What does it really take to succeed in sales in today’s relationship driven business world?

In this episode of On a Grand Scale, Uno Nyoni sits down with Romeo Mabasa, CEO of Anyani Tako Enterprises, seasoned sales leader, business mentor, life coach, author, consultant, and international speaker with over 20 years of experience in sales leadership, business development, and strategic partnerships across Africa.

Drawing from his experience in senior roles at global organisations including SAP, IBM, and Oracle, Romeo shares why sales is the heartbeat of every successful business. The conversation explores navigating rejection, building genuine relationships, understanding the differences between B2B and B2C sales, and using preparation and emotional intelligence to connect with customers.

Romeo also introduces the philosophy behind his upcoming book, Sales with a Human Touch, challenging entrepreneurs and sales professionals to look beyond simply closing deals and instead focus on understanding people, creating value, and building lasting relationships.

Whether you are an entrepreneur, business leader, or sales professional, this episode offers practical insights into developing a more human, strategic, and sustainable approach to sales.

What if Africa’s future depends less on creating employees and more on developing entrepreneurs from childhood?

In this episode of On a Grand Scale, we sit down with Nhlanhla Khambule, entrepreneur, education investor, pastor, and founder of Edinvest Holdings, to explore his journey from starting a business at 20 to building an education group generating over R180 million in revenue and employing more than 200 people.

Nhlanhla shares powerful lessons on resilience, scaling, rebuilding after major setbacks, managing client concentration risk, attracting investment, transitioning from founder-operator to strategic leader, and building organisations that can outlive their founders.

At the heart of the conversation is a bold vision for Africa: equipping young people not only to look for jobs, but to create them. From introducing entrepreneurship education from Grade 1 to building schools, training institutions, and entrepreneurial ecosystems, this episode explores what it truly takes to create generational impact.

A must-listen for founders, educators, leaders, and investors who believe real scale is about more than growing companies, it’s about building people, institutions, and systems capable of transforming society.

What does it take to build a business that can thrive beyond its founder?

In this episode of On a Grand Scale, Christof Lourens, Managing Director of Cairnmead Industrial Consultants, shares his experience of leading and scaling a second-generation business into an organisation with more than 5% market share and a team of over 50 people.

The conversation explores leadership succession, operational excellence, healthy workplace culture, digital transformation, and the systems required to scale sustainably. Christof discusses earning credibility in a family business, empowering the right people, preventing leaders from becoming bottlenecks, and balancing legacy with the need to evolve.

He also shares how faith, family, and personal values influence his approach to leadership and decision-making.

A practical and insightful conversation for founders and leaders navigating the journey from founder-led business to an enduring organisation built on strong people, systems, and culture.

What if one job could spark an entire economy?

In this episode of On a Grand Scale, Erica Kempken, co-founder of Youth@Work, shares how creating opportunities for young people can unlock businesses, networks, and sustainable economic ecosystems.

Discover the mindset and systems behind scaling impact, bridging the gap between education and employment, and building growth that extends far beyond a single organisation.

A must-listen for founders, leaders, and changemakers looking to scale with purpose.

In this episode of On a Grand Scale,

Uno Nyoni interviews Wongalethu Vakala, Founder of Wonga Technologies, about his inspiring journey from adversity to building a purpose-driven technology business.

Together, they explore how resilience, faith, and service have shaped his leadership and entrepreneurial path. Learn how customer-focused innovation, overcoming setbacks, and a commitment to solving real problems have fueled the growth of Wonga Technologies; and why true business success is measured by impact, not just profit.

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone seeking to build a meaningful legacy.

In this powerful episode of On A Grand Scale Podcast, Timothy Gambiza, who is the Managing Director of Sybaweb and Regional Pastor, shares a deeply insightful conversation on growth, leadership, resilience, and transformation.

Tim’s journey, from growing up through hardship in Zimbabwe to rebuilding after failure and rising from accounts administrator to Managing Director, is a strong reminder that sustainable growth is not built by simply doing more. It is built by becoming more.

This episode explores why delegation can feel like losing control, yet remains essential for scale; how leaders can fall into the trap of productive busyness without real impact; and why your role must evolve from operator to architect if you want to lead at a higher level.

Tim also unpacks the difference between balance and harmony, the mindset shift between the lion and the ox, and the underrated leadership skill that unlocks stronger teams, better decisions, and lasting influence: compassion.

This is more than a business conversation. It is a transformation conversation.

For founders, leaders, and ambitious professionals who feel stuck between working hard and truly scaling, this episode will challenge you to ask a deeper question:

Not just, “What should I do next?”

But, “Who must I become next?”

Listen in, reflect deeply, and step into the version of yourself that your next level requires.

In this powerful conversation, Lindsay Cilliers, Co-Founder of FURTHER, unpacks a game-changing truth:

👉 Stronger humans build stronger businesses.

From leading high-performance teams to working with hundreds of entrepreneurs, Lindsay reveals why growth isn’t just about strategy, funding, or systems — it’s about self-awareness, coachability, and the ability to lead yourself first.

What You’ll Learn

• Why self-awareness is your biggest growth advantage
• How being coachable and curious accelerates scale
• The power of community and relationships in unlocking opportunities
• How to build teams that actually perform
• And why sustainable impact starts with a strong, grounded leader

The Big Idea

Scale the human → Scale the business → Scale the impact

Why Watch

If you want to grow your business without burning out or hitting a ceiling, this episode will show you where real scaling begins.

Before you scale your business

You Are the Bottleneck :The Leadership Shift Required to Scale a Business

What if the biggest thing holding your business back… is you?

In this powerful conversation, Kudzai Mugwanda — who built a 70+ employee, multi-branch business from a township side hustle — unpacks the leadership shift that changed everything: moving from being the engine of the business to building systems that allow it to grow without you.

She shares the real lessons behind her growth — learning to let go, building structure, understanding that sales don’t equal profit, and developing the discipline to reinvest and scale sustainably.

But this is more than business.

It’s about becoming the leader your vision demands — through mentorship, faith, tough decisions, and the courage to set standards that build strong teams and culture.

You’ll also hear powerful insights on:

• Rising as a woman in leadership despite barriers
• Unlocking the true potential of township businesses
• And raising the next generation of entrepreneurs by involving them in the journey

From humble beginnings to a bold vision of scaling across Africa — this is a story of growth, resilience, and possibility.

👉 If you’re building something and feel stretched… this episode will show you the shift you need to make.

Because at the next level… you’re not the bottleneck — you’re the breakthrough.

In this episode of On A Grand Scale, Kudzai Mugwanda shares her journey of building a 70+ employee business from a side hustle without external funding. Discover the hidden costs of rapid growth and learn how to transition from operator to CEO by mastering systems, cash flow, and leadership under pressure. If your business is stretching you to your limits, this episode offers the essential blueprint for sustaining real scale.

Hosted by yours Truly, Unotida Nyoni.

The Identity Shift Required to Scale

Before becoming a leader shaping entrepreneurs globally, Erich Schlenker was a hustler — learning business the hard way, starting with one critical skill: sales.

In this episode of On a Grand Scale, Erich shares his journey, from building a business, to a difficult exit, to stepping away for nearly eight years. But the real turning point didn’t come from the exit…

It came from a moment of truth when one of his own employees challenged him:

“You’re not sharing the vision.”

That moment revealed the shift every founder must make: 👉 from doing the work… to leading people.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Sales is the foundation — if you can’t sell, you don’t have a business
• Hustle builds but it doesn’t scale
• Leadership begins when you share the vision clearly
• Your team can’t execute what they don’t understand
• Scaling requires an identity shift not just better strategy

You don’t scale the business first, you scale the leader.

🎯 Who This Is For?

Founders who are still in the middle of everything - and know it’s time to step into real leadership.