# Greg Alterman > Greg Alterman CEO | Founder Alternative Apparel Founder & CEO of Alternative Apparel, an iconic international clothing brand acquired by Hanes Brands for $60M. Built the business into a leader in sustainable basics with an average distribution of 1.5M+ units/month and a 175K sq ft distribution center. Recognized by Inc. 500 (\#430), Inc. 5000, and Fast Company for one of the most innovative retail concepts in the U.S. Founder of JUICE | served here, a community-focused brand extension. 30+ years of experience in domestic and international wholesale distribution, apparel manufacturing, importing, retail, and CPG. Creative visionary and hands-on operator, blending brand ethos with scalable infrastructure and retail innovation. Things I can advise on: ✔️ Design and brand DNA ✔️ Manufacturing & importing ✔️ Domestic & international distribution ✔️ Building ethos & differentiation ✔️ Marketing and branding ✔️ E-commerce & retail strategy ✔️ Defining corporate culture ✔️ Fixed vs. variable cost models ✔️ Private/white label business models ✔️ Shared services & division strategy ✔️ Fashion & CPG industry navigation ✔️ Preparing for liquidity events ✔️ Building advisory boards ✔️ Operations & scaling ✔️ Sustainability practices I help small companies and creative founders build with intention and scale with strategy—always focused on long-term, sustainable growth. **Rating:** 5/5 (6 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $275.00 ## Example Questions - I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on? - How do I know if my business idea will work? - How would you approach growth for my business? - What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company? ## Links - [Expert profile](/GregAlterman) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/478282UxxKFgCZ.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)