How Pepe Marais Went From Bankruptcy To Founding Joe Public And Becoming An Entrepreneurial SuccessAfter being bankrupt in 2009 Pepe, along with his partners, turned their business around to being one of the best advertising agencies in South Africa.

ByDaniel Newman•Mar 14, 2019

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We interview entrepreneur Pepe Marais, who co-foundedJoe Public, one of the biggest independently owned advertising agencies in South Africa. After being bankrupt in 2009 Pepe found his life's purpose and not only turned his business around, but his entire life. It's all documented in his booked titledGrowing Greatness, which is a must read.

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CEO of Druff Interactive, Creator of CEOwise

Daniel Newman interviews leading entrepreneurs and finds out what the secret to their success is on his platformCEOwise. After running his design agencyDruff Interactivefor over 15 years he realised he should have been in a different place with his business after so many years. Determined to become a better entrepreneur Daniel is on a mission to learn from the best in the business. CEOwise documents his journey of learning.

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