Best Kyle Ackerman Podcasts (2026)

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People of Note - Eduard Greyling 58:50

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Rodney Trudgeon's guest on People of Note this week, is one of South Africa’s most distinguished ballet dancers who is now retired after an illustrious career as principal dancer with CAPAB having joined them in 1966. His name is Eduard Greyling, who also travelled extensively in Europe and especially in The Netherlands and in Cape Town where he be…

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People of Note - Matt Krzan 54:28

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In People of Note this week, we continue our coverage of the musical CATS for Pieter Toerien who sponsors this programme each week and whose production of this amazing musical is absolutely spectacular. This week I’ll be talking to MATT KRZAN who is the Assistant Director of Choreography and who has worked on many musicals both on the West End and …

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Episode #251 - Kevin Brenner — AI for Real Estate Marketing 22:19

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With AI transforming nearly every industry, today’s guest is helping property investors supercharge their front-end sales funnels through intelligent chatbot systems. Kevin Brenner, Founder of PropertyBots™, is a true trailblazer at the intersection of real estate and artificial intelligence, bringing cutting-edge tech solutions to the investment w…

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People of Note - Pieter Toerien 12:56

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For decades Pieter Toerien has brought us magnificent theatre! An hour before the opening of “Cats”, at Artscape, Rodney Trudgeon spoke to the legend himself about this extraordinary production.By Rodney Trudgeon

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People of Note - Wendy Ackerman 52:40

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is WENDY ACKERMAN who, apart from being well known as the Honorary Life President of Pick n Pay, is one of this country’s most dedicated philanthropists whose major sponsorships and support of our orchestra among numerous other artistic companies, as well as her personal work for the underprivileg…

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Episode #250 - Lessons Learned with Joe Fang and Andy Huang 22:37

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Welcome to the 250th episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast! Today, Gary is joined by Joe Fang and Andy Huang to discuss the lessons we’ve learned throughout this experience. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the history of the show, our favorite episodes, what we’ve experienced this year, and so much more! We delve into our outlook for 2026 be…

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People of Note - Louis Zurnamer 58:29

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We in Cape Town are in for a major theatrical treat this festive season when Pieter Toerien presents the smash hit CATS at the Artscape Opera House from 10 December to mid-January. The show with its amazing costumes, music and dance is likely to stun our audiences and Rodney Trudgeon spoke to the Music Director LOUIS ZURNAMER for People of Note thi…

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People of Note - Kyle Shephard 59:23

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Kyle Shepherd, a leading South African jazz pianist and film score composer celebrated for his distinctive style. Kyle has travelled extensively internationally playing in major venues such as the Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall. His notable credits include the popular Netflix series Water…

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Episode #249 - Behind the Numbers- Wins, Struggles & Creatively Growing NOI 23:04

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Behind every successful property turnaround is a set of choices that shape the outcome. In this solo episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast, Gary Lipsky walks listeners through a detailed case study of Icon on Spanish Trail, the 256-unit Tucson property he acquired in December 2023. He explains why the deal stood out (an institutional-quality …

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People of Note - Owen Dean 1:00:12

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I wonder if you remember a famous international David and Goliath style court case where a lawyer from South Africa took on the mighty Disney organisation. It was about the song The Lion Sleeps Tonight for which the composer nor his family were never credited nor paid out for the use of the song in The Lion King. The lawyer who spear headed the cas…

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People of Note - Filipo Gorini 59:25

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the celebrated Italian pianist Filippo Gorini. Filippo was in Cape Town recently to play various recitals as part of his project called “Sonata For 7 Cities” which he has performed in Vienna, Hong Kong, Portland , Milan and also Cape Town. Filippo’s musicianship has drawn unanimous acclaim in m…

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Episode #248 - Asset Management Mastery with Tim Chui 17:22

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Joining Gary on the show today is Break of Day Capital's Director of Asset Management, Tim Chui. With over a decade of experience in institutional real estate, Tim Chui has held senior roles at leading firms including JRK Properties, Essex Property Trust, and American Realty Advisors. He began his career analyzing equity and fixed income opportunit…

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People of Note - Murray Anderson 1:00:05

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The magical world of recording and recording studios is in the spotlight on People of Note this week when Rodney Trudgeon speaks to Murray Anderson, who founded Milestone Studios some 35 years ago. Over the years Milestone has become a famous studio where many famous artists have recorded award winning albums and where Murray himself has written ji…

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People of Note - Ricardo Mackenzie 53:59

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For this week’s edition of People of Note, I invited in to the studio Ricardo MacKenzie who is the Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport in the Western Cape Government. His political journey began when he was elected to the DA in the Western Cape in 2014 and I asked him about his portfolio and about his views of the arts in the Western …

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Episode #247 - Joe Rinderknecht — The Work Behind Operational Success 31:01

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Today on the podcast, Gary sits down with Joe Rinderknecht, founder of Upgrade Partners Capital, a fund of funds, and Cowboy Capital, a real estate investment firm specializing in value-add multifamily properties. With nearly a decade of experience in commercial real estate, Joe has owned and invested in roughly 600 apartment units across Montana, …

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People Of Note - Dylan Janse Van Rensburg 57:21

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I wonder if you are one of the lucky ones who have seen Joseph and the Amazing Technicoulor Dreamcoat at Theatre on the Bay. It has just returned to Cape Town after a sold out season in Johannesburg and bristles with energy, slickness and fantastic choreography. In the lead role as Joseph is Dylan Janse Van Rensburg who has just graduated from Lamt…

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Episode #246 - Chad Ackerman - 7 Myths of Passive Investing 28:12

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So much investing advice sounds convincing until the market shifts and the assumptions break. In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast, we sit down with Chad Ackerman to unpack common myths that trap limited partners (LPs) and explore how to replace them with a disciplined, strategy-first approach to passive real estate investing. Chad i…

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People of Note - Conroy Scott 59:23

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David Kramer’s musical Orpheus McAdoo returns to the Artscape Opera House this week after it’s hugely successful run last year in October. With its evocative mix of old spirituals, ragtime, early American folk and South African musical influences celebrate the story of Orpheus McAdoo and his Jubilee Singers. In the role of Orpheus is the distinguis…

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People of Note - DAVID WILLIAMS 57:26

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is the broadcaster, financial journalist and author DAVID WILLIAMS whose latest book is called On The Railway – The Great South African Rail Story. The book is a fascinating, nostalgic and loving look at the golden days of rail travel in South Africa. From the starched linen table cloths in the di…

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Episode #245 - From Poker to Mobile Home Communities with Pasha Esfandiary 19:14

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What do poker strategy and mobile home investing have in common? More than you might think! In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast, we sit down with Pasha Esfandiary to dig into the secret behind his success in real estate and how he is shaking up the mobile home space. Pasha is the CEO and Managing Partner of Evoke Capital, a real est…

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People of Note - Craig Leo 55:16

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After a decade cloaked in silent and stardust the legendary Royal Countess Zingara is making a triumphant return to Cape Town with a show called La Dolce Royal. Zingara’s was a hugely popular venue and concept in Cape Town and this dazzling new chapter is being brought to life by the acclaimed South African theatre visionary Craig Leo. Rodney Trudg…

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People of Note - Andrew Ford 59:59

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is a well established and mush respected jazz musician, composer and recording producer ANDREW FORD. Not only has Andrew produced many albums in his studios know as The Nuthouse. But Andrew has also composed and recorded all the jingles for FMR and, more recently, our FMR Overture which opened our…

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Episode #244 - Gody Khambatta – Riding the Refinance Rollercoaster to Success 27:28

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What does it take to steer a multi-million-dollar property through one of the toughest lending environments in decades? In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast, we welcome longtime friend and investor Gody Khambatta. Gody is a research scientist working on cancer treatments, but for over 25 years, he has also been quietly building a sub…

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People of Note - Hilton Schilder 58:16

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On People of Note this week, Rodney Trudgeon will be talking to the much respected Cape Town born composer, pianist, multi-instrumentalist and raconteur HILTON SCHILDER. Hilton has undoubtedly helped to mould the sound of what has become known as Cape Jazz. He is recognised globally and has featured on numerous albums. People of Note. Sunday at 6pm…

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People of Note - Pieter Dirk Uys 59:45

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One of South Africa’s most iconic satirists and social activists is undoubtedly PIETER DIRK UYS. Pieter is also known internationally for his fearless satire and for his alter ego Evita Bezuidenhout. Pieter turns 80 this month and there are a number of tributes to him including some of his plays. I couldn’t resist inviting him into the People of No…

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Episode #243 - Jon Hilley – The 1031 Playbook 22:52

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1031 exchanges are incredibly valuable for investors and are often underutilized and ignored. Today on the Real Estate Investor Podcast, co-founder and CEO of 1031 Specialists, Jon Hilley, joins us to share a play-by-play of 1031 deals. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Jon’s career and what his company does, the structure of a 1031 deal, a definiti…

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People of Note - Greg Karvellas 54:56

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Greg Karvellas who has directed the one man show MOFFIE, a compelling novel by Andre Charl van der Merwe which was made into a film in 2019. The play received a critically acclaimed run in London which left audiences transfixed. The actor at the Baxter production is David Viviers and Greg Karve…

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Episode #242: Alvin Uy – Real Estate Product Developer 29:11

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What happens when a former engineer and Shark Tank entrepreneur applies a product developer’s mindset to real estate? Alvin Uy has been focused on real estate in Los Angeles for 22 years, doing construction, fix-and-flips, short-term rentals, ADUs, SB9, and most recently, senior living. In this episode, Alvin shares how he built wealth by treating …

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People of Note - AIDAN SCOTT 58:33

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One of my favourite comedies for the stage is Noises Off, a hilarious farce by Michael Frayn that takes the audiences behind the scenes of a disastrous theatre production. The play is being presented at the Theatre on the Bay by young actors from LAMTA, directed by Chris Weare. My Guest on People of Note this week is one of the actors, AIDAN SCOTT,…

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People of Note - Innocent Masuku 56:49

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week, is the exciting and award winning young tenor Innocent Masuku. Not only was he a finalist in Britain’s Got Talent, but he is enjoying a hugely successful career with English National Opera. Innocent has just been in Cape Town to sing in Cape Town Opera’s production of the Barber of Seville as Cou…

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Episode #241: Larry English – Former NFL Player Talks Peak Performance 30:08

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What does it mean to operate at peak performance, and how can entrepreneurs and real estate investors learn from this principle that athletes adopt? From the NFL field to real estate and beyond, today’s guest, Larry English, knows what it takes to perform at the highest level. In this episode, Larry shares his journey from retiring from football to…

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People of Note - Andrew Buckland 53:58

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There is a play running at the Baxter Theatre called FEEDBACK, which is described as an extraordinary murder mystery that, under the unique and unconventional vision of Andrew Buckland who also wrote the play. Andrew is one of South Africa’s most celebrated theatre-makers and actors with a career spanning several decades in stage, film and televisi…

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Episode #240: Anton Mattli – Financing in a Tight Market 35:40

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The commercial real estate market is shifting quickly, and in order to keep up and ensure you can finance your investments, you need to be able to adapt. In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast, Anton Mattli from Peak Financing joins us to share his insights on today’s market trends and what lending is like in commercial real estate tod…

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P.O.N - William Burger 57:06

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Cape Town Opera’s sparkling production of Rossini’s hugely popular opera The Barber of Seville is playing to packed houses at the Theatre on the Bay. Playing the leading role of the barber is the baritone William Burger and I spoke to him on People of Note this week about the role which is a tour de force for the baritone. People of Note Sunday at …

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People of Note - Peter Goldsmid 56:18

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A new 9 part series is about to be aired on SABC 3 in the channel called True Crime. It’s called Looking Into Darkness and has been directed by the award-winning film and documentary maker Peter Goldsmid and presented by the Forensic Investigator David Klatzow. The series concentrates on femicide featuring dramatic re-enactments , often using Confe…

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People of Note - Alexios Vicatos 53:30

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I wonder if you’ve ever heard bells emanating from the City Hall bell tower? And I don’t mean the bell of the clock. There is a fascinating instrument in the bell tower called a Carillon which as an interesting history. It has been re-furbished and completely overhauled by someone who is passionate about such an instrument. His name is Alexios Vica…

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People of Note - Kirstel Patterson 57:26

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Cape Town City Ballet’s production of Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet Swan Lake opens at the CTICC this week. Dancing the role of Odette is the South African ballerina Kirstel Paterson who has enjoyed a hugely successful career and has won numerous prestigious awards. Rodney trudgeon spoke to Kirstel on People Of Note this week to find out about her ca…

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Episode #239: Chad Ackerman – Investor Syndication Need to Knows 19:07

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There are always investment opportunities; you just have to be patient enough to look for them! Today, we welcome the founder of the passive real estate investment educational platform, CARE, Chad Ackerman, to the show to discuss everything you need to know about investor syndication! Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Chad’s career and how investing…

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Episode #238: A Mile Deep – Daniel Casey 24:15

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Today, we take a look at what happens when you narrow your focus to a single area, choosing to go a mile deep. We’re joined by Daniel Casey, President and CEO of North40 Capital, a local property developer, and BlackRock Construction Group, a commercial general contractor specializing in multifamily, senior living, and income-producing products. To…

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People of Note - Greg King 51:48

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Cape Town, with all its attractions, doesn’t seem to have that many pantomimes in the true sense of the word. Johannesburg and Durban are famous for their annual pantomimes and now the Durban company Kickstart Theatre Productions have brought their latest pantomime to Cape Town. It’s called Jack and the Beanstalk and Rodney Trudgeon spoke to the fo…

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Episode #237: Sahil Bloom: The 5 Types of Wealth 42:12

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Once you truly understand what a wealthy life means to you, you can go out and take action to build that life, and you’re much more in control of your whole life than you may think! Today, we’re joined by Sahil Bloom, Managing Partner of SRB Ventures, writer of the Curiosity Chronicle, and bestselling author of The Five Types of Wealth: A Transform…

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People of Note - Peter Martens 56:54

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Starting this coming week on July 4th is one of the undoubted highlights of the classical music scene in South Africa. The Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival is celebrating it’s 20th year this year with the usual line up of local and international musicians. The scope of the festival is wide with concerts, recitals, masterclasses and…

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People of Note - Bruce Cameron 58:19

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is a distinguished journalist, writer and consultatnt. Bruce Cameron has spent most of his professional life in the media, most importantly in personal finance and has written a book on retirement. He has won numerous awards and appears regularly on radio shows and is in demand as a public speaker…

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Episode #236: Kathy Fettke – Navigating the Economic Landscape and Rental Market Trends 44:11

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With rising debt, shifting prices, and mounting investor uncertainty, what’s really going on in the US economy? In this episode, real estate expert Kathy Fettke joins us to break down key trends shaping the housing and rental markets today. From the rise in multi-family loan delinquency to the surprising stability in home defaults, Kathy explains w…

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People of Note - Jan Glazewski 59:12

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is Jan Glazewski who has just written a book called Blood and Silver which tells the true story of survival and a son’s search for his family’s treasure in Ukraine. Jan was born with severe haemophilia and then, on top of that, he developed HIV having been given contaminated blood during a transfu…

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Episode #235: Invest Smart Takeaways & Behind the Scenes with Joe Fang and Andy Huang 28:45

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The dust has barely settled on the Invest Smart Summit 2025, curated by Break of Day Capital, and today, fellow colleagues Andy Huang and Joe Fang join Gary to unpack everything that happened in our third major summit (after the first two focused on real estate and asset management). Andy begins the conversation by explaining why he was more excite…

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People of Note - Chris Jaftha 59:32

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The musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is drawing huge crowds at the Theatre on the Bay and one of the most famous and iconic roles in the musical is that of Pharaoh which is played by Chris Jaftha. Chris is enjoying a very successful career in film, television, theatre and presenting and he has carved out a space as one of South …

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People of Note - Alte Mare 57:27

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Rodney Trudgeon’s guest on People of Note this week is certainly a dynamic go getter. Her name is Alte Mare who is, among many other things, the founder of the non-profit company called The Choral Celebration Network Foundation which sets out to make choral music accessible to all who have an interest or talent – a platform where choirs can celebra…

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People of Note - Rebeca Omordia 58:44

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A recent visitor to Cape Town was the pianist Rebeca Omordia who is a mix of many things – a love for western classical music, a passion for Nigerian classical music and a particular love of African Art Music. The BBC hailed her as An African Music pioneer and she demonstrated her art at a recital for the Cape Town Concert Series a week or so ago. …

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Episode #233: Joseph Shalaby: Running A Mortgage Company 18:21

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Many first-time investors assume they need a 20% down payment to get started, but that’s not the case! Joining us to break it all down is Joseph Shalaby, founder and CEO of E Mortgage Capital, a national brokerage supporting nearly 900 loan officers across 48 states. He sits down with host Gary Lipsky to discuss the business model behind EMC’s succ…