Today, we have the pleasure of interviewing Kyle Thompson, CEO of K25-style, an athleisure brand that sells an array of clothing and accessories to help you look and feel good everywhere even during your workout.
Please tell us something about yourself.
I am a young entrepreneur and launched my business on April 18, 2019. I am multifaceted, owning two businesses, and have always been enterprising and interested in the business field. I even have entrepreneurship and small business certification given to me by gmetrix. All through my life, I have realized the importance of your style inside and out and have a passion for helping people get in shape and style, which lead me to create K25-style.com.
How did you get into what you do right now? Please tell us more about your journey.
As far as specifics about my journey, I created K25-style.com originally as “K25hotthreads” when I was looking online for a stylish shirt that could be worn in the gym or at school but couldn’t find any my style. I knew I had a great sense of style in the gym because I regularly got compliments. And, was asked about my style, supplements, and workout routines so, I capitalized on it. Out of my athleisure business came my nutrition business, which was introduced to me by a close friend and fellow young entrepreneur (Instagram @jasmin.tamia). She was into powerlifting and told me about these amazing supplements that I could sell too, so I became a distributor and created my website.
Who are your role models?
I have had a vast amount of role models, and an array of them have been in my family, but as far as one’s outside my family in the business field, Daymond John, Style bell, & Calvin Anderson.
What inspires you?
What inspires me is the multitude of successful people who have used their failures to catapult them to greatness.
Please tell us about your company.
My company K25-style sells athleisure clothing and nutritional supplements. On our website, we have an evaluation form that lets us know what goals you have, if you are interested in joining our business, or if you are interested in our athleisure/nutritional products. We tailor your experience based on that. The thing we sell to get you started on your fitness journey while you wear our amazing apparel is a 3-day program where you get one on one coaching, meal plans, workout guides (home & gym) 24/7 support, and an amazing online community. We have everything an athlete or a person striving to up there style would need.
What’s your most memorable experience?
My most memorable experience is my first month of business, where I got a shoutout on DTong Radio, which aired on Spotify, iTunes, & Iheart radio and the support I received afterward.
Which social media channels work best for promoting your work?
My social media profile that works best for me is Instagram because of its ease of use in terms of making shoppable posts and resources for making fun and interesting content.
What’s your greatest fear?
My greatest fear is not reaching my dreams before I die.
Looking back, what’s one thing you wish you understood better before you ever got started?
I wish I understood the importance of building a connection with people and developing that relationship.
What are the strategies that helped you become successful in your journey?
Some things that have helped me become successful are utilizing SEO, Google Ads, Facebook market place, and social media as a whole.
What keeps you going when things get tough?
What keeps me going is understanding everything is a lesson, and every setback is just a setup for a comeback.
Any message for our readers.
Style isn’t just what you wear but an embodiment of who you are, so make sure you are stylish inside and out.
How can people connect with you?
You can connect with me on any of my social media platforms @25_kyle_25 or Kyle Thompson on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Or Pinterest. Leave a comment on my website or drop an email at kstyle2500@gmail.com.