Expedition Business

Fred Richardson is a seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse and rich background. His journey began in the realm of IT, where he was deeply involved in startups during the mid-90s and the early part of the 2000s. With a career spanning over 30 years in the IT sector, Fred has demonstrated a keen ability for innovation and a flair for pioneering new ventures.

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.

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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/

Expedition Business brings you the highs & lows of our inspiring South African Entrepreneurs and how they manage to keep the flame of business adventure burning. 

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.

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. 

"It's a mountain and we've got to climb it, or we go down the mountain and walk away and switch the lights off.  But this country's too beautiful and the people are too precious to walk away."

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?

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South African Entrepreneurs come in many shapes and sizes, and you definitely do not have to sit behind a desk to run your business competition into the sea.

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.

Some of Mark's personal sporting achievements include:

• SA Team Camel Trophy 1998

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Survivor SA's Shona Macdonald, is a dynamic South African Entrepreneur and the founder of Thursdays Lingerie & Swimwear who brings sexy underwear to Big Boobed women!   

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.

www.thursdays.co.za 

www.expeditionbusiness.co.za

www.addventures.co.za 

In 2015, Simone launched Musgrave Gin, South Africa’s first craft gin.

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

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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!!

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.

https://www.shespeakssa.com/

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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   

Paul Smith is a serial entrepreneur and writer. He has founded several companies in various industries, from boat manufacturing to innovation consulting. He currently runs Civitas, a private network for high-growth businesses in South Africa. He has a BCom from Rhodes University and a Master's degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Pretoria.

We spoke to Paul about:

• what inspires him to do what he does,

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