Finding silver linings in the cloud of lockdown, Cillin Gilmour turned a pause into a pivot. His passion project, sneaker cleaning – transformed into more than just weekend favours for friends.. It's a tale of resilience, a sprinkle of social media savvy, and a community that loves a good cleaning video. 🎥✨

Today's episode is an exploration of the burgeoning sneaker culture and the entrepreneurial opportunities it's creating. Listen in, as Cillin Gilmour, the founder of Sneaker Cleaner Belfast, takes us on a fascinating journey of how his passion for keeping his shoes spotless evolved organically into a thriving business. He shares the dichotomy of starting small yet thinking big, and how articulating that vision has led to scaling up in the fast-paced world of sneaker fashion and care.

Intriguingly, this isn't just about aesthetic enhancement but encapsulates reinvention and resourcefulness.

Cillin reflects on the challenges and triumphs of his entrepreneurial journey, and fiercely advocates for a service culture that pays meticulous attention to varied styles and design complexities.

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