Building a brand people believe in starts long before the numbers make sense. In Episode 3 of Deal Flow Diaries, we sit down with Max Siegelman, founder of Siegelman Stable, to explore how instinct, storytelling, and patience can turn a personal passion into an enduring business.

What began as a family harness racing stable in the 1980s evolved into a modern lifestyle brand rooted in nostalgia, authenticity, and community. Max shares how Siegelman Stable grew organically from a $300 run of sweatshirts and hats into a cult following across fashion, sports, and culture, without a traditional marketing budget and without chasing trends.

From early moments of validation like artists and athletes wearing the brand, to the realities of scrappy decision making and staying true to taste, this conversation offers a candid look at what it takes to build something meaningful and lasting.

Join us as we talk about:

• Turning a family legacy and personal story into a modern brand with real cultural resonance
• Why following your gut matters more than data in the early stages of building
• Scaling intentionally, protecting taste, and resisting the pressure to grow too fast
• Using storytelling, scarcity, and community to build a brand without paid marketing
• The role of equine therapy, giving back, and purpose in long term brand building

This episode is a reminder that the strongest brands are built with identity, consistency, and understanding how to build a community. If you care about culture, craft, and building something that lasts, this conversation is for you.

Deal Flow Diaries continues to take you inside the real decisions, inflection points, and mindset shifts behind today’s most thoughtful founders and operators.

Follow Max & Sigelman Stable:

Website: www.siegelmanstable.com

IG: @max_siegelman, @siegelmanstable

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