194: Nigerian Afrobeats, Sales Lessons from an Istanbul Bazaar, and Increasing Your Revenue Through Conversion Rate Optimization with Amara Abara

Amara Abara talks about growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, moving to London at age 16, and Studying Abroad in Beijing at age 19. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ He reflects on the cultural diversity of London, including the African diaspora and the Afrobeats scene there today. Amara then talks about his career trajectory, his path to entrepreneurship, and how he ultimately found his passion in the ecommerce space. He then explains the 4 pillars of revenue growth and offers tips on how to double your ecom revenue without increasing your ad spend. Next, Amara breaks down the most effective techniques for “Conversion Rate Optimization” (CRO) and explains how businesses can audit and improve their CRO for substantial increases in revenue. He then talks about techniques for entrepreneurial mindset and productivity optimization, and how to remain productive while traveling the world. Amara also shares some of his travel experiences, including sales lessons from a bazaar in Istanbul. He also reflects on returning to Lagos as an adult, the Afrobeats scene there, and why people should visit Nigeria.  Finally, Amara talks about the impact travel had on him and what travel means to him today. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

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Meet diverse travelers and digital nomads from every continent who share their personal journey to location-independence as well as their reflections on identity, the power dynamics that shape our world, and how we can be more thoughtful, conscious travelers as we move through it.  Hosted by Matt Bowles—your typical Irish-American hip hop DJ turned human rights activist turned location-independent entrepreneur turned minimalist world-traveler and podcaster—these in-depth conversations take place all over the world (often over a bottle of wine, or 2).  Listen in as Matt draws out stories of their most epic adventures, and unpacks the skills, tactics, and strategies they use to build their remote businesses and design their lifestyles. Ranked the #1 Digital Nomad Podcast by Web Work Travel and the Top 1% of all podcasts by Listen Notes, each episode pulls out actionable tips and advice you can implement in your own life each week.  In 2024 The Maverick Show hit the Top 100 on Apple Podcasts and ranked the #1 “Places and Travel” podcast on Apple.