Welcome to another episode of "Let's Talk Shop!" In today's episode, we’re flipping the script. As I asked our guest, Nina Elegba to interview me for a change. We chat about everything from selling hot dogs outside nightclubs to becoming a successful business owner. We talk about the role of gratitude, manifestation, and finding your own unique methods to stay calm, grounded, and aligned in the business world. So grab a cup of coffee and join us as we explore the keys to success, the power of trade bodies, and the joy of connecting with your audience.

Timstamps

[00:01:33] Thank you to Instagram community for questions.

[00:04:55] Instagram helped with daily gratitude through coffee.

[00:08:09] Former sales head at publisher led multiple departments, curated books for retailers, sought work-life balance by transitioning to small business with more flexibility, ultimately made redundant due to lack of cash flow management.

[00:12:49] Selling blackjack and hot dogs in Sweden.

[00:14:54] Stay active, engage, and prioritize visitors.

[00:18:40] Industry involvement crucial for representation and support.

[00:21:46] Benefits of working for yourself: flexibility, control, self-support, rest, balance, business needs, personal needs.

[00:25:50] CRM system: Absade for sales, Thinkific for courses. Whiteboard tracks clients and calls.

[00:29:44] Manifestation journal helps attract ideal audience daily.

[00:32:07] I love my work and stay positive.

[00:35:55] Road trip analogy: map stops to save money

[00:38:38] Various independent shops for homeware, gifts, and stationery.

[00:42:57] Advice for younger self: embrace spontaneous living.

[00:44:37] Workplace, brand, indie biz, Instagram, LinkedIn.

About Nina

Nina Elegba is the woman behind Recess living. Recess facilitates creative workshops, supper clubs, panel talks and workplace wellbeing events, as well as supporting companies in creating people-centred workplaces that nurture these conversations.

https://www.recessliving.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/recess-living/

https://www.instagram.com/recessliving/

Award yourself with a little selfcare moment - refer your company or someone you know to Recess, if they book a workshop, not only will the team thank you for a wonderful experience, you will also get a £100 voucher to spend on selfcare. https://www.recessliving.com/referral-program

My links

https://www.smallbusinesscollaborative.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/small_business_collaborative/