Hall Famer of Famer Michael Strahan never met a challenge that he is not afraid to fight.
As co -marked Good morning Americaanalyst Fox NFL Sunday and the host $ 100,000 pyramidsThe man found himself with the problem: he needed suits every day. Loads of them. This need led to launch Michael Strahan Design Labwho initially created non -standard suits for him and NFL and the broadcasters of university football sports. But like all the things, Strahan decided to turn into greater. “Personalized suits have always been part of what we do, but we kept them in the oral industry,” says Strahan Entrepreneur. “Last year, the team was introduced to this new Custom Wrkshop technology, which opened our minds to deliver suits to the order to a much larger audience.”
The platform is now available to anyone who is looking for an inexpensive, personalized suit or sports, and when it lives in the masses, we joined with co-founder Strahan and Smac Entertainment and the general director of Constance Schwartz-Morini to learn about your game plan to revive your visions.
Dan Bova: How does the preparation of a business team for a large premiere compare to preparing a football team for Super Bowl?
Michael Strahan: Winning on the pitch and in the world of business has many similarities. You must put in the work. You cannot lower the bends and you’ll want to concentrate to the details to succeed. You also must cooperate as a team and allow everyone unique skills and strengths. Teams that win are surrounded by great and different people. This premiere reminds you to organize for a large game. You must know your role, practice and perform testing and make sure you are able to do before you “go live” and go to the field. I think we’re ready!
Can you give us a pitch to the Michael Strahan project laboratory?
Constance Schwartz-Morini: Michael Strahan Design Lab is a latest platform for groups and people to purchase a personalized, made to order a lawsuit or a sports coat. Although traditional retail stays an necessary element of our company, we’ll sell products on to customers for the first time. Each Laboratory suit Michael Strahan is on request and delivered inside two weeks. We received high-quality fabrics, while maintaining our prices very reasonably priced (only USD 399 for a two-part suit or USD 299 for a sports coat-from free shipping). We also offer special prices for groups, resembling wedding parties, bands, corporations and corporate gifts.
What was the inspiration for the project laboratory?
SM: We launched a brand 10 years ago with suits. I discovered myself on a maximum of three suits a day between ABC, Fox and $ 100,000 pyramid, And I saw the need for comfortable, but stylish, fitted clothing. It was really authentic for my lifestyle. Since we launched, we have worked with our partners to design custom suits for special events. We helped NFL around 100 anniversary of these beautiful red jackets. We have worked with sports teams resembling My Alma Mater, Texas Southern University, University of Colorado Boulder (where my good friend Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders is the predominant football coach) and Jackson State University to develop a special look as the day of the game. And every week in the football season we dress Fox NFL Sunday The crew on the set. Custom Wrkshop has opened our minds to deliver overalls to order to much larger recipients.
Do you usually take “what problem does this product solve?” Approach latest business ideas?
SM: Absolutely. You at all times wish to think about your clients, what void is and why they need it. This way of thinking applies to any of our productions SAC – like Prime coachIN Black comedy in America Or This is in the game: Madden NFL – This applies to our latest business lines. In the design laboratory we bring personalization and high -quality clothes to individuals who may have not had access to this kind of experience before.
How do you manage all business and transmitting interests? Do you place out specific times or do you make business decisions during a industrial break?
SM: You must determine the priorities of having a great band around you and I think I have the best band in the industry that works incredibly hard. When I finish in the sets Good morning AmericaMy day really starts. I meet, travel to interviews and think about latest opportunities. I also do in the summer and autumn Fox NFL Sunday. All this is a matter of balancing. I’ll at all times have time for things that are passionate about me. My team really helps me manage time well and focus on what is necessary so that we are able to meet the terms and win together.
What is the best and what is the most difficult part of running your individual company?
SM: The better part is that I have exposure to so many different projects and possibilities. I’d never dream that when I played football, I’d go to hold someone’s suits on my very own brand! I also like to witness how people grow throughout their profession – sometimes from internship to management. The most difficult, imagine or not, is that even despite all our success, we still get a lot of “no” from people. It motivates us!
What do you do to make sure your vision is carried out by the members of the team you entrust?
SM: Everyone in my team should be able to work hard. We live for the motto: “Hustle as if you were broken.” In Smac Entertainment, a managing company, a production company and a business incubator, which I have co-founded with Constance Schwartz-Morini, we focus on employing wonderful people, trusting them work, putting them successful and communicate with respect.
What is the business equivalent of the playmaker’s dismissal?
SM: In business, probably someone involves you on the street, saying: “I’m wearing your suit” or “I’m wearing a T -shirt.” Seeing people wearing something you created won’t ever get older.