#008: Black Gent Grooming Entrepreneurs, Aaron Wallace & Lina Gadi

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English - January 13, 2017 12:45 - 52 minutes - 42.8 MB
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Aaron Wallace and Lina Gadi are the entrepreneurs behind Shear & Shine, a business that aims to cater to black men in all things related to beard, skin and Afro Caribbean hair care.

In this episode, we learn why too many ideas can be bad for your business, why sales is a lifeline in your business
and why it is important to have a business mentor. Check the show notes for resources, notes, and links from the show.

Aaron Wallace and Lina Gadi are the entrepreneurs behind Shear & Shine, a business that aims to cater to black men in all things related to beard, skin and Afro Caribbean hair care.

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In this Podcast we discuss ( SPOILER ALERT )

[02:20] The background to Shear & Shine
[04:10] How Lina and Aaron started working together
[05:30] Aaron & Lina discuss how they manage different business ideas
[08:00] We learn how residual & passive income can help your business
[13:30] We find out how to prepare for good cash flow, and how it can affect your business
[16:46] Aaron & Lina share how well their business is doing, and why it’s important to position your business for growth.
[20:35] We find out what is working for Shear & Shine in terms of branding.
[23:20] We compare both the US and UK barbering industry
[32:00] We learn how Aaron & Lina split their roles
[33:40] We learn why focusing on sales is important
[34:38] “You have be prepared to spend money, to make money”
[37:30] Aaron & Lina talk about how to identity a great partner for business
[40:00] We learn about Shear & Shines biggest failures and mistakes
[44:34] We learn how it is important to have a business mentor
[47:25] Recommended books to read, and people to follow
[47:60] The different ways you can learn, and why it’s important
[51:00] Why it is important to take action yourself

You will learn

Why too many ideas can be bad for your business
Why sales is a lifeline in your business
Why it is important to have a mentor

Links and resources mentioned