

Stand Back Up with Steven Borrelli | Cuts Founder on Entrepreneurship & Resilience
10 snips Aug 20, 2025
Steven Borrelli, founder of Cuts Clothing, dives deep into the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. He reveals how setbacks shape success and shares his journey of resilience in the face of challenges. Borrelli discusses the importance of building a brand that truly aligns with your values and the critical role of company culture. He also emphasizes the impact of morning routines on productivity and reflects on a viral letter he penned to the President, showcasing how personal growth fuels his business journey.
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Near-Death Financial Lesson
- Steven Borrelli describes near-bankruptcy after abusing a large MCA credit line and over-ordering inventory.
- He cut expenses, shrank the team, swapped the debt, and learned fiscal discipline as CEO.
Walk-To-Reset Mindset
- During crises Steven walks to calm his mind and break problems into small steps: "right foot, left foot."
- He reframes setbacks as privileged challenges and rallies his core team to persevere.
Share Numbers To Build Trust
- Be transparent with your team and share numbers so people can trust leadership during hard times.
- Set clear expectations and build trust to navigate problems together.