SA Inspired by Cape Town Billionaire’s Success Story After Being an Absent Father for 12 Years
- South Africans were inspired by a Cape Town billionaire’s success story after having to abandon his family
- A street interviewer randomly met up with the wealthy man and asked him to share a bit of his story and how he made it
- Social media users were impressed with his grit and willingness to start from scratch after being betrayed by friends
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A South African billionaire living in Cape Town casually bumped into a street interviewer at the V&A Waterfront two days ago.
Source: TikTok
The man was wearing a Louis Vuitton jersey, Loro Piana loafers, and R10K shorts. He explained that everything he has today he had to work hard for:
“Life is not easy. These youngsters, the life they see on social media it’s all fake. It’s not real life. I really had to work to live the way or standard of life that I’m living today.”
Billionaire shares success story and goes viral on TikTok
The billionaire shared that he made his first million at 23 from being a cattle farmer. His journey was not smooth as he was betrayed by friends along the way.
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He was not afraid to start from scratch, but it caused a strain on his family. The man had to hustle for 12 years while his wife took care of their children and their home:
“I had maybe a three-month vacation or holiday. I asked my wife to give me at least a 12-year leave to just go build a business. For 12 years, I was an absent father.”
The businessman shared that the most expensive purchase he made this year was his R50 000 000 farm. His grandfather, who had multiple farms, planted the dream in him to one day become a farmer and run a rewarding business:
“You have to work hard for what you want in life. People talk about Forex. Maybe I’m too stupid. Maybe it’s not for my generation. The only thing I know is that hard work pays off. I don’t know about forex and social media.”
SA inspired by billionaire’s success story in viral TikTok video
Social media users loved the man’s story and said:
Source: TikTok
@Trick Rides (Ishan) decided:
“The most realistic thing you’ll hear on the internet today.”
@Queen_GizzyLiciousCars commented:
“Mr Conrad Hollenbach, he really did work hard. He worked hard and he is government in his community. Well done to him.”
@braattt said:
“I know him personally. He’s very hardworking.”
@Lt. Col pointed out:
“You can't make your first million at 23 in South Africa unless you're a criminal or you're a rich kid.”
@Main Koenyn explained:
“I met this guy in PTA a few years back on his game farm. Very humble and generous! Also, he has an amazing car collection.”
@K said:
“Finally, a real rich person saying the truth. These online influencers are not what they claim to be. Stop believing everything you see online.”
Watch the TikTok video below:
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