Sariki Abungwo has officially been named Coach of the Year at the Influencer Magazine Awards 2025, honoring his remarkable journey from personal struggle to industry-leading success. A multi-award-winning business coach, marketing systems expert, and strategic mentor, Sariki is transforming how small business owners, coaches, and consultants grow—with clarity, structure, and results that last.
A proud member of the Forbes Coaches Council and Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS), Sariki’s name has become synonymous with strategic growth and sustainable success. But his rise was anything but easy. Years ago, he was working 10–12 hour shifts in warehouses and care homes while trying to launch an online business that felt stuck. It wasn’t until a breaking point in June 2020 that everything changed. Sariki discovered three core marketing systems that revolutionized his process, bringing order to chaos and results to the people who needed them most.
Today, that same approach is the foundation of his signature R6 Framework, which he uses to help entrepreneurs turn their visions into working, scalable businesses. His work has been featured in Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, CEO Weekly, Digital Journal, and beyond. As a university lecturer and 2024 Global Recognition Award winner, his impact spans both the practical and academic sides of business development.
“This award is a reminder that what I do—helping everyday people build businesses that actually work—matters. It means the long nights, the tough conversations, the risks… they’re not wasted. If you’re the kind of person who’s all about action and results, or maybe you always had a vision, or you love structure and want things to make sense, or you just deeply care about people and want to make a difference, this win is for you, too. Because the truth is, this award might have my name on it… but it belongs to every person who refused to quit. To every coach, consultant, or entrepreneur who just needed a system and someone to believe in them. Let’s keep building. Let’s keep showing up. We’re just getting started.”
— Sariki Abungwo
Known for his powerful mix of systems thinking and heart-led strategy, Sariki isn’t just building businesses, he’s building legacies. His clients consistently report not only revenue growth but freedom, confidence, and clarity. And with the expansion of his global footprint, Sariki is positioning his company as the go-to solution for small businesses seeking automated, scalable marketing systems that don’t sacrifice personalization.
His future plans are bold and deeply mission-driven. Sariki aims to expand into underserved markets globally, bringing locally relevant tools and frameworks to entrepreneurs often overlooked. His team is enhancing the R6 Framework to include AI-powered analytics and advanced CRM systems, offering businesses cutting-edge insight into customer behavior and marketing effectiveness. He’s also preparing to launch a membership program that will give small business owners access to exclusive resources, monthly workshops, live Q&As, and industry-specific strategies, all designed to help them stay sharp and competitive. For those taking the DIY path, Sariki is developing a suite of online courses covering everything from lead generation to conversion optimization and client retention, bringing his high-performance systems to those building on a budget. And as always, Sariki believes in connection. His plan to host live events and workshops, both virtual and eventually in-person, is a natural extension of his mission: to create spaces where entrepreneurs feel empowered, supported, and seen. From the warehouse floor to the international stage, Sariki is proof that with the right systems and the right coach, anything is possible. His work is changing lives, elevating businesses, and showing the world that profit and purpose can go hand in hand.
Congratulations, Sariki Abungwo! Your journey is helping others find theirs, and your systems are building something much bigger than success: they’re building belief.