Topco Media Business Unusual Podcast

Business Unusual Podcast

As South Africa’s leader in business research, networking and conferencing, Topco Media has helped over 2 500 organisations connect and find value from our events. Over the last 21 years, we have worked with private and public departments and sectors such Microsoft, McDonalds, Mercedes-Benz and Coca Cola and government organisations such as the GCIS, DTI, DIRCO and DEA. The 10 000 organisations we conduct research each year, trust us to use quantitative and qualitative data to objectively grant external accreditation to the best-managed and best-performing companies in South Africa; to its BEE and gender parity leaders; to implementers of national development and to HR/tech innovators. Have a conversation with us today, about what partnership with Topco Media will do for you. Ralf Fletcher | CEO
Monthly English South Africa Business · Business
89 Episodes
40 – 60

Tech shakes up the property industry! Scott Picken of Wealth Migrate fills us in

Scott Picken is a South African-born real estate investor and serial fintech entrepreneur, who is popularly known for his amazing business acumen. As the co-founder and Chairman of the Board at Wealth Migrate (launched in 2010) - the remarkable fintech company that offers real estate investments on its online marketplace…
5 May 2021 1 hour

Be a champion - build optimism in the country! Ashraf Garda, SAfm Radio host

Be a champion - build optimism in the country! Ashraf Garda, SAfm Radio host, talks pushing the envelope for greater success Ashraf Garda, known for his popular show on SAfm Radio, is a seasoned Programme Director and MC, who is highly-skilled in conference facilitation and moderation. Ashraf is the chief…
28 Apr 2021 27 min

‘Solving the People Problem’ with best-selling author, Brett M. Cooper

‘Solving the People Problem’ with best-selling author, Brett M. Cooper - How to embrace workplace differences and elevate your business President & Co-Founder of Integris Performance Advisors, Brett M. Cooper is renowned for influencing thousands of people in government, non-profits, and corporate America to work together in more productive, more…
14 Apr 2021 55 min

Startup Success - Lulalend CEO, Trevor Gosling

How to make your second startup a success - Lulalend CEO, Trevor Gosling, talks capital, cashflow & customer acquisition Lulalend CEO, Trevor Gosling, believes that South African SMMEs deserve a concerted effort, involving the nation, and that if partnerships are emphasised, our country could keep more businesses open - and…
7 Apr 2021 55 min

How do we take control of our future - Jon Sanei

It’s the right thing to do! The importance of transparency for clients and staff Best-selling author, 4x TedX speaker, and futures strategist, John Sanei, is passionate about psychology and technology, and engaging with brands across the globe to assist in building an optimal mental approach needed to make their future…
24 Mar 2021 57 min

CEO of Snapscan, talks on FinTech, culture & competence

From CFO to CEO: Chris Zietsman, CEO of Snapscan, talks on FinTech, culture & competence CEO of Snapscan, Chris Zietsman, has a background in Accounting and Auditing, and is passionate about merging finance and technology to lighten the load for all South Africans. Founded in 2013, the business launched one…
10 Mar 2021 46 min

Wayne Zwiers on gearing up shop amidst COVID-19

Wayne Zwiers on gearing up shop amidst COVID-19, and tracking key trends post COVID-19 to reinvent your business model, and re-energise your team culture Founder and CEO at BASALT, Cape Town, Wayne Zwiers, is passionate about being a tech solutions builder, witnessing amazing advancements in society from brilliant African tech…
17 Dec 2020 49 min

Head of Google South Africa talks about digital skills post COVID-19

Head of Google South Africa, Alistair Mokoena, is a Professor of Practice in all spheres of his life, advocating for the pursuit of education and knowledge. Alistair believes that in order to grow and transform, South African businesses need to learn to adapt and upskill, by investing in digital tools…
18 Nov 2020 42 min

Transforming Lives and Communities - Dr Snowy Khoza

In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media, speaks to multiple award winner Dr Snowy Khoza, Group CEO of Bigen Africa and renowned for driving business growth in the infrastructure development sector. Born into a family which suffered extreme hardship, Dr Khoza has become one of…
13 Oct 2020 58 min

The importance of staying in your lane with Becky Motumo

In this week’s Top Women podcast, Topco Media Director, Karla Fletcher, sits down with Becky Motumo − Sports Talent & Brand Manager for Caster Semenya and Carol Tshabalala. Becky is also a radio personality and fitness model who believes whole-heartedly in empowering young South African girls and pointing them in…
14 Sep 2020 33 min
40 – 60