Episode 288: Trust Your Gut & Outwork the Rest: Building Legacy Through Leadership with Nathan Pierce
About the Guest: Nathan Pierce is the founder and CEO of Pierce Bespoke, a rapidly growing men’s custom tailoring brand redefining what it means to “look good, feel good.” From running a t-shirt business in his early 20s to building a national franchise in custom suiting, Nathan’s journey is a masterclass in grit, vision, and learning from losses rather than fearing failure. Through his company and charity initiative For Good Measure, Nathan is proving that confidence can be custom-tailored.
About the Episode: In this episode, Steve sits down in person with Baton Rouge-based entrepreneur Nathan Pierce to uncover the lessons behind his explosive business growth — and the mindset that keeps him grounded. From selling his first company to creating a nationwide tailoring brand, Nathan opens up about trusting his gut, building teams who believe in your vision, and learning that leadership isn’t about perfection — it’s about showing up.
Steve and Nathan also dive into what it means to be growth ready — how to balance ambition with reflection, handle losses without losing faith, and lead with authenticity at home and at work. This conversation is packed with raw honesty, practical wisdom, and a contagious drive to keep building, learning, and leading.
Key Topics:
- What it truly means to be growth ready
- Learning from losses vs. failures
- The importance of trusting your gut as a leader
- Building and scaling Pierce Bespoke
- The balance between vision and pivoting in business
- Leadership lessons and leading through empathy
- The “don’t be a victim” mindset
- Legacy, purpose, and family balance
- For Good Measure — giving confidence through custom clothing
Links & Resources Mentioned
- Pierce Bespoke: piercebespoke.com
- For Good Measure Charity Campaign: Nominate someone deserving through the Pierce Bespoke website
- Follow Pierce Bespoke on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
- Growth Ready Podcast: growthready.com
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