Bread & Butter

The Bread and Butter by Emmanuel Asuquo & Tayo Oguntonade is not your typical finance or business podcast, it explores real-life stories of how money plays a part in our day-to-day life - with no boundaries, no secrets and no censorship. In each episode we invite you to be a fly in the room when we discuss money taboos, key financial advice and some of the hottest money topics online, often with well-known guests from influencers, athletes to musicians. Together we discuss money in a super relatable way, talk about the impacts it's had on their journey and the role it plays today. Links to Socials: Emmanuel - https://www.instagram.com/theemaneffectuk Tayo - https://www.instagram.com/brickzwithtipz/

Bread & Butter is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 136 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Bread & Butter, a business show with 136 episodes published.

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  From Mopping McDonalds Floors to To Owning 3 Restaurants | B&B Ep 132 Ft Joey

  Sep 24, 20261h 13m

  What if the job you think is “beneath you” is actually preparing you for the biggest opportunity of your life? Joey arrived in the UK from Ghana with just £100, a scholarship, and big ambitions. He went from working in McDonald’s cleaning tables and toilets while studying for his Master’s degree, to building a career in banking and consulting—and eventually returning to McDonald’s as a franchisee. Today, he runs multiple McDonald’s restaurants, employs around 300 people, and has built a business generating millions in revenue. But the numbers are only part of the story. This conversation is about humility, sacrifice, faith, resilience, relationships, and refusing to let your current situation define your future. A powerful reminder that sometimes you have to go down before you can go up. Watch the full conversation and hear the journey behind the success. Tap in. Like. Comment. Subscribe. Bread & Butter by Emmanuel Asuquo & Tayo Oguntonade explores the real relationship between money and life — no boundaries, no secrets, no censorship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  £40K, No Investors, No Loan: How They Built a Jollof Rice Empire | B&B Ep 131 Ft Stephy & Michael

  Sep 14, 20261h 13m

  A brother-sister duo. £40,000. Zero food industry experience. And a LinkedIn message that changed everything. In this episode, they pull back the curtain on the real story: the £20,000 factory quote that nearly killed the idea before it started, the cold DM to a Sainsbury's buyer that got a "yes" before the product even existed, the near-breakdown when scaling from 140 to 400 stores almost broke the business, and the lawsuit that hit at the worst possible time. A real conversation about entrepreneurship, culture, money, faith, resilience and betting on yourself. 10:47 – How the idea for Mejifoods came together 25:02 – Why it took 3 years to bring the idea to life (and the £20K factory quote) 32:28 – The LinkedIn cold-message that got Sainsbury's to say "yes" before they had a product 44:51 – No investors, no crowdfunding — just £40K and faith 50:40 – Scaling from 140 to 400 stores nearly broke the business 58:03 – The breaking point: "I was going to check into a mental hospital" 1:04:58 – Their biggest W and biggest L in the journey 1:12:42 – Why supporting Black-owned businesses matters #Entrepreneurship #BlackOwnedBusiness #UKBusiness #FMCG #breadandbutter --------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe, share, and join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, early drops and live sessions with Tayo & Eman: https://www.patreon.com/BreadButterPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink Tap in. Like. Comment. Subscribe. Bread & Butter by Emmanuel Asuquo & Tayo Oguntonade explores the real relationship between money and life — no boundaries, no secrets, no censorship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  The UK Job Market Is Changing… CREATE Your Own Income | Bread & Butter Ep 130

  Sep 14, 202648 min

  The rules are changing. The job market is tough, the cost of living keeps rising, and waiting for the “perfect opportunity” could leave you behind. From building multiple income streams and taking calculated risks to finding high-paying niches, documenting your journey, and learning why asking for more can change your life, this conversation is a wake-up call for anyone feeling stuck. If the traditional path isn't getting you where you want to be, maybe it's time to colour outside the lines. 03:10 – Why your idea can still succeed even if others are doing it 08:55 – The reality of the UK job market 10:23 – Don't quit your job—build your income first 15:29 – The government isn't coming to save you 19:10 – Why having a safety net can change your mindset 28:42 – Sometimes success requires audacity 31:42 – The power of finding a high-paying niche 43:47 – Why documenting your journey could change everything --------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe, share, and join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, early drops and live sessions with Tayo & Eman: https://www.patreon.com/BreadButterPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink Tap in. Like. Comment. Subscribe. Bread & Butter by Emmanuel Asuquo & Tayo Oguntonade explores the real relationship between money and life — no boundaries, no secrets, no censorship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  She Built Businesses, Made €1.3M & Turned $10M In 48 Hours | Bread & Butter Ep 129 Ft Kenessa

  Sep 2, 20261 hour

  What happens when you stop waiting for the “perfect” business idea and simply start solving problems? From growing up between Ethiopia and the Netherlands, to leaving medical school, building businesses, securing a €1.3M exit, and turning one unconventional marketing campaign into nearly $10M in revenue, this is a story of relentless entrepreneurship, calculated risk, and seeing opportunities where others don't. The conversation goes deeper into investing in Africa, the diaspora returning home, building businesses across emerging markets, money, family, failure, and why the right people around you can completely change your trajectory. If you've ever wondered how entrepreneurs spot opportunities before everyone else or whether Africa is becoming the next major frontier for business and investment, this one is worth watching. 03:19 — From Entrepreneur to Investor 10:54 — The Opportunity She Discovered in Africa 18:09 — Starting Her First Business 23:30 — The €1.3M Business Exit 27:50 — Turning Problems Into Businesses 35:47 — The Business That Made $10M in 48 Hours 49:18 — Investing Across Africa 53:05 — What Makes a Good Investment? -------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe, share, and join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, early drops and live sessions with Tayo & Eman: https://www.patreon.com/BreadButterPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink Tap in. Like. Comment. Subscribe. Bread & Butter by Emmanuel Asuquo & Tayo Oguntonade explores the real relationship between money and life — no boundaries, no secrets, no censorship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  She Turned a Bali Trip Into a $30M Business | Bread & Butter Ep 128 Ft Chidi Ashley

  Sep 2, 20261h 2m

  What if a simple idea could become a $30M business? It started with a love for travel, a few side hustles, and a simple problem: finding people who wanted to experience the world in the same way. From there came community, group trips, Bali, rapid growth, major risks, costly mistakes, and eventually a business that expanded far beyond travel packages. The biggest lessons? You don't always need everything figured out before you start. Build the community. Solve a real problem. Move quickly. Learn from the mistakes. And know when it's time to take the next step. Because sometimes the opportunity you're looking for is hidden inside a problem you've already experienced. And the difference between an idea and a real business? Someone actually decides to start. 01:59 — From travel companies to building luxury hotels 13:23 — The Instagram post that changed everything 14:51 — From group trips to a $30M+ business 16:01 — Why you should build an audience BEFORE your business 22:06 — Why speed beats perfection 26:07 — How to recognise the signals telling you it's time to move 31:06 — Why reputation is everything 36:17 — How travel businesses actually make money -------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe, share, and join the Patreon for ad-free episodes, early drops and live sessions with Tayo & Eman: https://www.patreon.com/BreadButterPod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=copyLink Tap in. Like. Comment. Subscribe. Bread & Butter by Emmanuel Asuquo & Tayo Oguntonade explores the real relationship between money and life — no boundaries, no secrets, no censorship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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