How this Salon Business Became a Community Hub ft. Daniel Kofi Ampong #17

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Daniel Kofi Ampong, owner of one of the busiest hair salons in BC, didn’t just survive COVID—he took on city hall after crime outside his business spiraled out of control. In this raw conversation, Daniel reveals how he went from a salon owner with no barbering skills to a political candidate fighting for safer streets. His story exposes the shocking truth about Vancouver’s crime crisis—and why some politicians don’t want it fixed.

When COVID hit, Daniel’s salon nearly collapsed—until he made a bold move that kept his business alive. But the real battle came after, as open drug use and violence drove customers away. Fed up, he ran for office, only to get caught in BC’s wild political shakeup. Now, he’s sharing the lessons every small business owner needs to hear: how to train loyal employees, build a thriving community, and stand up when the system fails you.

If you’ve ever felt powerless against crime, red tape, or unfair politics, Daniel’s story will inspire you to take action. Hit LIKE if you believe small businesses deserve safer streets, and SUBSCRIBE for more real talk from entrepreneurs who refuse to back down.

Connect with Daniel & Anim Hair Studio
🔸 Speaker: Daniel Kofi Ampong | Owner of Anim Hair Studio | Former Candidate for MLA
🔸 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-kofi-ampong-39283420a/
🔸 Website: https://www.danielkofiampong.ca/
🔸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielkofiampong/

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🔹 The West Coast Business Show
The West Coast Business Show is a new web series that takes a deep dive into the business, technology, and leadership of the west coast of British Columbia. Hosted by Jerrod Downey from Crownsmen Partners and William Donnellan, President of IRL Group and owner of Irish pubs across Vancouver, the show features interviews with industry leaders, technology leaders, and experts in business and community.

🔹IRL Group
IRL Construction Ltd. was the first company they founded within only a few short years of moving to Canada. William had owned his own construction company in his early 20's back in Ireland and utilized his trade as a carpenter to build the enterprise from the ground up. Likewise, the pubs that were soon to follow, were also built by William and his hard-working IRL team.

Website: https://www.irlgroup.ca/ | LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42Mz8XG

🔹 Produced by Crownsmen Partners
Hosted by: Jerrod Downey | LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3cxVBDm
William Donnellan | LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/44b6PTN

Crownsmen’s Executive Producer: Rory Bamford (Contact for Booking )
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3OD7gyj

Director and Co-Host: Gaudy Molina | LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3b8Mhpe

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