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I have run businesses for most of my working life, and I am still fascinated by the people who build them. These are conversations with founders, operators and the occasional spectacular failure — about getting customers, keeping staff, pricing the work, and the particular loneliness of being the one who has to decide. South African business, mostly, with all the constraints that implies.
David Watts dismantles the false equation that all influence is manipulation, offering three testable questions that draw a sharp line between the two. Drawing on threat-detection neuroscience, Cialdini's principles,…
In this episode of Watts Involved, we delve into ethical leadership with special guest Ian Buchan, author of "Hunting the Dragon: The Story Behind the World's Most Radical Leadership System." Buchan and I discuss why…
n The Rise of the Sharing Economy , Kevin Govender shares his insights and expertise on the evolution of the sharing economy, consumer behaviour, and alternative business models, and empowers consumers to rediscover a…
In this episode, I chat with Allen about his younger days and his roller coaster journey through life as he starts the restaurant chain we all know and love. So join Allen Ambor on a rock ’n’ roll ride through the res…
On this episode I chat to Luyando about his childhood, growing up in the apartheid era and how he went on to become one of South Africa's first black architects. His journey to Berlin and subsequent return to South Af…
On this episode I chat with Jonathan who is one of the founders of Hypernova Space Technologies. We chat about the innovative solution that they have come up with in regards to small satellite propulsion. Hypernova Sp…
On this episode I chat with Lorinda about her journey and the building of her company Inspireware. We talk about her passion for education and her love of technology and how her various offerings can benefit learners…
On this episode I chat with Landi about her journey, her passion and we have a look at who and what the mysterious Okkie is. "Over the years, in working with many great Coaches, I've noticed that even though they are…
On this episode I chat with the founder of Blazing Moon Brenda McLaren about her company, why she founded it and what they do. They are a great company and one I would highly recommend to assist with your training nee…
On this episode I chat with joy about Ramkiki and the various offerings they have. We also talk about their conference venues and their current specials. RAMKIKI is located at 35 Peter Road in the valley of Ruimsig in…
On this episode I chat with Raksha about her life and her businesses. Sadly I only managed to get about half of the interview recorded. But don't stress I am chatting to her again soon to bring you her full story. Abo…
On this episode I chat with Adii about the companies he has founded, his Latest Book Life Profitability, and his latest business venture. Adi shares the following with us: I'm not a great fan of labels. For as long as…
On this episode I chat to Nicky about her book 7 Steps To Finding Flow, Flip The Script On Stress. As a leader in the professional space, I’ve worked with many highly motivated and driven entrepreneurs and professiona…
On this episode I chat with Pepe about his new book Twenty Habits That Break habits. This is a brilliant follow up to Growing Greatness and I would definitely recommend reading both books. Pepe is the author of Growin…
On this episode I chat with Suzanne about her love for Orchids and how she started a business selling Orchis in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic. We also chat about how I met her and ended up buying some Orchids…
On this episode I chat with Colleen about her healing practice, we talk about the various healing modalities she uses including Body Talk and Reiki. Colleen is passionate about people and their individual transformati…
On this episode I chat with Mclean about his Journey and his must read book Nuts & Bolts. He is an incredibly inspiring man and his book reflects that and his belief and passion for Africa and its peoples. Nuts & Bolt…
On this episode I chat with Ross about data privacy and the storm in a teacup that is WhatsApp. We also look at Telegram and Signal and discuss the implications of WhatsApp for business. Ross specialises in data prote…
On this episode I chat with Abdullah about his book Disruption Amplified, We touch on various aspect of the change wrought by Covid and look at how tech and our changing world impacts every aspect of our lives. Abdull…
On this episode I chat with Zain about the miracle plant Moringa, we look at where the plant is from, how it is grown and the potential health benefits of the plant. We also chat about Zains passion for community upli…
On this episode I chat with Shaun about Humanity SA,, what it is and what they do. Humanity is an innovative company driven by the human element at the heart of every business. It is leading the way employees can expe…
On this episode I chat with Marlene about her journey in the make money online space. We chat about Kindle digital publishing and low content book creation. We also chat about her course Passive Income Publishing. If…
On this episode I chat with Michael about his book 2020 The Year that Killed Retirement 2020 The Year that Killed Retirement is a delightful book. Michael Hook believes that retirement as we know it is dead and urges…
On this episode I chat with Alison about her book My Best Worst Year - A Breast Cancer Story. We talk about life, work and the journey from being diagnosed with breast cancer to the subsequent treatment and the lesson…
On this demo episode we chat with Chef Koo Pillay and Sarah Gray about the SA Chefs Association. What does the association do and what some of the plans are going forward.
On this episode I chat with Rob about his life and journey and Nootropics. In 1995 a young boy was reading a book given to him by his father called Mega Brain Power, by Michael Hutchison. This was the book which start…
On this episode I chat with Tania about her business and her philosophy of service first. We also chat about how a mom in her 50's managed to pivot her business and thrive during the Lockdown. WHO WE ARE WE are 100% b…
On this episode I chat with Sally about her latest project Learn To Be A Better Human. Which I think is a simply brilliant idea and well worth checking out. Be A Better Human: To do better, we need to know better. We…
On this episode I speak to Mic about the Singularity U event and what we have to look forward to going into the future. Mic Mann believes that the future will be abundant as the power and potential of exponential tech…
On this episode I chat with Dylan about the two businesses he is involved with and how they not only survived but thrived during the Covid pandemic. https://www.woodstocklaundry.co/ https://www.lontana.co.za/ https://…
On this episode I chat with Travis about his journey, and his book The Middle how to keep going in pursuit of your goals. On 1 January 1999, Travis Gale (aged 17) and Stephen Bonaconsa (aged 27) left Johannesburg on a…
On this episode I chat with relationship expert Paula about the need for focusing on our humanity and building relationships. Paula works with people all over the world unpacking the many different aspects of their re…
On this episode I chat with the fireball that is Zola Nene, she has had an incredible career to date and remains one of the most energetic and fun people to chat with. Zola is on a fast rack to great things, take a li…
Graeme’s breadth of knowledge and expertise makes him highly relevant - essential - in today’s rapidly evolving business world. Along with his formal qualifications and research credentials, he also has a wide range o…
On this episode I chat with Dave about Innovation, the current state of business and a host of other relevant business insights. How do we deal with the ever increasing pace of change in the world. https://www.trendfo…
On this episode I chat with Malcolm about the state of education in our country, where we are going with education in the digital age. We also chat about the platform he has launched called Zibuza.net very clearly a p…
On this episode I chat to the founder of Musgrave Crafted Spirits Simone Musgrave. What's not to love when I get to chat to someone as knowledgeable and inspiring as Simone. If you want to listen to a great story from…
“Digital transformation is not just about inventing new business models or digitising your processes, it requires rethinking how a company's culture changes to enable new ways of working, and this is felt most strongl…
On this episode I chat to the powerhouse that is Shaun Fuchs, we chat about his life, hardships and accomplishments. We also chat about his book Fush which in my opinion is a must read. The link to purchase the book i…
On this episode I chat with Ross about what data protection and privacy is, how the new act affects us and what can we do to ensure our data is kept private. https://www.rossgsaunders.com/
On this episode I chat with John about the post covid commercial property market. What does this Pandemic mean for businesses and landlords, how do we navigate these trying times? https://www.galetti.co.za/
On this episode I chat with Shim about the company, what it does and how ther online learning landscape is changing. We also chat briefly about whether people like me can pivot and change careers to something more IT…
On this rather historic episode I chat with the dynamo that is Lisa Illingworth, we chat about her latest venture Future Proof Online. We also chat about schools, education and the odd cat that tries to hog the microp…
On this episode I chat with the CEO of Placement Partner Martin Venkov. We talk about the recruitment industry in general and more specifically about digital recruitment. What makes this interview particularly relevan…
On this episode I chat with Fabrice about his personal journey and his latest entrepreneurial project RYDD ( Ring Your Designated Driver ) This is essentially an ehailing system however with this on you and your car g…
On this episode I chat to the phenomenal Prue Leith, she is in SA to celebrate the launch of her latest book "The Vegetarian Kitchen"and to celebrate her 80th Birthday. What an amazing woman, this episode is definitel…
On this episode I chat with Colleen about Brainline and the future of online learning. What it means to rural areas and how video learning is changing the world of learning. https://brainline.com/
On this episode I chat with Rita Zwane also known as Ma Zwane about her incredible journey from a rural village to busy corner. It is a very well written book and a must for anyone who is looking for some inspiration.
On this episode I chat to the force of nature that is Daniela Bascelli. We chatted about her journey and some of the obstacles she has overcome. She really is a ball of energy and I highly recommend giving this episod…
On this episode I chat with Jani about a seemingly miraculous plant from South East Asia called Kratom. We chat about her journey of recovery and weaning herself off of painkillers as well as the many health benefits…
On this episode I chat with Ross Saunders and we bring two very different aspects of his life together. Firstly we talk data protection and privacy, Ross shares the harrowing story of having his identity stolen. We th…
On this episode I chat to two of the exhibitors from the Cannabis Expo Andrew Kyriacou from Kiricann and Wesley Young from Bioleaf Technologies. We chat about the Expo, why the hype around Cannabis and why you should…
On this episode, I chat with the powerhouse that is Jamal Sahib his love of family, community and helping entrepreneurs is what shines through. https://jamalsahib.com/
On this episode I chat to another amazing man, Abed Tau we talk about his life, his love of entrepreneurship and his book Searching Through Dustbins an authentic account of the birth of a business. Abed is a breath of…
On this episode I chat with Robin about his life, career and the journey that has led to him authoring over 20 books. This was a great interview and I got to learn a little more about what makes this fascinating, insp…
On this episode I chat to the powerhouse that is Mushambi Mutuma. We talk about his life, his passion, entrepreneurship and his recently published book Tech Adjacent. Tech Adjacent isn't just another boring business b…
On this episode I chat with Don Packett about his life, his journey and how his passion for change has turned into around 6 companies and counting. A great interview and well worth a listen. https://msnglnk.com
On this episode I chat to Lisa about entrepreneurial training and the impact it has on our youth and our country. Future proofing SA and embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution. https://futureproofsa.com/
On this episode I chat with Billy Selekane, we chatted about his life and work and then got a little sidetracked when it came to his views and vision for South Africa. A brilliant interview and a must listen, we need…
On this episode I chat with Willem Gous about his rather unique approach to starting and running a business. Ask not what you can do for your business but what your business can do for you. https://www.willemgous.com/
On this episode I chat with Ian Stanley about his desire to be in the special forces growing up, his journey into copywriting and the extraordinary mindset and business he has created. You can get his book for free he…
On this episode I chat to Martin about his life before and after his spinal injury, his incredible journey and how he started Radical Mobility a company that builds 4 x 4 wheelchairs specific to each customers needs.…
On this episode I chat with Steve Olsher he is known as the world’s foremost reinvention expert. Famous for helping individuals and corporations become exceptionally clear on their WHAT – that is, the ONE thing they w…
On this episode I chat with Masia Mashaba, not only an entrepreneur but also a DJ with a passion for Deep House music. As a matter of fact he is so committed to music that he has used his knowledge of Block Chain tech…
On this episode I speak to "The Culture Guy" Colin Browne about company culture how it can improve the workplace and your company bottom line. We also talk about his new culture board game "Iceberg". A brilliant way t…
On this episode I chat with Spiro Georgopoulos CEO of GroBank about their focus on the agriculture and food relates services. They have idnetified how agriculture, food and water will be the biggest economic drivers i…
On this episode I chat with GG Alcock, sometimes known as "The White Zulu" about his life as the child of activist parents. His entering the working world and subsequent starting of his own business in the townships o…
On this episode I chat with Andre Hoffman about the launch of a fantastic service called Mytechie which is like Uber, or Air bnb for Technicians. https://www.mytechiesa.co.za/
On this episode I chat to Erik about his journey as an entrepreneur, from a daily email to author and high performance coach
On this episode I chat to Denis Vaden about State 5 Coffee and their latest acquisitions and making State 5 mobile. Denis is a great guest and well worth a listen he shares some of his secrets to success and how he ac…
On this episode I chat to Gavin Bok from Diamonds From Ashes, a slightly macabre yet strangely fitting way of honouring your loved ones.
On this episode I catch up with an old friend Femi Adebanji and we discuss his life, work, his speaking career and the customer experience versus customer service. Is there a difference and if so what is it?
On this episode I chat to change strategist, author and speaker Leon Fourie about personal and team motivation, development and change
On this episode I chat to Alex Granger about his Company Twice Blue and his latest book FORCE
On this episode we chat to Denis Vaden about entrepreneurship and his journey. We chat State 5 coffee and his various business interests
On this episode we chat to Zara about her business Uzenzele. What they do and specifically how they help business to obtain growth funding from various institutions.
On this episode we chat to the ladies from Game2Change about their upcoming creativity workshop and how their gamification strategies are a cause for great interest in the training environment. http://www.game2change.…
On this episode we chat to Shelley Walters from The Sales Council about the art of sales and building sales teams https://www.thesalescounsel.co.za/
On this episode we chat to Ryan Hogarth about the "New Normal" what this means in our digital age, we also discuss Podcasting and the the future of this audio medium
On this show we chat to Grant and Richard from The Finance Team about entrepreneurship and the importance of having a sound financial base. www.wattsinvolved.co.za