{"id":5,"date":"2024-08-27T16:09:20","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T16:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justgoodbusiness.co.za\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:58:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T10:58:57","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.justgoodbusiness.co.za\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n<title>just good business \u2014 matt bradshaw<\/title>\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&#038;display=swap\" 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*\/\n.apply-grid{display:flex;gap:3rem;align-items:flex-start}\n.apply-info{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1.5rem;flex:1}\n.apply-item{display:flex;gap:1.25rem;align-items:flex-start}\n.apply-icon{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}\n.apply-item h4{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;text-transform:lowercase;letter-spacing:-.01em;margin-bottom:.3rem}\n.apply-item p{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.6}\n.apply-btn{margin-top:2rem;display:inline-flex;width:fit-content}\n\n@media(max-width:768px){\n.apply-grid{flex-direction:column;gap:2rem}\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 animations \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.rv{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .6s ease}\n.rv.v{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<nav id=\"nav\">\n<a href=\"#\" class=\"logo\">just good<span>.<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"nlinks\">\n<a href=\"#thesis\">thesis<\/a>\n<a href=\"#portfolio\">portfolio<\/a>\n<a href=\"#about\">about<\/a>\n<a href=\"#apply\">apply<\/a>\n<a href=\"mailto:matt@justgoodbusiness.co.za\" class=\"ncta\">get in touch<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n\n<div class=\"banner\" id=\"banner\">\n<div class=\"banner-inner\">\n<div class=\"banner-pulse\"><\/div>\n<span class=\"banner-label\">now recruiting<\/span>\n<span class=\"banner-text\">we&#8217;re looking for functional drink testers &#038; wellness partners<\/span>\n<a href=\"#apply\" class=\"banner-cta\">apply now<\/a>\n<button class=\"banner-close\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('banner').style.display='none'\" aria-label=\"close\">&times;<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"hero\">\n<div class=\"hi\">\n<div class=\"htag\">johannesburg, south africa<\/div>\n<h1>building wealth<br>by lifting others <em>up.<\/em><\/h1>\n<p class=\"hsub\">A portfolio of founder-led ventures using profit, structure and smart risk to empower people in the real economy \u2014 from informal traders to first-time car owners.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hstats\">\n<div class=\"hstat\"><span class=\"hsn\">7<\/span><span class=\"hsl\">active ventures<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hstat\"><span class=\"hsn\">50+<\/span><span class=\"hsl\">vehicles in field<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"hstat\"><span class=\"hsn\">20,000+<\/span><span class=\"hsl\">cannabis clients<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hact\">\n<a href=\"mailto:matt@justgoodbusiness.co.za\" class=\"btn bp\">talk deals <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n<a href=\"#portfolio\" class=\"btn bo\">view portfolio<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ts\" id=\"thesis\">\n<div class=\"ct\">\n<div class=\"sl rv\">investment thesis<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"st rv\">profit and impact are not in conflict<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sd rv\">If the structure is right. Every venture targets cashflow, defensible niches and compounding customer relationships in underserved markets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tg\">\n<div class=\"tc rv\">\n<div class=\"ti\" style=\"background:var(--acc-d)\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--acc)\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<h3>operator-first<\/h3>\n<p>Hands-on, founder-led operations. No passive holdings. Every business has someone accountable in the building every day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tc rv\">\n<div class=\"ti\" style=\"background:var(--grn-d)\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--grn)\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><polyline points=\"23 6 13.5 15.5 8.5 10.5 1 18\"\/><polyline points=\"17 6 23 6 23 12\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<h3>recurring revenue<\/h3>\n<p>Membership models, rent-to-own contracts and retainer-based services compound value over time instead of chasing one-off transactions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tc rv\">\n<div class=\"ti\" style=\"background:var(--blu-d)\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--blu)\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M12 8v4l3 3\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<h3>underserved segments<\/h3>\n<p>Targeting customers traditional finance and corporates ignore \u2014 thin-file borrowers, informal traders and first-time asset owners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"portfolio\">\n<div class=\"ct\">\n<div class=\"sl rv\">portfolio<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"st rv\">where just good business holds a stake<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sd rv\">Actively managed, operator-heavy businesses with a bias toward cashflow, defensible niches and compounding customer relationships.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pg\">\n\n<div class=\"pc rv\">\n<div class=\"pb\" style=\"background:var(--acc-d)\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--acc)\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><rect x=\"1\" y=\"3\" width=\"15\" height=\"13\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M16 8h2a2 2 0 012 2v4a2 2 0 01-2 2h-2\"\/><circle cx=\"5.5\" cy=\"18.5\" r=\"2.5\"\/><circle cx=\"18.5\" cy=\"18.5\" r=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M8 16h8\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"pi\">\n<h3>Own\u00e9<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sub\">formerly top car rental \u00b7 mobility &#038; finance<\/div>\n<p>Rent-to-own vehicle platform serving clients excluded from traditional bank finance. Two-tier underwriting (thin-file + previously impaired credit), investor-funded fleet expansion targeting 100 units\/month, and structured pathways from rental to full asset ownership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm\"><span class=\"pt tf\">flagship<\/span><div class=\"pmv\">50+ vehicles<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pc rv\">\n<div class=\"pb\" style=\"background:var(--grn-d)\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--grn)\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"pi\">\n<h3>Cannabis Health &#038; Wellness Group<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sub\">dizzy duck \u00b7 hello bud bruma \u00b7 the dank tank \u00b7 the loaded leaf \u00b7 herb kings \u00b7 kronyx \u00b7 the bud house<\/div>\n<p>A network of compliant, membership-based cannabis outlets built on trust, education and long-term customer relationships. Recurring spend model across 20,000+ clients served through 7 retail locations with growing monthly group revenue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm\"><span class=\"pt tca\">cashflow<\/span><div class=\"pmv\">20k+ clients<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pc rv\">\n<div class=\"pb\" style=\"background:rgba(245,158,11,.08)\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#f59e0b\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><path d=\"M8 2h8l4 10H4L8 2z\"\/><path d=\"M12 12v6\"\/><path d=\"M8 22h8\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"pi\">\n<h3>Functional Beverage <span class=\"wip-badge\">work in progress<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"sub\">formulation \u00b7 branding \u00b7 pre-launch<\/div>\n<p>A buzz-forward functional drink designed for the social cannabis crossover market. Currently in formulation and brand development \u2014 product name under wraps. Targeting retail and on-premise distribution through existing portfolio channels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm\"><span class=\"pt tw\">stealth<\/span><div class=\"pmv\">Pre-launch<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pc rv\">\n<div class=\"pb\" style=\"background:var(--blu-d)\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--blu)\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"pi\">\n<h3>Just Good Marketing<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sub\">content \u00b7 paid media \u00b7 social strategy<\/div>\n<p>In-house growth engine behind portfolio brands and select external clients. Profitable attention \u2014 media that translates into sign-ups, bookings and recurring revenue, not vanity metrics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm\"><span class=\"pt te\">enabler<\/span><div class=\"pmv\">Retainer-based<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pc rv\">\n<div class=\"pb\" style=\"background:rgba(139,92,246,.08)\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#8b5cf6\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><path d=\"M21 16V8a2 2 0 00-1-1.73l-7-4a2 2 0 00-2 0l-7 4A2 2 0 003 8v8a2 2 0 001 1.73l7 4a2 2 0 002 0l7-4A2 2 0 0021 16z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"pi\">\n<h3>Matt Buys Cars (PTY) LTD<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sub\">wholesale \u00b7 retail \u00b7 consignment<\/div>\n<p>Vehicle buying and trading company optimising wholesale-to-retail spreads. Acts as a deal-sourcing engine feeding Own\u00e9&#8217;s fleet expansion and other automotive plays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm\"><span class=\"pt td\">deal flow<\/span><div class=\"pmv\">Per-deal<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pc rv\">\n<div class=\"pb\" style=\"background:rgba(251,191,36,.08)\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fbbf24\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H5a4 4 0 00-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 00-3-3.87\"\/><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 010 7.75\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"pi\">\n<h3>Qrtyard Caf\u00e9 &#038; Social Club<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sub\">coffee \u00b7 run club \u00b7 lifestyle hub<\/div>\n<p>Community-first caf\u00e9 and social space blending specialty coffee, run club culture and brand activations. Container aesthetic with Japandi-Scandinavian design direction. Dizzy Duck sub-brand for retail.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm\"><span class=\"pt tca\">community<\/span><div class=\"pmv\">Growing<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pc rv\">\n<div class=\"pb\" style=\"background:rgba(239,68,68,.08)\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--red)\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><polyline points=\"16 16 12 12 8 16\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"21\"\/><path d=\"M20.39 18.39A5 5 0 0018 9h-1.26A8 8 0 103 16.3\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"pi\">\n<h3>Flippers<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sub\">retro &#038; mid-century furniture \u00b7 share sale<\/div>\n<p>Online furniture retailer specialising in refurbished mid-century pieces. Facilitated the acquisition, held equity and helped scale before exiting. Continues under new leadership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm\"><span class=\"pt tx\">exited<\/span><div class=\"pmv\">Stake sold<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"pc rv\">\n<div class=\"pb\" style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,.03)\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"var(--dim)\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><circle cx=\"11\" cy=\"11\" r=\"8\"\/><line x1=\"21\" y1=\"21\" x2=\"16.65\" y2=\"16.65\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"pi\">\n<h3>Pipeline<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sub\">execution over hype<\/div>\n<p>Last-mile delivery rentals for township entrepreneurs, FMCG imports, crypto mining backed by renewables, and urban hydroponics. Only projects with real unit economics make it past the whiteboard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm\"><span class=\"pt tp\">in development<\/span><div class=\"pmv\">Concept \u2192 Scale<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"apply\" style=\"border-top:1px solid var(--bdr);background:var(--bg2)\">\n<div class=\"ct\">\n<div class=\"sl rv\">open call<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"st rv\">become a functional drink tester<\/h2>\n<p class=\"sd rv\">We&#8217;re developing something new in the functional beverage space and looking for health &#038; wellness\u2013aligned testers, collaborators and brand partners to help shape the product before launch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"apply-grid rv\">\n<div class=\"apply-info\">\n<div class=\"apply-item\">\n<div class=\"apply-icon\" style=\"background:rgba(245,158,11,.08)\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#f59e0b\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div><h4>product testers<\/h4><p>Try early formulations and give honest feedback on taste, effect and experience. Must be 18+.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"apply-item\">\n<div class=\"apply-icon\" style=\"background:rgba(34,197,94,.08)\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#22c55e\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H5a4 4 0 00-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 00-3-3.87\"\/><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 010 7.75\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div><h4>wellness partners<\/h4><p>Gyms, studios, practitioners and wellness brands interested in stocking, co-branding or distribution.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"apply-item\">\n<div class=\"apply-icon\" style=\"background:rgba(59,130,246,.08)\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#3b82f6\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div><h4>health &#038; wellness creators<\/h4><p>Influencers, coaches and content creators in the health space who want early access and a seat at the table.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"mailto:matt@justgoodbusiness.co.za?subject=Functional%20Drink%20Tester%20Application&#038;body=Hi%20Matt%2C%0A%0AI'm%20interested%20in%20becoming%20a%20functional%20drink%20tester%20%2F%20wellness%20partner.%0A%0AName%3A%0ALocation%3A%0ABackground%3A%0AWhat%20interests%20me%3A%0A\" class=\"btn bp apply-btn\">apply now <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section id=\"about\" style=\"border-top:1px solid var(--bdr)\">\n<div class=\"ct\">\n<div class=\"ag\">\n<div class=\"at\">\n<div class=\"sl rv\">about<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"st rv\">matt bradshaw<\/h2>\n<p class=\"rv\">30-year-old Johannesburg-based entrepreneur running multiple businesses simultaneously. High pattern recognition, action bias, and an instinct for spotting underserved markets where profit and empowerment overlap.<\/p>\n<p class=\"rv\">Background in building from zero \u2014 from wholesale vehicle trading to scaling a rent-to-own fleet, from cannabis retail compliance to community-driven caf\u00e9 culture. Every venture shares the same DNA: <strong>recurring revenue, tight operations, and real impact<\/strong> in the informal economy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"rv\">Published writer on entrepreneurship, podcast guest, and active builder in Johannesburg&#8217;s startup ecosystem. Open to equity, JV and advisory conversations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ads rv\">\n<div class=\"ad\"><div class=\"adl\">location<\/div><div class=\"adv\">Bryanston \/ Fourways, Johannesburg<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ad\"><div class=\"adl\">primary thesis<\/div><div class=\"adv\">Own\u00e9 &#038; informal economy \u2014 asset ownership for the underbanked<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ad\"><div class=\"adl\">investor returns<\/div><div class=\"adv\">~18\u201322% on Own\u00e9 vehicle funding<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ad\"><div class=\"adl\">writing &#038; media<\/div><div class=\"adv\">Published on Medium \u00b7 Podcast appearances on entrepreneurship &#038; action<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"ad\"><div class=\"adl\">contact<\/div><div class=\"adv\"><a href=\"mailto:matt@justgoodbusiness.co.za\" style=\"color:var(--acc);text-decoration:none\">matt@justgoodbusiness.co.za<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<footer>\n<div class=\"finner\">\n<p><strong style=\"color:var(--txt);font-weight:600\">just good business<\/strong> \u00b7 matt bradshaw \u00b7 johannesburg, south africa<\/p>\n<p>deal flow \/ advisory \/ speaking: <a href=\"mailto:matt@justgoodbusiness.co.za\">matt@justgoodbusiness.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n\n<script>\nvar n=document.getElementById('nav');\nwindow.addEventListener('scroll',function(){n.classList.toggle('scrolled',window.scrollY>60)});\nvar o=new IntersectionObserver(function(e){e.forEach(function(x,i){if(x.isIntersecting){setTimeout(function(){x.target.classList.add('v')},i*100);o.unobserve(x.target)}})},{threshold:.1,rootMargin:'0px 0px -50px 0px'});\ndocument.querySelectorAll('.rv').forEach(function(el){o.observe(el)});\ndocument.querySelectorAll('a[href^=\"#\"]').forEach(function(a){a.addEventListener('click',function(e){e.preventDefault();var t=document.querySelector(a.getAttribute('href'));if(t)t.scrollIntoView({behavior:'smooth',block:'start'})})});\n<\/script>\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>just good business \u2014 matt bradshaw just good. thesis portfolio about apply get in touch now recruiting we&#8217;re looking for functional drink testers &#038; wellness partners apply now &times; johannesburg, south africa building wealthby lifting others up. 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