Why solving problems is at the centre of making money ft Amos Kibaru

What do you do when the business that made you money stops working? Amos Kibaru has built businesses across computers, importing, flooring, distribution and manufacturing. Along the way, he lost money, had stock stolen, survived failed ventures and repeatedly had to reinvent his business before the market forced him to. In this episode of Unprepared to Entrepreneur, Amos shares the real story behind his entrepreneurial journey including how he started with KSh 60,000, built a computer business, discovered opportunities in Dubai and the US, built the Mkeka Mbao brand, survived employee theft and eventually moved into manufacturing and construction. This is a conversation about knowing when to pivot, protecting your business, spotting disruption early and building businesses that solve real problems. What you'll learn: How Amos started his first business with KSh 60,000 Why entrepreneurs need to recognise disruption before it destroys their business Why he believes traders need to reinvent themselves every 10 years How he moved from computers into flooring What employee theft can do to a growing business Why inventory is one of the most important assets to protect Why business owners shouldn't become dependent on one employee How he built and protected the Mkeka Mbao brand Why solving problems is at the centre of making money How he moved from trading and importing into manufacturing Why entrepreneurs need to keep learning from what is happening around the world ###About Anne Muhia Anne Muhia creates practical entrepreneurship content for people building businesses, careers and personal brands. On Unprepared to Entrepreneur, Anne has honest conversations with entrepreneurs about the real work behind building a business — the wins, failures, money lessons, pivots, mistakes and decisions that don't always make it into the success story. Expect conversations about entrepreneurship, small business, personal branding, marketing, sales, startup lessons, founder stories, making money, business systems and content marketing. Watch, learn and join the conversation If this episode gives you a business lesson you can apply, like the video, subscribe to the channel and share it with another entrepreneur. Most importantly, leave a comment: What business decision have you had to make because the market changed? Resources Register to get Capital Connect Support ; https://app.capitalconnect.africa/aut... 🌐 Website: arenaacademy.online 🌐https://www.capitalconnect.africa?utm... 🚀 Business of You Masterclass: https://arenaacademy.online/business-... 📱 Follow Anne Muhia: https://linktr.ee/ms_annemuhia 📷To book Jikoni Studios - Email - jikoni@saracen-media.com