How Clinton Built His Shoe Selling Biz
Clinton Odero runs his online business in Nairobi selling shoes, electronics, and kids’ items.
He mainly operates online, with a strong presence on Jiji, WhatsApp, and other social media platforms.
Customers can easily find his products on Jiji by searching trusted Nike links, which has helped him reach buyers across different areas.
Clinton says his love for business started when he was still a kid.
He was always interested in buying and selling, and that passion never left him.
What motivates him every day is the belief that no dream ever dies unless you give up.
Even on days when sales are low, he pushes on because he knows consistency and effort eventually pay off.
To him, business is fun, especially when clients recognize the value of what you sell and keep coming back.
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Capital need to start selling online
The business started small, with a capital of KES 10,000.
Clinton alitumia hii doh ku buy his first stock and focused on products that move fast online.
Most of the capital came from his own savings. By starting online, he avoided high costs like rent and staff, which made it easier to manage the business at the beginning.
His first customers walikua purely from online platforms.
By posting consistently on Jiji and sharing products on WhatsApp statuses and groups, people started reaching out.
Some customers found him through searches, while others came through referrals after successful deals.
How to Keeping Customers Coming Back
Ku-keep na ku-maintain customers is a big part of Clinton’s hustle.
He believes in targeting the right clients depending on the product he is selling.
On top of that, anasema communication style yake sets him apart.
He describes himself as a “funny guy,” and his friendly, humorous way of talking to clients builds trust and makes buying enjoyable.
Good prices, honest product descriptions, and quick responses also help him keep customers loyal.
Like many small businesses, Clinton pia hu-faces challenge. Kuna days when sales are very low, and you can go the whole day without selling anything.
Limited capital can also slow growth. However, he sees these moments as part of the journey and uses slow days to learn, plan, and improve his online strategies.
After joining MESH, Clinton says he has gained a lot, especially in online business ideas.
Seeing how other people run their hustles on MESH has helped him learn new approaches and think differently.
MESH ime-improve knowledge yake, im-expand his network, na pia ame-get motivation during tough times.
Clinton’s advice to anyone who wants to start a hustle is simple: know what you want and don’t give up.
Start with what you have, use online platforms, and learn as you go.
Business is enjoyable when you stay consistent, understand your clients, and keep pushing even when times are tough.
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