This is a really interesting discussion with my new friend Loyal Wooldridge from Loyal Hair Therapy. He intends to run for City Council in October, and I think his platform is well-worth listening to. We cover many great topics including entrepreneurship, mentorship and Kelowna Politics. You can listen to Episode 19 of the I Love Kelowna Podcast while you're commuting, exercising or relaxing, by clicking right here: Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/y8jax3xb If you don't have Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/y8zjsuv5 If you enjoyed this episode, an iTunes review would be SO appreciated! https://tinyurl.com/y8jax3xb SHOW NOTES Loyal was born in the Kootenays, but moved to Kelowna in 1993 when his mom and dad were transferred. Mom worked in dispatch and dad was an officer for the RCMP. Attended George Pringle and Mount Boucherie. Opened Loyal Hair Therapy in 2006. Personal philosophy that drives Loyal Hair Therapy and everything he does in life is giving back to our wonderful Kelowna community. Loyal loves to help young, aspiring hairstylists to become solid businesspeople, and learn the financial and marketing aspects along with perfecting their craft. The proper and ethical way to handle unhappy people coming from a competitive business and wanting to join your team. The very different mindset of an entrepreneur vs. someone who is more comfortable being an employee of someone else. A master’s degree from the School of Hard Knocks! The key to business success: learn what your crucial business weakness is, admit that to yourself, remove the shame surrounding that, and then go get the help you need. A really great way to get your boss to teach you the business from top to bottom without posing a threat. The great honour of serving the public. Loyal has been considering how to run for public office for the past 7 years and is now finally going to do it. Loyal has partnered with agencies like the KGH Foundation, Kelowna Women's Shelter, Kid's Help Phone, The Bridge Youth & Family Services. The City of Kelowna's October 20th municipal elections and Loyal’s multi-faceted political platform at https://loyalkelowna.com 1. Housing Affordability and Availability. 2. Transportation Revolution. How do we welcome 50,000 more people to Kelowna in a responsible and sustainable way? 3. Tourism, Tech, and Jobs. 4. Complete Community: integrating everyone without segregation, including the elderly and most vulnerable. We drill down into Loyal’s Platform Pillar #2: how do we increase our population by 25% and at the same time, alleviate growing traffic woes? The e-Myth: to be a successful entrepreneur, you need many more skills than just the technical ability in your specific field. Loyal nominates Mayor Colin Basran to come on the I Love Kelowna Podcast in the future. Instagram @luke.kelowna.realtor For the latest #ILoveKelownaPodcast go to my profile and click under 🎧👇New Episode👇 . #exploreKelowna #Kelowna #RealEstate #hairstyle #entrepreneur #politics #mentor #transportation #gridlock #CityPlanning #LoyalWooldridge #LoyalHair #housing #affordability #community #tourism #tech #jobs
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