HE LEFT SOUTH AFRICA FOR SIERRA LEONE AND BUILT A R3 MILLION FOOD BUSINESS IN 9 MONTHS

Welcome to another episode of In Conversation With Rudy Samuel.In this episode, we sit down with Nahum Bangura, a 30 year old entrepreneur, South African born and raised, who made the bold decision to move to Sierra Leone and build a business from the ground up.In just 9 months of operating, Nahum generated over R3 million in sales through his food brand, Namza Smash Burgers and Wings, and is now expanding to a second store.In this conversation, we unpack:• Why he chose Sierra Leone as a business destination• How he built a food business from scratch• The reality of operating in a new market• The challenges behind the growth• What it takes to scale from one store to two• The lessons every entrepreneur can learnThis is a powerful conversation for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, African markets, and building real businesses that generate results.If you enjoy conversations that educate, inspire and challenge your thinking, make sure to subscribe and join the journey.Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:21 - Why He Chose Sierra Leone and the Early Struggles of Starting From Scratch05:55 - Why Saving Money is Critical When Starting a Business07:16 - Leaving the Comfort of Johannesburg to Build in Sierra Leone09:49 - Why He Chose Wings and Smash Burgers as a Business Model16:00 - Inside the Operations How He Trains Staff and Maintains Standards19:20 - The Reality of Running a Food Business Stress Pressure and Challenges24:25 - From One Store to Two Making Over R3 Million in 9 Months29:30 - Growing Up Around Excellence and How It Shaped His Mindset33:34 - Failure Family and the Beliefs That Keep Him Going35:40 - Advice for Doing Business in Africa38:42 - When Starting a Business What Matters More Than Money40:25 - Outro#ICWRS #TheFutureIsAfrican #SierraLeone #Africa #ICWRS #AfricanEntrepreneur #BusinessInAfrica #Entrepreneurship #StartUpAfrica #YoungEntrepreneur #FoodBusiness #SuccessStories #AfricanBusiness