What if your next million-dollar idea is hiding inside a vending machine? Our guest today proved that it's possible.
In this episode, we sit down with PreddiKae, a serial entrepreneur and the brilliant founder of The Wig Cafe, an automated luxury hair boutique, and Legendary Lanes, a Black Truck Chauffeur Service.
PreddiKae shares her incredible journey of turning an everyday object, the vending machine, into a high-end retail experience for wigs. We dive deep into her mindset, from how she sources machines and manages inventory to her advice on overcoming major setbacks. We also discuss her second venture, Legendary Lanes, and explore how her Sierra Leonean heritage has shaped her as a leader.
This conversation is a masterclass in finding opportunities in familiar places and building physical businesses in a digital-first world.
🔥 JUMP TO THE INSIGHTS:
- Meet PreddiKae, a True Serial Entrepreneur
- The "Aha!" Moment: The Origin of The Wig Cafe Vending Machine
- First Steps: How to Source a Machine & Find a Location
- The Surprising Daily Operations of an Automated Business
- Building a Luxury Brand (The Power of Pink!)
- Legendary Lanes: Spotting a Need in the Chauffeur Industry
- A Major Setback: How She Overcame a Business Crisis
- The Stereotype About Black-Owned Businesses We Need to Stop
- The Common Piece of Business Advice That's WRONG
- Advice for Entrepreneurs Who Are Afraid to Start
- Where to Find and Support PreddiKae's Businesses
What everyday problem could be solved with a vending machine? Post your best ideas in the comments below!
Find our guest online:
The Wig Cafe: https://www.instagram.com/thewigcafe/
Legendary Lanes: https://www.instagram.com/legendary_lanes?igsh=MTVocDNtbDluaWh2aQ%3D%3D
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