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EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 1H 22M

How Flora Mutahi Scaled Melvins Tea Into a Household Name

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In this episode of Financially Incorrect Business Edition, Flora Mutahi, founder of Melvins Tea, takes us through her remarkable 28-year journey of building one of Kenya’s most iconic tea brands. From starting with a small ginger tea business with limited capital to scaling operations, delegating tasks, diversifying products, and navigating major setbacks like office robbery, Flora shares the lessons that have defined her entrepreneurial path. She explores the difference between growing and scaling a business, the importance of systems and delegation, and how following consumer habits and building loyal relationships can drive long-term success. Along the way, she reflects on resilience, financial discipline, mentorship, and strategies for sustaining growth in Africa’s unique business landscape. This episode is a masterclass for anyone looking to understand entrepreneurship, perseverance, and innovation in action.Help Shape the Future of Financially Incorrect – Take Less Than 5 Mins: https://shorturl.at/3iiJZWant to Be Featured on Financially Incorrect? Apply Here: https://forms.gle/5tkdjgx9vHgXyJSC6💹 Ready to start trading?🔍 Who is FXPesa: https://shorturl.at/rWFqC🎓 Learn how to trade: https://shorturl.at/xR2Ye📊 Try a demo account: https://shorturl.at/izDMc💸 Open a live account: https://shorturl.at/Od2ux

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