Matt Brown Show

MBS221 - Memories of MK-ULTRA with Bill Yarborough

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 07:10:02 GMT

In this episode Matt chats to author Bill Yarborough who is a victim of the CIA mind control program titled "MK-ULTRA" they ran experiments on him and his siblings dosed them with drugs and were subjected to unwanted sexual activities. Listen closely as Matt and Bill discuss the power of transformation and some techniques to help you in your everyday life. We hope that this podcast can provide you with a little hope in a world that is now seemingly filled with darkness. Check out Bill's website for updates on his upcoming book - https://billyarborough.com/

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MBS220 - LIVE at Raizcorp with Allon Raiz & Dov Girnun

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:35:50 GMT

In this episode, we are LIVE at Raizcorp with Allon Raiz & Dov Girnun. Matt leads the conversation with Allon and Dov around the impact of the coronavirus on South African businesses and how to be more sustainable in the year 2020. Listen closely as we receive some interesting questions from our live audience of a hundred people.

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MBS219 - Suffering & Innovation with Sterling Hawkins

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:02:42 GMT

In this episode, Matt chats to award-winning keynote speaker Sterling Hawkins about the topic of suffering and how that relates to your personal engine room. Listen in as they discuss at length the concept of "the innovation cycle".

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MBS218 - Carl Bates International Speaker Author Director and Mentor

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 12:51:54 GMT

In this episode Matt chats to Carl Bates. Carl is a dynamic entrepreneur and thought leader from New Zealand, based in South Africa.Carl is considered a global leader in the education, appointment and guidance of high-performance boards for privately-held companies and family businesses.

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MBS217 - Technology vs Humanity with Gerd Leonhard

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 15:26:11 GMT

Gerd Leonhard is one of the worlds foremost experts and futurists on the intersection of technology and humanity.

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MBS216 - Seeing Red with Kirsten Karchmer

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:39:59 GMT

In this episode Matt chats to Kirsten Karchmer author of Seeing Red.Kirsten has spent her entire adult career in the service of women's health and has helped over 10,000 women over the last 20 years to improve their health, cycles, and fertility . In 2013, Kirsten translated her successful clinical programs into technology enabled platforms that provide an affordable and scalable fertility solution. Conceivable was named one of the most innovative health tech startups from MedTech in 2015, Best Fertility App by Healthline in 2016 and has been featured in TechCrunch, Fox News, The New York Observer, PSFK, The Daily Dot, and Huffington Post.Kirsten has presented at SXSW, Health 2.0, Fertility PlanIt, and lectures internationally on infertility, PCOS, endometriosis, women’s health, the future of integrative medicine, and using technology to better serve patients, providers, and healthcare systems. Kirsten has been recognized as one of the top female start-up founders to watch, the recipient of the Texas Trailblazer award for innovation in health care.

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MBS215 - Brave Lotus Flower Rides a Dragon with Tracy Todd

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:52:12 GMT

In this episode Matt speaks to Tracy Todd about her incredibly inspiring story: Brave Lotus Flower Rides the Dragon is an honest, inspiring and engaging memoir in which she shares some intimate details of her life as a quadriplegic. She tells her story with the honesty, humour and the warmth it deserves. It is a testament of what the human spirit can achieve.

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MBS214 - Scarred: But Not For Life with Kim Mccusker

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 17:28:10 GMT

Kim Mccusker is author of the best selling book: "Scarred but not for life" which recounts the story of her being brutally dragged 780 metres beneath a taxi, a young woman's inspiring story of survival, courage, and the will to live. Brutally dragged 780 metres beneath a taxi, a young woman's inspiring story of survival, courage, and the will to live.

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MBS213 - Shai Evian and Steve Cuzen (Co-Founders Howler)

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 14:33:51 GMT

Shai Evian and Steve Cuzen are founders of Howler, a ticketing and event management platform making a global play.

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MBS212 - Unleash Your Inner Game in 2020 - A Podcast with Riel Malan

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 08:10:55 GMT

I was recently interviewed by Riel Malan about my #1 Amazon Best Selling book Your Inner Game. This context of conversation will setup your 2020 to be a very good one for you regardless of your hustle and ambitions for this year.

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MBS211 - Christmas Finale 2019!

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:15:23 GMT

A run down and wrap of the best snippets from the biggest and best guests of 2019. For more info: www.mattbrownshow.com

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MBS210 - Dr. Baz Dreisinger (American Academic, Cultural Critic and Activist)

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 04:24:51 GMT

So, last week I was invited by Dr. Baz Dreisinger to the launch of the Incarceration Nation Networks event at the Nelson Mandela foundation here in Johannesburg and I was simply blown away by the incredible stories and impactful work that Baz and organisations around the world are doing to re-invent the role of incarcerated men and women in our society. South Africa is one of the most violent societies to live in anywhere in the world, which makes this a very special episode because today, I am privileged to share with you the transformational work which can be found at the intersection of race, crime, culture and justice

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MBS209 - Jonathan Shapiro AKA Zapiro (French Knight of the Arts)

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 09:57:11 GMT

Is the pen mightier than the sword? Well, in the case of Jonathan Shapiro AKA Zapiro and according to the French government the saying is true. Last week Zapiro was given a knighthood by the Ambassador of France, Aurélien Lechevallier. He said Zapiro was bestowed the order because he shared, “the values that define and guide [the French] Republic. “The trilogy equality, liberty, and fraternity resonate perfectly with who you are, what you believe in, and what you stand for.” In this episode, we explore the backstory to this incredibly significant achievement, the release of his 28th book (yes, that’s right, 28th published works) and we discuss the transcript that the Hawks read to Jonathan which revealed that he was the target of a legitimate assassination from alleged jihadists the Thulsie twins Brandon-Lee and Tony-Lee. So, strap yourselves in and welcome back to the Matt Brown Show, one of South Africa’s culture and artistic icons, Jonathan Shapiro.

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MBS208 - Nathan Reddy, Founder Grid Worldwide (Advertising Hall of Fame Inductee)

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 18:51:19 GMT

Nathan Reddy is one of Africa’s most passionate and respected branding and design specialists, and the creative force behind one of South Africa’s most awarded design studios - Grid Worldwide.He has refreshed and rebranded some of the world’s most iconic brands, been the recipient of many accolades, has judged both local and international design awards and his work has been published extensively globally. Nathan was recently inducted into the Loeries Hall of Fame inductee has been actively involved in the transformation and invigoration of the South African creative industry. In this episode we explore Nathan’s personal journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the great creative exports from the African continent.

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MBS207 - Vusi Thembekwayo (Global Speaker, Venture Capitalist, Entrepreneur)

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 17:33:55 GMT

I am joined by one of the most influential players in Africa right now, he is a public speaker, venture capitalist, entrepreneur, Dragon’s Den Panelist and all round rockstar Vusi Thembekwayo.

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MBS206 - Mary Wilkson, Head of Editorial News (BBC Global)

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:10:59 GMT

Mary Wilkson is Head of Editorial News (BBC Global. We discuss the BBC's latest series called Made on Earth which reveals the state of global trade.

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MBS205 - LIVE Podcast at the Business Book Club with Jacques Vellman

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:26:34 GMT

The Business Book Club was founded with the purpose to share knowledge. Knowledge is the start of change, an inevitable process of business and life, and one can obtain it through various means. I was interviewed about my #1 Amazon Best Selling Book in front of a live audience. Enjoy.

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MBS204 - Styli Charalambous, CEO Daily Maverick

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:45:15 GMT

I chat to Styli Charalambous the co-founder and CEO of Daily Maverick, one of Africa's leading digital media companies who has built a reputation of never compromising on quality and always delivering hard hitting stories that don’t shy away from the cold hard truth.

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MBS203 - Buns Out with Maps Maponyane (LIVE PODCAST)

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:56:05 GMT

Live on location with Maps Maponyane at his new entrepreneurial venture Buns Out. www.mattbrownshow.com

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MBS202 - CryptoKungfu Finale with Tanya Knowles (Adhara.io)

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 03:39:05 GMT

Hey there guys and welcome to The Matt Brown Show, we are on the final episode of our Crypto Kungfu series and I couldn’t think of a better way to end it off than with Tanya Knowles today, she is the Chair of the South African Financial Blockchain Consortium and ex-Managing Executive of Fractal Solutions, a Division of Strate (Pty) and currently the business manager at Adhara - which provides liquidity management and international payments for decentralised financial networks. In this final episode, we are cracking open the world of crypto news with topics like Bitcoin price indicators showing a bearish mood, What the head of Riksbank had to say about Libra, how Satoshi is now in the Oxford English Dictionary, who’s hunting miners in Mongolia, the true power of regulators, trolling Craig Wright and why you should always do your own crypto research.

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MBS201 - CryptoKungfu Part 9 with Monica Singer (Ambassador Consensys)

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 06:38:27 GMT

This edition of the Matt Brown Show is proudly sponsored by www.zanootroptics.co.za - enter your code "ninja20" to get 20% off your purchases of smart supplements.Whatsup guys and welcome the 9th episode of Crypto Kungfu here on the Matt Brown Show. Today I am joined by Monica Singer, a Professor and Ambassador for ConsenSys, one of the worlds largest blockchain technology consultancies. In this episode we reveal the latest real world use cases of blockchain technology, what Bitcoin futures are all about, how german police have shut down one of the worlds largest dark web server farms built in a world war two bunker, and demystify the issue of trust when it comes to the narrative of a new world currency, and much, much more. And listen closely to our cryptocats feature this week, where we unpack the mystery behind programmer Brandon Chase and coinmarketcap.com So without further adeu.

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MBS200 - CryptoKungfu Part 8 with Lorien Gamaroff (Co-Founder Centbee)

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:38:36 GMT

This edition of the Matt Brown Show is proudly sponsored by www.zanootroptics.co.za - enter your code "ninja20" to get 20% off your purchases of smart supplements.Welcome back to The Matt Brown Show we are on awesome episode 8 of our Crypto Kungfu series and we just can’t get enough of the world of crypto. Today I am joined by a distinguished name that I think you’ll know, the Founder and CEO of Centbee and Bitcoin SV advocate, Lorien Gamaroff. So, today you’ll need to get your thinking hats on because in this episode we slice into the underlying design and architecture of the “original bitcoin” to see what really makes it tick. We unpack exactly where the world of crypto is today, where it was and more importantly where it is going and if Bitcoin will ever be casually used by the man on the street. Today we will reveal how you can start your Bitcoin journey and get your hands on Bitcoin SV by simply downloading the Centbee app, the case for scalability of the Ethereum blockchain, why the Mall of America is trialling bitcoin payments, and the backstory to scammers scamming the bitcoin price using the now world famous fake Satoshi confirmation. It’s bound to be a genre-busting episode and we can’t wait to get into it, so without further adieu enter Lorien Gamaroff.

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MBS199 - CryptoKungfu Part 7, with Farzam Ehsani (Co-Founder Valr.com)

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 19:08:41 GMT

This edition of the Matt Brown Show is proudly sponsored by www.zanootroptics.co.za - enter your code "ninja20" to get 20% off your purchases of smart supplements.Welcome back to the Matt Brown Show and to the seventh episode of Crypto Kungfu. We have a really amazing episode in store for you as today, I am being joined by one of the crypto currency giants, you know him and you love him Farzam Ehsani, the Co-founder of VALR.com - one of Africa’s leading crypto currency exchanges.So, today Farzam and I tackle topics in the news of crypto from all around the world starting with the “accreditation stink” and the real story behind Binance, one of the world's largest crypto exchanges who was just this week been awarded ISO security accreditation, privacy and data concerns with national soverence currencies, the sophistication associated with securing digital assets, the risks of fiat to crypto exchanges, and what exactly is crypto insurance? Is it another scam or does it have real utility in the protection of your private keys. And listen carefully to the latest update from our $1000 crypto challenge and for Farzam’s surprising trade with our crypto cash. So without further adieu let’s get things started, enter Farzam Ehsani.

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MBS198 - CryptoKungfu Part 6 with Warren Gray, Crypto Miner & Partner at Blockstarters

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 10:25:33 GMT

This edition of the Matt Brown Show is proudly sponsored by www.zanootroptics.co.za - enter your code "ninja20" to get 20% off your purchases of smart supplements.Welcome to our sixth episode of Crypto Kungfu here on the Matt Brown Show. Listen in as we tear into this one, I am joined by none other than the Warren Gray a partner of Blockstarters and crypto miner and grab your picks and hard hats because today we are talking about crypto currency mining. Okay I know I said grab your pickaxes but that’s not how this works, luckily we have Warrens rad looking equipment to give you an idea of how it does. Join us for this episode as we explore some interesting headlines such as: state owned mining enterprises sanctioned by Western powers like the US, mining to survive in Venezuela, the big bad R that is regulation, how people are turning electricity into power, China’s mission to bring an end to crypto mining in Mongolia and what is an ASIC and why are millions of them being implemented worldwide. It’s bound to be a blast, so without further adieu enter Warren Gray.

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MBS197 - CryptoKungfu Part 5 with Riccardo Spagni AKA Fluffypony (Lead Maintainer at Monero)

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 08:28:07 GMT

This edition of the Matt Brown Show is proudly sponsored by www.zanootroptics.co.za - enter your code "ninja20" to get 20% off your purchases of smart supplements.Welcome back to our Crypto Kungfu series here on the Matt Brown Show, we are 5 episodes in and counting. Get ready for a good one because joining me today is the Monero man himself Riccardo Spagni, the Lead Maintainer of the Monero cryptocurrency. The deeper we get into this series the more we realise how crypto is changing the way we see the world and slowly but surely everyone is catching on and waking up to smell the flowers. In this episode we talk about all things crypto and plunge into more hot topics like the ever-increasing demand for privacy as new currencies evolve, the rise of something called the altcoin season, Turkey’s plans to establish a national blockchain infrastructure, what a Swiss crypto bank looks like, the impending blockchain device boom, and how the winkelvoss brothers are influencing the first time crypto investors. Should you care? Hell yeah! So without further adieu enter Riccardo Spagni.

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MBS196 - CryptoKungfu Part 4 with Simon Dingle (Author In Math We Trust)

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:51:52 GMT

This edition of the Matt Brown Show is proudly sponsored by www.zanootroptics.co.za - enter your code "ninja20" to get 20% off your purchases of smart supplements.Welcome to the fourth episode of Crypto Kungfu here on the Matt Brown Show and I can’t wait to get started because I'm being joined by the Technology Journalist, thought leader, Technologist and fellow podcast host and author, Simon Dingle. In this episode we uncover some interesting developments floating around the internet regarding crypto, specifically whether Facebook’s currency Libra is a pipedream or a reality, what’s going on with North Korea’s sanction dodging antics, how EOS nightmares are slowly coming to fruition thanks to a China clamp down, and how OTC or “over the counter” desks are being used by disruptive digital banks and sticking their hands into the crypto cookie jar. So join us for an exciting and in-depth discussion and some laughs especially when we start trash talking the news in the crypto space, so without further adieu enter Simon Dingle.

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MBS195 - CryptoKungfu Part 3 with Ran Neu-Ner (Host CNBC CryptoTrader & CEO Onchain Capital)

Sat, 21 Sep 2019 16:39:44 GMT

This edition of the Matt Brown Show is proudly sponsored by www.zanootroptics.co.za - enter your code "ninja20" to get 20% off your purchases of smart supplements.Hey there guys and welcome back to our Crypto Kungfu series here on the Matt Brown Show, this is our 3rd episode and it’s bound to be an exciting one as I am joined by serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Onchain Capital and the host and producer of Crypto Trader CNBC Africa, Ran Neu-Ner. We blow open the pandora’s box of what is happening in the world of blockchain and crypto currencies. It is said that we are living in a financial revolution brought about by crypto and Bitcoin has become part of the global financial infrastructure of the world. I couldn't agree more,especially since everyone and their cousin are creating their own currency, so join Ran and I as we dig into some juicy topics like: The state of government driven currencies, the use cases of blockchain in military operations and the role Bitcoin volatility plays in investments. Listen closely to Ran’s views on Craig Wright’s multi-billion dollar legal battle. I don’t know about you but I wouldn’t want to be on the losing end of a $10 billion lawsuit. So let’s get into it, without further adieu enter Ran Neu-Ner.

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MBS194 - CryptoKungfu Part 2 with Tone Vays, Former Wall Street Trader & Bitcoin Analyst

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 13:57:58 GMT

This edition of the Matt Brown Show is proudly sponsored by www.zanootroptics.co.za - enter your code "ninja20" to get 20% off your purchases of smart supplements.This is the 2nd episode of our Crypto Kungfu series on the Matt Brown Show and we’re just getting started. As always we are talking about the hottest topics and trends in the world of crypto currency and I’m beyond excited, because today I am joined by one of the biggest names in the crypto space and he is none other than Tone Vays. As the vice president of JP Morgan Chase, a former Wall Street trader, bitcoin analyst and expert on economic trends he is more than qualified to be joining us for today’s episode. So strap yourself in for an insightful and mind expanding ride where we reveal the little known link between the mining hashrate and the future bitcoin price, why India is suffering from a “crypto brain drain”, the myth of the “stable coin” in financial services and how smart investors are speculating on in the crypto space and how you as an investor, speculator and or trader can make better trading decisions. And listen closely to Tone’s recommendation of shorting bitcoin in our $1000 trading challenge. So without further adieu enter Tone Vays.

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MBS193 - CryptoKungfu Part 1 with Adam Meister "The Bitcoin Meister"

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:27:34 GMT

This edition of the Matt Brown Show is proudly sponsored by www.zanootroptics.co.za - enter your code "ninja20" to get 20% off your purchases of smart supplements. Welcome to the first instalment of our Crypto Kungfu series right here on the Matt Brown Show. This is a series that enables everyday people and entrepreneurs to learn more about, and to profit from the world of, crypto currencies. Today, I’m thrilled to bring you our first guest, who is a world renowned crypto thought leader - It is none other than the Bitcoin Meister himself and host of the Bitcoin Meister Cryptocurrency Show, Adam Meister.On this episode we unpack why France won’t tax the sale of crypto assets, how one lawyer is recovering a $2 billion bitcoin hack, why Kim Jong-un is hosting its second crypto conference behind closed borders and everything you need to know about something called a hard fork, recently executed on the Ethereum blockchain. And listen closely to Adam’s recommendation for our first trade in the $1000 cryptotrading challenge. So without further ado, enter Adam Meister

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MBS192 - Women of Steel Part 13, with Olympian Natalie Du Toit

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 15:39:51 GMT

Hi guys, welcome to the final part of our women of steel series here on the Matt Brown Show, prepare to dive into this incredible episode as I am joined by former olympic and paralympic South African swimmer and multitime gold medalist Natalie du Toit. Listen in as we make a big splash talking about what it takes to be a high performance athlete, overcoming the obstacles and pressure set against you in order to write your name amongst the stars. They say that you can achieve anything if you have the right support but no matter who says you can do it, if you don’t believe you can do it yourself; you’ll never make it. The truth is that it’s about dedication, dedication isn’t about being the best everyday, it’s about trying to be your best even when feeling your worst. Tune into this inspiring and powerful episode, without further ado enter Natalie du Toit.

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MBS191 - Unfiltered, Uncut & LIVE on Radio 702 and Cape Talk (Aubrey Masango Show)

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:01:41 GMT

I was recently invited onto one of SA's biggest talk shows the Aubrey Masango Show to share what I've learnt about from building businesses, writing a #1 Amazon Best Selling book and share inspiring stories and insights from the Matt Brown Show

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MBS190 - Women of Steel Part 12, with Dr Adriana Marais, Physicist & Aspiring Extraterrestrial

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 17:37:20 GMT

Hi guys, welcome to part 12 of our women of steel series here on the Matt Brown Show, prepare for an out of this world episode as I am joined by Dr Adriana Marais a Technologist, Theoretical Physicist, founder of Proudly Human and volunteer for a one-way trip to Mars, yes, Mars. Bravery is not defined by being fearless, it is defined by acknowledging fear and choosing to move forward. While most people are terrified of the idea of moving house, Adriana is putting up her hand to venture into space and live on another planet knowing that she can never return. Join us for an exciting and ground-breaking episode as we launch into the topics of being brave and pioneering new paths into the unknown and out of the comfort zone in the pursuit of knowledge and something greater than ourselves. So without further ado enter Dr Adriana Marais.

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MBS189 - Women of Steel Part 11, with Jen Su (TV Anchor & Socialite)

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 18:54:36 GMT

Welcome to part 11 of our women of steel series here on the Matt Brown Show, today we are joined by the one and only Jen Su. Famous TV and Radio Presenter, Singer, Songwriter and the winner of Taiwan Idol. Perseverance is often described as a superpower because it takes an unworldly amount of determination and strength to rise when all you want to do is fall. In this episode we dig into what it takes to deal with the curve balls that life throws at you and how you can stay impactful and keep a positive outlook on life even when everything is falling apart at the seams. Join us as we jump into a conversation about the power of acceptance, what it’s like being a super parent, why you need to let loose and acknowledge that not everything is within your control. Let’s get into a musical and inspiring episode, so without further ado, enter Jen Su.

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MBS188 - Women of Steel Part 10, with Adèle Théron (Author Naked Divorce & Trauma Coach)

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 17:29:01 GMT

We’ve made it to part 10 of our women of steel series and I couldn’t be more excited because today I'm joined by Certified Trauma Specialist, Executive Coach and best selling author Adèle Théron. They say that the tallest and strongest trees only grow as a result of facing and overcoming challenging conditions, we are not the result of our success but rather the obstacles we have overcome. In this episode Adèle and I unwrap themes around trauma and take a deeper look at what it takes to heal the wounds suffered through emotional or even physical battlefields. We talk about the journey of overcoming and exploring the stigma of the “D” word divorce, the power of forgiveness, the weight of shame, a winning mindset and the pursuit of happiness. Get stuck into this episode to uncover some powerful insights around trauma and how you can overcome your own in and outside of the business world, so without further ado, enter Adèle Théron.

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MBS187 - Women of Steel Part 9, with Perri King & Taryn Sharman (Founders, Faith & Fear)

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 06:00:27 GMT

Hi guys, welcome to part 9 of our women of steel series. Today, we’ve got double trouble going down in the studio as I chat to Perri King and Taryn Sharman. Combining a creative background with business consultancy experience, these girls leverage creative solutions for their clients to help them unlock better performing revenue streams. At their “absolutely not an ad agency”, Faith & Fear, these girls describe themselves as “uncomfortable in comfort zones”. They push boundaries, take risks, and experiment with tactics, technology and platforms. This is exactly why they are totally against being called an ad agency. They are stepping outside of the traditional and move towards the exceptional. They really have a great story to share, especially if you’re interested in what it takes to change your life and grow something from scratch. That’s why they qualify as women of steel. So let’s not waste any more time, get inspired by Perri and Taryn.

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MBS186 - Women of Steel Part 8, with Rianette Leibowitz (CEO SaveTNet)

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 04:07:57 GMT

Welcome to part eight of our women of steel series. It’s no secret that the internet has become a dangerous place, especially for our children. Cyber bullying is a reality that most parents don’t even know how to comprehend, let alone deal with. Let’s not even get into the dangers of child pornography and the dark web. Thank god we have heroes (or “heroines”) like Rianette Leibowitz. She’s helping South Africans protect their children from the terrifying realities that the internet presents. As the founder of SaveTNet Cyber Safety, her only goal is to help us save our children’s lives. Whether she is talking to school assemblies or corporate keynotes, Rianette is fighting for what she calls “the amazing-ness of cyberspace”, helping us navigate relationships between digital and physical space. We can all learn something from this. Even if you don’t have children, you may know someone who may desperately need this information. It could literally save a life. So let’s not waste any more time. Get into it.

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MBS185 - Women of Steel Part 7, with Donna Rachelson (4 x Best Selling Author & Entrepreneur)

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 06:06:14 GMT

Hey guys, not that I’m an authority, but being a woman shouldn’t be a limiting factor to reaching great heights and paving the way for business success. While we all want to live in a world where gender doesn’t play a role in the way we do business. Unfortunately, that’s still a reality and my next guest is here to tell us why that’s not necessarily a bad thing and that women can learn a lot from men and the way they do business. In part seven of our women of steel series, I talk to Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur, Donna Rachelson who has a lot to say about how to play as a woman in business. Donna is a driven entrepreneur with a passion for helping women, entrepreneurs and corporate go-getters make their mark.

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MBS184 - Women of Steel Part 6, with Danni Dixon (Head of Marketing Investec)

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 10:22:43 GMT

Hey guys, welcome to part 6 of the women of steel series powered by the Matt Brown Show. Today, we’re diving into high performance culture. The truth is, company culture is not just about providing perks like ping pong tables and team happy hours. Sure, these can help develop and maintain it, these kinds of activities don’t really represent high performance company culture as a whole. In the case of my next guest, Dani Dixon, my old colleague in advertising, and now head of marketing at one of South Africa’s biggest investment banks, she has proven that even a bank needs to put creativity at the centre of a high performance culture, not just to disrupt the market but to deliver growth. We also explore the role of women in a high performance culture and listen closely for insights into the culture of the all blacks rugby team.

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MBS183 - Follow Your Different, with Christopher Lochhead (Top 25 Podcasts in the World)

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 15:29:03 GMT

I was interviewed by Christopher Lochhead, #1 Amazon Best Selling Author, serial CMO and host of Follow Your Different - currently in the top 25 podcasts in the world. Chris interviews me about my book Your Inner Game and how it became a #1 best seller on Amazon. Get it here for free: www.amazon.com/dp/0639955800

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MBS182 - Women of Steel Part 5, with Natasha Bezuidenhout (Microsoft Brand Executive)

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 05:57:57 GMT

Welcome to part 5 of the women of steel series powered by the Matt Brown Show. In this episode we are going to take a deep dive into what is arguably one of the biggest technology revolutions in the world of business today, and it’s called the Cloud. Now, the term “the Cloud” has been coined for some time now, but if you are not actively playing in the space it is easy to get left behind in recent market developments. So to put the size of the Cloud market in perspective, Microsoft reported earnings for its fourth fiscal quarter of 2019, which included revenue of $33.7 billion, with $11.4 billion of that being driven from Cloud related sales - that’s $11.4 billion made in 12 weeks and an increase of 19% compared to the previous 12 weeks. But what is driving this growth and why are businesses of all sizes flocking to the Cloud? To get the answer I turned to Natasha Bezuidenhout, the Microsoft Brand Executive at First Distribution, Africa’s leading Cloud distributor. Natasha is one of the leading women in tech in Africa and is at the spearhead of the Cloud revolution currently underway in Africa.

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MBS181 - The Inner Game Revolution, with David Watts on MIX 93.8 FM

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 09:06:34 GMT

Hey guys, so I want to use this particular opportunity to say thank you to all of you who have supported the Matt Brown Show and my book “Your Inner Game - 12 Principles for High Impact Entrepreneurs” - thanks to your support the book went straight into the bestseller list at Exclusive books across the country within a week of it being launched. One of my goals is to get the book into the hands of 1 million entrepreneurs and business leaders in the next 12 weeks, and as a small token of my thanks and to help make this goal possible, I’d like to offer you the digital version of my book for free. Simple go to mattbrownshow.com/ebook - fill in your details and download the book to your device. Oh, and please help me spread this message as widely as possible. So, off the back of the book making the best sellers list, David Watts the host of the Watts Involved show, invited me back onto MIX FM to discuss some little known facts, stories and insights about the Inner Game revolution that is making such a positive difference to entrepreneurs and business leaders around the country. Thanks once again, and please enjoy this episode with David Watts.

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MBS180 - Women of Steel Part 4, with Lindsey Herbert, Inventor & International Best-Selling Author

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 11:32:14 GMT

Digital transformation is one of the biggest buzzwords in tech today. Where does it start, where does it end and perhaps the biggest of all how do you deliver an innovation agenda when the corporate antibodies are doing everything in there power to stop you. In this episode of women of steel, I chat to Lindsey Herbert, an Inventor and Innovation Leader at IBM who literally wrote the book called 'digital transformation' and we explore what it really takes to transform a business in today's digitally connected economy, and the state of women empower and gender inequality in boardrooms in the UK. I was fortunate enough to catch Lindsey right before she flew to Russia to give a keynote on digital transformation and the future of skills development.

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MBS179 - Women of Steel, Part 3 with Lisa Illingworth (Founder, Future Proof)

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 17:24:48 GMT

Hey guys, and welcome to the third instalment of our women of steel series. Lisa Illingworth is the CEO of Future Proof a social entrepreneurship play that’s focused on taking an entrepreneurship focused curriculum to students around South Africa - which is no small task and comes with significant challenges. Lisa is what I like to call an “edupreneur” which is an entrepreneur who works within the education sector. Edupreneurs are mission-driven and live for bringing to light positive impact. They can be found building new education organizations and businesses, developing the latest edtech tools, running new schools, and giving keynote speeches around the world. They lead with a 21st-century education mindset and are known globally inside and outside of the classroom. Lisa, is one of these incredible humans, and I’m thrilled to bring you her story.

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MBS178 - Your Inner Game Book Launch LIVE, with Maps Maponyane (Available on Amazon.com)

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 14:29:43 GMT

The live podcast from the launch of my book "Your Inner Game - 12 Principles for High-Impact Entrepreneurs". The book made the recommended reads section for Exclusive Books nationwide before the actual book launch and made the best seller list within one week from the day of this event. Get your hands on the book here: www.amazon.com/dp/0639955800

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MBS177 - Women of Steel Series, Part 2 - with Tanya Kunze (Neuroscience & Sales Expert)

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 05:27:06 GMT

As a woman shaping the entrepreneurship and business landscape my next guest requires no introduction, Tanya Kunze is joining me today for the 2nd episode of our #WomenofSteel segment here on the Matt Brown Show and I couldn’t be more excited. As a thought leader, CEO, Neuroscientist and Sales Guru, Tanya brings a lot of fresh thinking into the sales and leadership space, challenging traditional ways of thinking with years of experience and powerful insights. In this episode we’re talking about you, yes you. We are uncovering what makes us human, diving deeply into the psychology of how we view ourselves as people and the impact that our thoughts and outlooks on life have on how we develop and how successful we can become on the pursuit of happiness. Join us for a seriously mind expanding episode where we tackle themes around human consciousness and the power that self belief and and reflection hold in such a busy and confusing world.

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MBS176 - Women of Steel Series, Part 1 - with Carmen Murray (Founder Boo-Yah!)

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 09:42:39 GMT

What a way to kick off our #WomenofSteel series on the Matt Brown Show. She’s back again with the enthusiasm and energy we love to experience, fellow Podcast Host, Innovator, Strategist and fearless Women’s Rights Activist, Carmen Murray is my guest for the second time and as a tribute to women’s month we’ll be digging into the topic of women empowerment. It’s time for a refreshing and empowering perspective and as a true Woman of Steel, that is something Carmen has in abundance, we get to chatting about what she has been up to lately, her new upcoming book, thought leadership and of course fearless woman, the need for equal representation and pay of women in the workplace and putting your money where your mouth is when it comes to standing up for what you believe in. We are in a new age and slowly but surely people are waking up to realise the injustices that have been instilled in our society and everyday lives, at work, in the media and practically everywhere we look. Don’t stand by and watch, educate yourself and stick your hand up to strive for a cause that you believe in. For a refreshing and inspiring podcast experience listen into this #womenofsteel episode with the outstanding equality warrior that is Carmen Murray.

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MBS175 - How to Become Super Human with Tristan van Moerkerken, CEO, Prime Health

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 10:35:42 GMT

Being healthy means something different to everyone, you could consider yourself healthy because you only eat take outs once a month or I could consider myself healthy because I frequent crossfit classes 3 times a week. But one aspect of health that is not often spoken about is mental health and cognitive function, a diet for the most important organ in your body. The brain. Today I’m joined by Tristan van Moerkerken, Biochemist and the CEO of Prime Health Holdings and Prime Self, a “Human Optimisation” brand that focuses on creating natural supplements that enable cognitive and human function without the negatives that come with so many products out there today. So often entrepreneurs create incredible solutions for other people but how often do they have something that supports them to be great at what they do without the crash of coffee or energy drinks. Plug in for an exciting episode with everything from mushrooms to mental health, so without further ado enter Tristan van Moerkerken.

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MBS174 - Brains and Brands, with Timothy Maurice (4 x Best Selling Author)

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 08:00:15 GMT

The brain is our nucleus and is what makes us human. It is so incredibly complicated that even today new research is emerging and showing us that there are new ways of understanding the brain, influencing how we perceive our thoughts and cognitive abilities. Today I’m joined by four time best selling author Timothy Maurice Webster, an expert on human and brand behaviour as well as the brain. Not only is he a very skilled wordsmith, gender equality warrior and trailblazer. His research and work explores how the brain processes information, specifically how professionals and organisations think about identity, brand power and human behaviour. Join us for a miraculous, eye-opening and insightful episode that unwraps the complexity of why we act the way that we do as people, and how we and our brains adjust to the world and all of it’s moving parts. Prepare to understand the wiring of your brain a little better, enter Timothy Maurice Webster.

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MBS173 - How to Survive In An Exponential World with Gia Bass - Human Behaviourist & Futurist

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 06:16:37 GMT

They say that what you put out into the universe will come back to you, and that the strongest forces available to us cannot even be seen. Today I’m joined by Human Behaviourist and Futurist Gia Bass and we’re discussing the themes of energy, adaption, healing and leadership. Gia is a specialist in adaptability intelligence and consults to brands and corporate execs all around the world. On this episode, we dive into the unpredictable world of human behaviour and explore the role of epigenetics and its relationship to ordinary people overcoming extreme adversity and we unpack how to unlock the internal resources that you need to heal, adapt and overcome your most difficult challenges

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MBS172 - Can AI transform Africa? Roy Bannister (Sponsored by AI Expo Africa)

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 17:35:33 GMT

This edition of the Matt Brown Show is proudly sponsored by AI Expo Africa: http://aiexpoafrica.com/

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MBS171 - Life After Losing Gugu with Author & Celebrity Letshego Zulu

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:14:42 GMT

Let’s talk about death, death is inevitable and it is something that everyone is faced with, be it your own impending passing or the sudden loss of someone you love. So often we find ourselves cruising through our lives in auto-pilot and only when something changes the way we live, do we become conscious in our own story. Today I’m joined by Letshego Zulu, author and wife to the late Gugu Zulu, a well known South African racing legend also known as “The Fastest Brother in Africa” who unfortunately passed away during their couple’s adventure summiting Kilimanjaro. Letshego’s book “I Choose to Live, Life After Losing Gugu” explores themes of grief and acceptance and tells the tale of Letshego choosing to live life after death. Join us for an emotional, reflective and inspiring episode as we navigate what it means to live and heal after sudden and tremendous loss. So without further ado enter the brave and courageous Letshego Zulu.

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MBS170 - State Of X - Part 3, Behind The Scenes Insights from London Tech Week.

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:13:05 GMT

A behind the scenes look into the London Tech Ecosystem LIVE from London Tech Week.

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MBS169 - State Of X - Part 2, Live from London Tech Week (Available on Amazon Prime)

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 12:47:33 GMT

Live from London Tech Week 2019 - here is part two of State of X. Exponential technology is changing the way we live, work and play. But the human mind does not deal with exponential thinking very well. We like linear thinking 1,2,3,4,5 not 2,4,16,256,65536. We are on the first step of a staircase that promises to carry us into an unknown future that many of us are simply not prepared for. So, to understand the current state of the worlds most powerful exponential technology. I have travelled to London Tech Week to meet up with some of the worlds leading technologists and thought leaders to help you understand the implications of these technologies on your world. My name is Matt Brown and this is State of X.

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MBS168 - State Of X - Part 1, Live from London Tech Week (Available on Amazon Prime)

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 17:34:58 GMT

Live from London Tech Week 2019 - here is part one of State of X. Exponential technology is changing the way we live, work and play. But the human mind does not deal with exponential thinking very well. We like linear thinking 1,2,3,4,5 not 2,4,16,256,65536. We are on the first step of a staircase that promises to carry us into an unknown future that many of us are simply not prepared for.So, to understand the current state of the worlds most powerful exponential technology. I have travelled to London Tech Week to meet up with some of the worlds leading technologists and thought leaders to help you understand the implications of these technologies on your world. My name is Matt Brown and this is State of X.

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MBS167 - The World Doesn't Need Another Brand, with Adam Byars - Partner Grid Worldwide

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 16:28:59 GMT

Meaning. So, the meaning of life is to give life meaning. At least this is the view of Adam Byars, partner of Grid Worldwide, a South African design agency that has blazed a trail to the world stage and to international acclaim. Grid are responsible for the largest and well known branding and design projects and have worked with brands like MTN, ABSA, FNB, Michelin, Qatar Tourism, Liberty, RMB, KFC, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and many, many others. Grid believes that the world doesn’t need another brand, but instead the world needs brands that mean something. It is this philosophy that has propelled them to hall of fame status both locally and abroad. So how do you build a world class brand that means something on a world stage? To get the answers we need, I speak to Adam Byars live inside one of their most recent design projects - the “Saint” restaurant in Sandton JHB.

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MBS166 - How to scale into the UK with Wayne Zwiers, CEO Black Beard Technologies

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:14:45 GMT

Scale. If you’re not scaling and you want to, you need to examine the four legs of the table: people, strategy, execution and cash. I’ve just returned from London Tech Week and scaling up in international markets like the UK is a key focus area for technology startups, investors and the Department of International Trade. 1.8 billion pounds was invested into UK tech startups in 2018 alone so if you’re a tech startup with a global vision there has never been a more exciting time to push go on an expansion strategy for your business. But what does that look like, exactly? Our guest today is Wayne Zwiers, the founder and CEO of Blackbeard Technologies, SA tech play who is expanding into the UK market. Wayne has also been voted as the CEO of the year at Africa Tech Week. So without further adeu

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MBS164 - Kate Moodley, Author I.INC Personal Branding

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 17:25:21 GMT

Authenticity. Being authentic is more difficult in this day and age and yet it is more vital than ever before. It’s about more than differentiating yourself from the crowd, being truly authentic requires diving into a deep reservoir of patience and understanding, it’s taking the time to deconstruct the victories and defeats that make you who you are, and having the self awareness to reflect on your own narrative and using your newly acquired knowledge to write your own hero’s journey. Today I’m joined by no other than the massively passionate and successful Kate Moodley, professional speaker, business woman and the author of ‘I Inc’. A mother by day and a personal branding and leadership guru by night, join us for an exciting episode as we discuss the importance of owning your unique personal brand and how to navigate yourself and team as an inspirational leader. It’s time to discover who you are and who you can be, so without further ado enter Kate Moodley.

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MBS163 - How to Play Bigger, with Christopher Lochhead (2x International Best Selling Author)

Fri, 31 May 2019 06:21:33 GMT

Learning. Learning is more than filling your mind with random facts about the world, true learning is going through the process of wanting to be better, to think deeper and apply your life lessons to achieve more and write your own legacy. Today I’m joined by one of the greatest strategic minds of our time, Christopher Lochhead, an entrepreneur, serial CMO, Business Podcaster and Author of the books “Play Bigger” and “Niche Down.” When he’s not surfing, skiing or mountain biking he’s changing the lens on the way we see business. Join us for an exciting and hilarious episode as we deconstruct the world of innovation, marketing, category design, why the Kardashians are the worst thing to happen to the human race and how to think differently to separate yourself from the rest of the pack to dominate your narrative. So without further ado, enter Christopher Lochhead.

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MBS162 - How to become a Millionaire at age 22, with Albert Van Wyk

Thu, 23 May 2019 12:23:29 GMT

Hustling. Hustling is all about seeing an opportunity and fulfilling a need, it’s about putting in the effort that no one else is willing to do, from early morning missions to late night lay-overs. Today I'm joined by Albert Van Wyk, the definition of a hustler, he made his first million at the tender age of 22. As a self made millionaire, Albert was bitten by the entrepreneurial as early as primary school, selling toys to his friends and learning how to scale a business while most of us were still learning our ABC’s. Join us to learn how to think like a millionaire as we discuss the never let die mindset, giving back to the community, your reason for motivation and how to visualise and achieve your wildest dreams. So without further ado enter Albert Van Wyk.

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MBS161 - Lorna Maseko - Professional Chef & Media Personality

Fri, 10 May 2019 14:11:31 GMT

Hunger. Hunger is more than the need to fill your stomach, it is the very drive that differentiates dreamers from doers and lackluster from legendary. Today I’m joined by the hungry and fiercely passionate Lorna Maseko. As a talented TV Presenter, Professional Chef, Choreographer and Media Director, Lorna knows a thing or two about being persistent and determined in chasing her ambitions. Born in Alexandra township she has become one of the most popular media personalities in the country with an Instagram following of over 500,000 people. Join us for a different kind of Matt Brown Show episode, as we discuss her rocky road to self realisation and achievement through her many walks of life. So without further ado, enter the beautiful and successful Lorna Maseko.

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MBS160 - AI, Simulations & Tech with Vian Chinner, CEO Xineoh

Mon, 06 May 2019 06:26:21 GMT

Artificial Intelligence. Today I’m joined by Vian Chinner, the CEO of Xineoh, a technology company that specialises in developing Artificial Intelligence and machine learning solutions, but more specifically, they have developed a platform that they say can predict consumer behaviour. Xineoh has raised several million dollars in seed funding over the last two years from a myriad of high profile investors in North America, and are one company that lives the world of AI everyday. Vian is an engineer with some profound thoughts about the nature of our universe, how it works and believes that based on data he sees, that we’re probably living in a simulation. So, on this episode of the Matt Brown Show, will it be the red pill or the blue pill? Let’s find out with no other than Vian Chinner.

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MBS159 - Money Trees, with Scott Picken - Founder & CEO Wealth Migrate

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 18:09:04 GMT

They say money makes the world go round, but they never tell you why. Today I’m joined by Scott Picken the founder and CEO of Wealth Migrate, an innovative fintech company that offers real estate investments on its online marketplace through crowd funding. Join us as we cover the world of investments and the grand stage of finances, how to navigate and overcome the obstacles that are essential in being successful in business and in life. There is no way to predict the future but there are ways you can stack the deck in your favour and that starts by making better financial decisions, because as Scott puts it, it’s not knowledge that is power but rather it is applied knowledge that is power. So without further ado enter Scott Picken.

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MBS158 - Watts Involved, with David Watts LIVE on MIX FM 93.8

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:14:05 GMT

I was recently interviewed by the radio personality David Watts live on MIX FM - we explore how I built Digital Kungfu into the Best Tech Startup in Africa, the Matt Brown Show and the Dreamers Dojo. Enjoy!

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MBS157 - Trash and Treasure, with Gift Lubele (Top 100 Most Influential Young Entrepreneurs)

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 14:28:45 GMT

Let’s talk about trash, yes, trash doesn’t seem to be much more than last night’s take out, or a black plastic bag that gets picked up once a week. And we all know the saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” and Gift Lubele took that literally and is revolutionising the way we see rubbish. Gift is has recently been voted as the top 100 most influential young african entrepreneurs and from humble beginnings in a local johannesburg township, he has built a thriving tech startup that is on a mission to become the world's largest recycling company with no owned infrastructure. Join Gift and myself as he takes us on the journey of his success from choosing between transport and food to being the founder of Kubito which is not just a recycling company but rather a green innovation company that is changes waste into innovation by working with entrepreneurs in the townships to create a multitude of items from recycled waste. Listen in and discover the trials and tribulations of coming from a humble beginning and rising to the occasion to become a successful entrepreneur in the ever changing landscape that is South Africa with a goal to be the biggest recycling company without any assets. So without further ado enter Gift Lubele.

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MBS156 - Swimming With Sharks, Gavin Moffat

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 10:58:12 GMT

Sharks. They say you shouldn’t swim with sharks, but today we are going to do just that! You get work and you get play and you’d think that both require very different attitudes and approaches, but what if I told you that you could approach both with a more wholesome and well-rounded philosophy for happier and more effective outcomes? Gavin Moffat is a successful South African entrepreneur, scuba diver and marketing and communications expert. He is also the author of “Swimming with Sharks”, a book about guidelines on how to survive and thrive in today’s business world with a strong mentality and a smile. With a healthy attitude towards learning, Gavin takes us on a journey of self discovery and reflection. The journey ultimately leads to a mindset that adapts to the changes in your working and everyday life, giving you the tools to work in a team, analyse, reflect and adapt. Follow myself and Gavin into this exciting episode for a happier and more effective way to work and play. So without further ado enter Gavin Moffat…

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MBS155 - The Matt Brown Show now on Amazon Prime, Season One: Grit, Guts & Glory

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:11:05 GMT

The Matt Brown Show is now available on Amazon Prime USA and UK.More info: www.mattbrownshow.com

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MBS154 - The Dreamers Dojo - Solving Tomorrows Challenges, Today.

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:03:04 GMT

Education. The schooling system was built for an age where once you leave school you go and get a job. This was great 50 years ago but today the system is not built for a world that is driven by exponential technologies like AI, blockchain, robotics and quantum computing. For the large majority you are being schooled for irrelevance. Mckinsey Global Institute study found the nearly 1 billion jobs (that’s 1/5th of the worlds workforce) will be taken by robotics process automation (RPA) and artificial intelligence (AI) by 2030. If the youth want to be financially independent, then an entirely different mindset is required, and that entrepreneurship is the best vehicle for making that happen. The only challenge is that entrepreneurship rarely if ever taught at schools. This is why I founded the Dreamers Dojo powered by Digital Kungfu to provide structured learning interventions at schools in South Africa and around the world.

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MBS153 - Candice Mama’s Powerful Story of Forgiveness: “Face to Face with My Father’s Killer”

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:25:12 GMT

Forgiveness. Nelson Mandela once said “Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” Candice Mama talks about the importance of both holistic emotional experience and forgiveness. We must address our hurt and pain - hold ourselves accountable to our emotions before we can seek healing. Forgiveness is not simply acknowledging someone’s apology, it is navigating a labyrinth of honesty, self reflection and acceptance. To free yourself of the chains of resentment you must forget what you cannot forgive and forgive what you cannot forget, this is the path to self healing. Forgiveness does not make you weak, if anything it is an attribute of the strong. Do not forgive because they deserve forgiveness, forgive because you deserve peace. In this episode of the Matt Brown Show, Candice talks about her incredible experience of forgiving Eugene De Kock the former South African Police colonel, torturer, and assassin, who when active under the apartheid government murdered her father and shares insights into the power that comes with forgiveness and how you can use that power to be emotionally whole and true to who you are. So without further adieu enter Candice Mama...

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MBS152 - Andy Golding & Brad Shorkend (We Are Still Human)

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 10:50:35 GMT

Culture. Culture eats strategy for breakfast. Every single time. You see while a product can be copied your business's culture cannot - so culture is arguably the single most important thing you can build that will differentiate your business in the markets that you play in. But building a world class culture is not an easy thing to do. In this episode I chat to Brad Shorkend and Andy Golding, authors of “We are Still Human [and work shouldn’t suck]” about the importance of culture and how we can build relevant businesses, exceptional work experiences for human beings in a world that has gone digital crazy. We also unpack their creative process that saw a year of Saturday’s become 3 years, culminating in this how-to guide - essential reading for anyone looking to add / bring meaning to their work. In terms of accountability, while we are all custodians and contributors to organisational culture, Andy and Brad lay the responsibility for showing up and consistently adhering to culture squarely at the doors of business owners and leaders. So if that sounds like you, then you’re in for a cracking episode of the Matt Brown show.

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MBS151 - Margarita Maimonis & Eric Georgiades (Sponsored by Exelia Technologies)

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 10:48:25 GMT

This episode of the Matt Brown Show is proudly sponsored by Exelia Technologies. Exelia is committed to delivering innovative business enabling solutions; ensuring cost effective results and specializing in AI, Blockchain, real-time cloud-based dashboard solutions, ERP systems, data mining solutions, mobile apps with vast experience and expertise in native and cross platform development. Consulting services in both business and technology fields are also offered, encapsulating the total solution offering as a package and our goal is to build sustainable long-term partnerships with our clients thereby being viewed as an extension of their teams for more information checkout. http://www.exeliatech.com

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MBS150 - Secret Agents of Change, with Peter Sage - Serial Entrepreneur, Author, Philosopher

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 09:37:46 GMT

Hardships. Hardships often prepare ordinary people for extraordinary lives. But what happens when you put a non-criminal and one of the world's top experts in personal growth, into one of the toughest prisons in the UK? In 2017, that's exactly what happened to Peter Sage - well known international & serial entrepreneur, author, philosopher and teacher - when, during a civil matter, he was found in contempt of court. That’s when Peter did the extraordinary deciding that he was not a prisoner but a secret agent of change. What unfolded next both transformed the lives of his fellow inmates and has also become a masterclass in how to turn adversity to your advantage. In this episode of the Matt Brown Show we discuss Peter’s book “The Inside Track: An Inspirational Guide to Conquering Adversity” a compilation of the 11 letters he wrote to his elite coaching students from the confines of his prison cell.

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MBS149 - Disruptology with Juanita Vorster, Professional Speaker

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 06:12:11 GMT

Disruptology. This is the study of the discipline of disruption in business. Self-confessed naive optimist and change-advocate, Juanita Vorster has studied the world of disruption and change, how work used to be and where it is likely going to be heading. A successful business owner with designations of Certified Director (SA), Certified Ethics Officer, and Chartered Public Relations Practitioner, she is uniquely positioned to give practical guidance on how to stay ahead of the curve of change and how to remain relevant in the face of a world permeated with robots and artificial intelligence. She regularly inspires audiences to embrace change, welcome disruption, and kickstart innovation. In this episode we discuss the importance of learning, unlearning and how to prepare yourself and your loved ones for the future.

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MBS148 -All Things Cloud, with Brett StClair - CEO Siatik

Sat, 16 Feb 2019 13:42:36 GMT

The Cloud. When it comes to the Cloud, there is no actual computer in the sky, the Cloud is just a computer somewhere else. In this episode, I chat to Brett StClair, Ex-Googler turned digital banker, leading mind on Digital transformation and distributed trust and now CEO of Siatik. With a curriculum canon that spans 2 decades of leading Google Mobile, Youtube, Google Display and Google’s Cloud Computing across Africa and rebuilding Barclays Africa Digital Business. Brett Shares his insights into the world of IT services and the opportunities for entrepreneurs and business owners in Cloud adoption the potential of Cloud computing. If you want to learn about how to build a business to scale then this one’s going to float your boat and your business.

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MBS147 - A Dry White, with Nik Rabinowitz - Funny Mofo

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 03:42:58 GMT

Comedy. A profession intended to entertain and make people laugh- and as is said, a day without laughter is a day wasted. However, each day brings with it its own challenges, disappointments and mountains to climb; but everytime you are able to find laughter in a difficult situation, you win. Today we are joined by Nik Rabinowitz, a comedian who has managed to be moderately successful, sporting a list of achievements the likes of which many can only aspire to. For instance, he once posed nude. Not because anyone asked him to, he just did it. Also, he represented South Africa at the Jewish Olympics, which is like the Special Olympics, with more accountants. He has made appearances on international stages in: Australia, Canada, Holland, the United Kingdom, London’s Royal Albert Hall, the US and Zimbabwe. In this episode of the matt brown show Nik Rabinowitz - and I wax lyrical about life, genealogy, kids and wives and chat only for 1 minute about his current show “Dry White” currently running at theatres around the country. Get your tickets from computicket now. Let’s get on with the show

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MBS146 - Pitching to Win with Justin Cohen, 5 Time International Best Selling Author

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 08:04:40 GMT

Pitching. In any pitch for new business, it’s not the best product that wins but the best pitch. Whether you’re looking for clients, investors or employees, you need to know how to pitch your products, services and ideas in a way that is most likely to secure you the deal. Justin Cohen’s internationally acclaimed six-step formula is designed to do just that. Justin is the author of 4 books and 8 audiobooks. He hosts a CNBC Africa TV show in which he interviews some of the world’s top experts on success. As a leading authority on human potential, with a postgraduate degree in psychology, Justin Cohen speaks and trains in the fields of motivation, sales, customer service and leadership. Over the past seventeen years he has presented in 20 countries, and in virtually every industry, to an average of 8000 people annually. Justin is a Certified Speaker Professional and a Southern African Speaker Hall of Fame inductee. Having taught and refined his Pitch To Win programme for five years, and having helped win numerous multimillion-dollar deals in that time, I am thrilled to let you in on Justin’s secrets for success in the Pitch To Win book in this episode of the Matt Brown Show. Strap yourselves in for a cliff hanger!

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MBS145 - The Lightning Strike Show, guest hosted by Nadine Todd (Entrepreneur Magazine)

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:21:04 GMT

www.digitalkungfu.co.zaMark Twain once said: “Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does the work.” If you’ve been following this show you’d have noticed me alluding to a big market making initiative that my company Digital Kungfu is going to be taking to market. Well that day is finally here, we have officially launched the Digital Kungfu Lightning Strike – a lead generation system built specifically for technology businesses to help them generate leads and maximise their market share. This system has been in development for the past year with our tech clients in the United States and across South Africa. Nadine Todd grills Matt Brown about the inner workings of the Digital Kungfu 2.0

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MBS144 - Unlock Your Potential, with Caroline Ravenhall, Human Performance Specialist

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 14:42:45 GMT

Transformation. Real transformation isn’t a future event, it’s a present-day activity. The irony is that most people choose to stay the same and settle for the status quo and don’t challenge themselves to become more than what they currently are. If you don’t make a conscious choice to grow yourself every single day this can have a disastrous impact on your business, because your business can only grow to the extent that you do. Our guest today is Caroline Ravenhall, who spent the best part of a decade working closely with Richard Branson but despite all the trappings of a successful career she found herself on the day of the launch of Virgin Airlines in South Africa, staring down the abyss of total burnout and with Richard Branson about to do one of his dare devil entrances. The threat of Burn out for entrepreneurs is very real, so I invited Caroline onto the show to talk about her recovery and incredible transformation to today where she is a captivating professional speaker, leadership development facilitator and human performance specialist who is carving out a powerful reputation for inspiring greatness in others while helping them tap into their infinite human potential.

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MBS143 - Twenty Tweets of Truth, with Allon Raiz - CEO Raizcorp

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 10:35:37 GMT

Truth. In the context of entrepreneurship, the truth is rarely pure and never simple. Unless you’re Allon Raiz with a Twitter account. Allon is the founder of Raizcorp, a business prosperator that supports the growth of entrepreneurs. Raizcorp currently looks after about 500 businesses across South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe and Tanzania, and about 12 000 businesses have gone through Raizcorp’s programmes over the years. He is more exposed to the realities of entrepreneurship than anyone I know and has a clear view on the truth behind the challenges we have to overcome on a daily basis. He has been tweeting a bunch of unbelievably insightful stuff on Twitter and so I reached out to him to explain some of the underlying reasoning and thinking behind some of his tweets. The producers of the Matt Brown Show went through two years of his tweets and selected 20 of the best ones which we discuss on the show. We’re calling this episode “Twenty tweets to setup your best year yet”.

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MBS142 - Surviving Brain Cancer, with Iron Man Richard Wright

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 06:26:56 GMT

Mind power. The only time you fail is when you fall down and stay down. You get two types of entrepreneurs: those who live in cause and those who live in effect. If you are at cause you are largely the victor and in control of your destiny. If you are living in effect, you inevitably wind up being the victim of your circumstances and at the whims of the world around you. Richard Wright is very much a man with a cause, how to survive brand cancer for the third time. When he was told he had only 6 months to live, he had a choice. To let the effect of cancer determine the future of this life or to be at cause and do everything in his power to overcome his illness. Today, Richard is only the 118th human to survive pituitary cancer of the brain in history and has completed an incredible 11 Iron Mans. This is a story of human potential and living proof that the power of the mind truly is one of the greatest gifts you have in your possession. Because, when your back is against the wall and you are facing fear head on, sometimes the only choice you have is to push forward and right through it.

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MBS141 - Sales & Neuroscience with Tanya Kunze, CEO Swift Coaching

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:49:10 GMT

Sales. You know in many respects, sales is not about selling anymore, instead it’s about building trust and educating at the same time. With sales being the lifeblood of any business it’s important that we do sell and sell well. But for many of us, the science of selling is not understood very well if at all. For instance, did you know that there are 48 different kinds of sales profiles of which you have one? Up until meeting Tanya Kunze, I did also didn’t know that neuroscience plays a big role in your ability to sell. Tanya bring psychology, maths and science into business development and is the CEO of Swift Coaching, which for almost three decades has coached and trained sales teams on four different continents. She is one of the leading speakers on neuroscience-based conscious business development and a published author of two sales books and was recently elected as a global LinkedIn Goodwill Ambassador. On this episode, we dive into the world of neuroscience and sales and explore how you can improve your sales by becoming aware of and using your strengths not your weaknesses to sell. Tanya also reveals my sales profile and shares some pretty intimate and little-known details about my character as an entrepreneur too.

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MBS140 - 'Don't be Evil' with Bronwyn Williams, Chaos Theory Specialist

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 14:46:53 GMT

Ethics. Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do. But the ethics of any company and individual can be tested, especially in the pursuit of profit and when under pressure. Google was famous for including the words ‘don’t be evil’ in their code of conduct, but in April last year they removed it in order to expand in China. Being 'evil' is very tempting. Brands and businesses are constantly tempted to exploit consumer data and values for profit. Take Google; the temptation to sell out their values, in the form of submitting to China’s state censorship to secure a shot at the massive Chinese market, was just too alluring to pass up. Similarly, beauty brands, including fan favourites MAC and Revlon, agreed to animal testing (a practice they reviled in their home markets) to gain entry to lucrative markets (China again) that insist on the practice. As we head into 2019, it’s worth our while to examine the trends that highlight the potential brands have to drive both good and evil in society. To help us do this, I spoke to Bronwyn Williams who specialises in Chaos Theory or the science of predicting the behaviour of “inherently unpredictable” systems. As a trend researcher, writer and keynote speaker, she is in the business of making sense out of chaos and making the unpredictable future understandable and accessible to you and your business

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MBS139 - How to Survive Prison, Free Your Mind and Forgive with Rusty Labuschagne

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 11:17:09 GMT

Forgiveness. Nelson Mandela once said: “As I walked out the door towards the gate that would lead to freedom, I knew that if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I’d still be in prison.” Imagine the scene. You are a successful business man with a 40,000-acre farm, 9 sports cars and multiple successful businesses. Then one day, everything is taken from you. Rusty Labuschagne has been through a trauma few have experienced anywhere in the world. In 2003, the successful Zimbabwean businessman, who ran a safari outfit, flew his own aircraft and had a fishing resort on Lake Kariba, was framed by a poacher, the police and the courts and wrongfully convicted of drowning a poacher. He served 10 years in Zimbabwe’s prisons, including notorious Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison during the Zim dollar crash, with food shortages, no running water and people dying around him daily. On this episode of the Matt Brown Show, Rusty shares his lessons about forgiveness, gratitude and finding true freedom in life. There are so many powerful nuggets here, and this is without doubt one of the most powerful human stories I’ve encountered on this show. Strap yourselves in for seriously epic douse of perspective.

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MBS138 - 2018 Finale! Guest Hosted by Carmen Murray

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:41:46 GMT

Reflection. Reflection is one of the most under used yet powerful tools for success. My good friend Allon Raiz, the CEO of Raizcorp recently put out a tweet which said: “Holidays in the past used to be about R&R, rest and recreation, a 20th century concept. I think R&R needs a new definition for the 21st century. Rest and #Reflection. Quality quiet time to reflect is so hard to find and is critically important in today's manic fast paced world. In this, the final episode of the Matt Brown Show in 2018, I invited the hugely entertaining and quirky Carmen Murray, to host the show and we reflect on what has gone down this year, on the Matt Brown Show and what I’ve learnt from yet another incredible year running this podcast. Before we jump into the action, I’d just like to say thank you to each and every one of you have spent time this year listening and now watching the show, thanks to your support the show has consistently been in the top 20 podcast in the country for over 18 months now, has been the #1 in management and marketing on 13 different occasions and is currently in the top 100 shows in the category around the word. This really means so much to me and my team who produce this show for you – here’s to wishing you, the entrepreneur, your best year yet in 2019!

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MBS137 - Marijuana Economics with The Dagga Couple & Paul-Michael Keichel

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 12:39:37 GMT

Weed. In September this year, the Constitutional Court of South Africa, the country’s highest court, on Tuesday morning ruled that the personal use of cannabis is not a criminal offence. In a unanimous decision, the court ruled that the ban on private possession and consumption, and cultivation of the plant for own use is unconstitutional. It found that the country’s cannabis ban infringed on section 14 of the South African constitution which gives all citizens the right to privacy. This has far reaching implications for ordinary citizens and entrepreneurs alike. The decriminalised global weed industry is forecast to run into the billions of dollars, but what are your rights in this space and immediate opportunities for entrepreneurs? To get the answer I reached out Julian Stobbs and Myrtle Clarke AKA the Dagga couple and Paul-Michael Keichel from Schindlers Attorneys. We discuss the 8 year legal battle of Julian and Myrtle with the South African government, their personal case instrumental in the lead up to the landmark ruling by the constitutional court and whose case was spearheaded by Paul-Michael at Schindlers, and we explore the far reaching local and global ramifications for a burgeoning weed industry that is set to take the world by storm.

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MBS136 - The Kasinomic Revolution with GG Alcock

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 11:50:06 GMT

Blind spots. We all have a blind spot and it’s shaped exactly like us. In Africa, blind spots are everywhere, yet for some reason we do not see what often lies right in front of us. Enter the Kasinomic revolution. The KasiNomic Revolution is a murmur in the streets, a grassroots economic rising which has grown organically despite government and business regulation, and which is the future of African economic activity. It is a giant of an economy that dwarfs that of the formal economy in size, yet for many entrepreneurs who play in the formal economy space, we are not aware that it even exists and even less is known about how to capitalise on it. GG Alcock is an international best-selling author, whose books cast a light on the Kasi sector and its inner workings for the first time. If you haven’t heard of Kasinomics before, don’t worry because neither had I, so prepare to have your mind blown.

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MBS135 - The State of Blockchain/Crypto with Farzam Ehsani, Founder Valr.com

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 10:53:17 GMT

Blockchain. Blockchain is as significant now as the Internet was 25 years ago. As a technology, the blockchain promises to break old business models and to do that there will always be persuasive reasons not to take the risk. But if you only do what worked in the past, you will one day wake up and find that you’ve been passed by. For entrepreneurs, the blockchain space is arguably the biggest opportunity for business and value creation since the advent of the Internet. While the narrative is dominated with speculation over crypto asset price movements and use cases for utility – blockchain and crypto is certainly not going anywhere. In the studio today, I’m joined by Farzam Ehsani, the founder and CEO of Valr.com a crypto asset trading platform that has recently launched and which is backed by Bittrex one of the largest blockchain trading platforms in the world. We discuss current state of crypto and blockchain technology and they can be used to create an alternative monetary and political system that’s inclusive of all citizens of the world. This is a power episode so I hope you’ll enjoy this one as much as we did in the studio.

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MBS134 - Artificial Intelligence with Nick Argyros - Founder GotBot

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:17:01 GMT

Artificial intelligence. AI is likely to be either the best or worst thing to happen to humanity and in the context of AI, it seems that our technology is on the path to exceeding our humanity. Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the rise both in business and in the world in general. But where are exactly when it comes to AI and how beneficial is it really to your business in the long run? Sure, it can take over those time-consuming and mundane tasks that are bogging your employees down, but at what cost? With AI spending expected to reach $46 billion by 2020, according to an IDC report, there’s no sign of the technology slowing down. As the saying goes, take the next 10,000 startups and just add AI. Today I’m joined by my good friend Nick Argyros, the founder of a startup called Got Bot, that uses AI to enable Social Commerce and optimize Customer Experience at scale for clients around the world. Got Bot has been voted as one of the Top 10 startups on the continent by StartUpBootCamp has raised millions in venture capital in less than 18 months. Nick and I explore the world of AI, how corporates are interfacing with startups to help them solve global challenges and what he has learnt in the process of working with the latest AI technology and building Got Bot into a global play.

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MBS133 - Social Entrepreneurship with Ezyln Barends, Mmabatho Mokiti and Natassia Katopodis

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:41:42 GMT

Influence. You don’t have to be a person of influence to be influential. As entrepreneurs we are very much in the business of influence: influence of customers, our people and ultimately influence over ourselves in the choices we make every day. The nature of influence has changed in recent years, with the birthing of a global movement towards the sustainable enterprise and a growing appetite of corporates and impact investors to work with social entrepreneurs to solve global challenges like education, poverty, hunger, clean water and gender inequality. Today, you can become a billionaire and make a difference at the same time. They are no longer mutually exclusive. On this episode, I chat to three power house women Ezyln Barends, Mmabatho Mokiti and Natasha Katapodis about the world of social entrepreneurship, impact investing and gender inequality and how we as a community of entrepreneurs can do more in the space of social upliftment and economic transformation through our businesses.

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MBS132 - Identity Politics with Brent Tollman

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 12:17:05 GMT

Change. The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. If we truly want to change the world, we have to change our thinking. It is said that we should have an open mind when it comes to the subject of change, butt the trouble with having an open mind, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. Identity politics has long permeated and influenced our society and culture and it is a very sensitive subject because at its most basic level, identity politics is the tendency for people of a particular race, ethnicity, gender, social background, etc. to form exclusive political and social alliances. So why are we talking about this on the Matt Brown Show? Well, my view is that we need to unite workplaces, not divide them. Company cultures that are deeply united aren’t just better at being productive, they’re better at retaining talent - and, critically, they’re better at mentoring talent. I reached out to my good friend Brent Tollman, probably one of the smartest people I have in my network, to explore how we as entrepreneurs can use identity politics to build better businesses. My hope is that If we can have honest conversations like this - and understand what caused and what drives Identity Politics, we’ll know have the answer to the million-dollar question here: Where do we draw the line - but in a smart and informed way that helps us transform our employees, etc. - and ourselves

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MBS131 - Howard Mann (President, Business Brickyard) & Craig Collins (CEO, Cradle Technologies)

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 11:12:16 GMT

Pride. You know no entrepreneur is an island. We all need help on our respective journeys, but all too often pride seemingly gets in the way and we don’t step up to the plate and ask for help when we need it. To help bring the value of what can transpire when we do ask for help, I reached out to Craig Collins, the CEO of Cradle Technologies, a startup who has recently been selected by the Grindstone and Knife Capital Accelerator as one of the top 12 tech startups on the African continent and Howard Mann, the President of Business Brickyard in New York – for context Craig has achieved product market fit for his warehouse management system and is looking to scale his enterprise in the United States. Howard is a player coach who specialises in helping entrepreneurs generate more sales and grow their businesses. You’re about to hear a live three-way coaching session between Howard, Craig and myself designed to help Craig scale his business in the states next year. I’d like to leave you with this. Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.

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MBS130 - Mike Stopforth, Co-Founder Cerebra

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 06:27:05 GMT

Communication. Since the advent of social media the way that we communicate has fundamentally changed both in society and in the context of business. When Mike Stopforth co-founded Cerebra communications, he challenged what communications could represent for brands across Africa. Over the course of 14 years, Cerebra became an award-winning social media communications agency that were the first to re-imagine what a social enterprise could be. This caught the attention of WPP, one of the world’s largest advertising conglomerates who acquired Cerebra for an untold sum. In this episode, Mike and I explore how social media communications has changed the face of business, how entrepreneurs can scale their businesses through strategic partnerships and what he learnt in the process of selling Cerebra to WPP.

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MBS129 - Ian Fuhr, Founder Sorbet

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:07:13 GMT

Uncertainty. When it comes to business, there is nothing certain but the uncertain. You see, feeling unsure and lost is a part of starting a business, and it’s virtually impossible to avoid feelings of doubt and fear as an entrepreneur. You see here’s the thing about uncertainty: you will not win the fight againstuncertainty by becoming certain, instead your certainty will come as a result of you embracing your uncertainty. Ian Furh is the living embodiment of this reality. When he opened the first beauty salon, Sorbet, he knew nothing about the beauty industry and after investing 19million into the venture [itstill hadn’t turned a profit]. Fast forward to today, however, and Sorbet employs over 3000 staff, has over 200 stores (which delivers a staggering 350 000 individual beauty treatments a month). The story of Sorbet is one largely about dealing with uncertainty as an entrepreneur; and what can be achieved when you understand that your tolerance for uncertainty is the prerequisite to succeeding.

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MBS128 - Brian Altriche, Founder & CEO Rocomamas

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:48:53 GMT

Imperfection. One of the basic rules of the universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection doesn’t exist. Ironically though, we live in society where social media platforms like Instagram has created an entire sub culture that is seemingly designed to support the idea of perfection being attainable and even worse valuable. But here’s the thing. There’s no need to be perfect to inspire others. Instead you should inspire people by how you deal with your imperfections. The truth of the matter is that there is a ton of value to be found in imperfection and this has been proven in the birthing of a global QSR brand called Rocomamas right here in SA. Despite all category norms and conventions, Brian Altriche, founded Rocomamas on an imperfect product – a burger patty which is by design imperfect and yet it has found a place in the hearts and minds of consumers all around the world… and in only 5 years. In this episode of the Matt Brown Show, I chat to Brian about his journey building Rocomamas into a QSR brand and franchise that is poised to take on the likes of global incumbents like Burger King and MacDonalds and what we can learn about value creation in the context of a very imperfect world.

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MBS127 - Live From New York City with Nathan Stevenson, CEO Forward Lane

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 10:06:07 GMT

New York. New York is always a good idea – especially if you want perspective on your own business. My agency Digital Kungfu, recently landed a client in New York called Forward Lane a heavily funded fintech startup that is making waves in the AI and financial intelligence space here in the states. The great thing about New York is that is puts your own hustle into perspective – you see, you could be forgiven to think that building a business in Africa is completely different to building a business in a developed economy like New York but you’d be wrong. I spent the past week in New York connecting with startups at the Barclays Techstars program and spent time interviewing and connecting with the heads of investment banks, venture capitalists and fintech investors. What was striking was that we all face the same challenges. Growth, scale, funding, product market fit, innovation, customer experiences and disruption are equally important in developed economies like New York as they are in South Africa and anywhere else in the world. In this episode of the Matt Brown Show I chat to my good friend Nathan Stevenson, the CEO of Forward Lane about his journey raising capital in the US and in China and we share insights into the current state of the startup ecosystem here in New York.

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MBS126 - Zapiro, Cartoonist & Political Commentator

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 08:38:35 GMT

Cartoonists. They say that cartoonism is simply organized gossip but in South Africa, a simple cartoon represents far more than trivial gossip – for Jonathan Shapiro AKA Zapiro his cartoons have become nationwide talking points for over 25 years. He has been published over 27 times, was the first cartoonist to win a category prize in the CNN African Journalist of the year Awards, has held solo cartoon exhibitions in New York, London and Frankfurt and many in South Africa and through his running commentary on local political developments he became personal friends with Nelson Mandela and archbishop Desmond Tutu. Not surprisingly, his work has ruffled the feathers of certain corrupt politicians in South Africa and on this episode of the Matt Brown Show we explore his very personal account of taking on the political establishment through his work and the sometimes very dire consequences thereof. We also dissect the little know inner workings of his creative process and how he has managed to find the courage to continue to be one of the most honest and courageous voices in journalism and media.

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MBS125 - John Nicolakakis, CEO Romans Pizza

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 17:17:31 GMT

Pizza. They say you can’t buy happiness but you can buy pizza and in my world that’s kind of the same thing. When John Nicolakakis took over the reins of Roman’s Pizza from his father, he had only one goal: To create the biggest pizza brand in South Africa. Billions a year in system-wide sales into this journey, and the company’s aggressive expansion plans have never wavered. In fact, if ever there was a poster child for the mantra ‘go big or go home’, Nicolakakis would be it. John came onto the Matt Brown Show to share his story about building Romans Pizza into a network of over 250 stores in three countries and we also has a bit of fun in the studio by throwing him into a blind folded pizza tasting test and he shows us a new way of taking out the trash in the studio with a base ball bat. The Injustice League just doesn’t get old for me.

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MBS124 - Chris Jaftha, The Dream Catcher

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 09:03:54 GMT

Dreams. Dreams are not what you see in your sleep, dreams are things which do not let you sleep. But having a dream and then achieving a dream are very different things. They say that every artist needs their own religion because to do anything noteworthy today really does require a massive amount of guts, determination and perseverance. Here’s the thing about dreams. They don’t work unless you do. Chris Jaftha is an actor, TV presenter, dancer, singer and well known voice over artist and someone who has achieved many of his own dreams and the public, the media and major brands have noticed. He has been voted by People Magazine as South Africa’s most eligible bachelor, has been featured in a dozen different TV shows and has recently hosted “the longest date” a new reality show that combines the best of Fear Factor and the Bachelor – I caught up with Chris to find out what he has learnt in the process of becoming one of Africa’s most inspiring young talents in media. And remember, the biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams. So, go out there and do it!

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MBS123 - Danny K, The South African Prince of Pop

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:48:36 GMT

Perseverance. Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding on the 20th. But imagine not getting a lucky break day after day for 7 years straight. How would that make you feel? Would you quit, or would you persevere? Many entrepreneurs would and do give up for one simple reason: Rejection sucks. But here’s the thing about rejection: When you are rejected it doesn’t mean you aren’t good enough or worthy enough, it just means that you need to get up and try again. This is the single biggest quality I have noticed in highly successful people I have interviewed on this show. Our guest today is none other than Danny K who is the embodiment of perseverance. He is a four-time South African Music Awards winner, singer song writer, actor and philanthropist. He has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, has been a brand advocate for Nelson Mandela’s foundation and collaborated with some of the world’s most well-known music artists. But despite his celebrity status, his story is in fact also one of many rejections, and an unwavering ability to persevere despite all the odds. There are so many nuggets and pearls of wisdom on this episode of the Matt Brown Show, so without further adeu.

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MBS122 - Maps Maponyane - Influencer, Celebrity & Fashionista

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:21:41 GMT

Legacy. As entrepreneurs it’s important to think about your legacy because in reality you are writing your every single day. But for many of us it takes strength, courage and wisdom to build a legacy. You see, your legacy isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life in truth it’s about what you inspire others to do because of what you accomplish. Our guest today is non-other than Maps Maponyane, one of Africa’s most influential young black entrepreneurs. Maps is a multi-talented business brain; movie producer and celebrity and we discuss what he has learnt in the process of building multiple successful businesses which has left a truly inspiring legacy of his own. Surprisingly, Maps won Cosmopolitan Magazine's "Sexiest South African Man" in 2013 but hasn’t won that award ever since. To make up for that, he decided to smash a unicorn with a baseball bat in the studio.

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MBS121 - Alec Hogg, Founder & Publisher Biznews.com

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:53:02 GMT

Journalism. Journalism is in fact history on the run and the courage of journalism has to be respected because journalism is the protection between people and any totalitarian rule. The story of South Africa’s possible state capture by Zuma and the Gupta’s is very well known but what you may not know is how one small team of journalists were largely responsible for shining a light on the on happenings inside the presidency, which ultimately lead to the avoidance of state capture. Alec Hogg is one of those journalists. In this episode of the Matt Brown Show, we explore how the world of misinformation, fake news and social media can influence the business community of South Africa and affect the economic fabric of an entire country. As entrepreneurs, it is vital to understand that information and knowledge are two currencies that will never go out of style.

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MBS120 - Andy Rice, Head And Shoulders Above The Rest

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:39:45 GMT

Branding. A brand is no longer what we tell the consumer it is, but it is what consumers tell each other it is. But to build a brand today is harder than you think. In the face of information overload and a hyper competitive attention economy how do you get to grips with building your brand and reputation as an entrepreneur? To get the answer I reached out to arguably one of the best branding consultants in the world, Andy Rice. Andy himself is a huge personal brand and over the past three decades has consulted to every major brand in Africa, has been a judge at the international Cannes Advertising Awards and has been a radio personality for as long as I can remember. He also highly opinionated and calls a spade a spade so I hope you enjoy this episode as much we did in the studio.

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MBS119 - Zach George (Startupbootcamp Africa) & Stuart Van Der Veen (Nedbank CIB)

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 17:03:29 GMT

Some say that startups go to corporates to die. But is that the full story? I reached out to arguably two of the biggest players in Africa’s startup ecosystem to get their views on exactly where we are at in terms of our startup ecosystem and it’s development and we explore how corporates are dating the world of startups to solve some of their biggest innovation and disruption challenges. Our panelists are non-other than Zach George, the co-founder and MD of Startupbootcamp Africa and Stuart Van Der Veen, the head of Disruption and Innovation for Nedbank Corporate Investment Banking. They also smash the shit out of our Rainbow Dash mascot in the studio with a baseball bat.

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MBS118 - Robin Wheeler - Author, Death Is The Ultimate Orgasm

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 16:04:54 GMT

Death. This is a subject that is very rarely spoken about yet is more relevant than we think when it comes to entrepreneurship. Allow me to explain. Businesses die around the world every day and for the entrepreneur the fear of losing something they have put their heart and soul into building can be familiar to that of losing a loved one. I can attest to this as over the years, I’ve founded nine businesses and six of those didn’t survive. Uncertainty is just something we have to deal as entrepreneurs, and it is easy to think we fear the unknown, but what we really are afraid of is the known coming to an end and so in life and in business death isn’t cool. But there is so much power in thinking and talking about death and for many reasons, but arguably one of the most important is that it forces you to come to terms with why you are an entrepreneur and what you hope to leave behind as a legacy and in a very authentic way. I reached out to Robin Wheeler, the author of Death is Ultimate Orgasm to discuss the very personal aspects of death and how we as entrepreneurs can shift our thinking about death in business and in life. This is a power episode, so I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did.

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MBS117 - Duncan Irvine, CEO Rapid Blue (Producer, Shark Tank)

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 12:10:07 GMT

Whats up hustlers, so trying to define media is a very difficult thing to do because in todays world media is evolving so quickly. For context, as of April 2018, total worldwide population is 7.6 billion The internet has 4.2 billion users There are 3.03 billion active social media users. That works out at a new social media user every 15 seconds. Facebook Messenger and Whatsapp handle 60 billion messages a day. This is just a quick snap shot of the media driven world we are living in. But as much as the world changes, some things stay the same. Like making sure you, the entrepreneur, have a great story to tell on the plethora of media channels that you have at your disposal. One entrepreneur has seemingly survived all of this change in media and today is responsible for household entertainment shows like Shark Tank, Strictly Come Dancing, Come Dine With Me and many, many others. Duncan Irvine runs the biggest TV production studio in Africa and by all accounts is a living legend in the media space. In this episode, we’ll explore his very personal and quite frankly unbelievable journey in producing content for the some of the biggest shows in the world today. Strap yourselves in for a cliffhanger. So without

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MBS116 - Cathy Davies, Host Outpatients (FOX Life)

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:31:41 GMT

Hey guys, so entrepreneurs must deal with pain more than most. You know, the pain of cash flow, the pain of failure, and the pain of just well, having to make it on your own. And so, when the proverbial shit hits the fan, it’s easy to think we’re suffering more than most – but that’s just not the truth or reality. You see, regardless of how bad things get in your life, there is always someone who is worse off than you are. In today’s episode, I chat to Cathy Davies, an entrepreneur who the transforms the lives of ordinary people and celebrities. In her new reality TV show called Outpatients on FOX Life she shares the real stories of ordinary people who are dealt some really unbelievably bad blows and yet despite everything have the strength inside of them to push through incredible pain and despair to achieve their dreams. This particular episode of the Matt Brown Show is really one about perspective – because sometimes the right perspective makes things possible. So without

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MBS115 - Tim Ohlsen, CEO Eldo Energy

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:15:07 GMT

Much in the world of entrepreneurship is relative. For example, when you are a startup and a solopreneur you’ll most likely have cashflow problems and you’ll battle to pay yourself a salary. Then you have Robbi Brozen, the founder of Nando’s who had 38 stores across the country and couldn’t pay his staff. It’s all relative. Let’s take Silicon Valley for example, there are so many headlines about startups raising hundreds of millions of dollars from VC’s that it’s easy to think that you’ll raise the same kind of money from VC’s in Africa. But you won’t. The markets are chalk and cheese. But the one thing that isn’t relative is that entrepreneurship is very much about pain and regardless of whether you are a startup, Robbie Brozen, a startup in Silicon Valley or just an ordinary entrepreneur trying to make a living – we all have to push through the challenges that lie before us as we look to achieve personal and business success – whatever success might mean to you it is stories like Tim Ohlsen’s, the CEO of Eldo Energy, that gives us the perspective and inspiration we need to go out there and make it rain.

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MBS114 - Jonathan Kohler, CEO Landsdowne Properties

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 19:19:56 GMT

Grit. The difference between entrepreneurs who make it and those who don’t. This theme has been a consistent one of the last three years of doing this show and yet stories about entrepreneurs who do whatever it takes to break through the obstacles that lie in their way just never get old. The story of Jonathan Kohler is no different and it is a story that truly brings to life what it takes to build a monster of a business. As the saying goes, only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.

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MBS113 - Lauren Woolf, Founder Mrs Woolf

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 14:47:13 GMT

It is said that to live a creative life we just lose our fear of being wrong. As an entrepreneur it is about knowing where your blind spots are and this is easier said than done. Let’s take creative companies and agencies for example. They are so busy building the brands of other companies they very rarely build their own brand which is one of the greatest paradoxes in the business world today. Yet most creative agencies do not acknowledge this blind spot even exists because as the saying goes, when you are stuck inside the bottle you can’t read the label. So what you need is perspective to break through and that often means working with experts and skill sets you don’t have on the payroll. Lauren Woolf is the CEO of Mrs Woolf, a strategic consultancy that helps creative companies identify their blind spots and helps them to unleash and direct their creativity toward building their own brand. Oh, and pay attention to a new segment on the show called the Justice League where Lauren gets busy with a baseball bat in the studio.

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MBS112 - Jeff Large - CEO, Come Alive Creative

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 14:40:51 GMT

So just yesterday I was catching up on the Joe Rogan show and Jo was chatting to Gary V about podcasting. Jo shares my sentiments about podcasting exactly and to quote him exactly he said “Radio is fucked”. Allow me to explain. With podcasting you don’t have to listen to adverts, traffic reports, or miss your favourite shows. A podcast you can be streaming it on your TV, then in your car and then while you run later that day. It’s always on demand and most importantly on your terms. But how big is the podcast market in South Africa and what is the big opportunity for entrepreneurs in this space? Well, towards the end of last year, my team and I undertook the largest independent research initiative into SA podcasting. It was supported by online and mainstream media across the country over a period of six months and resulted in capturing the podcast media consumption data of over 15,000 respondents. Here are some of the headlines and key findings. The addressable market for podcasting is 16 million people, approximately 6 million South African's listen to podcasts on a weekly basis and further 9 million listen to podcasts on a monthly basis. Approximately 80% of South African's listen to the majority of a podcast and perhaps the biggest indicator of growth is that Podcast consumption has grown by 50% in the past 12 months alone. This then represents a massive opportunity for entrepreneurs to go out there and build their personal brands through the medium of podcasting. To find out how to do this I reached out to Jeff Large the CEO of Come Alive Creative to explore what is happening in America in terms of podcasting and what he has learnt producing podcasts his clients. One more thing, if you’d like to get the rest of the data on SA podcasting you can do that by heading over to my blog at mattbrownmedia.com).

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MBS111 - Leah McCrae, Founder Resonance

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:39:22 GMT

Bullying in the workplace is a very real thing but as a community of business people we simply do not talk about this kind of thing enough. You see, bullying or being emotionally abused is very difficult anyone, to deal with. It makes you feel afraid and degraded and often it makes a person feel like they are worthless. Many of us who are bullied even start asking ourselves if we can do anything right and worst of all blame themselves for the situation when we are not at fault.In this episode, I chat to Leah McCrae the MD of The Park House of Events on 7 about her new venture Resonance that is shining a light on the world of bullying in the workplace.And remember, if you are being bullied right now you have to tell someone. You may not want to do this because it means showing that you are vulnerable, that you are letting someone get the better of you. But really, it is very important to tell someone otherwise, it may not stop. So, speak to a friend, a parent, brother or sister, uncle or aunt and most importantly, if it happens in the workplace, speak to HR or a person of accountability.

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MBS110 - Kat Woolf, The Property Woolf

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:45:56 GMT

So today I want to tee up this episode of the show by talking to you about something called Stopforths Law. Stopforths law is named after Mike Stopforth, the CEO of Cerebra communications. When social media took off around the world Mike put his hand up in South Africa as the countries first social media expert and aggressively grew his personal brand in the social media space. As a result, and even to this day, he is still regarded as one of Africa’s leading social media experts. And this story, lead to the creation of Stopforth’s Law – meaning he who puts his hand up first as the expert in something will automatically be accredited as the expert. My guest today, is none other than Kat Woolf, who off the back of building one of the countries largest commercial property brokerages has just put her hand up as South Africa’s commercial property expert – and through her new show called the Property Woolf, is using the power of podcasting to grow her personal brand and ultimately her own business. This is a journey into the power personal branding where you’ll learn how to apply Stopforths law in your own business and industry.

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MBS109 - Natalie Laurencik & Lucy Phillips, Consilium Legal

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 12:21:36 GMT

So, if you’re an entrepreneur running your own business at some point on your journey you will have a run in with the law. No, I’m not talking about drunk driving although I’m sure that this will apply to some of you. What I’m referring to are legal issues, risks and challenges you’ll encounter as you scale your business. I call them pinches – because most entrepreneurs don’t know that they are in a pinch until it’s too late and this can wind up costing you the entrepreneur your hard earned cash when you need it most. So, I reached to my legal team - Natalie and Lucy from Consilium Legal – to discuss how entrepreneurs can avoid winding up in legal troubles and we also share the backstory to their new series called the Pinch where they share real stories of businesses navigating the ever changing legal and how you can leverage the law to avoid landing up in a legal pinch of your own.

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MBS108 - Secrets of Scale LIVE SHOW #4 - Tom Asacker, Howard Sackstein & Erik Kruger

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 10:13:03 GMT

This is the final instalment of the Secrets of Scale event series powered by Entrepreneur Magazine and the MESH Club.I'm probably more excited about this show than any of the others because we'll be covering the very personal aspects of entrepreneurship and scaling a business - and featuring arguably three of the most insightful people I have in my network.Tonights panelists are:- Tom Asacker (International Best Selling Author, The Business Of Belief & I Am Keats)- Howard Sackstein (CEO, Saicom)- Erik Kruger (Personal Performance Coach & Founder, Betterman)AGENDATonights show will consist of three parts:Part 1 - The Business of BeliefThis segment will focus on how the World's Best Marketers, Designers, Salespeople, Coaches, Fundraisers, Educators, Entrepreneurs and other leaders get us to believe. We'll explore how beliefs are created, and how people get others to change their beliefs and we'll unpack how our beliefs shape our choices of products and services, and, collectively, determine our futures and the role of belief as we scale our businesses.Part 2 - Passion, Perseverance & Performance.There are volumes of writing to be found online and in self-help circles that advises folks who are stuck to “follow your bliss,” or “do what you’re passionate about.” But does passion matter when it comes to scaling a your business? We'll share personal anecdotes of related to perseverance and share little known but highly effective practical tips for pushing through the pain of scaling a business. We'll also touch on entrepreneur health and how you can maximise your both your physical and mental performance as you scale.Part 3 - 10X ThinkingIn this segment we'll unpack why you can't achieve extraordinary results with an ordinary mindset, how to scale your thinking as you scale, how you can apply 10X rule in your business and why the 10x rule is the only difference between success and failure.

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MBS107 - Secrets of Scale LIVE SHOW #3 - Vinny Lingham, Marnus Broodryk, Jason Goldberg, VuyoTofile

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 10:15:42 GMT

Welcome to the 3rd installment of Secrets of Scale featuring:- Vinny Lingham (CEO, Civic & Shark Tank Investor)- Marnus Broodryk (CEO, Transaction Capital SME Services & Shark Tank Investor)- Jason Goldberg (Founder 10X-E and Director, Edge Growth)- Vuyo Tofile (CEO, Entreprenuer Banc)Tonights show will consist of three parts:Part 1 - Building The Aeroplane This segment will be the majority of our focus and will cover practical "how to steps" for scaling your business. We'll be revealing how to design a scale ready business and walk you through common pitfalls that all entrepreneurs will encounter as they "build the aeroplane" and how to avoid them. We'll also reverse engineer how to design a scale ready business from a 150 strong team all the way down to a 5 person team.Part 2 - Built For WinterThis segment is all about how to ensure that you remain profitable as you scale. We'll unpack how to bring different revenue streams, partnerships and products/services to together to help you weather any storm.Part 3 - The Scale BlueprintIn this segment we'll explore the systems that can help you scale, how to automate repetitive processes and outsource non-essential tasks and how to design a business that makes more money while you sleep than when you're awake.

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MBS106 - Secrets of Scale LIVE SHOW #2 - Clive Butkow, Benji Coetzee, Keet Van Zyl

Tue, 29 May 2018 15:41:19 GMT

Last night we kicked off the second instalment of the Secrets of Scale event series powered by Entrepreneur Magazine and the MESH Club.  The instalment of the Secrets of Scale pitted an entrepreneur against two of South Africa’s top venture capitalists to find out: What exactly does it take to build a fundable business?  Your panellists are: - Keet Van Zyl (Partner, Knife Capital) - Clive Butkow (CEO, Kalon Venture Capital) - Benji Coetzee (CEO, Empty Trips)   Todays show will consist of three parts:  Part 1 - Funding your scale (David vs Goliath)  In this segment we'll share insights related to funding your businesses scale using venture capital vs the benefits of bootstrapping it yourself. You'll discover what VC's look for when backing "scalepreneurs" and you'll hear first-hand about Benji Coetzee's experience competing at the world cup of startups in Silicon Valley.  Part 2 - Formulas to scale (How to scale any market)  We will reveal proven formulas to scale across for any business in any market and Clive, Benji and Keet share practical "how to" steps that you can apply right now to start scaling your business.   Part 3 - Technology (Enabling scale through technology)  Technology is arguably the single biggest enabler of a businesses scale. But what kind of technologies should an entrepreneur consider and more importantly adopt on their scale journey. We'll also discuss the technologies that are shaping the current and future world of business and how entrepreneurs can take advantage of these technologies to scale their businesses, and much, much more!Remember, that next week Monday, that’s the 4th of June we have another cracking edition of the Secrets of Scale coming up featuring none other than Vinny Lingham (CEO, Civic and Shark Tank Investor), Marnus Broodryk (CEO, Transaction capital SME services & Shark Tank investor), Vuyo Tofile (CEO Entrepreneur Bank) and Jason Goldberg (Founder 10X-E Investments & Director Edge Growth) so if you haven’t yet booked your ticket checkout www.qkt.io/secretsofscale

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MBS105 - Secrets of Scale LIVE SHOW #1 - Allon Raiz, Rich Mulholland & Howard Mann

Fri, 25 May 2018 15:53:46 GMT

The Secrets of Scale series of events are designed to help entrepreneurs understand the dynamics and challenges of scaling a business and will empower attendees with the skills, insights and principles necessary to enable a business to scale on a world stage.YOUR MASTERS OF SCALE ARE:Allon Raiz (CEO, RaizCorp)Rich Mulholland (Missing Link)Howard Mann (Business Brickyard USA)Full info: www.qkt.io/secretsofscalewww.mattbrownmedia.co.za

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MBS104 - Marnus Broodryk (Shark Tank Investor) & Erik Kruger (Founder Better Man)

Tue, 22 May 2018 10:19:44 GMT

www.qkt.io/secretsofscaleThe most exciting and important stage of a businesses life is the beginning of the scaling process. You have your product or service figured out, and now it is time to get things going! It's during this stage that you will learn if you are going to make it or not. Your decisions at this stage will determine if you are going to scale or fail. So how do you scale a business? In this episode I chat to Marnus and Erik about and unpack the fundamentals of scaling your business!

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MBS103 - LIVE SHOW - The Sales & Persuasion Masterclass (Gilan Gork & Mark Keating)

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 10:31:48 GMT

Howzit guys. So, last night we hosted another sold out live show this time in conjunction with two of the most exciting people in business at the moment - Gilan Gork (Expert Mentalist) and Mark Keating (CEO of Sales Guru) where we explored "how to use influence and persuasion to get what you want in business" in front of a live audience of about 150 people at the Mesh Club in Johannesburg. This show is a tad longer than usual and for very good reason. This subject of how to use persuasion and influence to make sales and get what you want in business has never been more important than it is today. You see, sales are the life blood of any business and the ability to make sales and sell your ideas to decision makers is a critical component of a business regardless of its size. One of the biggest ongoing challenges for businesses and entrepreneurs is to find new business and importantly, how to sell their ideas to decision makers. Over the past decade, many marketing options have been promoted as "sales prospecting tools" with very limited results.   Huge tip here, nobody cares about you, your company or your products. They only care about if they can be better off on what is important to them through what you offer. Understanding how to influence and ultimately persuade someone to buy from you is the secret to sustainable sales success and business growth.And pay attention to the part of the show where Gilan influences the minds of the entire audience to predict a number… well, it’s just insane what this man can do and it’s about 20 minutes into the show and it perfectly illustrates just how important this subject is to you – yes that’s you listening to this right now. Remember, this event was streamed live around the world on my YouTube channel so if you’d like to get the visuals for some of the frameworks that were shared by Mark and Gilan please check out the video – simply search “Matt Brown Show” to pick it up. One more thing, at the end of the episode Gilan, Mark and the Mesh Club all give offers that I highly recommend you act on quickly.

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MBS102 - Sam & Rob Paddock, Get Smarter

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 10:53:04 GMT

This edition of the Matt Brown Show is powered by Get Smarter.com. In 2008, at the tip of Africa, GetSmarter, is founded by brothers Sam and Rob Paddock. The first online course ever presented was Wine Evaluation in partnership with the University of Stellenbosch. Later the same year, Africa’s leading university—the University of Cape Town—agreed to collaborate with GetSmarter. Fast forward to 2017 and Get Smarter was acquired for R1.4 billion. I met up with Sam and Rob in Cape Town for a chat about their journey in building the Get Smarter business and the psychology of #entrepreneurship in front of a #LIVE online audience.

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MBS101 - Michael Jordaan, Venture Capitalist (Montegray Capital)

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 10:42:29 GMT

Michael Jordaan was the CEO to one of South Africa’s largest banks FNB with a customer base of nine million. With more than 20 years’ experience in the financial services sector and nearly a decade at the helm of the Bank, Michael oversaw the move away from traditional banking, and led FNB to be named the “World’s Most Innovative Bank” in the 2012 Global Banking Innovation Awards, held in Washington DC. He is the 2013 Sunday Times Business Leader Award winner and in 2014 he was awarded CNBC The All Africa Business Leader of the Year award. Today he is the founder and CEO of Montegray Capital – a private venture capital arm that invests in businesses with high growth potential. I sat down with Michael to discuss everything from entrepreneurship, startups, the blockchain and its impact on the global financial systems and we even explore how to overcome fear when it comes to making big decisions in business. It’s not every day that you get to sit down with one of the most prominent personalities in South African business so I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did.

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MBS100 - The Centenary Show (Entrepreneur Magazine Interview)

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 15:14:59 GMT

Just a quick word to say thank you to Nadine Todd from Entrepreneur Magazine for taking the time out to conduct the centenary episode of the Matt Brown Show – she did a stellar job I’m sure you will all agree. And finally, to every one of you who have supported the show in any way – whether that is listening to the show like you are right now or attending one of my live show, it all wouldn’t be possible or worth it without your feedback and support. So, here’s to the next 100 episodes of the Matt Brown Show.

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MBS099 - LIVE SHOW - #CryptoKungfu, Tone Vays, Adam Meister & Lorien Gamaroff

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 09:12:33 GMT

Howzit guys, so as the saying goes there is no business-like show business. Last night at #CryptoKungfu we put on a show which was broadcast around the world and which featured three of the world’s most influential people in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Tone Vays from the US, Adam Meister also from the US and representing Africa we had Lorien Gamaroff. We explored and debated the merits of bitcoin versus bitcoin cash and when I say it was a debate it really was a heated debate with Tone and Lorien having numerous shall we say differences of opinion about which coins are the ones to invest in and why. We also had a very active YouTube chat room so don’t forget you can catch the full video stream in HD on my channel. Simply search for “matt Brown Show” to grab the video and the chat room feed. So, without further this is what went down at #CryptoKungfu.

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MBS098 - Adam Meister, The Bitcoin Meister

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 15:48:17 GMT

Adam Meister is regarded as one of the worlds leading Bitcoin experts and his passion for BTC has lead him to travel to six continents in less than a year in order to contemplate the revolutionary economic aspects of cryptocurrencies. He is all about "disruption" and believes that Bitcoin will be the ultimate disrupter of the next ten to twenty years. He is the host of the Disrupt Meister Show - a channel that provides a unique, passionate, and easy to understand take on cryptocurrencies and how it can be used for disruption and wealth building.He is a specialist on early stage cryptocurrency business financing with a focus on companies in developing nations. He has an on the ground expertise in the Southern African countries of Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

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MBS097 - Joey Evans, From Paraplegic To Dakar [Sponsored by Entrepreneur Magazine]

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 09:15:32 GMT

As entrepreneurs, we are typically working towards something – a vision of some kind – in most cases it is about obtaining more freedom, more status, more success; whatever success looks like to you. And as we pursue success, life has a habit of gifting us experiences and situations that we cannot control. Sometimes these situations are overwhelmingly positive but sometimes they challenge us to become more than what we are as businesses but most importantly, they force us to grow as people. When Joey Evans was told, he would never walk again, the vision and success he had been working towards was seemingly taken away from him in an instant. You know, when your dreams have cost you so much, dreaming a new dream takes great courage. But that’s exactly what he did, and it culminated in Joey completing the Dakar rally, a grueling 8,782 kms or 5,462 miles – a feat that only a handful of South African’s have achieved ever. There are so many powerful lessons here for entrepreneurs, and that is why I am thrilled to share with you this incredible story of one man who pursued his dreams, despite what life threw at him and a journey that would ultimately test the absolute limits of physical endurance and emotional fortitude.

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MBS096 - Bob Skinstad - Partner, Knife Capital [Sponsored by Entrepreneur Magazine]

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 09:19:07 GMT

Howzit guys, so as entrepreneurs and business leaders, being able to unlock growth is a key focus in what we do. Yet, many of us are seemingly stuck in the trenches every day taking grenades, and we don’t get the time or space to work on our businesses so that we can identify the things that truly can 10x our value in the marketplace. For me principles are a great place to start, and one of the principles is the 8020 principle. Now, the 8020 principle is one of the most powerful success secrets in the world — but provided you implement it. Most people have heard of it, few put it into action. So, I reached out to Bob Skinstad in London – Bob is re-energising an age- old principle by sharing a collection of real-life examples from highly successful people of 8020 in action. In this episode, we unpack the meat and the potatoes of how to implement high growth initiatives like the 8020 principle and explore powerful concepts like marginal gains used by the Sky cycling team.

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MBS095 - LIVE SHOW - #CryptoTraderZA (Ran Neu-Ner & Luke Martin)

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 15:36:17 GMT

This is the full version of the LIVE Matt Brown show held in January in Johannesburg. It was the biggest cryptocurrency event ever held in South Africa and I'm proud that the Matt Brown Show is at the forefront of connecting the cryptocurrency community together. This event is sponsored by Centbee (www.centbee.com) and Uprise Markets (www.uprisemarkets.com)This is my 6th back-to-back SOLD OUT crypto live show, and features Luke Martin AKA Venture Coinist - one of the worlds best crypto traders and Ran Neu-Ner, host of #CryptoTrader the first televised cryptocurrency trading show answering your cryptoasset trading questions

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MBS094 - Pepe Marais & Gareth Leck, Joe Public [Sponsored by Entrepreneur Magazine]

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 10:15:36 GMT

There is an old saying that nothing worth having comes easy and the story of Gareth Leck and Pepe Marais is no different. The idea was to take big agency thinking to the man in the street under a concept called “take away advertising” and a mission to disrupt the advertising space. Today the company Joe Public is South Africa’s largest independent agency with a turnover of R700 million and gross profits in excess of R200 million. But getting to where they are today was no easy feat and it involved an exit to a multinational corporate, the re-purchase of the company, bankruptcy and the rebuilding of the company from the ground up on more than one occasion. This is a classic story of the hardship and realities of entrepreneurship and running a business.

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MBS093 - LIVE SHOW 0 #CryptoJHB, Blockchain/Bitcoin & Initial Coin Offerings (ICO's)

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 16:46:47 GMT

So, turns out #CryptoJHB was a yet another sold out live show – and I’d like to just say thank you to everyone who has supported my crypto focused events, without your support these events wouldn’t be possible. Twitter was going crazy again on the night – in fact, #CryptoJHB was the #1 trending hashtag on Twitter in South African on the night, this is another first for Matt Brown Media and the first podcast to trend in the #1 position in the history of South African media. I’ve also received a ton of feedback from attendees throw these events more frequently and to go deeper into subjects like Cryptocurrency Trading, Alt Coins & ICO’s, Blockchain/Bitcoin for beginners and mining for bitcoin. Unfortunately, we’ve run out of runway for the 2017 but I’m already underway with the planning for three more events in Cape Town, Johannesburg and for the first time a crypto focused event in Durban. Now, the best way to get notified of new events it to follow me on Twitter using the handle #mattbrownza or to subscribe to the Digital Kungfu newsletter at digitalkungfu.co.za. So, finally, a quick thank you our sponsors the Park House of events, Fractal Solutions and the Blockchain Academy. So, without further adeu let’s get on with the show!

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MBS092 - Mark Keating, CEO SALESGURU

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 14:06:12 GMT

We all know that sales is the life blood of any business but the ability to make sales doesn’t come naturally to many of us. It’s arguably why many of us hate cold calling so much because when we were young we were told “not to talk to strangers”. The ability to make sales is further impacted when the economy sucks and the market is just not spending money the way it would in a bullish market, so if this is the case, how do you become a rockstar at sales and make a killing even in a flat market? To get the answer I reached out to Mark Keating, he is the CEO of SALESGURU, Africa’s leading sales training company and without question one of the experts on how to make sales. To give you an idea of what Mark can do, when he launched the SALESGURU magazine he had R2 million rand in the bank from magazine subscription sales before they had even printed a single copy of the magazine. How about them apples?

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MBS091 - LIVE SHOW - #CryptoCPT, Blockchain/Bitcoin & Initial Coin Offerings (ICO's)

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:12:24 GMT

So, blockchain/bitcoin is seemingly a very hot subject right now in SA. #CryptoCPT was my third sold out live show in a row and this time we explored the inner workings of initial coin offerings (ICO’s) and token sales. The event was sponsored by Bitcoin events, Blockchain Academy, Luno and PwC came to the table and on the night my Twitter feed was going crazy – you can checkout the hashtag #cryptocpt to catch what was being discussed on the night – there was one picture which was retweeted so many times I think it may have been the most retweeted picture of a blockchain panel ever. Your panelists for the event were Sonya Kuhnel, founder of the Blockchain Academy, Simon Dingle, CEO Phantom Design, Werner van Rooyen from Luno, SA’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Paul Mitchell, PwC Fintech and Blockchain Lead and Samer Saab, Head of Product Development for Get Wala. Here we go…

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MBS090 - The Pivotal Group [Sponsored by Entrepreneur Magazine]

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 14:38:52 GMT

When Paul Hutton, Joel Stransky and Bruce Arnold launched Pivotal Group in 2012, they did so with a wealth of experience and business relationships on their side. But it was still a start-up. They worked from home and then the SLOW Lounge, and they raised some angel funding, accessed personal capital, significantly reduced monthly income and took out personal loans to make it work. They had a vision, and they were determined to be disruptors. In this episode of the Matt Brown Show, we share the story of how they’ve built what they believe to be the foundations of a successful group of businesses and in only five years. But perhaps most importantly, we unpack the realities of being a team of founders that have to overcome significant challenges unique to Africa and what they have learnt as a management team and about themselves in the process of building Pivotal group to where it is today

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MBS089 - Michael Van Straaten, CEO Verimark

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 14:18:13 GMT

Hey guys, so today I want to talk to you about Toys R Us. In 2012, they were a $12 billion company with a massive retail network of 1600 stores. In September 2017 – that’s just last month – they went bankrupt. In fact, Toys R Us is just 1 of over 300 retail brands have filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in the past 9 months alone. So, how does a $12 billion a year company go bankrupt in just 5 years? Well, there are several factors in play ranging from crippling debt, a consumer which is moving to the online shopping space and perhaps most obvious is a distinct lack of innovation – apart from a fulfillment partnership with Amazon they almost ignored the Internet completely. As the world continues to evolve on a seemingly cyclical basis, stories like this are becoming ever more common place and in my view, it is becoming increasingly harder to find stories of companies that have truly stood the test of time. But one of those companies isn’t a global story – it is in fact a local story – that almost all of us would have heard about at some point or another over the past 40 years or so. It is the story of Verimark – a direct marketing and direct response TV play. Verimark was founded in 1977 with a capital base of R5,000, a staff of 2 people and a dream. Fast forward to today however, and it is a R500 million a year company which employs over a thousand staff. In short, it is a brand and business that has truly stood the test of time. I reached out to the CEO Michael Van Straaten, to find out what he has learnt in the process of building Verimark into a household brand, a global leader in home shopping network innovations and most importantly, how we as entrepreneurs can with stand the pressures of an ever changing business environment.

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MBS088 - Robin Olivier, CEO Digicape [Sponsored by Entrepreneur Magazine]

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:22:56 GMT

We’ve seemingly heard it all before – you know, that classic rags to riches story of an entrepreneur who despite all the odds has built a business that has stood the test of time. Well, here’s the thing. For me, these stories are becoming rarer to get ahold of. It is becoming harder to build big businesses from scratch – especially for aspiring entrepreneurs who haven’t acquired what seasoned entrepreneurs often refer to the MBE or Masters in Business Experience. It’s for this reason that when stories of entrepreneurs who have succeeded are shared with other entrepreneurs – lessons and insights are invariably and ultimately, this can make the difference in your business succeeding or failing. One of these stories is the one of Robin Olivier who launched his first business with two partners and just R5 000 between them and a dream – fast forward to today, and Digicapeis a R240-million business with highly engaged and empowered employees, and the goal is to hit R400 million by 2020. This is the story of how Robin and his partners have built an entirely self- funded business that’s heading for the half a billion mark.

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MBS087 - Clive Butkow, Venture Capitilist & CEO Kalon Venture Partners

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 07:32:51 GMT

So, yesterday I was giving a talk to a group of entrepreneurs from the entrepreneur’s organization. I was talking about the worlds Unicorn club – essentially a term used for a billion-dollar valued company. I was asked by one the delegates, why South Africa has not produced a Unicorn of its own yet when more Unicorns have been produced in the last 2 years than at any given point in our history. There is no short answer to this – but what is generally pointed to is the fact that South Africa’s startup ecosystem is not where it should be - despite us having the 5th largest private equity market in the world. But after consulting to numerous startups in South Africa the current status-quo is that the venture capital market in South Africa is also not where it should be – one startup founder even told me that the irony with South African VC’s is that they don’t really venture. But in my view, there is no hard and fast rule with this stuff – if you are a startup and you have some traction it is very worthwhile exploring the local VC market because there are some very experienced players who are looking to put their funds behind your business. One of the players is Kalon Venture Partners based in Johannesburg who has made investments into startups both locally and abroad. I reached out to Clive Butkow the CEO of Kalon to get his views on the VC market in South Africa and abroad. Clive also shares some little known insights and lessons into alternative funding vehicles like initial coin offerings (ICO’s).

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MBS086 - Jen Su - Pop Star, Master Networker & Socialite

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 04:59:40 GMT

Hey guys so today I want to talk to you about the power of having a personal brand. You know, when I started this podcast it was called the Digital Kungfu show but as you now know it’s called the Matt Brown Show. Since I rebranded the show it has literally 10x’d the listenership but more importantly, I now enjoy multiple income streams from the reputation equity my podcast has created for me. For example, I regularly speak at conferences and companies around the country telling my story and the Matt Brown Show has led to the formation of Matt Brown Media – where we help business create their own podcasts or shows and I attribute a lot of my deal flow to the personal brand behind the company. And this has all happened since I decided to stick my actual name into the name of my show. So, you can trust me when I say that the power of a personal brand should not be underestimated in business. So, to help you understand how to build a personal brand of your own, I reached out to Jen Su, the TV & Radio Presenter who shares her tips with me on personal branding for entrepreneurs and shares her personal challenges and experiences building her own massive personal brand, and more specifically, the way entrepreneurs can better handle difficult interviews, social media challenges and crises, and how to approach media training and PR, to better focus your personal brand. Jen has worn many professional hats, from financial news anchor on Business Day TV and Sky News "The African Business News" as well as a former pop star with five albums released in Asia. She is also a master networker and socialite, having graced celebrity red carpets from the Cannes Film Festival to New York Fashion Week to the MTV EMAs -- and interviewed diverse international personalities such as Oprah Winfrey, Samuel L. Jackson, Tiger Woods, and Bill Clinton.

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MBS085 - Ran Neu-Ner, Co-CEO The Creative Counsel & Host of Crypto Trader (CNBC Africa)

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 13:59:04 GMT

The ability to re-invent one’s self is arguably one of the most important qualities that anyone can have. With the world changing as quickly as it is these days you essentially you need more than IQ and EQ to be successful – you now need something called AQ or what the Singularity University calls the Adaptability Quotient i.e. how quickly can you adapt to a changing world and to either solve a problem or fill a gap.In this episode, I chat to Ran Neu-Ner who is most known for the sale of this agency to the Publicis Group for north of a billion rand (for my US listeners that is just shy of $100 million). After the exit, Ran spent some time studying at the Singularity University and at Harvard in the states and it was this experience that lead to him founding a new passion for cryptocurrencies and the blockchain.Today Ran is the host of Crypto Trader on CNBC Africa – and it represents the first show of its kind in the world which is making big waves in the #cryptocurrency community.I chat to Ran about his journey with the show and how he approached reinventing himself to fill a gap in the global cryptocurrency trading markethttp://www.digitalkungfu.co.za/ran-neu-ner-co-ceo-creative-counsel/

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MBS084 - LIVE SHOW - PwC - People, Robots and The Future of Intelligent Automation

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 04:32:32 GMT

So, I have a question for you. Have you heard of disruptive technologies like robotics, artificial intelligence and 3D printing before?” Now, I imagine that you would have heard of these terms before. But what if I asked you this: “What workforce will need to employ in the future because of these technologies?” You probably haven’t given that much thought but the truth of the matter is that you are not alone.Since the industrial revolution, we have attempted to automate our businesses as much as we can to drive operational efficiencies –think about the robots that assemble todays cars on the world’s largest production lines, where there used to be thousands of men literally assembling cars piece by piece, today you have a small army of highly efficient intelligent machines doing the job instead.But the advent of computing heralded a new age for automation, as companies today can automate and outsource not only physically demanding tasks but also those traditionally requiring human cognitive abilities. You see, robots and artificial intelligence are combining to create the next evolutionary step in driving efficiencies across a wider variety of tasks, processes, job functions, business areas, and industry sectors. It is called “Intelligent Automation” and it combines new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to enable businesses to automate all kinds of processes across geographical borders for the very first time. So, to what extent will robots rule the workforce of the future? How much is science fiction and how much is based in reality? And most importantly, how do you prepare yourself for a future when thanks to exponential technology, there can be any number of possible futures? In this live podcast with PwC South Africa, we explore the world of intelligent automation and its implications for the modern-day business world. Your panelists include Brandon Stafford, the intelligent automation lead for PwC Australia, Alistair Hofert, the intelligent automation lead for South Africa, Barry Vorster the People & Organisation Partner for PwC South Africa and Costa Natasas, the Banking and Capital Markets Lead for PwC South Africa – and of course myself.

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MBS083 - Adi Zuk & Emma Du Preez, The Rapid Insights Team

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 14:16:45 GMT

Research. This is arguably one of the most undervalued initiatives that any business can take but interestingly, it seems that research as a strategic capability is to this day not used by many entrepreneurs and business owners and even worse ignored entirely. The other day I was interviewing Anish Shivdasani, the founder and CEO of Giraffe who happened to win the global Seedstars program and we were talking about “market liquidity” – which refers to the extent to which your market buys your businesses products and or services. Now all the worlds leading companies are involved in some form of research driven market liquidity initiative and so if you are not doing independent research into your market then you really are missing an opportunity to position you and your business as a thought leader in the space. Take my company Matt Brown Media for example, we have our own market liquidity initiative by undertaking the largest ever independent research project into the South African podcasting industry – and this is where our story begins. I reached out to Adi Zuk and Emma Du Preez from an innovative new research play called Rapid Insights to help my media company with its own research and working with them really allowed me to scale my research initiative quickly and cost effectively. In this episode, we explore why you research matters, what the benefits are when it comes to research and how you can work with data in your own business. www.rapidinsights.co.za

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MBS082 - Dawn Nathan-Jones, Founder Europcar / Entrepreneur / Shark Tank Host & Investor

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 09:06:59 GMT

One of my goals for the year was to get all the investors from the hit TV series the Shark Tank onto the Matt Brown Show. It’s taken me a year or so to track all them down but finally I managed to get my last Shark onto the show. Her name is Dawn Nathan-Jones. Now many of you would have seen or heard of the brand Europcar, well Dawn was at the helm of Europcar as its Chief Executive Officer for some 14 years and today she sits on several company boards as an advisor and of course as you know is investing into exciting startups within the South African ecosystem. Interestingly, we recorded this interview inside Workshop 17 in the V&A waterfront in Cape Town which is a thriving technology hub in the heart of the mother city and which in my view was the perfect location to explore Dawn’s journey in business and unpack what she has learnt in the process of becoming one of South Africa’s leading women in business.

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MBS081 - LIVE SHOW - Cryptocurrencies, The Blockchain/Bitcoin & The Future of Money [Cape Town]

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:51:34 GMT

It’s not often that you sell out two events back-to-back in any industry but fortunately for the Matt Brown Show this is exactly what has happened. The Cape Town leg of the Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain/Bitcoin and the future of money tour was a resounding success with about 300 people filling the Nedbank auditorium in the V&A Waterfront. At the previous event we had quite a philosophical discussion about cryptocurrencies and the blockchain so in this episode we bring it down to the real-world applications both from cryptocurrency trading and business perspective. We also had a change in panel with Werner Van Rooyen from Luno joining the previous panelists of Simon Dingle and Lorien Gamaroff. So without further adeu let’s get on with the show!

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MBS080 - Alex Simpson, CEO BeYourLegacy.com

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:01:23 GMT

Value systems. To a large extent they define your life whether you're an entrepreneur or not. You see, they govern how we make choices and choices (AKA decisions) really are your ultimate power. In this episode I chat to Alex Simpson, a serial entrepreneur and the CEO of BeYourLegacy.com about how to work identify and work with your own value system to ultimately succeed in business and more broadly in life.

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MBS079 - Sports Podium Initial Coin Offering (ICO)

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 09:41:23 GMT

Initial Coin Offerings (ICO's) represent a new way for entrepreneurs to fund their businesses. In this episode I chat to Rob and Jaco from Sports Podium about their upcoming ICO and token sale and what they've learnt in the process of working with cryptocurrency backed alternative funding vehicles.

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MBS078 - Nick Argyos (CEO Injozi & Audio Militia) & Ciaran McKivergan (CEO, 8909)

Sat, 12 Aug 2017 18:55:41 GMT

The path of an entrepreneur can be pretty lonely at times and it's often difficult for people to understand exactly what you are going through. Earlier this year, I founded my own mastermind group with 5 other entrepreneurs where we discuss our personal challenges and business problems. The group also helps us achieve goals through peer group accountability. It really has been such a valuable experience, that Nick Argyos and Ciaran McKivergan thought it would be a great idea to run a "mini-mastermind" session on the Matt Brown Show to bring the experience of being in a mastermind group to life for my listeners. Power episode.

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MBS077 - George Mienie, CEO Autotrader

Sat, 12 Aug 2017 04:48:25 GMT

It was 2007. The recession has not yet hit and markets were booming. Autotrader sold 108,000 copies of their print magazine but magazine sales started to decline. This sparked a journey of the re-invention of Autotrader from a print only play into digital and tech business - against the advice of highly paid consultants. Today Autotrader makes R185 million from digital revenue. In this episode we unpack the story of this pivot and what George Mienie, the CEO of Autotrader learnt in the process. Power episode.

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MBS076 - Nick Dawson, Global Head of Knoxx Strategy (Samsung)

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 07:01:30 GMT

This episode is proudly sponsored by IT Web. Cyber security effects businesses of all sizes. Whether you are major corporate or you are running a small enterprise the ability of your business and it's IT infrastructure to protect you from cyber attacks is becoming more and more important in the digitally connected business ecosystem that we find ourselves living in today. Perhaps the biggest consideration to be made in the cyber security space, is the fact that the problem of cyber security isn't one that get's solved, it never goes away because of the evolution of technology and the ever growing demands of remote working and connected employees. On this episode, I chat to Nick Dawson, he is the global Director of Knoxx strategy & Business development for Samsung electronics in Korea - and we explore why cyber security matters for businesses and executives, how to detect and prevent cyber security threats, how to protect your company data and and much, much more. So without further adieu enter Nick Dawson.

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MBS075 - LIVE SHOW - Cryptocurrencies, The Blockchain/Bitcoin & The Future of Money [Joburg]

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 19:14:26 GMT

Cryptocurrencies, The Blockchain/Bitcoin & The Future of Money. This subject is arguably one of the hottest subjects in the media right now and for good reason. It promises so much – the least of which is the decentralization of the monetary system and the potential financial inclusion of the poor.This event is the first live podcast driven media event of its kind and after I released the tickets it sold out the first-time in less than 12 hours. Then after releasing the next batch of tickets it sold in less than 4 hours and when I released the final set of tickets it sold out without me telling anyone – they demand for answers from the south African public was simply insatiable. So, you are about to hear what went down at my first “live” podcast event when I interviewed South Africa’s experts (if there is such a thing) on the current developments within the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. Your guests are Simon Dingle from Phantom Design, a genius in his own right but also very outspoken and hilariously funny in the process of doing so. Farzam Ehsani, the blockchain lead for Rand Merchant Bank – one of South Africa’s largest banks and who wrote the definitive white paper on the impact of the blockchain and cryptocurrency on the worlds financial system and Lorien Gamaroff, the CEO of Bankymoon – who has been invited around the world to speak on digital currencies and distributed ledgers and their benefits for emerging economies. He has addressed the IMF, World Bank, FBI and Commonwealth Secretariat, the South African Reserve Bank, TEDx and a host of banking professionals and attorney generals throughout the world. On this episode, we exchange such a valuable set of opinions and thoughts and ideas in front of a live audience and we also include a live audience Q&A session.

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MBS075 - LIVE SHOW - Cryptocurrencies, The Blockchain/Bitcoin & The Future of Money [Joburg]

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 19:05:30 GMT

This subject is arguably one of the hottest subjects in the media right now and for good reason. It promises so much – the least of which is the decentralization of the monetary system and the potential financial inclusion of the poor.The Back StoryThis event is the first live podcast driven media event of its kind and after I released the tickets it sold out the first-time in less than 12 hours. Then after releasing the next batch of tickets it sold in less than 4 hours and when I released the final set of tickets it sold out without me telling anyone – they demand for answers from the south African public was simply insatiable. So, you are about to hear what went down at my first “live” podcast event when I interviewed South Africa’s experts (if there is such a thing) on the current developments within the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. Your "Expert" PanelYour guests are Simon Dingle from Phantom Design, a genius in his own right but also very outspoken and hilariously funny in the process of doing so. Farzam Ehsani, the blockchain lead for Rand Merchant Bank – one of South Africa’s largest banks and who wrote the definitive white paper on the impact of the blockchain and cryptocurrency on the worlds financial system and Lorien Gamaroff, the CEO of Bankymoon – who has been invited around the world to speak on digital currencies and distributed ledgers and their benefits for emerging economies. He has addressed the IMF, World Bank, FBI and Commonwealth Secretariat, the South African Reserve Bank, TEDx and a host of banking professionals and attorney generals throughout the world. On this episode, we exchange such a valuable set of opinions and thoughts and ideas in front of a live audience and we also include a live audience Q&A session.

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MBS074 - Anish Shivdasani, Founder & CEO Giraffe

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 16:42:09 GMT

Mindsets. An entrepreneur’s mindset – essentially a set of working assumptions about your intelligence, talent or abilities is critically important to understand when it comes to decision making in business. You could call it decision making theory – or the reasoning behind doing something in your business or not. Often there is far more success to be found when you do decide to do something as opposed to deciding not to do something. So, let me give you some context. In this episode, I chat Anish Shivasani the founder and CEO of Giraffe about their journey disrupting the recruitment industry. Now many of you will know that they won the global Seedstars program – not just south Africa which eventually lead them to finding investment with the US based investment fund Omidyar – which was formed by the entrepreneur Pierre Omidyar, who founded the eBay auction site which is today worth an estimated US$9 billion. But here’s the funny thing. They almost didn’t enter the Seedstars completion at all – but their mindset of believing that they could win it made all the difference. In this episode, we also cover the mindset of international vc’s vs south African vc’s, when to quit or persevere as an entrepreneur and much more.

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MBS073 - Mike Sharman, CEO Retroviral Communications

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 13:22:42 GMT

Storytelling. It’s one of the biggest buzzwords in business—storytelling—and it’s how savvy companies are satisfying the public’s never-ending hunger for content. With compelling characters, relatable plots and, most important, authenticity, innovative story tellers are connecting with consumers, colleagues and investors on an emotional level – something which will always distinguish your business from that of a competitors. I chat to Mike Sharman about how entrepreneurs can craft a great story for the businesses and its products and services.

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MBS072 - Tom Asacker, Innovator, Best Selling Author & Provocateur

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 20:51:46 GMT

Tom Asacker is the author of five critically acclaimed books: The Business of Belief, Opportunity Screams, A Little Less Conversation and A Clear Eye for Branding, groundbreaking books that describe new practices and ideas for success in times of uncertainty and change, and Sandbox Wisdom, a heartwarming story about a CEO’s search for meaning and success in the world of business. In this episode, we discuss how entrepreneurs can build great businesses but at the same time stay true themselves and ultimately, their happiness.

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MBS070 - Gil Oved (Co-CEO The Creative Council) & Romeo Kumalo (CEO Washrika Holdings)

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 07:46:53 GMT

Can entrepreneurs save South Africa's economy? That was the question I had to have answered when I interviewed Gil Oved, the co-CEO of the Creative Council and Romeo Kumalo, the former CEO of Vodacom and the current CEO of Washrika Holdings. In this episode we uncover how entrepreneurs can save South Africa's economy and a whole lot more. Power episode.

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MBS069 - Mark Sham, CEO Suits & Sneakers

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 14:47:35 GMT

Mark Sham comes back onto the Matt Brown Show for the second time to discuss the subject of change and how entrepreneurs can work with change both within yourself and within your business. Change is not an easy thing to deal with as an entrepreneur so in this episode we discuss and share insights and learnings from our own experiences in business about dealing with change in our own lives. This is a power episode!

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MBS068 - EXCLUSIVE: Unicorns, Gazelles and Leapfrogs

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 05:59:36 GMT

Elevation’s report ‘Unicorns, Gazelles & Leapfrogs: Fast-tracking the South African startup ecosystem' is being released today. It covers 6 months of research and 30 executive interviews by Jason Levin and proposes some options for catapulting South Africa's ecosystem forward. In this episode, I'm doing a "live" podcast from the event so the format of the show will be a little different than usual. This is such an important subject to cover, so I'm proud to be the first to bring it to you.

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MBS067 - Howard Sackstein, CEO Saicom

Sun, 11 Jun 2017 04:26:01 GMT

For a long time Matt has said that anyone can be an entrepreneur... but it's not for everyone. Today, Howard Sackstein is the CEO of Saicom but in his previous life he was a high powered lawyer working for the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) during South Africa's 1994 elections. In this episode, Matt explores what he learnt during his time working for the IEC, and how that experience ignited the possibilities of entrepreneurship for him. This is a first hand account of how to become an entrepreneur and how to become fulfilled in the process.

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MBS066 - Gilan Gork, The Mentalist

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 06:03:44 GMT

As an entrepreneur, being able to influence people in order to get what you want has it's merits. But how do you go about working out what someone is thinking in a boardroom for example? Matt Brown speaks to Gilan Gork, who is South Africa's leading Mentalist, and a master at reading and influencing people using non-verbal and psychological principles. In this episode of the Matt Brown Show, we explore how entrepreneurs can influence people to get what they want in business. He also pulls a picture out of Matt's mind live on the show!

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MBS065 - Prudence Spratt, CEO Spratt Consulting

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 12:33:14 GMT

One of the great mysteries of entrepreneurship is why businesses fail. Some people start one successful business after another while others fail to succeed.The worst part about a failing business is that the entrepreneur is unaware of it happening until it is often too late. It makes sense because if the entrepreneur really knew what he was doing wrong, he might have been able to save the business. Some entrepreneurs live in a land of denial while others are unaware of their mistakes.I chat to Prudence Spratt, the CEO of Spratt Consulting about how to grow a business. Great episode!

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MBS064 - Benji Coetzee, Founder & CEO Empty Trips

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 10:17:25 GMT

Starting a business is hard and raising capital for your business can mean the difference between success and failure. In this episode I chat to Benji Coetzee, she is the founder of Empty Trips, a startup that is disrupting an $8 trillion logistics industry. In this episode we explore her personal journey of attempting to raise capital for her startup. Dope episode!

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MBS063 - Brent Tollman, Entrepreneur & Media Strategist

Sat, 27 May 2017 11:21:29 GMT

If you can't sell yourself as an entrepreneur you are dead in the water. The most important aspect of selling anything is the ability to sell a great story. I chat to Brent Tollman, an entrepreneur and international media strategist, about how to craft a great story for your business, it's products and it's people.

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MBS062 - Howard Mann, President Brickyard Partners

Thu, 25 May 2017 12:10:55 GMT

Howard Mann is a business turnaround specialist. After 17 years of successfully enabling business owners with the means to unlock new value in their businesses, he has developed a unique perspective on how entrepreneurs can survive the struggle of running a business. Power episode.

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MBS061 - Ross Drakes, Entrepreneur & Owner Nicework

Mon, 15 May 2017 18:40:01 GMT

I chat to Ross Drakes about the realities of cashflow in a business, regardless of its size. Ross shares his tactics and tips for managing the financial aspects of a business in a modern business environment and we explore in detail the realities of running a business as an entrepreneur.

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MBS060 - The Inside Man & The Future Of Banking

Fri, 12 May 2017 18:01:31 GMT

I chat to an "inside man" within the financial services industry about what the future of the banking industry might look like. We discuss how disruptive technologies are forcing industrial age business models to adapt to a digitally enabled economy and why startups are uniquely positioned to disrupt established traditional markets. Power episode.

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MBS059 - Craig Mullett - President Branison Group & Angel Investor

Thu, 11 May 2017 17:35:13 GMT

I chat to Craig Mullett, about how entrepreneurs should approach getting funding for their business. He is an angel investor and an expert and company valuations and mergers and acquisitions.

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MBS058 - Brad Shorkend, Behavioural Specialist and Entrepeneur

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 15:10:41 GMT

I chat to Brad Shorkend about how the role of leadership and consciousness is changing in the business world. We explore the dynamics between accountability, responsibility and authority, the impact of 15 minute meetings and the importance of empathy as a leader.

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MBS057 - Rich Mulholland, CEO Missing Link

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:17:13 GMT

This is the new and rebranded version of the podcast! You are about to hear the process I went through that lead up to the launch of the Matt Brown Show. I chat to Rich Mulholland about the power of having a personal brand and the concept of victory conditions. Power episode.

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DKS056 - Jedd Myers, COO Health Insite

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 13:27:59 GMT

Jedd Myers is an entrepreneur but also an executive and entrepreneur health activist. He runs Health Insite, an innovative company that is shaping the future of preventative health care in South Africa. An entrepreneurs performance is ultimately driven by his physical health, yet this subject is very rarely spoken about in traditional media. We unpack the detail of physical health and explore at length the importance of your physical health as an entrepreneur.

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DKS055- Brent "Spillly" Spilkin, CEO Growing Pains Business Consultancy

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 08:09:18 GMT

Spillly came back on the show to talk about how the global freelance market is impacting the future of business. We also talk about why freelancing is a viable opportunity, how small businesses can scale using freelancers and why freelancers can finally compete with big corporates.

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DKS054 - Matsi Modise, Entrepreneurship Activist

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 17:20:44 GMT

Matsi Modise is an entrepreneur and Managing Director of Simodisa - an industry association who’s mission is to accelerate entrepreneurship by collaborating with policy makers to enhance the success rate of high impact, high growth entrepreneurs.

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DKS053 - Rapelang Rabana, CEO Rekindle Learning

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 12:44:32 GMT

In this episode, I chat to one of Africa's powerhouse tech entrepreneurs. Featured on the cover of Forbes Africa magazine before the age of 30, selected as a Fast Company Maverick and named Entrepreneur for the World by the World Entrepreneurship Forum - Rapelang is an internationally lauded technology entrepreneur.

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DKS052 - Ryan Sauer, CEO Punk Media

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 19:57:20 GMT

Ryan Sauer is the CEO of Punk Media. In this episode we unpack the digital advertising space and discuss the future of the advertising agency proposition.

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DKS051 - Anthony Stonefield, Serial Entrepreneur & Investor

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 16:11:30 GMT

I chat to the serial entrepreneur Anthony Stonefield, the inventor of the global mobile ringtone market, startup advisor and investor

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DKS050 - Standing On The Shoulders of Giants

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 10:08:13 GMT

The 50th edition of the Digital Kungfu Show is going to be a little different - in this episode I get interviewed by 27 CEO's and entrepreneurs. Here we go...

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DKS049 - Marnus Broodryk, CEO Bean Counter, Investor & Shark @ Shark Tank

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 09:40:06 GMT

I chat to Marnus Broodryk, the Shark at the Shark Tank, investor and entrepreneur about all things business, investing, morning routines and meditation.

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DKS048 - Simon Dingle, Does Stuff

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 04:33:33 GMT

I chat to Simon Dingle about how corporates can approach innovation and engage with the startup community.

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DKS047 - Mike Saunders, CEO DigitLab

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:00:53 GMT

I speak to Mike Saunders AKA "Mr Social" - a prominent thought leader and opinion maker on social media and digital marketing.

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DKS046 - John Sanei, Trend Specialist, Entrepreneur, Author

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 09:09:56 GMT

I chat to John Sanei, the entrepreneur, author and trend specialist about his up coming book, teacher plants, overcoming doubt and much, much more.

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DKS045 - Steve Pinto, CEO New Reality

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 05:16:10 GMT

I chat to the serial entrepreneur Steve Pinto about the state of tech and startups in South Africa.

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DKS044 - Chipo Moshwana, Strategic Manager at Alpha Code

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 11:29:25 GMT

In this episode I chat with Chipo Moshwana who is the Strategic Manager of Alpha Code. She lets us in on her journey.

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DKS043 - The Soapbox #2 - The School of Disruption

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 05:31:49 GMT

The Digital Kungfu School of Disruption defines a disruption lead methodology to help entrepreneurs design and build startups. So what does that look like? Well it's a set of 46 questions designed to refine your thinking for a new business presented by Matt Brown, the founder of Digital Kungfu - a disruption consultancy.

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DKS042 - Marco Broccardo, CEO ColonyHQ

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 07:37:27 GMT

Data driven marketing - in this episode I chat to Marco Broccardo the CEO of ColonyHQ, a company which is disrupting the traditional media space with a data play.

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DKS041 - Gordon Cook, Social Activist & Serial Entrepreneur

Sat, 03 Dec 2016 11:56:27 GMT

How to be more alive as an entrepreneur and achieve a peak performance state. In this episode, Gordon Cook shares his views on how entrepreneurs can me “more alive” and the benefits of pursuing this ideal.

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DKS040 - Nick Argyos (CEO Injozi) & Ciaran Mckivergan (CEO 8909)

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 19:32:32 GMT

How to scale your business - I chat to Nick Argyos & Ciaran Mckivergan about how they have scaled their two digital agencies.

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DKS039 - Brent Spilkin, CEO Growing Pains Business Consultancy

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:26:10 GMT

How to grow your business - I chat to Brent Spilkin - one of South Africa's most highly regarded business coaches about the in's and out's of growing a business and the world of freelancing.

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DKS038 - Rory Moore, Innovation Lead Accenture Digital

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:42:45 GMT

How to digitally transform your business - I speak with Rory Moore, one of SA's innovation pioneers about how to future proof businesses using service design and innovation

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DKS037 - Mike Wronski, CEO Digital Flow

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 11:15:14 GMT

Social media analytics - Mike Wronski reveals how entrepreneurs should work with data to build their businesses.

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DKS036 - Zach George, MD Startup Bootcamp & Barclays Tech Lab Africa

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 07:58:33 GMT

From startup to exit - how to build a successful startup. Zach George is an ex-Wall Street investment banker turned entrepreneur and who is pioneering corporate innovation and startup acceleration in Africa.

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DKS035 - Mark Sham, Founder Suits & Sneakers

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 12:55:33 GMT

Disrupting the education system - Mark Sham is an entrepreneur who is living his purpose and his passion. He is on a mission to transform the South African educational landscape and we discuss how his informal learning platform Suits and Sneakers is the conduit to achieving his vision.

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DKS034 - The Soapbox #1 - How To Build A Successful Startup Culture

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 12:09:38 GMT

The Soapbox - The format of this particular show is going to be a little different than what you have come to expect. I'm calling it the Soapbox - and I'm introducing it for two reasons 1) When guests for whatever reason are not available, it will be a place for me to give you value each week and 2) it's a way for us to get to know each other better. Enjoy!

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DKS033 - Bruce Muzik, Entrepreneur & Relationship Consultant

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 18:00:50 GMT

Managing your relationships - How to succeed at business and your personal life. Bruce Muzik and I chat about what it takes to achieve your ultimate business ambitions without it impacting your personal life.

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DKS032 - Vincent Magwenya, CEO Conversations

Sat, 08 Oct 2016 13:17:08 GMT

How to use PR in your business - I chat to Vincent Magwenya - the former communications strategist and spokesperson for the president of South Africa. We cover how PR can be used to move the needle for entrepreneurs.

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DKS031 - Jason Levin, Re-Founder HDI Youth Marketers

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 06:52:44 GMT

How to market to the youth (sometimes referred to as the millennials) - Jason Levin head of HDI youth marketing reveals the underlying dynamics of the youth and how to break through the status quo as an entrepreneur.

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DKS030 - Scott Winship, Co-Founder Alpha Exchange

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 11:21:29 GMT

Barclays Accelerator Startups - The Alpha-Exchange is a New York based startup that is disrupting a $20 billion equity research market. I reached out to the founders who were in the throws of the Barclays Accelerator program and they were grateful enough to find the time to chat with me about the proposition.

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DKS029 - Andrew Smith, CEO Yuppiechef.com

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:32:13 GMT

How to build a successful eCommerce business - Andrew Smith is the founder of Yuppiechef one of South Africa's most loved ecommerce retailers.

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DKS028 - Nathan Stevenson, CEO Forward Lane Inc

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 10:47:57 GMT

Insights into Artificial Intelligence (AI)- AI is reshaping the business world as we know it. In this episode we explore how one startup has built the worlds first "cognitive finance" product that is disrupting a $16 trillion wealth management industry

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DKS027 - Jim Harris, #1 International Best Selling Author - Disruptive Innovation

Sat, 16 Jul 2016 11:31:31 GMT

How digital disruption is changing the business landscape. In this episode we unpack disruptive innovation with Jim Harris, one of North America’s foremost management consultants, authors and thinkers on disruptive innovation, leadership, innovation, organizational change, future trends and mitigating risk.

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DKS026 - Rand Fishkin, CEO Moz Software

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 06:50:40 GMT

How to run one of the worlds most visible marketing companies - SEOMoz

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DKS025 - Allon Raiz, CEO RaizCorp

Sun, 26 Jun 2016 08:58:10 GMT

In this episode we explore “the fear of failure” and how entrepreneurs can overcome it and ultimately succeed.

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DKS024 - Kush Patel, CEO Tallysticks

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 15:42:31 GMT

Blockchain technology - Discover how one startup is unlocking a $1.3 trillion opportunity in the financial services industry with blockchain technology.

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DKS023 - Gareth Cliff, CEO CliffCentral.com

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 15:34:49 GMT

How to make a market - insights into building Africa's premier "infotainment" content platform.

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DKS022 - Tim Hamilton, CEO Praxent Technologies Inc

Fri, 03 Jun 2016 09:02:48 GMT

How to build software that eats the world and insights into technology driven startups.

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DKS021 - Garin Toren, CEO messageLOUD

Fri, 20 May 2016 06:36:22 GMT

Digital disruption and disruptive smartphone apps with Garin Toren.

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DKS020 - Digital Kungfu Show - Live! Launch

Wed, 04 May 2016 13:05:57 GMT

We are launching Digital Kungfu Live! Subscribe at www.digitalkungfu.co.za

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DKS019 - Rich Mulholland, CEO Missing Link

Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:02:30 GMT

How to make great pitch presentations. In this instalment we explore how to make great pitch presentations. Our guest today is the founder of numerous startups – Missing Link (One of Africa’s largest presentation firms), an email company called the Firing Squad, and a first perspective lab called 21 Tanks.

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DKS018 - Jason Xenopoulos, CEO Native VML

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 13:00:44 GMT

How to build a great business culture. In this episode we explore the role of culture in startups. Our guest today is one of the pioneers of digital in South Africa, having founded VWV Interactive in 1995 and going on to become CEO of numerous companies like Primedia Entertainment, Metropolis Transactive and currently Native VML.

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DKS017 - Tricia Martinez, CEO Wala

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 06:40:28 GMT

In this episode we explore social entrepreneurship with the Founder and CEO of Wala, a community-powered digital banking platform for underbanked consumers in emerging markets that’s recently gone through the Barclays accelerator program in London.

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DKS016 - Craig Elias, CEO And Author, Shift! & Trigger Event Selling™

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 11:23:24 GMT

In this episode, we unpack what it takes to be a force in business sales. Now as we all know, sales or the ability to make sales, is the lifeblood of every business – which is why I am thrilled to have with us one of the most globally recognized authorities on how to make sales in business.

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DKS015 - Mike Abel, CEO M&C Saatchi Abel

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 08:26:56 GMT

In today’s show we are going to explore how to build an advertising agency and an incredible entrepreneurial journey which we’ll call “the M&C SAATCHI ABEL story: from start-up to agency of the year in 5 years”.

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DKS014 - Vinny Lingham, CEO Civic Technologies Inc

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 06:54:38 GMT

In today’s show we are going to explore how to build a successful startuo with with arguably one of South Africa’s most internationally recognised serial entrepreneurs.He is the co-founder & CEO of Civic Technologies, Inc a startup company that’s recently raised $ 2.75 million in venture funding led by notable investor Social Leverage.

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DKS013 - Wayne Levine, CEO NXT Digital Innovation

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 07:10:33 GMT

In today's show, we are going to talk about digital innovation and platform development for businesses…

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DKS012 - Simon Black, CEO Black Pepper Properties

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 07:08:26 GMT

In this episode, we are going to explore the subject of how to grow your bottom line… but here’s the kicker… in a flat market and with loads of competition to boot.

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DKS010 - Roger Norton, CEO PlayLogix

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 07:02:57 GMT

If you’re interested in how to create the next Uber or AirBNB this show is for you. Our guest today is Roger Norton, the CEO of PlayLogix - a startup studio focused on helping entrepreneurs work out what products to build, and then they provide the tech team to make that happen.

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DKS011 - Neil Maxwell Keys, CEO Digital Sea Limited

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 06:55:26 GMT

In todays show, we are going to explore the realm of information product marketing with the CEO of Digital Sea Limited, a UK based company specialising in distance based learning and a company which is training a staggering 200,000 students a year.

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DKS009 - Mike Stopforth, CEO Cerebra

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 06:52:43 GMT

In this show, we explore at length the realm of social media with the founder and CEO of Cerebra, Africa’s social business authority and the South Africa’s leading digital agency focused on helping corporate clients navigate the challenges and and opportunities of the social era of business.

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DKS008 - Leon Lategan, Conversion Optimisation Specialist

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 06:49:59 GMT

Want to convert more customers online? Then checkout this show with Leon Lategan - one of South Africa's leading conversion optimisation specialists!

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DKS007 - Justin Drennan, CEO ParcelNinja.com & Wantitall.co.za

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 06:46:45 GMT

In this show, we are explore the world of eCommerce with a good friend of mine, Justin Drennan – he is the founder of Wantitall.co.za (one of South Africa’s largest online retailers) and more recently Parcel Ninja… a scalable outsourced eCommerce, warehousing and fulfilment company based in Johannesburg.

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DKS006 - Fred Roed, CEO World Wide Creative

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 06:32:24 GMT

In today’s show we are going to explore the subject of creativity and innovation in business with one of South Africa’s “heavy hitters” in the digital marketing space.

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DKS005 - Catherine & Belinda (Black Mountain)

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 04:58:17 GMT

If you're in the business of using content to market your business then you'll want to hear the expert opinion and views of Catherine Black and Belinda Mountain - the founders of the content marketing agency, Black Mountain.

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DKS004 - Bruce Muzik, Founder Loveatfirstfight.com

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 18:49:09 GMT

In this show we are going to explore the psychology of entrepreneurship – our guest in the hot seat today is an acclaimed writer, seminar leader and coach and has built a seven figure business helping couples repair their romantic relationships and fall in love all over again.

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DKS003 - Brent Tollman, Head Of Africa & Asia Memeglobal

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 18:20:22 GMT

In this show, we explore what is probably one of the most important aspects of marketing today – and that is the realm of strategy in business!

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DKS002 - Arthur Goldstuck, CEO World Wide Worx

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 17:28:39 GMT

In today’s show we are going to be discussing the major digital and technology trends that are impacting the world of business perhaps most importantly, how they are infecting and affecting the world of startups and entrepreneurs.

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DKS001 - Ben Wagner, CEO Native VML

Thu, 31 Mar 2016 14:58:39 GMT

In todays show, we have an amazing opportunity to speak with the Chief Marketing Warrior of Native VML – South Africa’s premier full service digital marketing agency.

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