The Rev Room
Welcome to The Rev Room - where South Africa’s real entrepreneurs get real. Powered by BizRev, this is your private boardroom for cutting through chaos, unlocking systems, and revving your business into high-performance mode. No fluff. Just bold conversations, expert insight, and the tools to scale without losing your mind - or your mission.
Episodes
18 episodes
EP18: Avoiding the Hidden Costs of Non-Compliance: Penalties, Interest & Provisional Tax
Tax penalties aren’t just numbers on a statement—they’re stress triggers that keep entrepreneurs awake at night. In this episode, we break down the different types of penalties from SARS, why they happen, and how to prevent them from derailing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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9:20
EP17: Bracket Creep: The Silent Tax That’s Shrinking Your Paycheck
In this episode of The Rev Room, we expose bracket creep — the sneaky tax mechanism also known as fiscal drag. Wayne Turner, BizRev’s Financial Director and tax specialist, joins Noloyiso Mbenga to unpack how inflation-linked salary in...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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5:41
EP16: Behind the Penthouse: Hard Lessons from Building Hospitality Success
Cape Town isn’t just a postcard city - it’s a world-class investment hub in tourism. In this conversation, Mark and Takunda share their journey at The Glen, unpacking the realities of hospitality growth. From relentless guest demands to capital...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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22:32
EP15: The CEO’s Guide to Resilience: Leading Through Crisis With Clarity
Resilience isn’t just about surviving hard times - it’s about creating a business and leadership style that can adapt, absorb shocks, and emerge stronger. In this conversation, Francois (CEO of BizRev) flips roles as guest, sharing raw stories ...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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10:56
EP13: Bookkeeping Basics That Save You Millions
In this Rev Room episode, the team unpacks why bookkeeping is more than just admin - it’s the backbone of financial clarity and cash flow stability. Nandi shares real-world examples of how poor record-keeping leads to penalties, missed VAT clai...
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Episode 13
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13:21
EP14: Don’t Lose What You’ve Built: The Power of Trademarks in SA
In this episode of The Rev Room, we dive into the world of trademarks with Nicole, unpacking why every entrepreneur in South Africa should consider trademark protection. From logos and slogans to unique product shapes, trademarks aren’...
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Episode 14
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16:22
EP12: Tax Relief Through Medical Credits: What SARS Won’t Tell You (But Should)
In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with tax specialist Nolu to demystify one of the most overlooked tax advantages in South Africa—medical tax credits and disability deductions. They break down the two types of medical...
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Episode 12
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8:28
EP11: Deadline Pressure & Penalty Risk: Navigating SARS With Confidence
In this Rev Room episode, Wayne and Noloyiso from the BizRev tax team unpack what every South African business owner needs to know for the 2025 tax season. With SARS reducing the filing window by over 50 days and tightening assessment timelines...
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Episode 11
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9:51
EP10: 7 Costly Mistakes Entrepreneurs Keep Making (and How to Stop)
Too many founders unknowingly sabotage their own growth—often in the name of survival. In this episode, Francois and Celeste break down the seven most common mistakes entrepreneurs make, from mixing personal and business finances to ignoring ca...
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Episode 10
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11:03
EP09: The KPI Blind Spot: Why Entrepreneurs Crash Without Reading the Dashboard
In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with senior account manager Matt Barlow to unpack one of the most overlooked (yet vital) growth tools in business: financial reporting. They explore the common pitfalls entrepreneurs ...
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Episode 9
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11:59
EP08: Think It’s Closed? Why SARS Might Still Be Coming for Your Dormant Company
Too many entrepreneurs think that if a company stops trading, it quietly disappears. But SARS has other plans—and the penalties for inaction can be brutal. In this episode, BizRev’s resident attorney Nicole Lin joins Francois to unpack the ...
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Episode 8
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14:22
EP06: Overseas? Here’s How to Avoid 45% Tax Pain on Your Trust Distributions
If you’re a South African entrepreneur working abroad or planning to this episode is essential listening. Nicole and Wayne unpack the tax minefield of foreign income, dual residency, and what happens when SA trusts start distributing to non-res...
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Episode 6
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21:54
EP07: The Truth About Trusts: Asset Protection Without the Pitfalls
In this foundational episode, Nicole, BizRev’s resident legal expert on estates and trusts, unpacks one of the most misunderstood vehicles in business and legacy planning: the trust. Whether you’re a founder wanting to protect your assets from ...
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Episode 7
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22:47
EP05: From Panic to Prepared: Navigating SARS, Provisional Tax, and Expat Income
In this episode of The Rev Room, BizRev’s tax specialist Wayne Turner unpacks the tax questions that keep South African founders up at night. From auto-assessments and provisional tax to foreign income rules and Airbnb deductions, Wayn...
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Episode 5
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27:37
EP04: Trusts Decoded: What Founders Need to Know to Protect Their Legacy
In this powerful episode of The Rev Room, BizRev’s resident legal expert Nicole Lin dives deep into the often-misunderstood world of trusts. If you’re a founder navigating business continuity, asset protection, or long-term estate plan...
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Episode 3
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22:47
EP03: Beyond the Numbers: Bridging the Gap Between Accountants and Entrepreneurs
In this conversation, Francois sits down with Celeste Zanoli, BizRev’s Senior Account Manager, to unpack why traditional accounting fails most entrepreneurs - - and what it really takes to build a business that thrives. They dig into the emotio...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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12:54
EP02: Trusts, Death, and Getting It Done: Legal Real Talk with Nicole
In this episode of The Rev Room, host Francois sits down with BizRev’s legal manager Nicole Lin for a brutally honest look at one of the most overlooked aspects of business and legacy planning - estate administration. From the staggeri...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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8:08
EP01: Leadership First, Strategy Second: Lessons from Francois Geldenhuys
Welcome to The Rev Room—where business gets personal. In this inaugural episode, BizRev’s very own François Geldenhuys opens up about the real road to becoming a resilient entrepreneur. From selling second-hand bottles as a teen to bui...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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8:40