andres, originally from venezuela, had a passion for retail from a young age and pursued his dream by opening estudio niksen. this boutique has gained a reputation as one of the top shopping destinations in all of montreal. but why?

[01:45] the story behind studio niksen. [06:39] a new business idea. [09:23] homeware collaboration projects with artists. [12:05] production and mainline expansion. [16:19] merchandising and retail success. [19:02] the epitome of customer service. [24:23] online business and physical experience. [28:45] how to build a successful online boutique. [31:13] better quality clients, not quantity. [33:21] building a wardrobe strategy. [37:43] the art of doing nothing. [41:52] niksen versus meditating. [44:24] mistakes and taking risks. [50:08] perfectionism in creativity. [52:19] individual work preferences and creativity. [55:48] huge shout out to nick.

start a conversation with andres: @andresbarrios31 I estudio.niksen

start a conversation with me: @saimfarooqui I @creativesstartingconvos I @nothingmakessense.jpg

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