Cyrus Johnson and Trey Scott share their journey from childhood friends to business partners, as well as their experiences in scaling their clothing brand, Johnson and Scott, and navigating the ever-changing world of fashion. Discover how their friendship and complementary skillsets have fueled their success, and gain insights into the challenges they have faced along the way. Their entrepreneurial spirit and vision for the future of Johnson and Scott is inspiring.

Key quotes

Friendship and Business: "We kind of built our friendship not just around the business, but we kind of incorporated, had intentions, like, oh, let's see if we can build a business together." — Trey Scott 00:03:40-00:03:51

• Cyrus Johnson and Trey Scott are owners of the clothing brand Johnson and Scott
• Cyrus handles website building, marketing, and business growth, while Trey focuses on design, social media, and aesthetics
• They met in middle school and became friends in high school, bonding over their shared interests and ideas
• They started Johnson and Scott as a project for an entrepreneurship class and decided to turn it into a real business after Cyrus graduated from college
• They discuss the benefits and challenges of mixing friendship and business
• Their vision for Johnson and Scott includes both brick-and-mortar stores and online sales
• They faced challenges with inventory management due to their rapid growth and high demand

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