HOW TO START A BUSINESS DISCUSSION
Use these simple opening lines:
1. “I’ve been thinking about something in business lately…”
2. “What do you think about the opportunities in this industry?”
3. “I recently realized that many businesses struggle with the same problem.”
4. “If you had the opportunity to start again, what would you do differently?”
5. “Do you think this business model can work in Nigeria?”
6. “What’s your opinion on people who choose entrepreneurship over employment?”
HOW TO KEEP THE CONVERSATION GOING
After someone gives an answer, ask:
* “Why do you think so?”
* “What makes you say that?”
* “Can you give me an example?”
* “How would you approach it differently?”
* “What do you think most people get wrong about this?”
FINAL BUSINESS PRINCIPLES
* Focus on solving problems, not just making money.
* Understand customers before investing heavily.
* Learn how businesses generate revenue and profit.
* Build relationships based on trust and mutual value.
* Study successful businesses as well as failed ones.
* Avoid investing money you cannot afford to lose without understanding the risks.
* Keep learning, asking questions, and observing how the market works.