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On the Black Bridge Mindset Podcast, hosts Mike, Ken, and CJ welcome Columbus-based fashion designer and master tailor Corey Winborn, CEO of Designs by Winborn, who shares how he became self-taught by thrifting and deconstructing garments as a teen and turned that passion into a 37-year career in custom clothing, alterations, and fine jewelry. Corey explains how style and presentation build confidence and opportunity, why he chose not to pursue college, and what it took to leave traditional jobs to bet on his craft. He offers practical business advice for aspiring designers: study fashion, become your own brand, focus on what sells (not just social media image), and build a client base before taking on a brick-and-mortar. He shares his appointment-only shop details and leaves a question for the next guest about living the life they want.

00:00 Podcast Welcome

00:35 August Vibes and Market Days

02:41 Meet Corey Winborn

04:33 Self Taught Tailoring Origins

07:39 Style Confidence and Presentation

11:20 No College Needed

12:46 Turning Craft Into Business

18:04 Entrepreneurship Mindset Shift

25:04 Business 101 for Designers

29:52 Study Trends and Sell Work

30:45 Be Your Own Brand

31:36 Creating What’s Next

33:22 Naming DBW and N4

33:59 Born to Win Philosophy

36:23 Why Every Man Needs Custom

38:23 Custom Suits Through History

39:47 Favorite Clients and Moments

41:36 Dressing Women Too

42:56 Opening the Brick and Mortar

47:30 Entrepreneur Advice and Wrap

48:37 Where to Find Corey

50:26 Final Questions and Goodbye

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Hosts:

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• Ken