Ben Perkins built &Collar around a simple idea: make dress shirts people actually want to wear. Comfortable, low-maintenance, and designed for real life, the brand has reimagined a wardrobe staple for everyone from airline pilots to first-time suit buyers.
In this episode, Ben shares how a teenage soccer blog planted the seed for &Collar, the “wicked sweat” concept that inspired it, and how he’s navigated everything from manufacturing mishaps to rebuilding his team culture. He talks candidly about leadership, accountability, and the value of designing for the exact customer you serve — not trying to be everything to everyone.
We also dive into the lessons he’s carried over from his Division I soccer days, his take on the state of U.S. soccer, and why trusting his team has made both the business and his life better. This is a conversation about resilience, focus, and building something that works just as well off the clock as it does on the clock.
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