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If so, click here and sign up to join our House! https://houseofstyle.com/signup/<br /><br /><br />V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T :<br /><br />From recording in a boiling penthouse to shocking responses—we unpack our top podcast moments! https://youtu.be/MsGjtEAFZ20<br /><br />Discover what it takes to create Chicago's hottest restaurant-and no, it's not the food! https://youtu.be/Rmg1xulbA3Y<br /><br />Uncover the story behind Markie Martin's rise in news media—live from the NewsNation studio! https://youtu.be/FIBxls1DQFk<br /><br /> --------------------------------------------<br /><br />➡️ If you liked Zach and Public Rec's journey and want to infuse more comfort and style into your wardrobe, visit their stores or check out publicrec.com, and follow them on Instagram instagram.com/publicrec<br /><br />➡️ See more from Grant Alexander on: <br />Instagram (https://instagram.com/grantalexandr)<br />TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@grantalexandr)<br />LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantalx/)<br /><br /> --------------------------------------------<br /><br />Inquiries: hello@houseofstyle.com<br /><br />--------------------------------------------<br /><br /><br />👍 If you enjoyed this episode:<br />• LIKE the video to show your support.<br />• COMMENT on your favorite moment or what inspired you most.<br />• SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more amazing content.<br />• SHARE this video with friends or family you think will enjoy it too!<br /><br />🎙️ About House of Style:<br /><br />Hosted by Grant Alexander, House of Style is a style podcast that's not about clothes, exploring the journeys of creatives and visionaries who redefine success and style on their own terms.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------<br />Summary:<br />In this episode of House of Style, host Grant Alexander sits down with Zach Goldstein, the CEO and founder of Public Rec. Discover how Zach transitioned from a successful six-year career in finance to launching a multi-million dollar fashion brand. From his Kickstarter success to building a loyal customer base, Zach reveals the strategies, challenges, and lessons that shaped Public Rec.<br /><br />Key Topics Covered:<br />- From Finance to Fashion: Zach shares his journey from working at J.P. Morgan and an investment firm in Chicago to starting Public Rec, highlighting the skills he transferred from finance to entrepreneurship.<br />- Identifying a Market Gap: Learn how Zach noticed the lack of well-fitting, comfortable men's apparel that could be worn both at home and in public, leading to the creation of Public Rec's first product-the Daymaker Pant.<br />- Kickstarter Success Story: Dive into the details of Public Rec's initial Kickstarter campaign, which surpassed its $15,000 goal by raising $180,000 and pre-selling 2,000 pairs of pants.<br />- Overcoming Early Challenges: Zach discusses the hurdles of manufacturing, fulfillment, and scaling the business without prior experience in apparel.<br />- Business and Leadership Style: Explore Zach's approach to leadership, focusing on transparency, authenticity, and persistence in effort and problem-solving.<br />- Balancing Personal and Professional Life: Now, with a baby -on the way- (Update... Zach and his wife had a beautiful baby boy!), Zach reflects on how he plans to balance being a new father while continuing to grow the business.<br />- Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Zach emphasizes the importance of persistence, focus, and authenticity, offering valuable insights for those looking to start their own ventures.<br /><br />Episode Highlights<br />[00:00:00] Zach discusses the importance of persistence in business and how not accepting "no" has been crucial to his success.<br />[00:02:15] Transitioning from finance to fashion: Zach explains why he left his finance career to start Public Rec.<br />[00:07:34] The creation of the Daymaker Pant and the unique sizing approach that set Public Rec apart.<br />[00:11:47] Launching a successful Kickstarter campaign and surpassing funding goals.<br />[00:16:10] Early manufacturing and fulfillment challenges and how Zach overcame them.<br />[00:20:35] Balancing work and upcoming fatherhood: Zach shares his thoughts on work-life balance.<br />[00:24:55] Advice for entrepreneurs: Breaking down big goals into manageable tasks.<br />[00:30:13] Funding the business without significant outside investment and retaining control.<br />[00:33:50] Future plans for Public Rec, including expanding retail partnerships and product lines.<br />[00:40:02] Defining personal style in business: Zach uses three words-persistent, focused, authentic.<br /><br />---------------<br />#HouseOfStyle #Entrepreneur #PublicRec #ComfortAndStyle #EntrepreneurshipJourney #KickstarterSuccess #BusinessLeadership #StyleInBusiness #FromFinanceToFashion #StartupSuccess #BrandBuilding #FashionEntrepreneur #ComfortableClothing #AuthenticLeadership #ScalingABrand](https://houseofstyle.com/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Public Rec CEO Reveals How He Turned Comfort into Style & Success
How Public Rec’s CEO transformed everyday comfort into a multi-million dollar fashion business.
👉 Want to elevate your style and life without talking about clothes? If so, watch this https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIRLtrocJr8lUDR85IwPMiA0Bfg4wku-m
👉 Want to get the latest stories, news, and updates from House of Style? If so, click here and sign up to join our House! https://houseofstyle.com/signup/
V I D E O S T O W A T C H N E X T :
From recording in a boiling penthouse to shocking responses—we unpack our top podcast moments! https://youtu.be/MsGjtEAFZ20
Discover what it takes to create Chicago’s hottest restaurant-and no, it’s not the food! https://youtu.be/Rmg1xulbA3Y
Uncover the story behind Markie Martin’s rise in news media—live from the NewsNation studio! https://youtu.be/FIBxls1DQFk
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➡️ If you liked Zach and Public Rec’s journey and want to infuse more comfort and style into your wardrobe, visit their stores or check out publicrec.com, and follow them on Instagram instagram.com/publicrec
➡️ See more from Grant Alexander on:
Instagram (https://instagram.com/grantalexandr)
TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@grantalexandr)
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantalx/)
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Inquiries: hello@houseofstyle.com
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👍 If you enjoyed this episode:
• LIKE the video to show your support.
• COMMENT on your favorite moment or what inspired you most.
• SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more amazing content.
• SHARE this video with friends or family you think will enjoy it too!
🎙️ About House of Style:
Hosted by Grant Alexander, House of Style is a style podcast that’s not about clothes, exploring the journeys of creatives and visionaries who redefine success and style on their own terms.
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Summary:
In this episode of House of Style, host Grant Alexander sits down with Zach Goldstein, the CEO and founder of Public Rec. Discover how Zach transitioned from a successful six-year career in finance to launching a multi-million dollar fashion brand. From his Kickstarter success to building a loyal customer base, Zach reveals the strategies, challenges, and lessons that shaped Public Rec.
Key Topics Covered:
– From Finance to Fashion: Zach shares his journey from working at J.P. Morgan and an investment firm in Chicago to starting Public Rec, highlighting the skills he transferred from finance to entrepreneurship.
– Identifying a Market Gap: Learn how Zach noticed the lack of well-fitting, comfortable men’s apparel that could be worn both at home and in public, leading to the creation of Public Rec’s first product-the Daymaker Pant.
– Kickstarter Success Story: Dive into the details of Public Rec’s initial Kickstarter campaign, which surpassed its $15,000 goal by raising $180,000 and pre-selling 2,000 pairs of pants.
– Overcoming Early Challenges: Zach discusses the hurdles of manufacturing, fulfillment, and scaling the business without prior experience in apparel.
– Business and Leadership Style: Explore Zach’s approach to leadership, focusing on transparency, authenticity, and persistence in effort and problem-solving.
– Balancing Personal and Professional Life: Now, with a baby -on the way- (Update… Zach and his wife had a beautiful baby boy!), Zach reflects on how he plans to balance being a new father while continuing to grow the business.
– Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Zach emphasizes the importance of persistence, focus, and authenticity, offering valuable insights for those looking to start their own ventures.
Episode Highlights
[00:00:00] Zach discusses the importance of persistence in business and how not accepting “no” has been crucial to his success.
[00:02:15] Transitioning from finance to fashion: Zach explains why he left his finance career to start Public Rec.
[00:07:34] The creation of the Daymaker Pant and the unique sizing approach that set Public Rec apart.
[00:11:47] Launching a successful Kickstarter campaign and surpassing funding goals.
[00:16:10] Early manufacturing and fulfillment challenges and how Zach overcame them.
[00:20:35] Balancing work and upcoming fatherhood: Zach shares his thoughts on work-life balance.
[00:24:55] Advice for entrepreneurs: Breaking down big goals into manageable tasks.
[00:30:13] Funding the business without significant outside investment and retaining control.
[00:33:50] Future plans for Public Rec, including expanding retail partnerships and product lines.
[00:40:02] Defining personal style in business: Zach uses three words-persistent, focused, authentic.
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#HouseOfStyle #Entrepreneur #PublicRec #ComfortAndStyle #EntrepreneurshipJourney #KickstarterSuccess #BusinessLeadership #StyleInBusiness #FromFinanceToFashion #StartupSuccess #BrandBuilding #FashionEntrepreneur #ComfortableClothing #AuthenticLeadership #ScalingABrand