendar! After years of experiencing the…
Alan Horowitz
Test first and then tweak and then test again, and then roll out slowly, and then tweak and then go full blast. Alan David Custom is in its 5th…
Molly Fuller
I do at least one thing related to my business every day to keep momentum going but I allow myself to take breaks so I don’t burn out. Molly…
Sarah Davis
I am always working for the next stage. In life and in work, I have a plan… and I’m working towards that plan. There is no reason not to think…
Emma Baker
Always put your idea or business first if you want it to succeed. Nothing comes easily and I’ve only gotten this far because I persist and I put the business…
Jaclyn Elbaum
Always listen to the customer, and don’t take it personally. If they don’t like what you are doing, don’t force it! Move on. Jaclyn Elbaum is the owner and…