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Strategic Relationships- Establishing and Managing relationships for success

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     Dear Farmer, The African Sorojena said if you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far go with others or something like that. I have seen many build walls around themselves and their businesses out of fear, the results have not been pretty. They paid avoidable college fees or missed opportunities because they did not invest in relationships. Today I am going to walk you through identifying the type of relationships you need to always be on the lookout for to grow. You must have Mentors, Maps, Mirrors, Sponsors, Worthy Rivals and Alliances  in your ecosystem for success.   " Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction."  ( John C. Crosby )   Guidance, wisdom and support is derived from experiences and expertise. They can be formal or informal, spanning across industries, fostering learning and personal development.     "A goal without a plan is just a wish." ( Antoine de Saint-ExupĂ©ry ).  Maps serve as navigational t

Agribusiness Leadership Institute- The Introduction

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  In 2024 I decided I wanted to build a business I could pass on to my children’s children, a generational/legacy business. After having worked with and for MSMEs, I started a couple of hustles I knew more than enough to do something. However, I realised there is a difference between hustling and building a business, there were very few toolkits or roadmaps I could use to equip me to build the type of business I wanted and I wasn’t the only one who felt this way. The Agribusiness Leadership Institute (ALI) is the vehicle I can use to walk with others as we build generational businesses, developing the toolkits that work in Africa and impact one household at a time. Agriculture was a natural and strategic choice  because I love the land and if one is hungry, generational wealth is the last thing on one’s mind .   ALI is dedicated to cultivating visionary leaders who will revolutionize Africa's agricultural landscape , one household at a time.   Vision-  Building Legacy Businesses in