In the latest episode of The Money Podcast, Justin Harrison and Dawie Bester talk to Brian Mitchell - the first South African to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Mitchell was rated the world's best junior-lightweight boxer from 1986 to his retirement in 1991. Mitchell shares his experiences of early wealth in boxing, his encounters with other big-name boxers like Mike Tyson, and how he struggled to manage his finances as a celebrity. If you're curious about the life...

In the latest episode of ‘The Money Podcast’, CJS Securities director Giancarlo Filomeno pulls no punches about his personal experiences with money and what it takes to succeed in business. Giancarlo holds nothing back and talks straight from the heart as he drops his fascinating and insightful life-lessons in a truly candid manner. He also opens up about his relationship with money and what it takes for commodity traders to show up every day and face the uncertainty of the markets, and the...

In the latest episode of ‘The Money Podcast’ we sit down with Cheslyn Jacobs, the Chief Commercial Officer of TymeBank – billed as one of the world’s fastest-growing digital banks. Cheslyn shares his incredible journey from growing up in the Cape Flats to climbing the corporate ladder and the lessons he has learned about money, people and wealth along the way. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration, direction, and motivation to reach for bigger dreams. Cheslyn's...

In this episode of The Money Podcast we talk to Adii Pienaar, a trail blazer and massively successful tech entrepreneur about his biggest successes and failures with money. Adii – co-founder of WooThemes/WooCommerce and author of 'Life Profitability'- discloses his biggest regrets, the lessons he learned as a tech entrepreneur and how he built and sold two globally successful businesses from South Africa. He shares his wisdom and experience with money, and these lessons are both timeless...

Have you ever stopped to think if you may one day outlive your money? In other words, retire one day and not have enough money to live on. It’s something that Jeanette Marais, the deputy CEO of Momentum Metropolitan Holdings, has mulled over long and hard. “I think that is the worst thing that can happen to people. That you outlive your money,” she says. She’s shared her personal backstory on money and her journey into wealth management and wealth creation in the latest episode of The Money...

In this episode of The Money Podcast, Justin Harrison and Dawie Bester talk to Gideon Galloway about how he started King Price Insurance as well as his personal views on money and wealth creation. Gideon has a unique approach to creating a great work culture and he shares it with The Money Podcast, along with the thing that inspires him to show up and serve South Africans every day. The King Price Insurance CEO opens up about some of his personal lessons around money and gives advice to...

Self-made billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Vivian Reddy, says it was an inspiring meeting in 1971 with American astronaut Neil Armstrong, who became the first person to walk on the Moon in 1969, that set him on a course to reach for the stars. The Durban-born founder of Edison Power and youngest of nine children is this week’s guest on The Money Podcast. He shares his views on everything from life in South Africa and religion to money and success. In this tell-all episode, Reddy...

In this episode of The Money Podcast, Justin Harrison and Dawie Bester talk to William Miller, the co-founder and CEO of DealersOnline, South Africa’s largest vehicle auction platform for dealerships. William shares his personal journey in entrepreneurship with us; opening up about scaling businesses and what it takes to take your business offshore. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to know what it takes in South Africa to be a successful entrepreneur and for anyone looking...

In the latest episode of The Money Podcast, Justin Harrison and Dawie Bester talk to Michael Jordaan - the former CEO of FNB and co-founder of Bank Zero. Jordaan is a successful venture capitalist and one of South Africa’s thought leaders in business, banking, and technology. Jordaan opens up about his leadership secrets and drops incredible nuggets of wisdom about business and money. He shares his timeless life lessons with us, and what really motivates a man of his stature. This episode...

In the latest episode of The Money Podcast we talk to award-winning TV and radio presenter, Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, and ask her about her personal relationship with money. Elana holds nothing back, sharing her personal money lessons and wisdom with us, as well as giving us an insight into what it has taken to work her way to the top by managing her finances and making sound financial choices. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to be inspired, motivated and for any...

In this episode of The Money Podcast we talk to Wahl Bartmann, the CEO of Fidelity Security Services to find out about his relationship with money. Wahl opens up about his biggest mistakes with money and shares some incredibly entertaining stories about his early rugby career and how his career has evolved to the point where he runs the one of largest security firms in South Africa. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to know what it takes to run a massively successful...

In our first episode of Season 5 of The Money Podcast, Justin and Dawie talk to Grace Harding, the CEO of Ocean Basket to find out what motivates her. We get the inside scoop on her career journey and her path to CEO of one of South Africa’s most recognizable restaurant brands. Grace Harding shares her opinions on wealth, money and people with us and gives us the inside track on her life at the top running a brand that is now on multiple continents and proudly flying the South African flag...

Most parents want to do the best they can for their kids, and when it comes to treating our kids when times are lean, many parents are left feeling guilty. In this episode of The Money Podcast Justin and Dawie discuss ways that you can pamper your kids without spending any money, and why it’s important to build a culture around values rather than money when raising your children. Both Justin and Dawie are parents and share their unique perspectives on the matter in terms of how they’re...

If you've been blacklisted or are worried that you might have been blacklisted and want to know how to deal with this, then you’ll want to listen to this episode of The Money Podcast. Justin Harrison and Dawie Bester explain how you can find out if you’ve been blacklisted, what you need to do if you have been blacklisted, as well as explaining what your rights are in terms of the consumer protection laws. This episode also covers dealing with incorrect listings, how to appeal these...

If you find yourself in a position where creditors or debt collectors are calling you non-stop and you are frustrated, then this episode of The Money Podcast is for you. In this episode, self-made entrepreneurs Justin Harrison and Dawie Bester provide some practical tips on how to deal with debt collectors and creditors as well as how to negotiate on your debt so that you are able to start making payments and getting yourself out of debt. This episode also covers some very useful...

Recessions have a massive impact on the economy with many small businesses often going out of business, as they’re unable to remain competitive as a result of shrinking margins and increasing operating costs. In this episode of The Money Podcast, wealth creators and entrepreneurs Justin Harrison and Dawie Bester talk about what it takes to remain competitive during a recession and what every business needs to do to ensure they are able to keep the doors open during these tough economic...

Recessions and job cuts go hand in hand because during recessions companies have less money and the result is inevitably job cuts. So the question is how can you recession-proof your career, and ensure that you become indispensable in your job. In this episode of The Money Podcast Justin Harrison and Dawie Bester tackle this subject from the unique perspective of having been employers for more than 20 years and shed some much needed light on what it takes to not only keep your job during a...

It’s hard to miss the fact that the cost of living is spiralling out of control, with the most basic daily items in our lives having become a luxury over the past few months. Most people are not only feeling the pinch, but feeling the emotional impact of having to make do with less, and this in turn is creating a massive amount of pessimism. In this episode of The Money Podcast Justin Harrison and Dawie Bester provide some tips on how you can deal with the increased living costs from both...

Recessions present a very unique opportunity for investing, and smart investors know that this is the single greatest opportunity to make money. This is contrary to everything that you will hear during a recession and in this episode of The Money Podcast Justin Harrison and Dawie Bester explain why a recession presents one of the biggest and most unique opportunities for creating long-term wealth. Justin and Dawie also discuss which stocks you should be looking at buying, as well as looking...

The cost of electricity is up 753% since 2007 leaving the average household in South Africa with a massive burden when it comes to the cost of powering their homes. In the latest episode of The Money Podcast, Justin Harrison and Dawie Bester tackle electricity prices and discuss which appliances use the most electricity in our homes. Some of these may come as a very big surprise to the average person. This episode also provides actionable tips and advice on how you can reduce your...

With the cost of groceries having skyrocketed over the past few months, many consumers are left feeling confused and afraid of what the future holds. In this episode of The Money Podcast Justin and Dawie explain why the cost of general foodstuff has risen so sharply, and provide a view on where things are going in terms of future pricing around the basic food items. They also debunk some of the biggest myths around how to save money on groceries, as well as provide some actionable tips and...

With our fuel prices at record high levels and consumers already stretched to the limit, everyone wants to know when the fuel price will come down again to reasonable levels. In this episode of The Money Podcast self-made entrepreneurs Justin Harrison and Dawie Bester talk about the recent fuel prices, and the taxes associated with our fuel prices in South Africa. They also simplify and break down the historical fuel price cycles. This is an explosive discussion on one of the most important...

Recessions are brutal for the average consumer. As the cost-of-living skyrockets, most people are forced to make do with less, with many struggling to make it through each month. During a recession, the price of everything goes up, while the rate of earning often stays the same, which means that the average person frequently has less money at the end of each month. In this episode of The Money Podcast, self-made entrepreneurs Justin Harrison and Dawie Bester provide some practical tips on...

We’ve all heard that a recession is upon us, but what exactly is a recession, and how does a recession impact the average consumer in South Africa? In this episode of The Money Podcast, self-made entrepreneurs Justin Harrison and Dawie Bester break down a recession in layman's terms. They explain why and how it impacts the average consumer, what we can learn from historical recessions and why recessions are a very important part of the economic cycle. This episode on understanding recessions...