[00:01:00] Introduction and Setting the Scene
[00:02:00] Brent’s Introduction of Richard
[00:03:00] Matt’s Introduction of Brent
[00:05:00] Richard’s Gratitude and Video Views
[00:06:00] Tattoos and Tattoo Stories
[00:08:00] Business in South Africa – Brent’s Perspective
[00:09:00] Business in South Africa – Richard’s Perspective
[00:10:00] Business in South Africa – Matt’s Perspective
[00:11:00] Balancing Perspectives
[00:12:00] Reflecting on Mistakes
[00:14:00]Turning Off a Business Practice
[00:16:00]Building an International Business
00:17:00 – Introduction and discussion of the cyclical nature of the business.
00:18:00 – Reflecting on the past year and the challenges faced.
00:19:00 – Moving to the US and obtaining a green card.
00:20:00 – Considering whether to sell the business or continue growing.
00:21:00 Tough Decisions and Moving to the States
00:22:00 Dealing with Business Challenges and Social Media Backlash
00:23:00 Rebuilding Life and Building a New Network
00:25:00 The Power of Podcasting as a Lead Generation Tool
00:28:00 Show Works Media and the Influence Business
00:29:00 Helping CEOs Become Influencers in Their Market
00:30:00 Keynote on Overcoming Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt
00:31:00- 00:32:00 Belief in African Entrepreneurs
[00:32:00] Labor Laws and Challenges in the South African Business Environment
[00:34:00] Building Businesses in Africa and the Impact of COVID on Small Business Loans
[00:37:00] The Difficulty in Firing Employees and its Impact on Business Growth
[00:39:00] South Africa’s Capitalist Society with Socialist Labor Laws
[00:40:00]Opportunities and Challenges in South Africa
[00:40:00]- [00:43:00]The American Dream and Building a Business & The Benefits of a US-Based Dollar Business
[00:44:00]South Africa’s Cultural Fit with America
[00:45:00]Mac vs. PC and Apple’s Battery
00:47:00: Introducing the topic of old white man aggravation and aging.
00:48:00: Discussing financial planning and eligibility for retirement products.
00:49:00: Expressing frustration with societal changes and feeling out of touch.
00:50:00: Sharing thoughts on gender pronouns and equality in relationships.
00:51:00: Discussing the challenges of understanding gender identity and pronoun usage.
00:52:00: Addressing the topic of transgender athletes in sports.
00:53:00: Reflecting on fear-based responses and discussions about pronouns.
00:54:00: Analyzing the distinction between norms and laws in society.
00:55:00: Contextual Differences and Social Media’s Impact
00:57:00: Social Media as a Marketing Channel
00:59:00:Real-world Impact and Tolerance
01:00:00 Fairness and Equality in Sports
[01:02:00] Life Isn’t Fair
[01:03:00] Trends and Beauty Pageants
[01:04:00] The Transgender Issue
[01:06:00] Making Choices and Dealing with Unfairness
[01:10:00]Perspectives on Inclusion
[01:11:00]Online Encounter and Exchange
[01:14:00]Inclusive Society and Personal Ideals
[01:15:00]Post-Honesty World and Fear of Speaking Up
[01:16:00]Embracing Nuance and Individual Issues
01:23:00 Influence of Religious Point of View
01:24:00 Jordan Peterson’s Communication Style
01:27:00 The Skill of Effective Communication
[01:28:00] Augmented Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence
[01:29:00] AI and Self-Expression
[01:30:00] Democratization of Authorship
[01:31:00]Wrapping Up and Future Discussions
[00:02:00] Brent’s Introduction of Richard
[00:03:00] Matt’s Introduction of Brent
[00:05:00] Richard’s Gratitude and Video Views
[00:06:00] Tattoos and Tattoo Stories
[00:08:00] Business in South Africa – Brent’s Perspective
[00:09:00] Business in South Africa – Richard’s Perspective
[00:10:00] Business in South Africa – Matt’s Perspective
[00:11:00] Balancing Perspectives
[00:12:00] Reflecting on Mistakes
[00:14:00]Turning Off a Business Practice
[00:16:00]Building an International Business
00:17:00 – Introduction and discussion of the cyclical nature of the business.
00:18:00 – Reflecting on the past year and the challenges faced.
00:19:00 – Moving to the US and obtaining a green card.
00:20:00 – Considering whether to sell the business or continue growing.
00:21:00 Tough Decisions and Moving to the States
00:22:00 Dealing with Business Challenges and Social Media Backlash
00:23:00 Rebuilding Life and Building a New Network
00:25:00 The Power of Podcasting as a Lead Generation Tool
00:28:00 Show Works Media and the Influence Business
00:29:00 Helping CEOs Become Influencers in Their Market
00:30:00 Keynote on Overcoming Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt
00:31:00- 00:32:00 Belief in African Entrepreneurs
[00:32:00] Labor Laws and Challenges in the South African Business Environment
[00:34:00] Building Businesses in Africa and the Impact of COVID on Small Business Loans
[00:37:00] The Difficulty in Firing Employees and its Impact on Business Growth
[00:39:00] South Africa’s Capitalist Society with Socialist Labor Laws
[00:40:00]Opportunities and Challenges in South Africa
[00:40:00]- [00:43:00]The American Dream and Building a Business & The Benefits of a US-Based Dollar Business
[00:44:00]South Africa’s Cultural Fit with America
[00:45:00]Mac vs. PC and Apple’s Battery
00:47:00: Introducing the topic of old white man aggravation and aging.
00:48:00: Discussing financial planning and eligibility for retirement products.
00:49:00: Expressing frustration with societal changes and feeling out of touch.
00:50:00: Sharing thoughts on gender pronouns and equality in relationships.
00:51:00: Discussing the challenges of understanding gender identity and pronoun usage.
00:52:00: Addressing the topic of transgender athletes in sports.
00:53:00: Reflecting on fear-based responses and discussions about pronouns.
00:54:00: Analyzing the distinction between norms and laws in society.
00:55:00: Contextual Differences and Social Media’s Impact
00:57:00: Social Media as a Marketing Channel
00:59:00:Real-world Impact and Tolerance
01:00:00 Fairness and Equality in Sports
[01:02:00] Life Isn’t Fair
[01:03:00] Trends and Beauty Pageants
[01:04:00] The Transgender Issue
[01:06:00] Making Choices and Dealing with Unfairness
[01:10:00]Perspectives on Inclusion
[01:11:00]Online Encounter and Exchange
[01:14:00]Inclusive Society and Personal Ideals
[01:15:00]Post-Honesty World and Fear of Speaking Up
[01:16:00]Embracing Nuance and Individual Issues
01:23:00 Influence of Religious Point of View
01:24:00 Jordan Peterson’s Communication Style
01:27:00 The Skill of Effective Communication
[01:28:00] Augmented Intelligence vs. Artificial Intelligence
[01:29:00] AI and Self-Expression
[01:30:00] Democratization of Authorship
[01:31:00]Wrapping Up and Future Discussions
Welcome to “Hold my Beer,” a new series hosted by Matt Brown.
Matt is joined by regular guests Richard Mulholland & Brent Spilkin
Richard Mulholland is the founder of persuasion powerhouse Missing Link and has written three books; Legacide, Boredom Slayer, and his latest; Here Be Dragons.
Brent Spilkin, affectionately called “Spillly with 3 Ls” has spent the last 25-odd years discovering what makes him happy besides architecture, driving ambulances, pickling mango achaar, distribution and redeveloping the inner city. He now gets his kicks from growing talented creative individuals and entrepreneurs in their businesses around the world by putting them through his business coaching methodology.
Get an interview on the Matt Brown Show: www.mattbrownshow.com