BACKSTORY: King Price Insurance CEO Gideon Galloway
We question King Price Insurance CEO Gideon Galloway
Nominate your eighth wonder of the world? The Munich Oktoberfest. What’s the one book everyone should read before they die? Definitely The Maxwell Leadership Bible. When life throws me a curveball, I consult the manual. Most of the time it’s a user error. Another great book that changed my outlook on life is The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss. What’s your one top tip for doing a deal? I love being the underdog, pretending to come across as a bit of a joker. But I’m always prepared and do my homework. Which phrase or word do you overuse? "By the way …" I’m trying so hard to unlearn it. What was your first job? Working in my dad’s factory during school holidays. My first paying job was being a waiter during my varsity years. What’s the worst airport you’ve been in? JFK. Without a doubt. Tell us about a hidden gem in SA that not many people know about? Moonshot Café in Pretoria. What is the one investment you wish you had made, or made earlier? When I was young I didn’t really have the...
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