Pierre Du Plessis, founder of https://www.be-brave.co.za/, and a strategist, speaker and consipirator, talks to John Watson about building business strategy, the founders journey and professional speaking. Pierre discusses the challenges faced during business strategy sessions and how to navigate them. He also talks about helping people figure out how to…
Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), talks to Rudolf Rautenbach about the current political landscape in South Africa and the role of civil society in holding the government accountable. Wayne shares his journey from being the CEO of a leading player in the fleet and tourism…
In this episode, John Watson interviews Rudolf Rautenbach about his new book "Sustainable NPO Funding in South Africa - Making BBBEE work for your cause". They discuss the challenges facing NPOs, the difference between NPOs and public benefit organizations, and the importance of diversifying funding. Rudolf clarifies the tax exempt…
Andy Spence, director of Merapar Agile Technologies, talks to John Watson about how scrum tactics and agility can help your business. Andy highlights the three biggest problems that scrum can solve for clients: namely speed, burnout, and relevance. He emphasizes the importance of mindset in both trainers and trainees, and…
Kimlynn Temple, founder and CEO of TIPPED, talks to John Watson and shares her journey of building a digital tipping and payment solution. The journey has been full of highs, lows, and lessons, but Kimlynn is proud of where TIPPED is now. The digital wallet and QR code system have…
Should you spend years studying after high school or should you rather network and find your right place? This week John and Rudolf discuss this question, and weigh up the options you have when you're young. They explore the pros and cons of both approaches and emphasize the importance of…
Charles Hsuan loves people and loves helping them grow. But his journey to find his right place wasn’t easy. Born with ADHD he struggled at school, much to the disappointment of his Taiwanese parents who had high expectations. Despite his efforts, meeting those expectations were tough. Everything changed in the…
Former Olympian and world record holder in rowing Ursula Grobler talks to John Watson about her career and experience at the 2016 Olympic Games. She covers the build up, the thrill of designing the race kit, the challenges and handling disappointments. Ursula also shares her thoughts on the balance between…
Mark Sham, entrepreneur, speaker and world traveller, talks to John Watson about his passion for showcasing South Africa to the world and the importance of being a tourist in your own country. He shares insights on his ventures, the Suits & Sneakers events @ The Tryst, and the impact of…
John and Rudolf explore the concept of networking up or connecting with others at a new level. They emphasizes the importance of networking with people above your current level to accelerate your progress and open up new opportunities. This requires a different mindset and approach, including being uncomfortable, having a…
In this conversation, Rudolf Rautenbach interviews Karlien Delport-Botha, a strategic communications professional from The Communication Collective. They discuss Karlien's background in communications, the importance of networking, and the value of being a member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Karlien emphasizes the need for effective communication in leadership…
How do you talk to famous people? You start by not being an idiot about it! In this episode, Rudolf and John discuss how to approach and interact with famous people. They emphasize treating them as regular human beings and not putting them on a pedestal. They advise being respectful,…
John talks to LinkedIn supremo Jason Luboyera, the Head of Growth @ FDC Agency, about his journey from being a busy child, to his passion for rugby and studying abroad. They discuss his learnings from Toastmasters, and how he landed up working for Top 35 Under 35 CA Louw Barnardt…
We were very intrigued by Sahil Bloom's recent article "The Anti-Networking Guide" so naturally John and Rudolf had to talk about it on the podcast. Do we agree with Sahil that networking is dead? Yes we think so! Smart relationship building is where it's at, and Sahil gave four great…
Is Pretoria the wildest Capital City in the world? Susan Marais certainly thinks so and she is on a drive to show off the best of what Pretoria has to offer. Rudolf spoke with her on her personal journey, from growing up on a farm to running her own guest…
John talks to neighbour and fellow CA, Christine Du Toit, about her journey and experiences as a working mom and business woman. They discuss similarities between being an auditor and a spy, and the importance of building relationships and maintaining connections with colleagues and mentors. Christine shares her experiences starting…
John and Rudolf discuss the topic of connection rejection and how to handle setbacks in networking. They share their experiences with rejection and non-responsiveness, emphasizing the importance of not taking it personally. They provide practical advice and strategies for following up and staying persistent, such as using different communication channels…
Gerhard Cruywagen joins John Watson this week and shares his journey of entrepreneurship, from buying and selling as a child to starting his own computer business, PC Laptops. He discusses the importance of building connections and trust in business and highlights the value of networking. He also talks about his…
Is public speaking scarier than death? And can anyone do it? This week Rudolf and John give their views on these questions and share their own experiences and tips. They emphasize the need for preparation, focusing on the audience, and practicing to overcome nerves. They also highlight that public speaking…
This week John talks to Ilana Steyn, the MD at Company Partners. Company Partners is a One-Stop-Shop for all the Company Registration and Tender Compliance Documents you need. Their online system and team of Experts will get you what you need in record time. Contact them Toll Free on 0800…
22 Apr 2024
39 min
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