The dogs on Main Street howl ’cause they understand

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Music

If you know me, you will know that I am pretty useless without the soothing sounds of Springsteen, Fallon and Hutchinson.

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Side projects

In my spare time I run a few side projects in the form of web design, content creation and digital consulting.

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Professional

Despite the fun, I have a full-time job as well. With over 13 years of experience, check out what I can bring to your table

Professional Neil

Latest posts

  • Getting a card game to POC 
    People in my close circles will be a bit sick of me talking about this but it has been really exciting. What was supposed to be a few months has been an almost 18 month slog.  It started as a conversation on a stoep at the coast over a game of cards. A few rounds…
  • Only thing to do in 2024… braai
    It started as a joke in the office, and over the last year this small idea has now amassed over 15,000 followers across all platforms.  “Why would you have OnlyFans when you can have OnlyBraais?” That’s the single question that started a braai movement. I took the idea and ran with it. The original idea…
  • 2024 – an upwards failure 
    I started the year off with a goal of health and, although I feel I failed in that area, I feel like I won in other aspects. We made it through, I know that’s what counts.  My family, both immediate and extended, were really put through the ringer this year. It’s been a tough year…
  • An open letter to Jacobus van Heerden
    Dear Jacobus,  Firstly, you have one of the most Afrikaans names in the world – I hope you know that.  Secondly, I would like to thank you. You have no idea who I am or the impact you have had on my life.  Music has been a great passion in my life. Having attended my…
  • Summary of my dissertation
    As many of you know, I have recently completed my Master’s in Brand Leadership through Vega School. I have received a few requests for the findings of my research so I thought I would put together a summary that is shareable. Here is a copy of the research and I’m happy to chat about the…
  • I knee’d to get this off my chest
    I have been considering writing something for some time and even when I decided to write it, I wasn’t really sure what angle to approach this.  I have been playing hockey my entire life and at one stage I was semi-decent. I have plied my trade in the Northern’s masters league for a few years…

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