RadEO

In this episode of RadEO, Ross talks to Don Packett, COO of Cultovation, speaker coach, professional speaker, author, MC and stand-up comedian. They talk merging business and overcoming hiccups in that process. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dUkY) More about Don Packett - COO of Cultovation, speaker coach, professional speaker, author, MC and stand-up comedian. Don eats, sleeps and breathes presentations. From working with Missing Link's customers creating narrative and structure, to taking them all the way through to standing up and delivering on stage. Through working with organisations and customers from all sectors and all walks of life, the Power of Presentation grows and allows Missing Link the opportunity to identify, in real-time, the narrative needed for powerful delivery and galvanising audiences. Cultovation - http://cultovation.com/ Missing Link - https://msnglnk.com/ 21Tanks - https://21tanks.com/ – RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch or visit our website eonetwork.org

In this episode of RadEO, Ross talks to Dean Carlson, Founder and MD of BrainFarm. They talk about building a global company from a South African network and building networks and keeping connections. Dean shares how his team creates an extremely positive environment at their events by having the mindset of commitment to excellence. They also talk about BrainFarm’s exciting upcoming event, Sound Idea Sessions and breaking world records in partnership with a local artist, Percy Maimela. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dUkY) More about BrainFarm’s MD, Dean Carlson - Dean Carlson is the Founder and CEO of BrainFarm, a South African event agency and speaker bureau, who has the privilege of working with a long list of blue chip clients in identifying and securing speakers for their events, as well as creating world class branded events. He previously conceptualized, co-created and led the Discovery Invest Leadership Summit to become the largest multi-speaker business conference in the Southern Hemisphere with past speakers including Richard Branson, Al Gore, Malcolm Gladwell, Chris Anderson, Ricardo Semler, Dan Ariely, Johann Rupert, Rudy Giuliani, Stephen Dubner, Graça Machel and Nouriel Roubini. Dean first gained exposure to similar large-scale events over a decade ago during his involvement in organizing trips for South Africans to attend international seminars hosted by motivational speaker, personal finance instructor, and self-help author Anthony Robbins. Dean’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-carlson-9951751/?originalSubdomain=za BrainFarm - https://brainfarm.co.za/ Sound Idea Sessions - https://www.soundideasessions.com/ Guinness World Record - https://www.enca.com/life/sa-artist-breaks-guinness-world-record-largest-coffee-sketch Show notes - 00.54 - Dean’s elevator pitch 01.30 - How was it like setting BrainFarm up? 08.50 - How do you get a corporate company to agree to do a disruptive event? 14.30 - Launching the BCX Disrupt Summit 17.05 - Pulling talent into South Africa and going international 21.56 - Building networks and keeping connections 27.50 - Community building through introductions 29.45 - The mindset of commitment to excellence 35.40 - Dean’s latest exciting project - https://www.soundideasessions.com/ 41.10 - Breaking world records - https://www.enca.com/life/sa-artist-breaks-guinness-world-record-largest-coffee-sketch 50.47 - Growth Hacker Marketing – RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch or visit our website eonetwork.org

In this episode of RadEO, Ross talks to Ryan Bacher, MD of NetFlorist. They talk e-commerce in 1999 versus 2019 and the hiccups in learning a new industry. Ryan shares how he has kept partnerships alive for 12 years and his tips in making crucial brand decisions when expanding your company. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dUkY) More about NetFlorist’s MD, Ryan Bacher - Ryan studied and completed a Bachelor of Arts and Law Degree at Wits in 1994. He then went to work for the Club Med Group in the Caribbean. Following Club Med, he returned to SA where he worked in the Internet industry for 2 years and thereafter, co-founded NetFlorist. As Managing Director, Ryan is responsible for all day-to-day operations and strategy of the company. He sits on the board of the South African chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization. NetFlorist started life in 1999 as one of SA’s 1st and has become the largest floral and gifting service in South Africa (on and offline). It has 5 warehouses and 200 franchises and delivers same day, country-wide. NetFlorist is recognized as one of SA’s leading ecommerce companies and has won many awards over the last 10 years in the ecommerce and floral space. NetFlorist - www.netflorist.co.za Show notes - 00.54 - Ryan’s back story 04.05 - How was it like setting NetFlorist up? 08.15 - The hiccups in learning a whole new industry 16.00 - Personalisation in the products 20.20 - Pulling the plug on side-line projects 24.56 - Is NetFlorist an internet company or a retailer? 27.38 - Understanding the customers 29.45 - Producing flowers 33.15 - Keeping a partnership alive for 12 years 37.05 - Coming up with NetFlorist brand 41.47 - Cross-selling and expanding the brand 45.30 - Ryan Gibs Course – RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch or visit our website eonetwork.org

In this episode of RadEO, Ross talks to Antony Wannell, president elect elect of EO Johannesburg and entrepreneur and conservationist. They talk about taking back control of your calendar and planning your year ahead. Antony shares his experiences with selling his business and setting it up for the next generation of entrepreneurs to succeed. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dUkY) More about Antony Wannell - He started a new entrepreneurial journey only two years ago. A big part of what he does at the moment is to share his experiences through conversations, consulting, investment and mentorship. His vision is to create a real entrepreneurial thirst for driven Africans. Before this time, Antony spent 27 years building entrepreneurial trading businesses. He has worked in the supply chain to the Tourism and Building Materials Sector and spent much of my time travelling for work into some of the most beautiful African Wilderness areas, including: Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, DRC, Zambia, Namibia and Malawi. Connect with Antony here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/antony-wannell-a2778217/?originalSubdomain=za# Show notes - 00:50 - Antony’s elevator pitch 01:55 - Antony’s entrepreneurial journey 08:08 - Working across borders 09:22 - Maintaining relationship in a big business 11:26 - Honesty and discipline 12:55 - Going through an acquisitions, what to do and what not to 16:00 - What comes after your entrepreneurial journey? 20:40 - Recovery time in between meetings 22:40 - Taking control of your calendar 24:25 - How do you choose how to spend your time after you’ve made your money? 26:25 - Aligning purpose and business building 30:22 - Stepping away from your keyroll and searching for a replacement 32:10 - Setting the business up for success after you’ve left 33:55 - Sharing the wealth in communities 35:37 - Addressing the skill gap 36:10 - Antony’s view on the future of South Africa – RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch or visit our website eonetwork.org

In this episode of RadEO, Richard and Ross talk to Jonathan Slain from Recession.com. They talk about everything you need to know about having a business and getting through a recession. Jonathan takes us through what you would need to know about planning for a recession and still keeping afloat. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dUkY) More about Jonathan - Jonathan is the “Governor” with Recession.com and principal of Autobahn Consultants. His purpose is to spur others to realize their dream outcomes by helping entrepreneurs and their teams get results, make tough decisions, improve team health and develop the right strategies. He has been a member of EO (Cleveland, Ohio Chapter) for almost a decade. He has served in multiple board roles, most recently on the US Central Region Board as Member Products Director. He has also been the emcee of the US/Canada President’s Meeting. Jonathan is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and the expert on Recessions and the Entrepreneurial Operating Systems® you want guiding your team. He coaches high growth leadership teams across the United States to implement EOS™, also known as Traction. As an EOS Implementer™, he focuses on helping entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses. Jonathan spends 100+ days a year implementing Traction® with teams just like yours. Jonathan’s clients are all over the country and range from start-ups to over $200 million in size. He focuses on companies that are looking to double their top and/or bottom line within the next three to five years. Jonathan owned and operated fitness franchises for 10 years, holding the place of honour as the top unit out of more than 500. It was his experience there that gave him the real-world, hard knock life experience that allows him to claim his title as an expert on recessions. Jonathan spent two years in investment banking. He worked on mergers and acquisitions totalling over $500 million dollars in enterprise value. Jonathan graduated with highest honours and highest distinctions from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Morehead Scholar. A former “whiz kid,” Jonathan was valedictorian of his high school graduating class with the highest GPA ever in the history of Shaker Heights (Ohio) High School. Jonathan’s business - https://recession.com/ – RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch or visit our website eonetwork.org

In this episode of RadEO Ross talks to David Jacobson, the managing director of SYNAQ. David shares his thoughts on different levels of delegation and they talk autonomy and putting the right people in the job versus micro managing. David talks about his experience and learnings of building a business with love and commitment. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dUkY) About David - In 2004, he co-founded SYNAQ with a dream of bringing cloud computing communication services to the world using Linux and Open Source technology. In 2010, SYNAQ was ranked by Forbes Mag as one of the top 20 Tech companies in Africa and one year later Dimension Data acquired a majority stake in SYNAQ. David is a thought-leader in his industry, from Hacker to Biohacker, Tech Ninja to Entrepreneur and dynamic leader. Additionally, he is a member of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), an exclusive global network of high-impact entrepreneurs and mentors aspiring founders at organizations like the Branson Centre, Startup Bootcamp and EO Accelerator. David’s business- SYNAQ - https://www.synaq.com/ Other links- Tony Robbins - https://www.tonyrobbins.com/ Show notes - 00:38 - David’s elevator pitch 01:20 - Why would we use SYNAQ instead on Gmail? 02:24 - The David and SYNAQ back story 16:45 - How did your clients react to end of lining everything? 21:36 - Your experience in transitioning from CTO to CEO 26:40 - How did you change your tech team 28:47 - Being a fully remote company 30:50 - Different levels of delegation 33:15 - David’s date with destiny 38:48 - Real love and commitment – RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch or visit our website eonetwork.org

In this episode of RadEO Ross talks to Dillon Jearey from Kilowatt Audio Visual. Dillon shares his experience with starting a company on a credit card and setting yourself up with a roadmap to where you want to go. Dillon explains why he thinks strategy is needed to kickstart culture and how he works on his culture journey. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dUkY) About Dillon Jearey - Dillon Jearey is the CEO and Founder of Kilowatt Audio Visual, a premium technical event partner, delivering technical support and production services to more than 700 events a year in the African live events industry. With a credit card limit of just R50k and no tertiary education, Dillon started Kilowatt AV in June 2007. It was his first serious attempt at entrepreneurship, and although making many mistakes, Dillon has grown Kilowatt to be a significant player in its space with total sales revenue combined at over R270mil for the past five years. He is passionate about personal development, culture, strategy, mindfulness, and hyper-awareness, believing that these traits along with a servant leadership mindset, are essential for the modern day CEO. In 2012, Dillon became a member of the Global Entrepreneurs’ Organization, which now forms the fundamental foundation of his growth and personal development. Most successful of which has been his ability to completely step out of his business operationally and free up time to focus on new business opportunities, adventures, public speaking and mentoring young entrepreneurs. He is married with three daughters and loves adventure. Whether it is motor-racing or mountain biking, anything that gets the adrenaline going. Dillon has competed against a formula one racing legend in a reality TV series, cycled from London to Paris, rafted the mighty Zambezi river, completed a full Ironman triathlon and ran the London marathon, to name a few. Dillon’s business- http://kilowatt.co.za/ Show notes - 00:38 - Dillon’s elevator pitch 01:45 - Why Dillon is no longer a wedding DJ 04:51 - How Dillon got clients and finances to start his company 10:30 - Adding value with your tools 13:25 - How big is Kilowatt and what are you working on at the moment? 16:58 - Not being a key operator in the business any more 21:15 - What do you believe is strategy and culture? 24:09 - A day in the life of Dillon Jearey 26:30 - How do you work on your culture journey? 29:56 - Are you measuring people on their behaviours? 38:48 - Test a good idea and see where it takes you – RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch or visit our website eonetwork.org

In this episode of RadEO, Ross chats to Lesley Waterkeyn, founder of Colourworks and now Group CEO of CDWi. They talk merging businesses and staying relevant after two decades in the industry. Lesley shares her experience in integrating two companies and how they got even more clients with the merge. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dUkY) About Lesley - Lesley built Colourworks from the ground-up and now heads up the CWDi Group. She is driven by her curiosity and her entrepreneurial mind spearheads the agency’s innovation and relevance. As Group CEO, she is responsible for the continuous growth of the business. She does this by setting the company’s vision and seeing it come to fruition in the company culture, procuring the right resources, monitoring performance and leading CSI initiatives. She won the IWEC award (International Women Entrepreneurs Challenge) in 2017 in recognition of her impact as a female business leader. Lesley’s business - CWDi Group - http://cwdi.co.za/ Show notes - 00:35 - Lesley’s elevator pitch 00:58 - What does a business challenge mean in your world? 01:45 - What path does one take to end up where you ended up? 03:05 - What are your favourite parts of your business, and which part do you wish you don’t have to deal with? 05:00 - Do you still support digital systems? 05:40 - How do you keep yourself engage after two decades? 06:35 - Have you kept the same staff as the business changes? 07:20 - How have you kept your skills relevant as things change? 08:33 - The Stay in Your Lane Document 09:20 - How does accountability look like your team? 10:00 - The Big Merge 12:22 - How do you navigate the minefield of a big merge? 13:55 - Negotiating the merge 14:57 - Lesley’s tips on a merge 16:28 - Matching culture and values by finding the right partner 17:00 - How did your clients respond to the merge? 19:10 - What role did BEE play in the merge? 20:05 - The 67 Logos Project 25:00 - Making the loudest noise 27:00 - How do you manage EO, merging companies and designing 67 logos? 29:40 - How do you connect back the EO experiences to your business? 31:30 - 2IC Forum 32:32 - What’s next for Lesley Waterkeyn? 33:30 - A strategy for growth through acquisition 36:26 - Are you the one running around sharing the values? Ross listen to this podcast (implementation strategies) - John Hagel | Moving From Pressure To Opportunity | SingularityU Greece Summit 2018 - https://youtu.be/AvfrnhQZ0SM – RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch or visit our website eonetwork.org

In this episode of RadEO, Richard and Ross talk strategies and all the extra time you have to spend in strategy meetings building the strategy. They share their thoughts and experiences on victory conditions and fictitious end terms. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dUkY) – RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch or visit our website eonetwork.org

In this episode of RadEO, Ross talks to Lauren Gamsu the founder of Black Sheep Design. They talk all about sabbaticals and how to prepare your team and your clients before the sabbatical. Lauren shares her experience with committing to a 3 month sabbatical from work. She gives her tips and tricks on doing it well so that you come back with a new excitement for your next venture. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dUkY) More about Lauren - Lauren Gamsu is the founder of Black Sheep Design, a turnkey office fit-out and building refurbishment company. After completing her architectural degree at UCT, and working in London and Dublin, she returned to her hometown Johannesburg, to combine her creative flair and entrepreneurial spirit. She founded Black Sheep in 2011, with negligible finances and a passion to build a business. She steadily gained a client base, helping SME’s with their office renovations. Over time, Black Sheep’s scope extended to include providing design solutions to underperforming buildings within the listed property sector. The company currently has a staff complement of 16 people, and clients that include Redefine, Arrowhead, Hertz, Growthpoint, Steinhoff and Media 24. Lauren is a past board member of Entrepreneurs Organization and a recipient of the EY Winning Women Award. In 2018, Lauren took the plunge and committed to a 3 month sabbatical from work. She handed over the reins and went travelling around Europe, and Australia. The business flourished, and she returned with more clarity, a renewed appreciation for Johannesburg weather and excitement for the next entrepreneurial adventure. Black Sheep - (https://www.blacksheepsa.com/) Show notes - 00:38 - Lauren’s elevator pitch 01:30 - KTV Market day 03:30 - Why Lauren took a sabbatical 07:18 - Delegating responsibility 10:15 - How did your clients react? 15:00 - Handing over the bank, monitoring and reporting 16:50 - How would you monitor client service while on a sabbatical? 17:45 - How do you tell the whole team you’re leaving for 3 months? 25:07 - How did Lauren do her sabbatical? 30:08 - How is it being back? 32:00 - Did you find new opportunities with your new open mindset? 34:40 - Would you go on another sabbatical? – RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch or visit our website eonetwork.org

In this episode of RadEO, Ross talks to Earl Smith, the founder of Volunteer SA. They talk “Voluntourism” and getting people to volunteer in Africa and have the experience of a lifetime. Earl chats about the inspiring and frustrating side of social media and he shares his thoughts and experiences with leadership challenges. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dUkY) More about Earl - Having started Volunteer Southern Africa in 2008, they have had much success in growing their passion into what is one of the largest and most certainly well known and trusted volunteering business in South Africa. Responsible for management, strategy, improvements, marketing, business development. Brand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI and advertising revenue. Developed brand strategy and statistics systems. Forming partnerships and co-operations with regional conservation facilities as well as volunteer/travel agencies across the globe. He has a degree in electrical engineering, school at Carmel School in Pretoria, and matriculated in 1995. He has managed the Lion Park from 2008 until 2012. He saw a gap in the market and started marketing the Lion Park as a wildlife volunteer destination. From there, the business grew and it came time to put on his “big girl panties” and go with it alone. https://www.volunteersa.com/ Show Notes - 00:42 - Earl’s elevator pitch 01:44 - How did you find your passion and end up in this industry? 02:32 - The business model of Volunteer SA 06:30 - “Voluntourism” 08:10 - What does purpose mean to Earl? 10:30 - Applying your vision to your staff 12:58 - The inspiring and frustrating side of Social Media 17:32 - How do you catch your crowd? 20:50 - When did you start Volunteer SA? 22:24 - Howard Mann’s ‘Your Business Brickyard’ 25:30 - Earl’s tips for taking on a business partner 28:20 - Marketing your business 31:15 - Leadership Challenges 33:20 - What does Earl’s 2019 look like? – RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch or visit our website eonetwork.org

In this episode of RadEO, Ross talks to Jason Goldberg, the Co-founder of Edge Growth and Founder of 10X-e. Jason shares why his company’s mission drives him and his staff. They discuss what economic challenges entrepreneurs could encounter in the next year and Jason shares his thoughts on how to balance the needs of a startup inside a mature organisation. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/radeopodcast) About Jason - Jason Goldberg is the founder of 10X-e, and he also co-founded Edge Growth and Vumela Fund. Since starting his career at Bain and Co. and later as a corporate strategist, Jason has spent the last 12 years’ investing in, starting, scaling, advising, accelerating, and sitting on boards of high potential ventures in the R5m - R2bn turnover range. Jason brings his unique mix of experiences as an experienced investor, entrepreneur, strategist and his passion for growing business leaders to help leadership teams to scale themselves as leaders, build scalable teams with scalable cultures, and scale their businesses (operations, systems, boards). Jason’s specialisations are growth strategy and scaling organisations after the Accelerator stage – helping teams navigate the most complex stage of building a business: transitioning from a start-up to a scaled enterprise. Show notes- 00:30 - Jason’s elevator pitch 01:09 - How did Jason end up scaling businesses? 06:40 - Has the mission of addressing poverty changed for you? 08:00 - How do you turn your mission into a daily or weekly thing? 09:15 - Would you not hire someone if they weren’t aligned with your mission? 11:30 - Work versus personal life 12:55 - Have you ever realise that you’ve solved a problem for a client but never thought about it for yourself? 14:50 - What economic challenges do you see coming within the next year? 17:30 - Jason’s take on innovation 21:55 - The balance between a startup and a mature organisation 29:30 - Jason’s scaling up course 32:30 - Why did you join EO, and what have you learnt from EO? 40:17 - What does Jason’s 2019 look like?

Last, in the mini-series on leadership lessons from the GLA. In this episode of RadEO, Ross and Ronen share their thoughts on leadership. They discuss the five things great leaders do. Including creating a high level of discipline and daily practices such as setting a positive mindset at the beginning of the day. More about Ronen Aires- He’s an entrepreneur, a youth specialist, public speaker and general lover of life. Ronen Aires is the founder and CEO of Student Village, wone of the country’s most successful student marketing Companies. Ronen left the corporate world 18 years ago to start Student Village. He chairs and supports a number of entrepreneurial programs and is a huge supporter of youth development. Acknowledged as a passionate, Ronen believes in the importance of fostering creativity, strategic thought and consistent delivery. Out of the office, he is also a father, an activist and a trail junkie. Find Ronen’s business here - https://studentvillage.co.za/ Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/radeopodcast) – RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch or visit our website eonetwork.org

In this episode of RadEO Richard and Ross talk about Global Leadership Academy and what they’ve learnt. Ross shares what happened at the most recent GLA and what he has achieved since attending the Global Leadership Academy. They also talk “How to 10x your EO experience” and how to actively get the most out of your EO connections around the world. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/radeopodcast) – RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch or visit our website eonetwork.org

In this episode of RadEO, Ross talks to Conor Neill, the president of Vistage Spain. They talk about how you are a vehicle for a project and one should realise your own potential and purpose. Finding meaning in suffering can help in not losing sight of your full strength. Conor gives his 3 top ways to communicating effectively and understanding others around you by asking them what fulfilment looks like. We are all encouraged by enthusiasm, and Conor suggests putting enthusiasm into everything we do. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/radeopodcast) About Conor - Conor is a sought-after keynote speaker on resilient leadership. He is President of Vistage Spain, part of the world’s leading CEO organisation.  As an entrepreneur, he has founded 5 companies, selling 16 private jets and building the 3rd largest fleet of private jets in Spain. He teaches leadership at IESE Business School and is a visiting professor at University College Dublin.  Conor can help you sell a private jet, or how to get the resources to build anything else that you truly believe in.  Conor is a member of EO Barcelona (since 2005). Conor gave the closing keynote at EO Global Leadership Conference in Athens back in 2014 and will be delivering a keynote at the upcoming EO One Level Up event in Barcelona. More at http://conorneill.com Show notes- 00:44 - Conor’s elevator pitch 09:38 - Unlocking your own potential and realising your purpose 13:20 - Finding meaning in suffering 20:21 - Not losing sight of your full strength and potential 22:05 - Communicating effectively 26:05 - We are encouraged by others enthusiasm 32:50 - Nothing worthwhile is within your comfort zone 35:00 - When your core is clear you’re not seeking after the opinions of others 37:13 - Ask people around who want they need to be fulfilled 40:20 - Sometimes it’s easy for us to give to others, what’s easy for us to give 43:40 - Allow your intuition to tell you what are the things that are important to you 44:37 - Write down your purpose

In this episode of RadEO, Ross talks to Kim Whitaker, the CEO, and co-founder of Once Travel. Kim tells us more about the Tourism Industry, and how she managed to empower young people by starting a Tourism School and giving them opportunities to work in the tourism and hotel industry. She also tells us about how to delve into branding a hostel and gives her tips on getting the right team to man the machine. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/radeopodcast) About Kim - Kim started her first tourism business age 23, inspired by a year of living and working around the world. In 2013, Kim co-founded “Once in Cape Town” (Cape Town, South Africa) with a dynamic team, and grew the Poshtel/ Youth Hotel concept from strength to strength. In 2016, the team went on to open the second property (Once in Joburg) in Johannesburg, in the vibrant inner-city Braamfontein area. Once Youth Hotels are bustling youth hubs, where, by clever design, strategic partnerships with local businesses and hiring the right “A-team” (staff who encapsulate the “Once” ethos and spirit), guests can experience contemporary Africa. Once in Cape Town recently passed the Fairtrade in tourism grading with 100%, which recognizes that the business operates in a way that is mutually respectful, fair and transparent. Kim is current CEO of Once Youth Hotels and is passionate about entrepreneurship, leadership and growing the Once Youth Hotel brand into the African continent. Kim’s many personal entrepreneurship awards include the Investec “YoungTreps” (2014), Sanlam EOY, Emerging Entrepreneur winner (2015), Mzansi Top 100 Young Independents (2016), and Premiers Award for Entrepreneurship Tourism winner (2016). Show notes- 00:38 - Kim’s elevator pitch 01:52 - Does traveling seem exciting to someone on the outside? 03:35 - How does one curate traveling experiences as you do? 07:53 - How do you make sure you have the right people on your team? 10:28 - How do you go about inductions for your employees? 11:15 - How does the relationship work if you only employ people for 3 months? 12:57 - Was it deliberate having a bar and a hostel in the same location? 16:40 - Building the Once Youth Hotels brand 20:19 - Starting a Tourism School 26:33 - Why Kim has started a Tourism School 31:10 - Was it deliberate in empowering people and making South Africa a better place?

In this episode of RadEO Ross chats to Petra Rees from Why Toyz. They explore the concepts and methods of learning through play with kids and connect how one would implement these learning methods in your workspace. They talk the power of co-creation both in toys and in business with your clients. Petra shares her thoughts on performance management and the CEOs role in taking ownership of your client experience. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/radeopodcast) About Petra - Petra Knezu Rees was born in Prague, Czech Republic. She started her career in Czech Telecom where she headed several projects including enterprise development programmes. But her passion for travel and learning about new cultures resulted in Petra working in many international locations, the longest of which was in Seychelles. Here she managed a private lodge and also developed new markets for the biggest domestic management agency. Petra started her own destination marketing agency and came to Johannesburg in 2006 to consult on a tourism project in Seychelles for local developers. Petra is a co-founder of Lean Enterprise Acceleration Programmes (LEAP) focusing on accelerating the growth of small enterprises through meaningful business support and technology. Why Toyz - whytoyz.com Show notes- 00:46 - Petra’s elevator pitch 01:10 - The backstory 03:32 - Learning in the workspace 07:21 - How does Why Toyz and 3D printing tie together in learning our children? 10:58 - Ownership and Co-creation 13:05 - Learning through play 16:23 - Do you think learning through play has its place in the work environment? 18:43 - How would you implement these learning methods into your office culture? 21:13 - Did you end up in this industry because you are a parent? 26:14 - How did you recruit your new team and when do you outsource work? 28:06 - How would you performance manage people that aren’t sitting in your office? 35:28 - Having ownership and partnering with your clients 37:15 - How are you building out your client experience?

In the spirit of experimentation, we are trying a new format. In this episode of RadEO Rich and Ross talk about Ignite and what they’ve learnt. They talk about corporate gifts and when to brand them and when not to brand them. In the second segment of this podcast the talk about "How to 10x your EO experience" and how to shift your focus of being a servant to the organisation to being a student of the organisation. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/radeopodcast) – RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs Organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch or visit our website eonetwork.org

In this episode of RadEO Ross talks to David Alexander from Sheer Music Publishing about royalties and copyrights on music and compositions. They talk about how the music industry has been the testing ground for new modes of billing and distribution like streaming that expand into other industries. They chat about how streaming platforms impact African music and musicians. David also shares his knowledge on where the industry is going and what we can do to support local artists. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/radeopodcast) More about David Alexander - David Alexander is the Founder, Owner and Managing Director of Sheer Music Publishing (Pty) Ltd, the fastest growing independent music publishing company in Africa. Sheer Publishing represents African songs and songwriters for the world. David founded Sheer Publishing back in 1996 to exploit a gap in the local Jazz scene. Today Sheer Publishing has a vast catalogue rich with diverse South African, African and International Chart music ideal for licensing purposes. Sheer Publishing offers the ultimate one stop solution for all deals and has music placements on movies such as District 9 and the Oscar winning Tsotsi and the Academy Award nominated Searching for Sugarman. Sheer Publishing has placed music on television shows such as Private Practice, Jacob’s Cross and Big Brother and has been instrumental in successful commercials such as Castle Light, Vodacom, MTN, Makro, Cadbury’s PS, Wimpy, Engen and Ackermans just to name a few. Sheer Publishing is very active on the African Continent and David has travelled to many sub-Saharan countries in search of new clients. David has given papers and served on panels at music industry conferences such as African IP Forum (Tanzania), Salaam Music Expo (Senegal), Womex, Kenya Music Week (Kenya), NIMEX- the Nigerian International Music Expo (Nigeria), Porto Musicale (The Brazilian Music Exhibition) and the Wami Conference (Western Australian Music Industry) as well as at Moshito, Music Exchange, KZN Music Imbizo in South Africa. David has also participated as a Mentor at Womex and Nimex. David is the Treasurer on the Board of CAPASSO (Composers and Publishers Association) which is the mechanical collection society in South Africa and has agreements with the recording industry, broadcasters as well as internet and mobile operators. David serves as a Director on the Board of the Music Publisher's Association of South Africa (MPA - SA) Find David’s business here- https://www.sheerpublishing.co.za/ Show Notes - Gives us your elevator pitch 00:41 Royalty Payment breaking down to fractions 03:02 Collaboration is increasing over time 04:15 How did you end up running the back office? 06:40 How has your business adapted to streaming? 14:50 CD’s versus album streaming and cost 24:22 Do you think streaming services are setting the trends for music to consumers? 26:05 Do you think indie artist publishing their own music on streaming platforms are changing the industry? 29:48 Can other smaller streaming platforms compete with Spotify and Apple Music? 30:30 Are you moving into blockchain? 34:30 What lesson can entrepreneurs learn from the SA music industry? 36:01 What piece of music should we go listen to right now? 37:47

In the post Ignite episode Rich and Ross talk to Dustin Botha from Luks Brands about his hustle and how he has used it to grow his many brands and companies. How to give yourself the edge by playing in spaces where other people are not. The DNA of great consumer-facing brands and the future of retail. Dustin also shares about using generosity as a tool in your business. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/radeopodcast) More about Dustin Botha- With more than 17+ years experience across Action sports, Apparel fashion wholesale and retail he started his working career in a warehouse (Pulling & Packing orders and dispatching Stock) directly after school. His break came when one of the sales reps suddenly resigned from the company. He was asked to fill in and merchandise the stores. After a week of pounding pavements, the owner of the business handed him his petrol card and two order books. He said don’t come back to the office until the order books are full. He ended up in Botswana a week later asking them to send him more order books. After about a year of learning every aspect of the business, he went on to work for Billabong. He was recruited by Billabong in the early days before it exploded. Dustin started his agency with 1 brand and a 30 sqm office. Fast forward 7 years they were one of the biggest brands in the country and they had a stable of 7 brands (Billabong, Element, Vonzipper, Nixon, Kustom, Palmers, DC shoes). Billabong SA was sold back to Australia, when that happened it was all systems go to go on their own. Dustin and his business partner, Daniel Hoffmann had been working by day and building Luks brands by night. They would meet for dinner check the Skullcandy orders that had come in and then go off and pack orders all night long. They had stock to the ceiling in every spare space they could find, including his bathtub. Luks Brands was officially formed in 2008 to import and distribute International lifestyle brands into South Africa. The current stable of brands is Skullcandy, Ogio, Neff, PAX, Lokai, LAMY pens, Velcro Brand, UBOAT, Montegrappa pens, and Traeger Grills. Hurley South Africa: They were part of the team that launched Hurley in South Africa. They also owned and operated the Hurley Stand-alone retail store in Sandton City, Jhb. Over the last few years, Dustin has had a lot of fun developing his passion projects. RETAIL: They also own and operate our own stand-alone retail outlets. WHOLESALE: They have a wholesale business which extends to all major chain stores as well as independents across Africa TRAVEL RETAIL They have extensive distribution into domestic and international airports in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. E-COMMERCE: Luks Brands operate their own e-commerce platforms www.luksbrands.com / www.lamyshop.co.za and they export to neighboring and central African states & Mauritius. SOURCING &; MANUFACTURING: They source, develop and manufacture quality eyewear, accessories, and apparel for several chain store house brands. Show notes: Dustin’s Elevator Pitches 01:20 Luksbrands 01:58 Cotton Art Group 04:25 Doing what you are supposed to do 09:12 Is there any advice you would have given yourself when you started? 10:21 Planing and scaling 12:58 Sticking to a business modules 16:28 Playing to your business partner’s strengths 17:32 How important is the curation of brands for your company? 20:24 What are the takes from dealing with the actual retail of these brands? 22:58 What do you look for in a brand? 24:25 Do you deliberately use generosity in your business? 28:10 Where do you think the trends in retail are going? 30:32 Dealing with competitor brands 34:10

In this episode of RadEO, we are joined by Ronen Aires, the founder, and CEO of Student Village. We talk about his journey in the student industry and scaling his business into India. We also touch on the concept of owning the mind of the student before they enter your workspace. We chat about understanding both client and student side of the industry. We talk about how to understand Millenials and the hidden cost and rewards to integrating them into your business. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/radeopodcast) More about Ronen Aires- He’s an entrepreneur, a youth specialist, public speaker and general lover of life. Ronen Aires is the founder and CEO of Student Village, one of the country’s most successful student marketing companies. Ronen left the corporate world 18 years ago to start Student Village. He chairs and supports a number of entrepreneurial programs and is a huge supporter of youth development. Acknowledged as a passionate, Ronen believes in the importance of fostering creativity, strategic thought and consistent delivery. Out of the office he is also a father, an activist and a trail junkie. Find Ronen’s business here - https://studentvillage.co.za/ Show notes: Explain to us what your business is 00:39 How do you feel about unpaid internships? 01:22 Owning the mind of a student 04:50 How long have you been doing this? 06:39 Traditional startup culture 13:42 How does Student Village look now? 15:15 How did you get from Johannesburg to India? 15:45 What’s the Student Village in India’s methodology? 19:20 Do you actively seek out campussus and students? 21:30 The balance between understanding your craft and industry 23:03 What are the interesting trends with students at the moment? 24:42 The huge disconnect in the workplace 26:14 People want to be challenge 31:02 Do you think the energy exchange are worth it? 34:33 Accelerator Programme 35:40

In the second episode of RadEO we speak to Arlene Mulder, CEO of WeThinkCode_ (http://www.wethinkcode.co.za) We discuss coding, the future of education, moving to Cape Town, the internet of things and how to put AI to work in your company. After seven years as an investment banker at Rand Merchant Bank, Arlene left the finance world to start WeThinkCode_, and pursue her dream of starting a tech business that aims to democratise and revolutionise education in order to deliver the world's top tech talent. Arlene is passionate about driving the development of the tech industry as well as establishing innovative digital problem-solving capabilities in Africa. She has always loved exploring the power of tech and mathematics to transform the way we face challenges. When she isn't working with rockstar coders in the making, she spends her time on a mountain bike, in her trail running shoes, ticking off her travel bucket list or reading three books at the same time. More about WeThinkCode_: Corporates looking for talent can contact us at: sponsor@wethinkcode.co.za Website: http://www.wethinkcode.co.za Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wethinkcode Twitter: https://twitter.com/wethinkcode Show notes: Describe for the listeners what your business does 0:44 What subjects/topics you are covering 1:30 Which of the topics excite you the most for the future of this country and personally 2:20 Is there scope for South African’s to have a play in the machine learning market 3:14 If people want to use machine learning or the internet in their businesses, how do you see a small business/entrepreneurial business can make money from it? 5:47 How do people hire people coming out of WeThinkCode? 7:45 Tell us about your journey through accelerator into EO 8:45 Go back to your 22 year old self and give her some advice – what would you say? 9:45 What support would you like in your business at the moment? 10:47 How did you get your funding and what do you plan to do with it? 14:19 Is there space for this trend globally of social good companies? 15:30 Is education shifting to your method of teaching? 17:58 Will businesses start building own courses in house? 20:20 How do you enrol the right people? 21:15 Do you select candidates based on your values? 23:48 Is this your first business? 25:06 Now that you are opening up in Cape Town, how do you plan on running 2 campuses? 26:00 What are the digital tools that you use to manage meetings? 27:18 Talk through your sales strategy 29:55 Share an experience that you would have had only in EO 34:10 “I firmly believe magic cannot be taught, it can be learnt but cannot be taught. How can I know what you need, what you should do, what you should think.” by Tommy Wander from the book of Wander __ RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO get in touch. www.eonetwork.org Find out more at www.radeo.co.za (Disclaimer might not be live at the time of the first publishing)

In the first ever episode of RadEO we speak to Christoph Magnussen. An EO member of 9 years if you also count accelerator. It was recorded at the Global Leadership Conference in Frankfurt Germany. Follow him on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/christophmagnussen Christoph is an entrepreneur since high school. After graduating from St. Gallen University, he co-founded a mobile phone reCommerce company which grew from 1M to 31M in revenue in less than 5 years. To scale the business he wouldn’t just add manpower. Instead, he was obsessed with increasing individual productivity through latest online collaboration tools and new work methods. This new digital setup triggered many requests from fellow entrepreneurs to support them in building the same environment in their companies. This is how the idea for http://blackboat.com was born. A tech-focused company designed to help leaders increase team efficiency by leveraging cloud tools and fast communication. Show notes: An into to Christoph and how he freed himself from working in an office every day. 3:15 What are the upsides and downsides of sharing your content and trade secrets? 4:42 Should more entrepreneurs be using the mediums available to them to communicate their knowledge? 6:18 How do you own your opinion? 7:48 Do you think that shouting into the void and brushing it off and repeating it, has it given you resilience in other areas or helped you with your business in other ways? 9:46 Are these tools you creating helping you to market your business? 11:42 Do you think this taps into the new age of branding and marketing, the last thing that we have left is honesty and trust, do you think it’s using that to the benefit of your brand? 19:17 What advice would you give our listeners to start the own podcasts? 15:55 __ RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO get in touch. Find out more at www.radeo.co.za (Disclaimer might not be live at the time of the first publishing)

In the tenth episode of RadEO, we talk to Jonathan Kohler, founder and CEO of Landsdowne Investment Properties. He shares his humble origins in the property management. How to use hustle to give the impression that you are bigger than you are. Life after selling his house and M3. What to do when you have started too far away from your company and clients. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/radeopodcast) More about Jonathan Kohler After completing his bachelor of commerce at Bond University in 2004, Jonathan started his first job working for Summercon Property Development. There he was part of a sales team that sold over 2500 off plan apartments, in 18 different developments. He started Landsdowne Investment Properties in November 2006 in the hope of becoming one of Summercon’s service providers. In 2010 they were awarded the contract to become one of Summercon’s preferred sales & rentals agencies. Since then they have become one of Summercon’s preferred estate management companies and have won contracts to manage Steyn City and Eagle Canyon Golf Estate. Their newest clients are Balwin and Calgro M3. He recently married his beautiful wife (and fierce lawyer), Antonia. He is currently the integration chair of the Johannesburg chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. Find Jonathan’s business here - www.landsdowne.co.za Show notes: Explain to us what your business is 00:19 How did you end up in this industry? 00:57 What strategies do you have in place to deal with ever-changing business relationships? 06:30 Competing businesses 08:47 The entrepreneurs' dream of stepping aside from your business and the repercussions 09:54 Two million rand in Legal Fees 11:52 What is next for you and your leadership journey? 13:05 Falling back in love with your business 14:28 Are you passionate about your business? 15:32 Do you want to be a director of this business? 19:40 Knowing your strengths 21:52 What have you done to keep your clients and staff happy? 23:40 Investing in people 25:05 Choosing Uber over driving yourself 28:00 Paying off someone else’s bond 31:48 What’s the next fixed asset that you’ll ditch? 37:50

In this episode with Dr. Jedd Myers, we talk about the executive health industry and disruptive methodologies in his approach to his business. Dr. Jedd shares how he keeps healthy by focussing on energy expenditure. He also shares his insights of systems to scale your business. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/radeopodcast) About Dr. Jedd Myers - (MbBch, MBA (Wits)) Jedd Myers is a qualified medical doctor, entrepreneur, executive and investor. After graduating from Wits Medical School, Jedd made the move into the commercial world of healthcare with a passion to deliver large scaled health care initiatives that would have an impact on hundreds of thousands of lives. His healthcare background, commercial insights and exposure to multiple healthcare systems are key in the realization of this strategy. He is a serial entrepreneur with a successful track record in the fields of Executive Health and Wellness, Occupational Health and Safety, Online and Digital Health and Wellness, Health Screening and Testing, HIV and Chronic Disease Management as well as Home Based Care. Jedd is the Chief Operating Officer of The Healthinsite Group, being responsible for strategic development and implementation across the group both locally and abroad. The HealthInsite Group is a global group boasting over 550 corporate clients, engages with over 1 million employee lives and delivers services throughout South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific Rim. Jedd is responsible for operations across all regions globally. Jedd is an experienced leader and executive with the ability to develop strategy, ensure effective execution and create value. His management approach is to “be in control without being controlling”. Jedd also has a number of successful entrepreneurial interests in alternative fields. Jedd is truly passionate about healthcare and its effect on employees, businesses and economies. A real evangelist, Jedd is obsessed with his personal health and is also an accomplished endurance sportsman having completed numerous ultra marathons, cycle events and 6 IronMan Triathlons. 1. www.healthinsite.net 2. www.healthlogix.com.au 3. www.smghealth.com.au 4. www.careathome.care 5. www.macroanalytics.co.za Show notes: Explain to us what your business is 00:39 Tell us how you got into running multiple health businesses 01:34 What are some of your failed business plans? 03:04 When did you first get involved in this industry? 03:57 Do you think that it has all shifted and changed now? 05:36 Can you tell us a bit more about executive health and how you turned that into a business? 07:52 What do you mean by life competencies? 11:37 How do you invest in your health? 12:48 If someone would want to start this journey, where would you point them to? 15:35 The misconception of training all the time to be healthy 17:26 Do you have a six pack and how many times have you done the Ironman? 18:48 How do you balance running a multinational business, doing Ironman, having a wife and performing in a workspace environment? 19:32 How do you approach systems to scale? 21:02 From a health perspective, we are further ahead than Australia 24:15 Is there a doctor onboard? 26:00 How did the transition between medical and business happen for you? 30:46 Disrupting your industry from the inside out 33:20 Do you think of legacy when doing your business? 34:20 NGO’s and funding in the health industry 36:24 How many people did your business treat in the last 24 hours? 38:04

In this episode with Adam Thal, we talk about the 30-second spot, how the attention economy is rapidly changing, the entertainment and film industry in South Africa. Adam shares how he teamed up with his biggest competitor to start his company, the goods, and bads about working with an academy award winner and being a big fish in a small sea. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/radeopodcast) About Adam: Having graduated from AFDA (The South African School of Motion Picture) in 2003, Adam Thal wasted no time in setting up his commercial production company with his late business partner, Ryan Poole. The Star Film Company was born while in his honours year at AFDA and 15 years later is considered one of the top production houses in South Africa with a multimillion-rand turnover. Besides for running the business, as Executive Producer, Adam manages a stable of 7 incredibly talented directors making sure that every job is delivered on time, on budget and to the highest level of quality! In his tenure, his work has managed to pick up numerous trophies and awards from festivals around the world with the latest being a lion at the 2018 Cannes Lions. Besides these accolades, Adam has been fortunate enough to produce work across the globe. From Los Angeles to Accra, Cairo to Cape Town, Moscow to Nairobi, and many more. The excitement for Adam is the lack of the mundane office cubicle and that each day brings a new adventure. Adam’s expertise lies in the business side of filmmaking and knowing when to spend and when to cut deals. Putting the money in front of the camera and making sure scheduling and logistics are always on point. Over his time in the industry, Adam has made a great name for himself as Executive Producer and is a well-respected individual amongst his clients and peers. Being in an industry you love, makes work fun and for Adam, there is nothing more rewarding than turning your passion into your business. “All Our Dreams can come true if we have the passion to pursue them” - Walt Disney Some of Adam’s work below: https://vimeo.com/album/4469997/video/117252716 - Tusker Lite Beer (Kenya) https://vimeo.com/album/4469997/video/176430471 - Coronation Asset Management (South Africa) https://vimeo.com/236708574 - ShowMax (South Africa) https://vimeo.com/232020474 - Huggies Baby Marathon Trailer (South Africa) Show notes: Explain to us what your business is 01:26 What is the difference between being a CEO and an Executive Producer? 02:05 Does the Executive Producer run the finances of the business? 02:42 Do you think, with the attention economy changing, that you now have to master the 5-second spot? 03:43 Do you apply the 5-second pitch to your own business? 05:37 Can you tell us a bit about your entrepreneurial journey? 06:41 Adam’s almost computer building company 08:24 What introduced you to filmmaking and the entertainment industry? 10:05 Does the South African industry have future potential in your opinion? 11:52 Was your jump straight into TV commercials, or was there a jump before that? 14:47 How did you meet and team up with your business partner? 15:45 How did you come back from losing your business partner? 17:58 How would you describe your current business partner? 20:12 Do you find it challenging to work with someone who is an Academy Award winner? 22:30 How big is your staffing team? 24:22 Do you think other businesses should look into having a staffing system similar to yours? 25:44 Paying freelancers more than you would pay yourself 27:22 What is the biggest cost to your company? 29:45 If you could go back and give yourself some advice, what would you tell yourself? 32:40 How has your business grown since you’ve changed how you think about the industry? 36:14 What’s your current driver? 38:40 Shooting with the team in Los Angeles 41:30 EO specialist groups that you can reach out to 43:30

In this episode, we talk about coffee, what it means to be a true leader, how to enable your team to perform and take outs from the Regional Leadership Academy with George Gan and Warren Rustand. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Soudcloud (https://soundcloud.com/radeopodcast) About Andrew: Andrew qualified as a CA in Johannesburg, he spent a year in London working and travelling. After working as a finance manager in the tech and motor industries, he joined the credit risk area at one of the large SA banks. Whilst working on risk projects he became an expert in banking regulations and capital management. It was at this time at the bank that he spotted the opportunity for proper coffee and so The Daily Buzz was born 12 years ago. For the first ten years, he divided his time between risk management consulting and growing the coffee business. 5 years ago he started a coffee roastery called Craft Coffee to supply The Daily Buzz and other discerning customers. He has been a member of Entrepreneur Organisation for 5 years which has been an integral part of his personal and business journey up to now. http://www.thedailybuzz.co.za https://www.craftcoffee.co.za Show notes: Explain what your business is 0:31 Where is the best coffee in South Africa is? 1:18 How did you end up becoming a coffee expert? 1:58 What was the biggest surprise that you learnt by starting the Daily Buzz 3:28 How many cups of coffee do you drink a day 5:21 Share your experience from the EO regional leadership academy 6:11 How have you applied the learning to the Daily Buzz 13:47 Talk a bit about how you “allow them to be free to make mistakes” 16:33 How have you restructured your management/EXCO meetings since the EO regional leadership academy 19:36 Acknowledging people’s behaviour 30:41

In this episode of RadEO we speak to S.M. Imran about leaving a hugely successful company to start a new one, the challenges in running a family company and keeping your self and how to be successful no matter what industry you move into. Subscribe on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955) or Soudcloud (https://soundcloud.com/radeopodcast) Books we talked about: * Malcolm Gladwell - The Tipping point (https://www.amazon.com/Tipping-Point-Little-Things-Difference/dp/0316346624) About Imran: S.M.Imran is a passionate EO Lahore member for last 7 years. He has spent 6 years in EO leadership and is currently serving as Regional Chair MEPA (Middle East, Pakistan and Africa) region. An undergrad from American University in Dubai in BBA Finance. He finished his high schooling from Canada and earlier years in Karachi, Pakistan. He started off his career with his family business by leading setup of a new Textile Spinning factory in the family’s textile segment. At that point, the textile was doing sales if $45 million annually for the group. He was able to drive the production and sales of the segment up to $108 million in 7 years. He also started a poultry layer farm business as a new segment with the capacity of 300000 eggs per day. The other businesses in the family are leather, banking and power generation. In 2013, he left the family business and started assisting his nephew in setting up a fashion retail brand for women “BTW | By The Way”. Is currently engaged in starting another business of Property development to redefine lifestyle in peri-urban areas of the country. www.btwonline.pk Apart from work and EO. He has been an active philanthropist in supporting and working for relief in natural disaster struck areas of Pakistan. He has served as a member on boards of many govt and private bodies including hospitals, universities, governmental committees and textile association. Show notes: * Tell us about your entrepreneurial journey getting involved in the family business what lead you to EO and where are you headed right now 1:21 * Family business 1:33 * Retail business 3:34 * Property in Pakistan 5:35 * “By now or cry later” where did you pick up on this? 6:26 * Most important thing about retail is how you plan your merchandising 9:52 * How did you target the key individuals who drive the behaviour? 10:42 * How did you design your business model around consumer behaviour? 13:43 * Family first mindset 14:45 * Core Value 20:40 * Story of shop assistant baby dying 21:38 * This year’s MEPA team – building bridges 24:00 * The meaning of leadership 26:00 * Challenge you would like to leave us with or a message 26:54 - RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch.

In this episode of RadEO we speak to Grant Gavin about building a multi-Billion Rand business, coaching people and finding purpose in your work. With business interests in Property, both Real Estate and Investment, Business Coaching and Public Speaking , Grant has built his various businesses on the back of an incredibly successful tenure as the owner of the largest Real Estate Company in the North Durban Suburbs. http://www.grantgavin.com Intro to yourself and business 1:32 What was the figure the listed? 2:49 Training people is your core strength to your business – how do you do this 4:29 How long did it take you to win franchise of the year? 6:00 “Top entrepreneurs focus on things they can control” 9:30 Tell us your cross road 11:05 What is your passion and purpose? 15:45 A lot of entrepreneurs move into coaching, do you think there is something in that? 19:33 Do the people in your company enjoy giving back and doing charity or is it something that you drive 21:12 What drives you to partake in EO and the entrepreneurs club 23:00 Do you take a coach for everything? 26:25 How do you coach people in your organisation? 27:19 How do you distribute this across your team? 29:30 Say yes to opportunities 35:00 What are you reading and listening to at the moment? 35:45 - RadEO is a podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes and Rich Mulholland and produced by the Entrepreneurs organisation in South Africa. Tune in every 2 weeks to hear conversations with business owners who will share their experiences and stories of what they have learnt building their business and what drives them to keep going. If you have a business and want more information on EO, get in touch.

In this episode of RadEO we speak to Richard Rayne about the future of learning and how you can use mindfulness and meditation as a tool in your business. Richard Rayne, founder & CEO of iLearn. A 16 year old business, started at the age of 21, with a focus in providing corporate transformative learning experiences in business that has a measurable impact. www.ilearn.co.za Pause, is a state-of-the-art mobile ‘pod’ that shuts out the buzz of workplace distractions and takes the user on a journey of mindful stimulation. www.pause.life Tell us about your company 0:30 What problem do you solve in the world 1:14 Tell us about your EO journey 1:27 How do you make stupid people into amazing people 4:00 Have you used any of your learnings from EO in your business and visa versa 7:00 Is it possible to have an ongoing learning structure or do they go from one to the next 8:05 Where did it all start? 9:40 Give us a highlight of a big scary with the learnings 14:35 How did it feel to hear “no” so many times 20:26 Tell us about the “sleeping pods” 22:19 Tell us about the course in mindfulness 25:27 Could you offer mindfulness as one of your products 31:20 Have you shared this mindfulness meditation with your team 33:00 If you could go back 16 years what would you tell yourself? 41:25

In this the third instalment of RadEO we interview Justin Drennan about his entrepreneurial journey. We talk about fall back in love your business and how to really make a difference in the lives of your people. Check out his company at https://www.parcelninja.co.za/ Justin Drennan is the CEO and co-founder of Parcelninja. Parcelninja is a cloud based warehousing and delivery service geared towards South African e-commerce businesses. The business provides small to large online retailers with cutting edge plug-and-play integration into Parcelninja's warehousing facilities and delivery networks. This first of it's kind solution provides real-time reporting, stock visibility through the entire fulfilment journey, allowing ecommerce business owners to focus on selling products, while Parcelninja ensures customers receive their orders. Justin Drennan also co-founded WantItAll.co.za. WantItAll.co.za is an online shop based in Johannesburg, South Africa that sells over 14 million products. WantItAll has over 25 employees and is ranked as the third largest webstore in South Africa in terms of sales and the second largest in terms of visitors as per Alexa Internet rankings, with 200 000 customers and over 150 000 products shipped from the US to South Africa. Justin enjoys Pina Coladas. And getting caught in the rain. Justin Drennan from Parcelninja Tell us about your EO journey 1:47 “Overestimate what you can do in 1 year and over and underestimate what you can do in 10 years” 3:14 What your business does and what your role is? 4:15 Parcelninja was a system developed to solve a problem that you were having your business wantitall.co.za explain how this happened 5:05 Who would be one of your customers for Parcelninja? 6:47 Do you help start-ups scale 7:40 Can you tell the listeners about an AHA moment that didn’t go the way you expected but actually turned out better? 9:00 How do you split your time between multiple entities 14:50 Forum is a board of directors on your life – group of people that you share learnings once a month 16:41 Do you have a good way of handing a business over to people run it? 18:08 Have you committed a certain amount of time to wantitall 19:36 When Groupon crashed how did it affect your business? 21:26 Do you think the e-commerce market in South Africa is going to keep growing or is it static 24:37 Is there scope for the different LSM in the e-commerce space? 25:54 WRT Groupon issue – did anything in your forum offer you help 27:19 What advice would you give all entrepreneurs? “Overestimate what you can do in 1 year and over and underestimate what you can do in 10 years” 29:00 What does success look like to you? 30:00 "Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome." - Warren Rustand How do you reduce theft in your warehouse 36:00 Teach staff how to manage their money 38:45 Challenge – make a small difference in the people who work for you lives 40:45