Idea to Empire with BYO
Idea to Empire with BYO
Podcast Description
Real stories, Real Strategies, Real success.
Building a business in Nigeria is not for the faint-hearted. Idea to Empire brings you real, experience-driven insights from top founders, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders who have navigated and scaled successfully in Nigeria's unique landscape.
Hosted by Bola Yinka-Obebe, each episode discusses real life experiences of the entrepreneurs and business survival strategies that actually work- beyond theory.
If you're ready to turn your ideas into empires, hit follow and start listening.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a variety of themes including entrepreneurship, business scaling, and personal development in Nigeria's challenging economic landscape. Episodes focus on practical insights and real-life success stories, like Oluseun Olawore's journey from automotive passion to founding Nigeria's first sports car company, and Ronke Bamgbade’s experience in scaling her hospitality business from one wine bar to a chain of three. Specific topics discussed include the undervaluation of mechanics, training skilled artisans, and the importance of customer experience.
Real stories, Real Strategies, Real success.
Building a business in Nigeria is not for the faint-hearted. Idea to Empire brings you real, experience-driven insights from top founders, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders who have navigated and scaled successfully in Nigeria’s unique landscape.
Hosted by Bola Yinka-Obebe, each episode discusses real life experiences of the entrepreneurs and business survival strategies that actually work- beyond theory.
If you’re ready to turn your ideas into empires, hit follow and start listening.
Building a successful culinary brand in Nigeria isn't easy — but Chef Bee made it happen. In this episode, we unpack the hard truths, surprising strategies, and key mindsets that helped her turn passion into profit. From overcoming self-doubt to creating Rent-A-Chef, a premium culinary service, discover the hidden ingredients behind her business success.
Whether you’re a food entrepreneur, creative builder, or just chasing a dream, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped to thrive.
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00:00 Overcoming Self-Doubt
00:07 The Birth of Rent A Chef
00:50 Chef Bee's Journey
01:12 Inspiration Behind Rent A Chef
03:42 Managing Restaurants to Managing Chefs
04:43 Understanding Rent A Chef
06:13 Navigating Market Needs
11:29 Building a Team with Empathy
18:57 Adapting to Economic Changes
21:48 Reviving the Business with Training
25:37 Residential Chefs and Client Satisfaction
31:22 Ensuring Quality and Consistency
33:41 Incentivizing High Performance
34:48 Challenges in the Culinary Industry
35:57 Balancing Work and Mental Health
37:21 The Power of Social Media Branding
39:52 Embracing Mistakes and Overcoming Self-Doubt
43:22 Leadership and Personal Growth
48:19 Managing Personal and Professional Life
52:18 Future Trends in the Nigerian Food Industry
55:59 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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