523 Simplicity Takes Courage w/ Brandon Grbach (Steel City)

Brandon Grbach is the CEO and cofounder of Steel City. Steel City is a family-owned boutique offering Pittsburgh-inspired, vintage tees, sweatshirts & accessories.   Grbach started designing t-shirts for his friend’s skate shop, but when the shop shut down, he continued on his own.   Now, he and his wife own a thriving business with over 20 employees, a distinct brand, and a habit of growing ~50% every year.   In this interview, Brandon and Aaron discuss how he has learned to drive towards simplicity for customers, opening a second location, and how the brand got big in Japan. Sign up for a Weekly Email that will Expand Your Mind.   Brandon Grbach’s Challenge; Ask, “what's one decision you're putting off?” Then, stop putting it off.   Connect with Brandon Grbach Linkedin Instagram Website   If you liked this interview, check out our interview with TJ Fairchild where we discuss how to scale a coffee shop, designing soulful spaces, and how a philosophy degree prepares you for business.   Book Recommendation Raving Fans : Revolutionary Approach to Customer Service by Ken Blanchard  Underwritten by Piper Creative Piper Creative makes creating podcasts, vlogs, and videos easy.    How? Click here and Learn more.   We work with Fortune 500s, medium-sized companies, and entrepreneurs.   Follow Piper as we grow YouTube Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | Spotify