Conversation with the “Business Doctor” — The Journey of a Business Enthusiast

I’ve always taken pride in my passion for understanding how businesses work and how every aspect of strategy and process comes together to create a product or service that meets a need. Nothing in my world beats progressing from the idea stage to successfully entering the market.

My drive for this feeling changed when I encountered a statement in James Clear’s book Atomic Habits: “Business is a never-ending quest to deliver the same result in an easier fashion.” This statement deeply resonated with me and felt like the ultimate truth in my world and how I perceive business.

This simple yet powerful statement has become the foundation of my approach to business and how I tackle business-related challenges when working on a project.

Today, I’m a business consultant and asked myself, “How did it all start?”

Early Experiences in the Grocery Store

I was a young boy whose parents planned to make an engineer out of him, but life had other plans (Just thinking about it makes me laugh). We had a grocery store, and every day after school, I was always available to help my mom with sales and errands, but I was terrible at keeping records of the sales, and it made my parents unhappy; out of anger, my father made a statement, “I don’t think you will make it in business.” At that point, my Journey as a business enthusiast started, and ever since, I have constantly put myself in positions where I will learn and better understand how a business works.

Involvement in Enactus

At the beginning of my second year at the University of Port Harcourt, I decided to join Enactus, a decision that changed my life forever. In less than seven months, I became the Enactus Team, Uniport Chapter project manager. For two years, we worked on several community projects that made me understand what it means to identify a problem and develop a sustainable solution strategically relevant to the development of the community of focus and in line with the UN SDGs. “Clean Water For All” (A filtration system designed to provide clean water for communities lacking clean water) and Choko-Oven (A System that helps women in Bayelsa grill fish without exposure to carcinogenic substances in other smoked fish) are some of the notable projects I was privileged to oversee

I felt elevated above my peers, giving me the confidence to start a business while in school. It failed, and I went on to develop two other failed business ventures (Surprisingly, I wasn’t discouraged). I met like-minded people and read stories of entrepreneurs, which gave me the confidence to keep trying and failing fast.

The Transition To Business Consulting

In 2017, I met Avis Charles, founder of Fuspay, a remarkable entrepreneur I admired and wanted to work with to learn how to stop failing. I became a project manager for his consulting company, Cosmotran Global (now Fuspay Technology). I worked closely with him for three years. At that time, I was already managing/overseeing over ten projects that cut across several industries like FMCGs, FinTech, Agriculture, ICT, Marketing, Travel and Hospitality. Notable projects such as Godou Foods, The Nairabet Rebranding Project, and Fuspay gave me the experience needed to kickstart my Journey as a business consultant.

In December 2021, I entered business consulting, and it has been a fantastic journey. I have worked on several projects with remarkable founders and entrepreneurs, transforming the business ecosystem and the “never-ending quest to deliver the same result in an easier fashion.”

Lessons Learned on the Way (Uncommon Truths)

1. It is okay to fail as often as possible, but never intentionally repeat your mistakes.
2. Learning happens along the way.
3. A healthy relationship with like-minded individuals should be a priority.
4. A mentor is slightly more important than a “Great Idea.”
5. Implementation and scalability should always be in your mind. If it isn’t easy to implement and scalable, let it go.

Business Doctor

Let me introduce you to my latest venture, the ‘Business Doctor’. This brand is not just a business; it’s a solution. ‘Business Doctor’ is dedicated to diagnosing and treating the ailments of enterprises and start-ups. We offer expert advice, actionable tips, and innovative tools to optimise business operations and scale your enterprise. With “Business Doctor”, you get a service and a partner in your business journey.

Value Proposition

“Business Doctor” is dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and strategies they need to succeed. Whether you’re starting your entrepreneurial Journey or looking to grow your business, our mission is to be your trusted partner in growth. We offer practical advice, actionable insights, and real-world examples to help you overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and unlock your full potential.

What You Will Get — The Benefits

Dear valued member of our community,

As a follower of our weekly updates on Medium and LinkedIn, here’s what you can expect from the “Business Doctor” brand:

1. Expert Guidance: You will get access to specialist advice and guidance from a seasoned business consultant with a proven track record of success. I will dissect one aspect of running/managing a business into several monthly topics and deliver articles filled with rich insights, real-life examples, and how to implement proven solutions to help you with your entrepreneurial Journey.
2. Actionable Insights: You will get practical tips, strategies, and resources designed to address your business challenges and propel your business forward.
3. Inspiring Stories: We call this “Conversation with”, and it features Inspiring stories of resilience, innovation, and triumph from fellow entrepreneurs and professionals who have navigated the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial Journey.
4. Exclusive Resources: Subscribers will get exclusive access to curated content, tools, and resources to support your ongoing growth and development in your business.

“Are you ready to elevate your business to the next level? Join our community today and begin a growth, transformation, and success journey. Subscribe to our newsletter for monthly business insights, follow us on social media for daily inspiration, and engage with us to share your insights and experiences.

Let’s co-author the next chapter of your entrepreneurial success story together!”