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#54 Dorry Kordahi - Founder of DKM Blue & Swanky Socks
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In this episode, I interview Dorry Kordahi, founder of DKM Blue, Swanky Socks and the former owner of Illawarra Hawks Basketball team. DKM Blue, Dorry’s main business, specialises in the development and delivery of promotional merchandise, corporate uniforms and PPE. Starting in 2002, Dorry has grown the company to now be generating tens of millions in annual revenue.
Throughout the episode, Dorry talks about how the importance of being a firm but fair leader to inspire trust and assurance from your team during tough times. Dorry also talks about his basketball career and how he’s applied many of the skills he learned on the court to the business world.
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1. Highlight Clip (00:00:00)
2. Introduction (00:00:27)
3. Guest Background and Introduction (00:01:55)
4. Did Dorry Kordahi Always Want to Be An Entrepreneur (00:02:50)
5. The Similarities and Differences Between Sports and Business (00:04:29)
6. Dorry Kordahi's Biggest Strength as a Leader (00:08:16)
7. The Best Decision that Dorry Kordahi has Made in Business (00:11:47)
8. Has Working With China Become More Difficult Over Time as Geopolitical Tensions Rise? (00:13:43)
9. The Biggest Challenge that Dorry Kordahi has Faced When Building DKM Blue (00:15:32)
10. How Influential Was Dorry's Upbringing to His Success (00:19:23)
11. Similarities Between Running Basketball Teams Sydney Kings and Hawks to Business (00:26:08)
12. Why Common Sense is Uncommon (00:32:17)
13. Biggest Business Inspiration and How They Motivate to Him Succeed (00:35:31)
14. Dorry Kordahi's Favourite Business Books that Contributed to his Success (00:36:21)
15. Dorry Kordahi's Favourite Quote and Philosophies That He Lives By (00:37:46)
16. What's Next for Dorry Kordahi and DKM Blue (00:39:01)
17. Outtro (00:40:49)
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