In this episode, Ato speaks with Oyin Adebayo the founder and CEO of Niyo Group, the powerhouse behind Niyo Labs and Niyo Fest. From earning £200 a week as a hairdresser to building a company that’s generated over £2 million in revenue. Through Niyo Labs, she’s helped hundreds upskill into tech roles, while Niyo Fest celebrates Black identity and joy on a major stage, drawing thousands each year. We discuss: - How her relationship with money helped her succes - How she scaled Niyo group from £200 per week to £2 Million - What they don't tell you about making millions in business - How your relationships can help you achieve your goals - The truth about Debt vs equity to grow your business - Framework for creating a sustainable side hustle - How she would build a £1 million business in a year and much more 🔗 Connect with Oyin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oyinadebayo_ 📩 Sign up to my mailing list to be the first to know about upcoming events: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://eepurl.com/hJEcLL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💼 What's in The Wallet Submit any question anonymously and it may get answered in future episodes. Drop your question here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tally.so/r/w5gzdE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🤝 Partners 📚Coursera - Learn AI, Cybersecurity, Project Management, Data Science & more with the education platform that I use: ⁠⁠https://imp.i384100.net/savvywallet⁠⁠ Some of the links are affiliate links which means that we will receive a small commission if you make a purchase, however there will be no additional charge to you. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Preview 0:50 - Intro 1:01 - Meet tech entrepreneur Oyin 4:00 - Growing up in Nigeria 6:44 - Pivotal moments that put me on this path 8:55 - Why I created Niyo Group 11:18 - My real relationship with money 16:36 - How my definition of money & success has changed 18:38 - How Niyo Group builds tech with human brilliance 21:39 - Your relationships will define your success 26:11 - I started Niyo Group with No Money! 26:42 - How I scaled Niyo Group to £2 Million 29:03 - People don’t tell you the truth about business 34:40 - How does Niyo labs and Niyo fest connect to build wealth? 35:43 - Using debt to grow my business 40:19 - What people get wrong about creating an event 44:45 - Sacrifices I’ve had to make for my business to succeed 47:26 - How it felt spending my savings for my business 49:33- Highest return investment I’ve made? 50:54 - How do you spot money making opportunities? 54:16 - Framework for creating a sustainable side hustle 58:27 - How I would build a million pound business in a year 1:00:49 - What’s in the wallet ? 1:05:32 - What does success look like for me? 1:06:05 - Final words Disclaimer: The information contained on this video is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, financial advice. I am not a financial advisor and the information in this video is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices