The Rev Room
Francois GeldenhysWelcome to The Rev Room - where South Africa’s real entrepreneurs get real. Powered by BizRev, this is your private boardroom for cutting through chaos, unlocking systems, and revving your business into high-performance mode. No fluff. Just bold conversations, expert insight, and the tools to scale without losing your mind - or your mission.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessEducation | ||||
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In Part 2, the conversation moves from theory to reality.
Nicholas explains where crypto is already solving real problems - from inflation-ravaged economies to faster settlements, lower transaction costs, and access to capital across borders.
They ... more
Most business owners either ignore crypto or feel quietly intimidated by it.
In Part 1 of this conversation, Francois sits down with crypto specialist Nicolas Richardson to strip the hype away and explore what cryptocurrency actually is - not as a s... more
In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with occupational health and safety specialist Tamryn Raffles from Labournet to unpack why OHS is far more than a legal tick-box. They break down Section 8, 14, 24 and 37 responsibilities, vicarious... more
In this Rev Room episode, Francois sits down with BizRev’s Financial Director and tax specialist, Wayne Turner, to unpack everything you need to know about the 2025 tax season and what SARS’ new AI-driven systems mean for business owners. From strict... more
In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with Ruan from Labournet and labour-law expert Juliana van der Merwe to unpack the real-world steps every business needs to take before 2026.
From year-end compliance and employment equity submissi... more
In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with
Juliana van der Mervwe, Labour Law Team Lead at Labournet, to unpack the major updates to South Africa’s Code of Good Practice - from parental leave reform to new operational dismissal proced... more
Most businesses don’t fail because of bad ideas — they fail because the founder can’t get out of their own way.
In this heartfelt conversation, Celeste Zanoli from BizRev Advisory explores what it truly means to lead. She unpacks how culture, commun... more
Most founders know about compliance — but few realise they’re sitting on a goldmine of government-backed rebates, grants, and tax incentives. In this episode, Francois sits down with Ruan from LabourNet to unpack the Skills Development Levy (SDL), ho... more
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What is The Rev Room about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on practical, no-nonsense conversations with South Africa's business leaders and practitioners who navigate leadership, compliance, and growth in a complex regulatory environment. Episodes routinely tackle topics like labour law, tax compliance, workplace culture, and business operations, often weaving in real-world case studies from sectors such as hospitality, manufacturing, and professional services. A notable strength is translating regulatory updates into actionable guidance for entrepreneurs and small-to-mid-sized businesses, making it a valuable resource for owners seeking to stay compliant while scaling. A recurring edge is the host's emphasis on pragmatic systems, discipline, and leadership as levers for high perfo... more
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Recent guests on The Rev Room include:
1. Tamryn Raffles
2. Juliana Fernandez
3. Ruan Fulgham
4. Matt Barlow
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