06/05/2025
Listen up, men! How to Do Business with Rich People When You’re Still Broke
You’re young. You’re broke. You’ve got nothing but ambition, grit, and maybe a cheap Android phone with a cracked screen. And yet, you want to sit at the same table with millionaires and pitch your idea like you belong there. Guess what? You can. But only if you play the damn game right.
First - poor is a condition, but broke is a mindset. The rich man doesn’t care if your slippers are from Wuse Market or if your shirt still smells like your neighbor's perfume. What he wants to know is this: Can this boy solve a problem for me and make me more money?
Here’s how you approach it 👇👇👇
1. Stop begging. Start bringing value. Don’t approach a rich man with your poverty story. He’s not a therapist or an NGO. Approach with solutions, not sob stories. Pitch something that makes him richer, not something that rescues you from the trenches.
2. Package your brain, if you can’t package your clothes. You might not afford designer shoes yet, but your idea must be tailored like a 3-piece suit from Savile Row. Speak in results, not excitement. If you sound like you’re hoping it’ll work, he’ll treat you like a gambler. Come with numbers, come with strategy.
3. Know your stuff. If you’re pitching aquaculture, you better know the pH of water, the weight of adult catfish, and how many tons you can sell per cycle. Rich men invest in competence, not vibes.
4. Be bold, not arrogant. Enter the room like a lion who knows his jungle. Shake hands with firm grip, look him in the eye, and speak like a man with a future - not a beggar looking for pocket change.
5. Don’t worship him. Respect his success, yes. But don’t lick boots. The moment he sees you’re desperate, he’ll either exploit you or ignore you. You’re there for business, not fatherhood.
Finally, avoid dragging delusional women into the journey.