When I released my first purse, I knew I couldn’t keep doing this out of my apartment—RISE felt perfect, and they’re willing to grow with me as I scale.
…Follow your gut—if you let fear drive, you’ll stay stuck. Trust the process, write the vision down, and keep showing up.
— Donte Bryson Jr., Founder & Designer, Brylamar
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Lesson From Brylamar
Brylamar’s story is a blueprint for building something real without having it all figured out. Donte Bryson Jr. went from launching a fashion label in a 120-square-foot barracks bedroom to running fulfillment from a dedicated warehouse—by trusting his gut, staying disciplined, and letting customer feedback guide smart growth.
Trust Your Gut, Then Commit
When big decisions hit—leaving the military, launching a bag, taking on space—Donte leaned on instinct, then backed it up with consistent action.
Show the Process to Build Community
By sharing behind-the-scenes development (even mistakes), he turned customers into supporters who feel invested in the journey.
Write It Down to Stay Clear
Plans get blurry fast. Writing goals and steps down helped him re-focus when things felt uncertain or overwhelming.
Expect Iteration (and Budget Time for It)
His first handbag took months and multiple samples—proof that quality products require patience, testing, and refinement.
Use Customer Data as Your Compass
Pre-orders, DMs, and comments weren’t just hype—they were signals for colors, sizes, inventory, and what to build next.
Discipline Wins When Motivation Fades
He time-blocks operations and creativity (plus real rest) so the business moves forward consistently.
About Brylamar
A namesake fashion label built from service, story, and craftsmanship
Brylamar is a fashion label founded by Donte Bryson Jr. in 2021 while serving active duty in the U.S. Navy. Named in honor of Donte and his late father (Bryson + Lamar), the brand began with apparel and evolved into a focused handbag line shaped by bold design inspiration—like architecture—and refined through months of prototyping. Today, Brylamar blends intentional design with a community-driven approach, using customer feedback and transparent storytelling to guide every release.
Listen to them on Rise’s podcast, build boldly!
Learn how Brylamar grew from a barracks-bedroom startup into a fast-growing handbag brand—using discipline, customer feedback, and a smart pre-order strategy to scale quality production and fulfillment.
Finding the right space
A warehouse that made growth possible
After a major product drop outgrew apartment fulfillment, RISE gave Brylamar the space (and flexibility) to operate like a true scaling brand—staying organized, improving customer experience, and expanding when the business demands more room.
Key Podcast Takeaways
01.
Scale smarter with flexible space
When your “home setup” starts holding you back, a dedicated workspace can unlock faster fulfillment, better organization, and bigger growth—without overcommitting long-term.
02.
Build with your customers, not just for them
Transparency + feedback loops (pre-orders, DMs, comments) help you design what people actually want—and make them feel part of the brand’s success.
03.
Discipline beats hype
Time-blocking operations and creativity, writing plans down, and showing up even on hard days is how “side hustle energy” becomes a real business.
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