Chris Ihindero is a successful filmmaker , writer and businessman. He is the CEO of PinPoint Media. Publisher of True Nollywood Stories. tns.ng and founder of storystory.ng
He recently took to his twitter account to share some golden nuggets on business . Take a look at them-
1. Dear Nigerian writer/filmmaker/content producer, can we talk about money and why you need to make a shitload of it and invest for 2moro?
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
2. A wise woman whispered this to me in ’08: “If you do not learn the business aspect of ur profession, you’ll be a talent 4 hire forever.”
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
3. This is how many Nigerians like their creative people: Perpetually broke, dreadlocked and Adire-wearing. They want you to save the world.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
4. They preach that society’s salvation lies with the artiste; this is bullshit, don’t fall for it. If you’re so inclined, fine; not a must.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
5. I sat in a meeting this week with ppl who had a chance to suggest solutions to general industry probs but chose to fight 4 their pockets.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
6. Don’t end up like them. They are past their prime, time has left them behind and now they fight for crumbs off the charity table.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
7. You will not be the most sought after screenwriter/director/producer forever. Time will happen to you. Younger ones will come through.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
8. When you hit the big payday in your relative youth, divert and invest. Seek knowledge about how to do business. Many here can help you.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
9. Be a decent human being; Your creativity is not an excuse for indecency or your expectation that society should forgive you of anything.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
10. As business ppl will tell you, it’s not the 1st sale that matters: business grow from continuous patronage. Will you get a recall?
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
11. Do it for money if you have to. Talent isn’t yet an acceptable exchange for rent or food. Just know why you’re doing it.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
12. Profit isn’t a dirty word, contrary to what most critics/many ppl who need ur talent want you to believe. Most charities run on profit.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
13. Do all you can to understand the business of the business u’re in. Don’t let it be said of you:”oh wow, and he/she was so talented o…”
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
14. Tomorrow is not assured, no one knows what’s coming. Do ur best so that when whatever is coming arrives, u’ll know that you did ur best.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
15. God bless your hustle. Peace Profound.
— Chris Ihidero (@Chrisihidero) November 7, 2015
