“Don’t underestimate the power of genuine conversation and connections when growing your business."
 

Riley Breen is an entrepreneur who started a vintage clothing resale business at the age of 12, turning a love for fashion and sustainability into a growing venture (@Legend_vintage_). Now a student at the University of Colorado Boulder, Riley continues to expand his business while exploring new opportunities in entrepreneurship. His journey has been fueled by curiosity, creativity, and a hands-on approach to bringing ideas to life. He is passionate about giving classic pieces new life and creating unique style experiences for customers. Whether he’s sourcing vintage finds or testing new business strategies, Riley thrives on innovation and adaptability.
 

SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS

• Tips to being a self-taught entrepreneur.
• How technology, especially tools like Google Lens, Meta glasses, and AI resources, are changing the landscape of vintage sourcing and selling.
• The environmental impact of fast fashion, and how thrift shopping helps counteract it.
• All about Denver’s vintage pop-up scene.
• Why distressed, faded, and imperfect vintage items are so coveted in today’s market, and how do sellers like Riley assign value to these pieces.
• What is "blue gold" in the vintage world, and how high-value, rare finds like old denim shape the ambitions and dreams of vintage resellers.