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Founder and CEO of Marvic Empire, Maryann Irhoube Usman is one Nigerian entrepreneur who is not ready to let her guards down in pursuing her desired goals.
In this interview Maryann Irhoube Usman speaks on her entrepreneurial journey.
You seem to be doing a lot as an entrepreneur, tell us about the various businesses you do?
Thank you so much. The brand Marvic Empire represents so many businesses all under the fashion and beauty sector. Sales of hair wigs, beauty Spa, unisex saloon etc are just but a few of what the brand represents.
What are the lessons you have learnt that helps you in the running of your businesses?
Always deliver quality no matter what, it helps build trust and bond with your customers.
How, when and why did you become an entrepreneur?
I became an entrepreneur when I realized that’s the only way you can impact that talent,idea or purpose you have to consumers and also fulfill your own personal desire in life.
What has been your biggest lessons as a businesswoman?
Try not to always rely on people or draw your strength from people because they will fail you..rely only on God.
What did you enjoy most about being an entrepreneur?
The freedom of doing things the way you want and how you want it to be done.
Who gave your the best advice so far in your life and what is the advice?
My mother did.. “always put God first”
How do you develop and upgrade your education and skill as an entrepreneur?
I like this question because I believe as an entrepreneur and Human we never stop learning. It’s necessary to always learn from the brand at the top with the same goal as yours.
What were the initial challenges you encountered as a businesswoman and how did you overcome them?
The challenges were many but the most challenging was thinking of how to start..I overcame that by starting somewhere..doesn’t matter how big or small you start, just start somewhere good.
Some business people says the Nigerian business environment is highly competitive and the Nigerian economy is hot helpful to any business person. What is your opinion?
That is not entirely true though. I believe the sky is big enough for everyone to fly. You just have to focus on your craft and be unique in the way you run your business..yes the Nigerian economy has affected us in a way but we shouldn’t allow that to relent.
If you are a guest speaker at a seminar, how would you advice people who are aspiring to become entrepreneurs?
Becoming an entrepreneur is the best thing a youth can do for themselves…don’t overwork yourself trying to think of where huge capital will come from..it breeds procrastination.. you can take advantage of social media and the little you have to start something.
