Jacques Basson, king of the Afrikaans business podcast, taking global lessons home

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Many are surprised at the incredible success which many Afrikaners have made in business. I’m not among them. A Calvinist culture makes them well suited to an endeavor which rewards honesty, loyalty, hard work and single-minded focus. Not to forget the McGyver-like attribute that comes embedded in a people who believe “n Boer maak n plan.” As you’ll hear in this podcast, Jacques Basson is a successful entrepreneur in the UK service industry. But he’s spotted an emerging new opportunity in podcasting and has applied his curiosity and experience to build a dedicated audience. - Alec Hogg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Dec 2016 2AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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