The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥 Ep.497 ~ The Creative Mind Behind Victoria’s Secret & Ralph Lauren Commercials ~ Jeff Madoff
Mar 24, 2021
Jeffrey Madoff, a renowned creative producer and former fashion designer, shares his journey from a Top 10 U.S. designer to directing commercials for giants like Victoria's Secret and Ralph Lauren. He discusses how to blend creativity with business acumen, stressing the importance of market validation and nurturing relationships. Madoff also reveals the art of ruthless editing in storytelling and the value of defining personal success. His insights highlight the power of creativity in the business world and the necessity of financial planning for aspiring artists.
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From Boutique Sketches To 120 Employees
- Jeffrey accidentally launched his fashion career after a friend asked for a gig and he turned sketches into a sell-out line.
- His first company, Billy Whiskers, grew to 120 employees and factories within ~18 months from trial-and-error learning.
From Fabrics To Film Sets
- A fabric supplier introduced Jeffrey to a film producer which pulled him into filmmaking.
- He learned production working with people like Dennis Hopper and discovered film's business side by immersion.
Same Business Protocols Across Mediums
- Creative businesses share core protocols: idea, prototype, cost, timeline, market and pricing.
- Jeffrey used that shared framework to move across fashion, film, plays and teaching successfully.
