Summary
In this episode of the Angry Money Pod, we engage with Bright, a seasoned real estate developer, discussing his journey into the real estate industry, management style, and insights on the current market dynamics in Nigeria. Bright shares his experiences, challenges, and successes in real estate development, emphasizing the importance of understanding the market, making informed investment decisions, and the role of technology in enhancing property management. The conversation also touches on the potential for affordable housing, the impact of dollar dynamics on investments, and the significance of partnerships in real estate. Bright's real estate school aims to mentor aspiring developers, showcasing that success is achievable regardless of educational background.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:37 Describing Himself Outside of Work
02:46 Bright's Work Personality
04:16 Starting in Real Estate and the Journey So Far
06:42 Choosing Real Estate and the Potential of Mainland Lagos
09:53 Audacity and Taking on New Projects
13:32 Types of Projects and the Potential of Mainland and Island Real Estate
17:30 The Dollar Dynamic for Investors
18:34 Investing in Real Estate and the Importance of Deliberate Decisions
21:06 The Role of PropTech in Real Estate
26:26 The Impact of Technology on the Real Estate Industry
30:09 Opportunities in PropTech and Financing
33:26 The Trend of Mass Exodus from the Island to the Mainland
37:18 The Importance of Engaging Lawyers and Understanding the Purpose of Buying a Property
42:42 Partnerships with Developers and the Potential for Passive Income
49:10 Challenges and Risks in the Real Estate Industry
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https://linktr.ee/angrymoneypod
https://x.com/agulannajose
https://x.com/Just_Adebisi
Summary
In this conversation, Adebisi and Josemaria discuss the meaning of building a startup, the difference between a startup and a regular business, and the challenges of working in a startup. They also touch on the influence of Google and other tech companies on startup culture, the importance of focusing on revenue, and the need to prioritize and not compare oneself to others. The conversation explores the qualities and characteristics of successful founders and the challenges they face. It emphasizes the importance of trust, resilience, and adaptability in navigating the uncertainties of startup life. The discussion also touches on the significance of choosing the right co-founder and the need for forgiveness and rebuilding trust in the face of mistakes. Overall, the conversation provides valuable insights for aspiring founders and those working in startups.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Absence
04:01 Defining a Startup
08:24 Challenges of Working in a Startup
12:44 Influence of Google and Tech Companies
14:55 Importance of Revenue Generation
20:18 The Best Person to Work in a Startup
25:47 The Emotional Part of Being a Founder
30:52 The Importance of Trust and Learning in Founder Relationships
34:10 The Question of Trust in Founder Relationships
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https://x.com/agulannajose
https://x.com/Just_Adebisi
Summary:
The conversation covers the journey of Cornelius, a developer experience lead at Flutterwave, and his insights on solving problems, technology, career trajectory, and best practices in developer experience. The discussion also delves into motivating factors, guiding non-technical founders, and the importance of empathy and initiative in developer experience. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including problem-solving, technology implementation, finding a technical co-founder, building an effective tech team, navigating a career in tech, and the importance of mentors. It also delves into the impact of AI, the Nigerian market, and personal interests such as favorite books and advice received.
Chapters:
00:00 Solving Problems and Technology
02:24 Career Trajectory and Pivots
12:36 Best Practices in Developer Experience
39:38 Motivation and Empathy in Developer Experience
43:26 Navigating the Tech Landscape: From Problem-Solving to Implementation
50:10 Building an Effective Tech Team: Objectives, Processes, and Scaling
01:17:27 AI Impact and the Nigerian Market: Opportunities and Challenges
01:24:15 Personal Interests and Advice: Books, Mentorship, and Career Navigation
Links:
Cornelius:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cornelius-ashley/
Josemaria Agulanna:https://x.com/agulannajose
Adebisi Borokinni:https://x.com/Just_Adebisi
Community Link: https://theangrymoneypod.substack.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Excitement
07:50 Creating Resumes that Stand Out with Metrics and Impact
24:27 Mastering Conversational and Personalized Interviews
40:48 Asking for a Salary Increase: Demonstrating Value and Quantifying Contributions
50:43 Alternative Negotiations for Salary Increases
58:36 The Importance of a High-Performing Team
01:09:07 Recommended Movies for Startup Insights
Takeaways:
HR is the act of managing people and processes to achieve business goals and objectives.
Resumes should highlight metrics and impact to stand out to employers.
LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for job search and networking when used effectively.
Interviews are conversations, and leaving a positive impression is key. Make interviews conversational and personalize them by researching the interviewers and finding points of connection.
Confidently sell yourself and highlight the value and impact you can bring to the table.
When considering a career transition, define what 'more' looks like for you and make a plan to achieve it.
When asking for a salary increase, demonstrate the value you bring to the company and quantify your contributions.
Consider alternative negotiations if a salary increase is not immediately possible, such as equity or future raises. Demonstrate value and excellence in the workplace to stand out and be rewarded.
HR plays a crucial role in ensuring employee satisfaction and finding creative ways to compensate talent.
Building a high-performing team requires hiring excellent people, creating systems that reward excellence, and being an excellent person yourself.
A team-oriented culture is often more effective than a family-oriented culture in driving performance and achieving goals.
Recommended resources: K-dramas 'Agency' and 'Start-Up' for insights into startup settings, and the book 'So Good They Can't Ignore You' by Cal Newport for career advice.
Socials:
Emmanuel Faith:
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-faith/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/themmanuelfaith
Adebisi Borokinni
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adebisi-borokinni/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/Just_Adebisi
Josemaria Agulanna
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/josemaria-agulanna/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/agulannajose
In this conversation, Adebisi Borokinni and Olugbeminiyi Idowu discuss the importance of PR for startups and how to create a compelling PR story. They emphasize the need for clarity, consistency, and strategic communication to shape the perspective of an entity. They also highlight startups' common mistakes in telling their stories, such as lack of clarity and inadequate communication during crises.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Excitement
14:15 Creating a Compelling PR Story
33:54 Effective Communication During Crises
45:40 Navigating Crisis Communication
53:38 Embracing Failure and Hard Work
Resources:
Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/mr_bemi
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/olugbeminiyi-idowu-1019a3
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrbemi/
Talking Drum
Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/TalkingDrumComm
LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/company/talkingdrumcomm
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingdrumcomm/
Socials of Host
Adebisi Borokinni
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adebisi-borokinni/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/Just_Adebisi
Josemaria Agulanna
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josemaria-agulanna/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/agulannajose
Summary
Roger Norton shares his background and experiences in product development and entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of playing big games and taking risks to succeed. Norton also discusses generating ideas and finding meaningful problems to solve.
He advises focusing on solving problems rather than being solution-focused. Additionally, he provides insights on validating ideas and prioritizing features in a minimum viable product (MVP) and so much more.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
04:55 Generating Ideas and Solving Problems
09:27 Validating and Choosing the Right Problem to Solve
12:28 Finding the Right Problem and Market Research
17:14 Building and Launching the Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
27:43 Collecting and Incorporating Customer Feedback
34:00 Launching and Continuous Improvement
43:10 Building a Product for Non-Technical Founders
46:12 Differentiating Between Startups and Small Businesses
53:29 Insights from Building Businesses from the Ground Up
53:43 Favorite Music and Books
55:54 Hobbies and Free Time
Resources:
Website : www.rogernorton.net
Twitter (X) : www.twitter.com/rogernort
Linkedin : www.linkedin.com/in/rogernort
Blog : www.rogernort.medium.com
Book: www.leanpub.com/starthere
Socials of Host
Adebisi Borokinni
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/adebisi-borokinni/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/Just_Adebisi
Josemaria Agulanna
Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/josemaria-agulanna/
Twitter:https://twitter.com/agulannajose
Summary:
Kehinde Ogundare, the country manager for Zoho Nigeria, discusses the complex business environment in Nigeria, highlighting issues like currency fluctuations and infrastructure deficiencies while praising the youthful workforce's potential. He emphasizes the importance of understanding local market nuances and the role of technology in business, particularly through Zoho's commitment to localization, value, and security. Ogundare showcases how Zoho's suite of tools supports various business functions, from marketing to HR, and stresses the need for digital marketing and data analytics. The conversation also covers the transformative impact of AI, automation, and IoT on business efficiency and competitiveness. Finally, Ogundare offers strategic insights on navigating the Nigerian market, emphasizing continuous learning and adaptation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Questions
05:39 Challenges and Opportunities in the Nigerian Market
11:41 Scaling in Other African Countries
14:37 Key Trends in the B2B Landscape
27:27 Zoho's Products for Business Upscaling
36:41 Understanding Marketing and Social Media Engagement
37:38 Zoho Campaigns and Zoho Social for Marketing
38:40 Zoho Sales IQ for Live Chats
39:35 Zoho Books for Finance and Inventory Management
40:04 Zoho People for Human Resource Management
40:59 Zoho Mail and Zoho Workplace for Productivity
41:52 Success Stories and Testimonials
46:02 The Future of Innovation and Technology
49:21 Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things
52:48 The Impact of Technology on Quality of Life
59:55 Key Advice for Scaling a Business
Where to find us and follow us:
Guest:
Kehinde:https://twitter.com/dkennyjobby
Host:
Josemaria: https://twitter.com/agulannajose
Adebisi:https://twitter.com/Just_Adebisi
Twitter:https://twitter.com/angrymoneypod
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/theangrymoneypod/
Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2CQ1lwyr6FqSesLwmcsDJl?si=3647f94959a94b30
Summary:
In this episode, the Jam and Adebisi, Welcome a special guest, Chikodi, the founder of Salad Africa. They discuss the challenges and importance of building a network as founders. Chikodi shares tips for effective networking, including being intentional, adding value, and listening to others. He emphasizes the need to show up and prioritize networking, even when it may not be convenient.
The co-hosts also highlight the significance of being authentic and sharing personal stories to connect with others. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the value of building genuine relationships and their impact on personal and professional success. In this episode, Mr Salad shares valuable insights on building relationships, nurturing networks, and making thoughtful decisions when it comes to showing up or sending gifts.
He also provides advice for founders applying to accelerators and emphasizes the importance of problem conviction, a strong support system, and building with people you genuinely like.
Social Media
Guest: Mr Salad: https://twitter.com/chikodiukaiwe
Host: https://twitter.com/agulannajose & https://twitter.com/just_adebisi
Sponsor of the Podcast:
Salad Africa:https://www.saladafrica.com/:
Salad Africa is a financial technology company building infrastructure for African SMEs. Salad seamlessly integrates payroll, credit, and employee benefits, streamlining operations for businesses across Africa.