Episodes
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In this episode of The A-Game Business Podcast, I interview Portia Tsakane Mkhabela, head of ACCA South Africa, Botswana, and Remotely Managed Markets. With over 2-decades of leadership experience, Portia discusses driving business growth through organisational development, training and strong stakeholder relationships.
Portia’s career includes leadership roles at the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) and the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA). Now at ACCA Southern Africa, she shares insights on operational excellence, service delivery, and change management.
To connect with Portia on LinkedIn, click here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/portia-tsakane-mkhabela-53b89a170/
To visit the ACCA website, click here: https://www.accaglobal.com/africa/en.html
To visit the A-Game Business website, go here: https://agamebusiness.com/
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In this episode I interview Stacey Bolon, the visionary Co-founder and CEO of STiiNT-iT, a groundbreaking platform that empowers professionals with a real-time, third-party-verified career history hub in order to make professionals discoverable to hiring companies, globally, particularly within professional societies and associations.
Discussion Points:
Inspiration Behind STiiNT-iT.Nurturing Talent.STiiNT-iT’s Unique Edge.Key Achievements, andChallenges in Fundraising.Tune in for an insightful discussion on transforming talent acquisition and professional development with Stacey from STiiNT-iT.
To get in touch with Stacey and STiiNT-iT, use the links below:
Stacey's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyleebolon/
STiiNT-iT Website: https://stiint-it.com/
STiiNT-iT Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stiintit
Link to Stephen Deng's Medium Article: Africa’s S Curves: https://medium.com/dfs-lab/africas-s-curves-bcfebe1d347e
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In this episode of the A-Game Business Podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO of NTT DATA, and Tony Nugent, Retail Practice Manager for the Middle East and Africa.
NTT Data launched Synthphony, a composable platform that offers an ecosystem of solutions tailored for retail and other industries introduced to region
Key Takeaways:
- The growing importance of seamless and personalized shopping experiences in e-commerce.
- How NTT DATA's Synthphony is transforming the retail sector.
- Insights from industry leaders on the future of e-commerce.
- The role of data protection in building customer trust and loyalty.
For more on Syntphony, visit: https://www.syntphony.com/retail-cpg.html
For more podcast episodes, visit: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/
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In this episode I had the privilege of speaking with Alan Turnley-Jones, CEO of NTT DATA, and Tony Nugent, Retail Practice Manager for the Middle East and Africa.
NTT Data launched Synthphony, a composable platform that offers an ecosystem of solutions tailored for retail and other industries introduced to region
Key Takeaways:
- The growing importance of seamless and personalized shopping experiences in e-commerce.
- How NTT DATA's Synthphony is transforming the retail sector.
- Insights from industry leaders on the future of e-commerce.
- The role of data protection in building customer trust and loyalty.
For more on Syntphony, visit: https://www.syntphony.com/retail-cpg.html
To watch the video interview, visit: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/
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In this episode of The A-Game Business Podcast I speak to Tim Holmes, Chairman, Mentor and Governance Educator with Sirdar Group.
Sirdar is the leading guide, appointer and educator of high-performance boards. They have an integrated approach that includes advisory services, governance, evaluations, appointments and the continuous upskilling and education of directors.
For interesting take on business owner vs shareholder and how to approach growing your business through a high-performance board, check out the full episode.
Tim’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-holmes-chairman-mentor-governance-educator-8026013/
Sirdar Group Website: https://sirdargroup.com/
Director Workshops and Events: https://sirdargroup.com/services/educate/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sirdar874
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In this episode I’m joined by Jolyn Showalter and Quinten Sheriff, the dynamic co-hosts of The Connectors' Podcast. Jolyn and Quinten share their unique approach to podcasting, the inspiring story behind the inception of their podcast, and practical advice for aspiring podcasters looking to embark on their own journey.
This conversation is filled with valuable insights and motivational anecdotes that will encourage you to start your podcasting adventure.
Are you interested in starting your own podcast but not sure where to begin?
Make sure to join us for the upcoming webinar co-hosted by The Connectors Podcast and A-Game Business titled "From Idea to Airwaves: How to Create Your Own Podcast"
Date: 21 August 2024
Time: 18h00 CAT
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-idea-to-airwaves-how-to-create-your-own-podcast-tickets-957372867017
To subscriber to The Connectors Podcast, follow this link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-connectors
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Join us in this engaging episode as we sit down with Faith Wesson, the visionary behind the unique and innovative mental-wellness game called “In My Feelings”. We delve into her journey, exploring the unique concept of her brand, the upcoming launch of her MVP, as well as challenges she's faced and overcome.
Her solutions are designed to rebuild connections and promote self-healing in families, companies, and schools post-COVID, addressing the urgent need to solve the lack of human connection and its associated mental health challenges.
Faith also shares her thoughts on the support landscape for startups in South Africa, providing valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.
To learn more about Faith Wesson and her company, please visit the links below:
- Website: https://inmyfeelingsgame.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-wesson-4115a876/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngrebelssa/
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AfTrak is a groundbreaking initiative that combines solar microgrids and tailored tractors to empower smallholder farmers across Africa. It aims to significantly increase crop yields and smallholder incomes while providing access to clean, green electricity in rural communities.
In this episode I speak to Dr Jonathan Wilson, Aftrak Project Lead, where he shares their journey of developing their sustainable green energy innovation, the impact its having on local communities and their plans to expand.
What impresses me most about AfTrack is the holistic nature of the solution and their new agricultural technique, Deep Bed Farming.
Tune into the episode to hear more from Dr Jonathan Wilson.
Click this link to learn more about AfTrack: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/aftrak
Click this link to watch the video interview: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/
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Dr Patrick Agese is CEO of PAM Africa in Nigeria and innovator of the So Cool Energy Project. World-renowned scientist in Energy Transition PhD in Energy Engineering at the University of Reading, UK IChemE Global Award and BBB Award Laurette Member of the Institute of Energy and Technology.
PAM Africa aims to improve people's lives by providing quality energy access. We work with specialized expertise, and cutting-edge technology aimed at enhancing energy accessibility and fostering the development of Africa's future.
In this episode he tells us how they developed and launched the So Cool alternative energy source that’s liberated so many households and small businesses in and around Lagos, Nigeria and their plans to scale.
Click here to visit the So Cool Energy website: https://socoolenergy.com/
Click this link to watch the video interview: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/
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Zoë Slattery is an Engineering Project Manager at the Smart Villages Research Group (SVRG). SVRG focuses on using energy as a catalyst for development impact across sustainable development goals.
Their surveys found that after only one year a community with a Smart Agri-Centre almost quadrupled its profits.
In this episode we learn more about the role she plays in this innovative organization and how their Smart Green Centres are helping communities and growers to power up their lives and to boost their business’ viability with sustainable green energy.
For potential funders and partners looking to get in touch with the Smart Villages Research Group, click here: https://e4sv.org/
Click this link to watch the video interview: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/
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Randy Kabuya, Deney van Rooyen and Sifiso Mvulane are the co-founders of Omnivat. They are one of the finalists of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in Green Energy Competition.
Omnivat focuses on affordable, sustainable, clean energy, clean water, rural livelihoods and economic development, localised modular solutions using community-centered approaches.
Their innovation is a community-centered solution relying on solar PV and green hydrogen technology, providing clean energy, clean water, cold storage, and Wi-Fi to even the remotest locations.
Tune into this episode to learn more about how they are changing the world.
Click here to visit the Omnivat website: https://www.omnivat.tech/
Click this link to watch the video interview: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/
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Dr Emily Musil Church is a Senior Director at the Milken Institute, dedicated to harnessing technology and innovation to address global challenges for social good. She leads the Environment & Social Equity portfolio at MI Philanthropy and also oversees innovation competitions for the Milken Institute.
In this episode I interview her at AGES 2024 in Cape Town where she tells us more about their partnership with The Motsepe Foundation on the Milken-Motsepe Green Energy Prize through which they support innovative green energy projects and startups.
The finalists for this year they brought to AGES 2024 include the following entrepreneurs you can learn more about in the following 4 episodes:
- Randy Kabuya of Omnivat.
- Zoë Slattery of Smart Villages Research Group.
- Dr Patrick Agese, Co-Founder and Innovator at PAM Africa.
- Dr Jonathan Wilson, Project Lead at AfTrak.
Listen to this episode to learn more about The Milken-Motsepe Green Energy Prize Competition and how you too can possibly benefit from their initiative.
Click this link to learn more about The Milken Institute: https://milkeninstitute.org/
Click this link to watch the video interview: https://agamebusiness.com/podcast/
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I recently attended the African Green Economy Summit in Cape Town and met a few high-profile stakeholders and game-changing entrepreneurs.
African Green Economy Summit connects entrepreneurial start-ups with scale infrastructure projects with a network of global investors who fund opportunities that will accelerate Africa's journey to a just and inclusive Green Economy.
In this part 1 episode of the summit, I interview:
· Errol Bryce Group Commercial Director of The VUKA Group
· Western Cape Premier Alan Winde
· Tshepo Kgobe, CEO of the Gautrain Management Agency
· Carl Roothman, CEO of Sanlam Investments Group
For more information on the summit, visit: https://wearevuka.com/green-economy/ages/
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In this episode of the A-Game Business Podcast, we explore the transformative journey of David Moh, a dynamic Hip Hop artist who evolved from the enigmatic persona of King Stabber to his authentic self.
Join us as we uncover David Moh's remarkable journey, from his roots as King Stabber to his current pursuit of authenticity in music. Also learn about the challenges David faced in rebranding and embracing authenticity, and how he navigated the process with resilience.
Learn more and follow David Moh on the links below:
Website: https://www.davidmoh.co.za/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMohaleMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmohmusic/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidMohMusic
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/King_Stabber
To refine and build your brand, get a FREE digital marketing performance report. Click this link to get started for FREE: https://agamebusiness.com/free-digital-marketing-report/
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In this podcast episode I speak with the founders and board members of Ascending ltd – the people who bought a failing business and grew into a successful multi-national business.
Ascending is an optimised workforce solutions, training and placement company for various industries. As part of their marine verticals, they also provide qualified seafarers and valued services for Offshore, Tankers and Cargo Vessels management.
The company has offices and training academies in Angola, Mozambique, Morocco, Guyana Portugal and USA.
Check out this episode to learn more about their humble and challenging beginning, to the business philosophy that delivered their continued success and their upcoming trip to South Africa for their Ascending Leadership Forum.
To contact the business, visit: https://ascending.ltd/
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In this episode of The A-Game Business Podcast, we explore two intriguing topics.
- First, we discuss the Fresh Start Effect and how planning goals around temporal landmarks can increase your chances of success.
- Second, we debunk the myth of time management and offer practical tips for managing tasks effectively.
Key Points:
· The Fresh Start Effect: Planning goals around new beginnings, such as the start of a year, month, or week, can provide aspirational motivation and lead to behavioral change.
· Time Management Myth: Instead of trying to manage time, focus on managing yourself and your tasks within the available time. Effective task-to-time allocation is key.
Check out the episode to learn more and to get Unusual Tips for Effective Task Management.
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In this episode I interview one of South Africa’s Jazz Legends, Khaya Mahlangu. Khaya Mahlangu, is a jazz luminary for over four decades, emerged from Soweto, forging an illustrious career. His saxophone virtuosity and instrumental versatility make him a sought-after collaborator.
From apartheid's challenges to roles in bands like Harari and Sakhile, Mahlangu's commitment to musical excellence shines.
Check out this episode for more on his humble beginnings, life challenges, how he overcame them and now at the age of 69, embracing digital technology to grow his brand and share his music with the work.
See below for some important links:
Khaya Mahlangu’s website where you can listen to his music and book his for performances: https://www.khayamahlangu.co.za/
Follow him on his Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/khaya.mahlangu.98
To learn more about the A-Game Business ‘10X Fan Club’ services where we help independent musicians and artists, click here: https://agamebusiness.com/10x-fan-club/
To contact our Johannesburg or Cape Town offices, visit: https://www.agamebusiness.com/contact-us
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In this episode with Kim Meredith of The Dealmaker Company, we discuss:
- The difference between selling, dealmaking and negotiation.
- What separates high-performers from average dealmakers.
- Why women get less than men when negotiating.
- The importance of sales management, processes and policies.
- Where to start to become a super star dealmaker.
Kim is in South Africa during October and you have an opportunity to meet her in-person and more exclusively, you have an opportunity to hire Kim for Advanced Sales, Dealmaking and Negotiation Workshops for you and your teams.
To learn more about Kim Meredith and to book her exclusively between 23rd to 25th October 2023, see contact details below:
- The Dealmaker Company: http://www.thedealmaker.com/
- Kim Meredith email address: [email protected]
- KK Diaz email address: [email protected]
Learn more about our upcoming sales training and marketing workshops below:
- The 8-Step Sales Process Workshop. Click here to learn more.
- The 10X Digital Marketing Funnel Workshop. Click here to learn more.
To learn more about our Sales Enablement Support Services, click here.
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In this episode of the A-Game Business Podcast, I’m in a conversation with Buntu Majaja, the CEO of SA Innovation Summit (SAIS). SAIS is an organization that is completely devoted to empowering entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey, from the early incubation phase to fully scaling their businesses.
With a global reach but a strong local focus, SAIS has established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the tech entrepreneurship ecosystem especially, hosting an industry must-attend event every year.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into how SAIS supports and nurtures tech entrepreneurs, and how it serves as a driving force in helping them thrive.
And here's some exciting news for all our listeners! SAIS is giving away 10 tickets valued at R 4,995 each. To enter the competition for a chance to win, simply create a free digital marketing report for your business and we’ll choose winners from those who do.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of SAIS 2023. Click here to create your free report and stand a chance to win: https://www.agamebusiness.com/free-digital-marketing-report
If you want to learn more about SA Innovation Summit and their incredible work, be sure to visit their website and follow them on various social media pages using the links below:
Website: https://innovationsummit.co.za/
LinkedIn: @The SA Innovation Summit
Twitter: @innovsummit
Facebook: @SA Innovation
Instagram: @sainnovation
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This is no laughing matter.
My recent adventures at the swanky Advertising Week Africa in Johannesburg was such a thrill!
In this particular episode, I had the pleasure of listening into an interview of none other than the legendary Kevin Hart and the CEO of Hartbeat, Thai Randolph. They were being interviewed by the fabulous Nelisiwe Mabe, and let me tell you, it was a conversation for the ages!
They delved deep into the inner workings of Kevin Hart, the man, the branding genius, business man, the legend. We learned about his entrepreneurial spirit, his leadership skills, and his uncanny ability to turn brands into global names.
Kevin spilled the beans on how he built his business empire and shared his secrets on how to hire the best talent and let them thrive by giving them the freedom to do what they do best.
Thai Randolp also spoke at length and gave juicy insights into her experience working alongside Kevin at Hartbeat. She spoke of her trailblazer role in the industry, her passion for women's empowerment, and how they as Hartbeat plan to partner with South African businesses and talent as part of their global growth strategy.
Oh, and did I mention they raised $100 million in growth capital? No big deal.
All in all, it was an electrifying discussion that left me feeling both inspired and envious. I mean, who wouldn't want to be a business extraordinaire like Kevin or a boundary-pushing CEO like Thai?
Hey, at least I can still dream, right?
Jokes aside; this was by far one of the most educational interviews I’ve had the pleasure of listening to live.
This episode is not to be missed!
Enjoy
Advertising Week Website: https://advertisingweek.com/event/awafrica/
Hartbeat Website: https://www.hartbeat.com/
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