PROpulsion LIVE

Situational Leadership: Leading Different People in Different Ways with Igno van Niekerk

18 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, Francois du Toit speaks with leadership development specialist Igno van Niekerk about situationa...

Using Tech and AI to Unleash Your Potential

11 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan Mail How can financial planners use tech and AI in a practical way without losing the human side of advice?In this episode of PROpulsion ...

Fee-Based Advice: The Hard Questions with Johann Maree

28 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan Mail In this Part 2 conversation with Johann Maree, we take on the hard questions that came out of the last episode on fee-based advice.W...

Why Financial Advisers Must Think Like Business Owners with Johann Maree

21 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailWhat is the difference between practice management and business management, and why does it matter so much for financial advisers toda...

How to Productise Financial Advice

07 Mar 2026

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Send a textMany financial planners segment their clients.Few actually change how they deliver advice.In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we explore th...

Why 70% of Heirs Change Adviser and What To Do About It with Mark Hedderman, CFP®

28 Feb 2026

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Send a textThe Great Wealth Transfer is already underway. Trillions in assets will move from one generation to the next over the coming decades. Yet m...

How Ascor Became FPI Professional Practice of the Year with Wouter Fourie

21 Feb 2026

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Send a textWinning FPI’s Professional Practice of the Year is a big moment. But trophies don’t build businesses. Daily decisions do. In this fir...

SEASON FINALE 🎉 Your Path Forward as an IFA with Zeyn Ally

26 Nov 2025

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Send us a textIt’s the Season 6 Finale of PROpulsion LIVE, and we’re ending the year with a conversation that many advisers will relate to.In this...

Exploring the Future of Finance Through a Young Lens with Karabo Huma

17 Nov 2025

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Send us a textHow do young professionals see the future of financial planning?In this inspiring episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we meet Karabo Huma, a dri...

Ryan Redman’s Story of Strength and Purpose

08 Nov 2025

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Send us a textWhen financial planner *Ryan Redman* faced stage 3 cancer, everything he believed about life, money, and success was tested.In this deep...

Financial Planner Of The Year Finalists 2025

01 Nov 2025

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Send us a textMeet South Africa’s top financial planners of 2025!In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we sit down with the finalists for the 2025 Fin...

Exploring Growth and Purpose with Gretchen Betts

26 Oct 2025

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Send us a textWhat does it take to lead a successful financial planning firm and create a new movement that empowers women with money?In this episode ...

How to Create Real Client Value (and Grow a Practice That Feeds Itself)

18 Oct 2025

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Send us a textAre you working harder than ever but not feeling the progress? In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, Francois explores what *real client v...

Gain control, Confidence, and Freedom in Your Financial Planning Practice

11 Oct 2025

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Send us a textAre you running your practice — or is it running you?In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, Francois dives into how financial planners ca...

Exploring the Power of Financial Coaching with Samantha Lee Sparkes

04 Oct 2025

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Send us a textAre your clients struggling with fear, shame, or overwhelm when it comes to money?In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we sit down with S...

The Missing Link in Retirement Planning? with Emile van der Spuy & Wouter de Witt

27 Sep 2025

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Send us a textThis week on PROpulsion LIVE, Francois sits down with Wouter de Witt and Emile van der Spuy, Certified Financial Planners® and co-found...

Relentless Relevance with Richard Mulholland

20 Sep 2025

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Send us a textWhat does it take to stay relevant in a world that’s changing faster than ever?In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, I’m joined by Ric...

Exploring the Fine Print of Living Annuities with Lize de la Harpe

13 Sep 2025

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Send us a textLiving annuities are one of the most popular retirement income products in South Africa – but they come with strict rules that are oft...

Passing the Baton: Exploring Succession Paths for Advisers with Jaco van Tonder

07 Sep 2025

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Send us a textSuccession planning has become one of the most important — and most difficult — conversations in the financial advice profession.In ...

What Makes Advisors Succeed (and Why Many Don’t) with Ettienne Wilsnagh

01 Sep 2025

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Send us a textThis week on PROpulsion LIVE, Francois sits down with Ettienne Wilsnagh, a seasoned financial services professional with 31 years of exp...

What Good Looks Like: Using AI Well in Financial Advice

23 Aug 2025

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Send us a textAI is changing financial advice, but are you using it responsibly in your practice?In this episode of **PROpulsion LIVE**, Francois du T...

What I Learned from 7 Game-Changing Moments

16 Aug 2025

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Send us a textWhat if just a few lessons could shift the entire trajectory of your business and personal growth?In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, Fr...

The Unseen Dangers of AI in Advice Businesses

16 Aug 2025

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Send us a textAI is changing everything. But what if the real risks are not in what it does, but in what we fail to notice?In this solo episode of PRO...

You're not stuck, you are misaligned

16 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIn this week’s solo episode, Francois du Toit discusses one of the most overlooked causes of burnout, friction, and stagnation: misali...

Future-Proof Your Practice: Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur with Wouter Snyman

26 Jul 2025

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Send us a textThis Friday on PROpulsion LIVE, we’re joined by powerhouse entrepreneur and award-winning financial adviser Wouter Snyman, founder of ...

7 Big Problems Facing Financial Planners Today

20 Jul 2025

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Send us a textWe’re not easing into the future of financial planning... we’re already in it.And yet, many advisers still find themselves facing th...

Is SEO Still Worth It in a World of Zero Clicks and AI Answers? with Carla dos Santos

12 Jul 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we sit down with SEO coach and digital strategist Carla dos Santos to unpack the changing search lan...

The Bionic Adviser Is Here – Are You Ready? with Andy Hart

05 Jul 2025

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Send us a textWhat happens when a financial planner goes full Iron Man, blending cutting-edge tech with powerful human connection? In this episode of ...

What AI Can’t Do: The Human Advantage in Financial Planning with Sharon Moller

28 Jun 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we sit down with Sharon Moller, Financial Planning Coach at Old Mutual Wealth, to explore a critical...

Want a Thriving Advice Business? These 7 Habits Will Get You There

21 Jun 2025

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Send us a textWant a Thriving Advice Business? These 7 Habits Will Get You ThereLegendary financial planning practices don’t happen by accident — ...

Stuck, overwhelmed, drained - is personal development all its cracked up to be?

17 Jun 2025

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Send us a textAre you stuck in the cycle of learning, learning, learning without really moving forward?In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, Francois op...

🎉Our 300th episode: Have We Been Using CRM Wrong This Whole Time? with Kobus Barnard

07 Jun 2025

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Send us a text🎉 This is our 300th episode of PROpulsion LIVE and we’re celebrating it in true style!In this week’s milestone interview, Francoi...

Turning a Skeptic into a Client: Overcoming Financial Adviser Resentment

31 May 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we talk about one of the hardest — and most human — challenges in financial planning: earning th...

The Human Side of Financial Planning with Rudolph Geldenhuys

24 May 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we’re joined by the 2024 Financial Planner of the Year, Rudolph Geldenhuys. Together, we dive into...

What Expats Need to Know with Hugo van Zyl

17 May 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we’re joined by expat tax expert Hugo van Zyl to unpack the latest changes affecting South African...

Building a Personal Brand as a Financial Planner with Dr Pieter de Villiers

10 May 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we explore how financial planners and advisers can build a powerful personal brand that supports the...

The Invisible Workload of Running a Practice

03 May 2025

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Send us a textRunning a financial planning practice involves a lot more than client meetings and advice.Behind every success story is a mountain of in...

The Double-Edged Sword of Comparison in Financial Advice

26 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we explore a powerful yet often overlooked topic: how comparison shows up in the world of financial ...

The Hidden Engine Behind High-Performing Advisory Firms with Louis Schlebusch

12 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we speak to *Louis Schlebusch, Director of BRISCH Administration Services*, about the often-overlook...

Client Meetings and Events That Leave a Mark with Anrico Du Plessis

05 Apr 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we’re joined by Anrico du Plessis, CEO of Multi-Media, to explore how technology can be used not a...

The Trusted Adviser in a Low-Trust Society

29 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we unpack what it takes to be a trusted financial adviser in today’s polarised, politically uncert...

The Future of Money and Mindset with Charlotte Kemp

15 Mar 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we sit down with Charlotte Kemp, a futures thinking coach, to explore two key trends that are shapin...

The Art of Letting Go: Removing What’s Holding Your Practice Back

08 Mar 2025

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Send us a textCutting the fluff in your financial advisory practice frees up time, energy, and resources for the work that truly matters. In this epis...

Building a Client Base vs Building a Client Community

01 Mar 2025

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Send us a textThis week on PROpulsion LIVE, we’re diving into a game-changing shift: moving beyond a client list and creating a true client communit...

The Skills Financial Advisers Need for an AI-Integrated Future

22 Feb 2025

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Send us a textAI is changing the way financial advisers work. Some see it as a challenge, others as an opportunity. The question is—how do you make ...

Building a Value Proposition That Grows with Your Financial Advisory Practice

15 Feb 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion Live, we look at how financial advisers can build and improve their value proposition throughout their car...

The Year to Explore: Mindset, Growth & Innovation

08 Feb 2025

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Send us a textWelcome to Season 6 of PROpulsion LIVE!This year’s theme is "Explore", and in this episode, we unpack what that means for fi...

2024's Top Lessons for Financial Planners

30 Nov 2024

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Send us a textIn this season finale of PROpulsion LIVE, we look back at 2024 and share the top lessons for financial planners. From simplifying proces...

Move Beyond Financial Advice

24 Nov 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we explore the journey from financial advice to comprehensive financial planning. We unpack the dist...

Business Financial Planning with Errol Meyer

16 Nov 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we’re joined by Errol Meyer, a financial expert with over 30 years of industry experience and auth...

Treating Advisers Fairly with Guy Holwill and Zeyn Ally

09 Nov 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we host an insightful panel discussion with Guy Holwill, CEO and founder of Fairbairn Consult, and Zeyn Ally, a senior ...

Alternative Revenue Streams for Financial Advisers and Planners

02 Nov 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we explore how financial advisers and planners can expand their income with alternative revenue stre...

The Power of Life Insurance in Holistic Financial Planning with Mickey Gambale

26 Oct 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we interview Mickey Gambale, a dynamic leader in financial services with experience across investments, insurance, and ...

How Pushing Physical Limits Fuels Business Success with Georgina Smith

19 Oct 2024

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Send us a textGeorgina's Guiness World Record breaking swim -   Watch Here - 19 April 2024  Donate to Georgina's cause -https://www.given...

Lessons for Financial Advisers from Rizanne Oosthuisen’s ProfileMe Journey

12 Oct 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we sit down with Rizanne Oosthuisen, founder and CEO of ProfileMe.app. Rizanne shares her entreprene...

Mapping Your Personal Development Journey

05 Oct 2024

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Send us a textIn this special episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we dive deep into the crucial topic of personal development for financial professionals and ...

Preparing Your Financial Planning Business for 2025

28 Sep 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we dive into a key topic: how financial planners can prepare their businesses for success in 2025. W...

Mastering the Biology of Success with Dr. Roddy Carter

21 Sep 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we sit down with Dr. Roddy Carter, an expert in neuroscience and human performance, to explore how u...

Mastering the Business of Financial Planning with David Kop

14 Sep 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we sit down with David Kop, a Certified Financial Planner® and business consultant, to discuss the ...

Are Small Independent Financial Advisors at a Crossroad?

07 Sep 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we explore the critical crossroads faced by small independent financial advisor (IFA) firms. Whether...

Guiding Clients Through the Midlife Transition with Kim Potgieter

31 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we interview Kim Potgieter, Director and Head of Life Planning at Chartered Wealth Solutions. Kim is a Professional Cer...

Enhancing Client Engagement with Kirsty du Toit

24 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we interview Kirsty du Toit, Director of Financial Planning for Asset-Map South Africa. Kirsty is a Certified Financial...

AI Trends and Challenges for the Future with Johan Steyn

17 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we interview Johan Steyn, an advocate for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and a key figure in the development of...

The 2024 FPI Financial Planner of the Year Finalists

03 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIn this special episode, we interview the three finalists for the 2024 FPI Financial Planner of the Year: Gareth Collier, René van de S...

Helping Clients Make Small Changes for Big Results with Warren Ingram

27 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we interview Warren Ingram, co-founder of Galileo Capital and author of four personal finance books. With over 25 years...

Simply Navigating Complexity with Lara Warburton

20 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we interview Lara Warburton, the FPI Financial Planner of the Year for 2023 and Managing Director of Integral Wealth Ma...

This, that, and the other - A mix of issues and solutions for financial advisers

29 Jun 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we tackle a mix of crucial issues and solutions for financial advisers.Learn how to elevate your virtual meeting setup ...

Aligning Value Propositions and Technology Solutions with Gareth Hopkins

22 Jun 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we interview Gareth Hopkins, an experienced operations and client support professional in the information technology se...

Making an Honest Living Through Lifestyle Financial Planning with Dirk Groeneveld

15 Jun 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we interview Dirk Groeneveld, a Financial Planner with nearly 34 years of experience, and a Lifestyle Financial Planner...

Getting better at dealing with and adapting to change

01 Jun 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into the topic of change management within the financial planning profession. We explore why managing change e...

The realities of building a professional services business in 2024

26 May 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about the intricacies of building a professional service business in 2024, focusing specifically on financial a...

Client Communication That Connects in the Digital Age with Tim Slatter

18 May 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Tim Slatter, the founder of Slatter Communications and a seasoned expert in digital communication stra...

Strategies for Sustainable and Renewed Growth for Financial Advisory Firms

11 May 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into the essential and relevant topic of business development for financial advisory firms. We start by distin...

Global Trends in Financial Planning with FPI's CEO Lelané Bezuidenhout

04 May 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we speak with Lelané Bezuidenhout, CEO of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI), exploring several...

Improving Financial Advice with Strategic Client Touchpoints

27 Apr 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we get stuck into the value-adding touchpoints in the financial advice client journey. The discussion focuses on being ...

Strategic Lifestyle Planning for Success with Marc Sydow

20 Apr 2024

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Send us a textWe sit down with Marc Sydow, a lifestyle financial planning expert from Adviceworx, who runs his practice out of Portugal focusing on fe...

The Five Essential Rings for Financial Advisors' Success

13 Apr 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we explore "The Five Rings for Lasting Success and the One Ring to Rule Them All," drawing inspiration from T...

7 Lessons I’ve Learned from Life and Business

06 Apr 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we explore "Seven Lessons I've Learned from Life and Business," diving into the universal truths that ha...

Mastering the Long Game with Russell Ho

23 Mar 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Russell Ho, a young and dynamic financial planner on a mission, to discuss "Mastering the Long Ga...

From Reluctance to Results: Changing Your Mindset on Selling

16 Mar 2024

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Send us a textWelcome to our latest episode, where we delve into a topic that many financial planners and advisers find uncomfortable: selling. Despit...

Adapting to Financial Planning's Future with Wessel Oosthuizen

09 Mar 2024

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Send us a textWe sit down with Wessel Oosthuizen, the Head of Financial Planning at Fiscal Private Clients, to discuss the future and evolution of the...

Financial Advisors: Fun Ways to Segment, Personalise, and Wow Your Clients!

02 Mar 2024

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Send us a textWe are unpacking the crucial topic of segmentation and aligning the value proposition and client service. In today's competitive la...

Powerful Lead Generation Strategies Any Professional Can Do

24 Feb 2024

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Send us a textWelcome to our latest episode! Today, we're diving into the secrets of attracting more clients to your business. Forget about cold ...

Is technology making things simpler or more complex for financial advisors with Adam Owen

17 Feb 2024

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Send us a textIn this insightful and challenging episode of our series, we sit down with Adam Owen, the Head of Content at NextGen Planners, to dissec...

Money: I wouldn't start from here with Chris Budd

10 Feb 2024

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Send us a textIs chasing money making us unhappy? Join us as we talk with Chris Budd, the writer of "The Four Cornerstones of Financial Wellbeing...

Grow your business and make your life easier by simplifying everything

03 Feb 2024

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Send us a textIn today's episode, we're diving into the art of simplification in financial advisory practices. Whether you're a financi...

Beyond the Money: Creating a Vision with Ursula Molefe

03 Mar 2023

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Propulsion podcast, host Francois Du Toit interviews financial planner and wealth coach, Ursula Molefe, about her...

Creating a Clear Vision for Personal and Career Growth with Tumelo Thwala

02 Mar 2023

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Send us a textIn this episode of Propulsion, host Francois Du Toit talks with key account specialist, Tumelo Thwala, about her experience with creatin...

Creating a Vision for Financial Success with Amanda Dusse

01 Mar 2023

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Propulsion podcast, host Francois Du Toit interviews Amanda Dusse, the owner of a Liberty franchise specializing ...

Crafting a Personal Vision Board for Career and Life Success with Zee Gumede

28 Feb 2023

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Propulsion podcast, host Francois Du Toit speaks with Zee Gumede, a financial adviser specializing in healthcare....

Empowering Women to Create Generational Wealth: A Financial Planner's Journey with Tsungai Masendeke

27 Feb 2023

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Propulsion podcast, host Francois Du Toit speaks with Certified Financial Planner® Professional, Tsungai Masende...

Biggest risks facing South Africa ft. David Ansara

29 Nov 2022

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Send us a textDavid Ansara returns to the show and he discusses current issues, what he sees for the future, and his new appointment as CEO of the FMF...

Our 200th Episode! What the future holds for South Africa ft. Dawie Roodt

28 Nov 2022

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Send us a textThis is our 200th episode! It is a milestone that was unthinkable a few short years ago.Join us in celebrating this momentous occasion!A...

A fresh perspective on the value of compliance ft. Julie Anley

16 Nov 2022

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Send us a textOh, the compliance BURDEN! The high cost associated with compliance. Not only from a monetary point of view but especially from a time p...

Are you prepped and ready for the COFI Act ft. Anton Swanepoel

08 Nov 2022

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Send us a textSince 2004, Financial Advisers in South Africa have been adapting to the FAIS Act as the main legislation regulating the industry and pr...

Get ahead with understanding re-platforming and its impact ft. Mickey Gambale

01 Nov 2022

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Send us a textSo should you really care about this as a financial adviser who uses investment platforms or even as an end client invested via an inves...

Important considerations when getting a virtual assistant ft. Henry Walton

25 Oct 2022

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Send us a textYou are at a point where you have too much work to do yourself and you have to make the decision whether you are going to appoint someon...

2022 Financial Planner of the Year Finalists ft. Palesa Dube, Hendrik Spies and Tom Brukman

18 Oct 2022

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Send us a textWe are excited to host the 3 Financial Planner of the Year for 2022 finalists on PROpulsion Live this week.Join us and meet Palesa Dube,...

Adapting to the new world of financial advice and wealth management

11 Oct 2022

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Send us a textThe advisory landscape changed significantly during the 2008 financial crisis. And now, it has done so again after the COVID-19 pandemic...

From financial adviser to business owner: making the shift

04 Oct 2022

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Send us a textHere is a truth no financial adviser can deny: At some point, you will want to exit your practice (for whatever reason) and then you nee...