How a 29 Year Old ENTREPRENEUR Built a £3M Agency in 3 Years | Chloë Downes | Voice #88

1000 Voices: Black British Leadership & Inclusive Diversity

"Happiness over profits is the main thing."

About Chloë:

Chloë Downes is an award winning marketeer and the Founder & CEO at SHFT, an influencer talent management agency shifting the industry and bringing back the true meaning of the word 'influence'. Throughout her career, Chloë has maintained a focus on making the industry a fairer place for creators by hosting events and workshops giving them the tools needed to navigate the industry. Inclusivity is at the forefront of Chloë's work and she has been vocal throughout her career about the need for diversity, not only in influencer campaigns but also, in the industry itself, especially in senior/management positions.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

02:12 - The Tipping Point

04:13 - Founding Shift

07:18 - Building a Diverse Team

10:38 - From Rejection to Success

12:35 - The Power of Values

16:09 - Scaling Up

19:07 - Balancing Quality and Quantity

22:20 - Effective Processes

24:54 - Networking and Building Connections

27:05 - Profitability from Day One

29:40 - Challenges in Building a Business

32:48 - Work-Life Balance

36:11 - Hiring and Building the Right Team

39:18 - Lessons from Past Experiences

42:10 - Staying True to Values

45:05 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

48:20 - Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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