In this Business Blast Podcast episode, host Tyler Wagner interviews Kayvon Olomi, a Forbes 30 Under 30 recognized serial entrepreneur based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Olomi shares his unconventional journey as a non‑technical tech founder, emphasizing that obstacles are merely challenges that can be overcome with determination. He highlights his passion for data, German‑style efficiency, and the mantra that data becomes knowledge, which becomes power. Olomi offers business advice centered on pursuing one’s passion, stresses the importance of valuing time and avoiding regret, and defines happiness as doing what you love. He recommends books such as Think and Grow Rich and The Power of Habit for mindset development, cites an Eleanor Roosevelt quote about discussing ideas, and directs listeners to connect with him on LinkedIn. The episode also includes sponsor messages for Anchor and Authors Unite.
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All right everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Business Blast Podcast. I'm your host Tyler Wagner. Today, I have Kayvon Olomi with us. He is a nationally recognized serial entrepreneur that helps companies unlock unrealized value and potential. So welcome to the show, man.
Hey, appreciate it. Thanks for having me.
Of course, man. Grateful to have you on. Let's dive right into the first one. The first one I got for you is what is the best story from your life that has an underlying valuable message?
Oh, man. I think my whole journey in and of itself is The story, it's, I mean, I'm a non-technical tech founder, like tech startup founder that was recognized by Forbes as a 30 Under 30. And I live in Tulsa, Oklahoma. So like, it's definitely not the normal story you'd hear. Like, the majority of people would think that it couldn't be done or it can't be done in the Midwest or Oklahoma, let alone a guy that doesn't have— is technically inclined and can't code. I mean, it tells me it's just you can do anything you put your mind to, and an obstacle is just that, it's just an obstacle and you can get around it. So I think ever since the beginning, I mean, that's just been the underlying theme of everything I do is that it can be accomplished if you, if you want it bad enough.
And then what is the most valuable piece of information we should know that's within your expertise or industry?
I'm extremely passionate about, it's like, it's like, German efficiencies and processes. So I very much like solving problems, love data. I live by this mantra that data is information, information is knowledge, and knowledge is power. So love data, just loving, I love how individuals think and what makes them tick and why they make the decisions they make in life.
And what is your best piece of overall business advice? So not necessarily industry-specific.
Um, do what you're passionate about and the rest will follow. If you do things for means and reasons other than that's just what you're passionate about, like if you want to start a venture or do XYZ, if you're not passionate about it, you're not going to see it through. So be passionate about what you do.
And if you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would that be?
Um, don't waste time. I mean, just know that time is, time is limited, and it's the most valuable resource. It's the one thing that you can't get back in life. And have no regrets. Regret is the worst thing that someone can experience in life. So do everything you want to do. Don't worry about the potential failure and live life to the fullest.
Kind of going a little bit down a different path, in your opinion, what is the key to happiness?
The key to happiness? Doing what you're passionate about, like genuinely like what you're passionate about. If you're doing and spending your time in your life doing what makes you happy, you're gonna be happy. So I think that's the key to happiness.
And what is the best book that you've read and what was the number one thing you learned from that?
Best book? I love reading. So it's tough in terms of best book, but I think books like Think and Grow Rich, The Power of Habit, anything that is centered around your mind and understanding how it ticks. I love those kinds of books.
And then what is your favorite quote and why?
Favorite quote?
Yep.
Man, small minds. If I quote it verbatim, I don't know verbatim, but Eleanor Roosevelt once said, small minds discuss each other, average minds discuss events, and then smart minds discuss ideas. I think. There you go.
Yeah, it doesn't have to be perfect.
I'm not a big quote guy, to be honest. That's the last one I can remember. All good.
No worries. Awesome, man. Well, dude, thank you so much for coming on. The last one that I have for you before we let you go is where can our audience best find you online?
LinkedIn's always a good place. I'm always active there. I don't have a Facebook account, which is odd, so I'd say go to LinkedIn.
Okay, perfect, brother. Thanks again for coming on.
