Alex is with entrepreneur Mani Yanika, CEO of MYCOlive sharing an in-depth look at his journey.
They discuss what it takes to launch a business and the importance of understanding your customer and being very customer focused to achieve the best results
Mani is a problem solver and shares how any business needs to solve a problem if it is to succeed along with why you have to be passionate about your vision and seeing it become reality.
This is a great opportunity to hear about an entrepreneurial journey to success that has taken place during a world pandemic because if you are focused on solving a problem for people and they are prepared to pay for your product or service then you have, by definition a business.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
I first identified the people I needed to have in my team and the finance.
You need to understand how to use your finance effectively.
You need to have trust with the people in your team and train them so they know exactly what you want.
When you have built something that is tangible people will want to invest.
My vision was very clear and I chose my investors as people who would not try and change my vision.
Working remotely with people can work if you trust each other and communicate well.
My number one priority was to keep my customers happy.
I’m very passionate about my business and this really makes the difference because of the amount of time you need to dedicate to a new business and getting it started.
When you get comfortable in a role you no longer innovate.
The definition of a business is what people are prepared to pay for your product or service.
If you are focused on serving and solving problems for your customers you can be successful.
There will always be others who will challenge what you are doing and you can use this to drive you forward.
If it is working and making a positive impact on other’s lives then you have a business.
BEST MOMENTS
‘When I started building the platform it was my strategic and corporate mindset that made it possible’
‘If you aren’t solving a problem then your business will die’
‘They had to trust my leadership and believe in me’
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series
ABOUT THE GUEST
Mani Yanika
Mani Yanika is an Innovation Leader. Currently, CEO and Co-Founder of MYCOlive, an Ecosystem Platform for eCo-Living and eCo-Working Designer Apartments, solving real problems and helping change the world of Work & Living.
Prior to Entrepreneurship, Mani spent over a decade at Global Corporates including EY and J.P. Morgan in Consulting, Sales & Trading, Investment Banking & Fintech
ABOUT THE HOST
Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase
Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).
He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring
Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.
Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.
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