3 Business Lessons That Saved Me: No Pity, 9-5 + 5-9, Buy Low Sell High

I almost closed my car wash.

That was 2022. No customers. Debt. Loan apps calling.

But 3 lessons saved me. Not big school grammar. Just street lessons that work in Nigeria.

If you’re doing business here in Ibadan, Lagos, or anywhere in Nigeria, these 3 will save you too.

Nigerians will pity you and still not pay you.

Early days, a customer would say: "Egbon, abeg manage this 1k. I go balance you later."_ And I would manage. Guess what? He never came back.

I learned: Business is not charity.

Be kind, but set your price. Collect your money. Give good service. That’s it.

Pity will kill your business and your family.

I still do 9-5 with clients. But 5-9 is for my business.

After work, I’m at the car wash. On weekends, I’m posting, washing, talking to customers.

Your salary alone can’t build wealth in Nigeria.

*9-5 pays bills. 5-9 builds your future.*

If you don’t have a 5-9, you’ll always be stuck.

This one is simple but powerful.

For car wash: I buy soap, small towel, two buckets and brush. It’s cheaper.

For blog: I’m buying knowledge now with time and stress, so I can "sell" it later through traffic and AdSense.

Don’t buy when price is high because you’re desperate. Plan. Wait. Buy low. Sell high.

That’s how you keep profit.

These 3 lessons didn’t make me rich overnight. But they stopped me from going broke.

No Pity. 9-5 + 5-9. Buy Low Sell High.

Write them down. Put them on your wall.

Which of these 3 lessons hit you hardest? Comment below. Let’s learn together.

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