We had the good fortune of connecting with Ife Oyedokun and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ife, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I really just wanted to do something that was enjoyable, but i also wanted to be able to make money in the process. I’ve always had a passion for dogs. They were therapeutic for me, so being involved with them was very natural for me

What should our readers know about your business?
I started The Okedoke Kamp in 2004. I received a refund check from my college in the amount of $1500. I added 500 to that and purchased my first American Bully puppy. It was a female. I considered it an investment. My friends thought i was crazy for spending that much money on a dog. Not everyone will see your vision, initially, it’s your job to make them believe. Fast forward 1 yr. The female i purchased is now 1yr old and of breeding age. So now, i spend another $1500 to purchase a stud fee (because i do not own a male of my own) plus breeding costs. 2 months later, she has a healthy litter of 10 pups. I sold every pup for $2,000 and made a net profit of $16,500 on my $3500 investment with the opportunity to do it all again in 6 months. Anytime you’re dealing with a living creature, set backs and failures are bound to happen. Dogs get sick, can be infertile, etc. But when something is your passion, you have the will to overcome it all. To date, I have the honor to say that I’ve sold dogs all over the world. I have dogs in Asia, Europe, South America, North America and Africa. I took a breeding program and dog, wrote a children’s book and developed a cartoon to give back and help children learn more about dogs while teaching them life lessons. The Brand Ife and RIff Raff aims to connect children of all races and teach them about not only loving and respecting each other, but having that same love and respect for animals.

Any great local spots you’d like to shoutout?
I would take them to one of the best chicken places in town, “Tumble 22”, then we would head to Galveston and get on a boat and go fishing and just relax on the water all day. Afterwards, we would head to a local bar and catch a fight or sporting event and grab a few drinks.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to give a shout out to my father “Michael Oyedokun Sr.” who passed away this past Wednesday. He was a pastor for over 40yrs, a loving husband, father and mentor for many. My entrepreneurial spirit certainly comes from him.

Website: www.ifeandriffraff.com
Instagram: theokedokekamp
Facebook: www.facebook.com/okedoke8
Youtube: The Okedoke Kamp

Image Credits
Images by Sean Mooring

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