Listen to Jorge’s secret to moving on in business, why you can mix cigars & a rigid training schedule to a unique take on the Bible.
Host:  Christél Rosslee-Venter

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This episode of Expedition Business was sponsored by AddShine Corporate Gifts & Clothing. & addVentures Business Club.

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With 41+ years of international banking, including CEO of FNB International Banking there are Herman knows his field inside and out.

We spoke to Herman about how he managed to transition to the world of entrepreneurship after getting fired from FNB at 52 as well as how his exit out of the save environment of FNB led to the best years as an entrepreneur.

His blend of operational expertise, storytelling ability, and focus on solving real-world trade barriers makes him a compelling voice for entrepreneurs seeking global competitiveness, but what we find the most inspiring of all is his strategy to enjoy the highs and challenge the lows in his life as entrepreneur.

Do you want to win one of Herman’s books, ‘Is this place too small for me?’ 

Email your answer to “How old was Herman when he got fired as CEO of FNB International Banking?  “ to christel@businessadventures.co.za.

Your Host: Christél Rosslee-Venter,
Founder – addVentures Business Club & addVentures Academy
Author of Wisdom from the Firepit &
Co-Author of Messages of Hope for South Africa

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But, as they say in the commercials, that’s not all.  In December last year, Gerhard undertook a solo crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, covering over 4000 kilometers in a rowing surf ski. This journey was the first of its kind and took 37 days to complete.

But let’s hear from the man himself on how he finds the time to fit everything into his schedule and keep his bright smile!

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Founded in 2013, this Alberton-based hospice was born from a deeply personal promise Tersia made to her late daughter, Vicky, who suffered from Osteogenesis Imperfecta.

Vicky’s dying wish was for her mother to create a haven where others facing life-limiting illnesses could find comfort and dignity.

Stepping Stone Hospice has become a beacon of hope, providing compassionate palliative care to over 3,000 patients and their families.

Join us as we explore Tersia’s unwavering mission and her profound impact on the community.

Here’s how you can help Stepping Stones:

🔹 Once-off Donations
🔹 Monthly Contributions via Debit Order
🔹 Legacy Policy Donations
🔹 Second-Hand Goods for Their Charity Shop

Host:  Christél Rosslee-Venter

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This episode of Expedition Business was sponsored by G&S Insurance & AddShine Corporate Gifts & Clothing.

G&S Insurance specializes in providing comprehensive insurance solutions for corporate, commercial, and personal markets in South Africa. With over 30 years of experience, they understand the importance of having the right coverage for your specific needs.

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She is the author of Phoenix Rising and creator of Reclaim the Flame, a journey designed to help women embrace their full power and purpose. Chantelle’s mission is to ignite flames of transformation worldwide.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellebotha-catalyst/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChantelleNBotha/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMf7IIQTm_SLYg01M3RqVOw

Host:  Christél Rosslee-Venter

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This episode of Expedition Business was sponsored by AddShine Corporate Gifts & Clothing for when you need the very best service and prices for your corporate gifts and clothing.  And yes, it includes your clothing for your next event!

WonderBag is a slow cooker designed to reduce cooking time, fuel use, and carbon emissions. It also lightens the load for women in countries where open-fire cooking and hours of unpaid labor daily fall to them.

She received Time Magazine’s Top 50 Most Genius Companies accolade in 2018, among other awards.

From London to Rwanda, Wonderbag started with a few cushions in a kitchen and is today a global company impacting millions of lives!!

Host:  Christél Rosslee-Venter

Want to find out more about Expedition Business?

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This episode of Expedition Business was sponsored by AddShine Corporate Gifts & Clothing for when you need the very best service and prices for your corporate gifts and clothing.  And yes, it includes your clothing for your next event!

A non-profit organization aimed at uplifting the Vaal region in South Africa.

The VBC was established by local businesses in Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark to foster economic development and improve community welfare.

Klippies is also the founder of Going North Tours, which takes explorers to Lesotho, Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe.  Going North Tours also operates Kasi Tours in areas such as Sharpeville and Boipatong.

Host:  Christél Rosslee-Venter

Want to find out more about Expedition Business?

Visit us at www.expeditionbusiness.co.za. 

This episode of Expedition Business was sponsored by AddShine Corporate Gifts & Clothing for when you need the very best service and prices for your corporate gifts and clothing.  And yes, it includes your clothing for your next event!

If you are an entrepreneur over 50 with a story to share, you are welcome to get in contact with us.  

Under his leadership, NuEco Solar has gained a reputation for reliability and quality in the solar power industry, particularly in the context of South Africa's increasing energy costs. 

Adriaan is passionate about helping people invest in the right solar equipment to ensure the highest possible savings of energy costs in the future.

• Find out what makes him tick and
• what ticks him off
• where to invest your time & money, 
• how to leave a solid legacy for your children, and
• what you can and can't do without a supporting wife at home.

Host:  Christél Rosslee-Venter

Want to find out more about Expedition Business?

Visit us at www.expeditionbusiness.co.za. 

This episode of Expedition Business was sponsored by AddShine Corporate Gifts & Clothing for when you need the very best service and prices for your corporate gifts and clothing.  And yes, it includes your clothing for your next event!

If you are an entrepreneur over 50 with a story to share, you are welcome to get in contact with us.  

Sue Fuller-Good

These are the profound words of Sue-Fuller Good, the Body Whisperer.

Sue has been working as a specialist physiotherapist for the past 34 years, she is a registered life coach and facilitator of wellbeing.

Her postgraduate training in Mindfulness, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Coaching, Pain, Sexual Function, Yoga, Pilates and Movement Science underpins her commitment of lifetime studies.

Sue started and runs Body Brilliance and the Energy-Incubator. Both these companies help people to truly thrive, both on the inside and the outside.

Adventure and sport have been at the heart of Sue’s life. She has climbed mountains in distant lands and run across islands, travelled widely and met people from all around the world.

In between all of this, Sue is a committed Mom, speaker, a published author, a teacher and a healer. Her talks inspire and her work shows people how they can truly have it all.

• How does Sue cope with all these diverse roles?
• Where does her kids fit into all of this?
• What does Sue regret the most?
• What would she change if she had an opportunity to do so?

Listen to these and other questions posed to Sue in our conversation.

Host:  Christél Rosslee-Venter

Want to find out more about Expedition Business?

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This episode of Expedition Business was sponsored by AddShine Corporate Gifts & Clothing for when you need the very best service and prices for your corporate gifts and clothing.  And yes, it includes your clothing for your next event!

PS: If you are an entrepreneur over 50 with a story to share, you are welcome to get in contact with us.  

These are the words of Warren King after organizing his very first Run The Berg Trail Run Event in the Northern Drakensberg. Warren pivoted from Corporate Investment Guru at Investec to Trail Run Entrepreneur in 2010.

• Does he regret his decision to leave a cushy corporate position?
• Are there too many trail runs in South Africa at the moment?
• What advice does he have for entrepreneurs who want to start their own event?
• What changes does Warren want to make within the next 3 - 5 Years?
• And many more.

Oh yes, Warren also shares his feelings about the difference between a road runner & a trail runner.  A VERY debatable subject with many views.

Want to learn more about the Warren King's iconic South African Trail Races?

1. Runtheberg.co.za 
2. Klipspringerchallenge.co.za  
3. Wildjoburg.co.za 

Or look them up on Facebook:

1. Runtheberg
2. Klipspringer Challenge
3. Wild Joburg

Host:  Christél Rosslee-Venter

Want to find out more about Expedition Business?

Visit us at www.expeditionbusiness.co.za. 

This episode of Expedition Business was sponsored by AddShine Corporate Gifts & Clothing for when you need the very best service and prices for your corporate gifts and clothing.  And yes, it includes your clothing for your next event!

If you are an entrepreneur over 50 with a story to share, you are welcome to get in contact with us.  

Yoke's approach is based on the Japanese art of Kintsugi, which involves repairing broken pottery with lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. Similarly, she works with leaders and teams to help them overcome challenges, find their voice, and step into their power.
Through her leadership development, culture enhancement, emotional intelligence training, and communication skills workshops, Yoke empowers her clients to create meaningful workspaces and develop a growth mindset. Her clients come from diverse industries, including automotive, retail, manufacturing, engineering, advertising, publishing, legal, and academic.

Yoke founded Y-Connect in 2017, a company that provides training, coaching, and consulting services to help leaders and teams achieve their goals. She is a Professional member of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (PSASA) and has achieved the Distinguished Toastmaster award from Toastmasters International

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https://y-connect.biz/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yokevandam/

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Through her efforts with Sari for Change, Rayana is making a significant impact on women's lives by providing them with opportunities for socio-economic transformation.

On the Award side, the list keeps on getting longer. SABF Social Innovation Award Winner 2022, and she won the Goldman Sachs Fortune Global Women Leader Award 2020. 

Rayana is also a mother of five daughters, a sustainable fashion consultant, life coach, and a community change agent.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayana-edwards-8abb9a54/

https://www.sariforchange.co.za/

Host:  Christél Rosslee-Venter

Want to find out more about Expedition Business?

Visit us at www.expeditionbusiness.co.za. 

If you are an entrepreneur over 50 with a story to share, you are welcome to get in contact with us. 

Have you ever considered starting your own restaurant or frozen food brand?  Then you cannot miss out on this episode!

Three years ago Sue Gajathar embarked on a journey to try the global initiative Veganuary, which is a month dedicated to going vegan. It is at that point that my life changed.

Growing up in a small town in KwaZulu-Natal, she was raised by my mother who was an entrepreneur.  Her career as a specialist expatriate tax consultant took a massive fork in the road when a Veganuary challenge turned into what is known today as The Vegan Chef!

"I am vegan because of the health and environmental benefits of a vegan lifestyle. My family test kitchen ignited my passion to want to share my experience with others.  The vegan food cart in Sandton became so popular that I had to choose between my career and my newfound passion."

TVC's vision is to become the first vertically integrated global leader in the manufacturing, retailing, and restaurant industry for vegan and plant-based food and products. Their goal is to deliver gourmet cruelty-free vegan food that is delicious, good for our customer's well-being, and produced in an environmentally sustainable way.

Listen to this podcast to find out more about The Vegan Chef's passion for top-of-the-range vegan food and the why's, what's, and hows of starting your restaurant and or frozen food range.

Expedition Business is hosted by Christél Rosslee-Venter

Some of The Vegan Chef's accolades:

• EY  Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ EMEIA class of 2021
• “Best Vegan Food Chain – South Africa”  Luxlife 
  “Best Vegan 2023” Uber Eats
• “Top 10 list of Eco-Conscious Vegan Restaurants in the world” Happy Cow
• “Restaurant of the Month, globally, for August 2021” Abillion 
• Exhibiting Chef at the Plant-Powered Show
• Exhibiting Chef at ECR House & Garden Show
• Founder of the Fourways Rustic & Gourmet Market - promotion of job creation and sustainability of small businesses 

The company's range includes chilli sauces, pestos, chutneys, and jams, all made with organically grown ingredients and no added nonsense. Through its partnership with the local NGO Guba, Black Mamba trains smallholders in permaculture and organic farming and buys the fresh produce from them to make its goods.

To date, 60 farmers are part of their value chain, and their direct positive impact reaches over 1000 individuals in Eswatini. The company has won several Great Taste Awards in the UK for its sauces and exports to several countries including the US, the UK, Germany, Norway, and Taiwan.

Claudia Castellanos is passionate about changing the world one chilli at a time and is an impact entrepreneur and food rebel.

She holds an MBA from ESADE with a focus in Marketing and a degree in Finance and International Relations from the Universidad Externado de Colombia. She is a Future of Food Fellowship Fellow and has received several awards, including the WIA Awardee 2020, the 500 Most Influential Africans in the World 2021, the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women 2022, and the Trophee des Anciens Eleves du Lycee Francais dans le monde 2022.

Host:  Christél Rosslee-Venter

Want to find out more about Expedition Business?

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But this is not where the story ends.

A couple of marathons, two International Masters' Degrees, and just over a decade later Rael has managed to reinvent himself.  Bigger & better.  In fact, he has aced the reinvention so well, that deserves Reinvention Platinum Status.

The dramas he faced shaped him for bigger and better journeys ahead.  And in-between he learned how to navigate away from the 20th floor.  Or so it seems.

If you need some serious inspiration, this is one Expedition Business episode that you must listen to from beginning to end. 

In the car, at the gym, or in your tekkies on the road.

Expedition Business is hosted by Christél Rosslee-Venter.

This episode is sponsored by AddShine Corporate Gifts & Clothing. It's all about helping your team to shine spectacularly!

She is known for her wide-ranging expertise, diverse experience working with both local and global clients, and an excellent industry reputation.

Tiffany is passionate about teaching and empowering others, whether it's helping someone craft a brilliant email subject line or guiding them into self-employment.

She even offers an online course on freelancing. Tiffany Markman is also recognized for her social media survival strategy, focusing on maximizing results with minimal time and effort.

Additionally, she is a published author and a successful word nerd, showcasing her talent and dedication in the field of writing

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-markman/

Website – http://tiffanymarkman.co.za

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TiffanyMarkman

X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/tiffanymarkman

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tiffanymarkman/

Medium column – https://tiffanymarkman.medium.com

TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffanymarkman 

She has more than 26 years of franchise consulting experience across the telecommunications, automotive, restaurant, and retail industries. During her years in the industry, she has served on amongst others, the council of the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA), been the keynote speaker at numerous SME franchising events, and has co-authored a couple of publications on franchising.

Whether you are keen on social franchising or commercial franchising, Anita has got her ear on the ground, her sleeves rolled up, and is passionate about expanding the economy through franchising development.

"You can make it happen. Arthur Ash, the tennis player said: start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.

Tim Wagner is a former burnt-out executive now turned Breathwork Alchemist.

He now specialises in breaking business professionals and teams out of the stress cycle using breath to create transformation in their well-being and mindset.  

Tim worked for over 30 years in hospitality, and his businesses, before turning full-time to focus on personal development and professional speaking.  

Speaking with enthusiasm, passion, and tenacious energy, Tim will inspire you to reach new heights, dream bigger, and live a life by design and not default. 

He has worked for a number of international networks including BBC, CNN, and Al Jazeera.  He is the author of 9 books.  House of War, Only the Dead and The King's Shilling are thrillers based on his travels around the world as a journalist.  His latest book Red Air is based on his experiences filming with the US Marines in Afghanistan.

He is also the author of the popular children's books:  Arabella, the Moon and the Magic Mongongo Nut and Arabella the Secret King and the Amulet from Timbuktu which are set in Johannesburg and Knysna.  He is working on the third volume in the series. 

https://www.hamiltonwende.com/

https://www.facebook.com/hamilton.wende

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamilton-wende-516598/

As CEO of the Adventure Racing World Series (AR World Series), Heidi Muller has expanded this global series of Adventure Racing events by building relationships, sharing her knowledge and experience, mentoring race directors, and infusing her commitment to the sport into every interaction. With more than 25 years in sport and business, navigating the way forward for the global AR World Series brand is a new era for this visionary businesswoman.

Over the many years, Adventure Racing has taught Heidi lessons and skills that she implements in her daily life – from raising her children, nurturing friendships, and developing partnerships, to confronting challenges, and running her business.

Her ambitious drive together with her experience in business, and as a competitor and Race Director establishes her pedigree and sets Heidi apart as a woman leading the way with the global Adventure Racing World Series brand under her stewardship.

Christél Rosslee-Venter had the privilege of talking to Heidi about the highs & lows of her entrepreneurial challenge.

1. Would you consider writing a book about your romantic endeavors with adventure racing?
2. Do you agree with Magda Wierzycka, who talks openly in her autobiography 
   Magda about the value of making an effort with your appearance, even though you often find yourself in some pretty rough terrain?
3. How do you manage to bring up your children in such a hectic, nomadic lifestyle?

4. What are the fun & exciting ways that you use to regroup, refocus & rejuvenate?

5. If you could be your 20-year-old self again …. And you could change anything …. What would that be?

and a whole lot more.

Heidi also talks extensively about the value that her mother and God play in her business journey!  A story in progress.

#southafricanentrepreneur #heidimuller #adventureracing 

#expeditionafrica #entrepreneurpodcast #entrepreneur

His entrepreneurial spirit eventually led him to the world of running, where he founded Mindful Runner. Initially starting as a running shoe shop, the business evolved under Fred's vision and leadership. Today, Mindful Runner stands as a unique coaching business, utilizing Fred’s homegrown 'Narrative-based' coaching methodology.

This approach, placing clients at the center of their own stories, reflects Fred's innovative mindset, seamlessly blending his passion for running with his entrepreneurial acumen.

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In layman's terms, Fred takes ordinary people like myself and exposes them to a running culture as well as running experiences far beyond your wildest dreams.  One such experience was the 3-Day Mahai Adventure Weekend where we started with a 50km Mount Aux Sources run on Day 1.  Click here for my account of how this adventure weekend culminated into a few very good business lessons.

https://www.mindfulrunner.co.za

https://www.facebook.com/MindfulRunnerJHB

https://www.instagram.com/mindfulrunner/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindful-runner/

Ian Fuhr is the living definition of a serial entrepreneur in South Africa.

His working career is lined with a number of entrepreneurial start-up businesses, which include:

• His retail chain Super Mart was sold to Edcon in 2003 and was rebranded to Jet Mart.
• His record company Priority Records was sold to Jive Records of the UK.
• Ian also had a race relations and customer service consultancy called Labour Link which consulted to public companies between 1991 and 1997.
• And then he started the first national chain of beauty salons called Sorbet which he launched in 2005.
  
  The Sorbet business has subsequently grown to 225 franchised salons and is the largest chain of salons in Africa. In 2017, Sorbet was sold to Long4Life, a listed company.
  
  Ian subsequently left Sorbet in February 2019 and set up a new coaching and consulting organization called The Hatch Institute.
  
  Hatch is aimed largely at helping business leaders with the issues of self-development, culture, leadership, customer service, and race relations.

Ian Fuhr has written three books:

“Get that feeling” (2014).  This book tells the story of his lifelong entrepreneurial journey which started when he was 22 years old.

“The Soul of Sorbet” (2018). This book highlights the power and competitive advantage of the corporate culture of the Sorbet business. 

“Cultureneering” (2021) This book shows how to build a strong culture in a diverse workforce that lays the platform for obsessive customer service.

“Today, I’m even more passionate about culture than ever before, which is why I’ve launched the Hatch Institute. I truly believe that we’ve built a framework that any business can embrace and follow. I believe that if we all become ‘cultureneers’, we can change the face of business in South Africa, solve race relations in a meaningful and impactful way, and spread success across our country and all levels of society.”

This episode is hosted by Christél Rosslee-Venter and sponsored by addShine Promotions.

For more information on how to become involved with Expedition Business, please visit www.expeditionbusiness.co.za. 

These are the inspiring words of Wayne Duvenage, at the helm of the OUTA challenge to slow down corruption in South Africa to manageable portions.  

Christél Rosslee-Venter had the privilege of talking to Wayne about the matters of his heart.  These include:

• How the hell does he stay positive through all the years of fighting corruption in South Africa?
• Does he ever have time to sleep?
• Does he really believe change is possible?
• How does he manage to keep all the business balls in the air?
• What are the fun & exciting ways that he uses to regroup, refocus & rejuvenate?
• Does he still have family and friends?
• If he could be 20 years old again, and he could change anything, what would that be?
• What are the metaphorical mountains that he still wants to climb within the next 3 to 5 years?
• Wayne's views on the possibility of success in South Africa.

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Brothers Mark & John Collins, co-founders of the most sought-after trail running event in South Africa, the Otter Run, have perfected the marriage between adrenaline and entrepreneurship and made it cooler than the Matric boy sitting at the back of the bus.

Expedition Business was fortunate enough to have bumped into Mark Collins while doing an Otter Hike on the same day that Mark and his team did a recce run for the upcoming 2023 Otter Run and we have invited him to share the highs and lows of his business adventures. 

• All the events that Mark & John are involved in.
• How easy is it to start your own successful trail race in South Africa?
• Is there money to be made from trail running events?
• How to climb out of the sit-in-a-hole days?
• Do trailrunners dope?
• What is the next mountain to climb?
• And much more.

Some of Mark's personal sporting achievements include:

• SA Team Camel Trophy 1998
• 5th World Championships (Switzerland) 2001 Spanish Team
• 1st Spanish Extreme Final
• Spain 2001, Spanish Team
• 4th Eco-Challenge Fiji 2002
• 5th Raid Gauloises (Vietnam) Spanish Team
• 5th World Championship (Canada ) 2004, SA Team
• 6th World Championships New Zealand 2006, NZ Team
• 1st place in 11 x National Races 2001- 2006
• 1st SA Team Expedition Africa 2014
• 1st Expedition Africa 2016
• 4th World Championships 2016 (Australia)

#OtterAfricanTrainRun #ExpeditionBusiness #SouthAfricanEntrepreneurs

#leavingitbetterbecauseyouwerethere #chasefulfillment #dontchasemoney

#christelrossleeventer

With her extensive experience in the South African fashion industry and her appearance on popular shows like Survivor South Africa and Shark Tank, Shona has established herself as a resilient and adventurous entrepreneur. 

Her brand, Thursdays, mirrors her exuberant personality, creating an empowering and inclusive space for both women and men. 

Shona's entrepreneurial journey is a testament to her dedication and creativity, making her an inspiring guest for Expedition Business.

#southafricanentrepreneur #sharktanksouthafrica #survivorsouthafrica 
#entrepreneursuccess #entrepreneurdedication #entrepreneursurvival 

www.thursdays.co.za 

www.expeditionbusiness.co.za

www.addventures.co.za 

The idea was first conceptualized while on a trendspotting trip to the UK, after noticing the craft trend shifting between categories with gin making the biggest impact.

Consumers are always looking for a story in their product. They want a drinking experience and ingredients with which they can both relate and be playful.

The rise in female entrepreneurs is a wave that she was very much at the forefront of, and she stands today as an inspiration not only to women everywhere but also to her two daughters who have supported her throughout it all.

It is her view that in this World and in Africa, a girl must be entrepreneurial in all that they do, and it is her goal to leave as much of a legacy with her children through her journey as with her end success. 

Simone continues to channel her own advice in the hope that one day she will be able to simply ‘climb mountains and explore’ - ‘work hard, stay real, create partnerships, believe, and always be authentic and true. 

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Expedition Business is an opportunity to talk to our inspiring South African entrepreneurs about the highs & lows of their business journey and how they manage to keep the flame of business adventure burning.

Your host: Christél Rosslee-Venter

www.expeditionbusiness.co.za

www.addventures.co.za

#entrepreneurjourney #entrepreneurchallenges #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneur #proudlysouthafrican #expeditionbusiness

When Regorapetse Serote found out she had cancer, she was devastated. 

And that was the good news.  She soon found out her Stage 3 cancer had spread to Stage 4 cancer and she was 3 months pregnant!!

Most entrepreneurs pack up and go home after the slightest hump in the road.

Regorapetse started a business when she was at the top of the Everest of challenges!!  If there was a Gold Olympic medal for fight and perseverance, Re should be the first recipient.

Listen to how she is building the road the leaving a massive legacy, She Speaks SA,  one pebble at a time.

PLEASE support She Speaks SA!!  

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Sebastian Daniels has more than ten years of experience in developing businesses in informal (township and rural) South African markets.

He is the CEO and founder of Ground Culture, a company that works to connect businesses from the informal market to the formal sector.

Ground Culture does this by simplifying their logistical systems, upgrading brands, and aiding in the development of business models to ensure they keep growing.

Sebastian graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Finance Degree.

Sebastian is a South African entrepreneur success story motivated to integrate South Africans from all backgrounds and create a truly united nation that uses its unique differences and cultures to thrive.

Sponsor:  addVentures Business Club

Host:  Christél Rosslee-Venter

Podcast Production & Marketing:  addVentures Communication

www.groundculture.co.za

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-daniels-101453a6/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christél-rosslee-venter/

www.expeditionbusiness.co.za

https://club.addventures.co.za   

#southafricanentrepreneurs #southafricanentrepreneurssuccessstories #expeditionbusiness

We spoke to Paul about:

• what inspires him to do what he does,
• how Civitas differ from organisations like YPO,
• what makes him feel on top of the world,
• the major challenges that he has faced in his career,
• how he copes when things get out of control,
• most inspirational books & quotes,
• his next mountains to climb, and
• many more.

Expedition Business is an opportunity to talk to our inspiring South African entrepreneurs about the highs & lows of their business journey and how they manage to keep the flame of business adventure burning.

Your host: Christél Rosslee-Venter

www.expeditionbusiness.co.za

www.addventures.co.za

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#entrepreneurmindset #Civitas #businessadventure

#YPO #southafricanentrepreneurs #southafricanentrepreneurssuccessstories #expeditionbusiness 

Samantha started Oryx Desert Salt 12 years ago, packing grinders on her dining room table. She is deeply passionate about sharing and making this healthy essential desert salt available globally, making a difference to people’s health and the environment with reusable long-lasting grinders. Oryx Desert Salt was launched nationally in the USA 2 years ago and has supplied 23 countries to date.

This podcast interview is available on all major Podcast Platforms, including:

• Spotify
• Apple Podcast
• Podbean
• PlayerFM
• Google Podcast
• & more.

https://oryxdesertsalt.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthaskyring/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christ%C3%A9l-rosslee-venter/

https://club.addventures.co.za/networking-for-entrepreneurs/

Listen to: 

• Herman's advice for entrepreneurs in South Africa today
• How he manages to regroup, refocus & rejuvenate his soul
• The mountains that he wants to climb in the next 3 - 5 years
• and much more in between.

Hosted by Christél Rosslee-Venter

Remember to subscribe, like & share on your favourite podcast platform.

www.expeditionbusiness.co.za

www.businessadventures.co.za

Are you keen on becoming involved in 'Expedition Business'?

Contact us today: 

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#entrepreneursuccessstories #welovesouthafrica #southafricanentrepreneurs #southafricanentrepreneurssuccessstories #expeditionbusiness 

From an entrepreneurial perspective, his work at the Artisans Training Foundation is of immense importance to not only the economy of South Africa but to the future of each individual prospective artisan signing up to change their futures.

We also talk about why South Africa needs more artisans and how, unlike popular belief, this could be the path to immense financial rewards.

As an added benefit, our conversation with Richard highlights the reality that sustainable living is within each person's reach. How we can grow our own vegetables even if we have a stoep as small as the size of a door.

But Richard’s life is not all work and no play. This episode will give you a snapshot of the immense value of exchanging the hustle & bustle of the big city for the rural village of Paul Roux in the Free State.

https://www.artisantraining.co.za/artisan-training-foundation/

http://www.richardlewis.co.za/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardlewis-strategy/ 

Have you listened to the rest of our available podcasts?
Get the full list of podcasts here:  www.expeditionbusiness.co.za.

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Expedition Business is an opportunity to talk to our inspiring South African entrepreneurs about the highs & lows of their business journey and how they manage to keep the flame of business adventure burning.

This episode is sponsored by addVENTURES Communication & addVENTURES Ffounders Club.

If you are an artisan who needs inspiration on how to grow your business, addVENTURES would LOVE to assist you.  Visit www.addventures.co.za and club.addventures.co.za for more info on how addVENTURES can assist you in building your business's brand.  No matter how small or established.

But 12 years of blood, sweat & tears on the rugby field does not shield him from the realities of entrepreneurship.

In this podcast, Corné speaks about:

* leaving home at the age of 4!

* the responsibility that comes from privilege.

* business partnerships with fellow rugby teammates.

* the difference that he still wants to make in South Africa.

* the Robin Sharma Lighthouse Effect.

* & much more.

***Please remember to subscribe, share & comment on this podcast***

Find more detail on Corné Krige at:

www.ckadvertising.co.za

www.cornekrige.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/corn%C3%A9-krige-1b49066/ 

Read more about the "Expedition Business" projects here:

www.expeditionbusiness.co.za

www.businessadventures.co.za

www.club.addventures.co.za

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Expedition Business is an opportunity to talk to our inspiring South African entrepreneurs about the highs & lows of their business journey and how they manage to keep the flame of business adventure burning.

This podcast was sponsored by NuEco Solar: Your #1 Solar Solution in Gauteng.

www.nuecosolar.co.za 

This is the message of Erik Vermeulen, Behavioral Strategist, International Speaker & Adventurer.

Life is too short to miss the adventure.

With an oversupply of ex-wives and worn-out shoes, Erik is the best guide through the salt-pans of life.

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Expedition Business is an opportunity to talk to our inspiring South African entrepreneurs about the highs & lows of their business journey and how they manage to keep the flame of business adventure burning.

#Battleofthesports

#kilimanjaro

#Aconcagua
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www.expeditionbusiness.org.za

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-vermeulen-54aa2b1/

https://www.facebook.com/ErikVermeulen

#ffounders #expeditionbusiness

Plus it contains a massive amount of Jules' life wisdom.

Don't forget to subscribe & share this episode with all your friends and family.

We need you to keep this entrepreneurial service going!!

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Expedition Business is an opportunity to talk to our inspiring South African entrepreneurs about the highs & lows of their business journey and how they manage to keep the flame of business adventure burning.

www.realfoodfactory.co.za 
https://nuecosolar.co.za/
https://ffounders.co.za/expedition-business-south-african-entrepreneur-success-stories/

#real_food_factory

An artisan food brand against the giant mass producers of the world.

Nothing gives him more joy than to take a sling when he feels like fun.

Or take his business partner home with him.

Entrepreneurship is in his blood.

Listen for more insights on:

• The Hellmans’ Gap
• Why employees should all vote
• How to fix the Rainbow Nation
• Funding a food brand
• Artisinal food’s heart & soul

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Expedition Business is an opportunity to talk to our inspiring South African entrepreneurs about the highs & lows of their business journey and how they manage to keep the flame of business adventure burning.

https://nomu.co.za/

https://nomu.co.za/minimakes/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-raphaely-40952b22a

https://www.facebook.com/NOMUBrands

From being unemployed and out of cash to being an inspiration to infinite entrepreneurs.

He has been featured on almost all the major radio stations, SABC, and endless newspapers.

This is the story of someone who believes that he is in control of his own destiny.

And he wholeheartedly believes that certain stages need to happen.  This is not the end…..

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Expedition Business is an opportunity to talk to our inspiring South African entrepreneurs about the highs & lows of their business journey and how they manage to keep the flame of business adventure burning.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lehubedu-mohlabe-312a5454/

https://www.goodthingsguy.com/business/small-coffee-business-inspires-south-africans-this-winter/

Frank Vein is the epitome of an escapee from corporate South Africa into fulfilling his dreams.

This podcast is not only for every entrepreneur out there who finds themselves in a corner and in need of a flight plan but for all our corporate warriors feeling stuck at the bottom of the hill.

Points of interest: 

00:16:30 - Cycling through feast & fathom

00:22:25 - Collapse or evolution of the banking industry

00:27:30 - The depression corner

00:29:03 - Escaping into flight

00:32:35 - Starting Business Sooner

00:36:40 - Science journals can be fun

00:41:02 - The next mountain to conquer

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Expedition Business is an opportunity to talk to our inspiring South African entrepreneurs about the highs & lows of their business journey and how they manage to keep the flame of business adventure burning.

#expeditionbusiness #bankingexecutives #businessadventures #corporatesouthafrica #entrepreneurdevelopment #entrepreneurinspiration

Suezette is a highly passionate global leadership coach, inspirational speaker, influencer, author, emcee, fire walk master, high altitude mountaineer & radio presenter with a passion for De Rust in the Klein Karoo and life in general.

Suezette is also the founder of Vroue Wat Voorloop, a program where she is the driving force behind inspiring women from all walks of life to face their fears and evolve into what they were destined to be!

A few of her varied clients over the years include:

• Air Namibia
• Rennies Travel
• FNB Namibia
• SASOL
• Exarro
• Transnet
• BHP Billiton
• Old Mutual
• Anglo Ashanti
• SA Breweries
• Media 24
• University Stellenbosh
• University Johannesburg
• Sanlam
• Kenya Airways
• Coca-Cola Swaziland,
• and many more.

This is Suezette's account of the highlights and low points of her career and the fun and exciting ways that she uses to regroup, refocus and rejuvenate her mind, body, and soul to take on the next mountain that she wants to conquer.

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Expedition Business is an opportunity to talk to our inspiring South African entrepreneurs about the highs & lows of their business journey and how they manage to keep the flame of business adventure burning.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/suezette-smit-92b34110/

https://www.facebook.com/suezette.smit

https://www.facebook.com/radiokleinkaroo

https://www.facebook.com/sue.smit66

As can be expected, Veli also dropped a whole lot of value bombs. This program is sponsored by: AddVenture Business Coaching & Content: Rediscover the Adventure in Business.

https://addventurebusinesscoaching.co.za/

This is the story of his highs and lows of business.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/ffou...

https://www.facebook.com/ffounders/

https://www.franchisingplus.co.za/https://whichfranchise.co.za/

#entrepreneur #sustainableentrepreneurship #inspirational #sustainablebusiness #sacrifice #adviceforentrepreneurs #inspirational #sacrifice #networkingforentrepreneurs #interviewwithentrepreneurs #adviceforentrepreneurs #subscriber #viral #franchises

#nandos #seattlecoffee

Today the CG Tech group of companies employs more than 4500 people in 6 operating companies across the EMEA Super region through 8 companies. Jason is also the CEO of Al Laith as well as director of The Virtulab, Prommac, New Age, and Kumunyack.

This is the story of Jason English's entrepreneurial highs and lows and how he managed to build himself up from a paramedic in the Police Force to the Global Entrepreneur & Influencer that he has become.

As promised, here are the links to the companies mentioned in the video:

https://www.merchanthotel.co.za/accom...

https://lakeumuzi.co.za/

#entrepreneurinterviews #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneur #inspirational

Apart from all his adventures, Ryno is also a qualified Chartered Accountant and partner in a number of diverse businesses.

Listen to:

• How does he manage all his adventures while being a full-time entrepreneur?
• What are his views on business as well as his theory on the future of South African Business and entrepreneurs in South Africa?
• Who is his big inspiration?
  
  

Want to learn more about Ryno?

https://rynogriesel.co.za/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryno-griesel-697ab81a6/

https://www.facebook.com/ryno.griesel.7

https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fryno_griesel

https://www.instagram.com/ryno_griesel/

Ryno’s sponsors include:

https://salomonsports.co.za/

https://fordfourways.hatfieldgroup.co.za/

https://www.trekbikes.com/za/en_ZA/