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MBS166 - How to scale into the UK with Wayne Zwiers, CEO Black Beard Technologies Jun 19, 2019

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Scale. If you’re not scaling and you want to, you need to examine the four legs of the table: people, strategy, execution and cash. I’ve just returned from London Tech Week and scaling up in international markets like the UK is a key focus area for technology startups, investors and the Department of International Trade. 1.8 billion pounds was invested into UK tech startups in 2018 alone so if you’re a tech startup with a global vision there has never been a more exciting time to push go on an expansion strategy for your business. But what does that look like, exactly? Our guest today is Wayne Zwiers, the founder and CEO of Blackbeard Technologies, SA tech play who is expanding into the UK market. Wayne has also been voted as the CEO of the year at Africa Tech Week. So without further adeu

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MBS164 - Kate Moodley, Author I.INC Personal Branding Jun 06, 2019

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Authenticity. Being authentic is more difficult in this day and age and yet it is more vital than ever before. It’s about more than differentiating yourself from the crowd, being truly authentic requires diving into a deep reservoir of patience and understanding, it’s taking the time to deconstruct the victories and defeats that make you who you are, and having the self awareness to reflect on your own narrative and using your newly acquired knowledge to write your own hero’s journey. Today I’m joined by no other than the massively passionate and successful Kate Moodley, professional speaker, business woman and the author of ‘I Inc’. A mother by day and a personal branding and leadership guru by night, join us for an exciting episode as we discuss the importance of owning your unique personal brand and how to navigate yourself and team as an inspirational leader. It’s time to discover who you are and who you can be, so without further ado enter Kate Moodley.

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MBS163 - How to Play Bigger, with Christopher Lochhead (2x International Best Selling Author) May 31, 2019

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Learning. Learning is more than filling your mind with random facts about the world, true learning is going through the process of wanting to be better, to think deeper and apply your life lessons to achieve more and write your own legacy. Today I’m joined by one of the greatest strategic minds of our time, Christopher Lochhead, an entrepreneur, serial CMO, Business Podcaster and Author of the books “Play Bigger” and “Niche Down.” When he’s not surfing, skiing or mountain biking he’s changing the lens on the way we see business. Join us for an exciting and hilarious episode as we deconstruct the world of innovation, marketing, category design, why the Kardashians are the worst thing to happen to the human race and how to think differently to separate yourself from the rest of the pack to dominate your narrative. So without further ado, enter Christopher Lochhead.

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MBS162 - How to become a Millionaire at age 22, with Albert Van Wyk May 23, 2019

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Hustling. Hustling is all about seeing an opportunity and fulfilling a need, it’s about putting in the effort that no one else is willing to do, from early morning missions to late night lay-overs. Today I'm joined by Albert Van Wyk, the definition of a hustler, he made his first million at the tender age of 22. As a self made millionaire, Albert was bitten by the entrepreneurial as early as primary school, selling toys to his friends and learning how to scale a business while most of us were still learning our ABC’s. Join us to learn how to think like a millionaire as we discuss the never let die mindset, giving back to the community, your reason for motivation and how to visualise and achieve your wildest dreams. So without further ado enter Albert Van Wyk.

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MBS161 - Lorna Maseko - Professional Chef & Media Personality May 10, 2019

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Hunger. Hunger is more than the need to fill your stomach, it is the very drive that differentiates dreamers from doers and lackluster from legendary. Today I’m joined by the hungry and fiercely passionate Lorna Maseko. As a talented TV Presenter, Professional Chef, Choreographer and Media Director, Lorna knows a thing or two about being persistent and determined in chasing her ambitions. Born in Alexandra township she has become one of the most popular media personalities in the country with an Instagram following of over 500,000 people. Join us for a different kind of Matt Brown Show episode, as we discuss her rocky road to self realisation and achievement through her many walks of life. So without further ado, enter the beautiful and successful Lorna Maseko.

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MBS160 - AI, Simulations & Tech with Vian Chinner, CEO Xineoh May 06, 2019

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Artificial Intelligence. Today I’m joined by Vian Chinner, the CEO of Xineoh, a technology company that specialises in developing Artificial Intelligence and machine learning solutions, but more specifically, they have developed a platform that they say can predict consumer behaviour. Xineoh has raised several million dollars in seed funding over the last two years from a myriad of high profile investors in North America, and are one company that lives the world of AI everyday. Vian is an engineer with some profound thoughts about the nature of our universe, how it works and believes that based on data he sees, that we’re probably living in a simulation. So, on this episode of the Matt Brown Show, will it be the red pill or the blue pill? Let’s find out with no other than Vian Chinner.

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MBS159 - Money Trees, with Scott Picken - Founder & CEO Wealth Migrate Apr 23, 2019

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They say money makes the world go round, but they never tell you why. Today I’m joined by Scott Picken the founder and CEO of Wealth Migrate, an innovative fintech company that offers real estate investments on its online marketplace through crowd funding. Join us as we cover the world of investments and the grand stage of finances, how to navigate and overcome the obstacles that are essential in being successful in business and in life. There is no way to predict the future but there are ways you can stack the deck in your favour and that starts by making better financial decisions, because as Scott puts it, it’s not knowledge that is power but rather it is applied knowledge that is power. So without further ado enter Scott Picken.

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MBS158 - Watts Involved, with David Watts LIVE on MIX FM 93.8 Apr 18, 2019

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I was recently interviewed by the radio personality David Watts live on MIX FM - we explore how I built Digital Kungfu into the Best Tech Startup in Africa, the Matt Brown Show and the Dreamers Dojo. Enjoy!

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MBS157 - Trash and Treasure, with Gift Lubele (Top 100 Most Influential Young Entrepreneurs) Apr 05, 2019

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Let’s talk about trash, yes, trash doesn’t seem to be much more than last night’s take out, or a black plastic bag that gets picked up once a week. And we all know the saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” and Gift Lubele took that literally and is revolutionising the way we see rubbish. Gift is has recently been voted as the top 100 most influential young african entrepreneurs and from humble beginnings in a local johannesburg township, he has built a thriving tech startup that is on a mission to become the world's largest recycling company with no owned infrastructure. Join Gift and myself as he takes us on the journey of his success from choosing between transport and food to being the founder of Kubito which is not just a recycling company but rather a green innovation company that is changes waste into innovation by working with entrepreneurs in the townships to create a multitude of items from recycled waste. Listen in and discover the trials and tribulations of coming from a humble beginning and rising to the occasion to become a successful entrepreneur in the ever changing landscape that is South Africa with a goal to be the biggest recycling company without any assets. So without further ado enter Gift Lubele.

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MBS156 - Swimming With Sharks, Gavin Moffat Mar 29, 2019

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Sharks. They say you shouldn’t swim with sharks, but today we are going to do just that! You get work and you get play and you’d think that both require very different attitudes and approaches, but what if I told you that you could approach both with a more wholesome and well-rounded philosophy for happier and more effective outcomes? Gavin Moffat is a successful South African entrepreneur, scuba diver and marketing and communications expert. He is also the author of “Swimming with Sharks”, a book about guidelines on how to survive and thrive in today’s business world with a strong mentality and a smile. With a healthy attitude towards learning, Gavin takes us on a journey of self discovery and reflection. The journey ultimately leads to a mindset that adapts to the changes in your working and everyday life, giving you the tools to work in a team, analyse, reflect and adapt. Follow myself and Gavin into this exciting episode for a happier and more effective way to work and play. So without further ado enter Gavin Moffat…

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