I was cruising around Joburg on my way back from the Cradle of Humankind when we spotted this fascinating outdoor barbershop. It was strategically located under the shade of a big tree by a busy intersection. #WinNumber1
Take a closer look below at the “hair brush” the barber is using below. As the old adage goes, necessity if the mother of invention. In addition, how you think your customers would use your products is not always how they would use your products. #PaintBrush. #WinNumber2
The barber looks so focused and his client so relaxed. The guy waiting for his turn looks on with an enthused and unfazed vibe. By the look of things, this is normal. #WinNumber3
Come of think of it, there are a few financial and marketing benefits associated with making this shop outdoors. With this setup, your biggest expenses – rent and utilities, are pretty much eliminated. #WinNumber4
In addition, the live-in-action billboard is pure marketing genius. #WinNumber5
Only in Africa can you see such simple brilliance. I love and celebrate entrepreneurs like these. I wish I would have had the opportunity to speak with him because I know his story would be inspiring. He did not wait to have the perfect location or storefront before he took action. #WinNumber6