ROAM: Run Ops From Your Phone

Most diaspora founders think they need to be on the ground in Lagos, Abuja, or Port Harcourt to run a business. Truth? You don’t.

Yes, it’s harder. Yes, Nigeria is messy. But you can still ROAM — Run Ops from your phone.

I learned this the long way. Endless flights, stress, burnt money. Until I realised: with the right setup, you don’t need to be there every week. You just need structure.

R = Routine

Set a rhythm. Daily check-ins. Weekly reports. Monthly reviews. When your people know the rhythm, they perform better.

O = Oversight

Not micromanagement. Oversight. Use video calls, WhatsApp groups, and shared trackers. Clear eyes on what matters — money, delivery, customers.

A = Accountability

Cousin, friend, staff — it doesn’t matter. If there’s no accountability, there’s wahala. Create simple scorecards. Reward performance. Cut slackers fast.

M = Metrics

Numbers don’t lie. Profit margin. Stock count. Sales. FX exposure. Keep the key ones on your phone dashboard. When you see trends early, you move smart.

This is how diaspora founders stay sane. Not by trusting blindly. Not by flying home every month. But by ROAM-ing.

It won’t fix every problem. But it will keep you in control — wherever you are.

Because the goal isn’t just to build a business. It’s to build one that gives you Profit + Peace.

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