At a school as historic and prestigious as Wharton, how does a young person actually stand out and make their mark?
In this episode, we welcome Adwoa Boateng, a recent Wharton MBA graduate whose journey bridges public service, global development, and top-tier consulting.
Before Wharton, Adwoa served as a Senior Analyst at the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), advising the U.S. government on how to effectively fund and evaluate economic development programs in Afghanistan. Prior to that, she worked as a Program Analyst at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of the Inspector General.
She holds a B.S. in Economics and a B.A. in Government & Politics from the University of Maryland, and completed fellowships and internships at institutions including the U.S. Department of State, Federal Trade Commission, the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism, and Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.
At The Wharton School, Adwoa was deeply involved in community leadership, serving as Co-President of the Wharton Africa Student Association and earning the Class of 2025 Core Value Award for Community. Post-MBA, she joined Bain & Company as a consultant, while continuing to explore public–private partnerships to strengthen social safety nets in the Global South.
💡 In this conversation, we explore:
- How to stand out at a school as competitive as Wharton
- Leveraging public-sector experience in elite business environments
- Leading community and creating impact inside business school
- Translating purpose-driven work into top consulting roles
- What Wharton really looks for beyond pedigree and polish
If you’re curious about Wharton, consulting, or building a career at the intersection of policy, business, and impact — this episode offers a rare inside look.
🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Wharton with Adwoa Boateng.
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Tuck is known for being cold. But is it also known for finance? And what does it even mean for a business school to be “finance-heavy”?
In this episode, Neemah Muhammadraji (Tuck MBA ’25) helps break the stereotypes. A proud Nigerian and Investment Banking Associate at Jefferies, Neemah shares what the Tuck experience is really like for students pursuing finance careers — and why Tuck might be more finance-friendly than people think.
Before business school, Neemah spent five years in investment banking, venture capital, and impact investing in Nigeria. She worked at Coronation Merchant Bank and All On, an impact investing fund backed by Shell, where she also represented the fund on the boards of multiple portfolio companies.
At Tuck School of Business, Neemah served as Co-Chair of the Tuck Africa Club, supporting African students and prospective applicants through mentorship and access. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Lagos, is a Chartered Accountant, and a CFA Charterholder — a rare and powerful combination.
💡 In this episode, Neemah discusses:
- What people mean when they call some MBAs “finance schools”
- Whether Tuck truly supports investment banking and finance careers
- How to break into IB from emerging markets
- The role of community and leadership at Tuck
- How finance professionals can still pursue impact and purpose
If you’re considering Tuck, finance, or wondering how to balance elite finance careers with meaningful impact, this episode gives you a clear, insider perspective.
🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Tuck School of Business with Neemah Muhammadraji
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Maybe you know everything about American business schools… but how much do you really know about the European gem: London Business School?
Today’s guest, Aminat Sokunbi, brings that world to life. A strategy professional with a track record of building scalable, high-impact solutions, Aminat spent four years at Deloitte and Strategy&, driving transformation across complex environments.
At London Business School (LBS), she took on leadership roles in the Africa Business Club, Black in Business, and the People Strategy Club, and co-led the LBS Africa Business Conference. A semester at Wharton further expanded her global business lens, giving her a rare blend of European and American MBA experience.
Now at the intersection of strategy and operations, Aminat is focused on delivering tangible, data-driven results in fast-paced settings.
Beyond her corporate work, she is the founder of Ominirra, a visual storytelling brand that blends art, fashion, and film to explore identity and expression. W
hen she’s not building strategy or brands, she’s hunting for escape rooms and immersive games — anything that mixes creativity with problem-solving.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What makes London Business School different from U.S. MBA programs
- How an LBS + Wharton combo shapes global perspective
- What strategy professionals need to thrive in today’s business world
- How to navigate MBA leadership roles and build meaningful communities
- The power of creativity in career growth and personal expression.
If you’re curious about LBS, global MBAs, or building a strategy career with impact, this episode gives you a front-row seat.🎙️
Business 101 Podcast: Inside London Business School with Aminat Sokunbi
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🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Columbia Business School with Love Alabi
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What does it take to land an offer at the world’s most prestigious consulting firm straight out of business school? Love Alabi has done it twice (in 2 different continents) and can tell you all about it.
A proud Nigerian and Associate at McKinsey’s Houston office, she shares her journey from McKinsey to Columbia Business School and back — and the mindset that got her there.
Love started her career at McKinsey Lagos, from where she headed to Columbia Business School, focusing on climate and finance, contributing to Microlumbia, the school’s student-led impact investing fund, and leading real-world projects through the Small Business Consulting Program.
She then spent her summer as an Associate at Goldman Sachs, gaining hands-on experience in global finance before landing an offer to return to McKinsey Houston.
She holds a BSc in International Relations from Covenant University and is deeply committed to advancing clean energy, expanding energy access, and building solutions for a sustainable global economy.
In this episode, Love breaks down:
- How to pivot from recruiting into consulting
- What it’s really like inside Columbia Business School
- Strategies that helped her land roles at Goldman Sachs and McKinsey
- How CBS prepares students for climate, finance, and sustainability careers
- Why clean energy needs African talent and leadership
- How to stand out in MBA applications, networking, and recruiting
If you’re interested in Columbia Business School, want to break into management consulting, or building a future in climate and sustainability, this conversation gives you an inside look at what success really requires.
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🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Columbia Business School with Love Alabi
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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.
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🎙️ Business 101 Podcast: Inside Yale School of Management with Femi Ayangbayi
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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
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!
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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
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!
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!
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!
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
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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
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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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!
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