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Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Ayo' Oye (MBA, ACA)| Mgt. Consultant with experience at McKinsey, Deloitte & PwC
25 episodes
1 day ago
Ayo' Oye, Mgt Consultant & Chartered Accountant with experience at McKinsey, Deloitte & PwC, and a Duke MBA treats you to brutally honest conversations with C-suite executives & founders & uncovers the "how" behind their successes & failures to provide actionable wisdom for entrepreneurs, rising professionals & business enthusiasts. Ayo's goal is to build the world's largest black-founded business improvement community of young people maximizing earnings, optimizing investments & building smart, sustainable businesses through direct exposure to tested toolkits from experienced business leaders
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Ayo' Oye, Mgt Consultant & Chartered Accountant with experience at McKinsey, Deloitte & PwC, and a Duke MBA treats you to brutally honest conversations with C-suite executives & founders & uncovers the "how" behind their successes & failures to provide actionable wisdom for entrepreneurs, rising professionals & business enthusiasts. Ayo's goal is to build the world's largest black-founded business improvement community of young people maximizing earnings, optimizing investments & building smart, sustainable businesses through direct exposure to tested toolkits from experienced business leaders
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Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Inside Yale School of Management with Femi Ayangbayi

What does it really take to be “Yale material”?

In this episode, Femi Ayangbayi (Yale SOM MBA ’25) breaks down what it means to thrive at one of the world’s most selective business schools — and how he made it there.

A proud Nigerian, business strategist, and problem solver, Femi has built a career at the intersection of consulting and transformation.

Before Yale, he spent nearly five years at KPMG, EY, and Vurin Group, specializing in strategy consulting, business transformation, and supply chain management.

At Yale School of Management, Femi served as Co-President of the Africa Business Club and the Society Club, as well as a Yale SOM interviewer, Orientation Ambassador, and Teaching Assistant for courses like Human Capital Strategy and The Executive.

In this conversation, Femi shares:

- What top schools like Yale SOM look for in MBA applicants

- The mindset and habits that make someone “Yale material”

- How to stand out during interviews and essays

- What makes the Yale SOM experience unique among top business schools

- How to pivot from consulting to leadership in global business

If you’re curious about Yale SOM or wondering how to position yourself for elite business schools, this episode gives you a rare inside look from someone who’s been there — and helped interview the next generation.

Pre-order my preMBA recruiting playbook (free for a limited time): https://mainstack.store/business101pod/mckinseyinspiresimplified

🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Yale School of Management with Femi Ayangbayi

#Business101Podcast #YaleSOM #MBAjourney #BusinessPodcast #YaleMBA #M7MBA

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1 week ago
1 hour 2 minutes 58 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Inside IESE Business School with Kofoworola Toriola

What happens when everything seems to work against your MBA dream? Kofoworola Toriola says you keep going — and keep believing.

Kofoworola faced setbacks at every stage of her MBA journey: GRE struggles, rejections from top schools, and doubts along the way. But today, she’s a lawyer-turned-business strategist and incoming Associate at McKinsey’s Lagos office, proving that persistence pays off.

A proud IESE Business School (Barcelona) alumna, she served as Co-President of the Africa Business Club, leading initiatives that showcased Africa’s potential on the global stage.

Before business school, Kofoworola spent over seven years as an Associate at a top-tier Nigerian law firm, advising local and international clients on complex legal matters.

She’s also an Amazon-published author of Love Notes, a passionate advocate for mentorship, and a champion of African professional growth.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- How to stay motivated after MBA rejections

- Real strategies to bounce back from low test scores or setbacks

- What it’s really like to transition from law to strategy

- How IESE Business School shapes global, values-driven leaders

- Tips for landing consulting roles at firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain

If you’ve ever felt like your MBA dream was slipping away, this story will reignite your belief that it’s still possible.

🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside IESE Business School with Kofoworola Toriola

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1 month ago
1 hour 27 minutes 15 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Inside Ross School of Business with Tolulope Ogunsola

Getting off the MBA waitlist at a Top Business School is tough — getting funding after that? Almost unheard of, but Tolulope Ogunsola (Ross MBA ’25) did both.

Tolu was waitlisted at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, then turned that into a full admission with major funding. In this episode, she breaks down exactly how she did it.

Before Ross, Tolu spent four years as a Data Analyst at PwC, building a foundation in analytics and business strategy. During her MBA, she recruited for consulting and led as VP of Communications for the Africa Business Club, Nonprofit Board Fellow, and Student Ambassador. Today, she’s a Consulting Manager at Visa Consulting & Analytics.

💡 In this conversation, Tolu shares:

- How to get off the MBA waitlist and still secure funding

- The exact strategies that helped her craft standout essays & recommendation letters

- How to network effectively as an international student

- Step-by-step tips to land internships & full-time roles at top firms like Amazon, McKinsey, Visa, and Goldman Sachs

- What life at Ross is really like for international MBAs...


If you’ve ever worried that being waitlisted kills your funding chances — this episode proves it’s possible to turn it around!


#Business101Podcast #RossMBA #MBAwaitlist #MBAjourney #BusinessSchool #M7MBA

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1 month ago
54 minutes 37 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Inside Kellogg School of Management with Jibikeoluwa Faborode

Inside Kellogg School of Management with Jibikeoluwa FaborodeEver met one of those people that your parents ask if they have 2 heads? Well, let me introduce you to one!Jibikeoluwa is a proud Nigerian, a business strategist and an international policy expert. After completing her MBA at Kellogg, she's now an incoming Consultant at EY-Parthenon’s Houston office. At Kellogg, she served as Vice President of Global Affairs for the Kellogg Student Association and worked to deepen student’s access to global experiences, geostrategy learning and community building in a world with growing divides and intense competition.Before Kellogg, Jibike spent close to a decade in global strategy, foreign affairs, and climate finance roles across Africa with the UK foreign, commonwealth and development office, African Development Bank, and Huawei Technologies. Asides her MBA from Kellogg, Jibike holds an M.Sc., in International Development Policy from Duke University, another M.Sc., in Energy Economics from University of Port Harcourt and a B.Sc., in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University.She’s passionate about development in emerging economies, in particular across Africa and Asian markets.In this brutally honest conversation, she talk through:- The Kellogg MBA application process- How to land and/or increase scholarship awards- Tips for getting highly effective recommendation letters- How to navigate coffee chats, networking and everything else that scare international students- Simple strategies to land your dream internship & full time offer at firms like Amazon, Tesla, SpaceX, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs & Open AI- …and other specific things to do to get into your dream business school and enjoy your 2 yearsIf you want step-by-step guidance on how to get into Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, or you just wonder what it's like to be an Kellogg student, this episode will give you an exclusive look INSIDE!🎬 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎𝐒:▶Inside Harvard Business School: https://youtu.be/qvIqmu3sRFA▶Inside Booth School of Business: https://youtu.be/1Yopl7VSyNg🔔 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊: ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@business101pod/videos?sub_confirmation=1 @business101pod

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1 month ago
1 hour 18 minutes 51 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Inside Harvard Business School with 'Demilade Oresanya

How do you go from "your story is decent but not memorable" to "welcome to HBS"? 'Demilade Oresanya will tell you it takes a village!


'Demilade is first of all a proud Nigerian. He's also a business strategist, and an Associate at McKinsey’s Toronto office. He is a class of 2025 MBA grad from Harvard Business School, where he served as co-President of the Africa Business Club and worked to connect African companies with world-class talent.


Before HBS, 'Demilade spent close to a decade in sales, marketing, and strategy roles across Africa with ENGIE, Unilever, TOTAL, and Diageo. He holds a BSc in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos and a professional marketing diploma from the UK’s Chartered Institute of Marketing.


He’s passionate about unlocking Africa’s full potential through bold, business-led solutions.


In this brutally honest conversation, 'Demilade walks us through :

- The HBS MBA application process

- How to ace the famous HBS application essays

- Tips for getting highly effective recommendation letters

- How to navigate coffee chats, networking and everything else that scare international students

- Simple strategies to land your dream internship & full time offer at firms like Amazon, Tesla, SpaceX, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs & Open AI

- …and other specific things to do to get into your dream business school and enjoy your 2 years


If you want step-by-step guidance on how to get into Harvard Business School at Harvard College, or you just wonder what it's like to be an HBS student, this episode will give you an exclusive look INSIDE!

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1 month ago
54 minutes 17 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Inside University of Chicago Booth School of Business with Sharon Nwani

No one has a better perspective of Booth School of Business at The University of Chicago than Sharon Nwani, an operations leader, who in her current role, serves as a Pathways Operations Manager at Amazon. She is a Class of 2025 Booth MBA graduate, where she served as Co-Chair of both the Booth Africa Club and the Emerging Markets Club at Booth, driving initiatives that unlocked the power of community, collaboration, and opportunity across borders. Before Booth, Sharon worked across development finance, consulting, and strategy roles in Sub-Saharan Africa and South America, driving over $500m worth of financing and supply chain transformation projects at the Bank of Industry, Market Access Africa, and Africa Foresight Group. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Benin, is a Certified Management Consultant and, most recently, a Stevie Awards judge.Sharon’s passion lies in building inclusive, tech-enabled supply chain systems that help businesses grow—and she’s on a mission to strengthen operational infrastructure globally, one meaningful solution at a time.In this brutally honest conversation, Sharon breaks down:- The Booth MBA application process- How to get application fee waivers- Strategies to get GRE scores as high as 338- How to write application essays that the M7s love- Tips for getting highly effective recommendation letters- How to navigate coffee chats, networking and everything else that scare international students- Simple strategies to land your dream internship & full time offer at firms like Amazon, Tesla, SpaceX, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs & Open AI- …and other specific things to do to get into your dream business school and enjoy your 2 yearsIf you want step-by-step guidance on how to get into The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, or you just wonder what it's like to be a Boothie, this episode will give you an exclusive look INSIDE!

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2 months ago
1 hour 13 minutes 24 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Inside the world's most prestigious business schools / TRAILER

Hey, Business101Podcast fam!I've been working on a special series for more than 2 months. This "INSIDE THE WORLD’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS BUSINESS SCHOOLS” series is the ONLY podcast that condenses EVERYTHING you need to know about the MBA and how to get into your dream business school.I sat with recent graduates from 13 of the world's top business schools in Europe and North America, including:- Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago- Columbia Business School at Columbia University- Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia - Fuqua School of Business at Duke University - Harvard Business School at Harvard College- IESE Business School at the University of Navarra- Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University - London Business School at The University of London- Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan- Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College- The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania- Yale School of Management at Yale University Who landed internship & full time roles at firms like:- Amazon- Bain- Bank of America- BCG- JP Morgan- McKinsey- Microsoft- Morgan Stanley- Tesla- SpaceX…and more! And as usual, we had brutally honest conversations about:- The MBA application process- How to get application fee waivers- Strategies to get GRE scores as high as 338- How to write application essays that the M7s love- Tips for getting highly effective recommendation letters- How to navigate coffee chats, networking and everything else that scare international students- Simple strategies to land your dream internship & full time offer at firms like Amazon, Tesla, SpaceX, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs & Open AI- …and other specific things to do to get into your dream business school and enjoy your 2 yearsIf you want step-by-step guidance on how to get into your dream business school, or you just wonder what it's like at these schools, this series will give you an exclusive look INSIDE!PREMIERS TOMORROW!

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2 months ago
4 minutes 28 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
From $40K Flip to $50M Fund: Fuquan Bilal’s Real Estate Mastery & Wealth Strategy

Is real estate the ultimate path to business mastery, money freedom, and financial strategy? Fuquan Bilal reveals how he turned distressed property into $50M in real estate capital using data, finance, and AI-powered strategies.

Episode Summary:

Real estate isn’t just about property — it’s about mastery, strategy, and finance discipline. In this Business 101 Podcast episode, host Ayo Oye sits down with Fuquan Bilal, CEO of NNG Capital Fund, who has raised over $50M while building a portfolio of luxury homes and multifamily assets.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Learn how Fuquan turned failures into profit strategy, survived the 2008 financial crisis, leveraged AI in business operations, and built lasting business growth through investor trust and operational mastery.

  • How Fuquan raised $50M in capital without Wall Street backing

  • Lessons from 2008 crash & COVID-19 resilience

  • Why money management & cash flow trump timing the market

  • The power of due diligence, ratios & bottom-line focus

  • Using AI in business to strengthen finance & operations

  • Why accredited investors & communication build investor trust

  • Flipping vs Buy-and-Hold: choosing the right business strategy

  • Insights on C-Suite executives, consultants & entrepreneurship

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Smarter tools. Better growth. Bigger wins.

🌍 Milestone:

The Business 101 Podcast is officially ranked in the Global Top 10% on ListenNotes. Support us as we aim for Top 3% by 2025!

🔗 Guest Resource:

Connect with Fuquan Bilal → https://nngcapitalfund.com

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2 months ago
42 minutes 7 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Financial Epiphany: Master Money Habits, Strategy and Multiplying Power w/ Scott Yamamura

Are you stuck in business or money management? Discover how mastery, finance strategy, and data-driven habits can double your money, fuel profit growth, and protect your bottom line in the AI era.

In this episode of the Business 101 Podcast (ranked Global Top 10% on ListenNotes), host Ayo Oye sits with Scott Yamamura — author of Financial Epiphany and financial coach — to unpack how communication mastery meets money strategy.

🔑 Key Insights:

  • Why guilt can become growth and debt can turn into strategy

  • The 3 Financial Epiphanies: doubling power, multiplying ratios, and time as your biggest capital

  • The 5Cs of financial debt: Card, Car, College, Cake, Condo — and how to escape them

  • How CFOs, consultants, and business leaders can apply clear frameworks to bottom line results

  • Why mid-career earners struggle with money and how AI in business shifts finance consulting

  • 30-60-90 day financial action plan that transforms loss into profit

  • Teaching kids financial literacy without anxiety

🌍 We’ve officially broken into the GLOBAL TOP 10% on ListenNotes. Help us push to Global Top 3% by 2025 by subscribing, rating, and sharing!


🔗 Scott’s Links:

📘 Book: Financial Epiphany → https://financialepiphany.com🌐 Coaching & resources → https://financialepiphany.com

🚀 Affiliate Power Partners (Support the Business 101 Podcast & fuel your growth):

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Let’s build smarter businesses with better strategies and bigger wins.

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2 months ago
52 minutes 13 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Simple Tax Mistakes That Sink Profits: Smart Business Tax Strategies w/ Tanya Akimenko

Discover the simple tax mistakes that can sink your business profits. In this episode, Tanya Akimenko of Golden Apple Agency shares finance insights, accounting mastery, and tax strategies every entrepreneur must know to protect money and stay audit-ready.

What you’ll learn:
• The language of accounting every business owner must master
• The most common tax mistakes that drain profit and how to fix them fast
• S-Corp vs C-Corp explained: pass-throughs, double taxation, and choosing the right structure
• How to document properly so audits stay calm, not chaotic
• When DIY taxes get costly and why experts save you money
• Practical ways to separate accounts, track spend, and prepare clean books
• What to do if you owe taxes and how IRS payment plans actually work

This is your playbook for financial fitness, business growth, and avoiding costly tax errors. Perfect for small business owners, founders, and advisors.

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2 months ago
43 minutes

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
401k Tax Strategies for Business Owners: Maximize Savings & Retire Early w/ Matt Ruthenberg

Unlock 401k tax strategies for business owners and discover how to save six figures in taxes while building long-term wealth. Matt Ruthenberg shares expert insights on retirement planning, tax benefits, and custom plan stacks designed for founders who want financial freedom and early retirement.

What you’ll learn:
• How business owners underuse 401k plans and the hidden opportunities inside the tax code
• Profit sharing, cash balance defined benefit plans, and the “retirement plan stack”
• 401k vs Roth IRA, mega backdoor Roth, and self-directed real estate options
• S-Corp salary rules, LTIPs for key employees, and state auto-IRA mandates
• Practical strategies to maximize contributions and stay compliant
• Real-life success stories of entrepreneurs who saved massively on taxes
• The mindset shift to become the CEO of your wealth, not just your company

This is a step-by-step playbook for founders, entrepreneurs, and CFOs who want to combine smart tax strategies with wealth-building retirement plans.

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3 months ago
45 minutes 48 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
From Dyslexia to CEO: AI, Entrepreneurship & Fundraising Strategies w/ Rob Matzkin

Discover how AI, entrepreneurship, and smart fundraising strategies turned dyslexia into a superpower for CEO Rob Matzkin. In this Business 101 Podcast episode, Rob shares how he built Booze Carriage—the first alcohol delivery service in the US—raised capital for MyQuest in edtech, and now leads a $50M deep tech fund at Singularity Ventures.

What you’ll learn:
• How dyslexia shaped Rob’s mindset and entrepreneurial advantage
• Building Booze Carriage and navigating alcohol delivery compliance
• Lessons from MyQuest: why B2B edtech wins over B2C
• Practical ways AI gives operators a competitive edge
• Fundraising frameworks: pre-seed vs seed vs Series A vs family rounds
• Coaching founders from first $20K MRR to $1M raised
• Building culture that rewards outcomes, not hours
• Why your network defines your net worth

Rob delivers a no-nonsense playbook for founders, investors, and innovators—combining AI, business strategy, and fundraising mastery to disrupt industries and scale ideas into companies.

Chapters:
00:00 – From dyslexia to entrepreneurship; college hacks that worked
14:32 – Booze Carriage; innovating alcohol delivery and staying legal
21:12 – Building MyQuest; B2B edtech over B2C
28:48 – AI in business; real workflows and vibe coding
33:46 – Fundraising today; friends and family vs pre seed vs seed vs series A
45:24 – Coaching founders; first 20k MRR to first $1M raised
46:48 – Corporate culture; measure results not hours
57:39 – Final advice; be authentic; be vulnerable; take risks
58:01 – Wrap and takeaways

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3 months ago
41 minutes 24 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Money Mastery with Paris Cluff: Essential Finance Tips, Budgeting & Investing for Growth

Unlock essential finance tips, budgeting strategies, and investing insights with financial coach Paris Cluff. In this Business 101 Podcast episode, Paris reveals what most financial advisors won’t tell you: why budgeting should free not restrict, why emergency funds are nonnegotiable, and how sinking funds and buffers can transform your cash flow management.

What You’ll Learn:
• Why financial coaching offers more practical value than traditional advising
• The most common budgeting mistakes—and how to fix them fast
• How sinking funds stabilize your finances and protect against surprises
• Investment strategies to navigate volatile markets with confidence
• The essential questions to ask before hiring a financial coach
• Systems to reduce stress, manage money smarter, and build lasting wealth

This is a step-by-step playbook for mastering money, investing wisely, and achieving financial success. Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone ready to take control of their finances.

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3 months ago
56 minutes 31 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
AI Strategies for Startup Success with Raj Singh | Business 101 Podcast

Join Ayo Oye as he talks with Raj Singh, a successful entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple tech startups, including one acquired by Mozilla. In this episode of the Business 101 Podcast, we delve into the transformative role of AI in business strategy, discussing key insights into product validation, scaling startups, and the dynamics of company acquisitions. Raj shares his experience leading innovation at Mozilla, highlighting the essential entrepreneurial mindset and the differences between startup hustle and corporate execution. Whether you're building a new venture or exploring the intersection of AI and business, this conversation provides valuable lessons for entrepreneurs, consultants, and business enthusiasts.

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3 months ago
52 minutes 53 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Smart Business Growth: Profit-First Strategy for Sustainable Success | Business 101 Podcast

In this episode of the Business 101 Podcast, CFO advisor Emmanuel Skevofilax shares essential strategies for sustainable business growth. Discover the real cost of fast growth and how to protect your bottom line by leveraging AI, data, and finance. Scaling too quickly can lead to financial loss for even solid companies; Emmanuel breaks down common mistakes leaders make—from chasing top-line revenue to neglecting crucial financial ratios. Learn why prioritizing profit over scale is vital, how to maintain cash flow, and methods for tracking your company’s financial health in real-time. This episode is a must-listen for founders looking to grow intentionally and sustainably, offering practical frameworks to ensure you can both boost revenue and thrive. Tune in to optimize your growth strategy and keep your business financially stable!

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3 months ago
36 minutes 2 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Maximizing Business Profit and Revenue with Data Insights | Business 101 Podcast

Discover how a seasoned consultant uses sales strategy, business systems and financial insight to drive growth, profit and lasting revenue. In this episode of the Business 101 Podcast, we dive deep with Christopher Filipiak, a business coach who teaches founders and solo consultants how to design more profitable, scalable businesses through intentional systems, honest pricing and real ownership.Christopher breaks down how bad sales habits ruin businesses; how mindset is only one part of the fix; and why building a business without being glued to every client call is the real goal. You'll learn why intellectual courage, clean sales processes and ruthless calendar discipline are critical for long-term business success.We also explore how finance, data and ratios influence the bottom line; the AI tools solo consultants should be using; and how corporate refugees can turn experience into income. If you're building a business or trying to escape the chaos of inconsistent cash flow, this is your episode.Christopher’s insights cut through fluff. This is not motivational talk; it’s tactical. Bring your notes; you’ll leave with actions.📌 Chapters0:00 - Intro; who is Christopher Filipiak1:45 - Sales vs. systems; why most founders stall4:20 - Business profit: the real math behind growth6:55 - Solo consultant frameworks that scale9:40 - Why “more leads” isn't your first fix13:20 - AI in business: smart solo tools16:30 - Time, calendar, leverage; the real assets20:10 - Pricing right: consultant revenue drivers24:00 - Losses, ratios and profit signals27:50 - Career shifts: from corporate to consultant30:40 - How to grow without burning out33:00 - Wrap-up: business, money, systems that work---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Find Chris here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherfilipiak/Connect with Ayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioyegbadeStream the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2slCYeTCsSW1usBQeXdUJp?si=7152f76cce464b5#business #money #finance #entrepreneurship #sales #consulting #growth #profit #Business101Podcast

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3 months ago
39 minutes 5 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Unveiling Fundraising Secrets for Business Capital | Katherine Lacefield

In this episode, Ayo Oye, MBA, ACA, B.Sc., a seasoned Business Consultant with experience at McKinsey, Deloitte & PwC, speaks with Katherine Lacefield, Founder of Just Be Cause Consulting. They delve into the crucial role of fundraising in business growth and capital acquisition. Katherine shares insights from her 20 years of experience in executing effective fundraising strategies for non-profit organizations globally. As the former Coordinator of PhiLab, Canada's largest philanthropic grantmaking research lab, she discusses her extensive work in grantmaking research focused on social and environmental justice. This conversation illuminates how organizations can enhance their fundraising efforts to ultimately improve their bottom line and drive success across various sectors and causes.

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3 months ago
41 minutes 53 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Legal Secrets for Business Growth: Build a Sustainable Company

In this episode, Ayo Oye, MBA, ACA, B.Sc., a seasoned Management Consultant with experience at McKinsey, Deloitte & PwC, sits down with Brandon Woodward, Managing Partner at Woodward, Kelley, Fulton & Kaplan Law Office. They delve into the essential legal considerations for building a sustainable business. Over his 25 years of guiding startups and closely held companies, Brandon has transformed his law firm from a card table operation into a six-figure business, revealing critical lessons about growth, profit, and safeguards against costly legal mistakes. This conversation uncovers the biggest blind spots entrepreneurs often overlook, the importance of clarity in contracts, and how a resilient company culture can impact your bottom line. Whether you’re launching your startup or scaling for growth, tune in to uncover the practical insights you need to protect and grow your business sustainably.

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4 months ago
39 minutes 14 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Masterclass in Business Resilience: Turning Setbacks into Growth Opportunities

In this episode, we explore critical lessons in **business resilience** and **growth** with John Follis, co-founder of Follis & Verdi, as he shares insights from his journey from being fired to receiving honors at the White House. This fascinating story serves as a case study in leveraging adversity for **entrepreneurial success**. Discover how to navigate the challenges of starting a business in the competitive advertising industry, identify hidden opportunities in setbacks, and understand why creating your own unique path can lead to sustainable growth. This conversation offers valuable insights for early-stage founders and professionals alike, emphasizing the importance of creativity and resilience in achieving **business success** and improving the **bottom line**.

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4 months ago
39 minutes 10 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
From Tech to Profit: How Steve Cowan Built a High-Growth Business with Data, Finance & Microgreens

What happens when a former tech executive applies business intelligence, financial strategy, and data-driven thinking to the wellness industry?

In this episode, we speak with Steve Cowan, founder of BeMicro, America’s first freeze-dried microgreens supplement company. After leaving a lucrative tech career, Steve bootstrapped a product nobody understood — and turned it into a fast-growing company with national reach and impressive revenue growth.

We dive into:

  • How to build a profitable business using real-time data insights and financial ratios

  • Turning an unconventional idea into a scalable revenue-generating company

  • Why every founder needs a consultant mindset — like those from McKinsey, PwC, or Deloitte

  • Managing losses, measuring the bottom line, and navigating risk

  • The role of AI in business operations, consumer insights, and growth strategy

Whether you're a chartered accountant, aspiring entrepreneur, or exploring new markets, this episode delivers sharp insights on growth, finance, and bold moves that lead to profit.

🎧 It’s not just about plants — it’s about building a data-smart business before the world sees the opportunity.

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4 months ago
37 minutes 11 seconds

Business 101 Podcast | Finance and Growth Mastery
Ayo' Oye, Mgt Consultant & Chartered Accountant with experience at McKinsey, Deloitte & PwC, and a Duke MBA treats you to brutally honest conversations with C-suite executives & founders & uncovers the "how" behind their successes & failures to provide actionable wisdom for entrepreneurs, rising professionals & business enthusiasts. Ayo's goal is to build the world's largest black-founded business improvement community of young people maximizing earnings, optimizing investments & building smart, sustainable businesses through direct exposure to tested toolkits from experienced business leaders