Durban Small Business Podcast

Jeanne Brookes is a Durban entrepreneur that started Durban's favourite donut outlet from the ground up a little over ten years ago. From outsourcing the donuts, exploding on the Durban scene to having Krispy Kreme move into town - Wicked Donuts has build a brand that is loved by the people of Durban. In this very honest conversation we talk about the following:

In this episodes Studio Chat Luke & Zayne talk candidly about navigating and running a business as creatives and we also start a conversation about the positive ways AI can aid us in our creative processes while not loosing our humanity.

Matthew Holden a small business owner who faced countless challenges but managed to overcome them and turn his business into a magical success. In this inspiring video, Matt shares his journey and the lessons he learned along the way from starting at driving a school shuttle for years to owning his dream shop inspired by fantasy and the magical wizarding world of Harry Potter called, The Shire.

Find The Shire at:

Website - https://www.theshire.co.za

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theshire.co.za

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theshire.co.za

We have another studio session with Luke and Zayne to discuss the challenges of balancing work and family life. We delve into the importance of being present in the moment, setting boundaries, and finding practices to decompress after work. Zayne also shares his perspective on creating a positive workplace culture that values people over profits.

Meet Jacques Van Jaarsveld, founder and owner of DroneGear.  In this episode, we hear about Jacques journey from playing in the insurance game, finding his love for tech and the drone industry and his journey to where he is today.  We also touch on work culture, staff relationships, marriage in business and kindness.

In our first episode, Luke Is joined by his good friend and co-host Zayne. Luke shares his curiosity about the stories behind local Durban businesses and the people who run them, wondering what inspires them and what drives them to succeed. They reflect on the impact of social media on our perception of success and Zayne reminds us that everyone has bad days, even the most successful entrepreneurs.   Tune in to gain a deeper appreciation for the small businesses that make Durban unique and the passionate individuals who make them thrive.