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The Braadcast by Norman Raad (Season 1)

Broll Auctions and Sales
Johannesburg
Africrest Properties
Equites Property Fund
Renico Construction
Portfoliometrix
REIT Legislation South Africa
Moolman Group
Property Development
Sunshine Tour
Cape Town, South Africa
Residential Real Estate
Spearhead
Cape Town
Shoprite
Retail
Renico Real Estate
Johannesburg, South Africa
Residential Rental Market
RMB
Johannesburg CBD

Welcome to The Braadcast, an exclusive podcast series hosted by Norman Raad, CEO of Broll Auctions and Sales.

In this series, we go beyond the hammer to sit down with the visionaries, entrepreneurs, and industry icons who are reshaping the South African property landscape. From high-stakes commercial auctions to innovative residential conversions and community-centric developments, The Braadcast ... more

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12 Episodes. 12 Conversations that were impossible to forget.

Norman reflects on the “why” behind the Braadcast and its evolution into the successes and failures of some of SA’s top business people. We look at what he’s learned and whether his defi... more

Some people follow opportunity. Gerald Olitzki created it - in a city most people had already written off.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, as businesses abandoned Johannesburg's CBD and property values collapsed, one man saw something different.... more

Success in business is often measured by numbers.

Returns. Growth. Performance.

But behind every successful business are the relationships you build, the risks you take, and the moments that shape your journey.

In Episode 11 of The Braadcast, Norm... more

What does it really take to come back from rock bottom?

Rael Levitt built one of South Africa's most prominent auction businesses, helping transform property auctions into a mainstream method of buying and selling real estate. Then, in one of the mo... more

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Gerald Olitzki
Property developer and CBD transformation pioneer
Independent real estate developer (Johannesburg CBD projects)
Episode: The Braadcast with Gerald Olitzki (Episode 12): "The Man Who Refused to Give Up on Johannesburg"
Brandon Zietsman
Founder/CEO, PortfolioMetrix
PortfolioMetrix
Episode: The Braadcast with Brandon Zietsman (Episode 11): "Beyond Returns: Building a Business That Lasts"
Rael Levitt
Entrepreneur and former CEO of Auction Alliance; founder of Innerspace and Lift Airlines
Auction Alliance / Innerspace / Lift Airlines
Episode: The Braadcast with Rael Levitt (Episode 10): "From Collapse to Comeback"
Selwyn Nathan
Architect of modern sports business in South Africa
Episode: The Braadcast with Selwyn Nathan (Episode 9): "Behind Every Champion Is a Business"
Ben Kodisang
Founder of ALT Capital Partners
ALT Capital Partners
Episode: The Braadcast with Ben Kodisang (Episode 8): "Capital with Conscience"
Paul Barrow
Property developer and head of Barrow Group; long-time figure in South Africa's property scene
Barrow Group / Barrow Construction
Episode: The Braadcast with Paul Barrow (Episode 7): "Why Most Family Businesses Fail (And They Didn't)"
Nico Louw
Driving force behind Renico Construction
Renico Construction
Episode: The Braadcast with Nico Louw (Episode 6): " I Owned 5 Properties by Matric?"
Jannie Moolman
Industry veteran in property, investment and leadership, featured guest
Moolman Group (family business)
Episode: The Braadcast with Jannie Moolman (Episode 5): Building Over Generations: Property & Leadership
Andrea Taverna-Turisan
CEO of Equites Property Fund
Equites Property Fund
Episode: The Braadcast with Andrea Taverna-Turisan (Episode 4): The Logistics & The Supply Chain Revolution

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Norman Raad
Host of The Braadcast and leader of Broll Auctions and Sales

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The Braadcast with Gerald Olitzki (Episode 12): "The Man Who Refused to Give Up on Johannesburg"
Q: Where did it all start? Where did you grow up?
I was a Jobeck boy from Fairmount who studied law part-time while articles and practice built my foundation; I paid my own way and launched my own practice in 1978, with American Express as an early major client as I grew into property.
The Braadcast with Paul Barrow (Episode 7): "Why Most Family Businesses Fail (And They Didn't)"
Q: How did the company handle crises such as the 1998 interest-rate spike and COVID-19?
They relied on robust tenant relationships, transparent communication, opportunistic but prudent development, and strong asset management to keep vacancies low and adapt to changing demand, rather than over-leveraging or overextending the portfolio.
The Braadcast with Paul Barrow (Episode 7): "Why Most Family Businesses Fail (And They Didn't)"
Q: How did the Barrow family maintain a long-term outlook across generations?
The family maintained a steady, consensus-based decision process, valued relationships and trust with clients and partners, and balanced risk across cycles by keeping a mix of construction and property while actively managing assets to stay relevant.
The Braadcast with Nico Louw (Episode 6): " I Owned 5 Properties by Matric?"
Q: What is your advice for graduates entering property development today?
Buy property early, own the home you live in, and think long-term—aim to acquire a property a year between ages 30 and 50, keep and leverage assets, and plan for retirement by building a diverse rental portfolio that can weather cycles.
The Braadcast with Nico Louw (Episode 6): " I Owned 5 Properties by Matric?"
Q: What was the hardest period for your business, and how did you adapt?
The COVID period was the toughest, with rent non-payment by tenants and a shift in demand; we leaned on a mix of residential rental focus, maintaining discipline with bankers as partners, and leveraging in-house capabilities to preserve cash flow and continue development.

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What is The Braadcast by Norman Raad about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on high-stakes property, investment, and development in South Africa, often anchored by leaders who have built diversified, long-tenured portfolios across commercial, residential, and logistics real estate. Conversations weave personal origin stories, hard-won lessons from downturns and crises, and practical playbooks on risk, governance, partnerships, and purpose-driven investing. Episodes frequently emphasize building durable businesses, the value of mentorship and trusted teams, and the idea that social impact and community-building can align with long-term financial durability. A standout pattern is the blend of asset-market insights with human-centered leadership, offering actionable takeaways for investors, developers... more

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2. Brandon Zietsman
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