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Smart Growth | Business Growth Strategies for Entrepreneurs

Smart Growth | Business Growth Strategies for Entrepreneurs

By: Africa Business Radio
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 In this podcast, we dive into the vibrant world of startup growth in Africa. Join us as we hear firsthand from an inspiring founder who shares their unique business journey navigating challenges and pushing for success. Our expert guests provide actionable, revenue-focused advice tailored for underserved entrepreneurs, offering strategies to help you scale your startup efficiently amidst common obstacles. Tune in for insights that inspire and empower those looking to grow their businesses in underserved markets with smart tactics backed by real experiences. Smart Growth is the show where overlooked entrepreneurs finally get the mic—and expert help. Each episode features a founder from an underserved community, opening up about their business journey, challenges, and goals. We then bring in business experts to deliver direct, revenue-focused advice—no fluff, no jargon, just smart strategies to help founders grow faster and earn more. If you’re building a business, supporting startups, or want to hear how real entrepreneurs navigate growth in the face of real obstacles, this show is for you.Africa Business Radio Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Carrying Culture: The MaiYanga Story

    Carrying Culture: The MaiYanga Story
    Sep 3 2025
    In this episode of Smart Growth, we sit with Christine Davies, founder of MaiYanga Bags, a brand redefining contemporary fashion with African fabrics. From Ankara to Adire, Asooke to Damask, Christine blends tradition with modern style — creating bags, caps, and accessories that celebrate identity, culture, and creativity. Together with our expert, we unpack the journey of building a fashion brand rooted in heritage but designed for the future. Christine shares the challenges of standing out in a crowded market, the power of cultural storytelling, and why fashion can be more than style. If you love fashion, culture, or entrepreneurship, this episode will inspire you to see your craft as both a business and a story worth telling.
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    24 mins
  • The Business of Creativity: Growing as a Visual Artist

    The Business of Creativity: Growing as a Visual Artist
    Aug 27 2025
    In this episode of Smart Growth, we sit down with Adetona Adedamola, a talented visual artist making his mark in Nigeria’s creative industry. Adetona shares his journey, the challenges of building a career in the arts, and what it takes to stand out in a competitive creative space. Guided by international business consultant Aloysius Anagonye, the conversation dives into practical ways artists can treat their craft as a business — from pricing and marketing to scaling their creative brand. If you’re an artist, creative, or entrepreneur looking to balance passion with profit, this episode is for you.
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    17 mins
  • Turning Waste Into Opportunity

    Turning Waste Into Opportunity
    Aug 20 2025
    In this episode of Smart Growth, we feature Charles Itua, founder of Waste Reuse Warriors (WRW), a movement dedicated to transforming waste into value and driving sustainability in Nigeria. Charles shares how his journey into waste reuse began, the challenges of changing mindsets around recycling, and why sustainability can also be a profitable business venture. With insights from our expert, the conversation explores practical ways to scale eco-friendly businesses, build community support, and create opportunities while protecting the environment. If you’ve ever wondered how waste can turn into wealth, this is an inspiring story you don’t want to miss.
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    16 mins
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