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Money doesn't have to be intimidating. The Financially Incorrect Podcast is a fun and informative way to learn about personal finance. Host Barrack Bukusi debunks money myths and reveals the truth behind common misconceptions. Join him with a different guest every week as he helps you achieve your financial goals.
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In this episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Tesh, who takes us from his first business back in high school to the present day, where he’s grown his wealth through strategic equity in businesses. Tesh shares lessons learned from a few bumps along the way, like his attempt to open a movie shop outside the tech industry, and how marriage and fatherhood reshaped his approach to finances.
He talks about early influences that inspired his career choices, the thrill of making his first million from a printing business, and how he and his co-founders tackled the challenge of building Cloud9—a software company acquired in 2019. We also discuss the power of community in investing, the mental toll of fundraising, and their $42 million raise for Market Force. Tune in for valuable insights on resilience, responsibility, and creating success in business!
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⏳ Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:40 Guest Intro
9:25 Has marriage helped you save or spend more
13:25 What was your upbringing like?
18:48 Was money a factor on determining your career
23:48 How you made your 1st Million
30:44 Printing Industry
36:50 Upscaling Cloud9
47:25 Building Marketforce
54:05 How did you start fundraising
1:02:55 What did you do to stay sane?
1:07:55 What are you doing with your cash flow?
1:13:16 Lessons from a CEO
1:22:05 Is your life's purpose in Tech?
1:25:27 Wrap up
Join us for a compelling episode of Financially Incorrect as we welcome Crystal Asige, a nominated senator and talented singer/songwriter, to the show. Crystal shares her unique journey of how her perception of money shifted after losing her eyesight to Glaucoma as a young girl in Mombasa. Drawing from her background in the arts, Crystal discusses how she utilizes her platform to advocate for inclusivity and educate society about disabilities. From selling clothes on the streets of Mombasa to rocking the state as a senator, she lets us in on how money and finances has had a pivotal role on her lifeHosted by Barrack, this engaging episode offers insights into Crystal's resilience and perspective, leaving listeners inspired and eager for more. Tune in for a captivating story of overcoming challenges and embracing change.
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In this week's episode, join us as we sit down with the multi-talented DJ D-Lite, also known as David Murithii! 💿 David's journey is anything but ordinary - transitioning from his role as an auditor at a global firm like Ernest & Young to pursuing his passion for entertainment in the world of DJing and talent management. 🎧🌟 As he navigated through various career paths, David also ventured into the family real estate business, blending his financial expertise with his love for music and entertainment. Join Barrack & David as they delve into the world of financial planning, from personal matters to David's unique perspective on retirement. 🏠💼 Don't miss out on this insightful conversation!
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As we wrap up a month-long celebration of the female perspective through #HerStory, we're joined by Mbithe Muema, Chief Business Officer at the NSE! 🚀 You may recognize her as the host of an investment show aired on Metropol Tv but today she joins Barrack to come and inspire inclusion through her financial journey. From her humble beginnings as a secretary to a career as an investment banker with over 15 years of experience, Mbithe's story is nothing short of inspiring. She'll take us on a rollercoaster ride of resilience, triumph, and financial empowerment as she shares her journey of overcoming adversity and reclaiming her financial strength. With her vast knowledge in capital markets and corporate finance, she champions the case for public equity and debt financing as a means of expansion capital & grow ones personal wealth. Join Barrack & Mbithe for an exhilarating conversation as we uncover how she's shaking up the world of finance and making it a more inclusive space for everyone! 💼💥 #inspireinclusion #womensmonth
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In this episode of Financially Incorrect, dive into an enlightening conversation with Rose Ellah Nyawira, the dynamic founder of Vasili Africa Ltd. Leveraging her background in law and business management, Rose provides investors with a comprehensive approach to wealth growth. Through Vasili Africa, she assists clients in articulating investment strategies, matching needs with opportunities, and safeguarding acquired wealth. With extensive training in personal development, sales, marketing, and recruitment, Rose is a well-rounded professional in finance. Currently pursuing certifications as a Certified Personal Financial Planner and a Chartered Security and Investments Analyst, she's deeply passionate about client relationship management, investment advisory, and portfolio management. Join us for this captivating discussion on Financially Incorrect!
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In this thought-provoking episode of Financially Incorrect, your host Barrack leads a heartfelt conversation with the incredible Pinky Ghelani, unpacking the layers of her upbringing from a unique financial perspective. Born into a blended family, Pinky shares the challenges of being raised in the shadows of wealth, as part of her father's second family.
As they delve into Pinky's narrative, listeners will gain insights into the struggles faced when her father passed away, triggering turmoil as her family found themselves alienated from the family trust by her father's first family. Pinky candidly reflects on this difficult chapter and how it compelled her to reconstruct her relationship with money, ultimately finding her own path to financial empowerment.
Join us for an inspiring conversation that goes beyond the surface, touching on privilege, loss, and resilience. Pinky's journey is a testament to the power of rewriting one's financial narrative and the importance of passing on valuable lessons to the next generation. Tune in for an enriching discussion that will leave you with practical insights and a renewed perspective on personal finance.
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If you are an aspiring entertainer or business owner, this episode is for you. This week on Financially Incorrect with Liz Lenjo, we dive deep into the financial pitfalls individuals and brands face when it comes to securing their assets. Renowned Entertainment & Intellectual Property Lawyer Liz Lenjo joins us to spill the beans on how taking the right measures can not only protect your wealth but also save you a bundle in the long run.
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride as Liz draws from her personal life experiences to shed light on the crucial steps you need to take to fortify your financial fortress. From navigating the tricky terrain of contracts to witnessing firsthand how creatives are taken advantage of, Liz doesn't hold back. She shares the insights that fueled her journey from frustration to building her own empire. Join Barrack as he discusses matters finance in the IP space with his fellow learned friend Liz Lenjo.
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What if real estate wasn’t about building, but about trust?In this episode of Financially Incorrect, Leonard Mcharo, co-founder of Tsavo, breaks down how a young architectural lecturer earning 15,000 KES per month built one of East Africa’s most recognizable real estate models by rethinking money, partnerships, and risk.From growing up poor and selling handmade bookmarks to fund university life, to building student hostels with borrowed belief and negotiated land deals, Leonard shares the unfiltered journey behind Tsavo’s rise and the philosophy that drives it today.This conversation goes beyond property. It explores marriage as a business partnership, why intelligence without execution keeps people broke, and how trust functions as the real currency behind wealth creation.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Access all our links in one place: https://lnk.bio/Financially_Inc💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Chapters;00:00 Introduction: Leonard Mcharo & The Tsavo Story03:46 Marriage as a Business Model07:38 Smartest Person in the Room Problem09:07 Growing Up Poor & Early Money Lessons14:30 Marriage, Salary Struggles & Survival Years18:24 Buying Land and the First Big Decision21:08 Negotiating Land Without Money27:25 Financial Discipline in Marriage29:19 Building the First Hostel Project34:28 Early Construction Challenges38:05 Vision for Financial Freedom41:36 Leaving Architecture Behind48:01 Searching for a Scalable Business Model01:01:29 Money as Trust Explained01:06:10 Building Trust Through Education01:07:36 Financing Without Banks01:09:57 Controlling Money Flow01:12:28 Investors vs Residents Model01:14:34 Landing the First Major Deal01:20:53 Payment Plans That Changed Sales01:30:18 Handling Customer Defaults01:32:24 Risk Management Philosophy01:34:18 Scaling Through Demand01:44:41 Designing Housing for Young Adults01:49:41 Closing Thoughts
In this episode of Financially Incorrect, DJ Shinski shares the real story behind leaving a stable engineering career to pursue DJing full-time and building an international brand from scratch.Born in Kenya and later migrating to the United States through the green card lottery, DJ Shinski's journey is shaped by sacrifice, discipline, and calculated risk. From earning $6/hour at a call center while juggling school, to working in oil and gas engineering, to eventually betting everything on music, this conversation explores the financial and psychological decisions behind every transition.When the pandemic shut down live events, instead of waiting for the industry to recover, he pivoted online, streaming DJ mixes that attracted a global audience and generated thousands of dollars in fan support. Today, he performs across continents while investing in real estate and building long-term income beyond music.This episode breaks down what creatives rarely talk about: debt, instability, reinvention, branding, immigration challenges, and how money decisions shape career freedom.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Access all our links in one place: https://lnk.bio/Financially_Inc💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction and Early Life03:00 Money Lessons and Financial Mindset08:00 School, Work, and Student Loans16:00 Discovering DJing and Early Career37:00 Oil and Gas Career and Setbacks50:00 Stable Job and DJ Growth54:00 Quitting Engineering for DJing1:00:00 COVID Pivot and Online Breakthrough1:07:00 Kenya Return and Business Explosion1:14:00 Global Expansion Strategy1:18:00 Role of Management1:28:00 Income, Workload, and Finances1:32:00 Future of DJing and Branding1:34:00 Visa Challenges and Mobility1:37:00 Three Paths for DJs1:40:00 Closing Thoughts and Socials
In this episode of Financially Incorrect Uganda, we sit down with Pumla Nabachwa, economist at the Bank of Uganda and financial literacy educator, for one of the most honest conversations about money, independence, and life decisions.From growing up believing she was poor despite privilege, to navigating marriage, separation, single parenting, and rebuilding financial stability, Pumla shares how money quietly shapes the choices we can make and the situations we can leave.She opens up about lifestyle inflation after career growth, the emotional side of financial decisions, and why financial literacy alone is not enough without discipline and self-awareness. The conversation explores gender roles in financial responsibility, co-parenting after divorce, and the importance of emergency funds in protecting personal freedom.This episode goes beyond budgeting and investing. It examines money as security, dignity, and peace of mind.If you’ve ever wondered whether financial independence truly changes life outcomes, this conversation answers that question with lived experience.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tagore Living Apartment - https://share.google/o2fVbZApFQ1tGWd7nAccess all our links in one place: https://lnk.bio/Financially_Inc💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction & Uganda Edition Context04:16 Lifestyle Inflation and Financial Mistakes09:26 Growing Up: Privilege vs Perception22:40 First Jobs and Early Money Habits28:07 A Father’s Lesson on Financial Independence33:30 Marriage, Separation & Financial Reality47:23 Divorce Process and Financial Negotiation57:33 Parenting, Gender Roles & Responsibility01:03:07 Children’s Money & Relationship Boundaries01:09:20 Financial Turning Points That Changed Everything01:21:48 Money, Happiness & Managing Expectations01:28:07 Defining Financial Success and Failure01:34:20 Closing Reflections
Most people experience nightlife from the dancefloor.Few understand the business, risk, and financial pressure behind it.In this episode of Financially Incorrect, Barrack sits down with Big Nyagz DJ, producer, and co-founder of Mass House to unpack what it actually takes to build and operate one of Nairobi’s most talked-about venues.From running a profitable photography studio straight out of high school to studying event management in the UK, Big Nyagz’s journey blends creativity with hard financial lessons. He shares how early DJ gigs barely paid, why cash flow became the most important survival skill, and how a partnership opportunity turned into a 40–50 million KES investment to transform Winning Post into Mass House.The conversation goes beyond music.It explores security economics, event profitability, crisis management after a devastating incident, and the reality of running a venue where one weekend can generate millions while expenses never stop.This episode is about entrepreneurship under pressure, building experiences people believe in, and surviving when business and reputation are tested at the same time.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Access all our links in one place: https://lnk.bio/Financially_Inc💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Big Nyagz and Mass House01:29 Bouncer culture and nightlife security in Nairobi04:29 Why Mass House is located at the Jockey Club09:06 The real cost of event security10:15 Growing up around the events industry12:09 Running a photography studio in Westlands16:27 Financial lessons from family17:54 Studying event management in the UK24:21 COVID lockdowns and discovering DJing34:48 Returning to Kenya and organizing events40:03 Selling experiences not just parties42:12 Financial pressure behind event promotion48:11 Taking over Winning Post and building Mass House55:01 Construction and opening timeline56:36 Launching Mass House with early shows01:02:14 Official opening and venue growth01:04:23 Ticketing strategy and artist bookings01:06:07 Revenue and operational costs01:10:14 The February 2025 incident01:16:06 Rebuilding the business after shutdown01:17:40 Crisis management lessons01:19:42 Personal finances and building the Big Nyagz brand01:22:04 Booking major artists and collaborations01:26:00 Future plans and global ambitions
Creativity may be what draws people into the food world, but building a sustainable brand around it requires discipline, reinvention and smart financial decisions.In this episode of Financially Incorrect, we sit down with Mandi Sarro, culinary director, author and founder of Miss Mandi Throwdown, to unpack the business journey behind one of Kenya’s most recognisable food brands. From working at sixteen while living in Canada to navigating early opportunities in Kenyan radio and television, Mandi shares how those experiences shaped her approach to money and entrepreneurship.As her content began gaining traction online, Mandi started turning visibility into opportunity. International food festivals, travel invitations and brand partnerships followed, including a major campaign with Coca Cola that marked an important turning point in her career. Instead of relying solely on creator income, she gradually expanded Miss Mandi Throwdown into a broader business through cookbooks, digital products and a boutique spice line built around direct relationships with her audience.The conversation also explores the less visible side of her work. Beyond content creation, Mandi has built a steady revenue stream through food styling and hospitality consultancy, collaborating with restaurants and hospitality brands on menu development and culinary concepts. She explains why diversifying income streams is essential in the creator economy and how strategic decisions like avoiding supermarket distribution help maintain control over pricing and customer relationships.Along the way, Mandi reflects on the challenges that tested her resilience, from losing equipment and brand deals to navigating the surge of food content during the pandemic. As Miss Mandi Throwdown clocks a decade of content creation, she shares her vision for the next chapter, including expanding cooking classes, growing her product range and continuing to build a food brand that extends far beyond the screen.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Access all our links in one place: https://lnk.bio/Financially_Inc💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction01:32 Mandi Sarro’s Early Money Story04:10 Working at 16 and Financial Independence07:05 Moving Back to Kenya and Starting in Media10:42 Radio, TV and the First Serious Paychecks14:26 Reinvesting Income Into YouTube18:10 The Breakthrough Year and International Food Festivals21:47 Landing a $10,000 Brand Deal25:30 Turning Content Into a Business29:12 Publishing an Ebook and First Product Revenue33:05 Building the Miss Mandy Throwdown Brand36:40 Launching a Premium Spice Line40:18 Why She Avoids Supermarket Distribution44:12 The Hidden Revenue Stream: Food Styling & Consultancy48:06 How Restaurants and Food Brands Hire Consultants51:45 Losing Brand Deals and Navigating Public Controversy55:10 Robberies, Setbacks and Financial Resilience58:35 The YouTube Black Creator Fund Impact01:02:20 Managing Multiple Revenue Streams01:06:05 Lessons About Saving vs Investing01:09:40 The Role of Community and Networks01:12:50 The Future of Miss Mandy Throwdown01:16:20 Advice for Creators Building Food Brands01:19:10 Final Reflections on Money and Business
Real estate is often seen as the ultimate path to wealth in Africa. Buy land, build property, and hold it. But what happens when much of that wealth is locked in physical assets that are difficult to sell, transfer, or convert into liquid capital?In this episode of Financially Incorrect, Barrack sits down with Edward Kirathe, founder and CEO of Acorn Holding Group Limited, to explore how property, capital markets, and financial literacy intersect in shaping the future of wealth on the continent.Edward shares his journey from architect to real estate developer and capital markets innovator, helping raise more than $250 million to finance large-scale developments. From early entrepreneurial setbacks to building one of Kenya’s most active student housing platforms Qwetu and Qejani , he explains what it takes to operate in a capital-intensive industry where projects take years to mature and funding is never guaranteed.The conversation goes deeper into the mechanics of modern real estate investing. Why holding property is not always the most efficient path to wealth, how institutional investors evaluate rental yields and long-term appreciation, and why converting physical property into financial instruments may be key to unlocking Africa’s next wave of capital formation.Edward also explains the thinking behind the Vuka Platform, which enables everyday investors to participate in real estate through structured financial assets rather than direct ownership.Beyond markets and investment structures, the episode explores entrepreneurial resilience, the realities of raising capital in African markets, and the mindset shifts required to move from earning an income to building lasting wealth.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get in touch with Vuka;Email: care@vuka.co.keCall: 0800 730 333 (Toll Free)Website: https://vuka.co.ke/Access all our links in one place: https://lnk.bio/Financially_Inc💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux--------------------------------------------------------------------
At 12 years , he could barely read. Years later, he was managing $1.3 billion in public funds. Aeko Ongodia’s story is not motivational. It is structural, he grew up in Entebbe, missed six years of formal schooling, and was kicked out twice. Nearly illiterate as a teenager, he taught himself to read using discarded books and relentless repetition. That discipline would later carry him into institutional finance, where he managed $1.3 billion at the Bank of Uganda and the National Social Security Fund Uganda. Then he walked away.In this Uganda edition of Financially Incorrect, we unpack how he saved $60 a month on a $200 salary, traveled by bus to invest at the Nairobi Securities Exchange during a historic bull run, and used those early gains to fund further education. We explore why he left a secure institutional career to build Zeno Investment Management, an automated investment platform designed to make professional portfolio management accessible from as little as $3, and how he went further to build regulated pull payment infrastructure to automate recurring investing across East Africa.This is not simply a founder’s journey. It is a story about building financial rails in a market where only a few hundred people once had active private investment accounts. Money, he argues, is freedom. But freedom at scale requires systems.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Access all our links in one place: https://lnk.bio/Financially_Inc💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux
The creative industry often looks effortless from the outside. Viral content, brand partnerships, and online visibility create the illusion of overnight success. But behind every creator is a financial journey shaped by risk, loss, and long term discipline.In this episode of Financially Incorrect, we sit down with Wixx Mangutha, a two time award winning animator and Pulse Art influencer building one of Kenya’s fastest growing creative studios.Wixx shares how her financial perspective was shaped after her family lost their home in a devastating fire, forcing a sudden shift from stability to survival. From collecting plastics to support her family to earning her first major creative payday of KES 180,000, her journey reveals how fragile financial progress can be.Despite graduating with three first class degrees, she struggled with career alignment before fully committing to art, supported by her husband Walter through periods of inconsistent income and personal loss.The conversation explores the business of creativity in Kenya, from early brand deals paying as little as KES 10,000 to professional rate cards exceeding KES 250,000 per project after hiring management, building a production team, and investing in studio infrastructure. Wixx also reflects on losing nearly KES 1 million through informal investments, underscoring the importance of contracts and financial structure.A defining milestone came when she served as Creative Director for the U.S. Embassy’s 60th anniversary celebration in Kenya, leading a 21 person team and transitioning from creator to creative entrepreneur.Beyond revenue growth, Wixx discusses shared finances in marriage, diversification into real estate and business ventures, investing in people before profit, and her long term vision of building Wixx Studios into Africa’s leading animation ecosystem.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Access all our links in one place: https://lnk.bio/Financially_Inc💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Corporate paid her KSh 140,000 per month. She quit to sell flowers.In this episode of Financially Incorrect Business Edition, Becky Kibe Mureithi, founder of Blooming K, breaks down the real numbers behind building a floristry business in Kenya.In just two years she has sold over 700 bouquets and gift packages, opened a physical shop on Kimur Road, generated KSh 350,000 in one Valentine’s Day, and also lost KSh 60,000 in a single day from spoiled flowers and delivery chaos.We unpack how florists actually make money, why events and classes outperform daily bouquet sales, and how underpricing cost her more than KSh 100,000 in her first year. Becky explains flower price volatility, where stems can range from KSh 20 to KSh 130 plus, the hidden costs most creatives ignore, and how she used short term credit to finance large wedding orders.Now targeting KSh 2 to 3 million in annual revenue and planning expansion to Mombasa, she shares the systems, staffing decisions, and cash flow discipline required to survive in a seasonal product business.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Access all our links in one place: https://lnk.bio/Financially_Inc💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Architecture looks glamorous from the outside. Towering buildings, real estate booms, billion-shilling developments. But how much do architects actually make in Kenya? In this episode, we sit down with Henry Musangi, architect and Managing Director at Planning System Services Limited, to unpack the financial reality of building a career in architecture both in Kenya and the United States. From earning $50,000 a year in the U.S., surviving the 2009 global recession, and returning to Kenya with limited savings, to restarting his career and eventually leading a firm with over KES 100 million in annual operating costs.Henry shares the long game behind professional success. We discuss graduate and senior architect salaries in Kenya, how architecture firms actually make money, why projects can take five to ten years from concept to completion, and why real estate booms don’t necessarily translate into wealth for consultants. Henry explains the financial pressures within the industry, the cash flow challenges of running a professional services firm, and why managing director compensation depends entirely on value creation and firm performance. The conversation also touches on building collapses in Nairobi, developer pressure, and the shared accountability across the construction ecosystem. Beyond the numbers, Henry reflects on humility, financial discipline, credit card lessons, prioritising staff over personal income, and the cost of ambition on personal lifeprojects.Access all our links in one place: https://lnk.bio/Financially_Inc💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux
Everyone sees the party. The real story happens behind the scenes.In this episode we go behind the stage lights and into the real business of live events with Frankie the Brand, an event promoter and consultant who has helped bring global artists and major experiences to Kenya.From early beginnings at Homeboy Radio to organizing large scale concerts featuring international stars, Frankie shares the untold realities of the event industry. We explore the economics behind sold out shows, the financial risks promoters take, the hidden costs audiences never see, and why delivering the perfect experience often matters more than immediate profit.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Access all our links in one place: https://lnk.bio/Financially_Inc💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux
Sales is often misunderstood as persuasion, personality or natural charisma.In this episode , we sit down with Kelvin Kuria, the man who turned sales from a "hustle" into a repeatable, scalable science. From managing multi-million Euro budgets at Unilever to becoming a Commercial Director at Kenyan Originals, Kelvin’s journey is a masterclass in negotiation, mindset, and money.Access all our links in one place: https://lnk.bio/Financially_Inc💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux





This episode featuring Jules o agree with it kabisa. finances are part of love and you can't demonstrate love without money
waaaaa this is just one of the best. I have so cracked up 😂😂😂 and very good lessons while at it. good job barrack