Episode 288: Trust Your Gut & Outwork the Rest: Building Legacy Through Leadership with Nathan Pearce

About the Guest: Nathan Pearce is the founder and CEO of Pearce Bespoke, a rapidly growing men’s custom tailoring brand redefining what it means to “look good, feel good.” From running a t-shirt business in his early 20s to building a national franchise in custom suiting, Nathan’s journey is a masterclass in grit, vision, and learning from losses rather than fearing failure. Through his company and charity initiative For Good Measure, Nathan is proving that confidence can be custom-tailored. About the Episode: In this episode, Steve sits down in person with Baton Rouge-based entrepreneur Nathan Pearce to uncover the lessons behind his explosive business growth — and the mindset that keeps him grounded. From selling his first company to creating a nationwide tailoring brand, Nathan opens up about trusting his gut, building teams who believe in your vision, and learning that leadership isn’t about perfection — it’s about showing up. Steve and Nathan also dive into what it means to be growth ready — how to balance ambition with reflection, handle losses without losing faith, and lead with authenticity at home and at work. This conversation is packed with raw honesty, practical wisdom, and a contagious drive to keep building, learning, and leading. Key Topics:What it truly means to be growth readyLearning from losses vs. failuresThe importance of trusting your gut as a leaderBuilding and scaling Pearce BespokeThe balance between vision and pivoting in businessLeadership lessons and leading through empathyThe “don’t be a victim” mindsetLegacy, purpose, and family balanceFor Good Measure — giving confidence through custom clothing Links & Resources MentionedPearce Bespoke: www.pearcebespoke.comFor Good Measure Charity Campaign: Nominate someone deserving through the Pearce Bespoke websiteFollow Pearce Bespoke on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTokGrowthReady Podcast: www.growthready.com Send us a text Support the show Connect with Steve Mellor Stay connected and keep growing with Steve: LinkedIn Instagram Book Steve to speak at your next event → www.stevemellorspeaks.com Support the GrowthReady Podcast by leaving a 5-star rating → Apple Podcasts Connect with GrowthReady Join the community and keep your growth journey going: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Official Website ---- This podcast was produced on Riverside and released via Buzzsprout Sign up for the monthly newsletter with Steve and GrowthReady (formerly known as Career Competitor) by providing your details here - Request to become part of our community