Francois Joubert gives tools to entrepreneurs to reach their first financial goals
JOBURG – Francois Joubert changes the playing field for entrepreneurs and business owners to connect with each other, learn and grow their businesses.
Francois Joubert, the founder and chief executive officer of Jouling Group (Pty) Ltd is a serial entrepreneur on a serious mission to connect local businesses with the world.
The Jouling Group is an investment company that makes strategic investments in viable startup and established companies. Its portfolio includes majority shareholding in companies in the education sector, professional services sector and technology sector.
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Born in May 1979, his childhood, marked by travelling and relocating in South Africa, taught him to adapt to change on a regular basis. His first encounter with money came at a young age and he always sought the opportunity to increase this by either operating the scoreboard at the local rugby club, recycling bottles or delivering newspapers.
Francois is a qualified CA(SA) and has more than 15 years business experience. In 2014 he resigned from his high paying corporate job on a mission to inspire people to achieve not only exceptional business results but also continuous personal growth.
“I thought I was very successful,” he explained. “I had the title, I earned a seven figure salary and people respected my opinion. But I realised that I needed to create a balance between making a living and how I am living if I am going to make the impact I needed to make and wanted to make as a father and as a husband.”
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In 2014, he resigned with the sole purpose to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives and leave a legacy of significance.
At the end of 2016, he was invited to attend a high-level business event in Florida in the USA, attended by more than 1,500 other business owners from 61 different countries, where he was nominated and won the category of Entrepreneur of the Year.
His latest project in the pursuit to add value and make a meaningful difference is the Intelligent Millionaire Network. Joubert endeavours to elevate the businesses of his fellow entrepreneurs by connecting them with the correct people and increasing their net-worth by increasing their network.
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“At the Intelligent Millionaire Network, we don’t just learn from millionaires, we create them.”
He dedicates part of his time mentoring young boys that grow up without a father figure to become good men, teaching values like kindness, respect, self-discipline, honesty and courage.
