Expedition Business

Mark Collins - From Camel to Otter & Beyond

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.
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
 
 

Shona Macdonald - Let your light shine

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.#southafricanentrepreneur #sharktanksouthafrica #survivorsouthafrica #entrepreneursuccess #entrepreneurdedication #entrepreneursurvival 
 
www.thursdays.co.za 
www.expeditionbusiness.co.za
www.addventures.co.za 
 

Lolo Ndlovu - At the forefront of SA’s sneaker revolution

Simone Musgrave - Crafting a journey to innovation

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

Regorapetse Serote - A South African Entrepreneur Success Story Despite Cancer

A South African Entrepreneur's Success Story despite Stage 4 Cancer!
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!!  
https://www.shespeakssa.com/https://www.instagram.com/she_speakssa/https://www.linkedin.com/company/2909-pty-ltd/  https://www.shespeakssa.com/shopThey need ALL the help they can get.PLUS .... Expedition Business needs your help as well. Please download, subscribe & share our podcasts on your favourite podcast platform (Apple, Spotify, Podbean, etc).  The more downloads we get, the stronger our service of South African entrepreneur success stories becomes, and the more entrepreneurs we can help.Expedition Business:  The highs & lows of our South African Entrepreneurs and how they manage to keep the flame of business adventure burning!
 
#expeditionbusiness #southafricanentrepreneurs #southafricanentrepreneurssuccessstories

Sebastian Daniels - The bridge between informal & formal economies

A South African Entrepreneur Success Story born from a passion for equality
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

Paul Smith - Find the right mountain to climb

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,
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
 
#entrepreneurjourney #entrepreneurchallenges
#entrepreneurmindset #Civitas #businessadventure
#YPO #southafricanentrepreneurs #southafricanentrepreneurssuccessstories #expeditionbusiness 

Samantha Skyring - Salt of the Earth

Who'd think that your choice of salt can make a massive difference in your life!!  It might even be the source of everlasting inspiration .... or so it seems if you listen to the endless energy & enthusiasm of Samantha Skyring!!Samantha Skyring is an entrepreneur at heart.  She was working 2 jobs at 13 and at 19 her dad threw her in the deep end to run an aircraft interior refurbishing business with 30 staff. She then went on to start Kayak Africa on Lake Malawi.Her next passion was the 20,000 drums NGO she started, workshopping children in disadvantaged communities across the country.  
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:
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& 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/
 

Herman Mashaba - Take Responsibility for Action

Herman Mashaba is one of South Africa's most well-known successful black entrepreneurs prior to South Africa’s democracy in 1994 and he grew his business adventures even bigger in the New South Africa.
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-VenterRemember to subscribe, like & share on your favourite podcast platform.
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yes@addventures.co.za#hermanmashaba #actionsa #southafricanentrepreneurs #southafricanbusiness#entrepreneursuccessstories #welovesouthafrica #southafricanentrepreneurs #southafricanentrepreneurssuccessstories #expeditionbusiness 

Richard Lewis: The Artisan’s Path to Entrepreneurial Success

Richard Lewis is a man of many talents and exponential passions.
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/ 
 
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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.