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October 2, 2024 60 mins

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  


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Guest Social Media Info

The Hoop Mob Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehoopmobb/ 

Donyale’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donyalewalton/ 



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