Candid Conversations with Charles Hsuan from Flying Kite

“I’ve yet to meet anyone who can hit a golf ball further than me,” claims John Watson. Well, I say, challenge him to a longest-drive competition! From growing up as a pastor’s kid, working retail jobs, handing out flyers, and waitering to fund his chartered accountant degree, John never imagined he’d become self-employed or host The Right Place Podcast and Clara Business

Ever been stuck without cash to tip? Kimlynn Temple turned that frustration into Tipped—a cashless tipping platform that’s lifting incomes for service workers by 40%. In this episode, Kimlynn opens up about her journey as a faith-driven entrepreneur. Tipt isn’t just about convenience; it’s about creating dignity and financial inclusion, especially for underserved communitie

Choosing a career like sales coaching wasn't even on the school's radar when I picked my subjects. It's not something you can study at university either. But here's the twist: my Commercial Law lecture unknowingly planted a seed in me. That little nudge set me on a path I never saw coming. It just shows that sometimes the most unexpected moments shape our future the most.

On today’s Candid Conversations, Charles Hsuan and Jordaan Jacobs discuss what it truly takes to make a business thrive—beyond the bottom line. Jordaan opens up about his career transition, the systems thinking that guides his approach to problem-solving, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. They talk about the power of intentional habits, strategic partnerships, and

Imagine growing up in a Zulu community while being white—your views and experiences would be unique compared to those around you. Over time, you realize these unique insights can be valuable, and you start a business called "Minanawe Marketing" (which means "You and Me"). Along the way, you also educate others about the Township economy (KasiNomic) and give ba

Growing up with an alcoholic and absent father, Danny didn't have an easy life. He envied kids with a 'normal' life and knew he didn't want to repeat his family's history. Determined, Danny became the first in his family to earn a degree. Danny found his calling in accounting. With the support of his wife and mentors, he started his business theAteam, in 2017. S

I recently chatted with Arthur Goldstuck, who's pretty unique because he's got his own wiki page—talk about impressive! Arthur's been diving into tech since '95 with his book Hitchhikers guide to the internet, followed by Hitchhiker's Guide to Going Mobile and The Hitchhiker's Guide To Going Wireless. Now, he's onto The Hitchhiker's Guide to AI. Ap

Today, we're diving into a story that many of us can relate to—fear of rejection and the journey to mastering communication. Our guest, Chris Fenning once avoided selling because he dreaded hearing a "no." But now? He embraces those "no's" because he knows they're steps closer to a "yes." Chris is passionate about "Making communicati

Ever heard the word "strategy" and thought, "What's that all about?" It's a fancy term, but let's break it down. Imagine your orthodontist telling you, "You don't HAVE to brush every tooth, but if you only brush the ones you want to keep, that's pretty smart." That's strategy! It's about choosing to do what really matters. N

Do you know the person who sits next to you every day at work? 🤔 I remember sitting beside Yoke van Dam back in 2013, both of us navigating the challenges of sales roles under a demanding boss (rightly so!). We celebrated our victories when we hit our sales targets, and we lifted each other when we fell short. You see someone every day and think you have a good grasp of who th