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MBC with OBI VERA | A’VEE FIT

 

Hi, I’m Sam,


Today, I am chatting with someone who keeps business clear, focused, and refreshingly simple. She’s built on practical wisdom, hard work, and a real passion for helping others grow. Whether she’s doing business or teaching, she does it with calm confidence and a lot of heart.

 

Let’s chat with Vera.

 

Sam: How are you doing, how was your day?

Vera: I’m fine thank you and my day was great thanks.

 

Sam: Can you share your journey into the business world? What inspired you to start?

Vera: Well umm, For starters got tired of always waiting for someone to give me money. Then secondly, I realized how important it was to always offer ‘service’ to people.

 

Sam: What challenges did you face when starting, and how did you overcome them?

Vera: My major issue was ‘audience’ or ‘clients’, which was the major reason why I starting hawking my goods, starting from my local church where I knew quite a number of people.

 



Sam: Who has been your biggest influence or mentor in business?

Vera: Merchant cheena. She’s the biggest kid’s wear vendor in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

 

Sam: How would you describe the current business climate in Nigeria?

Vera: I think there is a very enabling environment for start-up businesses and already established businesses.

 

Sam: What strategies have helped your business grow over the years?

Vera: Well I’ve put more energy into content creation, utilizing every SM platform to share my brand. Waking up every day and choosing to be consistent in talking about it even if the sales are coming in or not

 


Sam: What other area of business do you hope to venture into in the future?

Vera: I teach, so I would love to own a lesson center. A lesson center where students who are ready to write external exams can come and be taught thoroughly and they sit for the exams just once.

 

Sam: What keeps you motivated in business?

Vera: The fact that there’s no limit to what I can achieve and the desire to be seen and heard.

 

Sam: And how do you handle setbacks in business?

Vera: I make sure I learn from them. If it is something that happened mistakenly, I make sure it doesn’t happen again. Overall, I’m always trying to do better, so I don’t dwell on those setbacks but I’m always thinking of what is ahead.

 


FAST & CURIOUS

Sam: Would you rather lose the ability to lie or believe everything you're told?

Vera: Lose the ability to lie.

 

Sam: Would you rather win a lottery or work at your perfect job?

Vera: Win a lottery

 

Sam: If you could travel back in time, what year would you go to?

Vera: 2020.


P.S: This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity


 


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Hi, I'm Sam, (IG & X @samychukz) The IP Mag is my lifestyle blog where i get to express my thoughts aloud in an effort to inspire and motivate my readers through insightful articles, personal stories and discussions rooted in value and beliefs. I hope to foster a sense of community and growth while providing a platform for reflection and motivation.

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