#33 RadEO with Philipp Hartmann, Founder of GSDH

In this episode of RadEO, Ross talks to Philipp Hartmann, founder of GSDH. They talk about starting a company in a foreign country and all the obstacles that come with it. Philipp shares his advice to other entrepreneurs, with clients abroad. Philipp and Ross chat about fatherhood and Philipp's podcast all about dads and thing dad, DADicated. Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify More about Philipp - “To live a life worthy of the respect and the love of my children and my wife” - reads the personal motto of Philipp Hartmann; a Cape Town based serial entrepreneur and father to five young children. Philipp is a German-native who has been working and living in Cape Town, South Africa since 2002. He has founded a creative digital agency (www.gsdh.org) and a digital performance media & production company (www.meetthefactory.com) - both servicing an international client-base spanning Europe and the US. Being in South Africa offers clients unique benefits, comprising innovative design and development but also location-based cost advantages. Both companies service a wide variety of companies including large multi-nationals as well as global network agencies. Philipp’s life took a unique turn when he became a father to a set of twins and then triplets, all in just 13 months. This is his most important co-founder role to date, and has spurred him to create a platform and podcast which aims to empower fathers in their vital roles as Dads www.DADicated.com. In his podcast, he speaks to fathers with exceptional stories where they can exchange and share personal and professional experiences - hopefully inspiring and enriching the lives of fathers and mothers who seek to become more aware in their vital role as parents. When he isn’t building his businesses or driving his personal mission of empowering Dads, he can be found bee-keeping, big wave surfing or tending his permaculture garden at his home in the Cape. For questions, feedback, ideas or to become a contributing Dad - you can get in touch here: - www.philipp-hartmann.de - www.linkedin.com/in/philipphartmann2 First episode of www.DADicated.com: - www.instagram.com/beingdad_official Show notes - 00:55 - Philipp’s elevator pitch 02:15 - Living in South Africa 06:22 - Giving advice to other entrepreneur’s with clients abroad 10:07 - Being in the same league as our competitor’s 12:28 - Sending 800 emails 22:30 - How to get people to work with you on work that won’t win awards 24:25 - Philipp’s journey into fatherhood 30.24 - The DADicated Podcast - RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch or visit our website eonetwork.org