Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, Fears

#63 The Rise of the Gig Economy with Sydney Sam


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This week's guest is Sydney Sam, the founder of Workspace Global. 


In this episode, we discuss the evolution of Workspace Global from a traditional agency to a SaaS model designed to support small businesses with creative services. 

Sydney shares his insights on the challenges of educating the market, sourcing talent from Africa, and the importance of a robust vetting process for quality assurance. 

He also reflects on the future of business operations, the gig economy, and his personal journey into entrepreneurship, emphasising the need for action and problem-solving in business.

We discuss the complexities of entrepreneurship, focusing on the importance of validating ideas, the balance between personal fulfilment and financial success, and the challenges of leading a team.

He shares insights on personal growth, the impact of toxic traits, and the significance of maintaining a work-life balance. Sydney also outlines his vision for Workspace Global and his non-profit OpenSpace, emphasizing the need for patience and resilience in achieving long-term goals.


In the episode, we discuss:


• Workspace Global’s subscription model

• The transition from agency to SaaS 

• Educating the market

• Africa poised to be a major player in the global workforce.

• The future of business

• Self-discovery

• The Ikigai concept 

• Effective Networking 

• Personal growth

• Future aspirations


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Another Excuse | Entrepreneurship, Business, Insights, FearsBy Byron Grealy