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Tumi Stopnonsons Matila on Building Wealth the Smart Way

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From humble beginnings to the big stage, Tumi Stopnonsons Matila has been entertaining SA for over a decade. Yet this funny man takes a level-headed approach to building wealth through multiple income streams. Our Head of Financial Education, John Manyike, chatted with Tumi about his work ethic, strategy and approach to business and unearthed some great financial tips in the process. 

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Chapters
  • 00:19 Tumi Matila talks about his background and where he comes from
  • 03:44 Tumi Matila unpacks the two years he spent homeless while working to build his career
  • 07:06 Putting up a façade of success - and how tricky and dangerous that can be
  • 10:17 When stand up comedy became a viable source of income
  • 12:32 How much do comedians like Tumi Matila charge for comedy gigs?
  • 13:58 Tumi Matila talks about how investments fit into his life
  • 16:21 What is non-negotiable when it comes to money?
  • 16:58 What helped Tumi Matila launch his career?
  • 18:55 Tumi Matila unpacks his serious side
  • 20:23 What would you say to comedians only focusing on comedy and not multiple streams of income?
  • 23:40 What has been your worst financial decision?
  • 24:22 What advice would you give to artists around handling money?
17 Apr 2023 English South Africa Education

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