Joe Ando didn’t have a job, a plan or a clear path forward—just a sewing machine in his parents’ garage. In this episode of Forbes Talk Shop, Joe breaks down how a series of small, scrappy decisions—from messaging strangers on Instagram to making custom dresses for celebrities—turned into a viral fashion career and a growing brand. He shares the real story behind his “Can I Make You a Dress?” series, what it actually takes to build as a designer in the age of social media and why collaboration—not ego—is at the center of his work. Shop Joe's essentials: Adidas Sambas - forbes.pub/AdidasSambas Nähe Hard Shell Case/ S - forbes.pub/NäheHardShellCase Dr. Bronner's Organic Lip Balm - forbes.pub/DrBronnersOrganicLipBalm Todd Snyder Barrel Pant - forbes.pub/ToddSnyderBarrelPant Salomon XT-6 GORE-TEX - forbes.pub/SalomonXT6GORETEX Paper Republic Le Trifold Leather Journal - forbes.pub/PaperRepublicLeTrifoldLeatherJournal UNIQLO DRY Color T-Sh...