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What exactly is holding back your business?
Hi, I’m John-Paul.
I know how frustrating it feels to have a dream for your business and not have the knowledge, skills or resources to make it happen.
Since 2013, I have worked with over 400 entrepreneurs in 16+ countries to overcome different types of business frustrations.
Whether you’re hunting for good business opportunities, trying to start a business, looking to raise capital or funding, eager to make more sales and grow your business, or desperate to structure your business and build a solid team of loyal and capable people, you’ve come to the right place.
Let me show you how I can help.
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JOHN-PAUL HAS FEATURED IN:
What clients and students are saying
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Through my books, courses, consulting and coaching programs, I have helped hundreds of entrepreneurs solve tough business problems. Here's what some of them have to say.
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He helped me make the big move into business
"John-Paul Iwuoha came at a critical and stressful point in my life when I was transitioning from employment to business. He converted my mindset and elevated my thinking. I wouldn't be doing what I am doing now and I wouldn't have gone this far if it wasn't for him."
Audrey Nkirote, CEO, Work & Live
We won the national finals in a business competition
"I'm delighted that Kuueza has emerged the winner of the Seedstars World competition in Ghana. Special thanks to John-Paul for his advice and all the personal sessions we had prior to the competition. They were of great help to reach this milestone. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
Maxwell Adew, Co-founder, Kuueza
Awesome coaching program!
"l learned a whole lot about fundraising and business planning. John-Paul's coaching program is awesome and very professional. I will very likely recommend it to others."
Victor Ibekwe, CEO, Finex Microfinance Bank
He's an experienced business strategist
"John-Paul worked with me to develop a compelling business case for my fintech startup. He is an experienced business strategist, easy to work with, and very reliable. I strongly recommend his business program."
Ifeoma Uddoh, Founder, Shecluded
Excellent and valuable
"My experience working with John-Paul inside the program has been excellent and valuable to me and my business. I strongly recommend his program to every serious entrepreneur out there."
Fatimoh Muhammad, Founder, Wamufat Farms
It was life-changing
"When I joined his program, all I had was a passion for farming, with very little professional business experience. Now, I can talk to real business people and investors and sell my idea. John-Paul is not only an exceptional business advisor, but indeed a mentor. His understanding of market opportunities is unique."
Musa Darboe, CEO, Maruo Farms
Massive wealth of extraordinary information
"On behalf of all African entrepreneurs, I specifically want to thank you for the time and efforts you have put towards writing this unique book (Jackpot). You shared a massive wealth of extraordinary information in the book. I am hoping that millions of young readers will be able to purchase, read and most importantly act!"
Ignatius Duhu, PhD (Conventry)
Something clearly changed!
"Before your book and courses, no financial institution accepted to fund my business despite all my endeavours. With advice I gathered from your online courses and the book you published (Jackpot), I opened a poultry farm, signed a funding partnership with ACEP, and a potential investment from a World Bank-sponsored project."
Stephen Atanga Wazeh, Entrepreneur
The results speak loudly
"Thank you John-Paul Iwuoha for mentoring us. We are a true success story of your amazing works. We have closed $250,000 in investments since completing your Roadmap and became a top finalist for the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation."
Anne Rweyora, Founder, Smart Havens Africa
I had the winning pitch!
"After I implemented the insights from your program, the 'miracle' happened for me. I won the first prize in a business competition by Innovate Ventures which comes with a $10,000 seed investment."
Mohamed Qamsa, Founder, Safari Meals
I won the grant!
"It is with joy and happiness that I write to express my gratitude for all your business and financial training. I just won a grant from the International Breweries Foundation to kickstart my poultry business."
Faruk Mohammed, Entrepreneur
My Signature Consulting Programs
VIP Strategy Sessions
Trying to start a new business, enter a new market, launch a new product, or raise funding for your business? Without a well-thought-out strategy, you're likely going to make expensive mistakes, waste resources, and increase your chance of failure. If you desire direct, confidential, and one-on-one access in your working arrangement, John-Paul offers VIP Strategy Sessions for entrepreneurs and business owners who are working on their next big move.
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Group Coaching (The Insiders)
“The Insiders” is our private online community of entrepreneurs from 20+ countries who are at different stages of business. Our members get access to business insights, exclusive deals and funding opportunities, advanced business training, and the chance to network, share experiences and ideas, collaborate on business opportunities, and grow with other ambitious entrepreneurs. Some of our members have won awards, raised $$$, and featured in the media.
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Bespoke Solutions
If you, your business, or organization requires urgent and critical intervention, and you desire an expert touch with a "done-for-you" solution, John-Paul has worked with several local and international clients to deliver interesting results in the following areas: investment readiness (documentation and advisory for businesses trying to raise capital), market studies and insights, strategy roadmaps, and intensive business training programs.
Where do you need help?
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There are six major business challenges I can help you solve. Select the one that affects you below:
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Get the books!
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JACKPOT: Top Secrets & Strategies for Raising Business Funding
Need to raise funds for your business? This book is full of interesting insights, tips, and real-life examples that reveal the immense financial possibilities and little-known funding opportunities that are available to entrepreneurs in today's world.
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101 WAYS TO MAKE MONEY IN AFRICA: Business Opportunities & Success Stories
With 4+ star ratings on both Amazon and Goodreads, this is one of the most detailed compilations of business opportunities, on-the-ground facts, market intelligence, tips and advice for anyone who's looking to start a business or invest in Africa.
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About John-Paul
I used to be the professional in a suit who would sit on the other side of the table and tell business owners what to do. When you're a business consultant who works a safe job and earns a comfy salary, talk is easy and cheap.
After a consulting stint at PricewaterhouseCoopers and a business development career in the energy industry, I made the 'crazy' move into full-time entrepreneurship. It turned out to be the toughest but most rewarding thing I have done in my entire life.
Because I understand where and how the shoe pinches in both theory and practice, I specialize in cracking tough problems that torment entrepreneurs as they start, run, and grow their businesses.
Through my courses and programs, I have worked with over 400 entrepreneurs in a wide range of industries, from agriculture and tech, to fashion, real estate, energy, manufacturing, and more.
My work and opinions have been featured in several local and international media, including CNN, the Huffington Post, and Business Day. In 2018, I was recognized by LinkedIn as one of the top Global Voices on Startups & Entrepreneurship.
While recognition for good work is great, it's really the testimonies and gratitude of my clients that power my passion for the work I do.
Listen to the Podcast!
The Smallstarter Business Podcast
Tune in to John-Paul Iwuoha’s unique weekly podcasts for practical tips, advice, and insights that’ll improve your chances of starting, growing, or turning around your business.
If you’re an African entrepreneur, or you do business (or plan to do business) in Africa, you’ll love how John-Paul thinks and talks about strategy, market entry, sales and customer acquisition, growth, expansion, raising capital, developing strong business systems, leadership, and hiring capable and loyal people on your team.
You can listen, stream, or download the weekly podcasts on this website. The podcasts are also available on all podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcast.