CYLS 153: A Passion for Fashion: How Two New York Gentlemen Have Revived Custom Men’s Wear with Ilbert Sanchez & Jean G. Francillion
Summary: Episode summary: Ilbert and Jean talk about their business venture, Garcon Couture, a luxury menswear line that is taking New York by storm. In just two years, the two are making strides into the upper echelons of New York’s fashion clientele. The two talk about how to work as a team and keep things authentic in the face of rapid success. About our Guests: Ilbert Sanchez and Jean G. Francillion are the co-founders of Garcon Couture, a luxury menswear line based in New York City and Miami. The two met in college at SUNY Cobleskill. Ilbert, was born in Honduras, he’s known for his design work and leads the business side of the venture. Jean, born in Haiti, comes to Garcon Couture from over a decade in the fashion industry and is the leader on the tailoring and fitting side of things. Insights from this episode: Secret elements to a strong business partnership How to navigate negative feedback and keep moving forward Strategies to manage your time better as an entrepreneur How to give your clients an unforgettable experience Quotes from the show: “When it comes to us and our Caribbean roots, it’s just working hard, and finding ways and finding alternatives to take things to the next level.” - Ilbert Sanchez, Episode #153 “He’s way different than I am and I’m way different than he is, but it comes together in a perfect form and it works.” - Jean Francillion, Episode #153 “I’ve removed so much negativity from my life. Those people that aren’t good for you but that are around, I’ve removed a lot of them.” - Ilbert Sanchez, Episode #153 “I know what I want and whoever is not willing to help me get there or will downgrade me and things like that, they’re not in my life.” - Jean Francillion, Episode #153 “Me and Ilbert can definitely tell who wants to be around just for the show and who wants to work.” - Jean Francillion, Episode #153 “We want to make sure that once you walk through that door, that experience is like no other.” - Ilbert Sanchez, Episode #153 “I’ve learned what things aren’t important and what things are, and that has helped the growth of the company, because I’m more focused now.” - Ilbert Sanchez, Episode #153 Ilbert on the pros of entrepreneurship: “That feeling is amazing though, that feeling is like no other. Especially – I used to work in corporate America – That feeling is just unmatched: running your own company, you’re your own boss, so you have so much control of things.” - Ilbert Sanchez, Episode #153 “The support in my family is extremely important, and that would have taken a toll on me had it went a different way, but because I’ve had their support, that has given me so much drive and push and motivation.” - Ilbert Sanchez, Episode #153 Resources mentioned: Google Sheets Favorite book: Ilbert: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Jean: The E-Myth by Michael Gerber Favorite quote: Ilbert: “F*** it let the fish burn, red or blue pill you live and you learn.” - Jay-Z Jean’s motto: Live life to the fullest. 3 keys to Create Your Best Life: From Ilbert: Put yourself first Be authentic with who you are and who you want to become Set goals and be very optimistic about all of the goals you’re setting From Jean: Be organized and set your goals Have a team Believe in yourself Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001 Ilbert Sanchez and Jean G Francillion: www.instagram.com/garconcouture www.instagram.com/ijaysanchez www.instagram.com/mrgilly87 mail@garconcouture.com jfrancilon@garconcouture.com Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.
