Episodes
Published 04/13/21
In this episode, I set down with CEO of Fresh Eyes, Peach Piche, to talk about her businesses and in particular the work she is doing with Drinkerbell, another company of hers, in the fight against drink spiking. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 04/13/21
I sat down with VP of Fund Operations at Ingressive, Uwem Uwemakpan, to talk about his entrepreneurial journey... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 03/30/21
Sat down with Sahara Ventures CEO, Jumane Mtambalike to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and what he, as a futurist, is seeing in the near future, including how we get there. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 03/10/21
What you need to know about setting goals. Why most people end up becoming one hit wonders and never get to know what causes the lapse in drive. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 02/23/21
This week my guest goes into her entrepreneurial journey from her very first business to where she is now. Meet Tumi Moagi, Co-Founder of Growth Factor Technologies. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 02/16/21
Mlamli Mangcala deserves entrepreneur of the year award after pushing his brand, Abantu, direct to the clients because major distributors had refused to put his products on their shelves. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 02/09/21
In this episode I look at what the world is saying about doing business in Africa. What they are telling investors about Africa that Africans are not telling each other. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 02/03/21
Funding is not the problem but setting up a fundable business. She goes into detail to address how entrepreneurs can get their businesses ready and fundable. Join me as we look into how to get your business funded. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 01/26/21
70% of Africa's urban area and cities are yet to be built, according to a world bank report. This presents entrepreneurs on the continent the opportunity to build those cities and urban areas and also with that the opportunity to build in resilience instead of being reactive. In this episode I encourage everyone to have a skunkworks department where innovation is not hindered by any bureaucracy to fully enjoy a level of autonomy. Call it a magician's hat, you can pull anything out of...
Published 01/20/21
60 to 70% of African capital is shipped to Europe and other destinations including the United States. So why do we keep saying Africa needs capital to industrialise? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 01/12/21
Talking AFCFTA and African ownership in this episode I explowe what it means to own the continent and look at some of the most mundane things that we have allowed other countries to own yet they control the African image. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 01/05/21
Who owns Africa? In this episode, I dive into what it means to own the continent, from controlling what we call education to all means of production and the policies that control them. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 12/29/20
Lack of political will and commitment got us here. If Africa is to create a robust economy and a strong reliable mechanism for growth and development we must start showing political will and commitment to that future. This week's guest believes we have skipped an important step in the path of economic development. Kouassi Yeboua urges investing in the manufacturing and agro processing sectors as pillars of the continent's development. Support this podcast at —...
Published 12/22/20
In today's world it's getting harder and harder to publicly incorporate one's spiritual life and business. In most cases people would rather keep it apart, especially on the continent. This week's guest, Ndivhuwo Vhuatsha, believes these two should never be apart. He believes prayer can actually help you achieve more in business making it an integral part of your growth. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 12/15/20
In this episode, I speak to CURE Bionics CEO, Mohamed Dhaouafi, about the headway his company is making in the creating of 3D printed prosthetics for the disabled. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 12/08/20
In this episode, Linkford Biz talks to Bright Hlongwane, the Managing Director of Isimangaliso Group, a media company and marketing company, and SG of YIBSA (Youth In Business South Africa) taking the megaphone approach to promote youth entrepreneurship in South Africa and in Africa as a whole. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 12/01/20
Join Linkford Biz on this week's episode as he speaks to Brand Director of Castle Lite Africa, Silke Bucker. Silke helps us understand what it really takes to build a vibrant, relevant and enduring brand. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 11/24/20
Activist and Entrepreneur, Rutendo Mainyarare goes deep into U.S War Sanctions against Zimbabwe. He has been very vocal about the effects of the U.S imposed sanctions on the country and the chance of entrepreneurs to succeed in the Southern African country. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 11/17/20
Dive deep into ways to solve unemployment in Africa and what it really takes to build a business in Africa. Arthur Marara goes on to talk about the mindset that one needs to make it in life, all this in a mission to inspire greatness. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 11/10/20
Join Linkford, this week as he goes deep into what it means to have a business/career coach. What a coach can do for you and why you should consider getting one. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 11/03/20
Linkford believes it's time to disconnect from the American placenta and focus on growing intramarkets on the continent which presents an astounding opportunity for African entrepreneurs and also governments to create more partnerships on the continent. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations
Published 10/27/20
n this episode, Linkford Biz, encourages entrepreneurs to also take up the responsibility to make something of the opportunities that everyone else but Africans is talking about. The continent has room for growth, invention and re-invention of which Africans must be first in the line. While challenging the old way of doing things he also understands that we have to work with the current system to create something of our own while leveraging youth. Support this podcast at —...
Published 10/20/20
Join Linkford Biz, this week as he speaks to Vangile Makwakwa, author of Heart Mind and Money: Using Emotional Intelligence for Financial Success, Founder of Wealthy-Money.com and personal finance coach, about her journey as an entrepreneur and what obstacles she had to overcome to succeed. Vangile goes in detail about what she had to do to get her online business running smoothly, from personal development to working with the most skilled teams. She also talks about how she is empowering...
Published 10/13/20
This week, Linkford Biz zooms in to Nairobi, Kenya to speak to tech innovator and entrepreneur, Sheilah Birgen, the CEO of The CoRD Tech. Sheilah goes into detail about the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Africa as well as what could be done to resolve the problem. Having mentored over a thousand startups across Africa, Sheilah has seen it all which has kept her working with startup out of the passion she has for growing business in Africa. Besides the work she is doing at The...
Published 10/06/20