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The Dylan Kohlstadt Show

The Dylan Kohlstadt Show

Dylan Kohlstadt 55 Episodes Oct 30, 2026

Podcast hosts conversations with industry leaders, creatives, and marketers, covering topics such as entrepreneurship, B2B digital marketing, personal growth, AI, and technology. The show is hosted by Dylan Kohlstadt, a B2B digital marketing expert and founder of Shift ONE Digital and the Digital Marketing Academy. Each episode aims to provide actionable insights and inspiration for business growth.

Episodes

AI, VC Funding and the Boring Things That Kill Startups | Bertram Richards & Beverley Knoesen
AI, VC Funding and the Boring Things That Kill Startups | Bertram Richards & Beverley Knoesen Oct 30, 2026 00:29:45 If you’re building a tech startup, scaling a SaaS platform or preparing for your next VC round, this episode covers the risks most founders only discover once something breaks. AI now lets anyone code in days what used to take years, yet positioning, security, documentation and succession planning still decide which businesses survive the jump to scale.I’m joined by Bertram Richards, who mentored
The Global Economy in 2026: Oil Shocks, the Rand & What's Next
The Global Economy in 2026: Oil Shocks, the Rand & What's Next Oct 13, 2026 00:28:12 Freddie Mitchell, Chief Economist at Aluma Capital, joins me again to unpack the global economy, and this conversation could not be timelier. We cover the conflict in the Middle East and its knock-on effect on oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz, why the rand has gained ground despite South Africa's own economic challenges, and what rising energy costs are doing to earnings and margins for compani
Why You're Losing Tenders (And How to Win More) with Larissa Cornelius
Why You're Losing Tenders (And How to Win More) with Larissa Cornelius Oct 2, 2026 00:25:28 Over November and December we submitted six tenders and didn't land a single one. I blamed price, so I asked Larissa Cornelius, CEO and Chief Win Strategist, where we really went wrong. Her answer changed how I'll approach every bid from here.Larissa Cornelius, the CEO of Nfold and her team help companies win more proposals, tenders and pitches, and she has sat across the table from enough procure
He Went Net Negative Before He Got Rich: Jose Berlanga on the Ugly Side of Success
He Went Net Negative Before He Got Rich: Jose Berlanga on the Ugly Side of Success Sep 25, 2026 00:35:55 Everyone sees the finished home, the successful developer, the published author. Nobody sees the years Jose Berlanga spent worse than broke, more debt than assets, wondering if he'd ever make money again. In this episode, the real estate developer behind Tricon Homes and Onix Residential (2,000+ homes built) gets brutally honest about what building a business actually costs.Jose Berlanga and Dylan
Building a Purpose-Driven Brand | Norbert Elnar
Building a Purpose-Driven Brand | Norbert Elnar Jun 18, 2024 00:30:44 "People follow people who are real, rather than people who are right."This is just one of many insights quoted by Norbert Elnar, the latest guest on my podcast show and a seasoned brand builder. Norbert, born in the Philippines and now living in Germany, is the founder and CEO of Masterpiece Kingdom Brands, where he specialises in helping purpose-driven organisations craft their professional brand
He Went Unbooked for 2 Years, Then Built a Personal Brand That Never Stops Working
He Went Unbooked for 2 Years, Then Built a Personal Brand That Never Stops Working Sep 18, 2026 00:25:34 If you think personal branding is about bragging, this episode will change your mind. Andre Du Toit, "The Big Positive Guy," went two years without a single speaking booking after declaring himself a professional speaker. What he did next built him a career spanning nearly 20 years and a personal brand so strong that people recognise his wife from his posts alone. In this episode, Andre breaks dow
Growing Your Business from Garage to Global | Anthony Damian
Growing Your Business from Garage to Global | Anthony Damian Jul 11, 2023 00:38:39 #AskDKShow In the latest episode of season 5 of the #AskDKShow I interview Anthony Damian, founder of global shipping software and AI technology company, Solverminds. In this episode, we discuss starting a company, his acquired experience, applying AI with big data, and how data analytics can help a business when done properly.You're invited to join us in this informative conversation, where you'l
B2B Leaders Series: Creating a Marketing Strategy in a Rapidly Changing World
B2B Leaders Series: Creating a Marketing Strategy in a Rapidly Changing World Oct 16, 2025 01:00:22 While the basics of marketing, like audience and persona identification, may seem straightforward, they’re often overlooked - yet remain critical for success.As B2B marketing shifts from cold outreach to relationship-driven approaches, longer buying cycles demand that marketers refine their strategies. In this webinar, we’ll walk you through the key pillars of B2B marketing that will help you adap
Small Business Development and Creating Successful Businesses | Sibusiso Raphekwane
Small Business Development and Creating Successful Businesses | Sibusiso Raphekwane Sep 12, 2024 00:42:13 "The best investment you can make is an investment in yourself. The more you learn, the more you'll earn." - Warren BuffettI had the privilege of interviewing Sibusiso Raphekwane, the CEO and founder of The Transformation Legacy.We spoke about the world of small business development and the importance of transformation in the entrepreneurial journey. Busi shared her wealth of knowledge and experie
What Skills Do You Need As An Entrepreneur?
What Skills Do You Need As An Entrepreneur? Sep 10, 2019 00:12:52 Welcome to season 1, episode 5 of the #AskDK Show! What skills do you need as an entrepreneur? Does Business Location matter? How to Expand into new markets and cause a Disruption.On the #AskDKShow, we chat with inspiring people, learning how to #begreat, from marketing, social media and especially entrepreneurship, let's learn and grow together. Don't be good, be GREAT! Want to get on to the show
Why You Need the Enneagram and Maturity to Lead | Lucille Greeff
Why You Need the Enneagram and Maturity to Lead | Lucille Greeff Apr 9, 2024 00:54:01 "If personality is the lens through which we see the moment (that shows us who we are), then maturity is the journey we're always on," shares Lucille Greeff. Join Dylan Kohlstadt for an engaging chat with Lucille Greeff, co-founder of Aephoria and organisational development practitioner, as they explore the fascinating interplay between maturity and personality in today's workplace. Lucille Greeff
How to Start a Podcast | Gavin Kennedy
How to Start a Podcast | Gavin Kennedy Nov 11, 2019 00:27:02 In the first episode of season three, we’re looking at podcasts. It's hip, it’s happening and it’s the way of the future. I pick the brain of Gavin Kennedy, CEO, and founder of Solid Gold Podcasts Studios, for all you need to know about starting a podcast and what makes this medium so unique and awesome.You can also check out this podcast in video form on my Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube

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