Brainy Days

Brainstorm Africa

  • 52 minutes 10 seconds
    059: The Entrepreneurial Drive with Elikem Wellington

    On this episode, Mike and Nana interview serial Ghanaian entrepreneur Elikem Wellington. 

    Elikem has launched several ventures in the past 10 years ranging from event planning agencies, to shipping and logistic companies, to a phone accessory hub. 

    Elikem shares what makes all this possible and talks about certain mindset shifts you have to have to be successful in business regardless of how old you are.

    Check out Elikem here → https://twitter.com/LokiDidThat

    Join our community of African entrepreneurs here → https://www.brainstormafrica.com/inner-circle/

    5 October 2022, 9:00 am
  • 43 minutes 38 seconds
    058: Apothecary Andy. How to Live Longer. Health Best Practices

    On this episode, Mike and Nana interview seasoned pharmacist and entrepreneur Apothecary Andy. They take a look at the business world and how to mix good health practices into it so you can live longer and do business longer.

     

    Check out Andy's profile here > https://www.instagram.com/apothecaryshots/

     

    Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/

    Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/

    www.brainstormafrica.com

    24 August 2022, 8:45 am
  • 46 minutes 27 seconds
    057: Patty the Strategist. Using Strategy to Level Up Your Business

    In this episode, Mike and Nana speak with renowned marketing strategist Patty the Strategist to discuss the role of strategy in entrepreneurship.

     

    Patty is an experienced coach and consultant for businesses trying to penetrate the digital space. Here's a link to her socials

    https://www.instagram.com/pattythestrategist/

     

    Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/

    Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/

    www.brainstormafrica.com

    21 July 2022, 1:29 pm
  • 40 minutes 34 seconds
    056: What Does the E-levy Mean For Ghanaian Businesses Part 2

    This is a recording from a Twitter Space Conversation we had a while back on the topic of the newly implemented e-levy in Ghana.

    Mike and Nana were joined by social and business influencers who are also friends of the podcast. William Duncan, Desmond Bredu, Elikem Wellington, Dieudonne, and other young Ghanaian entrepreneurs who are doing amazing work all showed up to have this conversation with the boys.

    This is the second part of the two-part conversation.

     

    Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/

    Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/

    www.brainstormafrica.com

    6 July 2022, 6:51 pm
  • 58 minutes 52 seconds
    055: What Does the E-levy Mean For Ghanaian Businesses Part 1

    This is a recording from a Twitter Space Conversation we had a while back on the topic of the newly implemented e-levy in Ghana.

    Mike and Nana were joined by social and business influencers who are also friends of the podcast. William Duncan, Desmond Bredu, Elikem Wellington, Dieudonne, and other young Ghanaian entrepreneurs who are doing amazing work all showed up to have this conversation with the boys.

    This is the first part of the two-part conversation.

     

    Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/

    Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/

    www.brainstormafrica.com

     

    27 June 2022, 11:51 am
  • 40 minutes 12 seconds
    054: William Duncan. Become a Business Capital Ninja

    In this episode, Mike and Nana chat with Spear Capital founder and CEO William Duncan about business capital and how to effectively manage the resources your business has no matter the size. 

    Connect with William on Twitter here https://twitter.com/s8kyi

    Find out more about Spear Capital here spearcapitaladvisory.com

     

    Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/

    Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/

    www.brainstormafrica.com

     

    8 June 2022, 10:38 am
  • 32 minutes 51 seconds
    053: Jason Horby. Dealing with International Business as an African

    On this episode, Mike and Nana talk with Jason Horby, Founder of JXMA.co in the UK, about the differences and similarities of working with people from different enthnographic backgrounds.

    Connect with Jason here 

    https://www.instagram.com/jasonhorby/

    Listen to his podcast here

    https://www.instagram.com/dailydoseofboss/

     

     

    11 May 2022, 1:45 pm
  • 36 minutes 19 seconds
    052: Maureen Atebawone. Grow with Customer Experience

    If you're interested in joining our Inner Circle Community, this is the link to the application form. https://forms.gle/mU4Vuqmbzr4kY7vG9  

    Customer Experience makes or breaks your business. This episode breaks down the topic of customer experience and provides steps to stay untop of your game. To help Mike and Nana deliver the magic is Maureen Atebawone.

    Maureen is a Customer Experience Trainer and the Founder of Bawoni Consult.  Bawoni Consult is a firm set up with the main aim of helping businesses grow through customer experience. She’s also a member of the West African Association of Customer Service Professionals. 

    Connect with her:
    Web: www.bawoniconsult.com (http://www.bawoniconsult.com/)
    IG:  @bawoniconsult
    Twitter: @bawoniconsult

    13 April 2022, 3:29 pm
  • 37 minutes 43 seconds
    051: Maame Fosua Akonnor. How To Run An Online Store

    If you're interested in joining our Inner Circle Community, this is the link to the application form. https://forms.gle/mU4Vuqmbzr4kY7vG9

     

     

    Maame Fosua is the Founder of Hallel Inc., one of the fastest growing online book stores in Ghana. She's scaling her business fast and is venturing into other ventures while still in her final year pursuing her undergrad at Ashesi University.

    She shares some valuable tips for those wanting to start their online stores.

    Connect with Maame here > https://www.linkedin.com/in/maame-fosua-akonnor-962200166/

    Check out Hallel here > https://www.instagram.com/hallel.inc/

     

     

     

     

     

    22 March 2022, 12:00 pm
  • 36 minutes 34 seconds
    050: How to Sell. Best Practices

    Selling is the lifeline to your business. No business can survive without this. In this episode, Michael Lawson and Nana Yaw-Ofori-Atta dissect selling and take a look at some best practices to help you level up your selling.

     

    Join The Inner Circle community waitlist with this link https://forms.gle/Jmd4MaQF6DcvitEm8

     

     

    14 March 2022, 9:37 am
  • 59 minutes 24 seconds
    049: Georgette Asiedu - What NFTs Mean for Ghanaians Part 2

    PART 2

    This is a Twitter Space recording of a conversation Michael and Nana have with Ghanaian based digital artist, Georgette Asiedu. 

    In this part, we wrap up the conversation and have a few visitors pop in to support Georgette and help educate us on the NFTs space.

    Find out more about Georgette here > https://znap.link/kingfikser

     

    Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/

    Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/

    www.brainstormafrica.com

    7 March 2022, 12:00 pm
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