#DeepDiveSeries

Deep Dive is a series of thoughtful, layered, nuanced and authentic live conversations that deal with day-to-day entrepreneurial dilemmas. Instead of offering clichéd soundbites, the presenters – Allon Raiz and Kumaran Padayachee – engage in in-depth conversations. The series is unashamedly highbrow, philosophical, authentic and practical.

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Winning when the environment sucks

The world is a chaotic place, a paradox of beauty and pain. The happy parts are easy and don’t require much thought, but when a bad situation comes along (and it will), are you ready to face the turmoil? It’s in the tough situations that we have to make the decision as to whether or not we’re going to take control of the situation or let the situation take control of us. An entrepreneur who blames his environment, will fail. But the entrepreneur who takes control of how they respond and react to...

Feb 22, 2022•27 min0

The Pivot Debate

The word “pivot” has been one of the most widely used – and perhaps abused – business words during the COVID-19 pandemic. Everyone these days seems to be “pivoting”. But are they really pivoting or are they just starting again? Episode three of our #DeepDive series unpacks whether businesses should be pivoting, starting again or continuing their current businesses with minor modifications. And, when the pandemic is over, will everyone have to pivot again? Mark Levy, Kumaran Padayachee and Allon ...

Sep 14, 2021•22 min0

BONUS: How To Hire A Great Sales Team

Sales has come a long way since fast-talking, high charisma, door-to-door salesmen. To be a great salesperson and to hire a great sales team an understanding of modern sales is essential. This BONUS #DeepDiveSeries podcast offers some excellent insights and resources to get you up to speed. Attend An Event →

Mar 03, 2020•7 min0

Hiring For Growth

Are you about to hire your first employee and are feeling nervous? Or perhaps you've done some hiring in the past and it didn't work out like you had hoped? You're not alone! These are feelings, mistakes, and concerns that Allon and his team have seen and experienced time and time again. During this #DeepDiveSeries conversation, Allon, Kumaran, and Mark share insights, lessons, and experiences that will aid you in your efforts to hire for growth. Raizcorp Podcast Page → · Event Series Website...

Dec 09, 2019•31 min0

Strategy - Are You Playing Checkers, Chess, or Poker?

On a scale of 1 to 10, how good would you say your current business strategy is? How often are you reviewing and updating it? And when was the last time you decided it needed to be reset … given some Ctrl + Alt + Del treatment? This candid conversation reveals how even experienced entrepreneurs can struggle with business strategy, and offers all entrepreneurs lessons and points of reflection as we consider how to further grow our businesses. Join The Community →...

Nov 01, 2019•41 min0

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