Buffed Franchisee: Danny Gudeta

Originating from Ethiopia, Gudeta spent 20 years in a refugee camp in Kenya before moving to Australia eighteen months ago. “The simplicity of Buffed is great and I have already learnt how to provide the best shoe shine. Learning how to maintain and grow my own business will be a challenge but I am very excited about this” said Gudeta.

How would you describe yourself?

I would say I’m hard-working and very responsible, and a little reserved.

What was a defining moment in your life?

Definitely when I arrived in Australia, I have been here for one year, seven months and twenty-one days (as of Thursday 28 June 2012).

Why Buffed?

When I arrived I got a job doing cleaning but it was only for two hours a day. I wanted to work more and many of the factory jobs I applied for started work very early and as I don’t have a car and rely on public transport I couldn’t get there on time. If I have my own business then I can work as much as I like.

Whose shoes would you most like to shine?

Everyone is welcome but I would really like to shine Kofi Annan shoes. Especially if they are a nice pair of black shoes, they are my favourite!

Whose shoes would you walk a mile in?

Haile Gebrselassie, he is an Ethiopian long-distance track and road running athlete who has won two Olympic gold medals. He is very well respected.

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Danny is located in the foyer of 500 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC. He shines from 8am-2pm