Rich Lister Wes Maas’ three rules for business decisions
The former NRL player has built a billion-dollar company through hard work and diversification. From the upcoming June issue – including the Rich List – out on May 31.
It all started with $14,000, a bank loan, a bobcat and a tip truck. It wasn’t much, but it’s all former South Sydney Rabbitohs player Wes Maas needed to kick-start his ASX-listed construction materials, equipment and services provider, Maas Group.
You wouldn’t pick Maas, 44, for a Rich Lister. He’s perfectly comfortable living and running the business from his regional NSW home of Dubbo, where the maximum house price would struggle to crack $2 million.
Yolanda RedrupRich List editorYolanda Redrup is the editor of the AFR Rich List. She previously reported on technology, healthcare and Street Talk. Connect with Yolanda on Twitter. Email Yolanda at yolanda.redrup@afr.com
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