23/04/2026
Student entrepreneurs that are shy… I really don’t understand it 😩
Like… shy? As how now?
Back in 100 level, people used to come to me and say,
“Ah sister, you’re so bold o. How can you stand in front of like 1000 students and say you sell cake and pancrakers?”
And I’ll just be like… “Smiles😊... It’s not that deep”
Some of them would say, “I’m too shy, I can’t do it. But because I see you, I might start mine too.” And I’m like… please don’t wait o. This school is your best opportunity to market your goods, make money, and connect with people.
The hair bonnets and scrunchies I was selling in that picture weren't mine, it's for my friend. She said she was too shy to go around.
I said, “Were you shy when you bought the materials for production?"👀
I had already finished selling my own things and was tired, but the thought of her going back with unsold goods didn’t sit well with me. So I carried everything and went out again.
That day, we made thousands.
That was when she finally got the courage to keep going.
Another day, one of my classmates who sells necklaces came to sit with me and said,
“I envy you… I have my necklaces, but I don’t even know how to talk to people.”
I told her, “Wait, let me finish this chat. We’ll go together.”
We stepped out… and you won’t believe it, this same girl that said she wants to sell now said, “Let’s go back, I’m shy” 😭
That was when I realized… this shyness thing is actually serious.
You’ll see someone ready to help you, and you’re still holding back. She later messaged me to say thank you, but honestly…
If you’re a student entrepreneur, you have to push yourself.
Shyness will cost you money.
I understand shyness because I deal with it too. I’m naturally a quiet person, my mum will even say, “Fola, talk now, talk!” 😅. I know what it feels like, and I also know that if you don’t push yourself a little, nothing will change.
I realized that if I don’t speak up and sell my goods, who will help me buy them? Especially when I’m dealing with perishable items.
So I had to preach to myself and step out of my comfort zone.
Maybe some of them are calmer because their goods aren’t perishable sha but still, you have to talk to sell.
We might be shy, but we can’t let it stop us from showing up, especially when money and growth are involved.
Start small if you have to. Go with someone. Practice. But don’t let fear stop you from showing up.
Because the same people you’re shy to talk to are the ones that will buy from you.
Should I title it "I help shy student entrepreneurs find their voice and make sales.”?. Lol😂🤭....just kidding
Should I title it