Businessman and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has shared a throwback to his early career, revealing lessons he learned working as a photocopier salesperson.

In a post on X on Thursday, Elumelu shared a photo of his old business card and said it brought back memories of his days as a young, ambitious sales representative.

“Stumbled upon my old business card from my early days as a photocopier salesperson,” he wrote.

“It brought back memories of being a young, hungry sales rep, learning the fundamentals of resilience, negotiation, and grit. Those lessons have stayed with me over the years and continue to shape how I approach business and engage with customers today,” he added.

The billionaire investor said the experience also reminded him of the importance of laying a strong foundation early in life.

“It’s also a reminder that who you become tomorrow is often shaped by the foundation you lay today: the discipline, hard work, and consistency you put in when no one is watching,” he stated.

Elumelu urged his followers to remain committed to personal growth and hard work.

“Keep showing up. Keep learning. Keep executing,” he said.

The business card pictured in the post identified Elumelu as a ‘Sales Executive’ at Precissa Sales Limited, with an address on Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos, and a telephone number.

Joking about the details, Elumelu noted that the information was outdated.

“As for the phone number and address on the card? Long gone,” he wrote, followed by a laughing emoji.