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Expedition Business shares the highs & lows of our inspirational South African Entrepreneurs’ and what they do to keep the flame of business adventure burning. We believe that every South African Entrepreneur has the power to change the world for good. We believe in the positive impact of South African Entrepreneurship on the environment, society, and on ourselves. We believe that it is possible to get more South African Entrepreneurs to their own mountain tops. More info: www.expeditionbusiness.co.za | yes@addventures.co.za Your host: Christél Rosslee-Venter Headline Sponsor: addVENTURES Academy *More sponsorship packages are available.*

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May 13, 2025Episode 5135 min

Jorge Calisto - Time To Move On

Jorge Calisto is synonymous with all things Portuguese. The visionary behind Calisto, Senhor Fast Foods, The Sauce Kitchen and Allegiance Properties co-owner, to name a few. 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 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. & addVentures Business Club. AddShine Corporate Gifts & Clothing for when you are impatient, need colour in your life & hate wasting money. And yes, they also supply the best quality branded clothing & gifts. addVentures Business Club helps entrepreneurs to rediscover the adventure in their business. From business coaching, brand building, and ultimately helping you to communicate better with yourself and those around you.

April 23, 2025Episode 5051 min

Herman Bezuidenhout - Age Is Just A Number

Herman Bezuidenhout is a Global Trade and Foreign Exchange Specialist, Founder/CEO of BeztForex and an Amazon Best-Selling Author of Is This Place Too Small for Me? focusing on business strategy and personal growth. 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 Episode Sponsor: addShine Gifts, Clothing, Banners & Flags We believe that it is our duty to help you make your brand shine. With over 30 years of experience in the brand-building industry, we know which corporate clothing, gifts, banners & flags will work for your company

April 3, 2025Episode 4958 min

Gerhard Moolman - The Economy of Faith

Gerhard Moolman, is the Founder & CEO of ALTSA, the leading commercial and industrial LED Lighting Solutions provider in Africa, as well as the largest lighting replacement company in Africa. 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! https://altsa.co.za/home https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhard-moolman-56772078/?originalSubdomain=za

March 6, 2025Episode 4844 min

Tersia Burger - The Business of Stepping Stones

In this episode of Expedition Business, we delve into the inspiring journey of Tersia Burger, CEO of Stepping Stone Hospice. 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 Want to find out more about Expedition Business? Visit us at www.expeditionbusiness.co.za. 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. 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!

February 18, 2025Episode 4751 min

Chantelle Botha - Stop Asking Why & Start Asking What's Next

Chantelle Botha, also known as The Catalyst, is a powerhouse of transformation and unapologetic authenticity. Having overcome addiction twice and rebuilt her life with purpose, she now empowers others to reclaim their true identity. 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 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!

December 4, 2024Episode 461 hr 1 min

Sarah Collins - Pushing An Elephant Through a Needle

Founded by Sarah Collins in 2008, the Wonderbag was developed as a solution to the South African energy shortage, forcing blackouts across the country. 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? 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!

November 26, 2024Episode 4557 min

Klippies Kritzinger - Giving More Than He Takes

Klippies Kritzinger is the CEO of VBC or Vaal Business Community. 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.

October 31, 2024Episode 4447 min

Adriaan Rossouw - A Salt of the Earth Entrepreneur

Salt-of-the-Earth Person: "Preserve, enhance, and improve the world with God's love and values." Perplexity Adriaan Rossouw is the Director of NuEco Solar, a company based in Gauteng, South Africa, specializing in solar energy solutions. 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.

October 24, 2024Episode 431 hr 1 min

Sue Fuller-Good - No Amount of Wealth Will Bring Back Your Health

"No amount of wealth will bring back your health." 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? 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! PS: If you are an entrepreneur over 50 with a story to share, you are welcome to get in contact with us.

August 1, 2024Episode 421 hr 9 min

Warren King - From Corporate Life to Trail Run Entrepreneurship

"For the first time in my life, I have created something out of nothing. And here are 500 people who have come and are just having a ball. And the joy and the happiness and the stress and the drama and the excitement and everything else was just fantastic. " 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? Runtheberg.co.za Klipspringerchallenge.co.za Wildjoburg.co.za Or look them up on Facebook: Runtheberg Klipspringer Challenge 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.