May 13, 2021
Jim Snediker is the Founder and CEO of Stock Mfg. Co., a company that designs custom uniforms for high-end restaurants and hotels. Jim began his career as a sales representative making cold calls at a freight company. A year and a half later, he was working with high-level clients as the Manager of Client Solutions at CareerBuilder.com. Before founding Stock Mfg. Co., Jim was the Co-founder and President of the fashion website Left of Trend.
Stock Mfg. Co. was founded in 2012 as a menswear brand but quickly found a niche designing custom uniforms. They’ve designed and manufactured uniforms for some of the best bars, restaurants, and hotels, including Ace Hotel, Soho House, Aparium Hotel Group, and more. Stock Mfg. Co. has a national reputation for its focus on innovative products and its full-service approach to design, development, and manufacturing.
One of the most important components to building your company’s brand is your staff. Since they’re representing your business while engaging with customers, you want them to look the part. The key to doing so? Invest in custom uniforms that you, your staff, and your customers will love.
At Stock Mfg. Co., founder Jim Snediker and his team design custom workwear that combines the latest fashion trends with functionality and durability. According to Jim, it’s important to communicate with your staff and find comfortable clothing they can wear at work and off the clock. So, what steps can you take to find the right uniform for your company, and how can you get everyone on board? What kind of impact can a custom uniform make?
In this episode of Legends Behind the Craft, Drew Hendricks is joined by Jim Snediker, Founder and CEO of Stock Mfg. Co., to talk about custom uniforms for your company. Jim discusses why workwear matters, how to transition your staff into uniforms, the way custom attire can reflect your brand, and how his company helped raise money for unemployed hospitality workers during the pandemic. Plus, Jim shares a special promo code to get 20% off your Stock Mfg. Co. order. Stay tuned!