Business Spotlight: Q&A with Derrick Butler, CEO of Krisspi

What does it mean to be an effective business leader?

How do you take a vision, grow a business, and relentlessly drive it to completion?

Today’s guest is here to answer all this and more.

As a third-generation entrepreneur, solving problems and adding value to people’s lives runs in Derrick Butler’s blood.

Then, on one fateful weekend in Las Vegas, Derrick found himself in need of an on-demand service that would connect him to a barber.

After searching high and low - and receiving a less than fashionable haircut - Derrick decided to create Krisspi, an app that connects clients with vetted licensed barbers and hairstylists. It’s like an Uber for hairstylists!

Since then, Derrick has grown Krisspi to incredible heights and has so much value and wisdom to offer us today.

Tune in to hear Derrick reveal the main tools business owners need to thrive, how he continues to stay on top of trends in technology, and how business owners can pivot during these uncertain times.

Guest Profile:

Derrick Butler is the CEO and founder of Krisspi, an app that connects clients with vetted licensed barbers and hairstylist. He also describes himself as a futurist and technologist who turns trends in technology, into a business.

Discover:

 Learn more about Krisspi: https://www.getkrisspi.com/

Memorable Moments:

●    Derrick’s background as a third-generation entrepreneur [2:32]

●    The story behind Krisspi [8:31]

●    The essential tools a small business must have to thrive and grow [24:54]

●    The keys to building trust with your customers [27:30]

●    How Derek bounced back from his mistake [33:48]

●    How Derek stays productive [42:14]

Special Offer:

All JMMBOB listeners will get 30% off their haircut from Krisspi in September by using the promo code 30JMMBOB.

Score a free haircut from Krisspi by being the first caller to call 844-574-7774.

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