Gentle Art Of Leadership Podcast – Daniel James Vandenberg
Introduction
Daniel James Vandenberg is an entrepreneur, husband, and marketer hailing from South Africa. He embarked on a life-altering adventure by immigrating to America, a decision that brought with it a myriad of challenges and obstacles. Daniel shares his evolution from flipping thrift items online to navigating the intricate world of dropshipping. Faced with policy changes and unforeseen hurdles, he found himself compelled to pivot once again, this time delving into the realms of web design and video production. Daniel candidly discusses the struggles of scaling his business, and the complexities of hiring the right talent to support his vision.
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Highlights From The Episode
Time: [00:00:00]
Introduction to reselling journey
Time: [00:01:55]
Connecting through mutual friend Joel
Time: [00:04:51]
Immigration journey from South Africa to the US
Time: [00:08:39]
Transition from e-commerce to media company
Time: [00:13:32]
Sponsorship shoutouts and business challenges during COVID
Time: [00:19:09]
Lessons learned as an entrepreneur
Time: [00:27:38]
Conversation on navigating through challenges in business
Time: [00:32:39]
Importance of rewarding oneself as an entrepreneur
Time: [00:36:47]
Pivoting strategies and collaborations in business
Time: [00:44:09]
Challenges and lessons in hiring employees
Time: [00:48:41]
Hiring and company structure
Time: [00:49:40]
Bridging the faith gap in hiring
Time: [00:50:38]
Establishing success criteria
Time: [00:51:46]
Giving space for failure
Time: [00:52:10]
Moving up in business roles
Time: [00:53:15]
Lessons from successful partnerships
Time: [00:55:02]
Navigating challenging business situations
Time: [00:56:27]
Dealing with conflict in business
Time: [00:57:40]
Overcoming contentious relationships
Time: [01:02:36]
Leaving a legacy through values
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