"My Wife Gave Me Her Entire Salary While I Made Nothing!" 3 Years Without Closing A Single Deal!

She handed him her entire salary every single month - while his business made nothing for almost 3 YEARS.

In this episode of The Unbroken Podcast, Richard Akita sits down with Cosmos Owusu Adjei (Chief Cosmos), founder of SPH Properties and one of Ghana's sharpest real estate minds. What started as a mentorship became a masterclass: Chief went nearly three years without closing a single deal, survived on what he and his wife called a "survival budget," and built a thriving property business - without losing his marriage in the process.

This is a raw, honest conversation about the real cost of ambition. Chief holds nothing back — including his most controversial take yet: "Marriage is overrated."

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Introduction: Meeting Cosmos Owusu Ejei - Realtor and Entrepreneur
• 00:02:58 Choosing Both: Ambition and Family
• 00:05:47 The Daily Juggle: A Typical Day in the Life
• 00:08:45 Alignment in Marriage: Why Your Partner Must Understand the Vision
• 00:10:38 Know Where You're Going Before You Choose a Partner
• 00:13:02 Different People Want Different Things: Defining Your Own Success
• 00:15:39 The Brutal Beginning: Three Years Without Closing a Deal
• 00:17:31 My Wife Gave Me Her Entire Salary: The Ultimate Support
• 00:20:37 Communication: The Foundation of Navigating Ambition and Marriage
• 00:25:01 Start Early, Start Small, Be Consistent: Lessons for Entrepreneurs
• 00:31:56 Marriage Is Overrated: A Controversial Take
• 00:35:18 Temporary Sacrifice vs Emotional Neglect: Knowing the Difference
• 00:38:04 The Dream: When Your Name Opens Doors for Others
• 00:40:41 Final Word: It's Not That Deep - Just Keep Showing Up

Guest: Cosmos Owusu Adjei

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🎙️ ABOUT THE HOST
Mr Richard Akita is a multifaceted relationship and life coach, author, entrepreneur, and corporate trainer with over 30–35 years of experience in management and personal development.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/akitarichard/
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🎧 ABOUT UNBROKEN PODCAST
Unbroken Podcast is where stories meet truth. Hosted by Richard Akita, the show brings together thinkers, builders, healers, and disruptors to have the conversations most people are afraid to have — about love, faith, identity, money, family, and the journey to becoming whole.
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