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In this episode of Konnected Minds, Derrick Abaitey sits down with Funke Bucknor-Obrute (FBO) ā the woman behind Zapphaire Events, Africa's biggest event planning company. For over 24 years, FBO has built an empire defined by excellence, customer obsession, and an unshakable mindset.But this conversation goes far beyond business.From quitting law after watching a J.Lo movie, to charging her first client ā¦10,000, to building a team that runs Africa's most exclusive events without her in the room - FBO opens up about the real cost of building something that lasts.We also get into the conversation everyone's talking about: marriage, women, men, and the weight African women carry. FBO holds nothing back ā and the debate gets HEATED.If you're building a business, a brand, or a life worth living, this one is for you.š Konnected Minds Live ā Kumasi | September 9th Don't miss it. https://www.konnectedmindslive.com/š„ KEY TAKEAWAYSāø Why aiming for 101% is the only standardāø How to build a team that delivers without you in the roomāø The mindset shift that turns customers into lifetime clientsāø Why the right partner can make or break your careerāø The truth about wealth most Africans get wrongāø How to find joy in a busy, demanding lifeāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāšļø ABOUT THE GUESTFunke Bucknor-Obrute a pioneering Nigerian entrepreneur, lawyer, and one of Africa's most influential voices in the event planning and experiential industry.IG: https://www.instagram.com/funkebucknor/āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāšļø ABOUT THE HOSTDerrick Abaitey is a Ghanaian entrepreneur, podcast host, and personal development advocate.IG: https://www.instagram.com/derrick.abaitey#KonnectedMinds #FunkeBucknor #DerrickAbaitey #AfricanEntrepreneurs #WomenInBusiness #BuildingWealth #NigeriaPodcast #AfricaBusiness #EventPlanning #FBO #PodcastNigeria #GhanaPodcast #SuccessMindset #FemaleFounders
