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“Calling Us Home, the musical that raised the roof and brought audiences to their feet is returning to Cape Town for one week only! Lindi Tshabangu, host of Word of Mouth connects with lead actor Michel Alejando Castillo and we find out more about this actor, entrepreneur and what has brought him to South Africa. About the Musical – Calling Us Home – Grace, an African Princess – fleeing a devastating war in her homeland, arrives penniless, in the freezing, grimy docklands of an American city. The underworld of this city is ruled by the evil gang lord Ivan who,…

What is lead generation and why is it important?Lead generation is a marketing process of generating and capturing interest in a product or service. The purpose of the lead gen process is to guide prospective customers into the sales funnel and through the sales pipeline until they are ready to make a purchase. Join Bjorn Salsone, host of Business Brunch, and Action Business Coach Christian Harbeck as they take you through the Why’s and How’s of Lead Generation. If you have missed their previous business coaching sessions – click here

Developing your digital mindset and learning about  new technological skills is imperative  for digital transformation in your business, but it is not enough. All leaders and employees must be motivated to use their skills to create new opportunities for the business. They need a digital mindset: a set of attitudes and behaviors that enable people and organizations to see how data, algorithms, and AI open up new possibilities and to chart a path for success in an increasingly technology-intensive world. Join Kevin Britz and Craig Page-Lee, every Thursday exclusively on www.ebizradio.com for the latest trends in Marketing. https://youtu.be/TGUDjrrhtFo

South African Tourism sponsorship debacle and public outcry around its proposed sponsorship on a football team, whilst we are in the throws of a massive electricity crisis, which makes news headlines globally on a daily basis. Would tourists really be motivated by a football team (that has not won anything in the last 3 decades) be enticed to come here? Catch up on the News that made headlines this past week with Kuhle Tshabala, exclusively on www.ebizradio.com every Friday.

A community raffle sparked the idea for a local business. Two sisters, both entrepreneurs decided that they would take their love of shoes and bring South Africans the shoes we love to wear.  They started this business using Whats App and today have grown exponentially. How? Lindi Tshabangu is joined by entrepreneurs and sisters Ansa and Loetie Potgieter, founders and owners of SHOE LA LA Shoe La La – connect directly on 082 302 4088 / 079 363 4631

A Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is a crucial aspect of any business that sets it apart from its competitors. It is the factor that makes a business memorable, trustworthy and desirable to its target market. Once a business owner has discovered their USP, they can offer their clients real and tangible guarantees that give them a competitive edge. These guarantees not only show confidence in the business and its offerings, but they also provide a sense of security and peace of mind to the clients, leading to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty. Join Bjorn Salsone and action business coach, Christian…

The world is witnessing massive job losses in 2023, with tech-based companies being particularly impacted. Many organizations are announcing their intentions to lay off more staff, with the common reasons cited as the pandemic boom, over hiring during the pandemic, fear of recession, and inflation. Cost-cutting, subpar performance, and financial difficulties are also contributing factors to the widespread layoffs affecting almost every sector, particularly the IT industry. Kevin Brtiz and Craig Page-Lee, hosts of our weekly Marketing & Leadership show, every Thursday on www.ebizradio.com, delve into why we are seeing such big lay-offs, particularly in the IT sector, and the…

Handle your recruitment with care. Its hard to have those tough conversations with your team, but its how and where do you it that will make the difference. Welcome to the era of human leadership. According to a survey done by Gartner, 90% of HR execs believe that to be a successful leader, you must focus on the relationship between yourself and your employees.  But what does that mean and how does it play out? In today’s show Kevin Britz is joined by Natalie Davies the Chief of Strategy Implementation & Operational Efficiency at PLP Group. They take a look…

Yesterday, we celebrate International Day of Education, a day celebrated around the world because education, especially quality education, is a powerful tool to break the cycle of poverty that so many children face, yet access to quality education is severely limited in poor South African communities. To address this issue and bridge the gap, The Love Trust has been providing quality education for those who are most vulnerable through strong partnerships with parents, other non-profit organisations (NPOs), and corporates. We spoke with Silas Pillay, Director of Academics at The Love Trust, about his experience leading these efforts within their programme…

While Automation is phasing out traditional job roles innovation is redefining these jobs and creating new ones. The burden of responsibility is thus placed on Education to prepare learners with the skills they need to take up these jobs of the future. Lindi Tshabangu, host of the entrepreneur show – Word of Mouth, connects with entrepreneur and founder of Coral Reef Innovation Hub in Ghana, with a recent expansion into South Africa. We find out more about this entrepreneurs journey and why he is so passionate about education and skills development of our young people. The Coral Reef Innovation hub…

Is AI and possibly even ChatGPT the big disruptive movement in the marketing space? Kevin Britz and Craig Page-Lee, host the weekly Lunchtime Marketing show on www.ebizradio.com and for the first show of 2023, they delve into the big trends for 2023, particularly looking at AI. https://youtu.be/_UhdIl_j51Q

Periodically, we encounter difficulty in finding inspiration for our pursuits. Though there may be brief periods of motivation, it can eventually dissipate, causing us to fall behind in our goals. What many fail to realize is that motivation is a fundamental component in achieving success. Without it, there is no drive to push forward and make progress towards our aspirations. Kevin Britz is joined by Desiree Wegner, the founder and director of the H consultancy. They chat about motivation maps, the 9 different types of motivators, and the importance of understanding them as leaders. #2023 #leadershipbydesign #lunchtimeseries #kevinbritz #addingvalue #selfimprovement…

Social entrepreneur, author, teacher, mother and the epitome of Ubuntu.  How we can collectively assist our children to grow, develop, communicate and develop into emotionally intelligent, confident and secure your adults. Lindi Tshabangu connect with Zamangwane Thabethe Mtshali, founder of  Zamangwane Foundation to find out more about this entrepreneur, her journey, her life, her role as an author, leader and mother to all South African children. Connect with Zamangwane directly: Facebook: Zamangwane Thabethe Mtshali Tiktok @ ZamangwaneMtshali LinkedIn : Zamangwane Thabethe Mtshal

Are you tired of saying, I’m overwhelmed, I’m exhausted, how am I going to cope with and in business this year? You are so not alone, but we need to adjust and change  how we do things, what is important to us and how do we re-evaluate our entire business lives? Kevin Britz is joined by Kiona van Griensven, unpack and delve into workplace wellbeing and personal values in the workplace and to create your balanced work life.

“I cannot help but notice how the conversation around technology has started to swing. There are several posts poking fun at tech-based concepts and theories that have been introduced over the last while – elements that we at first seemed rather excited about”. Web3, NFT’s, Crypto and of course, the Metaverse are just a few. When first introduced, some were embraced, and some were avoided, but there appeared to be a general nervous enthusiasm across the board as we wondered how these technologies could be utilised within our present ecosystem. Dare I say, there was an air of opportunity. A…

In October last year, Discovery and Dialdirect, in conjunction with the City of JoBurg, launched the Pothole Patrol app, which would allow drivers to report potholes using Geo-location data. This wasn’t the first time an app of this type had been introduced, and in fact, the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) had its own app that offered the same functionality. Unfortunately, however, the JRA’s app became defunct as a result of the fact that it was developed and then left to run itself, with no maintenance or management after it was published. This is a far more common situation than many…

So here we sit as a country in load shedding level 6, possibly even 7, and the CEO of Eskom has resigned.! What have the effects been on the media sector and what solutions can be implemented to assist all players in this sector? Ingrid von Stein is joined by Chantel Harrison, Media Partnerships & Investments Director, Amplifi Join us bi-weekly on the dentsu wisdom series as we delve into the various segments of media, marketing, OOH, creative and data fields that make up this industry we call Marketing & Advertising. Sign up on www.dentsuwisdom.com to make sure you never…

Brand activism is when a brand or business takes a stand on a social, environmental, economic, or political issue. It’s about supporting a cause that aligns with a company’s core values, communicating a commitment to creating a positive impact, and putting that commitment into action. Brand activism is what you do and not what you say! Kevin Britz and Craig Page-Lee, hosts of SA’s leading marketing show on www.ebizradio.com unpack and delve into the world of brand activism, particularity from the Gen Z perspective.

Cash remains one of South African consumers’ favourite ways to pay because it’s convenient, easy, and offers low transaction costs for customers and retailers alike. That means that every small and medium sized retailer should be preparing itself to manage an influx of cash over the festive season as consumers splash out on treats and gifts.   That’s according to Mark Templemore-Walters, Operations Director at Cash Connect, who says that cash remains the preferred payment option of choice for many South Africans. He says that even with the rise of alternatives such as cards and digital payments, cash has an enduring…

After a thrilling audition process and nationwide search in South Africa as well as New York, Shy Music are delighted to announce that the leading roles in Calling Us Home – The Musical have been confirmed for the premiere season in Cape Town in February 2023, before the grand-scale musical heads out on its international tour. Bjorn Salsone connects with the cast to find out more about this incredible production and casting. Playing the lead role of Grace is Cape Town based Devonecia Swartz, with the roles of the American leads Rafael and Isabella being performed by Míchel Castillo and…