When Everyone Doubts: Create Through The Quiet Phase | Ayomide Femi & Amir Agbaje | Ep 720 | Throwback

"You have to be the first believer in yourself before others can attach their own faith into what you're doing." - Ayomide FemiJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong), Ayomide Femi and Amir Agbaje in this authentic throwback conversation about overcoming the fear of putting yourself out there as an unconventional entrepreneur. Learn powerful strategies for building confidence through action and turning your unique perspective into impact.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference in the world.--Check out the video episode on YouTube!--Timestamps:00:00 Introduction by Niiamah Ashong00:42 Ayomide introduces himself01:52 Podcast branding discussion02:18 Amir introduces himself02:49 Anti-graft agency work03:03 Podcast "Advice Thought" origins03:29 Amir chooses biscuits03:47 Niiamah shares his background04:24 Personal branding discussion04:47 Question about getting started04:58 Amir's podcast inspiration05:37 Communicating inner thoughts05:52 Niiamah acknowledges outliers' hesitation06:12 Ayomide discusses starting out06:39 COVID as perfect timing07:27 Ayomide's business inspiration08:12 Question about beliefs09:21 Podcasting isn't easy10:03 First recordings challenges10:54 Learning and growth process11:30 Unknown unknowns discussion12:31 Amir's public service restrictions13:13 Podcasting class enrollment13:56 Niiamah's belief transformation14:24 Invitation as leadership16:51 Success experiences discussion17:04 Nobody initially listening17:34 Being the first believer18:16 Feedback from listeners19:20 Business bootstrapping challenges20:03 People offering alternatives21:17 Staying unmovable brings help22:42 Amir's listener statistics23:00 Feedback motivates continuation23:37 Maintaining quality standards23:52 Amir's work environment24:22 Recognition of effort25:16 Learning while taking action26:11 Self-sustaining as leader27:07 First they ignore you28:12 The work to convince others29:03 Sharing wins builds belief29:57 Using statistics as proof30:34 Building trust through sharing31:36 Living through challenges32:16 Joining Outliers Edge Guild33:31 Continuing the conversation34:21 Podcasting leading to skills45:40 Final thanks and goodbyeEnter Amir Agbaje's World:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter / X | TikTok | LinkedInEnter Ayomide Femi's World:Facebook | Instagram | X | LinkedInContinue in Outlier's Edge World:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | WebsiteThis episode was initially published on: 10/16/2024