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What does it actually take to build a successful business? Built By Doing explores the real stories behind entrepreneurship. Hosted by David Alan, founder of David Alan Clothing, and Stan Kleja, the show pulls back the curtain on the journey of building a business.
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10 Years of Charity Fashion Shows (opens the original)
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Do you have to become successful before you can start giving back? I don't believe you do. In this episode of Built By Doing, I'm looking back at ten years of David Alan Fashion Shows and why giving back became part of our business long before David Alan Clothing became the company it is today. The first Fashion Show started in 2016 almost by accident. I was raising money for the American Cancer Society's Real Men Wear Pink campaign, had a young clothing brand, knew a few professional athletes a
Entrepreneurship Doesn’t Get Easier. The Problems Just Change. (opens the original)
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Does entrepreneurship ever actually get easier? Year one is hard. Year five is hard. Year ten is hard. The difference is why. In Episode 28 of Built By Doing, David Alan and Stan Kleja break down how the challenges of entrepreneurship change as a business grows — from fighting to survive in the early years to learning how to lead people, delegate responsibility, manage multiple companies and decide which opportunities are actually worth pursuing. David looks back at the earliest years of buildin
Our August Goals Didn’t Go to Plan. Now What? (opens the original)
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What happens when you set ambitious business goals and reality has other plans? In Episode 27 of Built By Doing, David Alan and Stan Kleja revisit the goals they publicly set for August and give an unfiltered assessment of what worked, what failed, what got delayed, and what those setbacks actually cost. The biggest miss? The new Columbus location still isn't open. Construction delays, permitting issues, architectural decisions and unexpected problems have pushed the timeline back, while rent, p
7 Business Problems Every Entrepreneur Eventually Faces – Q&A (opens the original)
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What happens when your business starts working, but suddenly you become the bottleneck? In Episode 26 of Built By Doing, David Alan and Stan Kleja answer real questions from entrepreneurs and small business owners navigating the challenges that come with starting, running and growing a business. From building systems and learning to delegate to securing business financing, opening a second location, managing seasonal cash flow and improving customer retention, this episode tackles the real-world
You’re Going to Want to Quit. Don’t. The Reality of Entrepreneurship (opens the original)
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Entrepreneurship looks exciting when you're watching the wins. But what happens when you're exhausted, overwhelmed, burned out, and the work still has to get done? In Episode 25 of Built By Doing, David Alan and Stan Kleja get candid about one of the hardest realities of building a business: staying disciplined when the motivation is gone. David shares one of the wildest stories from the early years of David Alan Clothing, a high-pressure WWE project involving Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, KFC and
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