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Francois Geldenhys Podcasts

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EP09: The KPI Blind Spot: Why Entrepreneurs Crash Without Reading the Dashboard
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11:59In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with senior account manager Matt Barlow to unpack one of the most overlooked (yet vital) growth tools in business: financial reporting. They explore the common pitfalls entrepreneurs face when they ignore their numbers, what to look for in a proper management pack, and how data-driven decisions ca…
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EP08: Think It’s Closed? Why SARS Might Still Be Coming for Your Dormant Company
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14:22Too many entrepreneurs think that if a company stops trading, it quietly disappears. But SARS has other plans—and the penalties for inaction can be brutal. In this episode, BizRev’s resident attorney Nicole Lin joins Francois to unpack the real process of legally closing a company in South Africa. From misunderstood SARS requirements to overlooked …
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EP07: The Truth About Trusts: Asset Protection Without the Pitfalls
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22:47In this foundational episode, Nicole, BizRev’s resident legal expert on estates and trusts, unpacks one of the most misunderstood vehicles in business and legacy planning: the trust. Whether you’re a founder wanting to protect your assets from creditors, preserve generational wealth, or plan for succession, this conversation demystifies the process…
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EP06: Overseas? Here’s How to Avoid 45% Tax Pain on Your Trust Distributions
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21:54If you’re a South African entrepreneur working abroad or planning to this episode is essential listening. Nicole and Wayne unpack the tax minefield of foreign income, dual residency, and what happens when SA trusts start distributing to non-residents. From the overlooked impact of the Double Tax Agreement between South Africa and France to the jaw-…
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EP04: Trusts Decoded: What Founders Need to Know to Protect Their Legacy
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22:47In this powerful episode of The Rev Room, BizRev’s resident legal expert Nicole Lin dives deep into the often-misunderstood world of trusts. If you’re a founder navigating business continuity, asset protection, or long-term estate planning—this conversation is essential. Nicole breaks down the purpose, types, and practical setup of trusts in plain …
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EP05: From Panic to Prepared: Navigating SARS, Provisional Tax, and Expat Income
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27:37In this episode of The Rev Room, BizRev’s tax specialist Wayne Turner unpacks the tax questions that keep South African founders up at night. From auto-assessments and provisional tax to foreign income rules and Airbnb deductions, Wayne offers clear, practical advice that every entrepreneur can understand. He explains how SARS is using AI to get ah…
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EP03: Beyond the Numbers: Bridging the Gap Between Accountants and Entrepreneurs
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12:54In this conversation, Francois sits down with Celeste Zanoli, BizRev’s Senior Account Manager, to unpack why traditional accounting fails most entrepreneurs - - and what it really takes to build a business that thrives. They dig into the emotional toll of financial ambiguity, the guilt many founders carry, and how BizRev is reframing accounting as …
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EP02: Trusts, Death, and Getting It Done: Legal Real Talk with Nicole
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8:08In this episode of The Rev Room, host Francois sits down with BizRev’s legal manager Nicole Lin for a brutally honest look at one of the most overlooked aspects of business and legacy planning - estate administration. From the staggering delays in the Master’s Office to the hidden power of letters of wishes and trust annexures, Nicole demystifies t…
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EP01: Leadership First, Strategy Second: Lessons from Francois Geldenhuys
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8:40Welcome to The Rev Room—where business gets personal. In this inaugural episode, BizRev’s very own François Geldenhuys opens up about the real road to becoming a resilient entrepreneur. From selling second-hand bottles as a teen to building one of South Africa’s leading advisory firms, François shares the pivotal moments, missteps, and mindset shif…
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