There's no place like South Africa with Mark Sham

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Mark Sham, entrepreneur, speaker and world traveller, talks to John Watson about his passion for showcasing South Africa to the world and the importance of being a tourist in your own country. He shares insights on his ventures, the Suits & Sneakers events @ The Tryst, and the impact of community-driven movements. Mark also discusses the origin of Like A Tourist, the intensity of video production, and the development of a future booking platform.
Has Mark Sham found his right place? Listen to find out.

Connect with Mark Sham everywhere on social media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-sham-86b552a/
https://marksham.com/
https://www.instagram.com/shamwich/

LIKE A TOURIST
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@likeatourist
https://likeatourist.co.za/
https://www.instagram.com/likeatouristza/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/like-a-tourist/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/showcasing-south-africa-to-the-world/

SUITS & SNEAKERS | THE TRYST
https://www.instagram.com/suitssneakers/
https://www.instagram.com/thetrystsa/

Connect with John Watson:
Website: https://johnconnects.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-watson-ca/

Connect with Rudolf Rautenbach:
Website: https://createinfinity.co.za
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-rautenbach/

8 Jul 2024 English South Africa Business · Careers

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