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    Richard Kuipers is the founder of Two Men And A Truck, one of Australia’s largest residential and commercial removal companies.

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    Richard Kuipers says there is more to satisfaction and success than running a profitable business.

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    Richard has started several businesses since arriving in Australia, including a successful family business. He’s a member of Family Business Australia.

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    Richard is a fully licensed pilot, and has recently flown to Coal Creek in rural Victoria, Albury and Dubbo.

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    Richard and his wife Cheryl have three daughters – Catherine, Joanna and Elizabeth.

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    Richard has learned how to become a babysitter to his five grand children.

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    Richard found his tulip – Cheryl, a nurse from Tasmania. They’ve been married for over 30 years.

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    Richard is a member of North Sydney Achievers Toastmasters Club.

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audio More than memory

October 22, 2018

Richard and Cheryl speak to Sydney Cognitive’s fortnightly podcast, Nerve, about a rare disease called PCA or posterior cortical atrophy, the long struggle for diagnosis, and what this means for everyday life and love.

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image Supporting Indigenous artist Jimmy Pompey

June 2, 2018

In May 2018, Richard and Cheryl attended an exhibition to support Jimmy Pompey – an Indigenous artist from the APY Lands of Australia, where the Indulkana Weather Station is located.

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June 2, 2018

Celebrating Living History is an online social gathering that shares stories, tales and lives across generations, bringing history to life. Richard Kuipers gave his story. Visit the link here. You seem to be a man with many hats, what inspires you to [...]

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gallery Richard attends Dutch King’s Birthday Celebrations

May 12, 2018

Richard Kuipers attended the Dutch King’s Birthday Celebrations in Sydney in May 2018. It was fantastic to see TMAAT recognised so well in the community…  it was the sponsor who received the loudest and heartiest applause. Richard’s networking skills were [...]

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January 21, 2018

Richard Kuipers is a man with many hats. What inspires him to keep learning new things and be so involved within the community?

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image Richard takes the family on a voyage at sea

January 15, 2018

Richard and Cheryl’s journey began at sea. Their chance meeting over a game of bridge at sea turned ripples into waves. Over 40 years later, their voyage continues with some extra passengers…

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video The Grandpa Principle: Encouraging leadership among staff

September 8, 2017

Richard Kuipers submits a valuable business question to US-based author, public speaker, small business and time management expert, Dave Crenshaw. Watch the video.

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link Sydney Morning Herald: Accidental entrepreneur keeps on truckin’

March 26, 2017

The term “accidental entrepreneur” seems an odd description for someone who has made millions from a transport company. But Two Men and a Truck founder Richard Kuipers never set out to run a business, let alone build one with 65 trucks and $8 million in annual sales.

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link Sydney Morning Herald: How to make your first million

March 26, 2017

Who wants to be a millionaire? Everyone. Setting the goal is the easy part. Working out how to get there: that’s trickier. We asked three business-owners who started from scratch how they cracked it.

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November 29, 2016

Last Friday I turned 70 and now I’m an elder I’d like to tell you a bit about Holland, the land of my birth. They say when you get old you go back to childhood memories. Here it is then! [...]

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Richard takes Anne Frank Exhibition to Dubbo

Captain Kuipers
Captain Kuipers
Captain Kuipers
Captain Will
Captain Will
Captain Will
Take off from Camden
Take off from Camden
Take off from Camden
Will Richard and Les
Will Richard and Les
Will Richard and Les
Raneleigh Guest House
Raneleigh Guest House
Raneleigh Guest House
Anne Frank House in Dubbo exhibition
Anne Frank House in Dubbo exhibition
Anne Frank House in Dubbo exhibition
Children learn about Anne Frank at Dubbo
Children learn about Anne Frank at Dubbo
Children learn about Anne Frank at Dubbo
Anne Frank Exhibition Dubbo
Anne Frank Exhibition Dubbo
Anne Frank Exhibition Dubbo
Stocks at Old Dubbo Gaol
Stocks at Old Dubbo Gaol
Stocks at Old Dubbo Gaol
Dubbo Gaol
Dubbo Gaol
Dubbo Gaol
Richard and Les in 1950s classroom
Richard and Les in 1950s classroom
Richard and Les in 1950s classroom

Richard's many hats

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Six lessons of wisdom from the man with many hats

Richard Kuipers is a man with many hats. What inspires him to keep learning new things and be so involved within the community?

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Richard’s many hats

Richard Kuipers is no average Australian Dutchman. Read about his many roles and activities.

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Family business manager

Richard has started several businesses since arriving in Australia, including a successful family business. He’s a member of Family Business Australia.

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Toastmaster

Richard is a member of North Sydney Achievers Toastmasters Club.

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Husband

Richard found his tulip – Cheryl, a nurse from Tasmania. They’ve been married for over 30 years.

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Campaigner

Richard Kuipers says there is more to satisfaction and success than running a profitable business.

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Businessman

Richard Kuipers is the founder of Two Men And A Truck, one of Australia’s largest residential and commercial removal companies.

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Grandfather

Richard has learned how to become a babysitter to his five grand children.

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Father

Richard and his wife Cheryl have three daughters – Catherine, Joanna and Elizabeth.

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