About Confessions Of A Recovering Entrepreneur (C.O.R.E)
Empowering Entrepreneurs with real world stories of fortitude and grit - getting to the core of the journey
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As an incoming CEO, you are forced to show traction and meaningful improvement as soon as the first quarter. This sentiment is very negative and often disincentivises value creation for the business.
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26 Jun 2026
#016 – A Q1 like no other, nice guys finish last. . .
There is a temptation in investment to treat structuring as a technical exercise. Terms, returns, governance rights, incentives, reporting lines — all important, of course. But beneath those mechanics lies a deeper question: what kind of relationship are we building, and on what moral foundation does it stand?
Because a deal is not just a spreadsheet. It is an agreement about behavior, accountability, and expectation. And when ethics are compromised at the start, the consequences rarely stay confined to the contract. They spill into execution, decision-making, trust, and ultimately performance.
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27 May 2026
#015 Recruiting for a Startup
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9 Mar 2026
#014 - Nail Your Value Proposition
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24 Feb 2026
#013 - Decoding the Deal
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13 Feb 2026
#012 — The Billion-Dollar Mirage:
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27 Jan 2026
#011 - Venture Dynamics
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28 Aug 2025
#010 – Wanatu, iKhokha, FFA, and other industry insights
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6 Aug 2025
#009 - The Power of Discipline
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24 Jul 2025
#008 - What is the purpose of a business?
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21 Mar 2025
#007 - The Visionary Path
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27 Feb 2025
#006 - Execution is what matters
Farewell Hugo Snyman
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11 Feb 2025
#005 – Show me your mentor and I will show you, your potential for success
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28 Jan 2025
#004 - Entrepreneurship is about mental fortitude
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14 Jan 2025
#003 - Formal Introductions are in Order
Host Jamie Wheal and guest Mike Michalowicz dive into the art of authentic networking and how to cultivate meaningful relationships in business and life.
17 Dec 2024
#002 - What Constitutes a Business Case
Recovering entrepreneur shares insights on what constitutes a business case, helping entrepreneurs and small business owners make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
4 Dec 2024
#001 - What is an Entrepreneur
Understanding what entrepreneurship truly entails—and how it differs from business ownership and lifestyle businesses—is crucial for anyone contemplating a foray into the entrepreneurial landscape.
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15 Nov 2024
Hello World. . .
Host Yongama shares personal anecdotes and insights from her journey as a recovering entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of embracing vulnerability and imperfection in business and life.
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