The Jon Schultz Podcast: The Myth of Overnight Success
Jon Schultz
82 episodes
2 months ago
The Jon Schultz Podcast unpacks the lessons from industry leaders who refused to quit. Success is a tightrope. Everyone who’s reached the top of their game has wobbled on the way up. Those losses propelled them to the bigger and better places they are today. In a curious way, it’s the upsets that lay the foundation for winning. Our guests dig into their stories; we talk about the challenges they’ve overcome, what they learned, and how they kept ongoing.
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The Jon Schultz Podcast unpacks the lessons from industry leaders who refused to quit. Success is a tightrope. Everyone who’s reached the top of their game has wobbled on the way up. Those losses propelled them to the bigger and better places they are today. In a curious way, it’s the upsets that lay the foundation for winning. Our guests dig into their stories; we talk about the challenges they’ve overcome, what they learned, and how they kept ongoing.
From Sneaker-head to Luxury Brand: The John Buscemi Story
The Jon Schultz Podcast: The Myth of Overnight Success
59 minutes
12 months ago
From Sneaker-head to Luxury Brand: The John Buscemi Story
What drives a kid from Long Island to turn his sneaker obsession into a global luxury brand? In this episode, I sit down with Jon Buscemi, the creative mind who turned his love for sneakers and street culture into iconic brands that push the limits of style. Jon opens up about his unique path—from customizing sneakers as a kid to working on Wall Street to fund his sneaker obsession and then breaking into the high-end sneaker market with bold designs like the Buscemi 100mm, known for its flashy details and signature gold lock. He shares how his time on Wall Street gave him a thick skin and a drive that carried over into the fashion world, where rejection is common and the need to stand out is constant. He also talks about how he finds inspiration, making every new project a mix of art and practicality, whether it's a hot sauce brand like Truff or a local deli chain like Uncle Paulie's. For him, each brand is a way to blend his passions for design, culture, and quality while staying true to his roots in street style. If you're curious about the hustle behind building a lasting brand or the story of someone who turned a personal love into a powerful business, this episode with Jon Buscemi is packed with insight. Buscemi's story is a powerful reminder that success isn't about instant achievements but about persistent passion, learning from every experience, and staying true to your creative instincts.
Buscemi on Socials: IG: @jonbuscemi X: @JonBuscemi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buscemi%C2%AE/ https://buscemi.com/
Jon on Socials: IG: @streetschultz FB: Jon Schultz X: @JonSchultz_Onyx LinkedIn: jonschultz1 www.jonschultz.com
The Jon Schultz Podcast: The Myth of Overnight Success
The Jon Schultz Podcast unpacks the lessons from industry leaders who refused to quit. Success is a tightrope. Everyone who’s reached the top of their game has wobbled on the way up. Those losses propelled them to the bigger and better places they are today. In a curious way, it’s the upsets that lay the foundation for winning. Our guests dig into their stories; we talk about the challenges they’ve overcome, what they learned, and how they kept ongoing.
