Actions speak louder than words – with Stephan van den Bos

In this episode of the Straight-Line Podcast, Stephan van den Bos explains how he acquired Bové and grew it into a leading player in the hygiene market. He discusses revenue growth, his experiences with acquisition negotiations, and the role of discipline and sports in his entrepreneurship. Stephan explains what it takes to overcome challenges and keep moving forward, no matter the circumstances.

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