{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/659c22ccb31581001651ebcd/66fc5ea42838c1aca575f0f4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"432: Hoop Mobb Is Becoming A Household Name By Making Jewelry For The Culture ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/659c22ccb31581001651ebcd/1727815322774-c567419f-c5f7-4008-92c7-934b8a969a40.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode she shares:</p><ul><li>How she went outside of the box of where she’s from and gained unique skills by working in fashion&nbsp;</li><li>Her process of finding and working with the best manufacturers&nbsp;</li><li>How she’s able to build the best team and balance hiring family and friends&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Highlights include:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>05:30 Getting her start in fashion</p><p>15:30 Determining a niche</p><p>24:50 Acquiring vendors and manufacturers&nbsp;</p><p>30:53 Focusing on serving a community&nbsp;</p><p>38:20 Profitability and hiring strategically&nbsp;</p><p>49:09 Marketing and growth strategies</p><p>56:22 Tips for entrepreneurs&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Check out episode 432 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t?si=8fcfd638a59949a4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustlePro\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode</strong></p><ul><li>The Hoop Mob Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thehoopmobb/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/thehoopmobb/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Hoop Mobb’s Website: <a href=\"https://hoopmobb.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://hoopmobb.com/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Hoop Mobb’s Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/685105618951748\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/groups/685105618951748</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Donyale’s Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/donyalewalton/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/donyalewalton/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): <a href=\"http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss</a></p><p><br></p><h1><strong>Announcements</strong></h1><p><strong>Join our Facebook Community</strong></p><p>If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: <a href=\"http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook</a></p><p><br></p><h1><strong>Guest Social Media Info</strong></h1><p>The Hoop Mob Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thehoopmobb/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/thehoopmobb/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Donyale’s Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/donyalewalton/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/donyalewalton/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Nicaila Matthews Okome | Side Hustle Pro Media"}