The hardest business decision? Knowing what not to grow
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In this episode, Guy Hamlin of Republic Lifestyle shares the journey of building a Durban-based manufacturing company that supplies everything from umbrellas and bedding to baby products, pet ranges and hospitality goods across South Africa.
Guy discusses the realities of competing against imports, adapting to changing retail trends and one of the toughest lessons in business: knowing when to walk away from an investment that no longer serves the bigger picture. It's a conversation about resilience, local manufacturing and why protecting what already works can sometimes be the smartest growth strategy of all.
Guy discusses the realities of competing against imports, adapting to changing retail trends and one of the toughest lessons in business: knowing when to walk away from an investment that no longer serves the bigger picture. It's a conversation about resilience, local manufacturing and why protecting what already works can sometimes be the smartest growth strategy of all.
