The School of Business Makers

In this episode, we cover different conversations about branding in a digital world with Astelie Ngarambe. Topics include: - What is branding and why it is important. - How to build and grow a premium brand. - The do and don't when it comes to building your brand in a digital world. - How small businesses in emerging markets can leverage technology to grow their brand. - How to position and create a unique brand story. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on why personal development and branding are important for your career with Nancy Ndekwe. Topics include: - Why personal development is important for someone's career. - Self-discovery and understanding your passion. - How to build your brand. - How mental health is important for someone's career. - How to live an impactful life. - What motivates Nancy to move back to the continent. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations about building your brand and life lessons with Georgie Ndirangu Topics include: - How to grow your  brand in the media industry - How to prepare as moderator for big events – (e.g: Georgie has hosted a lot of head of state) - How to live a life full of purpose - What motivates him in life and has contributed to his success. - What does success mean to him, the lesson about life, how to approach failure, etc. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on starting the year with a positive mindset Topics include: - How to focus on what you can control - How to build your mindset each day - Different examples and practices to create positive thoughts in your daily life - How to make your mind unstoppable to achieve positivity and greatness in 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations about understanding creativity and fashion with Yseult Mukantabana Topics include: - How she was able to build her kids' fashion brand. - How was embarked into the creative and fashion industry. - Why collaboration and authenticity are important for creatives. - Her journey with Kinswomen – a podcast that covers different conversations to bridge the gap between WOC and WW. - Her life journey as a creator sharing her craft with the world. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on celebrating small wins. Topics include: - Understanding why you do what you do! - How and why it is important to celebrate your wins. - Why it is important to readjust to keep focusing on the goal. - How important is writing down your goals. - The school of business makers ends of season 2 and what is next with season 3. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations about entrepreneurship, film-making, and the creative sector with Christian Kayiteshonga. Topics include: - How to build your career in film-making and build your brand - How do build your skills and knowledge - The story about CK Art Productions and its long-term plan for the business. - Understanding your creative mind and purpose. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations about Entrepreneurship, youth and women empowerment with Ifrah Mohamed. Topics include: - The problem SuperMom is solving and how Ifrah became an entrepreneur. - What challenges women are facing in her community and how her company empowers women. - Challenges linked to entrepreneurship and how to solve them. - Opportunities for young entrepreneurs, how to prepare and grab them. - How to keep mentally healthy during the pandemic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on what you should know while setting up your annual goals. Topics include: - Why your goals are important? - How to write them down. - How to set your business and personal goals. - How to measure and track your goals. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations about the learnings from running a T&H business during a pandemic with Charles Kishi Topics include: - What triggered Charles move to start his business in tourism and hospitality - What are the learnings acquired running a business during a pandemic - What decided the move to start a business venture on the continent - Opportunities for young entrepreneurs and how to seize them. - How to make your business different in the T&H sector. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations about entrepreneurship, mental health, and self-love with Yvanie Kamikazi. Topics include: - Growing up as a child, what was Yvanie dreams - Her concept of love and what it means in her everyday life. - Can young people can deal with mental health issues during the pandemic - How to love yourself more in a changing society lead by social media and fake news. - Challenges running her business during a pandemic and plan for growth. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations about The Entrepreneurship Infrastructure in Angola with Rui Matata. Topics include: - The Inception of the Africa Business Focus platform and the goals it envisioning to achieve. - The booming sectors for investment and business growth in Angola. - Different gaps and challenges for businesses and how entrepreneurs and the private sector are filling them. - Rules, regulations, and incentives for entrepreneurs and investors. - Different advice on how to start and grow a business in the Angolan market which is very connected and open for business. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on How can SMEs adapt to change during and after COVID 19 with Henri Nyakarundi. Topics include: - How Henri quits his 9 to 5 job in the USA to build his startup on the African continent. -  Learnings acquired from adapting to change during the corona pandemic. -  How to build a business model and pivoting to survive. -  How shifting online is important in the long run for businesses. -  Advises to entrepreneurs and business owners who are struggling to be back fully to operation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on how to be driven by hope during a pandemic. Topics include: - The impact of COVID on people's lives and how hope has been a key driver to help people still be on their feet. - With the economic recoveries, how SMEs are progressively going back with hope to go back to normalcy. - How hope helped humans survived thousands of years back. - What is next with the pandemic and for entrepreneurs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on Being an entrepreneur during a pandemic with Noella Rutayisire. Topics include: - Challenges young entrepreneurs are facing during this pandemic - How to be on top of your supplies and clients demand with limited cargo flights coming in the country. - Noella entrepreneurship journey on how she ended up being an entrepreneur and her passion for women empowerment. - Her long term plan to open her factory. - Different tips and advice to young entrepreneurs who are still afraid to start their ventures. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on How can T&H businesses prepare for re-opening during a pandemic with Carmen Nibigira, Ph.D. Topics include: - With the re-opening of local tourism, what it means for the local businesses operating in the T&H industry. - What are the measures businesses need to put in place to ensure the safety of their clients as well as their own staff? - With the focus on domestic traveling, what are the products that small businesses can put in place to serve local tourists? - What are the learnings African tourism can learn from this pandemic to improve the local tourism consumption? - What are the support and infrastructure that different governments in the region can put in place to ensure affected businesses bounce back? - What is the future of the T&H Industry post COVID-19? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on How technology is impacting our lives during COVID Pandemic with Emile Kinuma. Topics include: - Different insights and lessons learned acquired building Mobicash and now leading Ushauri. -  How technology is playing a bigger role in Healthcare fighting COVID 19 in Rwanda and making people's lives easier. - The future of the healthcare sector in Rwanda and how Technology is playing a role in that and what are potential digital solutions to be considered to improve. - How our community can embrace technology as a means of improving daily lives. - How to make technology affordable to end consumers for small businesses to better serve their customers. - How online Banking, cashless transaction, and going digital is playing a bigger role now and what companies can improve to put their customers need and want. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on The Future of Africa Digital Economy with Roselyne Wanjiru. Topics include: - Different insights on cryptocurrency, blockchain, etc. - Why it is important for us to educate ourselves about Digital Currency and what is the risk to be aware of for safety measures? - Is Africa moving at the right pace when it comes to Digitalizing our systems and improves our technologies or not? - The Digital Economy Initiative for Africa (DE4A) aims to ensure every individual, businesses, and governments in Africa to go digital by 2030 in support of African Union strategy of “Digital Transformation strategy for Africa”  & the World Bank has invested 25$ billion USD till 2030. - What are the opportunities someone can people can tap into out there for investment purposes of digital technologies? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on What is next!. Topics include: - How we look at life differently after this pandemic. - How to learn to live with the Virus - What business opportunities to tap into - How to build your competitive advantage for next opportunities --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on how to build your skills during the pandemic crisis with Iris Irumva. Topics include: - How she forged her way up into the Business world and in the human resources industry. -  What skills to build and where to get resources from during this corona crisis. - The future of work with remote management. - How to tackle challenges from working from home and tips to increase your productivity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on How to utilize this quarantine time to prepare your next move. Topics include: - How to see opportunities into a crisis. - Make the idea into action - Positivity and hope - Hardworking - Save your money - Invest --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on How can your business adapt quickly to the new changes. Topics include: Technology adaption Reviewing business models Reviewing the sales Projections Learning new skills and build your team Thinking short term to survive this crisis. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on How to run your Business Remotely during the COVID-19 Crisis. Topics include: 1. Document and process everything and share with your Team e.:g Google Drive, DropBox, Slack 2. Check-in is a must – e.g: Normal phone Call, Zoom, Skype, Whatsapp, Line, Wechat, Telegram 3. Think of your supply chain? Where do you get your raw materials from? 4. Think of your operating cost? 5. Think about your team? 6.  Leverage Technology -Online options  7. Think of your customers and sales projections? 8. Line of Crédit  9.  Communication --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on How to Raise Capital for your Business with Anu Shah. Topics include: - How she forged her way up into the Tech Space to 2 build successful businesses. - What she learned in the process of selling her 2 startups valuing more than 10 million USD. - How to raise capital for your business based on her experience raising more than 10 million in different series. - What are the important things you need to know before pitching to investors from her experience working with a Private Equity Firm. - Steps and processes to raise capital in the African Markets. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on How to build your career Path. Topics include: - How Gloria build herself up as a lawyer to become a professional coach - How to build your career and be competitive in the market. - Challenges for professionals to forge their career path and how to tackle them. - How KGT Insights as a company came to life and the long-term plan of the company. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on How to make your day Productive. Topics include: 8 Ways to be productive and make your day counts - Start by focusing the day with Gratitude - Plan your To-Do List - Allocate time to your goals - Priority Framework - Remove Distractions - Have some Break time - Always finish a task - Measure Results --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on Investing in yourself. Topics include: - Why it is important to invest in yourself - Differents methods of how you can do it? - What results and change it will bring in your life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on What talents and skills that are needed in the Marketplace? Topics include: - How to tackle the unemployment rate for young people in Africa. - What are the challenges companies face in Talent acquisition? - What makes great interns for the market place. - How to be competitive and what are skills that are needed. - How Bag Innovation is tapping into the EdTech Market which is a billion-dollar market. - How to approach and solve some entrepreneurship challenges. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on Strategic Planning is important for Businesses.  Topics include:  -  What is a strategy and how it plays a bigger role within an organization  - How strategy enables a company to reach its vision  - Difference between strategy and tactics - What makes a good strategy  - Example of how to break down your goals to be able to measure them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations with Fiona Kamikazi on the Impact of Social Media on Businesses. Topics include: - How Social Media is important now for business and Which platform to put your business on. - How to be an influencer online with the Do and Don't -  How consumers react to brand online and why some brand campaigns failed a few years like Heineken, Dolce Gabanna, H&M - How other companies can learn the good use of Social Media to their credibility online. - Why some Online campaigns are successful compared to others like the Connect Rwanda Challenge. - How to tackle challenges young entrepreneurs are facing building  their businesses. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations with Julienne Oyler on Shaping the Journey of Entrepreneurship. Topics include: - What inspired Julienne to embark in the entrepreneurship journey focusing on Africa. - How she builds a successful company focusing on promoting AfricanEntrepreneurs while tackling both employment and job creation at the same time. - Some key lesson learned from supporting entrepreneurs on the continent for more than 8 years now through AEC and Inkomoko - The Impact Entrepreneurship is creating to the country development in the different markets and how AEC is contributing to that growth - What motivated her as an entrepreneur in the early days of starting her business and some of the key lessons to share with other entrepreneurs. - Some of the challenges encountered working with SMEs on the continent and howher organization was able to tackle them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations with Karen Bugingo on how she survived Cancer Survivor to become an Entrepreneur. Topics include: - What inspires her to become a writer - How she felt after being diagnosed with cancer and what changer in her everyday life. - What was her to her turning point to become an advocate for the cause. - What triggered her move to venture into the Business world - Why her company focus on women products accessories - Her long term plan for her business and new ventures she is envisioning to tape into as a serial entrepreneur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on How Branding and Communication are important for Business Topics include: - How Branding and Communication play a role in company growth - How Moshions position itself through its a signature cultural inspired brand. - Different branding strategies companies to consider while positioning and communicating their message? - How Moshions as a company is benefiting for PSG- Rwanda deals to promote Made in Rwanda Products. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on How to set your Annual goals. Topics include: - What is your purpose in 2020? - What really matters - Steps by steps to build your goal - What to do make your year colorful. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on Health, Lifestyle, and Entrepreneurship Topics include: - What does Healthy lifestyle mean and why it is important to put health first. - Challenges to grow a small business in the Rwandan Market - Yummy & Fresh startup example. - Why Healthy Food and Lifestyle? What is the synergy between the 2? - Habit to build each day to stay healthy and fit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on Building yourself up. Topics include: • How to visualize who you want to become • Learning how to say No • Question your Inner Critic • Set yourself up for winning • Care for yourself and forgive yourself --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations on How to build your sales Process. Topics include:  * Why you need a sales process * What is a sales Process * Steps involved in the Sales Process * Different Approach to help drive your sales * Mistakes to avoid while building your process --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover different conversations about how to build your brand in the media Industry. Topics include: * How to shape your way up into the media career * How to build your personal brand * How to be prepared into this Journey * What are the key lessons to build your brand as a media personality * What are the key learning and best practices in the media industry --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

The Entrepreneurship Journey. In this episode we cover different conversations about the Journey of an Entrepreneur. Topics include: * Step by step guide from starting a company * Scalability and Growth * What it takes to reach the final line, etc. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode we cover different conversations about self-discipline as an entrepreneur. Topics include: * What is self-discipline * Why self-discipline is important * How to build self- discipline practices daily as an entrepreneur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this podcast, we cover conversation about why some startups fail before 3 years. * Why they fail and * What are the reasons of what failure --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this podcast we cover conversation about: *Why it is important for a company to put customers' needs and requirements ahead of everything they do. * We cover the 5 Why Technique by Taiichi Ono * How putting your customer first will lead to your business growth --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover conversations on how to grow your business with little capital • You don't need big resource to start • Don't take a loan or debt to start • Know your product margin • Re-invest your profit and grow your capacity • Reduce your fixed cost as low as you can • Rome was not built in one day; be patient it takes time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover conversations about gratitude, how to start each day with gratitude. Why practicing gratitude is important for you to be happy and be healthy and why gratitude is important for your day to day life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we cover conversation on how people are the asset for any organization. How to build a culture of shared vision, belonging and communication. How diversity in a team is important to trigger innovation to better serve the market. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

In this episode, we have discussion around: - How important hardworking is to reach a life of fulfilment. - I covered discussion about living a life with a purpose - I talked about Human Evolution - I covered conversation about Millennials or Generation Y and also Generation X and A --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

Why it is important to focus on value selling because people don't buy the product/service they buy the results the product will provide to them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

5 Key Practices to build in your Life. Key lesson and practices in my journey as an Entrepreneur - Balance your work and life - Be healthy Psychology, Physical, Mentally, Emotionally - Live an Impactful Life - Keep moving. - Always Challenge yourself --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

5 Characteristics of an entrepreneur 1. Purpose and Risk Taker 2. Ambitious and Continuous Learner 3. Possibilities and Opportunities Seeker 4. Self-Discipline and Hardworking 5. Sacrifice --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

We all know how selling is important and imperative for growing a business , in this episode we talk about the do and don't during a sales meeting to help entrepreneurs grow their business while understanding their customers, enjoy listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support

Five Challenges for small business and how to tackle them. ⁃ Misconceptions about entrepreneurship ⁃ Lack of infrastructure for growth ⁃ Lack of enough capital and incentives ⁃ Lack of enough preparation to grow/marathon vs sprint ⁃ Lack of appropriate mentorship --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theschoolofbusinessmakers/support