Business growth
Top entrepreneurs and established business owners share their stories and their tips for growth.
16 Episodes
The incredible entrepreneur behind Netflorist
His determination and willingness to try new things were critical in growing one of SA’s biggest online stores. Listen to Ryan Bacher speak about the 20 year journey of the brand, Netflorist.
How Gideon Galloway built King Price insurance
He revolutionised the insurance industry by offering decreasing premiums. Listen to how the combination of doing things differently, sheer determination and being bold has made King Price Insurance a massive success.
Margaret Hirsch; escaping poverty and building a multi-million rand retail empire
Her determination, wit and ambition will leave you motivated! Listen to Margaret Hirsch speak about her journey to building the Hirsch’s empire.
Tech entrepreneur who built and sold a R100 million software company
The entrepreneur who built a R100 Million software company says, “If the me today went back and visited 21 year-old me, the lesson I’d carry back is the importance of people.” - Ashley Regenass, CEO at SynergERP (Pty) Ltd.
Building SA’s Beauty Salon Superpower: Sorbet
Founder of the Sorbet Group, Ian Fuhr, says that 1/3 of his time building the Sorbet Group was spent on building people and the brand. Listen to Ian Fuhr tell the story of how he built the Sorbet brand.
The charismatic founder who built the Investec empire
Marnus Broodryk speaks to Investec founder, Stephen Koseff, about how he and his co-founders built Investec from its beginnings in 1974. Stephen Koseff shares the most important values and lessons that led to Investec’s success.
From side hustle to global giant: the story of USN
From making his own supplements at home and selling them to his friends to building a globally recognised sports nutrition brand. Listen to Albe Geldenhuys tell his inspiring story.
Oil market update
Callum Macpherson, head of Investec’s Commodities desk, gives an update on the oil market. - Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute…
Why has there been a rise in failed auctions?
In this special edition podcast, we are joined by Private Equity Client Group Head, Christian Hess, to discuss the increase of failed auctions in recent years.
How business can help save South Africa
Sir Richard Branson and Stephen Koseff discuss South Africa's current challenges, the need to reimagine education and how business can help government with issues like climate change.
Sir Richard Branson on the power of purpose
Headlining the recent Business is an Adventure event, Sir Richard Branson spoke to South African entrepreneur Marnus Broodryk and Investec Co-Founder Stephen Koseff about the role business needs to play in society and shared ideas on solving South Africa's youth unemployment crisis.
Facing the pension fund challenge for SMEs
Investec Wealth & Investment's Mark Herson and Patrick Duggan discuss changes in the pension fund landscape that mean that SMEs need to look differently at their pension plans, to ensure employees can retire comfortably.
Part 2: What your business needs to know about cyber crime
Is your business safe from a cyber attack? Kevin Hogan, Fraud Risk Manager of Private Banking at Investec looks at what businesses can do to protect themselves.
The Future of Work - Part 1
In a new world of gigs, unicorns and automation, change in the workplace is inevitable but it doesn't necessarily mean that you will be out of a job.
Digital marketing tips for small businesses
Digital marketing expert Dave Duarte talks to Mike Anderson, CEO of the NSBC, about how small businesses can build their brand online.
It’s not just about the coffee - An interview with Starbuck’s Howard Behar
An interview about values and servant leadership with Howard Behar, former president of Starbucks Coffee Company International, who is best known for growing the business from 28 stores to over 15 000 internationally. Listen to what you want to hear by navigating the podcast according to the timecodes: 01:08 –…