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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2026 · 19 MIN

When Plan B Becomes Your Greatest Opportunity with Jack Oujo

from The 1% Shift with Niyi · host Oluwaniyi

In this episode of The 1% Shift with Niyi, Niyi sits down with Jack Oujo, founder of Oujo Wealth Strategies and author of Too Smart to Be an Umpire.After spending eight years pursuing his dream of becoming a Major League Baseball umpire, Jack’s career came to an unexpected end. At 30 years old, with a pregnant wife, no money, and no clear path forward, he had to rebuild from scratch. That setback became the foundation for building one of America’s largest tax-focused wealth management firms.Together, they explore why failure isn’t the end, why process beats goals, and how preparing for life’s unexpected turns can position you for greater success.Learn more about Jack and his book:http://www.toosmarttobeanumpire.comIn this episode, we discuss:* Turning disappointment into opportunity* Why everyone needs a Plan B* The power of trusting the process* Lessons from professional sports that apply to life and business* Building resilience through life’s unexpected setbacks

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