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

Episode Summary

Amara Abara talks about growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, moving to London at age 16, and Studying Abroad in Beijing at age 19. 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 AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com

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Amara Abara

Amara Abara is a location independent entrepreneur, world traveler, and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) expert who helps 7 and 8-figure Shopify brands generate more revenue from their existing traffic. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, he moved to England at the age of 16 to study, and then worked for multiple fortune 500 companies before launching his own fully remote consulting business in 2016.  He is passionate about traveling, meditating, and optimizing his mind and body for peak performance.

What You'll Learn
  • How to Double Your Ecom Revenue Without Increasing Your Ad Spend
  • The Key Techniques for Increasing Your Revenue with Conversion Rate Optimization
  • Sales Lessons from an Istanbul Bazaar and What to Do When You Visit of Lagos, Nigeria
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[1:52] Amara Talks About Bansko, Bulgaria and the Nomad Fest

[4:35] Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria

[5:55] Moving from Nigeria to England at Age 16

[9:07] Studying Abroad in China at Age 19

[11:28] The Afrobeats Scene in London

[12:41] Amara’s Path to Entrepreneurship and Ecommerce

[16:00] Understanding the 4 Pillars of Revenue Growth

[18:47] How to Double Your Ecommerce Revenue Without Increasing Your Ad Spend

[22:22] Amara’s Approach to Conversion Rate Optimization

[29:48] Amara’s Techniques for Mindset Optimization

[31:40] Productivity Optimization While Traveling the World

[33:20] Sales Lessons from an Istanbul Bazaar

[36:02] Experiences in Lagos, Nigeria as an Adult

[39:58] The Impact of World Travel on Amara

[41:17] The Lightning Round

[50:04] Follow and Connect with Amara