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The path to long-term financial success for artists extends far beyond music sales and performances. Building businesses that leverage your personal brand creates sustainable wealth that outlasts your active performing career.
• Catalog marketing has tremendous value, with artists like Tupac remaining in Spotify's top charts decades after their death
• Investment companies increasingly buy music catalogs because they recognize their long-term monetization potential
• Many formerly successful artists face financial hardship later in life due to poor planning
• An artist's public profile and fame creates unique opportunities to launch complementary businesses
• Successful artists like Olamide build record labels to sign new talent and expand their catalogs
• Rihanna demonstrates how business ventures (Fenty) can far exceed music earnings while still maintaining catalog relevance
• African artists like Hammer of the Last Two have found success in unexpected industries like food production
• Excessive spending on lifestyle maintenance rapidly depletes resources that could build lasting wealth
• Contributing something meaningful to art ensures longevity in the industry
• Persistence is crucial—rejection isn't failure, just an opportunity to find another door
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Financial success often leads to unexpected challenges including isolation, anxiety, and the realization that money doesn't automatically create happiness. Therapist and entrepreneur Jahara Osman shares insights on the hidden struggles successful people face and strategies for finding genuine happiness beyond wealth.
• Money provides comfort but doesn't equal happiness
• Successful people experience unexpected loneliness as their social circles shrink
• Having money is one thing; keeping money requires strategy and discipline
• Business success comes from mastering one venture before diversifying
• Family financial pressures create immense mental strain
• Substance use never solves problems - it creates more serious issues
• Childhood experiences shape our relationship with money
• Men often avoid therapy due to societal expectations of strength
• Disciplined living creates more stable happiness than unstructured living
• Finding mentors is crucial when you don't have family guidance
True happiness comes from knowing yourself and choosing paths aligned with who you are. Not everyone needs to be an entrepreneur - finding what genuinely suits your personality and strengths leads to fulfillment.Support the show
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The music industry offers multiple revenue streams beyond streaming, yet many African creatives are missing out on these opportunities. Kofi Che, co-founder of Crux Global who recently partnered with Sony, breaks down how artists can properly monetize their work through publishing rights and smart business practices.
• Music is a patient game requiring sustainable fanbase building rather than chasing overnight success
• Artists need to understand the fundamental difference between publishing and recording revenue streams
• Publishing revenue comes through bodies like PRS (UK) or ASCAP (US) when music is played on radio, in stores, or used in media
• Producer agreements should include both session fees AND publishing splits (typically 50/50 between producers and writers)
• Register your music with collection societies immediately after release to avoid losing royalty payments
• Producers should never give up publishing rights as these form the basis for valuable future publishing deals
• Building a dedicated fanbase is more valuable long-term than having a single viral hit
If you're an artist looking to maximize your income potential, make sure you're registered with the appropriate collection societies and have proper documentation for all your music. Leave your thoughts in the comments about what content you'd like to see in future episodes!Support the show
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The music industry operates on complex relationships where managers typically earn 20-30% of an artist's income, though superstars like Beyoncé likely pay their managers a salary instead of a percentage. Management provides critical value by handling business negotiations, shielding artists from industry difficulties, and fighting for opportunities while the artist focuses on creating music.
• Manager compensation (20-30%) is fair when they're actively contributing to an artist's growth and success
• Managers protect artists from negative feedback and industry challenges that could affect creativity
• Buying music catalogs means acquiring complete ownership rights versus licensing which maintains artist ownership
• Companies purchase catalogs because classic songs continue generating revenue for decades through streaming
• Artists must develop businesses beyond their music career to ensure long-term financial stability
• Successful examples include Olamide's record label, Reggie Rockstone's merchandise, and Rihanna's Fenty empire
• Even top artists don't simply live off their catalogs – they develop multiple revenue streams
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We explore how generational curses manifest as mindset limitations passed down through family lineage, and reveal practical strategies to break free from inherited patterns that hinder personal growth and success.
• Generational curses are real but not mystical—they're rooted in mindset patterns and epigenetics
• Breaking free begins with awareness of inherited limiting beliefs about money, success, and career paths
• Unlearning precedes growth—accepting that past approaches haven't worked creates space for new strategies
• Epigenetics explains how trauma and mindsets can be biologically transmitted across generations without changing DNA
• Exercising free will is essential to breaking patterns and creating your unique path to success
• Fear can be reframed as an ally that shows you care, rather than an obstacle that stops progress
• Consistent effort wins any race—even when facing setbacks, persistence leads to breakthrough
Remember: you already possess everything needed to break free from generational limitations and create your desired reality. The power to change your family's story starts with you.Support the show
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The journey from amateur to professional forex trader requires embracing failure and developing self-discipline, with success coming only after recognizing that the market not only tests your strategy but reveals your character flaws.
• Introduction to forex trading through a senior mentor who demonstrated financial independence
• Selling a camera his mother bought, only to lose the entire investment in a single day
• Spiritual revelation of being a "Market God" after numerous failures and soul-searching
• Learning that forex trading exposes your true character—revealing greed, impatience, and lack of discipline
• Key qualities needed: emotional control, discipline, risk management, and patience
• How to distinguish legitimate traders from scammers by looking at the value they provide
• Confirmation that making a living through trading is possible but requires embracing the process
• Understanding that success metrics depend on individual lifestyle needs and account sizes
If you really want to know how to make money from forex trading, you first must be willing to go through the process. Just like any game, we first learn the rules, and forex is no different.Support the show
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Redeemer "Scanty" Acquah shares his extraordinary life journey from being born clinically dead to becoming one of Ghana's most recognized content creators. His powerful story navigates personal tragedies, including losing his father to electrocution and his sister unexpectedly, while highlighting his unstoppable drive to support his family through extreme poverty.
• Born clinically dead at Korle Bu, doctors named him "Redeemer" when he miraculously showed signs of life
• Lost his father at age 10 when he was electrocuted by a TV antenna during a Champions League match
• Experienced extreme poverty after his father's death, often being sent home from school for unpaid fees
• Joined KSS through a chance opportunity that quickly revealed his natural talent for connecting with audiences
• Launched "Scanty Explores" which gained 10,000 subscribers in 24 hours while maintaining loyalty to KSS
• Prioritizes supporting his mother financially before spending on himself
• Credits Sheldon and Wudimaya as mentors who have guided his success in content creation
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Trading gold effectively requires finding your edge and maintaining discipline with risk management techniques to achieve consistent profits.
• Finding your trading edge by focusing on where you perform best, like an athlete in their optimal position
• Using a simple system: identify trend on daily timeframe, find support/resistance zones, look for candlestick confirmations
• Maintaining strict stop-loss discipline (20-40 pips) with larger profit targets (100 pips) for positive risk-reward
• Avoiding daily trading pressure by setting weekly targets and walking away after achieving them
• Overcoming fear of missing out (FOMO) by establishing clear trading rules and sticking to them
• Understanding risk-reward ratio fundamentals (minimum 1:2) to remain profitable despite losses
• Taking calculated risks while avoiding revenge trading after losses
• Recognizing that building wealth requires bold but strategic decision-making
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Trading success requires proper education, risk management, and understanding your financial goals before investing real money in the forex market.
• Financial freedom is the ultimate goal of forex trading - working from anywhere while making enough to cover expenses
• New traders must prioritize education and finding a good mentor before placing trades
• Using a small live account rather than a demo helps develop crucial emotional stability
• Professional traders experience significant losses too - one trader lost $35,000 in a single day on gold
• Risk management means knowing your monthly expenses and targeting realistic returns (10-20% monthly)
• Finding your niche can lead to consistent profits - for some traders, gold becomes their specialty
• Understanding lot sizes and leverage is essential - higher numbers mean both higher reward potential and higher risk
If you want to learn more about forex trading, take time to educate yourself, find a regulated broker, and practice with appropriate account sizes before committing significant capital.Support the show
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Kojo Forex, one of Africa's top traders, shares profound insights on trading psychology, business partnerships, and knowing when to walk away. His journey from co-founding a proprietary trading firm to prioritizing mental wellbeing offers valuable lessons about success on your own terms.
• Trading capital differs fundamentally from physical inventory as it can be instantly leveraged
• Discipline trumps motivation in trading success
• Express Funded launched in December 2023 as an online proprietary trading firm
• Modern prop firms use evaluation systems to identify talented traders globally
• Industry challenges with trading platforms like MetaTrader created early operational hurdles
• Kojo stepped away from his company despite having equal equity with no bad blood
• The best advice he received: "be selfish with your own interest"
• Independent thinking is crucial for standing out in a world of limited opportunities
• Having your own mind helps you become an outlier in crowded competitive spacesSupport the show
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Trading requires honest self-assessment about whether you want it as a side income or full-time career path. The foundations of successful trading extend beyond technical skills to include sustainability planning, family responsibilities, and financial safety nets.
• Learning the basics and finding a reputable broker is just the starting point
• Having an edge means being right more often than wrong over the long term
• Traditional careers span 25-30 years – can you sustain trading that long?
• Self-employed traders must create their own pension, insurance, and emergency funds
• Family responsibilities require consistent income regardless of market conditions
• Respect for money is fundamental – there's no nobility in bragging about losses
• The speaker's largest loss was $30,000 on an adequately capitalized account
• Currency preferences include GBP/USD, GBP/CAD, and GBP/CHF
• Fear diminishes with proper risk management and experience
• All businesses involve risk – trading is no different from inventory management in other sectorsSupport the show
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Trading success requires finding your personal edge in seemingly random market movements while understanding that there's no universal formula that works for everyone. The journey demands either significant self-study or mentorship, with each path offering distinct advantages and challenges.
• Two primary paths to trading knowledge: self-taught (comprehensive but time-consuming) or mentorship (faster but narrower exposure)
• Finding your "trading truth" means identifying repeatable patterns that specifically work for your approach
• Success in trading only requires being right about 70% of the time
• Detailed documentation and analytical thinking accelerate the learning curve
• The trading industry itself isn't a scam, though unscrupulous individuals exist in the space
• New traders should decide if they want trading as a side income or full-time pursuit
• Experience is invaluable - if starting over, a seasoned trader would recover much fasterSupport the show
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Tim Swain shares his journey from first visiting Ghana in 2007 to permanently relocating, revealing how relationships serve as the most valuable currency in Ghanaian society and the cultural adjustments required for successful integration.
• First felt a sense of existing as a human being apart from race when visiting Ghana
• African Americans often don't realize how American they are until living in Ghana
• Local Ghanaians sometimes view diasporans with suspicion or as competition
• Building genuine relationships is complicated by economic disparities and transactional expectations
• Planning a successful move requires understanding your motivations, securing finances, and making connections
• Education system and colonial legacies continue to impact Ghanaian identity
• Moving to Ghana requires a two-year planning process considering schools, healthcare, and income sources
• Recently received Ghanaian citizenship through a government program for the African diaspora
• Developed a comprehensive relocation guide addressing housing, banking, and systemic differences
Check out Tim's Move to Ghana Guide for detailed information on relocating successfully, including 40-50 essential questions to ask when renting or buying a home, and a complete relocation timeline.Support the show
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We explore why some people remain financially stagnant despite having access to information and opportunities that could transform their circumstances, examining how mindset programming and daily habits create either success or continued struggle.
• Consuming entertainment-focused social media and associating with negative influences prevents many from taking action
• You must make a conscious decision to break away from unproductive environments and relationships
• "If you spend money daily, you have to make money daily" – waiting for month-end paychecks is a path to financial struggle
• The content in your mind directly determines the size of your bank account
• Money has no geographical location – success in Africa or anywhere comes from providing value, not complaining about economic conditions
• Building wealth requires abandoning time-wasting activities like excessive TV watching or sports following
• Leaders are readers – transformative books like "Think and Grow Rich" and "The Secret" remove mental limitations
• Successful people like Elon Musk dedicate significant time to reading and knowledge acquisitionSupport the show
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We explore how traditional education systems in Africa create dependency rather than empowerment, training graduates to seek jobs instead of creating businesses. The mindset that certificates guarantee success keeps many Africans poor despite living in a continent rich with entrepreneurial opportunities.
• True education requires unlocking mental padlocks through continuous learning and research
• University degrees often create entitled graduates unwilling to enter "dirty" but profitable businesses
• The same businesses that funded education (like selling kenkey) could be rebranded by graduates
• Africa is the easiest continent to make money because every problem represents an opportunity
• Knowledge must come before capital when starting a business to survive inevitable challenges
• Research is essential—analyze market needs before investing in any venture
• Traditional products like cassava, plantain chips, and bread represent untapped business potential
Stop waiting for divine intervention or government jobs. Throw away your limiting beliefs, do your research, and transform Africa's problems into your personal wealth opportunity.Support the show
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We explore how to leverage social media platforms to create financial independence using just a smartphone and internet connection. Our guest coach shares brutal honesty about breaking the cycle of poverty through digital entrepreneurship, knowledge monetization, and proper business management.
• Readers are leaders: the more you read, the more you know, the more you earn
• Many people don't believe they can make money on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube because they're unwilling to learn
• With a smartphone and data, there's no excuse for being broke in today's digital economy
• The importance of exchanging your knowledge or skills for money on social media platforms
• Avoiding business failures by conducting thorough research before investing
• Proper staff training and management systems are essential for business success in Africa
• Don't run a business in Africa remotely—be physically present and involved
• When investing abroad, first study the environment thoroughly before committing
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"Your gift must give you food." This simple yet profound statement transformed one entrepreneur's approach to business, hitting him "like a tsunami" and setting him on a path to global impact.
Growing up around traditional cocoa and rice farms in Ghana, our guest witnessed firsthand how businesses operated "hand to mouth" with minimal growth. Today, he's challenging Africans to reimagine these same industries through a lens of innovation and strategic thinking. "We can make a lot of money from farming business," he explains, advocating for studying successful models abroad and implementing them with local adaptations.
The conversation takes a powerful turn when he shares the story of helping a friend relocate from Holland to Ghana with just €25,000. Starting with nothing but a one-bedroom apartment, this friend built a food business now employing fifteen people. "There's money here," our guest emphasizes, "but the truth is, if you're ready to think differently, if you're ready to do the things that majority of our people are not willing to do... you are going to make money."
Perhaps most compelling is his candid discussion about personal transformation. After years of freely sharing his expertise at all hours, his wife's simple observation that "your gift must give you food" revolutionized his approach. By monetizing his knowledge through online courses, he now attracts students from countries as diverse as Jamaica and Papua New Guinea. This revelation pairs perfectly with his insights on surrounding yourself with the right people: "Look at your friends at your workplace... you are gradually becoming like them."
Ready for transformation? Take our guest's 30-day challenge: stop complaining, focus exclusively on increasing your income, and most importantly—"use all the money you have to get knowledge." This conversation isn't just about business strategy; it's about fundamentally reshaping how you perceive opportunity and your own potential. Listen now and discover how thinking differently could unlock your next level of success.Support the show
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Coach Ekow Eshun shares his journey from broke pastor to financial literacy coach through self-discovery and intense self-education. He explains how discovering his true identity became the foundation for his success and why breaking away from old mindsets and unhelpful social circles was essential for his transformation.
• Read over 1,500 books to invest in self-knowledge and development
• Blocked old friends who couldn't add value to his growth journey
• Recommends leaving old school WhatsApp groups that focus on the past rather than future growth
• Challenges traditional religious thinking about money and success
• Emphasizes that your identity is your strength in battle
• Advocates for brutal honesty about what makes financial sense
• Transitioned from paying for radio spots to being sought after by media
• Believes 99% of people don't truly know themselves
"If I meet you and the only thing we talk about is the good old days... if we don't talk about things that will make us move forward, I just block all of them. You cannot succeed in life if you want to maintain your old school friends."Support the show
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