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. Help keep our woman safe out there. You can support the Jumpster Campaign on this link - http://www.jumpstarter.co.za/projects/drinkerbell/ About Guest Peach is a businesswoman, entrepreneur and mom of 5 children ranging between the ages of 23 and 17. To say that her life is full is an understatement, but she chooses to be energised, positive and sees opportunity in everything she d ..read more

Have you ever pursued something you love so much that you would do it for free? This week, Linkford Biz talks to acclaimed Radio personality and South African entrepreneur, King David Mashabela. David goes into detail about his life growing up in Mamelodi, northeast of Pretoria and how that shaped who he would become. He further goes into his philosophy of life and what keeps him pushing forward in his Radio career and in business. David's experience in communications gives him the unique qualification to tell us what makes a business successful. In this episode he tells us "The gospel accor ..read more

Youth entrepreneurship has been hailed by many voices as the solution to Africa's high unemployment rate and high levels of poverty. With the continent having over 60% youth, even if only 20% of that would become successful entrepreneurs, Africa would be in safe hands. 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. About Guest Bright Hlongwan ..read more

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. Linkford Biz asks whether these sanctions are still relevant, 20 years later. Why has Zimbabwe not grown out of dependencies for retooling in two decades? Rutendo implores Africa to watch out for so called donors who take more than they give. He likens aid to a hook and a worm which is always a trap for the fish to be caught. LINKS Conne ..read more

If we humor the thought that Africa is the next frontier, we would have to accept that this is new then. But Linkford Biz, still believes that Africa is not the next frontier, it's been the only frontier since the world began. In this episode he 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 ..read more

Today marks the beginning of something special for Africa, A True Voice and reflection of the continent's Business Frontier. In this first of it's kind episode, Bigshot Business Network CEO, Linkford Biz, sparks the African discussion on how business is done and what African youth ought to be looking at as the future of the continent unfolds. He goes on to address the lack of information about African businesses online and what can be done about it. In the midst of a global pandemic, what can African businesses take advantage of in preparation to a post pandemic era. Some of the topics in th ..read more

I sat down with VP of Fund Operations at Ingressive, Uwem Uwemakpan, to talk about his entrepreneurial journey and what he is seeing on the continent in terms of where Africa is going on the business front. Join me, as we explore the what and how of building a business in Africa. About Guest Uwem is a Startup Coach and investor in early-stage startups. He helps entrepreneurs gain the clarity they need to turn their idea/passions into profitable businesses. Uwem is the VP, Fund Operations at Ingressive Capital. LINKS Connect with me BBN Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Connect with Uwem ..read more

I sat down with VP of Fund Operations at Ingressive, Uwem Uwemakpan, to talk about his entrepreneurial journey and what he is seeing on the continent in terms of where Africa is going on the business front. Join me, as we explore the what and how of building a business in Africa. About Guest Uwem is a Startup Coach and investor in early-stage startups. He helps entrepreneurs gain the clarity they need to turn their idea/passions into profitable businesses. Uwem is the VP, Fund Operations at Ingressive Capital. LINKS Connect with me BBN Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Connect with Uwem ..read more

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. LINKS Connect with me BBN Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Connect with Jumanne Mtambalike Afruturist Twitter Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations ..read more

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. LINKS Connect with me BBN Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Connect with Jumanne Mtambalike Afruturist Twitter Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bigshot-business-podcast/donations ..read more