This week in the guest chair we’re taking it back to Donyale Walton, founder of Hoop Mobb, Home of the Hoop Earring. Coming from Flint, Michigan, Donyale made her way to New York to learn the business ropes and was inspired to pursue her own ventures.
In this episode she shares:
- How she went outside of the box of where she’s from and gained unique skills by working in fashion
- Her process of finding and working with the best manufacturers
- How she’s able to build the best team and balance hiring family and friends
Highlights include:
00:00 Intro
05:30 Getting her start in fashion
15:30 Determining a niche
24:50 Acquiring vendors and manufacturers
30:53 Focusing on serving a community
38:20 Profitability and hiring strategically
49:09 Marketing and growth strategies
56:22 Tips for entrepreneurs
Check out episode 432 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
Links mentioned in this episode
- The Hoop Mob Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehoopmobb/
- Hoop Mobb’s Website: https://hoopmobb.com/
- Hoop Mobb’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/685105618951748
- Donyale’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donyalewalton/
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