Listen "From selling peanut butter and fake Nike T-shirts to Accounting Network - Heinrich Grové, SA Accounting Network"
Episode Synopsis
In this inspiring episode of Born to Build, we sit down with Heinrich Grové, a relentless entrepreneur whose journey started with peanut butter sales and fake Nike T-shirts - and led to founding one of South Africa’s most dynamic accounting communities.At just 19, Heinrich dove headfirst into entrepreneurship. From building a driving school with 10 instructors to founding the SA Accounting Network, his path has been anything but linear. He opens up about the hustle, the pivot to accounting, and the heart behind building something bigger than himself.Chapters:(00:00) Intro(01:03) Early hustle: What drove him to start selling at such a young age - and how that shaped his mindset.(05:09) Scaling young: The hard lessons of leadership and delegation from growing a driving school team.(15:00) Reinvention: Why he transitioned into accounting and how that became a foundation for impact.(21:35) Community-building: The origin story of the SA Accounting Network and what makes it unique.(30:16) Legacy thinking: How his ‘why’ has evolved, and what drives him today.(32:50) Wisdom for builders: His advice for young entrepreneurs without a clear roadmap - and what he’d whisper to his 19-year-old self.Whether you're just starting your first business or deep into your entrepreneurial journey, Heinrich’s story is a powerful reminder: you don’t have to start with a clear map - you just have to start.About the show:Born to Build is a podcast featuring conversations with the builders, founders, and pioneers driving change from the ground up. Each episode highlights the real stories of SME owners - how they started, what they’ve overcome, and what keeps them building their business. It’s honest, practical business insight from those shaping their industries one bold move at a time.
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