Veronica Animashawun

26/05/2025

12/05/2025

𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵.

Being an entrepreneur means stepping into uncertainty every day with curiosity, grit, and purpose.

Here’s what I’ve come to understand about this journey:

🔹 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺-𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴.
You notice a gap in the world and 𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑑𝑒 to fill it. Entrepreneurs don’t just complain, they 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒.

🔹 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.
Whether it’s a product, a system, or a brand, you’re constructing something from nothing.
The process is messy, but that’s where magic happens.

🔹 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.
Without passion, it’s hard to push through the rejections, the late nights, and the self-doubt. Passion makes the struggle worth it.

🔹 𝗜𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 + 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
Ideas are great. But ex*****on? That’s where the real game begins. It’s the daily commitment to keep learning and testing.

🔹 𝗜𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲.
You become your own manager. Your time, energy, and money are all on the line, and that responsibility transforms you.

🔹 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁.
The best businesses are rooted in helping others, not just earning profits. Legacy and meaning matter.

If you’re building something, know this: you’re not alone. The challenges are real, but so are the rewards.

Stay bold. Keep going.

25/04/2025

The harsh truth?

Your mindset might be the reason you’re not growing. 🧠💭
The way you think about yourself influences everything—your confidence, your decisions, your progress.
If you keep saying things like “I can’t do this” or “I’m not good enough”, your actions will follow that script.

But here’s the good news:
You can rewrite the story in your head.
Start saying things like:
✅ “I’m still learning.”
✅ “I’ll figure it out.”
✅ “I grow with challenges.”

These small mindset shifts can make a huge difference.
🔥 Ready to shift your mindset and unlock new levels of growth?

Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you’re done letting doubt hold you back.
Let’s grow together! 💪

23/04/2025

Many business owners think sales and marketing are the same. But they’re not. And if you don’t understand the difference, you may be losing money.

Marketing brings people in. Sales closes the deal.

Marketing is like inviting people to a party; creating excitement and setting the mood. Sales is what gets them to stay, enjoy, and invest in the experience.

The best businesses understand this:
✔️ Marketing generates interest. Sales turns that interest into revenue.
✔️ Marketing brings in potential buyers. Sales converts them into loyal customers.
✔️ Marketing is a marathon. Sales is the finish line.



If you’re only focusing on one, you’re missing out on potential revenue. Fix that today!

What do you think? Do you prioritize sales or marketing more in your business? Let’s discuss!

21/04/2025

🔥 Are you really running a business, or just playing at it? 🔥

Entrepreneurs vs Wantrepreneurs comes down to 5 checks:

Your Why
• Real: Legacy, impact, solving problems

• Playing: Chasing “gold” without caring for customers

Profit from Day 1
• Real: You plan for bills, payroll, profit immediately

• Playing: “We’ll figure out profit later”—that’s a hobby

Systems > Hustle

• Real: Processes run without you

• Playing: You’re the business—no escape

Validate or Vacate

• Real: You test with real customers, earn real dollars

• Playing: Ideas without feedback stay dreams

Painkiller, Not Vitamin

• Real: You solve urgent needs

• Playing: You offer “nice‑to‑have” fluff

👉 Which side are you on? Drop a comment: “Business” or “Playing”

31/03/2025

💡 Want to know the REAL reason you’re not making money?

It’s NOT the economy.
It’s NOT luck.
It’s YOU.

Most people say they want to make money, but their actions tell a different story.
They scroll endlessly, “think” about starting something, and overanalyze every step… but never actually execute.

🚀 Here’s the simple formula for making money:
✔️ Pick a skill
✔️ Get REALLY good at it
✔️ Sell it to solve a problem
✔️ Repeat. Again and again.

No magic tricks. No overnight success. Just action.
🔥 Be honest… What’s the ONE thing stopping you from making more money? Drop it in the comments. 👇

12/03/2025

❌ Customers buy once & disappear?

What if you could turn them into loyal, repeat buyers who keep choosing YOU?
In our LIVE session, Oluwafisayomi Adesanya will show you how to:

✅ Fix your customer retention problem
✅ Grow your business without stress

📅 Saturday, April 12 | 6-8 PM WAT

📩 Type "GROW" to secure your spot!

04/03/2025

Steady Stride Challenge 3.0 – Day 30

📚 Books on Sales & Marketing 📚

Sales and marketing are the heartbeat of any business! 💡 Marketing creates awareness, letting people know your business exists, while sales bring in the revenue that keeps it running. Without both, are you even really in business? 🤔

That’s why every business owner needs to 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 to drive growth. The good news? You don’t have to figure it all out yourself, some of the best minds have already done the work! Here are 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 to sharpen your skills and take your business to the next level:

📌 Influence – Robert Cialdini (Master the psychology of persuasion)
📌 The Psychology of Selling – Brian Tracy (Boost your sales with powerful strategies)
📌 Building a StoryBrand – Donald Miller (Clarify your message & attract the right customers)
📌 Sell Like Crazy – Sabri Suby (A step-by-step guide to explosive growth)
📌 Contagious – Jonah Berger (Learn how to make your product or idea go viral)
📌 Copywriting Secrets – Jim Edwards (Write words that sell effortlessly)
📌 How to Sell to Nigerians – Akin Alabi (Sales & marketing strategies tailored for Nigeria)
📌 Made to Stick – Chip & Dan Heath (Why some ideas stick & others don’t)
📌 This Is Marketing – Seth Godin (Marketing that actually works)

If you’re serious about growing your business, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲! 🚀 Have you read any of them? Drop your favorite sales or marketing book in the comments! 👇📚

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03/03/2025

Steady Stride Challenge 3.0 Day 29

Sell or Be Sold – What Does It Mean? 🤔💰

Simply put, this statement means that you’re either 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑔 people to buy into your product, service, and ideas… 𝗼𝗿 someone else is convincing you to buy into theirs.

In business, if you’re not actively selling, you’re the one being sold to, whether it’s by competitors, trends, or distractions pulling customers away from you. Even in everyday life, you’re always selling your opinions, your skills, even your time!

So, the question is: 𝐴𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑙, 𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢? That is why I am coming out of my shell gradually to build myself, my business, audience and community in order to 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 my opinions, products and services.

What’s one thing you’ve successfully “sold” to someone recently? Drop it in the comments! ⬇️