Snapshot of key achievements 1. Degree in isiXhosa & Psychology 2. Post graduate degree in Education 3. Taught isiXhosa for 8 years (speaks isiXhosa fluently) 4. Photo-journalist: Sponsored by Nikon, published globally 5. Launched own publishing business in 1987 6. Published for a number of South Africa’s blue-chip companies such as Sasol, Liberty, Metropolitan, Murray & Roberts and Volkswagen 7. Secured license to publish Entrepreneur in South Africa 8. Launched Entrepreneur in April 2006. Has grown 156% in counter sales and 96% in total sales in 15 months. Advertising sales possibly 3rd highest of all business titles 9. Recent speaking engagements; JCCI (Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce). Johnnie Walker Striding Man Society, Young Entrepreneurs Conference, GIBS MBA students and Business Women’s Association 10. Weekly Radio Show on Kaya FM 8pm – 8.30 pm, speaking on Entrepreneurship
Key strengths & areas of knowledge 1. Mastering the art of sales a. Sales is not for salesmen, it’s for everyone b. Building report c. Identifying a need d. Proposing a solution e. Closing the deal 2. Self-improvement: Your ‘not job’ a. Defining the CSFs (critical success factors) of your job b. Building your own personal brand & personal company c. Utilising excellence to drive results d. Sales as a driver of success e. The value of persistence 3. Entrepreneurship: what it takes to start and grow a business 4. Being extraordinary: Achieving against all odds a.Introduction: The law of cause and effect, the winning edge concept b. Principle One: Building your own personal company (as in personal brand) c. Principle Two: The power of self-belief d. Principle Three: The importance of differentiation e. Principle Four: How excellence drives results f. Principle Five: Persistence - the real estate of your character
What our clients say ...
"I found Andrew's presentation to be extremely relative to the topic as what was discussed with him. His presentation level was aimed at the delegates, and enjoyable, and he had the ability to mix humour the factual presentation. I would have no hesitation in using Andrew's services in the future, should the need arise." Warren Bruce, National Manager, African Life
"Andrew's presentation was very good for our audience and he often spoke in Xhosa which helped the understanding. He related the learning to personal experience which added credibility to his message... We will use Andrew again and would recommend him to similar audiences." Trevor Sussman, African Life
