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