1012: Joe Kudla- How to Build an International Fashion Brand in 5 Years

Apr 18, 2019

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Joe Kudla, founder and CEO of Vuori Clothing. Five years ago Vuori was just an idea. Today Vuori can be found in Nordstrom, REI and shipped worldwide when ordered from their website.

Joe has a fascinating story of multiple business ventures, some successful, others failures that have led to Vuori Clothing’s “overnight success.” Joe tells a good story and in this episode he tells of a strange run-in with a psychic woman who nudged him to take a leap of faith that ultimately catapulted the company. Even if you don’t believe in psychics, this story may just make you believe a little bit…

Vuori Clothing is the preferred attire of the Mind Pump Team. It looks, fits and feels amazing. You can check it out at vuoriclothing.com/mindpump (Be sure to use the code on this page for 25% off your first order… a Mind Pump exclusive discount!).

Mind Pump recommends The Jordan Harbinger Show. (3:38)
How if you don’t make good products in this day in age, what’s the point. (6:45)
What was their defining moment of success? (7:57)
The MASSIVE compound growth over the last 5 years. (10:31)
Setting out to make clothes that other people cannot find. ‘Built to move and style for life’ mindset. (13:10)
Putting their money where their mouth is and making GREAT products. (15:34)
Have they experienced any growing pains or challenges? (17:14)
The great debate on entering the ‘Athlete Market.’ (19:24)
What goes into the process of creating a product? (20:30)
Do they do any outsourcing when it comes to design? (22:39)
How do you know, as an entrepreneur, when to stop or change gears? (26:28)
His early ventures, failures and the life lessons he learned along the way. (28:32)
Going all-in on Vuori. (32:33)
A chance encounter with a psychic woman that propelled him to take the leap of faith and invest in clarity. (39:00)
Becoming in alignment and how Mind Pump found the brand. (47:38)
Building the relationship directly with the consumer, shifting their message based on customer feedback and being versatile. (51:08)
How your culture is your brand. (56:00)
What does he see for their future in the space? (59:05)

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