I was watching My First Million podcast with Sam and Shawn and they were interviewing Jeremy Giffon about what businesses he would buy if he was starting Tiny today and a bunch of opportunities that he sees people sleeping on. At some point in the interview they talk about the concept called: The Pre and…
Blunder #95 | Lessons from the School of Hard-Knocks | Xoliswa Moraka
https://youtu.be/TGcZJyvZPtk?si=_EbW7h7MjhFFOHVG Forget sanitized stories of overnight success. Xoliswa's here to drop truth bombs about the rollercoaster ride of building a business in the real world. She'll take you from the brink of repossession [because let's face it, who hasn't stared down that barrel?] to a financial windfall that most of us would only dream of.…
StartUp Tip #11 | Show Me The Money | Antoinette Prophy
https://youtu.be/PPxQNTHptNk?si=h9Kb6PrJ8507Fbcw In this final episode of Anto's series, she delves into a topic often overlooked by entrepreneurs: managing money. Drawing from her personal experience, Anto explores the importance of fixing your relationship with money, understanding your business finances inside out, and maintaining financial hygiene. She emphasises the need to confront conditioning and seek professional guidance…
Vuka Board Session #2 | The Starting of Chemmed Healthcare | Kananelo Matlanyane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6RTWGeOo3g&t=2s When Kananelo left his secured full time job in the public sector, to pursue his dream of running his healthcare businesss, little did he anticipate how quick his business will grow and how many challenges that growth will bring. In this Vuka Board session, we deep dive into issues affecting Kananelo's business and we…
Don’t be a D^3x/Dt^3
Have you ever encountered the phrase "don't be a D^3x/Dt^3" in physics? The formula D^3x/Dt^3 refers to the movement of an object, which is the fancy way of saying how much its acceleration is changing. In simpler terms, it's a measure of how quickly an object is speeding up or slowing down. But why the…
Even If: The Mantra for Entrepreneurial Resilience
In the world of entrepreneurship, fear is that nagging voice in your head saying: "What if I fail? What if I lose everything?" It's the anxiety-ridden sleepless nights, the doubt creeping in at every turn. It whispers all the "what ifs" that can paralyse you: What if my business fails? What if nobody likes my…
Blunder #94 | From Dusty Beginnings to Golden Endings | Alpheus ‘Vina’ Maphosa
https://youtu.be/CSJFHhQzgYo?si=WPWUPN0mqRb1Wfqv In this compelling story, Alphe shares his journey from the 'dusty' streets of Mabopane, just north of Pretoria, to spearheading communications for one of South Africa's premier soccer teams. He delves into his blunder of his youth and reflects on some of this regrets later in life. This talk is a must watch for…
Vuka Board Session #1 | Starting Cebo Therapy | Patricia Kwakwa
https://youtu.be/1SFOyuf7pBg?si=gw36VM40OhKTgJ-Q Welcome to the inaugural Vuka Board session, where we're diving deep into the entrepreneurial journey of Patricia Kwakwa and her groundbreaking venture, Cebo Therapy. Strap in, because we're about to dissect everything from her mission to her marketing strategy, building systems and processes, and yes, even her finances.
Entrepreneurship as a work of art
Is a pack of pencils on a shelf art? or is the outcome of what those pencils do art? On its own, a pack of pencils on a shelf is more on the utilitarian side. It's a functional object with a clear purpose. However, there's a chance it could be art depending on the context.…
Hugs > Likes: A Lesson for Entrepreneurs
We live in an era where connectivity is at its zenith. We're glued to our devices, perpetually bombarded by notifications vying for our attention like overeager street vendors in a bustling market. Each ping, each buzz, each flicker of the screen promises a dopamine hit, a momentary surge of satisfaction in an otherwise mundane existence.…
Entrepreneurship, served slow
So, Warren Buffett, the sage of Omaha, once said: No matter how great the talent or efforts, some things just take time. You can't produce a baby in one month by getting nine women pregnant. Classic Warren, right? But here's the thing, as much as we chuckle at the absurdity of that image, it's remarkable…
Listen Up, Entrepreneurs
Steve Jobs, known for his visionary leadership, was also a master listener. During a visit to Xerox PARC, a research facility, Jobs observed researchers struggling with a bulky computer with a mouse. While others saw a clunky machine, Jobs envisioned a user-friendly personal computer. By listening to the researchers' frustrations and understanding the technology's potential,…