Milking the Hustle: Secrets from an Entrepreneur Mastermind

배움, 땀, 유산| The One with Mr. Chris Chime | Episode 9 (2025)

“I’ve never believed that a business should automatically pass to your children just because they’re next of kin. My approach is rooted in fairness and a charity mindset — empowering anyone with the passion and aptitude to lead. Whether that means grooming a family member or handing over control to a worthy successor when the time is right, it’s about ensuring that the legacy you build continues to thrive without forcing it onto someone who isn’t interested.”— Chris Chime (2025)

In today’s world, does formal education still hold the same power it once did? This might have been the longest episode on the podcast to date, but that shows how revolutionary the conversation was. We’re wrapping up our Entrepreneurship Series soon, and trust me — it’s only getting better.

Meet our latest guest on The More Sibyl Podcast — Mr. Chris Chime. He’s a seasoned entrepreneur with 19 years of experience building and managing businesses across Nigeria and Canada. With a background in industrial relations and personnel management, he’s successfully ventured into diverse industries, including agrochemicals, pest management, automobile sales, logistics, and procurement.

His business interests span Africa and North America, where he consistently seeks innovative solutions to industrial challenges. Beyond entrepreneurship, Chris is committed to charitable causes that promote education and personal growth. A devoted family man, he cherishes his role as a husband and father of four.

In this episode, we dive into his entrepreneurial journey, exploring the challenges and insights of running multiple businesses as an immigrant entrepreneur. This series continues to highlight the resilience, adaptability, and unique insights of immigrant entrepreneurs, and this episode is no exception. Chris brings a fresh and valuable perspective to both entrepreneurship and formal education, and I’m thrilled to share his wisdom with you.

The Early Seeds: A Business Mindset from Childhood

I began by asking Chris about his upbringing, and it quickly became clear just how pivotal his early…