Build A Business That Can Run Without You
- Thursday, 26 March 2026
- 9:00 am
- Manna Resort, Harare
It ran on Thursday, 26 March 2026 at Manna Resort, Harare. Recordings of past sessions are published in The Chartered Vendor Institute.
About This Event
Join us for this intensive one-day seminar, "Build a Business That Can Run Without You," where you'll learn the practical frameworks to transition from founder dependency to business systems. This isn't about motivation—it's about implementation.
Transform Your Business from Founder-Dependent to Self-Sustaining
Are you trapped in the daily operations of your business? Does everything grind to a halt when you step away? You’re not alone. Most entrepreneurs build businesses that depend entirely on them, creating a ceiling for growth and personal freedom.
The Challenge
Many African businesses remain stuck in survival mode, driven by the founder’s hustle and personal effort. While this works in the early stages, it becomes the very thing that prevents scaling. Without clear systems, defined roles, and proper delegation, the owner becomes the bottleneck, decisions pile up, and growth becomes chaotic.
The Solution
Join us for this intensive one-day seminar, “Build a Business That Can Run Without You,” where you’ll learn the practical frameworks to transition from founder dependency to business systems. This isn’t about motivation—it’s about implementation.
What You’ll Walk Away With:
- A draft organogram tailored to your business structure
- Clear understanding of essential business systems (sales, finance, operations, HR)
- A delegation and accountability framework that works
- A 90-day business systems action plan
- Strategic clarity on your new role as founder
- Practical tools to build a self-sustaining organization
Who Should Attend:
This seminar is designed for entrepreneurs and business owners, SME founders, family business owners, startups preparing to scale, CEOs and Managing Directors of growing companies, and business managers transitioning from operational to leadership roles.
Key Topics Covered:
- Why Businesses Collapse Without the Founder - Understanding the founder dependency trap, hustle vs structure, and the hidden cost of doing everything yourself
- Designing an Organogram That Works - Functions before people, revenue vs support roles, clear reporting lines, role clarity and accountability
- Building Core Business Systems - Sales, financial, operations, and human resource systems, plus SOPs vs memory-based operations
- Delegation, Accountability & Decision Rights - What to delegate and what to keep, decision-making frameworks, performance tracking, and accountability without micromanagement
- The Founder’s New Role - From doer to leader, from firefighter to architect, governance basics for SMEs, and letting go without losing control
- Technology as an Enabler - When and where to automate, dashboards and reporting, and visibility without physical presence
- The 90-Day Action Plan - What to fix first, prioritizing systems, building momentum, and measuring progress
Your Facilitator:
Jerry More Nyazungu is an entrepreneur, consultant, sales trainer, author, and founder of M&J Africa, with over 10 years’ experience working with SMEs and corporates across Zimbabwe and Zambia. Jerry brings real-world experience from building and restructuring businesses, helping entrepreneurs move from survival mode to sustainable growth.
Event Details:
- Date: March 26
- Time: 09:00 - 15:00
- Venue: Manna Resorts
- Website: thecharteredvendor.com
Why This Seminar Is Different:
This is not a motivational seminar. It is structural, practical, and implementation-focused. Participants will not just feel inspired—they will know what to fix, how to fix it, and where to start.
Ready to Build a Business That Can Run Without You?
Register now and take the first step toward building a timeless business that can grow, scale, and survive beyond the founder.
Contact Us:
📍 Office: 770 Fern Road, Hatfield, Harare, Zimbabwe
📞 Phone: +263 867 700 888 | +263 (0) 716 204 465 | +263 (0) 779 619 739
📧 Email: info@thecharteredvendor.com
🌐 Web: thecharteredvendor.com
Your Host
Jerry More Nyazungu
Founder, The Chartered Vendor · Business Consultant, Speaker & AuthorJerry has delivered more than 50,000 hours of training to over 500 businesses across 15 African countries. His sessions are built on field-tested selling and systems frameworks — practical, direct, and designed to be implemented the Monday after.
Getting There
Manna Resort, Harare
Doors open 30 minutes before the 9:00 am start. Parking is available on site. Directions and any last-minute changes are sent to registered attendees by email.
Open in Google Maps →Common Questions
Who is this session for?
Business owners, executives, sales professionals and entrepreneurs who want practical, implementable frameworks rather than motivation. No prior training with The Chartered Vendor is required.
What is included?
A full in person session with Jerry More Nyazungu, workbook materials, and the frameworks covered on the day. Catering and venue details are confirmed with you after registration.
Can I send my team?
Yes. Group bookings are welcome — choose the number of attendees on the registration form and we will confirm group rates and invoicing with you directly.
What if I can't attend in person?
Sessions are recorded and published inside The Chartered Vendor Institute, alongside every eBook, audiobook and certified sales training programme. Create a free account to browse the library.
Watch this seminar and every other one, on demand
All of Jerry's eBooks, audiobooks and previous seminar recordings live in the Institute — plus certified sales training programmes you complete at your own pace.
