#4: Why Working for Yourself Changes Everything

The Long Pour with Brendon Hill · Mar 26, 2026 · 1h 3m

Ep #4: Zi — Why Working for Yourself Changes Everything

In Episode 4 of The Long Pour, we sit down with Zi from Uminori, a bespoke tailor and business owner who has built his company around craftsmanship, precision, and doing things properly.

Through Uminori, Zi creates tailored pieces that go beyond clothing — built on detail, fit, and a clear point of view on what quality should look like.

In this conversation, we unpack Zi’s journey into tailoring, his decision to work for himself, and what it actually takes to turn a craft into a sustainable business.

A major part of this episode is about…