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Raizor's EdgeYou are the primary sales personNobody likes facing rejection, which is why Allon Raiz says so many entrepreneurs abdicate the sales role in their business to someone else as soon as they can. But, he explains, this often leads to disaster because rejection is actually the most important part of building a business – here’s why… Podcasts by Allon Raiz · Listen Now2024-08-0818 min
Risk and RiseDo we need money to start a business?Telana asked twelve of the guests on Risk & Rise about their thoughts around an excuse that aspiring entrepreneurs often give. This being: What comes to their minds when they hear someone say "I can't start a business because I don't have the funds"? She shares their challenging, varied, and inspiring responses, which push us to rethink if we actually need money, and to not excuse ourselves from starting to explore our next business idea if we feel we don't have the funding. Guests are: Adri Neuper, Allon Raiz, Anne Gray, Dr Chomba Chuma, Erica Shofield, George Scola, J...2024-08-0335 min
Raizor's EdgeBuild a list & finish itDo you love the feeling of ticking tasks off a list? Allon Raiz does too – and there’s a psychological reason it's so motivating. In this episode, Allon shares his personal system for managing tasks and projects and explains how you can do the same to help you stay on top of your workload and feel rewarded for your hard work. Listen Now >2024-07-2620 min
The Founder FilesUnlocking Entrepreneurial Success - Allon Raiz, RaizcorpGet ready to learn from an extremely accomplished entrepreneur who is in the business of building successful businesses. Allon Raiz is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp, an incubator that is focused of growing entrepreneurs in all life cycle stages, they offer programs from pre-entrepreneurial education right through to scaling.
In this episode we get into why Raizcorp has been labelled the only genuine incubator in Africa by The Economist and what they do different to other incubators, with some talk about the industry as a whole.
You get to hear Allon's approach to building...2024-07-151h 40
Risk and RiseHow to find a business ideaTelana asked eleven of the guests on Risk & Rise this one question: How do we find a business idea, if we want to be entrepreneurial, but have no idea what business to start? She shares their varied, practical, useful and inspiring responses, tools and exercises, which we can use straight away to explore our next business idea. Guests are: Adri Neuper, Allon Raiz, Anne Gray, Dr Chomba Chuma, George Scola, Jonathan Smit, Kerryne Krause, Paul Smith, Richard Nilsson, Renier Krie,l York Zucchi, with Telana Simpson (host). For more info on each guest see: riskandrise...2024-07-1123 min
Risk and RiseWhen to give up, with Allon RaizThere are often times we just feel like giving up. We have come to the end of the road and we can’t see a way to keep going. Allon Raiz shares how to know when to quit, from this book: “What To Do When You Want To Give Up”.2024-04-2208 min
Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS814-Chapter 4 -Harness Your Fears, Your Inner Game AudiobookSend us a textThe Matt Brown show has decided to release all chapters of Amazon's #1 Best Seller Your Inner Game. In this podstorm, Matt does a live read of each chapter from the book. We also have an exclusive interview with Matt hosted by Entrepreneur Magz editor Nadine Todd.Player: Allon Raiz, CEO RaizcorpPrinciple: I will not be fearless. I will be fear-lessNamed must your fear be before banish it you can.– YODASupport the show2024-03-1927 min
Risk and RiseThe Journey of Success of the Entrepreneur, with Allon Raiz The journey of entrepreneurship is full of ups and downs, and failures and successes. If we are to take risks and rise through this journey, we need to grow personally and evolve in our inner capacities, including our self belief and self worth. Allon outlines how successful entrepreneurs manage inevitable failure, giving us practical tips on how to get up and going again after a setback, and also how to view success so we don't become complacent. Allon explains how South Africa is a "shame-based culture" and what we can do about it to help us overcome...2024-03-1450 min
Risk and RiseThe onematchstick story, with Telana Simpson This podcast 'Risk & Rise' was born out of the onematchstick project. In this episode Telana Simpson, known as the 'Matchstick Girl' for this extraordinary journey of trading one matchstick up for office space, explains how she completed her onematchstick mission on January 12, 2024. After 13 steps of bartering and trading, her final trade was with Allon Raiz, and she has secured 6 months of office space in Johannesburg. Telana explains the mission of empowering start-up entrepreneurs, and how 'Risk & Rise' is part of the final onematchstick Office. She also announces how the o...2024-02-2923 minMatt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS798-Secrets of Scale - S1:E2 - Paths To Scale (LIVE EVENT)Send us a textS1:E2 - In this session we explore the different paths to scaling a business for an entrepreneur. Some businesses scale easier than others e.g restaurant vs AirBNB and so these represent different paths to scale for the owners. We discuss this and much, much more.The Secrets of Scale series of events are designed to help entrepreneurs understand the dynamics and challenges of scaling a business and will empower attendees with the skills, insights and principles necessary to enable a business to scale on a world stage....2024-02-1427 minMatt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS797: Secrets of Scale - S1:E1 - Fundamentals Of Scale (LIVE EVENT)Send us a textS1:E1 - in this session we land some fundamentals that every entrepreneur should know before they start to scale their business. We share insights and principles related to scale, why the entrepreneur is the single biggest barrier to scale and much, much more.The Secrets of Scale series of events are designed to help entrepreneurs understand the dynamics and challenges of scaling a business and will empower attendees with the skills, insights and principles necessary to enable a business to scale their business on a world stage.YOUR...2024-02-1439 min
Raizor's EdgeSuccession – It’s hiding in your businessIs succession planning only for large corporate companies? Not according to Allon Raiz who, in this episode of 20 Lessons Over 20 Years, advocates for early thinking about succession in entrepreneurial businesses. Having a succession plan in place not only makes your business more attractive to investors, it also helps to mitigate any potential crises in terms of leadership and management. Allon discusses supporting your middle management in terms of succession to increase your business’s performance and value. Listen Now > · www.raizcorp.com2023-10-2710 min
African PerspectiveGetting The Best Out of Mentorship During Enterprise Incubation - Allon Raiz and David Mashamba2023-07-3135 minAfrican PerspectiveBest Advice Ever in Business And Life - Allon Raiz/Robin Banks/Michael Jackson2023-07-311h 45African PerspectiveAllon Raiz Shares Best Advice on Entrepreneurship2023-07-3104 min
Raizor's EdgeThe lazy vision statementIn the whirlwind of starting a new business, the original vision tends to get lost for a while but, in Allon Raiz’ experience, if entrepreneurs don’t rekindle their relationship with their vision within two years of the startup grind, the business is far less likely to thrive. But, a word of caution, a vision statement is not the same thing as a vision. Allon has gone on record as saying the vision statement is a gross generalisation of a business direction and has little value in directing the business or inspiring the team. If you want to understand how to b...2023-06-2322 min
Big Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Performance management strategiesIt’s very important to have a performance management strategy around your sales team. In the words of Allon Raiz: "Performance management is a requirement for growth.” It’s advisable to set targets for your teams and let sales and marketing teams report to you as HOD, even though you’re the MD or CEO.2023-01-2006 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Closing sales dealsGary Roux Junior joined his father in their family business called Aerial and Satellite City (AS City) as the MD, and his challenge is that it seems as if only himself and his father can close deals. He steps into conversation with Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp on how to overcome this challenge.2023-01-2011 minMatt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS544 - Chapter 4 Harness Your Fears, Your Inner Game AudiobookSend us a textThe Matt Brown show has decided to release all chapters of Amazon's #1 Best Seller Your Inner Game. In this podstorm, Matt does a live read of each chapter from the book. We also have an exclusive interview with Matt hosted by Entrepreneur Magz editor Nadine Todd.Player: Allon Raiz, CEO RaizcorpPrinciple: I will not be fearless. I will be fear-lessNamed must your fear be before banish it you can.– YODAAudiobook available on AudibleMattbrownshow.com S...2023-01-0425 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - “Loving the hunt” - sales ratiosAllon Raiz believes that entrepreneurs should gamify their sales ratios - set your ratios and start playing a game with yourself. How long did it take the last time to get to the right person? How much effort the last time? How much research the last time? To get tips around “loving the hunt” join Allon Raiz in our Entrepreneurial Academy slot.2022-11-1003 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - How to get competitive advantageHow do you get competitive advantage? Specialise, specialise, specialise. The public needs to know you for one thing and seek your services for that one thing. Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp, guides Ginen Moodley from Moodley Attorneys around how to build a trusted brand and how to resist changing the brand too often with new offerings.2022-11-1009 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - The advantages of having a business partnerAllon Raiz firmly believes that having a business partner is a great advantage, especially when the person is totally different from you to balance out your weak points. To get tips on the advantages of having a partner, join Allon Raiz in our Entrepreneurial Academy slot.2022-11-0403 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - What to consider before you investIf you want to invest in a business, there are a few questions to ask yourself. Do you want a majority or minority stake? Do you see yourself as a partner or an investor - get involved in the day to day running or just attend board meetings? How are you going to get a return on investment and what is that return? Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp, takes Tebogo Moloi from Oakantswe Construction and Projects on the journey of being a potential investor/partner.2022-11-0410 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Daily demands on an entrepreneurEntrepreneurs play many roles; dreamers, architects, drivers, comforters, followers. Allon Raiz unpacks these principles in our Entrepreneurial Academy slot.2022-10-2803 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Quality vs quantity of assets“It’s about the quality of your assets, not the quantity”. Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp, steps into conversation with Tyy Ford from Aktiv60 who manages gyms and physical rehabilitation centres. Allon also urges Tyy to walk away when a contract threatens his bottom line as the client may be the only one who ends up winning.2022-10-2811 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Greylisting part 1 of 2It’s sort-of accepted that South Africa will be greylisted in February 2023. How did it all start? Who is the FATF? What is greylisting? What will the impact be on SME’s? Juanita Steenekamp from SAICA joins Allon Raiz to unpack money laundering, terrorist financing and the struggle to get all banks on board to report suspicious transactions. The FIC is currently fighting a bit of a losing battle due to lack of resources.2022-10-2108 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Specialisation is keySpecialise. Build your brand around specialisation. Find the hardest thing to do in your industry. Specialise in that. The more specialisation it requires, the more money you can make. Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp, unpacks the principles of specialisation in our Entrepreneurial Academy slot.2022-10-1404 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Disadvantages of too many offeringsA classic mistake many entrepreneurs make is to offer too many services and in the process they are known for none. Allon Raiz guides Kgomotso Ramatlou from Pishon Cleaning & Gardening Services to separate these two entities and in the end, choose one and specialise.2022-10-1410 min
Raizor's EdgeWho else is doing something similar?Join Allon Raiz in episode 33 of The Successful Pitch. Over the next 20 episodes, Allon will take you through some common questions investors ask and what they are looking for in your answers.
This week’s question is “who else is doing something similar to you in the world?” Tune in to find out why it’s important to answer this on a global scale and which direction an investor wants you to take when you answer. Listen Now >2022-10-1101 minThe Successful PitchWho else is doing something similar?Join Allon Raiz in episode 33 of The Successful Pitch. Over the next 20 episodes, Allon will take you through some common questions investors ask and what they are looking for in your answers.
This week’s question is “who else is doing something similar to you in the world?” Tune in to find out why it’s important to answer this on a global scale and which direction an investor wants you to take when you answer. Listen Now >2022-10-1101 minBig Small Business ShowBig Small Business Show - The what, if then, if not then and then if principlesEstablish a goal. That’s called the what. What are you trying to establish? Now two variables step in - if then and if not, then... The latter means you need to anticipate things not happening and change your strategy. if it works, you go on to then if. Plan, revisit, test, look at alternatives, execute what works or take a step backwards and start again. Allon Raiz unpacks these principles in our Entrepreneurial Academy slot.2022-10-0704 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - How to delegateIt’s totally normal for business founders to do sales, marketing, finance, networking, operations & strategy all by themselves in the beginning days. But as the business grows, it’s important to decide which one of these duties to give away first to someone else to lead that part of the business. Dimakatso Ramahlodi from Maledi Fresh steps into conversation with Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp.2022-10-0711 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Advantages of overdraftsIf you give your clients what they want, you have a great product and you’ll sell without trouble. But then why is an overdraft recommended when things are actually going well? Sashen Moodley from iMita Building Solutions steps into conversation with Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp.2022-09-2311 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Targets relative to strategyAllon Raiz gives his feedback to the entrepreneurs, followed by our series on building a FMCG brand. How do you design your targets relative to your strategy? Automatic excel spreadsheet target-setting is actually something entrepreneurs should avoid. Ryan “chef” Lurie from Namyajapan unpacks.2022-09-2310 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Product-Margin fitIf your business is Product-Market fit, it’s great. If it’s Product-Margin fit as well, it’s a bargain. Allon Raiz gives tips on how to reach this ideal situation in our Entrepreneurial Academy slot.2022-09-2304 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Husband-wife teamsIn our Entrepreneurial Academy slot, Allon Raiz discusses husband-wife teams. It’s recommended that define their roles and that the person in charge has veto rights in this role. Also, discussions in the car are not meetings - a weekly meeting with an agenda is recommended.2022-09-1605 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Outsource or not in the FMCG spaceAllon Raiz gives his feedback to the entrepreneurs, followed by our series on building a FMCG brand. Should I manufacture or outsource my product in the FMCG space? Nine out of 10 times it’s cheaper to outsource because if you manufacture yourself, you’re looking at a much longer lead time to build your business. Ryan “chef” Lurie, Founder of Namyajapan, unpacks.2022-09-1609 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Building processes & proceduresBefore you document processes and procedures, you need to build a “machine”. You build a part, refine it and remove yourself. Then you build the next part, refine it and remove yourself. Husband-and-wife team, Jozzler and Lulama Mochocho from Mochocho IT Solutions steps into conversation with Allon Raiz about handing over tasks to others.2022-09-1610 minMatt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS447 - Secrets of Scale LIVE SHOW #1 - Allon Raiz, Rich Mulholland & Howard MannSend us a textThe Secrets of Scale series of events are designed to help entrepreneurs understand the dynamics and challenges of scaling a business and will empower attendees with the skills, insights and principles necessary to enable a business to scale on a world stage.YOUR MASTERS OF SCALE ARE:Allon Raiz (CEO, RaizCorp)Rich Mulholland (Missing Link)Howard Mann (Business Brickyard USA)Full info: Support the show2022-09-071h 44Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS447 - Secrets of Scale LIVE SHOW #1 - Allon Raiz, Rich Mulholland & Howard MannSend us a textThe Secrets of Scale series of events are designed to help entrepreneurs understand the dynamics and challenges of scaling a business and will empower attendees with the skills, insights and principles necessary to enable a business to scale on a world stage.YOUR MASTERS OF SCALE ARE:Allon Raiz (CEO, RaizCorp)Rich Mulholland (Missing Link)Howard Mann (Business Brickyard USA)Full info: Support the show2022-09-071h 44Big Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Selling new products to old customersIt's better & easier to sell a different product into the same market, than it is to sell the same product into a new market. Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp, unpacks this tip in our Entrepreneurial Academy slot.2022-09-0203 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Established vs new marketsMany entrepreneurs have established customers but want to branch out into different fields where they have to build up new customers from scratch. Is it not better to introduce your new product to customers who already trust you? Sibusiso Malinga from Indalo Water Solutions steps into conversation with Allon Raiz.2022-09-0210 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Delegation tipsWhat are you good at, what are you bad at? You hire in what you’re bad at. Then you look at what you’re good at but you don’t like doing it. Then you hire that person in. In our Training Academy slot this week, Allon Raiz, CEO: Raizcorp, discusses how to hold on to what interests you and delegate the rest.2022-08-2603 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Identifying windows of opportunityWhen you want to grow, there are windows of opportunity in your market. If you miss them, you may find yourself in a commoditised environment and then it’s too late. But you may have to change your current role in the company to find & utilise these windows. Desiree Gopal from DG Lab Services steps into conversation with Allon Raiz.2022-08-2609 min
Small Business FocusSmall Business Focus - 5 clues of which businesses will scale and which won'tGuest: Allon Raiz | CEO at Raizcorp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-08-2515 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Cash management as a strategyIn our Training Academy slot, Allon Raiz discusses cash management as a strategy. Build sources of cash, categorise these sources and build relationships with the sources, for example your business banker.2022-08-1205 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Cash management during growthDo you want to grow? If the answer is yes, is your cash flow geared for this process? How do you pay your suppliers and how do your clients pay you? If you’re running out of cash in the middle of this process, you need to put alternative measures in place. Anesh Sukhnandan, Founder of AT Business Solutions & Laptop Distributors, steps into conversation with Allon Raiz to discuss sustainable growth.2022-08-1210 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Pitfalls of having the gift of the gabIn our Training Academy slot, Allon Raiz gives pointers to entrepreneurs who have the gift of the gab. Build your brand outside of you, build a team that is stronger than you and work on your core competencies.2022-08-0504 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Franchising tipsBespoke furniture manufacturing, events, rentals, interior design... How does all of this fit into plans to franchise? And will the dream to train and transfer skills be part of the package? Cindy Malaza from Timeless Opulence steps into conversation with Allon Raiz about her goals for the future.2022-08-0510 min
Small Business FocusSmall Business Focus - 3 Strategies to master scaling for small businessesGuest: Allon Raiz | CEO at Raizcorp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-03-2415 min
Other Peoples MoneyOther People’s Money - Allon Raiz, founder and CEO of RaizcorpGuest: Allon Raiz | CEO at Raizcorp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-01-1022 min
Deepak Has CoffeeAllon Raiz: Conquering the Journey of Entrepreneurship (Part 2)On today’s episode Allon Raiz shares the common misconceptions of young entrepreneurs and how he shifted his mindset to focus on the long-game of business. Listen in as Deepak and Allon discuss creating a support system, passion vs. commitment, and why your team hires are critical to your success from the beginning. Allon is a co-founder of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation South Africa and Rural Roots, and is on the advisory and judging boards of numerous local and international NGOs and entrepreneurial awards. His passion for and focus on the development of entrepreneurs attracted the attention of the...2021-12-1523 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Working in and not on the businessMarc-Gregory is a visual artist and asked Allon for guidance on how to work in the business, not on it. Allon Raiz humorously replied that it’s the first time he’s ever had this question :)2021-12-0913 minDeepak Has CoffeeAllon Raiz: Conquering the Journey of EntrepreneurshipOn today’s episode Allon Raiz discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship. Listen in as Deepak and Allon discuss pushing through burnout, keeping a positive mindset, and how to conquer the challenges of being an entrepreneur. Allon is a co-founder of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation South Africa and Rural Roots, and is on the advisory and judging boards of numerous local and international NGOs and entrepreneurial awards. His passion for and focus on the development of entrepreneurs attracted the attention of the World Economic Forum (WEF) which, in 2008, recognised Allon as a Young Global Leader. As an acco...2021-12-0822 minBig Small Business ShowThe Big Small Business Show - Empowering entrepreneurs to deliver sales pitchesPeterson Khumalo, Director of KnM Chartered Accountants, joins Allon Raiz in conversation around how to prepare entrepreneurs for growth and scaling. Allon guides that a good starting point would be to train entrepreneurs to deliver smooth and polished elevator sales pitches2021-11-2613 min
Classic BusinessGovernment must be more targeted with its interventions to stimulate job rich growthAllon Raiz, CEO of Raizcorp Classic1027 on Twitter #ClassicBusiness · Classic1027 on Facebook #ClassicBusiness2021-06-0907 minClassic 1027Government must be more targeted with its interventions to stimulate job rich growthAllon Raiz, CEO of Raizcorp2021-06-0907 min
Candid Conversations with Charles Hsuan from Flying Kite#40: Allon Raiz – You need a compelling economic right to exist, not fundingAllon Raiz has worked as a business ProsperatorTM for over 20 years. He’s also authored two books. Through his company, Raizcorp, Allon assists entrepreneurs to prosper in their ventures. If a business (idea) is valuable, Allon is happy to help. In his view, a business doesn’t need funding to ensure success. Rather, enterprises need to be sustainable and run by someone dedicated.
Allon established Raizcorp as a way to pay forward the initial help offered to him by his mentor. Raizcorp does this by equipping fellow entrepreneurs through various education and training initiatives. The company also offe...2021-05-3122 min
Raizor's Edge5/7 - Deliberately Designing Your Recruitment ProcessLess experienced entrepreneurs who haven’t had the privilege of being burned by previous mistakes tend to make very common recruitment errors, says Raizcorp CEO Allon Raiz in this episode of our #AvoidingHiringMistakes podcast series. By deliberately designing a recruitment process, you are less likely to make some of these mistakes and more likely to be successful in hiring suitable staff while also reducing the likelihood of your new recruit leaving too soon. Allon talks us through how to think through the design of your recruitment process. Join The Community →2021-04-2124 min
Raizor's Edge2/7 - Avoid Knee-Jerk HiringAs entrepreneurs, we shouldn’t allow our egos to dictate the number of people we employ. Hiring for the sake of hiring or because we have a problem right now can come with costs relating to profit, efficiency and unnecessary complexity – costs that most businesses simply can’t afford. In this episode, Allon Raiz urges entrepreneurs to take time to explore and consider multiple options before making the decision to create a new role. Allon explores those options with the listener. Join The Community →2021-03-1026 min
Redefining Tomorrow with David GoldsmithThe Journey to Creating a Resonance Ecosystem with Allon Raiz #132021-02-072h 30
Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS307 - Chapter 4 Harness Your Fears, Your Inner Game AudiobookSend us a textThe Matt Brown show has decided to release all chapters of Amazon's #1 Best Seller Your Inner Game. In this podstorm, Matt does a live read of each chapter from the book. We also have an exclusive interview with Matt hosted by Entrepreneur Magz editor Nadine Todd.Player: Allon Raiz, CEO RaizcorpEpisode: MBS025, MBS105 and MBS143Principle: I will not be fearless. I will be fear-less Named must your fear be before banish it you can.– YODAAud...2021-01-2625 min
#52MeditationsForEntrepreneursMeditation 27: In Awe Of The PossibleWhat is the relationship between your vision and your ability to bring that vision into reality? Allon Raiz describes this often subconscious process in this 27th episode of our #52MeditationsForEntrepreneurs podcast series. More Podcasts Here → · Get The Book →2020-07-0603 min
Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS259 - Getting Down with Brown #003: Scaling Businesses in The New World with Allon RaizSend us a textWe are joined by Allon Raiz(CEO RAIZCORP) on this edition of Getting Down With Brown. This is the fifth time Allon is on the show and the reason for that is no one is more passionate about business than Allon. We answer LIVE voice notes and questions from the audience about scaling businesses in the new world. Pay careful attention to an amazing question from Craig Collins surrounding the youth and gaming.Support the show2020-06-241h 17Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS259 - Getting Down with Brown #003: Scaling Businesses in The New World with Allon RaizSend us a textWe are joined by Allon Raiz(CEO RAIZCORP) on this edition of Getting Down With Brown. This is the fifth time Allon is on the show and the reason for that is no one is more passionate about business than Allon. We answer LIVE voice notes and questions from the audience about scaling businesses in the new world. Pay careful attention to an amazing question from Craig Collins surrounding the youth and gaming.Support the show2020-06-241h 17
Small Business ConversationsAllon Raiz: Survival techniques for small businesses amid Covid-19In this week’s podcast Allon Raiz, CEO of Raizcorp, provides entrepreneurs with a much-needed approach to help small businesses survive the effects of the global pandemic. He discusses leadership, cashflow, and safeguarding current clients, while gaining new markets.2020-06-1710 min
#52MeditationsForEntrepreneursMeditation 24: Asking Questions About ChallengesIn episode 24 of Raizcorp’s 52 Meditations for Entrepreneurs, Allon Raiz discusses the importance of asking different questions when facing new challenges. It’s equally important, though, to avoid the same patterns of thinking when you try to answer these questions. Find Out More → · Get The Book →2020-06-0806 min
#52MeditationsForEntrepreneursMeditation 23: I Am CreativeGreat ideas are only as good as the nurturing process that turns them into reality. Allon Raiz talks about why a certain level of discipline is required for creative thinking in episode 23 of #52MeditationsForEntrepreneurs podcast series. More Podcasts Here → · Get The Book →2020-06-0104 min
Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS220 - LIVE at Raizcorp with Allon Raiz & Dov GirnunSend us a textIn this episode, we are LIVE at Raizcorp with Allon Raiz & Dov Girnun. Matt leads the conversation with Allon and Dov around the impact of the coronavirus on South African businesses and how to be more sustainable in the year 2020. Listen closely as we receive some interesting questions from our live audience of a hundred people.Support the show2020-03-121h 31Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS220 - LIVE at Raizcorp with Allon Raiz & Dov GirnunSend us a textIn this episode, we are LIVE at Raizcorp with Allon Raiz & Dov Girnun. Matt leads the conversation with Allon and Dov around the impact of the coronavirus on South African businesses and how to be more sustainable in the year 2020. Listen closely as we receive some interesting questions from our live audience of a hundred people.Support the show2020-03-121h 31
African Tech RoundupDr Shingi Munyeza & Allon Raiz on Entrepreneurial Strategy and Zimbabwe's Commercial PotentialAfter hosting of a live panel session at #Leaderex2019 in Sandton, Johannesburg themed, "Accelerating Zimbabwean Entrepreneurial Ventures", Andile Masuku, sat down with Zimbabwean businessman and presidential advisor Dr Shingi Munyeza and South African entrepreneur Allon Raiz for a relaxed podcast taping.
Before making his mark as an entrepreneur, Dr Munyeza built a storied corporate career that saw him grow from being a clerk at Ernst & Young to a heavy-hitting advertising industry executive, and later, and perhaps most famously, to being the CEO of African Sun, one of Zimbabwe’s leading hospitality groups. Dr Munyeza has since evolved into one of hi...2019-10-071h 02
Shapers Podcast#14: Allon Raiz - African Business Incubator, Founder & CEO: RaizcorpAllon Raiz is "a collector of entrepreneurs." He has built, in the words of The Economist, "the only true business incubator on the African continent”. And he has done this without any government assistance. Over 19 years, he has incubated 12500 businesses, of which over 500 are currently in his Raizcorp program. These businesses maintain an average revenue growth rate of 41 %, and 238% profit growth rate. He has developed a scientific process of identifying high potential entrepreneurs and assisting them to sidestep costly mistakes and be the best that they can be. He writes, he lectures, and generally, he is a pr...2019-05-081h 30
Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS143 - Twenty Tweets of Truth, with Allon Raiz - CEO RaizcorpSend us a textTruth. In the context of entrepreneurship, the truth is rarely pure and never simple. Unless you’re Allon Raiz with a Twitter account. Allon is the founder of Raizcorp, a business prosperator that supports the growth of entrepreneurs. Raizcorp currently looks after about 500 businesses across South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe and Tanzania, and about 12 000 businesses have gone through Raizcorp’s programmes over the years. He is more exposed to the realities of entrepreneurship than anyone I know and has a clear view on the truth behind the challenges we have to overcome on a daily basi...2019-01-281h 25Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS143 - Twenty Tweets of Truth, with Allon Raiz - CEO RaizcorpSend us a textTruth. In the context of entrepreneurship, the truth is rarely pure and never simple. Unless you’re Allon Raiz with a Twitter account. Allon is the founder of Raizcorp, a business prosperator that supports the growth of entrepreneurs. Raizcorp currently looks after about 500 businesses across South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe and Tanzania, and about 12 000 businesses have gone through Raizcorp’s programmes over the years. He is more exposed to the realities of entrepreneurship than anyone I know and has a clear view on the truth behind the challenges we have to overcome on a daily basi...2019-01-281h 25
Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS138 - 2018 Finale! Guest Hosted by Carmen MurraySend us a textReflection. Reflection is one of the most under used yet powerful tools for success. My good friend Allon Raiz, the CEO of Raizcorp recently put out a tweet which said: “Holidays in the past used to be about R&R, rest and recreation, a 20th century concept. I think R&R needs a new definition for the 21st century. Rest and #Reflection. Quality quiet time to reflect is so hard to find and is critically important in today's manic fast paced world. In this, the final episode of the Matt Brown Show in 2018, I in...2018-12-211h 27
Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS105 - Secrets of Scale LIVE SHOW #1 - Allon Raiz, Rich Mulholland & Howard MannSend us a textThe Secrets of Scale series of events are designed to help entrepreneurs understand the dynamics and challenges of scaling a business and will empower attendees with the skills, insights and principles necessary to enable a business to scale on a world stage.YOUR MASTERS OF SCALE ARE:Allon Raiz (CEO, RaizCorp)Rich Mulholland (Missing Link)Howard Mann (Business Brickyard USA)Full info: www.qkt.io/secretsofscalewww.mattbrownmedia.co.zaSupport the show2018-05-251h 44Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeMBS105 - Secrets of Scale LIVE SHOW #1 - Allon Raiz, Rich Mulholland & Howard MannSend us a textThe Secrets of Scale series of events are designed to help entrepreneurs understand the dynamics and challenges of scaling a business and will empower attendees with the skills, insights and principles necessary to enable a business to scale on a world stage.YOUR MASTERS OF SCALE ARE:Allon Raiz (CEO, RaizCorp)Rich Mulholland (Missing Link)Howard Mann (Business Brickyard USA)Full info: www.qkt.io/secretsofscalewww.mattbrownmedia.co.zaSupport the show2018-05-251h 44
Africa Business NewsBest Advice in Business And Life - Antonio de GouveiaOrganized by The South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, three international legends in the fields of Mind Power, Change, Growth, and Entrepreneurship came together in one venue to share their best advice ever in business and life generally.
Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.
Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Power and Personal Ma...2018-05-0856 min
Africa Business NewsBest Advice in Business And Life - Antonio de GouveiaOrganized by The South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, three international legends in the fields of Mind Power, Change, Growth, and Entrepreneurship came together in one venue to share their best advice ever in business and life generally.Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Po...2018-05-0856 min
African PerspectivesBest Advice in Business And Life - Antonio de GouveiaOrganized by The South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, three international legends in the fields of Mind Power, Change, Growth, and Entrepreneurship came together in one venue to share their best advice ever in business and life generally.Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Po...2018-05-0811 min
African PerspectiveBest Advice in Business And Life - Antonio de GouveiaOrganized by The South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, three international legends in the fields of Mind Power, Change, Growth, and Entrepreneurship came together in one venue to share their best advice ever in business and life generally.Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Po...2018-05-0806 min
Africa Business NewsAllon Raiz Shares Best Advice on EntrepreneurshipAllon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business-incubation
industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine
incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.
Allon is the author of two best-selling entrepreneurial books – Lose the Business Plan and What to Do
When You Want to Give Up. He hosted the first national radio show on entrepreneurship in South Africa
in 2004; wrote and hosted the first South African prime-time entrepreneurship reality television show;
and created and published an ongoing entrepreneurial cartoon strip. Al...2018-04-1956 min
African PerspectivesAllon Raiz Shares Best Advice on EntrepreneurshipAllon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business-incubationindustry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuineincubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.Allon is the author of two best-selling entrepreneurial books – Lose the Business Plan and What to DoWhen You Want to Give Up. He hosted the first national radio show on entrepreneurship in South Africain 2004; wrote and hosted the first South African prime-time entrepreneurship reality television show;and created and pu...2018-04-1907 minAfrican PerspectiveAllon Raiz Shares Best Advice on EntrepreneurshipAllon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business-incubationindustry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuineincubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.Allon is the author of two best-selling entrepreneurial books – Lose the Business Plan and What to DoWhen You Want to Give Up. He hosted the first national radio show on entrepreneurship in South Africain 2004; wrote and hosted the first South African prime-time entrepreneurship reality television show;and created and pu...2018-04-1902 min
SME FundingUnpacking interview techniques, give research tips and discuss funding EQ in generalAllon Raiz, CEO of Raizcorp, joins hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee to unpack interview techniques, give research tips and discuss funding EQ in general.2018-04-1623 minSME ZoneUnpacking interview techniques, give research tips and discuss funding EQ in generalAllon Raiz, CEO of Raizcorp, joins hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee to unpack interview techniques, give research tips and discuss funding EQ in general.2018-04-1623 min
Africa Business NewsBest Advice Ever in Business And Life - Allon Raiz/Robin Banks/Michael JacksonOrganized by The South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, three international legends in the fields of Mind Power, Change, Growth, and Entrepreneurship came together in one venue to share their best advice ever in business and life generally.
Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.
Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Power and Personal Ma...2018-04-1356 min
African PerspectivesBest Advice Ever in Business And Life - Allon Raiz/Robin Banks/Michael JacksonOrganized by The South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, three international legends in the fields of Mind Power, Change, Growth, and Entrepreneurship came together in one venue to share their best advice ever in business and life generally.Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Po...2018-04-131h 44African PerspectiveBest Advice Ever in Business And Life - Allon Raiz/Robin Banks/Michael JacksonOrganized by The South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, three international legends in the fields of Mind Power, Change, Growth, and Entrepreneurship came together in one venue to share their best advice ever in business and life generally.Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Po...2018-04-131h 37
African PerspectivesGetting The Best Out of Mentorship During Enterprise Incubation - Allon Raiz and David MashambaThe role of mentorship (it takes a village to raise an entrepreneur)Entrepreneurship (and entrepreneurship education) has long been lauded as a solution to economic marginalization – a way to get disenfranchised young people in particular into the economy. African continent is rich in diversity – in language, culture, and perspectives – which has fostered innovation and creativity across a broad spectrum of categories – TechCrunchThis modern-day scramble for Africa also has nothing to do with the colonization of African territory by European powers between 1881 and 1914 but is rather about the hunt for the Next Big Thing. From Cairo to Kigali...2018-02-2737 min
Africa Podcast NetworkGetting The Best Out of Mentorship During Enterprise Incubation - Allon Raiz and David MashambaThe role of mentorship (it takes a village to raise an entrepreneur)<br />Entrepreneurship (and entrepreneurship education) has long been lauded as a solution to economic marginalization – a way to get disenfranchised young people in particular into the economy. <br /><br />African continent is rich in diversity – in language, culture, and perspectives – which has fostered innovation and creativity across a broad spectrum of categories – TechCrunch<br />This modern-day scramble for Africa also has nothing to do with the colonization of African territory by European powers between 1881 and 1914 but is rather about the hunt for...2018-02-2737 minAfrican PerspectiveGetting The Best Out of Mentorship During Enterprise Incubation - Allon Raiz and David MashambaThe role of mentorship (it takes a village to raise an entrepreneur)Entrepreneurship (and entrepreneurship education) has long been lauded as a solution to economic marginalization – a way to get disenfranchised young people in particular into the economy. African continent is rich in diversity – in language, culture, and perspectives – which has fostered innovation and creativity across a broad spectrum of categories – TechCrunchThis modern-day scramble for Africa also has nothing to do with the colonization of African territory by European powers between 1881 and 1914 but is rather about the hunt for the Next Big Thing. From Cairo to Kigali...2018-02-2732 min
Africa Business NewsGetting The Best Out of Mentorship During Enterprise Incubation - Allon Raiz and David MashambaThe role of mentorship (it takes a village to raise an entrepreneur)
Entrepreneurship (and entrepreneurship education) has long been lauded as a solution to economic marginalization – a way to get disenfranchised young people in particular into the economy.
African continent is rich in diversity – in language, culture, and perspectives – which has fostered innovation and creativity across a broad spectrum of categories – TechCrunch
This modern-day scramble for Africa also has nothing to do with the colonization of African territory by European powers between 1881 and 1914 but is rather about the hunt for the Next Big Thing. From Cairo to Kigali, Cape Town to Lagos...2018-02-2756 minSME FundingUnpacking interview techniquesAllon Raiz, CEO of Raizcorp, joins hosts Lynette Ntuli and Kumaran Padayachee to unpack interview techniques, give research tips and discuss funding EQ in general.2017-10-1623 min
MisterBA - Your Business Analyst Podcast. START and GROW a Business : Online Business | Passive Income | Business Startup | Business Automation | Business Ideas | Business ModelsMBA 046: Raise your Business to New Levels with ALLON RAIZFounder and CEO of Raizcorp, the largest private, unfunded incubator on the African continent.
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Matt Brown Show - Telling the stories of influencers and business thought leaders, one conversation at a timeDKS025 - Allon Raiz, CEO RaizCorpSend us a textIn this episode we explore “the fear of failure” and how entrepreneurs can overcome it and ultimately succeed.Support the show2016-06-2647 min
Afternoon TalkWHAT DOES 21ST CENTURY MOTHERHOOD ENTAIL?Objective: -To ask, in the 21st century where women are juggling careers and motherhood, what challenges do mothers face?Guest: Sharon Van Wyk - Parenting, lifestyle & health blogger. 2015 Winner best parenting blog - African Blogger Awards. Married mom of 2 via adoption.Guest: Nikki Bush - Speaker, author & thought leaderShe is the co-author of three bestselling books: Future-proof Your Child (Penguin, 2008) co-authored with Dr Graeme Codrington, Easy Answers to Awkward Questions (Metz Press, 2009) co-authored with Ilze Alberts and Tech-Savvy Parenting (Bookstorm, 2014) co-authored with Arthur Goldstuck. She is currently writing Raising Entrepreneurs (Bookstorm) with Allon Raiz...2016-05-0229 min
Money Show Small Business FocusSmall Business Focus: Lessons From Oxford 29 January 2015Allon Raiz, CEO of Raiz Corp has recently come back from Oxford where he lectured and met with some of the professors. There was an interesting discussion around “the study of entrepreneur characteristics” for example: smoking at an early age and the likelihood of being an entrepreneur and the results from this study.2015-01-2916 min
Money Show Small Business FocusSmall Business Focus: With Allon Raiz 16 October 2014Allon Raiz, CEO of Raiz Corp2014-10-1618 min
Money Show Small Business FocusSmall Business Focus: Entrepreneur Guiding 24 July 2014Allon Raiz, CEO of Raizcorp with why Entrepreneur Guiding might be a better alternative Mentorship and Coaching.2014-07-2416 min