Urban Freedom Magazine Winter 2017- Dayna Bolden Cover | Page 9

Shanile started his entrepreneurial career as a youngster selling koolaid which was fueled by the entrepreneurial mindset of people around him and further lead to the entrepreneurship concept instilled in him . The inception of his business was surrounded with challenges but with commitment , sacrifice and focus , the Nile Style boss believes that its erstwhile reply was no more a lie .
When asked about how he financed his dreams , Shanile explained that he did a research on how much capital is required of him . He revealed that he had saved a lot of money , tried to curb his spending and still got a loan from his parents which he has never missed a payment for the first 18 months which have helped him live a credit healthy life .
The Nile style boss revealed that his biggest risk was leaving a huge client at a shop where he was working considering the consequences which actually paid off for him . He further disclosed that he starts his day with prayer and when asked how he balanced love and business , he replied that he considers himself romantic enough to include his wife in his business dealings but confessed that his hardest part was staying attentive . “ I am learning to be more present / in the moment ” he says . He advises upcoming and current entrepreneurs to stay focused and guard their energy from distractions . Shanile currently plans to have a gathering of men on monthly basis in 2017 to discuss daily issues as part of his authentic manhood series on how to reject passivity .
Be sure to head down to “ Nile Style ” for a new barbershop experience of class & relaxation the next time you are in the Baltimore / Maryland area !
Nile Style Barbershop : 6622 Harford Rd # 1 Baltimore , Md 21214 ( 410 ) 444-9411 www . NileStyleBarbershop . com
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