From Emotional Heartbreak to Business Breakthrough: How I Started Footwox - Omotiafe Otuogbai
From Emotional Heartbreak to Business Breakthrough: How I Started Footwox - Omotiafe Otuogbai
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Omotiafe Otuogbai
Omotiafe Otuogbai is an Entrepreneur and he considers himself a creative person. He’s the Founder of Wox Collections ; a lifestyle brand that makes comfortable lifestyle products for your everyday activity.
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From Emotional Heartbreak to Business Breakthrough: How I Started Footwox - Omotiafe Otuogbai
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Can you give a brief description of yourself and your inspiration for building your brand?
Was Footwox your first start-up?
Founder Story: What are the products currently sold by Footwox?
It could not have been all roses and rainbows while starting, especially with your state of mind at that time. Were there any challenges you experienced while starting the business? If yes, can you tell us about them?
From the previous mention of your ability to finally increase production, it is safe to say you were able to overcome some challenges. What are the ways you have overcome these challenges?
I respect if you are unwilling to mention but if not, can you let us in on some of the marketing strategies you adopted?
Earlier in the interview, you mentioned that you picked up a reading habit which you credit to getting inspired again. What books can you recommend to the readers?
Advice for other entrepreneurs who want to get started or are just starting out?
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