Komini by the Fire

Komini by the Fire

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Komini by the Fire episodes

  • “Painful is memorable” | What no one tells you about driving change

    Real change always invites real resistance—from team tension to the urge to fix everything yourself. In this episode, we unpack how to stay the course: restating, reframing, and recommitting to the change your business truly needs.


    We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.

    If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.


    Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.

    Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.


    👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

    27 min
  • What Happens When You Share the Numbers? | Transparency, Trust & Team Building

    This question came up during one of our Komini sessions—and it’s one we hear often. In this episode, we explore the principle of sharing numbers: why it matters, what it unlocks, and how to do it with wisdom.


    We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.

    If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.


    Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.

    Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.


    👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

    32 min
  • "You can't coach and play" | Unpacking operational overwhelm

    Somewhere between year 3 and 4 lies Day 1 of truly building your business—the day you step off the pitch and become the coach. Many founders get stuck ‘playing’ the game, leading to overwhelm as the business grows. In this episode, we break down how to make the leap from player to coach—tune in!"


    We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.

    If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.


    Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.

    Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.


    👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

    27 min
  • On "Exit" Conversations | Doing the hard thing, the right way

    Firing isn’t fun, but avoiding it can cost you more than you think. As you build your dream team, tough exit conversations are inevitable—but we often delay them because they are uncomfortable.

    In this episode, we break down how to handle these conversations with clarity, kindness, and respect- Tune in!


    We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.

    If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.


    Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.

    Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.


    👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

    25 min
  • The Loudest NO! | Dear Founder, Focus!

    In this episode we unpack the philosophy of ruthless prioritisation even as we gain momentum into the year. Tune in to hear us banter on the things we must say NO to this year!


    We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.

    If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.


    Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.

    Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.


    👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co


    20 min
  • “It doesn’t go wrong, it starts wrong…” || Starting 2025 right

    Happy new year to all our fireplace friends! This year we’ve spent time defining and setting in place the habits that will anchor us through the year. Tune in to hear us banter on the things we’re doing to start 2025 right!


    We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.

    If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.


    Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.

    Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.


    👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

    28 min
  • Walking through the wilderness | Your toughest seasons as a founder

    Kui says, “When you start a business, it’s you and burnout at the starting line—and only one will win.” In this episode, we’re unpacking the wilderness, a state that drains your time and energy as you navigate that relentless race.


    We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.

    If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.


    Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.

    Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.


    👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

    34 min
  • Success within your Superpower 2.0 | …what we’ve learnt a year later

    Since our first episode on finding your superpower last year, we’ve guided several founders on this journey and discovered it unfolds in 2 major steps: finding, accepting/naming, then tooling your superpower. Tune in to learn more!


    We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.

    If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.


    Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.

    Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.


    👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

    28 min
  • What are you learning in this season? | The extended pulse check

    In this week’s episode we’re simply checking in with each other and reflecting on the lessons from the last few months. Tune in to hear what we’ve been learning and we’d love to hear what you’re learning as well!


    We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.

    If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.


    Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.

    Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.


    👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co

    38 min
  • Is the customer you're building for, the customer you love?

    We learn that the customer is king, and while that is true, did you know you get to choose which king to serve? Listen in as we banter on designing your business around a chosen customer .


    We built Komini so you never have to walk alone.

    If you found this conversation meaningful, there’s a lot more where that came from.


    Join a Komini Cycle — a 3-month journey for founders at inflection.

    Walk with others. Build your team. Grow toward mission — and do it without burning out.


    👉 Learn more & sign up at https://komini.co


    25 min

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"By African Founders, for African Founders".