By Babalola Gafar
Whyte disclosed this at Ogun Youth Development and Empowerment Summit 4.0 organized by the Junior Chamber International Rockcity (JCI) held at the June 12 Cultural Centre Abeokuta on Thursday.
He stressed that many young entrepreneurs limit themselves by refusing to collaborate, lobby, or build meaningful clusters.
According to him, business success cannot be achieved in isolation.
“Most of us don’t want to lobby, we don’t want to make partnerships. We just think we can achieve everything on our own. But you need to form clusters. You can’t make it on your own when you are doing business. You have to make people know you,” he stated.
While speaking virtually, Barrister Whyte also emphasized the need for young investors to influence policies that directly affect their businesses.
He urged youths to consistently ask themselves how they are engaging with laws and policies that can either promote or hinder their growth.
Barrister Whyte advised entrepreneurs to seek professional guidance in their business journey, noting that lawyers, marketers, and sales representatives all play vital roles in creating sustainable enterprises.
“If you want to be productive in business, you have to engage professionals. We have business lawyers, contract lawyers, Sales Representatives and others . Without them, your business may not thrive,” he added.
He encouraged young people to leverage social media for showcasing their ventures rather than for frivolous content. According to him, digital platforms provide a unique opportunity for visibility and brand growth when used strategically.
“This is not the time to post nonsense on your social media platforms. This is the time to show your workings, how your business is growing,” he said.
While urging young investors to double their partnerships and network aggressively, Barrister Whyte reminded them that no business is too small or too big, stressing that a positive mindset remains the foundation for growth and productivity.
