Konnected Minds Podcast

• Why 90% fail without the 'Spirit' Laws of Money & How to Escape - Dr. Baffour Jan

  From spiritual frequencies to business magnetism: Why your inner peace determines your outer success - and the shocking truth about why most entrepreneurs are failing. In this profound episode of Konnected Minds, Dr. Baffour Jan returns to shatter every conventional notion about success, revealing why 99% of entrepreneurs are trapped in what he calls the 'Iron Age' - hustling endlessly with zero magnetism, chasing objects that promise peace but deliver misery. Two months after their first conversation left viewers questioning everything, this continuation exposes the four stages of human consciousness and why your business struggles have nothing to do with the economy. The conversation begins with a startling revelation: success isn't about getting things to shine - it's about shining first to attract things. Dr. Jan breaks down why most people have their formula backwards, believing that money, cars, and houses will bring peace, when actually peace brings the magnetism that attracts everything else. He exposes the brutal truth that without inner peace, you become 'a miserable person with all the things around you,' hiding anxiety behind possessions while others assume you're peaceful. Drawing from his journey through four lodges as a student, spending food money on encyclopedias, and creating his own syllabus alongside formal education, Dr. Jan reveals how he discovered that adults are 'children' to mental and psychic laws, suffering because they only understand physical laws. His search led him to a revolutionary understanding: the spirit energizes the mind, which energizes the body - and we've been trying to succeed from the wrong end of the equation. Critical revelations include: • The four human categories: Iron Age (no peace, no magnetism), Copper Age (some magnetism, but selfish), Silver Age (service to humanity), and Golden Age (service to all creation) • Why investors and customers are magnetically drawn to peaceful entrepreneurs • The prison metaphor: How 96% of reality is mental, only 4% is physical - yet we're trapped in the 4% • Why spiritual rings, red strings, and protection charms mean you're 'spiritually sick' • The Daniel and the lions secret: How peaceful frequency literally calms predators • Why breathing techniques and morning/evening practices activate your dormant right brain • The shocking truth about churches, temples, and mosques - you carry the real temple within • How babies in the womb don't breathe, revealing our true spiritual state Dr. Jan demolishes the spiritual materialism plaguing African entrepreneurs - those running to prophets, mahalams, and juju men for business success. He reveals why without your own magnetism, 'whatever anybody will give you, you haven't gotten it.' The universe operates on laws: your magnetism must hold things to you, and that magnetism only comes from inner peace. The episode reaches its peak with practical techniques for achieving this peace - not through candles, incense, or elaborate rituals, but through understanding brain hemispheres. The left brain keeps you in external affairs (only 4% of reality), while the right brain connects to intuition and spirit (96% of reality). Most entrepreneurs are trying to succeed using only their left brain - like walking with one leg. Dr. Jan shares his morning and evening practices for activating the dormant right brain, explaining how the shift from beta to theta brainwaves is nature's gift for accessing peace. He reveals why successful people don't convince or hustle - they shine, and their magnetism does the work. The conversation culminates with the ultimate truth: you're not seeking God somewhere outside - the kingdom is within, and closing your eyes in prayer is actually turning inward to where the power already exists. This isn't another success seminar - it's a masterclass in understanding why businesses fail when founders chase objects instead of peace, why giving away equity to investors won't save you if you lack magnetism, and how the same ocean waves that drown non-swimmers become playground for those who understand the laws. Host: Derrick Abaitey Guest: Dr. Baffour Jan - Jan Cosmic Foundation IG: https://www.instagram.com/derrick.abaitey YT: https://www.youtube.com/@DerrickAbaitey Join Konnected Academy: https://www.konnectedacademy.com/ Listen to the podcast on: Apple Podcast - http://tinyurl.com/4ttwbdxe Spotify - http://tinyurl.com/3he8hjfp Join this channel: /@konnectedminds FOLLOW ► https://linktr.ee/konnectedminds #Podcast #businesspodcast #AfricanPodcast #spirituality #entrepreneurship #success

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• Segment: Why I Gave Away 50% - Money Changes People: The Costly Lesson Every Founder Must Learn.

  From writing IOUs to raising investment: The brutal truth about building a business with no money - and why giving away 50% equity almost cost everything. In this raw and revealing episode of Konnected Minds, Francis shares the untold story of building Doman from nothing - including writing IOUs to co-founders he couldn't pay, getting kicked out by a landlady for "causing too much rubbish," and how a single themed donut order for Uber led to their first investment round. The conversation exposes the brutal reality of raising funds in Africa: investors aren't looking to help you, they're looking to multiply their money. Francis reveals how most businesses fail at fundraising because they have everything in their heads but nothing documented - no sales ledgers, no expense tracking, no proof that money invested will grow. He shares the painful lesson of giving away over 50% equity to his first investor, losing ownership while fighting to remain CEO. "People change when money comes," he reflects, comparing it to getting married and having your spouse forget you exist once they make money. The episode takes a masterclass turn as Francis breaks down exactly what documents you need to attract investment: inventory records, production processes, customer acquisition data, and the financial story that becomes "music to investors' ears." Critical insights revealed: • Why the fastest response time (minutes, not days) won them the Uber deal • The IOU system that kept co-founders loyal when there was no money • How to think like an investor, not a founder seeking help • Why "economy is bad" just means money changed hands, not disappeared • The documentation framework that attracts investment vs chasing it • The costly mistake of not asking enough questions before taking investment From selling phones at UTC Accra in secondary school to building multiple businesses, Francis demonstrates that raising funds isn't about having a sob story - it's about having data that shows a clear path to multiplication. He challenges the notion that there's no money in Ghana, revealing instead that there's "loose money" everywhere, looking for documented opportunities to grow. This isn't another generic fundraising tutorial - it's the unfiltered truth about what it takes to attract investment in African markets, including the mistakes that cost founders their companies and the systems that separate fundable businesses from those that remain ideas in someone's head. Host: Derrick Abaitey IG: https://www.instagram.com/derrick.abaitey YT: https://www.youtube.com/@DerrickAbaitey Join Konnected Academy: https://www.konnectedacademy.com/ Listen to the podcast on: Apple Podcast - http://tinyurl.com/4ttwbdxe Spotify - http://tinyurl.com/3he8hjfp Join this channel: /@konnectedminds FOLLOW ► https://linktr.ee/konnectedminds #Podcast #businesspodcast #AfricanPodcast

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• Segment: The Economy Isn't Bad, You Just Don't Have:- Money Doesn't Disappear, It Changes Hands.

  From zero to investor funding: How a themed donut order for Uber changed everything - and the painful truth about giving away too much equity. In this raw and revealing episode of Konnected Minds, Francis shares the untold story of building Doman from nothing - including writing IOUs to co-founders he couldn't pay, getting kicked out by a landlady for "causing too much rubbish," and how a single themed donut order for Uber led to their first investment round. The conversation exposes the brutal reality of raising funds in Africa: investors aren't looking to help you, they're looking to multiply their money. Francis reveals how most businesses fail at fundraising because they have everything in their heads but nothing documented - no sales ledgers, no expense tracking, no proof that money invested will grow. He shares the painful lesson of giving away over 50% equity to his first investor, losing ownership while fighting to remain CEO. "People change when money comes," he reflects, comparing it to getting married and having your spouse forget you exist once they make money. The episode takes a masterclass turn as Francis breaks down exactly what documents you need to attract investment: inventory records, production processes, customer acquisition data, and the financial story that becomes "music to investors' ears." Critical insights revealed: • Why the fastest response time (minutes, not days) won them the Uber deal • The IOU system that kept co-founders loyal when there was no money • How to think like an investor, not a founder seeking help • Why "economy is bad" just means money changed hands, not disappeared • The documentation framework that attracts investment vs chasing it • The costly mistake of not asking enough questions before taking investment From selling phones at UTC Accra in secondary school to building multiple businesses, Francis demonstrates that raising funds isn't about having a sob story - it's about having data that shows a clear path to multiplication. He challenges the notion that there's no money in Ghana, revealing instead that there's "loose money" everywhere, looking for documented opportunities to grow. This isn't another generic fundraising tutorial - it's the unfiltered truth about what it takes to attract investment in African markets, including the mistakes that cost founders their companies and the systems that separate fundable businesses from those that remain ideas in someone's head.

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• Segment:- Price It Right or Lose: Why 90% of African Businesses Fail at Pricing Strategy.

  The pricing strategy that's killing African businesses - and the 100% markup rule that could save yours. In this game-changing episode of Konnected Minds, we expose the brutal truth about why businesses fail: they're afraid to charge what they're worth. Our hosts reveal how fear-based pricing is creating a death spiral where entrepreneurs work harder for less money, while those who understand value-based pricing are quietly building empires. The conversation starts with a sobering reality check - most business owners are so terrified of losing customers that they price themselves into poverty. But here's the paradox: you don't have enough customers anyway, so why not price right and use those margins to attract the clients you actually want? We break down the critical difference between low prices and competitive prices, using real-world examples from Glaminate, a premium hair business that commands higher prices by creating an ecosystem of value - from exclusive "glam cards" to personalized tutorials and community belonging. Essential frameworks revealed: • The Excel sheet system for calculating true cost with multiple vendors • Why you must value your time like an hourly employee - then add profit on top • The end-to-beginning pricing strategy vs. the failing beginning-to-end approach • How to avoid becoming a commodity by ignoring competitor pricing • The 100% markup rule that ensures profitability from day one • Why "impact without profit is frustration" - and how to optimize for both We challenge the commodity trap where businesses look at competitors' prices and automatically go lower, creating a race to the bottom nobody wins. Instead, we demonstrate how working backwards from your desired profit - say 100,000 cedis per month - forces you to price strategically rather than hopefully. The episode reaches its crescendo with practical advice for the 50,000+ young Ghanaians finishing national service. Forget the job search - leverage your greatest asset: time. We reveal how volunteering, personal branding, and online content creation (even sharing simple recipes) can generate income while others queue for interviews. The hosts emphasize that entrepreneurship isn't just about brick-and-mortar shops anymore - it's a different board game with different rules. This isn't another lecture about believing in yourself - it's a tactical breakdown of how to price for profit, not survival, in markets where most businesses are one bad month away from closure.

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• Segment:- Mindset Before Money: Why Your Mental Blueprint Determines Your Business Success

  The survival business vs. dream business strategy that's changing how African entrepreneurs think about starting up. In this candid episode of Konnected Minds, we demolish the romanticized notion that you should start with your passion project. Our hosts reveal why most young entrepreneurs fail: they're so obsessed with their dream business that they never generate the cash flow to actually build it. Instead, we introduce the revolutionary two-phase approach - start with a survival business for immediate cash, then fund your dream with proven revenue. The conversation exposes the harsh reality of scaling versus starting. While everyone thinks starting is the mountain to climb, we reveal why scaling is where businesses actually die. You'll discover why replicating yourself is nearly impossible, why micro-managers struggle to grow beyond themselves, and how maternity leave plus a family crisis can expose the fragility of any business that depends on its founder. Critical frameworks revealed: • The affiliate marketing model that requires zero inventory but unlimited earning potential • Why mindset is a "set" - multiple mentalities inherited from broke teachers and struggling parents • The millionaire's mindset test: If you lost everything today, could you rebuild? • Why money is an outcome, not a cause - and the law of cause and effect in business • The custom approach vs. one-size-fits-all strategy for market domination • How to identify survival businesses that generate immediate cash vs. dream businesses that drain resources We challenge the startup culture obsession with raising capital, revealing how anyone can start generating revenue through affiliate marketing, social media mastery, and strategic partnerships. Drawing from real experiences of scrambling to keep shops open during staff crises and going months without paying themselves while ensuring employees get paid, our hosts share the unfiltered truth about entrepreneurial sacrifice. The episode reaches its peak with a provocative insight: a millionaire who loses everything will rebuild because mindset maintains wealth, not money. We break down T. Harv Eker's millionaire mind principles and explain why your teacher's broke mindset might be your biggest barrier to success - not lack of capital. This isn't another motivational sermon about following your passion - it's a tactical breakdown of how to generate cash now through survival businesses while strategically building toward your dream venture, in markets where 90% fail because they started with dreams instead of revenue.

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