About The Founder

Jeff Cullis, is a born and bred Capetonian, although residing in Cape Town, South Africa for over 60 years, has travelled extensively to more than 40 Countries, visited in excess of 100 major Cities and has cruised many of the Oceans and Seas of the World.

Jeff was educated at the prestigious Rondebosch Boys High School, matriculating in 1982. He then did his compulsory National Service and was an active member of the armed forces in the South African Bush War 1983-1985.

 Jeff was already a keen entrepreneur from as early as his school days and found ways to earn additional income as a teenager and even during his time in the military.

His first and only “real job” was back in 1985 when he did an Apprenticeship with National Magazines as a Photo Gravure Engraver, passing with distinction and was subsequently awarded as the “Top student in the Republic of South Africa”.

During his short stint in the Corporate World, Jeff qualified as a Journeyman in his trade, became the Companies Safety Officer with over 800 staff, Jeff was also instrumental in the compiling and developing of the "Training the Trainer" programme for the Printing Industry and wrote many of the modules still used to teach new apprentices entering the industry today. During the same time Jeff was granted a bursary and continued his studies on a part time basis, completing a National Diploma in Printing Management along with numerous other courses run at the Cape Technicon, University of the Western Cape, University of South Africa (UNISA) and other institutes of learning, including stock market trading, futures and derivatives, among others.

He also holds a Degree in Property Management and is a Certified Principal Agent. A qualification he required when setting up his own Property Management and Administration Company.

In 1989 Jeff registered his first Formal business, Fineline Reproduction and Printing Studio, now into its 37th year serving many Companies in the greater Cape Town region.

Jeff is best described as a strategic thinker, a Serial Entrepreneur as well as a Parallel Entrepreneur.

Over a period of 40 years Jeff has been the main driver in the start-up or running of about 30 different entities.

The companies he founded are extremely diverse and span a wide range of disciplines from hi-tech digital products, graphics, signage, printing, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, catering, toys to camper trailers and many other.

Jeff has employed well over 500 Staff, turned over hundreds of Millions, built houses, renovated factories and the list goes on.

 Always finding time in his busy schedule to help and mentor other young, up and coming entrepreneurs.

He has excelled in marketing and after discovering Affiliate Marketing, built big teams and even designed and built an affiliate platform, of which he was the Administrator, taking the concept to 25 Countries in less than 1 year.

Jeff is also an active participant in the World of CryptoCurrencies and was a highly successful Bitcoin Miner with multiple mining rigs and a diverse portfolio of tokens.

Whilst education is important in preparation for the world of business, there is no substitute for experience.

Jeff holds educators in high regard but often emphasizes that it is far more beneficial to be "Mentored than Taught", and a combination of the two will set any would-be entrepreneur in good stead.

With that statement in mind...the Entrepreneurial MasterClass Course is designed to assist those with the desire to become entrepreneurs, or perhaps they have a great idea or service and are looking for guidance to create a lucrative business.

Although some are blessed with a natural flair for business, it is not true that entrepreneurs are born...with the correct guidance, attitude and mind-set, anyone can become a great entrepreneur.

Below a list of the Brands that Jeff was instrumental in launching:

 

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