Albert van Wyk is well-known throughout South Africa as the @Millionaireat22. He is older now – but not that much at 25. After making his first million at the age of 22, Albert never looked back and currently owns businesses in tech, teaching/coaching and property.
We talk about the very basics including mindset, what he proposes you should read and why you should keep it simple at the start. My favourite quote from our chat:
“Don’t be a consumer and responder to everything. Rather be a creator of your own success.”
Below are some highlights from our interview. Please NOTE this podcast is in Afrikaans. Write to editor@bizwoman.co.za if you need an English transcription.
4:00 Hope for our youth
4:45 Why he left a good job to do his own thing
10:30 Side hustle vs. full time business. 3 key things to do before you take the leap
13:30 The biggest mistakes first-time entrepreneurs make
14:45 The talk you must have with family members
19:45 LIST OF BOOKS every start-up entrepreneur should read
21:45 The age-old dilemma with staff
23:20 People you can really trust
24:05 How leadership styles can keep you back or set you free
29:30 How he plans his days to stay on top of things
34:35 Action, action, action
35:25 Don’t lend your ears to nay-sayers
