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I want my own bank

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2 years ago

“I want to have my own bank, I want to move to Wall Street”, Bosun said to his friend while at breakfast.

Once upon a time in the bustling city of Lagos, there lived a young and ambitious stockbroker named Bosun. Fresh out of school, Bosun dreamed of making it big in the world of finance. Armed with his knowledge of the markets and an unyielding determination, he was ready to take on the financial world.

However, Bosun faced a significant hurdle – he lacked experience and a proven track record. He realized that in order to attract clients and gain their trust, he needed to project an image of success and expertise. So, he adopted the mantra, “Fake it till you make it.”

Bosun began dressing in impeccably tailored suits and designer ties, exuding an air of confidence as he walked the halls of prestigious investment firms. He attended high-profile networking events in Lagos and Abuja and spoke with eloquence, seamlessly blending into conversations with seasoned professionals. He took several loans to sponsor his lifestyle. Moved his family from Lagos to Abuja, as he believed he will be able to get more High-Networth clients.

With each encounter, Bosun skillfully weaved tales of his supposed triumphs and his knack for spotting lucrative investment opportunities. He spoke of imaginary trades that had reaped substantial profits and embellished his understanding of complex financial strategies. People were captivated by his stories, drawn to the charisma and unwavering self-assurance he exuded.

Word spread quickly about the young prodigy who seemed to have an uncanny ability to predict market trends. Potential clients, home and abroad flocked to him, eager to invest their hard-earned money under his guidance. Bosun seized the opportunity, promising them fantastic returns and assuring them that their investments were in safe hands.

As Bosun’s client base grew, so did his confidence. He immersed himself in financial literature, meticulously studying market trends and refining his investment strategies. He attended seminars and conferences, soaking up knowledge from industry experts. Bosun was determined to turn his façade into genuine expertise.

As time went on, Bosun started leveraging the network he has suffered to build to meet up with his new lifestyle. As luck will have it many of his investments started paying off, yielding solid returns for his clients.

The more successful he became, the more money he made and the more reckless he became. Bosun began to make so much money on commissions from his personal investments and referrals. He started living carelessly. He began to visit nightclubs regularly, he was soon seen everywhere with all kinds of girls.

Soon enough, the day arrived when Bosun’s success surpassed his initial pretenses. The once “fake it till you make it” approach has further transformed into something he could no longer control. His eagerness for success became uncontrollable.

His clients however still witnessed their investments flourish under Bosun’s guidance, and they referred their friends and acquaintances to him. Bosun had earned their trust over time.

With time, he became a respected figure in the financial community. His clients and peers marveled at his journey from a young and inexperienced stockbroker to a seasoned investor.

I want to have my own bank, I want to move to Wall Street, Bosun said to his friend while at breakfast. Se bi they said Wall Street is the world’s principal financial center.

Hmm…. Bosun you need to calm down, things don’t always work like that, Wall Street? Bank? How do you plan to do that? You are already successful. What more do you want? Exclaimed his friend.

Bosun chuckled confidently, taking a sip of his coffee. “Well, my friend, I’ve learned a thing or two about making things happen. Remember, fake it till you make it?”

His friend raised an eyebrow, skeptical yet intrigued. “Are you suggesting you can fake your way into starting your own bank and moving to Wall Street?”

To be continued.

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