John-Paul Iwuoha
The Activator HQ Podcast (formerly The Smallstarter Business Podcast)
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John-Paul Iwuoha
The Activator HQ Podcast (formerly The Smallstarter Business Podcast)Episodes
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I've been away from the podcast for a year due to an unplanned sabbatical. I'm back with great news and an important announcement.10 years after launching Smallstarter Africa, we have re-launched as Activator HQ. Our mission to support entrepr
It’s frustrating to run a business that feels like a leaking bucket.That’s the situation in businesses that make money from sales, but there’s hardly anything left as profit.In this episode of the Smallstarter Business Podcast, I explore the co
Big companies can make great customers. They have deep pockets. They’re less price sensitive, and they are more likely to work with you for the long term. That’s why B2B sales can be an important growth opportunity for your business.In this epi
How do you deal with the mental, psychological and emotional stresses of building a business?Building a successful business is a marathon that takes a toll on your mind. That’s why you need endurance and coping mechanisms to support you.In this
99.99% of businesses sell a version of a product or service that already exists.This means that if you plan to start a new business or launch a new product, you will likely be facing a crowded or competitive market.Crowded markets can be a big
Many small and mid-sized businesses are failing at customer service.This is a big opportunity for you because improving how you serve your customers can become a strong competitive advantage for your business.This episode is a mini-Masterclass
You cannot build a successful business on your own. You will likely need the help of employees.But how can you tell the right kind of person to hire for your business?How much knowledge, skill, and experience should they have?What kind of perso
How can you be sure your business is in good hands while you’re away on travel, vacation, study, or just busy taking care of another business?In this episode, I’m going to introduce you to the interesting concept of “vital signs”.It’s an effect
Many young businesses fail because they run out of money.Some of these failed businesses had great potential and may have become successful businesses if only they survived a little longer.Fortunately, this is a fixable problem.In this episode
It’s boom time for startups around the world. Last year alone (2021), startups on the African continent raised over $4 billion from local and international investors.But do you really have to raise money from investors?Or should you continue ru
Many entrepreneurs struggle with the challenge of raising capital to start, grow and scale their businesses.How to overcome this seemingly insurmountable obstacle?In this episode of the Smallstarter Business Podcast, Kristin H. Wilson of Spurt!
Why does it often seem that ‘nice’ people are easily taken advantage of in business?And does this suggest that we have to be mean, nasty and brutal to win in business?The truth is, there are aggressive and domineering people out there who will
Some businesses are just deadends by design.They may look exciting on the surface, but the reality is much worse than your eyes can see.After investing your time, money, and efforts in them, you’re very likely to regret your decision down the r
Surprises and change are a constant in business.If the ups and downs of the economy don’t shake you, your customers, employees or suppliers may disappoint or destabilize your business.Unfortunately, you cannot plan for most of these surprises a
In this interesting episode of the Smallstarter Business Podcast, Maxwell Adew of Kuueza shares his entrepreneurship story.You will learn how he stumbled on the painful problem that gave birth to the business idea that became his company, Kuuez
Almost every entrepreneur wants to get to the next level of growth and success in their business.That next level could be to raise more capital, to make more sales, to build a bigger team, or to expand into more locations and grow the business.
Entrepreneurs love to find and chase new opportunities. It could be a new idea, a new product, a new strategy, or a new partnership deal.But how can you be sure that thing is really an opportunity, and not a distraction?Many entrepreneurs get s
Growth is often on the minds of most entrepreneurs and business owners.How can you grow and scale a business to reach more customers, make more sales, and grab more market share?This episode of the podcast is a peek into a Mastermind Strategy S
What's the best way to manage the relationship with your employees?Is it better if they fear you, or love you?In this interesting episode, I share my thoughts on how to handle the critical relationships with your employees.You're going to learn
Growing a business is tough for many people who own or run a business.But are there tested and trusted ways to boost the sales of your company? In this episode, Simon Severino of Strategy Sprints shares some interesting strategies for boosting
Some people claim that if you have a good product, customers will automatically find you.Unfortunately, this is not always true.The world is full of great products that cannot find customers.It’s hard to penetrate any market with a new product
People provide leverage in business. That’s why to grow a business, you need to build a team.But building a good team starts with hiring.And when it comes to hiring people, it’s often easy to make mistakes. You may hire for the wrong purpose, o
At a point in your journey as an entrepreneur, you will experience “burn out”.After several months or years of working hard on your business, you will likely experience some form of physical, mental, or emotional exhaustion.Entrepreneurs are of
Almost every entrepreneur wants to grow their business.Growth is exciting.Growth means a bigger business that makes more sales, has more customers, and is more visible and known by people.But guess what?Growth can kill a business if it’s not do
Many businesses are struggling to survive.And most of these businesses make either very low profits, zero profits, or serious losses.How to improve profits in a business is a major headache for entrepreneurs.After paying suppliers, salaries, re
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