Inside Value

African trade agreements like the AfCFTA are called game-changers, but what does that mean for an SME trying to make a move? In this episode, we go beyond the policy hype and into the real work of cross-border trade. We sat down with Matome Manenzhe, CEO of Ndoukhulu Hydraulic & Mining Supplies, who said "yes" to Angola and learned what value creation really looks like when you're building trust,...

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the world's largest free trade area: so why do so few African entrepreneurs feel it's for them? The AfCFTA is shifting from policy to practice, but most African SMMEs are still stuck at awareness. Join us as we unpack the mindset shifts, blind spots, and practical steps that turn continental trade from a headline into real business value. Featuri...

African trade agreements like the AfCFTA are called game-changers, but what does that mean for an SME trying to make a move? In this episode, we go beyond the policy hype and into the real work of cross-border trade. We sat down with Matome Manenzhe, CEO of Ndoukhulu Hydraulic & Mining Supplies, who said "yes" to Angola and learned what value creation really looks like when you're building tru...

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the world's largest free trade area: so why do so few African entrepreneurs feel it's for them? The AfCFTA is shifting from policy to practice, but most African SMMEs are still stuck at awareness. Join us as we unpack the mindset shifts, blind spots, and practical steps that turn continental trade from a headline into real business value. Featuri...

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the world's largest free trade area: so why do so few African entrepreneurs feel it's for them? The AfCFTA is shifting from policy to practice, but most African SMMEs are still stuck at awareness. Join us as we unpack the mindset shifts, blind spots, and practical steps that turn continental trade from a headline into real business value. Featuri...

Value creation doesn't stop at your border! We break down why African free trade, the AfCFTA, and Africa's $192.2 billion intra-trade market matter for small and medium businesses; and why you don't need to be a trade expert to unlock novel value there. New trade markets mean new customers, new value needs, and fresh value creation opportunities. Get an brand-new look at the opportunities (and the...

Value creation doesn't stop at your border! We break down why African free trade, the AfCFTA, and Africa's $192.2 billion intra-trade market matter for small and medium businesses; and why you don't need to be a trade expert to unlock novel value there. New trade markets mean new customers, new value needs, and fresh value creation opportunities. Get an brand-new look at the opportunities (and the...

Big retail is moving in, and with them the R900 billion township economy transforms from a hidden niche into an open battleground. But corporate giants can’t beat you at what you do best. In this episode, we break down 5 concrete actions every township entrepreneur can take to secure their place in their own economy and sustain real growth: • Pooling buying power through cooperatives • Formalizing...

Big retail is moving in, and with them the R900 billion township economy transforms from a hidden niche into an open battleground. But corporate giants can't beat you at what you do best. In this episode, we break down 5 concrete actions every township entrepreneur can take to secure their place in their own economy and sustain real growth: • Pooling buying power through cooperatives • Formalizing...

When most corporates and foundations hear "township economy," they see a social problem to solve. They're missing the biggest asset hiding in plain sight. In this episode we're sitting down with Thabang Kumalo, an ecosystem builder who has spent years connecting township entrepreneurs, corporates, foundations, and business schools, and get into the reality of what it truly means to engage the town...

When most corporates and foundations hear "township economy," they see a social problem to solve. They're missing the biggest asset hiding in plain sight. In this episode we're sitting down with Thabang Kumalo, an ecosystem builder who has spent years connecting township entrepreneurs, corporates, foundations, and business schools, and get into the reality of what it truly means to engage the town...

The township economy is worth an estimated R900 billion, so why is it still treated as an afterthought? In this episode Charmaine Nkosi and I explore how township SMMEs can move beyond the local neigbourhood, turn community trust into real value, and become a driving force in South Africa's economic resilience. From expanding business with trusted neighbours to developing robust supply and value c...

The township economy is worth an estimated R900 billion, so why is it still treated as an afterthought? In this episode Charmaine Nkosi and I explore how township SMMEs can move beyond the local neigbourhood, turn community trust into real value, and become a driving force in South Africa's economic resilience. From expanding business with trusted neighbours to developing robust supply and value c...

Welcome back after TWO YEARS! The township economy in South Africa has been the subject of much excitement in recent years as its enormous potential has finally been revealed to the rest of the nation, and even the world. As you can imagine the possibilities for Value creation are just as massive, but not if you approach it poorly! In this episode, I'm giving you a brief introductory primer to thi...

Welcome back after TWO YEARS! The township economy in South Africa has been the subject of much excitement in recent years as its enormous potential has finally been revealed to the rest of the nation, and even the world. As you can imagine the possibilities for Value creation are just as massive, but not if you approach it poorly! In this episode, I'm giving you a brief introductory primer to thi...

We've hit the season 1 finale of Inside Value, but this is NOT the end! This episode's a little different from usual: I'll be reflecting on my journey, both in creating this podcast and my journey with you as the listener or viewer over these past 10 episodes (and 10 weeks!), and what I've got cooking for season 2, coming in June/July 2024 Watch to hear more about how we'll be...

We've hit the season 1 finale of Inside Value, but this is NOT the end! This episode's a little different from usual: I'll be reflecting on my journey, both in creating this podcast and my journey with you as the listener or viewer over these past 10 episodes (and 10 weeks!), and what I've got cooking for season 2, coming in June/July 2024 Watch to hear more about how we'll be...

We’ve now got a whole bunch of value opportunities mapped out; how do we synthesize these into strategies that we can apply? Once created, how do we then integrate these Value strategies into our day-to-day operations? We’ll be answering these two questions, and more in today’s episode! Grab this week's diagrams and case study here !

We've now got a whole bunch of value opportunities mapped out; how do we synthesize these into strategies that we can apply? Once created, how do we then integrate these Value strategies into our day-to-day operations? We'll be answering these two questions, and more in today's episode! Grab this week's diagrams and case study here !

This week, we round out the final sector of the Value Mapping framework, Value Networks and Ecosystems! Value Networks and Ecosystems is my ultimate favourite sector in the entire framework, because it really puts the ‘Innovation’ in Value Innovation. Listen in to learn more about why that is! As always, click here to download a copy of the framework and case study and follow along with the episod...

This week, we round out the final sector of the Value Mapping framework, Value Networks and Ecosystems! Value Networks and Ecosystems is my ultimate favourite sector in the entire framework, because it really puts the 'Innovation' in Value Innovation. Listen in to learn more about why that is! As always, click here to download a copy of the framework and case study and follow along with the episod...

This week's sector, Niche Value Analysis, is a pretty exciting one because it's the first place where we start taking the enterprise's external environment into account when discovering Value opportunities and formulating its Value Strategy Listen in to learn how this works! Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to view and download the Value Innovation summary doc, with the framework included! And click h...

This week's sector, Niche Value Analysis, is a pretty exciting one because it's the first place where we start taking the enterprise's external environment into account when discovering Value opportunities and formulating its Value Strategy Listen in to learn how this works! Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to view and download the Value Innovation summary doc, with the framework included! And click h...

This episode is our second instalment of Value In Practice, where we invite a guest to speak about their understanding of Value in their area of expertise, and this week we’ve got Nompumelelo Moshoeshoe as our guest! Listen in to learn how Nompumelelo uses her expertise as a strategic consultant in enterprise development and change management, and how she understands Value and Value creation as it...

This episode is our second instalment of Value In Practice, where we invite a guest to speak about their understanding of Value in their area of expertise, and this week we've got Nompumelelo Moshoeshoe as our guest! Listen in to learn how Nompumelelo uses her expertise as a strategic consultant in enterprise development and change management, and how she understands Value and Value creation as it...