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His determination and willingness to try new things were critical in growing one of SA’s biggest online stores. Listen to Ryan Bacher speak about the 20 year journey of the brand, Netflorist.

The entrepreneur who built a R100 Million software company says, “If the me today went back and visited 21 year-old me, the lesson I’d carry back is the importance of people.” - Ashley Regenass, CEO at SynergERP (Pty) Ltd.

Her determination, wit and ambition will leave you motivated! Listen to Margaret Hirsch speak about her journey to building the Hirsch’s empire.

He revolutionised the insurance industry by offering decreasing premiums. Listen to how the combination of doing things differently, sheer determination and being bold has made King Price Insurance a massive success.

From making his own supplements at home and selling them to his friends to building a globally recognised sports nutrition brand. Listen to Albe Geldenhuys tell his inspiring story.

Marnus Broodryk speaks to Investec founder, Stephen Koseff, about how he and his co-founders built Investec from its beginnings in 1974. Stephen Koseff shares the most important values and lessons that led to Investec’s success.

Founder of the Sorbet Group, Ian Fuhr, says that 1/3 of his time building the Sorbet Group was spent on building people and the brand. Listen to Ian Fuhr tell the story of how he built the Sorbet brand.

Callum Macpherson, head of Investec’s Commodities desk, gives an update on the oil market. - Please note: this podcast is provided for information purposes only and should not be construed as an offer, or a solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell financial instruments. This podcast does not constitute a personal recommendation and is not investment advice. Help mitigate your exposure

In this special edition podcast, we are joined by Private Equity Client Group Head, Christian Hess, to discuss the increase of failed auctions in recent years. Private Equity Finance

Sir Richard Branson and Stephen Koseff discuss South Africa's current challenges, the need to reimagine education and how business can help government with issues like climate change. Read the full transcript

Headlining the recent Business is an Adventure event, Sir Richard Branson spoke to South African entrepreneur Marnus Broodryk and Investec Co-Founder Stephen Koseff about the role business needs to play in society and shared ideas on solving South Africa's youth unemployment crisis. Read the full transcript

Investec Wealth & Investment's Mark Herson and Patrick Duggan discuss changes in the pension fund landscape that mean that SMEs need to look differently at their pension plans, to ensure employees can retire comfortably.

Is your business safe from a cyber attack? Kevin Hogan, Fraud Risk Manager of Private Banking at Investec looks at what businesses can do to protect themselves. Listen to part one of the podcast here

In a new world of gigs, unicorns and automation, change in the workplace is inevitable but it doesn't necessarily mean that you will be out of a job. 5 myths about the future of work

Digital marketing expert Dave Duarte talks to Mike Anderson, CEO of the NSBC, about how small businesses can build their brand online.

An interview about values and servant leadership with Howard Behar, former president of Starbucks Coffee Company International, who is best known for growing the business from 28 stores to over 15 000 internationally. Listen to what you want to hear by navigating the podcast according to the timecodes: 01:08 – Howard’s career at Starbucks 02:49 – How to maintain a family culture while scaling the business in international markets 03:57 – Howard’s six Ps 06:22 – The Servant Leadership model 08:00 – What is conscious capitalism? 09:37 – Applying conscious capitalism to everyday life 10:36 – How to live out your values and why it is so important 11:37 – Howard’s personal mission statement 12:34 – What life lessons determined Howard’s personal philosophies? 13:25 – “You have to be willing to bet your job everyday” 14:00 – Little Jim, the story about the big things 17:34 – Big Jim, the story about the little things