SliderCuts, sometimes known as Mark Maciver, is a globally recognised barber and one of the UK's leading black entrepreneurs. He's cut the hair of international superstars like LeBron James and Anthony Joshua, building up a business from his shop in East London. Listen to the full episode here.

In this episode we talk about:

• How to get financing when banks won't talk to you
• The importance of valuing your business properly
• When to say no to investors
• How to diversify your brand
• And how to deal with rat infestation on launch day 

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