Oz:
It’s something I’m going to be in for the long term, because the truth is everybody needs credit. Everybody needs cash for business. That’s just the truth. The market is already there.
Adeola:
Yeah.
Oz:
Hey, can you hear me?
Adeola:
Yeah, I can hear you. How are you doing?
Oz:
I’m doing great. How about you?
Adeola:
I’m doing great as well.
Oz:
Good, good. It’s good to talk to you. I was told I should connect with you and get to know you a little bit. So let’s do that. What’s been going on? What’s your background?
Adeola:
I’m actually a pharmacist, working in the clinical research area. I graduated as a pharmacist, but I’ve always been a small business enthusiast. I love business. I’ve owned small businesses back home in Nigeria and also here in the U.S. I’ve tried my hands at a couple of things.
When I found your program, I realized this was an added advantage—not just for my own businesses, but for other small businesses I know. Because the truth is, everybody needs money.
Oz:
That’s a fact. We’re not creating the demand—it already exists. We’re just solving the problem. You mentioned you’re a small business enthusiast. What kinds of businesses have you been involved in?
Adeola:
I’ve had businesses both here and back home. Some didn’t really pan out, but what I do now is talk to other small business owners and see how I can help—giving them perspective, helping them with clients, things like that. I do it on the side.
With business funding, it completes the picture. Everyone needs credit and cash, so this allows me to add something tangible to what I already offer.
I also like to ask business owners how long they’ve been in business and what single principle has helped them succeed—persistence, patience, mindset—so others can learn from them.
Oz:
So you’re essentially consulting—helping with sales, mindset, and processes. Which areas do you focus on the most?
Adeola:
Sales and mindset.
Oz:
That makes sense.
Adeola:
I was a medical sales rep before, so sales is in my DNA. I love talking to people and helping them get results. And mindset is huge—being in business takes a lot, and staying in business takes even more.
When I saw BLB, it wasn’t rocket science to me. I jumped in right away.
Oz:
I think you touched on something important. A lot of small business failures happen because owners can’t see the forest for the trees. They work extremely hard, but they don’t have systems or an outside perspective.
Sometimes all they need is someone saying, “Hey, this is a marketing issue,” or “You need predictable customer acquisition.” Over time, constant pressure affects mindset, and that’s where people get stuck.
Walk me through how you help business owners today.
Adeola:
I don’t go through their books officially yet, but I talk to people I know—friends, contacts, people I have relationships with—and try to understand their business.
For example, I helped a business owner who trains CNAs. He advertises mostly through word of mouth and isn’t active on social media. I helped him see how he could expand his reach, grow his business, and maximize his physical space.
He also needed funding, so I helped him get capital. It wasn’t exactly what he wanted initially, but it was a start—and now he can refinance later as he grows.
Oz:
That’s a perfect example. One thing I learned early on is this: never let your business run out of cash. All the skills in the world don’t matter if cash flow disappears.
People fear debt because of consumer finance advice, but business is different. You need to be prepared for highs and lows. Getting funding before you desperately need it usually means better terms and better positioning.
Combining consulting with funding solutions seems like a perfect fit for you.
Adeola:
Absolutely. I want to improve and get better at closing deals. I’m committed long term, because the truth is everybody needs credit. Everybody needs cash for business. The market is already there.
Lead generation is something I’m still working on, but one step at a time.
Oz:
Confidence grows once you see deals get funded. You brought files into BLB and had our team close them, right?
Adeola:
Yes. I submitted the files and BLB handled the closing.
Oz:
That’s a great starting point—especially for someone business-savvy like you. The journey is about meeting yourself where you are, learning the process, and gaining confidence over time.
Eventually, you’ll be presenting, closing, and managing deals yourself. That’s the path we want members to follow—without wasting leads or forcing confidence too early.
You understand both formal education and real-world business, and that combination is powerful. Using the network while learning is the smart move.