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

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Introduction to reselling journey

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Connecting through mutual friend Joel

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Immigration journey from South Africa to the US

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Transition from e-commerce to media company

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Sponsorship shoutouts and business challenges during COVID

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Lessons learned as an entrepreneur

Time: [00:27:38]

Conversation on navigating through challenges in business

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Importance of rewarding oneself as an entrepreneur

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Pivoting strategies and collaborations in business

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Challenges and lessons in hiring employees

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Hiring and company structure

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Bridging the faith gap in hiring

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Establishing success criteria

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Giving space for failure

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Moving up in business roles

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Lessons from successful partnerships

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Navigating challenging business situations

Time: [00:56:27]

Dealing with conflict in business

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Overcoming contentious relationships

Time: [01:02:36]

Leaving a legacy through values