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Finding a hobby will make you a better entrepreneur (3 business skills I learned from boxing).
As the proverb goes “All work and no play leaves Jack a dull boy”, which means if you don’t take time off from work, you become both...
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Saying "no" to certain businesses can actually lead to greater rewards down the road: Anina Heyns, CEO of Pretty Social
Anina Heyns is the owner and founder of Pretty Social , and she's pretty passionate about digital marketing. In this episode, I chat...
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7 “tiny” habits to improve your business and life today.
If someone had to ask you “What are some of the habits needed to be successful?” what would you say? Allow me to share my list of “7 tiny...
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Magriet Groenewald – Nothing’s impossible if you have the right mindset!
In 6 short years, Magriet Groenewald has built one of the leading social media marketing companies in the country. Magriet’s main aim...
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What are your creativity obstacles in business?
Question: “How can you be innovative if your existing knowledge restricts you? The year is 1939 – the start of WWII. Imagine that you are...
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Jandre de Beer – Entrepreneurship is all about perception transparency consistency and persistence
In this episode, Charles Hsuan talks to the owner and founder of V8 Media , Jandre de Beer . They touch on Jandre’s history as a...
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Richard Mulholland – Let's Solve problems before they happen
This episode takes a bit of a different spin. Which makes sense when you consider Richard Mulholland ’s whole take on his industry is for...
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How to stand out in a sea of “sameness”.
If you’re in sales or trying to get new customers, you’re facing an “expensive problem”. That problem is salespeople and business owners...
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Master the secret language of sales: Storytelling
On 22 April 2021, I was interviewed by the NSBC’s CEO, Mike Anderson , during the Sales Indaba . We had a live Q&A with over 500 business...
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Candid Conversations: Allon Raiz – You need a compelling economic right to exist, not funding
Allon Raiz has worked as a business ProsperatorTM for over 20 years. He’s also authored two books . Through his company, Raizcorp ,...
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4 Money-Draining Website Mistakes to Avoid Today!
Before I get into this week’s video, I just want to mention that I was one of the speakers at the PayFast eCommerce Virtual Summit 2021...
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Candid Conversations: Mike Anderson – Seizing opportunities before the tipping point of evidence is what makes a true entrepreneur
Mike Anderson is the founder and CEO of NSBC Africa . The NSBC is the largest organisation on the continent dedicated to helping SMEs...
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Want to be a better leader? Choose inspiration not motivation
Quick fact- I failed 2 grades in High School, I have ADHD problems and really struggled academically. Imagine my surprise when I was...
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Candid Conversations: Warren Ingram – If you’re authentic and act with integrity…you don’t have to sell yourself
Warren Ingram is a busy man. He’s the executive director of Galileo Capital . He hosts the podcast, Honest Money . He’s written two...
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A simple way to make customers feel valued
On a business trip in 2019, I experienced a “wow” moment with a hotel staff member that went out of his way to make me feel like a valued...
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How to overcome a prospect’s indecision: Question for prospects
One of the most powerful tools in business negotiations is to give people the “right amount” of information to help them make a decision....
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Candid Conversations: Adele Benvie – What does the future hold, and how can I make it amazing?
Adele Benvie has been on a 20-year journey of reigniting entrepreneurs’ passion for their businesses. She firmly believes that the...
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Need a story idea? How to craft stories that sell and build your business
As human beings, we are natural storytellers – it’s how we share. When we want someone to know us, we share stories of our childhoods,...
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Candid Conversations: Warrick Kernes - There's no limit to starting an online business (we have students aged between 14 and 75!)
Warrick Kernes started his first business at the age of 16 selling wooden light switch covers. This entrepreneurial spirit never left...
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Candid Conversations: Cindy Norcott - Be the unstoppable action taker
You can tell from Cindy’s hearty laugh and gentle, caring nature that she has a genuine love for helping people. She believes we should...
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How to build a high-performing team (According to Netflix’s CEO Reed Hastings)
More than once in my career, I’ve either worked for or heard a business describe themselves by saying: “We run our business like a...
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Candid Conversations: Gidyon Lankers - Let’s make podcasts work for your brand
When Gidyon Lankers was a child, he made home videos of his family pets. That was the genesis of his “content production career”.Gidyon...
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From idea to product-The story of CritBuns by the co-founder of Airbnb, Joe Gebbia
Have you ever faced a problem and thought “There must be a better way?” In this video, we will look at the story of Joe Gebbia, one of...
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The 3 reasons why people don’t buy from YOU!
Does this ever happen to you? You had a great client meeting, you established a good rapport, the client agreed that you could send them...
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