Put in the work

As I was thinking earlier about my brand and where I want to take it in the future, I started looking towards references of other brands and goal oriented people to see how they reached it. The bottom line is, which I've heard time and time again whether it's through sports, reading entrepreneurial articles, or talking with entrepreneurs/businessmen is you have to put in the work. I tweeted earlier, "To achieve what you want, you have to put in the work." There may be some luck involved, but for the most part you have to put yourself in range to reach a goal. Am I where I want to be? Am I where I want Branded Baron to be? How can I take things to the next level? Those are a couple questions that pop up in my head. It's definitely an uphill battle when there's a brand new "clothing line" that comes out everyday. How can I be seen more? Should I advertise more? Should I create controversy? Some questions are easier answered and put into motion than others. Some answers are not the right ones, but it may help get the ball rolling to find the right one.  I cannot predict the future of Branded Baron, but I can only set goals and bust my ass so I can reach them.

This short diatribe is just a reminder to myself and to everyone who has a goal that we need to do what's necessary to excel. How much do we really want our goals and are we willing to sacrifice for them? It's easy to say yes, but time will tell if we were   delusional or correct all along. What constantly burns the fire beneath me is constantly being inspired whether it's through design or discussing business with fellow entrepreneurs/friends. I'm always reminded that if they're headed in the right direction, I want to be on the same path, but through my tasks that I set. Bitching and moaning about someone else's progress, does nothing for me and it shouldn't matter to anyone else. Maybe it helps us ventilate our frustrations, but it does nothing productive. Everything factors in when you're trying to achieve something and putting in the time and elbow grease is a main one. My apologies if I sound too preachy on this late night food for thought post.

Stay no less than stunningly fresh,
     Joe

Promo at the beach

It's important to promote as much as you can, especially when you're a new company. Being that Branded Baron will be launching in July(date soon to be released), no matter where I am, or my brother Rich, or Tone, and everyone who's part of the team, whether they are officially on or just helping, it's important that wearing the shirts and talking about it is key to gain interest. Since NJ/NY have been hit with a lot of rainy weather, when the weather changes for the better it is perfect to seize the opportunity. Since I'm on my way down to the beach, it's great to my Branded Baron shirt.Even if I'm may not be wearing it while I'm on the beach, but on the boardwalk everyone will be able to see it. It's crucial that people see it and even go out of my way to meet new people. I want people to start seeing my designs and getting used to seeing it and creating an interest.Wearing light colors on a beach that fits the summer mood is good, because they'll start affiliating the shirt with a beautiful day. It's one thing to wear a cool shirt and another to wear a cool shirt on a good day where you're reminded that the Branded Baron shirt brings fun times. I want people to have great experiences and if a Branded Baron shirt can help start the good experience by looking stunningly fresh then I'm happy.


-Joe