Dan Nicholl Talks Business Unknown: Recent Episodes
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We are thrilled to kick off our new series ‘Business Unknown’ with Dan Nicholl
They discuss the challenges of running a business during these precarious times, and the course of his career from the early days, including the steps he took to get where he is. He shares his message for all those who are worried about the future of their businesses and the economy in South Africa.
This week on ‘Business Unknown’, Dan chats to one of the most cheerful and upbeat people he knows, Richard Rushton. They discuss the challenges faced at Distell over the past few months, and how employee wellbeing was top priority. Richard shares what he learnt about maintaining a positive mindset, not only for himself, but for those around him, and also how to embrace the difference between the things you can and can’t control.
See what other valuable lessons he learnt, and how he turned the situation into an opportunity to implement positive growth.
This week on Business Unknown, Dan caught up with CEO of MultiChoice and passionate sports enthusiast, Imtiaz Patel. They discuss his career journey, and how he went from humble beginnings to growing and running a hugely successful company. Imtiaz shares lessons that he learnt along the way, about both business and life, and how he applied them to maximise his success. Watch the video to hear how he developed his company from something small and how he turned a niche in the market into a South African success story.
This week on Business Unknown, Dan Nicholl chats to cyclist, golfer and successful IT wizz, Jeremy Ord. They discuss his passion for cycling, and how he combined it with IT, to create a method for feeding data into sport. Jeremy shares how he turned an idea into thriving business, and how he recognised and embraced various opportunities that came his way. The two speculate on communication and technology in 10 years time, the key to creating your own successful business, morals and values, and what’s truly important in life.
In our fifth episode of ‘Business Unknown’, Dan introduces a "sparkling guest” who is long overdue, Sonja de Bruyn. She shares more about her various and impressive roles, from investment manager to directorships and chairmanships on various boards, over a sumptuous breakfast. They discuss the state of the investment world in the current times, and how she would like to rebalance some of her responsibilities.
In this episode of ‘Business Unknown’, Dan Nicholl chats to Francois Pienaar over a delicious looking lunch. They discuss Francois' various business ventures, and the lessons he took not only from failure, but from success as well. Francois shares some special recollections of World Cup victories, and also some advice for all South Africans feeling overwhelmed by these uncertain times.
This week on Business Unknown, Dan catches up with “the go to guy when it comes to start-ups in South Africa”, Michael Jordaan. They discuss how he made his way into the banking world at the start of his career, after his time in the navy. Michael shares some words of advice for those who are worried about their own businesses and the current state of economic affairs, and it’s all about focusing on creating the future that you want for yourself.
In this episode of ‘Business Unknown’ with Dan Nicholl, we hear from Ravi Naidoo, the brains behind the Design Indaba. They discuss Ravi’s pursuit of a medical career before making a complete 180 in his chosen path, as well as what it means to be the first South African sent to outer space. Watch to find out what inspired him to reinvent himself, motivated him to follow his passion and how he found the courage and determination to do what he was meant to do. #LoveChange
We are thrilled to kick off our new series ‘Business Unknown’ with Dan Nicholl
In this episode, Dan chats to a “tour de force in South African entertainment,” Greg Maloka of Kaya FM. They discuss the challenges of running a business during these precarious times, and the course of his career from the early days, including the steps he took to get where he is. He shares his message for all those who are worried about the future of their businesses and the economy in South Africa.