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Great careers are built on discipline. Great lives are built on priorities. In this episode of The Bizzin Podcast, Des-lie sits down with Andrea, former professional cricketer turned entrepreneur, whose journey is shaped by sport, family, humility, and resilience. Growing up in a household where excellence was normal — Andrea learned early that success requires sacrifice, and that nothing in sport (or life) is guaranteed. He shares how the constant wins and losses of professional cricket prepared him to handle failure in business, and how retiring at the peak of his career just before Covid-19 pushed him into entrepreneurship sooner than expected. A devoted family man, Andrea speaks openly about why family comes first, why you must fight to keep them close, and why you cannot rely only on the name you built in sport to carry you into your next chapter. To him, success is simple: living up to what matters most in your life. A raw and inspiring conversation about identity, transition, and the courage it takes to start again — powered by Bizzin.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Bizzin.
By Des-lie van WykGreat careers are built on discipline. Great lives are built on priorities. In this episode of The Bizzin Podcast, Des-lie sits down with Andrea, former professional cricketer turned entrepreneur, whose journey is shaped by sport, family, humility, and resilience. Growing up in a household where excellence was normal — Andrea learned early that success requires sacrifice, and that nothing in sport (or life) is guaranteed. He shares how the constant wins and losses of professional cricket prepared him to handle failure in business, and how retiring at the peak of his career just before Covid-19 pushed him into entrepreneurship sooner than expected. A devoted family man, Andrea speaks openly about why family comes first, why you must fight to keep them close, and why you cannot rely only on the name you built in sport to carry you into your next chapter. To him, success is simple: living up to what matters most in your life. A raw and inspiring conversation about identity, transition, and the courage it takes to start again — powered by Bizzin.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of Bizzin.