The Savvy Wallet Podcast
The Savvy Wallet Podcast
Savvy Wallet
EP. 183 - From £200 To 7 Figures: How To Build Wealth On An Average Salary ft. Oyin Adebayo
1 hour 12 minutes Posted Aug 11, 2025 at 7:00 am.
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Intro
Meet tech entrepreneur Oyin
Growing up in Nigeria
Pivotal moments that put me on this path
Why I created Niyo Group
My real relationship with money
How my definition of money & success has changed
How Niyo Group builds tech with human brilliance
Your relationships will define your success
I started Niyo Group with No Money!
How I scaled Niyo Group to £2 Million
People don’t tell you the truth about business
How does Niyo labs and Niyo fest connect to build wealth?
Using debt to grow my business
What people get wrong about creating an event
Sacrifices I’ve had to make for my business to succeed
How it felt spending my savings for my business
Highest return investment I’ve made?
How do you spot money making opportunities?
Framework for creating a sustainable side hustle
How I would build a million pound business in a year
What’s in the wallet ?
What does success look like for me?
Final words
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Show notes
In this episode, Ato speaks with Oyin Adebayo the founder and CEO of Niyo Group, the powerhouse behind Niyo Labs and Niyo Fest. From earning £200 a week as a hairdresser to building a company that’s generated over £2 million in revenue.
Through Niyo Labs, she’s helped hundreds upskill into tech roles, while Niyo Fest celebrates Black identity and joy on a major stage, drawing thousands each year.
We discuss:
- How her relationship with money helped her succes
- How she scaled Niyo group from £200 per week to £2 Million
- What they don't tell you about making millions in business
- How your relationships can help you achieve your goals
- The truth about Debt vs equity to grow your business
- Framework for creating a sustainable side hustle
- How she would build a £1 million business in a year and much more
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