Aside from Kim Kardashian, very few of us “knows what it takes to run a f****** business.” However, my good friend Michael is one of those few people who do know what it takes.
I’ve had the honor of working with Michael Krygier on an exciting project for his athletic brand, krygierfitnessⓇ, while also lounging in the athletic apparel his company produces (seriously, it is the most comfortable clothing ever). While working with him, I was inspired by him as a fellow creator, and knew I had to pry about how he generated success.
The Inspiration
Krygier is no stranger to hardship, and he faced some life-altering experiences that led him to start his company. Instead of giving up, he decided to take those hardships as redirection, and made a career for himself through his athletic brand. However, it isn’t just troubled times that produce a successful company. Anyone can start a company, but it takes heart to generate success. When asking Michael what drew him to athleisure, he mentioned, “The inspiration came from my love for expressing feelings and emotions through hard work, and products for my customers to enjoy.” Soon enough, his passion for the gym collided with his vision for krygierfitnessⓇ.
His Skills for Success
Along with hearing how his vision was born, I was violently curious about how he continued to persevere in times of fluctuating success. His answer was stunning:
Time.
“I would have to say investing in my time was the best method I have used to generate success.”
I thought I was going to be hit with “discipline”, “business deals”, or “luck”. However, a key to success in today’s quick culture is patience. Considering everything is so fast, we quickly lose perseverance when we don’t see immediate results. What’s set Krygier away from his competition is the ability to slow things down, and not get discouraged when he doesn’t get his anticipated responses. I personally struggle with this, so hearing this was refreshing and challenging.
Outside of perseverance, Michael wasn’t going to allow quick short-cuts to affect his brand’s quality. When I asked what Krygier was most proud of in regard to his business, he simply responded, “The quality materials [and] products we offer.” After wearing some krygierfitnessⓇ articles, I can personally agree with that statement. Today we see fast fashion producing cheap products, but also cheap results. Everything is about profit, and little love goes into the clothing we typically wear. krygierfitnessⓇ has quality written all over it through the materials Michael has invested in, but a ton of thought is sewn into that fabric as well.
Entrepreneurial Advice
For my future entrepreneurs out there, Michael’s left me with some advice by stating, “Take it slow [and] stay consistent [because] there is a solution to every problem even though you haven’t thought of it yet.” Outside of slowing things down, maintaining discipline is also important so you don’t become complacent in your times of reflection. Become inspired, take those necessary steps towards your idea, and stick to it.
We live in an extremely fast world that anticipates fast results. The product of this new culture is a lack of inspiration mixed with low quality products to generate quick income. Young entrepreneurs are often discouraged when their business doesn’t turn around quickly, let alone with their minimal effort. Michael Krygier is an excellent example of how steady discipline, patient reflection, and inspiration can be combined to create something truly amazing.
I wrote this blog post in krygierfitnessⓇ sweatpants!
Thank you, Michael, for letting me share the inspiration and successful tips behind krygierfitnessⓇ.
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