How Humanity SA Built a 7-Figure Business with Zero Experience

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The Founder Files

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Rated #1 Podcast for Entrepreneurs in South Africa in 2023 by Feedspot. The Founder Files is where founders come to explore proven growth strategies and real entrepreneurial challenges. Hosted by Cameron Coutts, each episode unpacks the complex journeys of scaling businesses, delivered by entrepreneurs who've walked the path. No script, no filter – just a fireside chat between growth-driven founders. If you’re seeking practical advice and relatable stories to fuel your growth journey, this is your go-to resource. Subscribe now!

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How Humanity SA Built a 7-Figure Business with Zero Experience - Shaun Raaff, Humanity SA

The Founder Files

1 hour 35 minutes 37 seconds

1 month ago

How Humanity SA Built a 7-Figure Business with Zero Experience - Shaun Raaff, Humanity SA

What does it really take to build a business from nothing: no experience, no funding, and no plan, and still make it work?

In this episode of The Founder Files, Cameron Coutts sits down with Shaun Raaff, the co-founder and CEO of Humanity SA, a people-first talent and consulting group that’s reshaping the way recruitment and employer branding is done in South Africa.

Shaun shares the real story behind Humanity SA’s journey:

How he went from PE teacher to entrepreneur with no business background.
The eight years of no profit before their hockey-stick growth.
The power of ADHD, sport, and resilience in business.
Why Humanity wins by playing the long game, putting people and relationships before quick wins.
The founder breakup lessons that shaped the company’s future

If you’re a founder, business owner, or builder who’s stuck in the trenches, this episode will give you perspective, patience, and practical lessons to keep going.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

04:28 How Humanity SA Started

07:21 Hockey Stick Growth: 8 Years, No Profit

14:18 How Sports and ADHD Shaped My Mindset as a Founder

26:14 The Real Reason Humanity SA Finally Scaled

49:54 From Four Founders to One: The Shareholding Journey

1:10:47 Crucial Conversations: Lessons in Conflict, Clarity, and Leadership

1:27:32 The Future of Humanity SA: Betting Big on People