Niiamah Ashong

“You put people above profits, you’ve shown them that you can be trusted, and you build bonds with both your guests and your employees.” – Ryan Ransom

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for an insightful discussion on being a leader worth following. Learn how to build trust and inspire loyalty in your team.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction
0:58 Ryan’s background
2:48 Hospitality experiences
6:58 Defining cool
11:57 Make environment irresistible
17:18 Share in the feast
24:50 Be a leader worth following
30:26 Tax reduction
35:13 Getting started tips
40:29 Continuing the conversation
42:32 Ryan’s 20-year message

Enter Ryan Ransom’s World:

Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website

Continue in Outlier’s Edge World:

Facebook |Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website

“Everything is nothing instant. It takes time. So be patient, but believe in your vision.” – Ronawati Wongso

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a conversation with CFO and business transformation expert Ronawati Wongso. Learn Ronawati’s H.R.S. approach to problem-solving and hear real-world examples of how she turned around struggling companies.

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction of Ronawati Wongso
0:39 – Ronawati’s background and education
1:35 – Overview of Ronawati’s experience
2:25 – Ronawati’s key accomplishments
4:58 – Ronawati’s for-profit business
5:40 – Ronawati’s non-profit activities
6:09 – Purposes behind Ronawati’s book
8:33 – Analyzing financial statements
8:58 – Importance of organization structure
9:34 – Assessing operations and processes
9:49 – Evaluating personnel and talent
10:04 – Examining money flow
10:26 – Assessing company culture
10:39 – Evaluating sales and marketing
11:51 – Example: transforming procurement process
16:37 – Example: turning around company
23:08 – Finding root cause problems
27:08 – Implementing integrated solutions
30:01 – The H.R.S. problem-solving framework
32:53 – Key takeaways from examples
38:13 – Ronawati’s advice for future

Enter Ronawati Wongso’s World:

Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website

Continue in Outlier’s Edge World:

Facebook |Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website

“I’d rather you be the only than be the best.” – Anke Herrmann

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) for a vulnerable and insightful conversation with Anke Anke Herrmann about the lessons learned from past entrepreneurial missteps. Hear how embracing automation, compounding, and the right questions can maximize ROI on your unique strengths.

Timestamps:

00:01 Niiamah welcomes outlier Anke Herrmann
03:18 Anke discusses math and business
04:37 Anke automates after front-loading work
05:05 Anke learns cost to acquire customer
07:29 Anke compartmentalized actuarial days
09:36 Niiamah asks Anke’s golden thread
10:31 Anke: more than one way
15:11 Anke wasn’t robust enough before
16:07 Anke wants best, not just different
17:53 Anke starting to apply creativity
21:28 Nothing hidden, constantly celebrated together
21:56 So much more to explore

Enter Anke Herrmann’s World:

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter / X | LinkedIn | Website

Continue in Outlier’s Edge World:

Facebook |Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website

“So many times, I found the thing I didn’t want to do ended up being either the most fun or the most profitable, or the greatest thing in the world.” – Anthony Raymond

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he sits down with publishing veteran Anthony Raymond to discuss the life-changing power of stepping through new doors. Be inspired to embrace discomfort and uncertainty in the pursuit of your greatest achievements.

Timestamps:

00:04 Anthony joins conversation again
00:29 Anthony open to playing
00:55 Niiamah here to serve
01:15 What would make this life-changing?
02:04 Easy to lose oneself in work
04:21 Expanding worldview, possibilities
06:21 What’s missing or being avoided?
07:12 Not going through door, comfort
10:54 Finding great people to work with
11:12 Niiamah wants to invite Anthony out
11:34 Anthony’s takeaways from conversation
13:35 Niiamah aims to help Anthony focus
14:41 Follow up to see implementation

Enter Anthony Raymond’s World:

Facebook | Twitter / X | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website

Continue in Outlier’s Edge World:

Facebook |Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website

“Follow the flow, follow the nudges, let go of ‘this is how you’ve got to do it,’ and trust.” – Anke Herrmann

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he explores the power of pivoting, play, and trusting the process with Anke Herrmann. Discover how letting go of rigid rules and leaning into joy can unlock incredible ease and achievement.

Welcome to the Outlier’s Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier’s Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you’ll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference in the world.

–Check out the video episode on Youtube!—

Timestamps:

00:01 – Niiamah introduces Anke Herman
01:09 – Anke Herrmann: playful generosity
04:14 – Shaped by East Germany
06:07 – Willingness to make moves
08:06 – Pivoting based on circumstances
11:14 – Creating the dog project
13:02 – Valuing dogs’ wisdom, soul
14:04 – Example of creation process
16:10 – Process: client to product
18:17 – Always following same principles
20:40 – Reframing business like community
22:03 – Following flow, no agenda
25:10 – Incredible results from flow
28:27 – Synergy: systems and flow
30:18 – “In case of doubt…”
31:00 – Outsite: Try it out!
32:43 – Time capsule: Nature’s perfect

Follow Outlier’s Edge:

Facebook |Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube | Website

“Don’t forget where you’re coming from. Don’t forget what makes you, you. Sometimes, as time goes by, some people tend to lose their individuality.” – Desmond Abbey

Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and Desmond Abbey as they explore the mindset behind successful leadership. Discover how to identify your strengths, chase value, and achieve your grandest visions.

Welcome to the Outlier’s Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier’s Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you’ll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk about leveraging what makes them different to make a difference in the world.

–Check out the video episode on Youtube!—

Timestamps:

00:00 – Niiamah introduces Desmond Abbey

01:39 – Desmond’s background in investment space

03:32 – Desmond started consulting business

04:04 – Why Desmond started investing

06:59 – Desmond knew he’d be big

11:39 – What differentiates a business?

14:04 – How do you generate revenue?

15:45 – What sets you apart?

16:16 – How do you plan scaling?

20:06 – Desmond’s key differentiator

22:09 – Convince yourself and have a strategy

26:50 – Desmond on his strengths

28:18 – Being big on psychology

29:46 – How to reach out to Desmond

31:04 – Message for Desmond’s future self

32:23 – Thank you and mindset advice

Follow Outlier Edge Socials:

Linkedin | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook