Hosted by: Troy Garcia Special guest: Dan Trepanier

In this engaging podcast episode, we explore the transformative journey of Dan Trepanier, from his humble beginnings on a farm to becoming a Columbia University basketball player (briefly)  and being named Esquire Magazine’s Best Dressed Man. Dan shares his insights on the profound impact that personal style can have on mental health and well-being. He delves into his journey of elevating his game in the competitive arena of men’s fashion, where he has successfully built a thriving business.

This episode provides a unique perspective on how the way we dress can deeply influence our confidence and mental state, ultimately shaping our professional and personal lives.

In this episode we cover:

• Introducing our guest (2:24)
• What prompted Dan to change from basketball gear to stylish outfits (7:47)
• How the business evolved and the path our guest took that started by selling items on Ebay (9:08)
• Dan’s internship on Wallstreet and how he got his foot in the door to custom men’s fashion (15:52)
• Winning Best Dressed blew up his blog and made him go back to school (22:24)
• Dan moves to LA where he can be more creative and learn how to do his business online (26:31)
• Dan does a great job making his customers feel understood (31:45)
• Where Articles of Style is going now (34:48)
• How the wardrobe capsule is eco-friendly (35:55)

Links From the Show:

Allen & Company
Articles of Style
Columbia University
Wardrobe Capsule

Connect with:

Troy Garcia – CFP®, Vice President, Financial Advisor at Allen & Company
Allen & Company – Troy Garcia
LinkedIn – Troy Garcia

Dan Trepanier – Founder & CEO, Articles of Style
Articles of Style – Dan Trepanier
LinkedIn – Dan Trepanier

The opinions voiced in this program are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which strategies or investments may be suitable for you, consult an appropriate qualified professional prior to making a decision.

Dan Trepanier is not affiliated with LPL or Allen & Co.