Proverbs 31 Business Model – Turning Challenges into Opportunities
In 2008, I joined Jesus Court, a parish of The Redeemed Christian Church of God in Ibadan, and became actively involved in the drama, ushering, and publication departments. I was genuinely enjoying every aspect of my involvement until I learned that, during the church’s anniversary, ushers were expected to wear a two or three-piece suit. Though not strictly mandatory, it was clearly a requirement.
The challenge? I was too skinny to find a ready-made suit that fit me properly. What seemed like a problem at the time would soon turn into a blessing. As I shared my predicament with someone, they took me to Oke Ado market in Ibadan, where I met a bespoke suit tailor. That tailor made me a perfectly fitted grey suit that not only suited me well but also caught a lot of attention.
The first day I wore that suit, someone approached me and asked if I could link him to my tailor. Seizing the moment, I confidently replied that it was produced under my label. That interaction led to my first client, and just like that, Kabiyesi Klothings was born.
This story reflects the entrepreneurial spirit of the Proverbs 31 woman, the ability to recognize opportunities in challenges and turn them into profitable ventures. Just like her, I transformed a personal problem into a business idea, using innovation, resourcefulness, and a proactive mindset.
The Proverbs 31 woman is known for her
- diligence,
- creativity,
- and the willingness to seize opportunities.
Bought a field and planted her own vineyard, made and sold garments, she demonstrated the power of entrepreneurial thinking. Similarly, my challenge with finding a suit led to the creation of a clothing line, embodying the spirit of resilience, innovation, and turning vision into reality.
Entrepreneurship often involves identifying gaps, leveraging creativity, and taking bold steps, just as the Proverbs 31 woman does.
As you step into the second quarter of 2025, remember that adversity often carries the seeds of opportunity and possibility, but unlocking them requires creativity.
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