John Watson

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John Watson

Power-Connector

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About

Hello, I'm John

My anchor

I am a Christian husband and father who loves his family. I love helping people anyway I can and live with my hands open.

My drive

I am a high-energy, smart-working, and professional CA(SA) who loves connecting people and ideas. I am target driven and have excellent relationship, networking and management skills.

My uniqueness

I have extensive experience across different types of organisations and have worked directly with various CEOs and CFOs which gave me insight into which solutions work best in different scenarios. I pride myself on being creative and solving problems and I use my strengths to maximize opportunities for everyone involved.

My highlights

Masters in Finance and Policy Management

Registered Chartered Accountant CA(SA) since 2008

Co-Founder of the Clara Business Network in 2020

Member of various committees and working groups

Active LinkedIn content creator with 2,000+ followers

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Testimonials

Amazing reviews from amazing people

"John is an incredibly gifted and natural connector. It is not just a skill, but something that comes naturally to him. He is always in high spirits and has an infectious outlook on life and opportunities."
Iwan Kemp
Social Media & Marketing Specialist
"John is positive, inspiring, well-informed, intelligent, constantly on the lookout for opportunities and new connections and he leaves everything he touches better than when he found it. This could be true for you too as it's only one conversation with or message to John away."
Tinus Potgieter
Program Manager at Blue Yonder
"John is a great networker. He is enthusiastic and has a presence. He is knowledgeable in his field of expertise, and has wisdom beyond his years. His calm and concise way of speaking is admirable, and I believe that he can enhance any business opportunity. Well recommended."
Kirsty Scully
Certified Financial Planner® Professional - Fee based
"John has been the inspiration behind the Irene Business Network, as he originally founded the Clara Business Network. He has shared plenty of ideas and referred many participants and speakers to us. John's passion for networking is evident for all to see."
Rudolf Rautenbach
Connecting business with growth relationships
"John is a pleasure to work with as he always looks at opportunities and how individuals are able to connect, engage and achieve synergy. John has a positive energy about him, cool and calm personality which makes you feel like everything is going to work out. "
Rucien Petersen
Managing Director | Marketing Strategist | Entrepreneur | Breaking the conventional cycle

"I met John at a Billionaires Mindset Seminar in 2022, and since then, we've attended numerous business events together. Being part of John's network is an honor, and I highly recommend his events or seeking his expertise in networking skills to unlock the powerful value of building a strong network."
Jonathan McDonald
Seasoned supply chain professional
"John, a passionate and experienced business leader, has been a valuable mentor in networking. I recommend him for his expertise as a corporate professional, connector, and pioneer in building strong business relationships."
Carl Hancocks
Director Of Intelligence and Business Partner at Ceravoid (Pty) Ltd
"John Watson's exceptional networking skills, dedication to CBN's mission, and ability to create a supportive and thriving community of professionals are commendable. I wholeheartedly recommend connecting with John to explore collaborative opportunities and to experience his unique ability to bridge connections and foster growth."
Anthony Healey
Simply Store
"I've known John for decades, and he's a precise, diligent, and high-integrity individual. As a CA, he's offered valuable advice to Full Stack. He's also provided excellent guidance on power connecting and networking to our management team. John is a generous person, and I wholeheartedly recommend him"
Andrew La Grange
Co-Founder & Director @ Full Stack
"John is dedicated and highly intelligent. He also has an exceptionally pleasant demeanor and is able to get the job done."
Rob Theunissen
Non-executive director & Audit Committee member/chair

"John is an incredibly gifted and natural connector. It is not just a skill, but something that comes naturally to him. He is always in high spirits and has an infectious outlook on life and opportunities."
Iwan Kemp
Social Media & Marketing Specialist
"John is positive, inspiring, well-informed, intelligent, constantly on the lookout for opportunities and new connections and he leaves everything he touches better than when he found it. This could be true for you too as it's only one conversation with or message to John away."
Tinus Potgieter
Program Manager at Blue Yonder
"John is a great networker. He is enthusiastic and has a presence. He is knowledgeable in his field of expertise, and has wisdom beyond his years. His calm and concise way of speaking is admirable, and I believe that he can enhance any business opportunity. Well recommended."
Kirsty Scully
Certified Financial Planner® Professional - Fee based
"John has been the inspiration behind the Irene Business Network, as he originally founded the Clara Business Network. He has shared plenty of ideas and referred many participants and speakers to us. John's passion for networking is evident for all to see."
Rudolf Rautenbach
Connecting business with growth relationships
"John is a pleasure to work with as he always looks at opportunities and how individuals are able to connect, engage and achieve synergy. John has a positive energy about him, cool and calm personality which makes you feel like everything is going to work out. "
Rucien Petersen
Managing Director | Marketing Strategist | Entrepreneur | Breaking the conventional cycle

"I met John at a Billionaires Mindset Seminar in 2022, and since then, we've attended numerous business events together. Being part of John's network is an honor, and I highly recommend his events or seeking his expertise in networking skills to unlock the powerful value of building a strong network."
Jonathan McDonald
Seasoned supply chain professional
"John, a passionate and experienced business leader, has been a valuable mentor in networking. I recommend him for his expertise as a corporate professional, connector, and pioneer in building strong business relationships."
Carl Hancocks
Director Of Intelligence and Business Partner at Ceravoid (Pty) Ltd
"John Watson's exceptional networking skills, dedication to CBN's mission, and ability to create a supportive and thriving community of professionals are commendable. I wholeheartedly recommend connecting with John to explore collaborative opportunities and to experience his unique ability to bridge connections and foster growth."
Anthony Healey
Simply Store
"I've known John for decades, and he's a precise, diligent, and high-integrity individual. As a CA, he's offered valuable advice to Full Stack. He's also provided excellent guidance on power connecting and networking to our management team. John is a generous person, and I wholeheartedly recommend him"
Andrew La Grange
Co-Founder & Director @ Full Stack
"John is dedicated and highly intelligent. He also has an exceptionally pleasant demeanor and is able to get the job done."
Rob Theunissen
Non-executive director & Audit Committee member/chair

"John is an incredibly gifted and natural connector. It is not just a skill, but something that comes naturally to him. He is always in high spirits and has an infectious outlook on life and opportunities."
Iwan Kemp
Social Media & Marketing Specialist
"John is positive, inspiring, well-informed, intelligent, constantly on the lookout for opportunities and new connections and he leaves everything he touches better than when he found it. This could be true for you too as it's only one conversation with or message to John away."
Tinus Potgieter
Program Manager at Blue Yonder
"John is a great networker. He is enthusiastic and has a presence. He is knowledgeable in his field of expertise, and has wisdom beyond his years. His calm and concise way of speaking is admirable, and I believe that he can enhance any business opportunity. Well recommended."
Kirsty Scully
Certified Financial Planner® Professional - Fee based
"John has been the inspiration behind the Irene Business Network, as he originally founded the Clara Business Network. He has shared plenty of ideas and referred many participants and speakers to us. John's passion for networking is evident for all to see."
Rudolf Rautenbach
Connecting business with growth relationships
"John is a pleasure to work with as he always looks at opportunities and how individuals are able to connect, engage and achieve synergy. John has a positive energy about him, cool and calm personality which makes you feel like everything is going to work out. "
Rucien Petersen
Managing Director | Marketing Strategist | Entrepreneur | Breaking the conventional cycle

"I met John at a Billionaires Mindset Seminar in 2022, and since then, we've attended numerous business events together. Being part of John's network is an honor, and I highly recommend his events or seeking his expertise in networking skills to unlock the powerful value of building a strong network."
Jonathan McDonald
Seasoned supply chain professional
"John, a passionate and experienced business leader, has been a valuable mentor in networking. I recommend him for his expertise as a corporate professional, connector, and pioneer in building strong business relationships."
Carl Hancocks
Director Of Intelligence and Business Partner at Ceravoid (Pty) Ltd
"John Watson's exceptional networking skills, dedication to CBN's mission, and ability to create a supportive and thriving community of professionals are commendable. I wholeheartedly recommend connecting with John to explore collaborative opportunities and to experience his unique ability to bridge connections and foster growth."
Anthony Healey
Simply Store
"I've known John for decades, and he's a precise, diligent, and high-integrity individual. As a CA, he's offered valuable advice to Full Stack. He's also provided excellent guidance on power connecting and networking to our management team. John is a generous person, and I wholeheartedly recommend him"
Andrew La Grange
Co-Founder & Director @ Full Stack
"John is dedicated and highly intelligent. He also has an exceptionally pleasant demeanor and is able to get the job done."
Rob Theunissen
Non-executive director & Audit Committee member/chair

My Talks

I talk to teams and organisation about networking:

The Opposite of Networking is Not Working [Original]

My original talk - why networking matters and how doing the opposite of the norm brings results.

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The Opposite of Networking is Not Working [For Teams]

A deeper dive helping teams to network effectively and bring in new opportunities from anyone and anywhere.

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From Nervous Networker to Power-Connector

Get out of your own way to become the most useful person in your network.

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3 Questions???

3 questions covering short, medium and long term conversations that you should have with yourself, your loved ones and to help others through life.

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Have a specific networking issue you want to address?

I'll craft a talk or workshop around your specific request regarding networking.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

People ask me everyday what I do, so here you go:

What is Johnconnects.com all about?

johnconnects.com describes what I do best, connect people and ideas. It is me diving right into my top strengths to maximise value for people, businesses and their ideas. I was born to do this!

How does power-connecting actually work?

It's not just about sharing contact details with people. I connect people to each other and facilitate the introductions and discussions to add value and make amazing things happen. I bring our respective networks together to maximise your ideas with my ideas and we create new projects. 1 + 1 = 3.

Ok but give me some examples of this?

1. Connecting the dots that no one else sees. 2. Arranging must-attend events to achieve specific results. 3. Re-energizing stagnant product or process strategies. 4. Listening to your wish-lists and finding creative ways to make it happen. 5. Linking good ideas together to make great ideas. 6. Innovating new ideas to solve old problems. 7. Connecting you with individuals from different networks. 8. Leading new product or services brain-storming as an independent outsider. 9. Unpacking challenges to identify better or new options and opportunities. 10. Training people to re-think their approach to networking.

So how would we work together then?

No two partnerships are alike, so I work with you to determine your deliverables, resource requirements and we agree on a roadmap to success. Our agreement keeps the main thing, the main thing and your success is ultimately my success. I always strive to add more value than I receive, and live with my hands open to maximize every opportunity that arises. There are four main approaches available to us: Project Fee. Specific deliverable/s, scoped and costed with agreed upon timelines and budget. Monthly Retainer. Recurring deliverables linked to your specific goals, with monthly reporting against targets. Return-On-Investment (ROI) Fee. Fee percentage directly linked to acquisition, agreement or value added. Hourly-Rate Per hour of agreed work. Rate to be negotiated

Contact

Contact Me

Email

john@johnconnects.com

Phone

+27 83 717 1505

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