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Entrepreneurs need to understand the power of the small economy. If you can watch and tap into flow then you can build a business. Marlon speaks to the awesome Yolande Mekoa, a business accelerator expert who helps businesses in the ESD (Enterprise Development) space. Helping entrepreneurs do business with big business.  

In this episode we chat about:

• The power of the township economy
• How small businesses can grow 
• The power of presence
• How understanding oneself can skyrocket results
• How small businesses can do business with corporates

We are living in world of fast everything. Make money fast. Lose weight fast. Everything is about instant. The problem is that life doesn't work that way. Things take time to manifest. Finding your optimum weight and lifestyle is about trial, error in building the right habits. The thing is, most people can't do it alone. That's how Brian De Castro helps his clients. He is a health and fitness coach who has a unique look into helping people stay accountable to their goals and dreams of peak health.

In this episode we discuss:

• What you should not do over the holidays
• Why habits are so important
• The best thing about having a coach
• How nobody is infallible
• How to overcome drawbacks

We treat ourselves and our employees like robots but the truth is that we are humans. We are complex individuals who are all wired and programmed differently. We can't always be at our best. We need to give ourselves the time and space necessary.   

In #EP17 of the #StoryEdgePodcast, Marlon chats with Pharsyde Solutions lead burnout coach Tamryn Dicks. She opens up about:  

• How your business and ambition is ruining you 
• What are the signs of burnout 
• How to recognize symptoms of burnout 
• How to shift yourself into a peak state  

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Conventional education is flawed. The parrot style type of training is not working. The entire industry is under threat of being disrupted. How? Soteria120. The #StoryEdgePodcast #EP16 is going to give you perspective on:

• How the brain works
• Why any training is bound to fail
• The biggest problems in the health and safety environment World-wide  

Life is not a straight line. There are twists and turns that we need to navigate, learn from and use to build the life we dream of having. In #EP15 of the #StoryEdgePodcast Marlon August chats with Christine Campbell Rapin, a Business Success Coach and Lifestyle Strategist, who founded the online community Chasing Dreams & Making A Positive Impact in 2018 and is the owner of CLEAR Acceleration Inc based in British Columbia, Canada.  

Welcome to The Story Edge Podcast, in this episode, we talk to Chris Kolbe. A fellow marketing expert who has a background in radio talks to us about how to market like a pro no matter where your business is at. Most small businesses make the mistake of thinking that creating content is either expensive, hard, or time-consuming but the truth is that it doesn't have to be. 

Every business can market itself within any budget. Chris share's his extensive expertise, giving practical advice that anyone can use now.

Welcome to The Story Edge Podcast, in this episode, we talk to Steven Levy. Business and leadership coach. One of the key attributes to being an excellent coach is empathy and Steven has bucket loads of it. Having moved through vastly different industries, Steven shares some of the lessons he has learned that makes him an excellent coach and teaches how to perform at one's peak.  

Welcome to The Story Edge Podcast, in this episode, we talk to Janine Lingenfelder a virtual assistant who describes herself as having 2 main strengths. She is not scared of rejection and loves admin. I can imagine what you're probably thinking... Well, that is very rare. Well, yeah. It is. One definitely has to be badass to be able to cold call as many people as Janine does within an hour and still tie it up with some awesome admin. Most The phone is a secret weapon in the digital age and those who wield it well are richly rewarded. Janine shares some tips on how to get ready for the phone and hone your skills to be able to make those sales. 

Welcome to The Story Edge Podcast, in this episode, we talk to Steven Westwood of SPW copywriting. Steven shares his wonderful story of shifting the gears to getting where is right now. As a copywriting expert who has helped 100's of businesses generate revenue by marketing the right way.

It's so easy to get marketing wrong and Steven shares his insights and journey of self-discovery that propelled him into the marketing guru he is today.

Welcome to The Story Edge Podcast, in this episode, we talk to Linda Dent, a business coach based in Johannesburg South Africa. Linda shares about her 40-year journey working in corporate. Now turned entrepreneur. This awesome session is jam-packed with valuable insight that every entrepreneur needs to get their journey started. 

Welcome to The Story Edge Podcast, in this episode, we talk to Jason Laboyera, who is a Linkedin expert. helping companies grow leads and their influence on Linkedin. Definitely not to be missed episode.

Welcome to The Story Edge Podcast, in this episode, we talk to Entrepreneur Life Magazine CEO Dawid Dorfling. He shares his take on being an entrepreneur, what it takes and teaches how to effectively use social media to grow your business.

Welcome to The Story Edge Podcast, in this episode, we talk to Retha van Rooyen, co-founder of M5 Property Addicts. One of the up and coming property investment businesses in South Africa.    They help everyday people create passive income through property. She started fully employed in a completely different industry and now runs a successful growing ecosystem that helps 100's of people grow their property portfolio and teaches 1000's of students each year.

Welcome to The Story Edge Podcast, in this episode, we talk to Jacques Velleman, a business consultant based in Johannesburg South Africa. Jacques Velleman is an experienced NxtLevel™ Business & Team Coach, and a Professional Speaker, who helps leaders to transform their companies into successful enterprises in today’s competitive world. Jacques shares his journey, coming from a background of accounting helping people build long-lasting businesses that can thrive in any economy. 

Welcome to The Story Edge Podcast, in this episode, we talk to Craig Ferreira of Creative Frequency. A natural rebel who decided to change from a path of drugs and partying to becoming a speaker and teacher who helps people use their "natural genius" ability to create the life they want. He chats to Marlon about how personal development sells us a lie and how it actually could be more destructive to the results you really want in life.

Welcome to The Story Edge Podcast, in this episode, we talk to Brian Casson of Casson Media. Brian is known as Mr. Google in South Africa and well known in the world of SEO (Search engine optimization). He chats to Marlon about things to look out for when hiring an SEO company and how you can do your own SEO and make sure they're staying honest! 

Welcome to the #storyedgepodcast, in this episode, we talk to Taurai Jack of M5 Property Addicts. He is a property investor based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Taurai embodies the teaching of a real property investor. Someone who understands the power of leverage and using it to learn and grow in every aspect of life.

Welcome to The Story Edge Podcast, in this episode, we talk to Hamzah Gani of Digital Retail. An entrepreneur based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hamzah has a passion to uplift South Africans through the power of e-commerce. E-commerce is on an exponential rise. Perhaps now is the time to start thinking about what you need to sell online?

Welcome to The Story Edge Podcast, in this episode, we talk to Cobus "SuperMan" Visser. A motivational speaker and firewalking instructor based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Who lives with haemophilia, a rare blood disorder where his blood doesn't clot normally because it lacks sufficient blood-clotting proteins. Every day he practices overcoming his mind and training his body to be in a peak state, regardless of the struggles he lives with. He helps thousands of people tap into their "super-abilities" and conquer the challenges we all inevitably face in life.