In this episode of the Realistic CEO Podcast, host welcomes fashion designer and tailor, Justin Haynes, to discuss his unique journey from a high school retail job to owning a global fashion brand. Justin shares insights into the fashion industry, how he navigated his career path, overcame initial failures, and built a sustainable brand. The conversation covers the challenges of starting from zero, the importance of believing in your brand, the significance of networking, and the role of inspiration in fashion. Justin also shares his experiences preparing for fashion shows, the process of designing unique clothing, and finding loyal collaborators. Tune in to learn more about Justin's dedication to his craft and the lessons he learned along the way to becoming a renowned designer.

00:00 The Dream of Becoming a CEO
00:23 Welcome to the Realistic CEO Podcast
00:35 Meet Justin Haynes: Fashion Designer and Tailor
01:11 Justin's Journey: From Retail to Global Fashion
03:01 Believing in Your Brand
03:58 Creating Unique and Sustainable Fashion
07:00 Overcoming Early Failures
14:46 The Importance of Networking in Fashion
15:29 The Experience of Being on Magazine Covers
16:25 Top Five Favorite Runways
16:44 Fashion Show Experiences: The Best and Worst
17:14 From Retail to Running a Fashion Business
18:15 Key Traits of Effective Leadership
18:47 Hiring the Right People in Fashion
19:24 Building and Maintaining Strong Work Relationships
20:37 Handling Client Feedback and Design Adjustments
21:30 The Challenges of Fashion Design
23:19 Print vs. Runway Modeling
24:10 Finding and Nurturing Modeling Talent
26:19 The Importance of Loyalty in the Fashion Industry
27:42 Learning from Life's Lessons
29:55 Staying Motivated and Pushing Forward
30:58 The Long, Boring Work Behind Success
31:45 Fun Facts and Final Thoughts