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Game of Grow

35 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 116 ratings

The most dangerous business podcast in the world: Game of Grow (@gameofgrow) is not your typical entrepreneurship podcast. Rather than just show you the results, host Muoyo Okome takes you behind the scenes of his journey as a young black entrepreneur for a real and raw discussion of the entire process and what it takes to succeed -- wins, losses, lessons, and actionable strategies you can put to use right away. If you want to build or grow a powerful, profitable, ethical business that makes money and also makes impact… if you seek to level up in life, our burning desire is to give you real tools to help accomplish all of your most ambitious goals as we battle to do the same. https://gameofgrow.com

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Just Take the First 4-5 Steps w/Ismail Maiyegun of Hingeto & BigWolf Companies - Episode 27

October 16, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MB

On today’s episode, we chat with full stack entrepreneur Ismail Maiyegun about his incredible journey in both bootstrapped and venture backed entrepreneurship and what he's learned while building impactful products that generate millions.   Ismail on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maiyegun Ismail on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maiyegun Hingeto: https://hingeto.com Big Wolf: https://www.bigwolf.com/   Apply for the App Moguls Accelerator: appmagic.co/apply Purchase the book...

Your Million Dollar Idea Doesn't Matter... Until You Do This - Episode 13

October 02, 2019 03:06 - 21 minutes - 22.8 MB

On today’s episode, we dive into a few personal stories in order to illustrate the difference between ideas and execution and discuss their relative values, as well as how you can use them to maximize your chances of success.   Sign up for the Launch Your App Masterclass: appmagic.co/liveclass Apply for the App Moguls Accelerator: appmagic.co/apply Purchase the book: appmagic.co/book   Download Color Noir: colornoirapp.com Color Noir Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/colornoir ...

Your Million Dollar Idea Doesn't Matter... Until You Do This - Episode 13

October 02, 2019 03:06 - 21 minutes - 22.8 MB

On today’s episode, we dive into a few personal stories in order to illustrate the difference between ideas and execution and discuss their relative values, as well as how you can use them to maximize your chances of success.   Sign up for the Launch Your App Masterclass: appmagic.co/liveclass Apply for the App Moguls Accelerator: appmagic.co/apply Purchase the book: appmagic.co/book   Download Color Noir: colornoirapp.com Color Noir Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/colornoir ...

He Almost Lost It All, til Learning One Skill Brought Him Back to the Top w/Jubril Agoro - Episode 15

September 25, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

On today’s episode, we learn how Jubril Agoro went from foster care to making a 6-figure income in high school, to losing it all, starting over from scratch, and learning to build the businesses that would bring he and his partners millions of dollars in income and worldwide impact. Connect with Jubril @jubril8 - Instagram Ad Value Inner Circle Passport Heavy - Youtube Live Richer Academy   Sign up for the Launch Your App Masterclass: appmagic.co/liveclass Apply for the App Mog...

Fall in Love With Your Customer - How to Build A Successful App Business in 2019 - Episode 11

September 18, 2019 04:05 - 22 minutes - 23.3 MB

On today’s episode, we discuss how I've built my app business in the past, how I am doing it now, and what had to change to ensure success in the current enviroment. I also introduce my brand new app, Color Noir, whose journey we'll be following going forward.     Sign up for the Launch Your App Masterclass: appmagic.co/liveclass Apply for the App Moguls Accelerator: appmagic.co/apply Purchase the book: appmagic.co/book   Download Color Noir: colornoirapp.com Color Noir Facebook ...

Fall in Love With Your Customer - How to Build A Successful App Business in 2019 - Episode 11

September 18, 2019 04:05 - 22 minutes - 23.3 MB

On today’s episode, we discuss how I've built my app business in the past, how I am doing it now, and what had to change to ensure success in the current enviroment. I also introduce my brand new app, Color Noir, whose journey we'll be following going forward.     Sign up for the Launch Your App Masterclass: appmagic.co/liveclass Apply for the App Moguls Accelerator: appmagic.co/apply Purchase the book: appmagic.co/book   Download Color Noir: colornoirapp.com Color Noir Facebook ...

The #1 Skill You Need as an Entrepreneur - Episode 7

September 11, 2019 03:00 - 23 minutes - 23.6 MB

On this episode, we answer another audience question: What is the #1 skill or attribute needed to succeed as an entrepreneur?   Free download: Mindset Starter Kit  Book recommendation: Mindset by Carol Dweck   Watch the App Moguls Masterclass Replay: appmagic.co/replay Apply for the App Moguls Accelerator: appmagic.co/apply Purchase the book: appmagic.co/book   Download Color Noir: colornoirapp.com Color Noir Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/colornoir   Subscribe to th...

Zero to a Billion in 6 Years: Your Human Potential is Limitless w/Tom Bilyeu of Impact Theory & Quest - Episode 12

September 04, 2019 03:00 - 59 minutes - 56.3 MB

On today’s episode, we sit down with Tom Bilyeu of Impact Theory to discuss Quest Nutrition's amazing journey to 1 billion dollars in 6 short years, and what he is doing next.   Watch the App Moguls Masterclass Replay: appmagic.co/replay Apply for the App Moguls Accelerator: appmagic.co/apply Purchase the book: appmagic.co/book   Download Color Noir: colornoirapp.com Color Noir Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/colornoir   Subscribe to the Game of Grow Podcast: gameofgrow.com/p...

Zero to a Billion in 6 Years: Your Human Potential is Limitless w/Tom Bilyeu of Impact Theory & Quest - Episode 12

September 04, 2019 03:00 - 59 minutes - 56.3 MB

On today’s episode, we sit down with Tom Bilyeu of Impact Theory to discuss Quest Nutrition's amazing journey to 1 billion dollars in 6 short years, and what he is doing next.   Watch the App Moguls Masterclass Replay: appmagic.co/replay Apply for the App Moguls Accelerator: appmagic.co/apply Purchase the book: appmagic.co/book   Download Color Noir: colornoirapp.com Color Noir Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/colornoir   Subscribe to the Game of Grow Podcast: gameofgrow.com/p...

How to Explode Your Instagram & Podcast by Being Yourself w/Rashad Bilal of Earn Your Leisure - Episode 17

August 28, 2019 03:50 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Watch this episode on Youtube (Video): https://youtu.be/T7vsLAE_zUk He started out as a highly skilled basketball player, making it to the Division 1 level & a career overseas, when injury put an end to that career path However he’d always had a passion for business, which would lead him to take the necessary tests to become a financial advisor, which is still his primary career to this day Along with his business partner aka his father he is a financial advisor and partner at the Bila...

Can You Still Create Apps If You Can't Code? - Episode 26

August 21, 2019 03:45 - 16 minutes - 16.9 MB

On today’s episode, I tackle the question "Can you succeed in the app business if you can't code?"   Watch this episode on Youtube (Video): https://youtu.be/_j9taKxBaiE Watch the App Moguls Masterclass Replay: appmagic.co/replay Apply for the App Moguls Accelerator: appmagic.co/apply Purchase the book: appmagic.co/book   Download Color Noir: colornoirapp.com Color Noir Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/colornoir   Subscribe to the Game of Grow Podcast: gameofgrow.com/podcas...

Challenges When Starting Your Business (Listener Q&A) - Episode 25

August 14, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 17.4 MB

On today’s episode, I answer 5 listener questions on challenges when starting your business   Watch this episode on Youtube (Video): https://youtu.be/c-o4yDJ9iJQ App Moguls Masterclass Replay: appmagic.co/replay Apply for the App Moguls Accelerator: appmagic.co/apply Download Color Noir: colornoirapp.com Color Noir Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/colornoir   Subscribe to the Game of Grow Podcast: gameofgrow.com/podcast    This episode is sponsored by my first book, "The 7...

How to Take the First Step as an Entrepreneur - Episode 5

August 07, 2019 03:55 - 23 minutes - 23.7 MB

On today's episode, I discuss 6 concrete actions I used to take my first step as an entrepreneur and how you can use them to help you.   App Moguls Masterclass Replay: appmagic.co/replay Apply for the App Moguls Accelerator: appmagic.co/apply Download Color Noir: colornoirapp.com Color Noir Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/colornoir     Subscribe to the Game of Grow Podcast: gameofgrow.com/podcast     This episode is sponsored by my first book, "The 7 Steps to App Su...

Gratitude & The App Game - My Interview on "I Don't Do Budgets" - Episode 24

July 31, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

On today’s episode, I'm interviewed about my entrepreneurial journey on the "I Don't Do Budgets" Podcast hosted by Sierra Howard and had the opportunity to share a number of stories and lessons learned along the way.   App Moguls Masterclass Replay: appmagic.co/replay Apply for the App Moguls Accelerator: appmagic.co/apply Download Color Noir: colornoirapp.com Color Noir Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/colornoir     Subscribe to the Game of Grow Podcast: gameofgrow.com/pod...

How FaceApp Acquired 150 Million of Your Faces & What We Can Learn As Producers (LIVE BREAKDOWN) - Episode 23

July 24, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 25.4 MB

On this episode I share why I'm not that into the viral sensation known as FaceApp, and then (without judgement) we break down the app's success LIVE Video version: https://youtu.be/0VgLMgjFP9k Sign Up for the App Moguls Masterclass: "How to Successfully Launch Your App in 2019" (Even While Everyone Else is Struggling) appmagic.co/liveclass   Apply for App Moguls Inner Circle: appmagic.co/apply Prior Masterclass Replay: appmagic.co/replay       Download Color Noir: appm...

Road to a Million - Who's Coming? - Episode 22

July 17, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 18.6 MB

On this episode I'm sharing my vision for the show going forward. Join me on the road to making an impact and touching a million lives with my business, App Magic. Would love to hear your thoughts... Sign Up for the App Moguls Masterclass: "How to Successfully Launch Your App in 2019" (Even While Everyone Else is Struggling) appmagic.co/liveclass   Apply for App Moguls Inner Circle: appmagic.co/apply Prior Masterclass Replay: appmagic.co/replay       Download Color Noir: a...

Why Do We Fail to Move Forward? - Episode 21

July 03, 2019 04:00 - 15 minutes - 16.9 MB

On this episode we discuss the reasons we fail to move forward and take action, and how we can overcome. App Moguls Masterclass Replay: "How to Successfully Launch Your App in 2019" (Even While Everyone Else is Struggling) appmagic.co/replay   Apply for App Moguls Inner Circle: appmagic.co/getstarted The 7 Steps to App Success: appmagic.co/book   Download Color Noir: appmagic.co/colornoir Color Noir Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/colornoir     Subscribe to the Game o...

What's In It For Me? How to Win With Apps in 2019 & The Juneteenth Google Doodle - Episode 20

June 26, 2019 04:00 - 18 minutes - 19.5 MB

On this episode we discuss the importance of putting your customers' wants, needs, and desires ahead of your own. Sign Up for the Free Workshop: Thurs, June 27, 8pm EST "How to Successfully Launch Your App in 2019" (Even While Everyone Else is Struggling) appmagic.co/liveclass   Apply for App Moguls Inner Circle: appmagic.co/getstarted The 7 Steps to App Success: appmagic.co/book   Download Color Noir: appmagic.co/colornoir Color Noir Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/colorno...

LIVE Episode: My Plan to Create a New Category (Behind the Scenes) - Episode 19

June 19, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MB

On this Live Episode (originally hosted on Instagram Live & Facebook Live), we go behind the scenes of my app business to discuss how I am creating a new category and what it means for my business, and better yet, for you. Sign Up for the Free Workshop: Thurs, June 27, 8pm EST "How to Successfully Launch Your App in 2019" (Even While Everyone Else is Struggling) appmagic.co/liveclass   Apply for App Moguls Inner Circle: appmagic.co/getstarted The 7 Steps to App Success: appmagic.co...

LIVE Episode: How to Create Your Vision - Episode 18

June 12, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

  On this Live Episode (originally hosted on Instagram Live & Facebook Live), we discuss an important question from the Community: How to Create  Sign Up for the Free Workshop: Thurs, June 27, 8pm EST "How to Successfully Launch Your App in 2019" (Even While Everyone Else is Struggling) appmagic.co/liveclass   Apply for App Moguls Inner Circle: appmagic.co/getstarted The 7 Steps to App Success: appmagic.co/book   Download Color Noir: appmagic.co/colornoir Color Noir Facebook ...

How to Explode your IG & Podcast, Build a Community, and Earn Your Leisure w/Rashad Bilal - Episode 17

June 05, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

He started out as a highly skilled basketball player, making it to the Division 1 level & a career overseas, when injury put an end to that career path However he’d always had a passion for business, which would lead him to take the necessary tests to become a financial advisor, which is still his primary career to this day Along with his business partner aka his father he is a financial advisor and partner at the Bilal Group LLC, a financial services and wealth management firm that has ...

How to Move Past Doubt When You're Starting - Episode 16

May 29, 2019 05:05 - 18 minutes - 17.8 MB

On today’s episode, I share personal stories to discuss 5 practical & concrete methods I've used and continue to use to move past my doubts in entrepreneurship so that you can use them as well.     Apply for App Moguls Inner Circle: appmagic.co/getstarted Purchase The 7 Steps to App Success: appmagic.co/book   Download Color Noir: appmagic.co/color Color Noir "Behind the Scenes": appmagic.co/blackcolor     Join the Insiders Chat: gameofgrow.com/chat  Subscribe to the Ga...

His Stories Make Impact & Millions - Entrepreneurship, Travel & Online Advertising with Jubril Agoro - Episode 15

May 22, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

On today’s episode, we learn how Jubril Agoro went from foster care to making a 6-figure income in high school, to losing it all, starting over from scratch, and learning to build the businesses that would bring he and his partners millions of dollars in income and worldwide impact. Connect with Jubril @jubril8 - Instagram Ad Value Inner Circle Passport Heavy - Youtube Live Richer Academy         Apply for App Moguls Inner Circle: appmagic.co/getstarted Purchase The 7 Ste...

Be Bold, Dare to Stand Alone, and Let People Meet You Where You Are - A Mother's Day Conversation w/Professor Mojubaolu Okome - Episode 14

May 15, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 41.4 MB

On today’s episode, we dive into a few personal stories in order to illustrate the difference between ideas and execution and discuss their relative values, as well as how you can use them to maximize your chances of success. Such as... Whatever is inherited is not as valuable as what you work for. What is the mark you want to leave on the world? The difficult periods are most important. They teach you about your own capacity for resilience. Be bold, dare to stand alone and let peopl...

Fall in Love With Your Customer - How to Build A Successful App Business in 2019 - Episode 11

April 24, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 23.3 MB

On today’s episode, we discuss how I've built my app business in the past, how I am doing it now, and what had to change to ensure success in the current enviroment. I also introduce my brand new app, Color Noir, whose journey we'll be following going forward.   Download Color Noir: colornoirapp.com Color Noir "Behind the Scenes": facebook.com/groups/colornoir App Moguls Masterclass Replay: appmagic.co/replay     Subscribe to the Game of Grow Podcast: gameofgrow.com/podcast ...

The Marathon Continues: Million Dollar Losses - Episode 10

April 17, 2019 07:00 - 26 minutes - 26.5 MB

On today’s episode, we remember the late, great Nipsey Hussle and the enormous impact he had on the lives and communities he touched, as well as the story of a major setback his family experienced and how they overcame it over time. I also share the story of how the first 7-figure offer of my life came about, why I eventually turned it down, and the process I learned from doing so  Data Visualization: Nipsey Hussle's Distribution of Wealth I’ve always enjoyed speaking to young people ...

What Losing 50 Pounds & Getting Ripped Taught Me About Business & Life - Episode 9

April 10, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes - 22.6 MB

On today’s episode, I discuss the key principles I learned from the experience of losing 50 pounds over the course of 1 year, and how they have helped me in business & life. 1st image | 2nd image  Join the Insiders Chat: gameofgrow.com/chat  Subscribe to the Game of Grow Podcast: gameofgrow.com/podcast   27 Days 2 Launch Program Learn more: gameofgrow.com/27workshop Sign up: gameofgrow.com/27days This episode is sponsored by my first book, "The 7 Steps to App Success".  12 ...

Real Talk: Inside The Okome Family Hustle - Episode 8

April 03, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 78 MB

On today’s episode, I’m sitting down with my wife Nicaila to talk about our Okome Family Hustle. Hear how we both went from our respective side hustles to full time entrepreneurship. Plus, hear how we met, about our experiences in business school and the corporate world, how we juggled love and life, and how we supported each other through the ups and downs of our entrepreneurial paths. Then find out what we talk about the most and what we at preparing for next..... If you want to hea...

The #1 Skill You Need as an Entrepreneur - Episode 7

March 27, 2019 07:30 - 23 minutes - 23.7 MB

On this episode, we answer another audience question: What is the #1 skill or attribute needed to succeed as an entrepreneur?   Free download: Mindset Starter Kit  Book recommendation: Mindset by Carol Dweck     This episode is sponsored by my first book, "The 7 Steps to App Success".  12 million downloads, 8 years of grinding, 7 months of writing & editing, and thousands of dollars of my own money later, it’s finally here…. And you can get it for wayyyy less. Head to appmagi...

How Starting a Cleaning Service Made Him a Millionaire w/Rohan Gilkes - Episode 6

March 20, 2019 08:30 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

On this episode, we learn how Rohan Gilkes went from losing his job after 10 years of work as an accountant to building a series of seven figure businesses by developing his branding & marketing skills and leveraging the power of the internet. To learn the step by step process to build the same type of local services business that Rohan continues to profit handsomely from, sign up at gameofgrow.com/27days   Book recommendation: Made to Stick Success habits: Do the most uncomfortable...

How to Take the First Step as an Entrepreneur - Episode 5

March 13, 2019 08:30 - 23 minutes - 23.7 MB

We are back! You are now listening to the Game of Grow Podcast and I’m your host, Muoyo Okome. Episode 5 of the most dangerous business podcast in the world! It doesn’t matter where you start or where you are right now. If you are willing to develop your skills, study success, and work tenaciously over a long period of time, your future can be WAY bigger than your past. That is my promise to you.  Take for example my man James. If you read the very first of the Hustler’s Corner, the w...

How to Handle Rejection & Criticism in Entrepreneurship & Life - Episode 4

March 06, 2019 08:30 - 23 minutes - 24 MB

We back! Episode 4! Welcome back! Amazing news! Super exciting… we came out the gates strong and broke into the top 100 of all Business podcasts, getting as high as #98 in Business, as well as #56 in Marketing. We made the New & Noteworthy Podcast lists for both Business and Marketing. And all thanks to you guys Subscribing & Reviewing. Please continue, and don’t stop! So give yourselves a pat on the back. The movement is STRONG ….but at the same time, at the time of recording, we have ...

How to Quit Your Job & Pursue Your Dreams - Episode 3

February 27, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 29.2 MB

Welcome back!  You are now listening to the Game of Grow Podcast and I’m your host, Muoyo Okome Episode 3 of the most dangerous business podcast in the universe. It’s not about where you start or where you are right now... It’s about where you want to go, who you want to become, and the price you’re willing to pay to get there. Are you willing to take the challenge and grow…? Guys, I am going to keep it real with you here. I had episode 3 done and in the bag yesterday, but I decided I h...

What I Learned As The Son of Immigrants - Episode 2

February 27, 2019 08:45 - 15 minutes - 16.2 MB

Welcome back! Episode 2! We made it… You are now listening to the Game of Grow Podcast and I’m your host, Muoyo Okome. Episode 2 of the most dangerous business podcast in the universe. It doesn’t matter where you start or where you are right now. Where are you trying to go? Who do need to become? What price are you willing to pay to get there? Are you willing to take that challenge and grow? Review of the Day Before we dive into today’s topic, let’s tackle a little thing I like to ca...

Welcome to the Game of Grow Movement - The Vision | My Story | What to Expect - Episode 1

February 27, 2019 08:30 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MB

Welcome to the very first episode of the Game of Grow! I’m your host, Muoyo Okome. On this episode I will be sharing my vision for the show and how it came about, and also sharing a bit about my story, so we can get to know each other. Sidenote: I’d definitely like to get to know you as well… I want to know who’s listening. Don’t be afraid, just reach out. I’m easy to find. The gameofgrow.com website will allow you to sign up our mailing list where you can reply to me any time.. Those m...

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