In this episode Nick and Tyler interview Kyle Harnish, exploring his transformative journey from a struggling tradesman to a successful construction entrepreneur and workwear innovator, diving deep into topics of mental health, business risk, personal growth, and his mission to revolutionize professional attire for tradespeople. The conversation weaves through Kyle's personal struggles with anxiety and depression, his partnership with his therapist wife, and his passionate development of Harnish Workwear, which aims to elevate the image and functionality of trade professional clothing.
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VIdeo Version
https://youtu.be/tx5Q9s2FaQQ
Show Notes
- Kyle Harnish's Journey and Business Philosophy (0:00)
- The Importance of Optics in the Industry (2:29)
- Kyle's Marriage to a Therapist (4:48)
- The Launch of Harnish Workwear (9:29)
- Feedback and Adaptation in Product Development (9:43)
- The Impact of Professionalism on the Trades (10:01)
- The Future of Harnish Workwear and Industry Trends (10:15)
- Final Thoughts and Reflections (10:29)
- Challenges in Workwear for Tradespeople (10:44)
- Personal Investment and Branding (10:59)
- Expanding Market Opportunities (11:10)
- Challenges and Failure in Business (1:21:17)
- Mental Health and Personal Growth (1:21:29)
- Community Support and Future Plans (1:24:37)
- Balancing Work and Personal Life (1:27:16)
- Final Thoughts and Future Goals (1:35:10)
