Aug 2020 - Bloem

REMAXFIRST Bloemfontein Sales Associate, Marietjie
Jacobs, is not only dedicated to making lasting connections
with people but matching them with their perfect home
as well. She began as a Science and Biology teacher at
a number of schools, including Grey College, before
branching out into real estate.
“Although teaching brought me great joy, I was later
afforded an opportunity to follow my other great passion,
which is finding homes for families. Selling houses is one
thing but matching a person with a place where they can
take refuge, grow and raise a family, is something different.
Finding a first-time buyer that place that will set them up for
life, is also always special,” says Marietjie.
She described women as the nurturers, carers, protectors
and advisors of our society, especially in a world that can do
with a woman’s touch now more than ever. It is no surprise
that she finds
Jacobs
inspiration in
Marietjie
the female
leaders of the
world. “Jacinda
Ardern is
wonderful. She is a compassionate and empathetic leader
who takes on her role as Prime Minister of New Zealand
with elegance and guts… and she loves rugby!”
The gym enthusiast and runner starts off each day with
an attitude of gratitude before taking on the world of real
estate sales. “Always be grateful, generous, and of service
to others but first and foremost, find ways to be of value to
others.”
“My business is based on values. I firmly believe that
people are attracted to and attractive for people with
similar values. That’s why people become clients, associates
and friends. Values above profit… and the rest will take care
of itself.”
Salomé
Reizis
When you put together creativity and business savvy
you may just end up with something out of the ordinary.
This package comes in the form of Salomé Reizis, who has
transformed a quiet corner and neglected spot in Navalsig
into a shopping and entertainment hub in Bloemfontein.
REIZIS SQUARE is a space where people can gather to
shop, be entertained and enjoy a good old fashioned chat
over a delicious meal. The monthly Reizis Square Nite Market
is extremely popular with Bloemfontein residents and visitors.
“Since I love to be creative, I have had the opportunity to
share and live out my artistic side when it comes to my
businesses. I love to use my own properties as canvases. I
always try my best to put Bloemfontein on the map and try
to achieve this by creating a different space where even your
social media photos will be on par to overseas standards.”
Her roots are firmly planted in Bloemfontein but having
lived in several places while growing up, Salomé definitely has
had the travel bug. Travelling all over the world has been an
enriching part of her life. “I was born in Jan Kempdorp, lived
in Warrenton and Blackrock, Hotazel where I started school,
then Mafikeng and Postmasburg. My father was transferred to
Bloemfontein and this was where I planted my roots! The best
decision I’ve ever made, was to start travelling the world and
enriching my life. I have travelled far and beyond and these
opportunities have given me a different outlook on life,” she
says.
These days you will find the creatively inclined
businesswoman renovating one thing or the other, but her
best advice for women is to live with passion and gratitude. “I
love moving furniture in my house and I am busy renovating
an old Mercedes Sprinter into a camper van. My tips for
young female businesswomen are that they should be
grateful for what they have and be honest with themselves.
They should work hard for what they want and have passion
in what they do.”
28 Get It Bloemfontein August 2020 getitmagazine.co.za/bloemfontein