742: Matt Vincent on How to Build a Successful Apparel Business & MORE

In the episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to buddy Matt Vincent (Um So podcast, Hviii clothing founder) about Matt's early years, his unsavory work history, his attitude about life and business, what it takes to build a successful apparel business and a lot more. Matt is always entertaining and his story, like so many other guests on Mind Pump, is one of perseverance and overcoming challenge You can find Matt at Um So (podcast), @ihviiimattvincent (instagram) and at www.thehviii.com.  Anxiety and nervousness that I don’t have the lingo down. Matt and the guys discuss black markets and marijuana becoming legal in the south. (5:22) It’s been a slow build. Scientifically proven ways to recover from injury. (11:20) As a species we are really good to adapt to stress. Ways to step out of your comfort zone and deal with challenges in your society and life. (18:30) Free market economy deep discussion The burden of taking care of yourself lies within you It’s just a high score I’m trying to beat each month. Matt shares his entrepreneur spirit, internal competition and struggles he has had along the way. (45:23) I have a clear vision of the brand. Skills you need to succeed. (49:49) We are going to avoid the painful interactions. Why ecommerce is the way of the future and going to the store will become irrelevant. (52:45) Limited quantity drives demand. Tips to build a successful apparel line. (56:52) It’s either fuck yes or no. How he goes about creating content for his YouTube channel. (1:18:00) Coolest thing ever is seeing something come to fruition. His unbreakable self confidence in himself to get shit done. (1:24:40) I like the long form conversations. How has he liked the podcasting format so far? Favorite guests? (1:34:39) It’s the hunt and excitement. People skills you need to succeed in sales. (1:44:37) It was like working in the Wild Wild West. Stories from working at a strip club and the misconceptions regarding them. (1:48:00) Eager beats pretty It was an education. From losing his first business, the side jobs he took in between, what he took away from those experiences. (2:00:29) She has always had my back. His mentality to always do the shit work to support himself and his family. (2:08:40) Always have a direction and be willing to side step if obstacles arise Never be afraid to fail. The biggest life lessons he has learned. (2:21:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned: NYC is the cigarette smuggling capital of the US: study SSRI Antidepressant Medications: Adverse Effects and Tolerability The Effect of Cold Showering on Health and Work: A Randomized Controlled Trial Russia's trend for dipping children in frozen rivers Age at Retirement and Mortality in a General Population Sample: The Greek EPIC Study Iceland – Forbes The Undiscovered Self: With Symbols and the Interpretation of Dreams – Book by Carl Jung Changes in the American workplace This pocket-sized molecular spectrometer tells you the chemical makeup of foods Startup to make 3D-printed concrete homes for US$4,000 A Brief History of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Publicly Beefing Ep 649-Chris "Drama" Pfaff - Mind Pump 107: How To Start And Run a Successful Podcast - with Mind Pump Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Matthew Vincent (@ihviiimattvincent)  Instagram HVIII Brand Goods Matt Vincent – Spread HVIII. 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