Adesola Balogun and his guest Adedoyin Balogun, who is a Fashion Entrepreneur, Business Mentor and Creative Director of Abuja-based menswear brand 'Baldon Clothiers'  discuss the difficulties Adedoyin Balogun faced while starting and growing his business,  practical tips and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, the importance of having a clear vision and strategy and more. Enjoy this amazing episode.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
01:25 - Guest Introduction - Adedoyin Balogun
03:35 - How was growing up like?
10:49 - When did your business start?
15:10 - Did you have other options asides from being a Fashion entrepreneur?
17:19 - Why was it important for you to go for NYSC?
21:00 - What brought you to Abuja?
23:00 - What made you stay in Abuja?
32:19 - Are you angry at your parents that you weren't allowed to stay in the UK?
33:22 - How easy was it to relocate your business to Abuja?
38:25 - What gave you the confidence that your business would be successful?
41:48 - Did you disband your Lagos team before moving to Abuja?
43:48 - How did you get your first store in Abuja?
48:13 - How has the journey been in terms of staying focused?
51:04 - Can a brand remain relevant for a long period of time?
55:20 - What is the relationship with your competitors or colleagues in Abuja like?
59:59 - Have there ever been times that you thought of giving up?
01:06:09 - What’s the plan for Baldon Clothiers in the next decade?
01:08:26 - What would you tell Nigerian Entrepreneurs trying to start and who is close to giving up?
01:13:43 - Sign out

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