Personal Branding Strategy and Entrepreneurship: How to Feel Good and Dress Like a Winner | 132

How to brand yourself with your clothing, think and act like an entrepreneur and dress like a winner. This is a great interview with Chris Cartisano, the owner of Christopher Allen Custom Clothing. Season 2 Show 10 Episode 132

Show Notes

If you want to know what it’s like to be an entrepreneur in a face-to-face business during a pandemic where you are under quarantine, this interview is important for you.

If you want to know how to start a business, in the face of great uncertainty, this interview is critical for you.

If you want to discover the secrets of dressing for success, this interview is a requirement for you.

If you want to have a good time listening to two friends talk about working with their wives and having fun while they deliver value, you’ll love this interview.

In his “Inside B.S.” Interview Series Dave Lorenzo Interviews people who educate, entertain and fascinate his audience. 

Today Dave interviews Chris Cartisano, the Owner of Christopher Allen Custom Clothing.

During this interview Dave and Chris discuss entrepreneurship, working in a high-touch profession during a time when nobody wants to meet with you in person, and of course, HOW TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS AND PROFIT.

Contact Chris Cartisano:
Phone: [phone]
Cell: 631-335-1210 Chris
Phone: [phone] Theresa
Email:  [e-mail]
http://christopherallenclothiers.com


Here’s your guide to this wide-ranging interview:

5:55 – The current coronavirus situation on Long Island, NY April 15, 2020
7:10 – When will people go back to work in an office?
13:21 – How will business change as a result of coronavirus?
16:08 – How Chris developed his value proposition for his business (and why Dave loves it).
18:33 – Chris’ relationship-based sales philosophy.
24:23 – You’re not Steve Jobs. You need to wear good clothes. Here’s why.
30:40 – Why Dave likes to wear suits when he meets new people.
32:15 – Your clothes can are a competitive advantage. Chris explains why.
34:56 – How do you select a sport coat or suit jacket to make sure it fits?
37:17 – How should your pants fit? The answer will surprise you.
38:25 – Belt or suspenders? Yeah, Dave really asked that question.
40:53 – What’s in (style-wise)? It doesn’t matter as long as you are comfortable.
42:00 – How do you measure someone to make sure pants fit? It depends…
44:32 – How to select a type of shirt collar (there are dozens of different types).
50:10 – All about accessories: Pocket Squares, Cufflinks, Ties
57:15 – How Chris became a haberdasher.
100:49 – Why Chris became an entrepreneur and how he started his business.
1:04:24 – Chris talks about how he works with his wife and why their partnership works well.
1:07:22 – How Chris sells to his natural network (like at school functions and at family events).
1:16:24 – Personal Branding: Are you Adam Sandler or Jerry Seinfeld?
1:20:32 – How to connect with Chris Cartisano

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