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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.
Kevin Y. Brown
Kevin Y. Brown is a National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) Center For Public Trust (CPT) “Being A Difference” award recipient, international speaker, entrepreneur, and author. The former MTV Networks host and NYC fashion marketer has created an international following as a speaker on personal excellence, effective communication, and leadership. Kevin has been featured by Black Enterprise magazine as a “Modern Man of Distinction” and highlighted in various publications for his self-help speaking work and helping students graduate college debt-free. Recognized for his commitment to empowering foster care youth and as a foster care system alumnus, he has also delivered the keynote address at the International Foster Care Organizations Conference in Sydney, Australia and Osaka, Japan. Kevin is currently the creator/host of Sirius XM’s “Create Your Life” series, a fellow in the New York Chapter of the Startup Leadership Program, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Ilbert Sanchez and Jean G. Francillion
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 the 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, Create Your Life Series, #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, Create Your Life Series, #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, Create Your Life Series, #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, Create Your Life Series, #153
- “Me and Ilbert can definitely tell who wants to be around just for the show and who wants to work.” - Jean Francillion, Create Your Life Series, #153
- “We want to make sure that once you walk through that door, that experience is like no other.” - Ilbert Sanchez, Create Your Life Series, #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, Create Your Life Series, #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, Create Your Life Series, #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, Create Your Life Series, #153
Resources Mentioned
Favorite Book
Favorite Quote
- Ilbert Sanchez “F*** it let the fish burn, red or blue pill you live and you learn.” - Jay-Z
- Jean G. Francillion's motto: Live life to the fullest
Keys to Create Your Best Life
Ilbert Sanchez
- 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
Jean G. Francillion
- Be organized and set your goals
- Have a team
- Believe in yourself
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