006: Starting a Vintage Clothing Brand from your Dorm Room with John Agnello

Published: Oct. 19, 2017, 7:47 a.m.

John Agnello is the founder of Snap Goes My Cap, a vintage clothing brand inspired by the style of the 80’s and 90’s. John started the business from his dorm room at the University of Dayton and grew the brand during his time there. He kept the business on the side while taking a corporate job upon graduating, but that did not last long. John bet on himself and went full time with Snap Goes My Cap.

On today’s episode, John and I discuss:

  • Growing the business in college
  • Betting on himself and leaving his corporate job after 6 months
  • Meeting Chance the Rapper and Wiz Khalifa the first time
  • And much more…

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John’s website: https://snapgoesmycap.com/

You can find John at:

Instagram: sgmc_classics

Twitter: @snapgoesmycap

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