Fat transfer talks by Tomi Rotimi: Recent Episodes
Tomi Rotimi
Inspired by the book "FAT TRANSFER FROM WAISTLINE TO BOTTOM LINE-LIFE LESSONS FOR FITNESS AND BUSINESS" hosted by the author Tomi Rotimi. On this newly rebranded podcast, we will have conversations on entrepreneurship, topics around starting, growing and sustaining businesses. And in the spirit of the book we will also discuss embracing fitness as a life style. The goal of this podcast is to inspire us to live healthy lives and build successful business.
Ups and downs are part of life and even more so in business. Don't get carried away with the ups or discoraged with the downs. Do these instead.
Bouncing back from failure is the real flex! This quote inspired me to share some of my past failed businesses and the lessons they taught me.
You are blessed with many gifts, talents and interests....maybe that's the problem. In this 3 part series, I am going to help you manage the chaos.
I know a thing or two about overwhelm and today I want to share how I deal with it. I hope this helps.
As promised I am sharing practical tips on how to finish. This is a short episode but it packs a punch
I am so big on starting and I talk a lot about how important it is to attempt things but how about finishing? That is important too. Are you are finisher? That is the question.
This is a life hack that I call my little secret. I'm sharing it with you so I guess my secret is out.
In the ever changing world of fashion, these are a few of my tips to staying in the game.
Indecision will mess you up!!! I have a few hacks and tools that will sharpen your decision making skills. Please listen and share.
Let's breakdown some of your favorite excuses and then expose them for the lies that they are.
Last of the 3 part series on lesdons learnt in 2023. I failed so many times in 2023 but it was the best kind.
2023 took me to school and demanded its fees. I paid in full so you don't have to. Here are 2 HUGE lessons learnt.
2023 was a toughie for real but it taught me lessons that will serve me for decades to come. I wouldn't be me if I didn't share. Happy new year!!!
It's been almost 50days since I had processed sugar. These are some practical tips that have helped me stay the course.
In this episode I share why I have been M.I.A and so many lessons I have learnt too. This is for you if you are about yo start a new season.
So I am starting something new.This is how I am managing my fear of failure. Please listen if you are starting a new journey too.
My relationship with this F word will open your mind. How I embrace it and why you should stop avoiding it.
Here are 6 reasons why ypu shouldn't start that business. Sometimes the next step to take is backwards.
Second part of the series is also my first episode of the year 2023. Happy new year fam.
On the journey to achieving your goals you will go through these stages. This is part 1 in a two part series.
My 2nd book "Sum of Many Parts" is out on amazon an on www.tomirotimi.com. I learnt so much getting this done. Sharing some of it on this episode.
Business is not about creating endlessly. Here are three things you should be focusing on in your business.
It's not working and it could be your fault. But maybe all you need is in this podcast episode
Adulting happens abd with it comes joggling. How do you manage all the different things competing for your attention? I'm still learning but this is what I've figured out so far.
I have had to adjust my expectations of my business at different seasons in it's life. Here is my experience and somethings I know for sure.
I love what I do. But to be a wholesome human being is the goal. Here are a few things I am trying to do beyond being good at business.
Our final episode of the IWD series is all about taking action!!!! What's the point of all the motivation if you can't do something.
The second from our series from the leadership conference. We conclude on the lessons from the first speaker Mrs Sola David Borha
So I just attended the IWLC Dubai Conference and it was phenomenal. This is the first part in a 3 part series and i'm starting with day 1. Listen and share please
The world is experiencing some tough times but we all have a gift and a formula. Find what has worked in the past and do with it all I suggest here.
Are you working hard? Now time to take things up a notch with some SMART WORK!!!! Let me tell you how.
Be careful what you pray for. Delay is always part of the answer. I share my experience with delay and a particular experience that almost broke me.
Sometimes i don't just feel like it. I am not motivated or inspired. What do you do when you have lost your mojo?
Building a business that truely serves takes time. Building a life of impact takes time. I am reflecting on 20years in business and the journey to this point. So much has been learnt. Please listen and share
Overwhelm- She will steal your peace, mess with your mind and waste your time. How am I dealing with this in my life now? Listen to find out.
As we celebrate our loved ones today we must also remember to extend the love to our brands and ourselves. I share my journey to self love and my insight on business love too
You've heard of mum guilt right? Well this one is something like that only here the babies are our businesses.
I’m back with my first episode of the year!!!! So much has happened to me and my business in the last 4months. I am talking about disruptions and how I’m managing mine
A recap of our live with my alumni Melia by Jade . All about bestsellers, how to create them and their impact on our businesses and lives
Entrepreneurs are prone to stress and so for us in particular a fitness lifestyle is nonnegotiable. Starting could be daunting though but it can be done.
If you succeed at a task once it could be a fluke or maybe luck but if you do it consistently for 20 years then it must be a formulae and that is what I want to share, my formula for creating best sellers over and over again.
I was livid!!! I paid for a service and didn’t get the service but I learnt a lot of lessons for myself which I’m sharing today.
After a particularly challenging couple of weeks both at work and home. I’m inspired to reassess my goals and commit to the ones that I’m passionate about. The quest for perfection has robbed me of achievements in the past….not any more, and for you? Not on my watch.
I was doing some things that was hurting my business and I didn’t know. In my latest podcast, I talk about 3 of my bad business habits, their long term consequences and what you need to do to avoid them. Please listen and share
I had a bad experience with a vendor this week and it made me feel undervalued. That feeling led me to another vendor who was slightly more expensive but significantly more appreciative of my business. This is what I observed from that experience and now I am determined to do better too. please listen and share.
Last week I felt overwhelmed!!! I was taking on more than I should have. I’m sure I’m not the only one on this table so this episode is for us.
Are you over designing? If you are, its may be because you think its all you can do to sustain your business and keep your customers returning. This is not sustainable. There is a place for innovation but innovation is beyond over designing. In building my business these strategies have helped me offer value beyond product development. This is a must listen especially for the creative entrepreneurs.
You have no chance at being consistent at fitness or business if you don’t prepare for the inevitable threats. Boredom, comparison and discouragement are coming so be ready. I share my tips but like everybody I’m still working it.
“ I admire your consistency “ I blush anytime I’m told this but it really is a super power we all need to have. Thankfully we can all be consistent at doing the things that will lead up to big wins if we are deliberate about it. In today’s podcast I share some tips for getting consistent, it works for fitness , business and life. Please listen and share.
Shalom is the founder of Naturally Tribal Skin Care brand. The brand with roots in Nigeria recently started stocking in British Luxury department store Harrods. Sharon shares her journey to this big break and many insights for us on life and business.
I fired myself and it changed my whole life. It made me more efficient and I was able to explore other interests. I recommend it highly to every business owner. Listened to learn why and how.
Today I talk about hiring and firing yourself and why you and your business could be better or worse for it. Please listen and share.
We have a new name!!!!!! My Podcast has been rebranded . Inspired by the huge success of my new book we have renamed the Podcast Fat transfer talks with Tomi Rotimi and here is why.
It’s been a challenging but exciting season and I wouldn’t habit any other way. Have w gotten my book? www.tomirotimi.com or amazon to get it
I’m trying to let go the mundane things to make room for more strategic functions. This is how.
In today’s episode of Fat transfer Tuesday, I talk about my biggest learnings from this experience. Please listen and remember to pre order the book on www.tomirotimi.com
As we attempt to create new streams of income and explore other gifts and talents, we will find ourselves making excuses and if we let them Excuses will prevent us from achieving our goals. Here are 5 of my excuses and how I deal with them.
Today I’m talking about all the help I received writing the book and I have some advice for the first time authors in our midst.
This season has forced us all in a lock down. Self imposed or government imposed, we are all struggling to get back to some form of normalcy. This is what to do while you wait.
So my book Fat transfer from waistline to bottom line is coming along nicely. We got a celebrity endorse the book in our forward and we are done editing!!!! So much in a week please listen.
I hope you are not complaining and waiting for something to happen. This might be what you need to get out of the funk. Please listen and share.
Hi. So I have written a book. Every Tuesday I will be telling you a bit about it so today will be the first of many” fat transfer Tuesdays”. Please listen
There are many reasons why you may be shedding customers and some of them may not be your fault. Please listen and self correct were possible.
If 2020 has taught me anything it’s not to undervalue the little things. I’m usually very hard on myself at the end of the year but I’m trying to do things differently this year.
My book is ready for pre order. “Fat transfer from waistline to bottom line.Life lessons for fitness and business “ I talk about my book and read the amazon blurb to you . Pre order on www.tomirotimi.com
If you are constantly dealing with disgruntled customers, these may be the reasons why.
You will face dissatisfied customers in your business no matter how great you are. Here are a few things NOT to do.
The protests against the SARS SQAD have been peaceful but impactful. Here are lessons learnt.
Burn out , evolution and seasons .You are looking at it all wrong. Please listen and share .
After a hearty conversation with a mentee at the verge of closing shop I decided to share some of my advice to her with you. Don’t give up just yet.
The final episode in the SUPER POWER series is on customer service. This one is my favorite.
What makes a successful brand ? Super powers that’s what. This is the first of a series on superpowers and virtues you most process for sustained success.
The customer’s experience with your brand is the difference between having a prospect, a browser, a one off customer and a life long customer. The customer’s experience and how to enhance it is what I’m talking about today
Inspite of all the gloom there are businesses still thriving at this time. Here are a few reasons why they are doing better than most.
Want to sell more? Then differentiate yourself from the crowd. In this episode I share my suggestions on how to stand out.
Secret No.11 from my Ebook “ 18Secrets from 18 years in business “. My human resource secret
Most people hold back from starting a business not because of their qualifications but because of their fears. In this episode I’m going to demystify some issues around our fears of starting a business
For those of us that are multi talented and are great at doing several things, this episode will help you narrow down which gift or interest should be monetized
With the new disruptions in our economy caused by Covid 19, many are going to consider entrepreneurship or starting new businesses to create new streams of income. What kind of business should you venture into? That is the question and these are my suggestions
Businesses have experiencing tough times but people are still buying. This is my experience
With all that is going on in our world, I suggest a time out. It’s time to decompress.....rest.
How do I price during these times? Should I mark down, do a crazy SALE? Mark up to reflect my costs or just watch and see? Here are my thoughts
The world seems to be spinning off its axis and the craziness is overwhelming. Take it easy.
Please don’t get so overwhelmed that you get paralyzed with fear. Try as many new ideas as your mind can suggest. Trust me on this
I call it the desperation syndrome and it’s that feeling of panic and inadequacy that forces us to do things before we are ready. It hit me and if it hasn’t already it will hit you soon, here is how to manage it.
Bayo is back!!! Today he takes us through 5 threats to our businesses due to the covid19 pandemic but he also delivers 5 practical steps to mitigate these threats. Please listen and share
Too many business owners are intimidated by tech and now we have all been forced into a virtual economy. Yetty Williams takes us through tools that are simply to use and effective for life and business
Practical tips for finding the right collaborations. These are based on my collaboration with Abimbola Osunkunle of Cornucopia .A collaboration that has worked seamlessly for almost 5 years
Our guest on the show is Bayo Rotimi, a 26 year investment banking veteran and my husband. He shares his wealth of experience with us on how to start generating passive income through making investments in financial assets
2020 has taught of the need to prepare our businesses for crisis. One way to do so is by having secondary income streams. The thought of what else to do could be overwhelming but I’ve broken it down in these easy steps.
The lockdown and social distancing has created an economic nightmare and a lot of small and big businesses are downsizing and unable to keep their team on payroll. What do you do? These are my suggestions
There is so much going on in world with the pandemic and there is so much to learn if we can step back and be present.
My last episode was dedicated to all the panic around the Corona virus . This week is all about what YOU CAN DO at this time. I’m also offering a special offer on my course . Please go to my website www.tomirotimi.com
I survived 2016 so I can survive this season too. I’m sharing big lessons from on of the most difficult seasons in my business life and how it shaped my thinking and habits. This season is no different. Listen to hear my survival tips
Registration for my online course “How to start a ready to wear label in Nigeria” closes today
Ready to wear is awesome but if you do it wrong it ain’t fun. Here are some pitfalls you must avoid
Running a business is hard so you better watch out for these five points that could be causing you to loose money. Please listen and share.
As creatives we deal with different types of fears . Today I share some fears I have had to overcome as well as fears that hear my students share with me. Whatever your fears, let’s deal with them one by one.
Star products!!!! Star staff!!! These are just a few things you need to be weary off. Warning this episode will change your business
In the last 2 months at least 75% of my customers at Xclamations have been return customers and they have helped us meet our sales targets in what us typically a slow month in the industry. Retaining customers is important to your brands wellbeing. Please listen to how I do it and apply same to your business
Shedding customers is inevitable but retaining customers is the secret to a successful brand. This is how you do it.
I have lost many customers in my 18years in business but I have also gained so many more. Evolving as a brand will do that to you . Please listen and share.
It’s hard to keep going on and on without inspiration. Inspiration feeds our creativity. These tips help me keep going what I love in and out of season
Do more of what makes you happy in 2020. Happiness is contagious and is good for business.
It’s been a tough year. Stay committed stay encouraged. I’ve had so many highs and lows this decade but I’m not jaded by the new year and neither should you.
I learnt so much from the Yuletide season . I learnt the importance of planning. Listen to this episode and please give feedback by email to tomi@tomirotimi.com. Merry Christmas my people .
So you had an okay 2019, or maybe the year took you through the ringer. For some it was a great year. Either way we can all do better. These are a few things I want us to do better in 2020
What kind of entrepreneur are you? My experience with two other business owners inspired this episode. You must listen
Resist the temptation to be comfortable and insensitive to what your business is saying .
As businesses grow and experience success they also experience temptations. These temptations must be carefully managed and considered because not all opportunities should be taken.
These is the first part of the 2 part episode. Some of us creatives types can be very stubborn. Here are 10 things you are doing wrong that you must have heard me share before. Please listen .
This is the biggest selling season I. Fashion. Please listen to my number one tip for success this season
I had a bad cough in this episode but this topic is too important to delayed. It’s important to diversify your customer base and not focus on just one customer network. Thank you for all the kind words ....I feel much better.
This episode is all about introducing new points of views to your customers. They may resist them but if you are strategic it could be great for your business.
Identifying your ideal client is the must important exercise you will do for your business and these are some of the reasons why.
Decisions decisions decisions. Sometimes we find it difficult picking what product category to focus on . I have some suggestions that can help you.
The ember months are upon us and soon we will be in our industry’s biggest season. How are you preparing?
Your competition may be doing something right you know? We can learn from them and not just be intimidated or threatened.
My mentee came panicking after loosing a sale to a competitor. This was my advice to her
After a bad experience with a service provider I was inspired to record this episode. To Stand out as a brand you can do a few things and I have suggested them in this podcast
How do you deal with competition? Your Competition doesn’t have to be enemy. Please listen and share
Most frequently asked questions about my online course “How to start a ready to wear label in Nigeria “ visit www.tomirotimi.com to register
3 things ready to wear has done for me and can do for you too. Register for my online course on www.tomirotimi.com
Going through a creative block? These points could help. Visit www.tomirotimi.com to sign up for the online course “How to start a ready to wear label in Nigeria “
Snippet from my online course “How to start a ready to wear label in Nigeria “ go to www.tomorotimi.com to register enroll.
If all you are selling are products then you are missing out. Add these intangibles and you will double your value.
Being a fashion designer is not the only way to Chanel your interest in fashion. Here are 8 other suggestions. Registration for my online course “How to start a ready to wear label in Nigeria” is now open. Visit www.tomirotimi.com now to register
You have a winning design. Don’t end it’s life cycle prematurely. Stretch it and create more wealth with it.
Old and new designs have their place in the life of your brand. This first part focuses on the need to keep innovating.
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I share some of my personal stories for the first time to encourage you on your journey to success. This is a must listen.
Targeting your ideal customer is everything to a fashion brand and will always be important through out your business life.In this episode, I teach some of my insights.
Are you yearning to step up?You feel a pull towards your next level. Don’t resist it , you have to listen to this
We all will all experience highs and lows in business but what do we do with them? First of all , anticipate because the lows will happen.
Focus will keep you positioned for success. This virtue will help you avoid distractions and stay committed to solving to problems to are passionate and and equipped to solve be it in your business or life.
Increasing your revenues don’t have to cost you a big earth turning move. Sometimes it’s the little things here are 7 things that have worked for me at Xclamations
Limiting beliefs and negative perceptions have been paralyzing dreams since forever. This episode is to help us disempower our fears and the excuses they feed us. www.tomirotimi.com
It doesn’t matter how long you have been in the business, newbie or grand dame. These three points must not be ignored. www.tomirotimi.com
Purpose,passions,gifts and talents. These feed are souls and add color to our lives and businesses. This episode will help you find yours. www.tomirotimi.com
Every business experiences an off peak season when sales are low or slow. What do you do during this period? How do you survive and thrive during this season? Please listen and share. www.tomirotimi.com
This is the second part to the last episode “what’s wrong with my business “ . These last 4 points show off more problems you may be struggling with in your business. Please listen and share.
In this episode I touch of 6 things that may be wrong with your business at the moment and how you can fix it. www.tomirotimi.com
Identifying your ideal customer is the most important thing in branding. Knowing who she is will help you become a more successful brand.
Prospects are generally price sensitive. How do you respond to this question without being arrogant or loosing customers? Listen to my top ten responses.
How do you know when it’s time to make a move? Here are 6 signs you must not ignore. Don’t fight it. Be brave and make a move towards your next level.
I love the ready to wear model and you will too. Here are reasons why you should ditch Bespoke and transition to read to wear .
You are a business person and you need to learn to delegate or skill up!!!! You need help so find it.
Stop trying to look for a magic wand. A successful brand or even a campaign is a function of many things done right.
Making great decisions is at the heart of any successful business life. Here are some of my suggestions.
I learnt so much in 2018. Here are some tips for you to apply in 2019 to be more successful. These worked for me in 2018 and yes I had a phenomenal year.
Mistakes have gotten such a bad rap but they are a necessary path to success. Here are a few Mistakes you Will and MUST make in your ready to wear journey.
Still wondering if the ready to wear model is a good fit for your brand? This episode could help.
Count down series. Creative entrepreneurs are notorious for doing Everything in their business. It’s time to depersonalize. Our early bird rate ends 15/12/18 visit www.tomirotimi.com to start the course how to start a ready to wear label in Nigeria now.
myths,fears and misconceptions of the ready to wear fashion retail model by Tomi Rotimi
Free checklist. 25 questions you must answer before starting your ready to wear business.