#010: Interview With Bespoke Suit Tailors Morts & More

Diversity All Star

English - January 28, 2017 23:48 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB
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Previous Episode: #009: Business Ethics With William Adoasi, Founder of Vitae London

Next Episode: #011: Sebastian Francis Talks Success With eLearning

Morts & More have spent years sourcing the best fabric and finest tailors and creating from scratch, perfectly fitted and designed suits and shirts, bespoke for their clients’ needs. Morts & More aim to be the go to tailor for the style conscious professional.

In this episode you will learn how being the face of your brand, can help you win in business. If your mentor is always right, and how you can use social media to push your fashion brand

Check the show notes for resources, notes, and links from the show.

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In this Podcast we discuss ( SPOILER ALERT )

[02:00] An introduction to Morts & More
[04:20] We learn how Sena & Joshua came together, and more about their first business venture
[07:10] We find out how MyTailoredSuit came to an end, and why Sena & Joshua decided to rebrand their business
[09:20] What is Savile Row?
[11:10] Things to look for in choosing a business partner
[14:30] Is it a good idea to get into business with a friend?
[17:00] People that inspire both Sena & Joshua
[18:40] We find out about a strategy that Sena & Joshua have learnt, and are implementing in their business now.
[25:40] A typical business day for Morts & More
[30:55] How being the face of your brand, can help you win in business
[36:20] We learn how YouTube can open doors for your business
[38:30] We find out why persistence with Instagram, can help your business
[40:25] YouTube tips for your business
[44:00] Do you need a mentor?
[47:00] How Morts & More, found their mentor
[49:00] We find how well Morts & More is doing in business
[50:51] Things Sena & Joshua wish they knew, before they got started in business
[53:00] We hear a story about one of Morts & More’s business mistakes.
[57:40] How a fashion show works, and if it’s worthwhile
[1:04] How you can use social media to push your fashion brand

You will learn

How being the face of your brand, can help you win in business
If your mentor is always right
How you can use social media to push your fashion brand

Links and resources mentioned

Recommended reading (affiliate links)

Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action by Simon Sinek
Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money – That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T Kiyosaki
Trump: The Art of the Deal Paperback – by Donald Trump
Losing My Virginity Paperback – by Sir Richard Branson
What You See Is What You Get: My Autobiography Paperback – by Alan Sugar
Outliers: The Story of Success Paperback – by Malcolm Gladwell
Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable Paperback – by Seth Godin

Morts & More Videos

Mercedes AMG – Dress And Drive Tastefully

Homework

Research the fashion industry and look for a company doing big things.
Contact this company, to see if there is any synergy between what you want to do, and what they offer.
Research suppliers within the fashion industry, and learn the process of getting things made.
Speak to people in the industry, and find out how they got into the industry.
Make samples and share these with friends and family to get feedback.
Use social media to test your designs. Put your designs on Instagram and see how many people like your designs.

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