By Azwidohwi Mamphiswana
Businesspeople in Pretoria are discovering a powerful resource for growth through MAP Café for Entrepreneurs, a weekly gathering that blends business strategies with community support, helping them set goals and stay accountable.
Held every Wednesday at Cre-Ate Café in Waterkloof Glen, MAP Café is more than just a networking event—it’s a 13-week structured programme that provides entrepreneurs with practical tools to map out their business and personal growth.
Owned by Glen Leece-Jones, a seasoned life and business coach, MAP Café has been running for over a decade through his business, Mentoris Coaching.
At the heart of MAP Café is the MAP4Life methodology, a five-step process and framework that helps participants assess their position, define their goals, create an action plan, take meaningful steps and track their results.
“We focus on mapping out where you are, where you want to go and how you’ll get there. It takes the guesswork out of success,” explained Leece-Jones.
Insurance business entrepreneur from Centurion, Marna Roets who owns Inscorp Insurance Brokers, values MAP Café for keeping her focused.
“MAP Café keeps me grounded and on track. It provides the tools and skills to navigate both business and life,” she said.
David Michael Bouwer, who owns I Need An Expert, Vision 2025 and other businesses from Mooikloof credits the programme for refining both his personal and professional growth.
“If you apply the principles of… MAP4LIFE in your business and life, you benefit as it gives you a clear picture of where you want to go in your life and what you want to achieve,” he said.
Bouwer prefers using the traditional MAP4Life book over digital methods to track his progress.
“Writing things down makes a huge difference. I use different colours to distinguish between business, taxes and personal matters. It helps me see exactly what I’ve worked on and what needs attention,” he explained.
A major challenge for many entrepreneurs is the isolation of running a business alone.
Leece-Jones emphasises the importance of networking and mentorship.
“One of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs is loneliness. They’re out in their business without much contact with others. That’s why I run MAP Café—to create a support system,” he explained.
Christian Schellingerhout believes the MAP4Life methodology brings much-needed structure to the entrepreneurial journey.
“If you want to be an entrepreneur, you need the right foundation, which is a map. And a map takes you somewhere,” he said.
This sense of structure resonates with Graeme Jorgensen, owner of PetGuys, a pet feeding and house-sitting service from Garsfontein.
“This week, we focused on budgeting—something I’ve been meaning to do for years. It was an eye-opening lesson on how much unnecessary spending happens. I need to apply this in my business,” he said.
The 13-week MAP Café cycle runs four times a year, helping entrepreneurs continuously track their progress.
“We repeat the process to keep people on track and growing,” said Leece-Jones.
Wimpie Merwe, owner of PAPERWIZZ, a small paper products business in
Centurion, has seen real results since joining.
“My business has improved, and my customer base has grown,” Merwe said.
As MAP Café continues to grow, its impact is undeniable.
Entrepreneurs seeking transformation and mentorship can find both at this dynamic, goal-oriented gathering.
“It’s about creating a space where entrepreneurs can connect, share challenges, and support each other,” Leece-Jones concludes.
