Isaac is the co-host of the Road to 30 podcast, a podcast where he and his co-host Dolapo share about their lives in their 20s. Isaac has an MBA from Lagos Business School and is presently the Head of Operations at TFG Group. He shared amazing insights on how to run a successful business and money management tips to get you through this “T-pain” economy.
We talked about:
Starting and running a business
Dealing with the troubles of running a business
Knowing when to quit
Managing your money wisely
Investment tips for beginners
Key takeaways:
Know how to talk about your work and sell yourself
Sometimes it’s okay to quit
Be open to collaborating as a business owner
Be honest about your financial situation and track your spending
Set realistic saving and investment goals for yourself
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In this episode we cover:
0:00 Intro
2:26 icebreaker
8:08 Why TFG?
10:00 Where to invest in for a good ROI
11:14 Establishing authority as a young person
14:58 What to do/know before starting a consulting business in compliance
17:04 How to make a business work
20:06 Challenges in starting a business as a young person
24:11 How to get angel investors
27:07 Can we have the life of our dreams?
30:57 The safest way for beginners to start investing
33:07 Isaac's background
40:49 Why Isaac is who he is
45:15 Isaac's career highlights
46:16 What running TFG has been like
52:50 The people problem in running a business
57:47 Other problems faced by the business
1:02:54 How his MBA helped in solving business problems
1:05:23 How to make things work even in your absence
1:09:18 Dealing with employee theft
1:12:14 How employees can buy into your dream
1:14:06 Ponzi schemes and avoiding them
1:16:16 How to manage your money
1:27:23 Building an emergency fund
1:36:13 Tools to manage your money
1:38:19 How to survive financially in Nigeria
We referenced:
Rich Dad Poor Da by Robert T. Kiyosaki
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
The Disciplined Investor by Andrew Horowitz
Previous Episodes
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Until next time, stay curious!
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