Why I Can’t Justify Paying ₦28M for This Mentorship

Let’s be clear from the start: I would never pay Stephen Akintayo $18,000 (₦28 million) for his mentorship program — not in this lifetime or the next. And no, it’s not about the money. It’s about value, credibility, and trust.

When you put out a high-ticket mentorship offer, you need to show people what they’re actually paying for. There was no breakdown. No curriculum. No clear promise of results. Just a price tag.

As someone who sells digital knowledge products, I know what it takes to earn people’s trust. The first thing is clarity. If your sales copy doesn’t communicate value, your offer will fall flat — no matter how expensive or exclusive it is.

Let’s talk facts. His ₦28M mentorship offer came with:

- No compelling sales copy  

- No customer journey or funnel  

- No clear audience targeting  

- No structured curriculum  

- No waiting list or onboarding process  

- No real urgency — just vibes

And yet we’re expected to pay top dollar? Sorry, it doesn’t work like that.

For me, every naira I earn comes from delivering real value. I don’t stumble on money walking down the street. If you want me to invest that kind of money, then you need to show receipts — proof that your knowledge creates results.

That kind of offer isn’t even meant for the public. It should be reserved for your closest mentees — people who already know your system, have seen your impact, and trust you. You don’t just throw ₦28M offers at Facebook and hope someone bites.

Now, if someone like John Obidi drops a similar offer, I wouldn’t hesitate — if I had the money, I’d pay even more. Why? Because over the years, John has shown his work. His free content alone has helped many professionals grow. He’s built credibility by giving value consistently.

But Stephen? I spent 20 minutes scrolling through his timeline and didn’t see anything meaningful about real estate strategy in Nigeria — no systems, no templates, nothing actionable. And yet we’re supposed to believe this mentorship will transform our businesses?

Mentorship isn’t about lifestyle. It’s not about flying private jets or showing off trips to Dubai. It’s about transferring tested systems, frameworks, and knowledge that lead to measurable results.

I’ve been mentored for years by people I’ve never met — like John C. Maxwell and the late Myles Munroe — just by reading their books. That’s real mentorship. It’s not about being in the same room. It’s about being impacted by someone’s mind and methods.

If you’re selling mentorship, your value must be clear. I’d pay good money to someone who could help me grow an investment portfolio with a solid 70% annual return. But that’s because the value is tied to real outcomes, not vague promises.

Here’s the bottom line: mentorship is not just a flashy offer. It’s a results-driven relationship built on clarity, credibility, and commitment. If you’re charging $18K, you better have the systems, strategies, and results to back it up.

And if you don’t? Then no — I’m not paying.

Not because I can’t. But because I won’t spend money where I don’t see value.

So if you want to pay, go ahead. But as for me, Pastor Agu, I’ll pass. And loudly too.

Not every offer belongs on the timeline. Not every product is for public consumption. And if you violate the rules of ethical selling and sound marketing?

You’ll collect.