Spirituality mixed with Business

Johannesburg based Promotions & Direct Marketing Company R.I direct recently promoted two new owners, to open thier own divisional branches of the colossal company Real Promotions.

Jerry Maake was involved in the field of I.T and played professional provincial rugby, all until opportunity knocked on his door. Jerry Maake made the decision to hang up his boots and follow his dream. Jerry had this to say: R.I - What where your reasons for joining the business? Jerry - “It was a personal decision to join, I’m very religious, I’ve always wanted to build a church and I saw this business opportunity as a great chance to give life to my dream”. R.I - What are your personal business philosophies? Jerry - “Business is about getting ahead, in this business especially its more about helping, learning , growing and teaching others. While in the program I was blessed with a son, that was a driving force for me to succeed”. R.I - One thing you had to learn/overcome to complete the program? Jerry - “ It will help you overcome your insecurities, your attitude will get a much needed upgrade, this program humbled me”. R.I - Tip for new comers in the business? Jerry - Believe in yourself, get really good at the basics and be the best student you possibly can be.

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Real Promotions is a forward thinking marketing company that thinks out the box. The company started up in South Africa in December 2004. In just 4 and a half years we have grown 10 times in size At Real Promotions we enjoy a no seniority policy throughout our company. This is done in order to create a young, dynamic, energetic and most of all fun environment. Our extensive management training programme allows for young dynamic people to grow at a rate not seen in the corporate sector before. We are a goal orientated love and result driven company which is what keeps our clients coming back for more. With an affiliation to International companies with over 25 years experience and a client base which includes Blue Chip companies such as Disney, Samsonite and Neotel. Our vision for this year is to grow by 1000%. We are expanding our business throughout South Africa and by 2010 we will have moved into divisions such as advertising, communications and charities.