# Episode 39: Gavin Saylor - Inside the Creative Mind of Gavzilla (Viral Hats, Celebrity Endorsements, and the Art of Standing Out in Fashion & Sports)

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Podcast: [First Rodeo Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-rodeo-radio-7022295)
Published: 2026-04-24T11:47:39+00:00
Episode link: https://www.firstrodeoracing.com/podcast/episode-28-jonathan-rapp-twin-sports-racing-from-the-craps-table-at-18-to-winning-stakes-races-7mcyt-w8skh-mzw9d-chtk7-d2bz2-ekz26-f78f5-62djg-xxcx9-x8ykm-ezp4c
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## Resource

In this episode, Gavin Saylor, aka GavZilla, shares his inspiring story of turning a passion for barbering, fashion, and creativity into a viral brand with designs that took the internet by storm. Discover how personal branding, unique design, and bold moves can make you stand out in competitive markets. Connect with GavZilla on IG: https://www.instagram.com/gavzillaaa/ Key Topics: ‍ ‍ Gavin’s background and how he transitioned from college lacrosse at Hartford to full-time barbering and clothing design The creative process behind GavZilla’s unique hats and clothing, including jacket and accessory designs How viral videos and social media made GavZilla’s designs iconic, with millions of views on Instagram The story of celebrity and athlete endorsements, and the impact of virality on brand growth The intersection of horse racing culture and fashion, with GavZilla’s entry into the sport's apparel scene Building a community and networking at horse races, including influencer engagement and event experience Challenges of design imitation and protecting creative work in the digital age Future goals: expanding into race day attire, exclusive drops, and collaborations with sports figures The inspiring ethos of doing things differently—whether in fashion, sports, or branding ‍ ‍ Timestamps: ‍ ‍ 00:10 - Introduction to Gavin Saylor and his creative journey 02:46 - From college to barbering and clothing experiments 04:27 - What motivated him to pursue barbering full-time 06:16 - The creative techniques behind Gavzilla’s hair and fashion designs 07:29 - The process of designing custom, one-of-one pieces 09:08 - Going viral with the famous crimped hats and celebrity adoption 10:53 - The story behind viral videos with millions of views 12:24 - How viral success shaped Gavin's confi…

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