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I'm the founder of V8 Capital (Est. 2023), we're private SME investors that invest in and grows small to medium-sized businesses with a portfolio of brands that are collectively doing R70M+ per annum. I'm also the founder of South Africa's Top 1% digital marketing agency, V8 Media that has done over a billion rand in sales for direct-to-consumer brands. On this channel I share everything I've learnt in the last decade around how to build better businesses.

  1. 18H AGO

    The reason you're manifesting what you DON'T want!

    I’m Jandre, founder of V8 Media (Top 1% Digital Agency) & V8 Capital.We’ve worked with over 500 businesses since 2018 and generated nearly R1.4 billion in sales for small to mid-sized DTC brands.After scaling companies, mentoring founders, and watching smart people stay stuck for years, I’ve learned this:Your results are limited by what you can perceive.Most people aren’t failing because they’re lazy. They’re failing because they’re operating inside a narrow version of reality.In today’s episode, we break down why growth feels slow, why matching the vibration of your goals is essential, and how the "Law of Attraction" is actually a scientific principle of vibration.Got a question? Email me at jandre@v8media.co.za🗒️ What You’re Going to Learn in This VideoThis episode explores how your thoughts and belief systems dictate the frequency you vibrate at, which in turn determines the reality that harmonizes with you. We unpack the science behind manifesting and why your mental perception literally constructs the physical matter around you.We go deep into:The Law of Vibration Why everything from atoms to subatomic particles is in a constant state of vibration.Harmonizing Reality Understanding how "birds of a feather flock together" applies to energy and how you get more of what you are, not what you want.The Science of Manifestation How quantum physics and Einstein’s E=mc2explain energy crystallizing into physical matter.Dimensions of Vibe Why energy moves slower in the third dimension and how to speed up your desired outcomes.The Mind-Reality Link How the "Observer Effect" with light waves and photons proves your focus creates your world.⏱ Timestamps0:00 - Intro: Everything that vibrates together, harmonizes together0:45 - The Body as Atoms: Molecules, protons, and subatomic particles1:18 - The Biblical Link: Why "the rich get richer" is about vibration1:40 - Recommended Reading: Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza2:03 - The Reality of Manifesting: Matching the vibration of what you want3:10 - Creative vs. Logical Minds: Right-brain vs. left-brain manifestation4:10 - Jandre’s Journey: From evangelical Christianity to The Secret5:50 - Law of Attraction vs. Science: Unpacking the actual science of energy6:35 - Light and Observation: How waves become photons when you look at them7:05 - The Third Dimension: Why energy moves and manifests slowly here8:40 - E=mc2 in Business: How energy crystallizes into physical events9:40 - The 60-Day Rule: How long it takes to manifest a desired outcome11:15 - Goal Frequency: Knowing if you are a match for your revenue targets🔎 Hashtags#FounderMindset #LawOfVibration #QuantumPhysics #V8Media #BusinessGrowth #JoeDispenza #ManifestationScience #EntrepreneurMindset

    12 min

  2. 3D AGO

    AU Skip navigation Search Create Avatar image Why do some succeed so easily and others struggle?

    I’m Jandre, founder of V8 Media (Top 1% Digital Agency) & V8 Capital.We’ve worked with over 500 businesses since 2018 and generated nearly R1.4 billion in sales for small to mid-sized DTC brands.After scaling companies, mentoring founders, and watching smart people stay stuck for years, I’ve learned this:Your results are limited by what you can perceive.Most people aren’t failing because they’re lazy.They’re failing because they’re operating inside a narrow version of reality.In today’s episode, we break down why growth feels slow, why effort alone doesn’t move the needle, and how your beliefs quietly shape every business decision you make.Got a question?Email me at jandre@v8media.co.za🗒️ What You’re Going to Learn in This VideoThis episode explores how perception, identity, and belief systems determine what opportunities you notice. We unpack the invisible layer of progress and why most founders mistake limited perception for “bad luck.”We go deep into:The Reality of WavesWhy everything you see - from molecules to subatomic particles - is actually energy in motion.Collapsing the WaveHow the Observer Effect proves that reality changes the moment you look at it.The Double-Slit ExperimentUnderstanding the science behind infinite possible realities.Frequency vs. MatterWhy the “solidity” of your business results is just a reflection of how high or low your energy vibrates.Manifestation PhysicsWhy “what you think, you become” is a literal reconstruction of light.⏱ Timestamps0:00 - Intro: Why Everything is a Wave0:44 - What is Energy? Molecules, Atoms, and Subatomic Particles0:58 - The Law of Thermodynamics: Energy Cannot Be Destroyed1:30 - Einstein’s Formula: E = mc² and the Transformation of Spirit2:41 - Defining Vibration: High vs. Low Frequencies3:40 - The Construct of Matter: How Vibration Creates “Physical” Reality4:30 - The Power of Light: Why Photons Are Crucial to Perception5:20 - The Observer Effect: When Waves Turn Into Particles7:10 - The Double-Slit Experiment: Science’s Most Mind-Blowing Discovery8:25 - Infinite Realities: Why Your Consciousness Is the Creator10:00 - Practical Application: How the Most Successful People Manifest🔎 Hashtags#FounderMindset #QuantumPhysics #V8Media #BusinessGrowth #ObserverEffect #EntrepreneurMindset #ManifestationScience

    10 min

  3. JAN 30

    Everything you believe about making money is outdated.

    I’m Jandre, founder of V8 Media (Top 1% Digital Agency) & V8 Capital.We’ve worked with over 500 businesses since 2018 and generated nearly R1.4 billion in sales for small to mid-sized DTC brands.After scaling companies, mentoring founders, and watching smart people stay stuck for years, I’ve learned this:Your results are limited by what you can perceive.Most people aren’t failing because they’re lazy.They’re failing because they’re operating inside a narrow version of reality.In today’s episode, we break down why growth feels slow, why effort alone doesn’t move the needle, and how your beliefs quietly shape every business decision you make.Got a question? Email me at jandre@v8media.co.za🗒️ What You’re Going to Learn in This VideoThis episode explores the part of growth most founders never question: how perception, identity, and belief systems determine what opportunities you even notice.We unpack the invisible layer of progress:what you can’t see yet, what your senses filter out, and why most people mistake limited perception for “bad luck.”We go deep into:Why most people only see a fraction of what’s possibleHow beliefs quietly cap income and growthWhy working harder often changes nothingThe difference between physical effort and perceptual shiftsWhy growth feels slow before it feels obviousHow identity shapes decision-makingWhy reality responds to frequency, not intentionThe danger of trusting only what you can seeWhy most people quit while they’re still earlyHow awareness precedes resultsIf you’re building a business, a brand, or a sharper version of yourself, this episode will challenge how you think about reality, effort, and progress.⏱ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro: The Quest for Self-Knowledge 1:20 – Tesla’s Key: Everything is Energy & Frequency 2:30 – The Sailor’s Story: How Senses Deceive Us 5:14 – The 1% Reality: Limits of Perception 6:44 – Science, Spirituality & Joe Dispenza 8:35 – The Hierarchy of Matter: Beyond the Physical 11:45 – Decoding E=mc²: Energy Equals Matter 13:14 – The Illusion of Solidity: Vibration Rates 15:48 – Influencing Your Reality with Your Mind 16:25 – The Secret of Manifestation18:00 – Final Thoughts🔎 Hashtags#FounderMindset #BusinessReality #PerceptionShift #EntrepreneurSA #IdentityAndGrowth #LongTermThinking🔎 Related SearchesWhy hard work doesn’t pay offBusiness mindset limitsFounder perceptionWhy growth feels slowBeliefs and business success

    18 min

  4. JAN 24

    How Skinfunctional is Growing 50% YOY

    #SkinFunctional #SkincareSouthAfrica #DTCBrandBuildingI'm Jandre, founder of V8 Media (Top 1% Digital Agency) & V8 Capital. We've worked with over 500 businesses since 2018 and generated nearly 1.4 billion in sales for small DTC brands. Through investing in and scaling multiple businesses, I’ve discovered the patterns behind brands that grow consistently — and today’s episode uncovers exactly how Skin Functional is doing it.Got a question? Email me at jandre@v8media.co.za🗒️ What You're Going to Learn in This Video:In this episode, we sit down with Natasha Dorval, Brand Manager at Skin Functional — South Africa’s fast-growing, science-backed skincare brand founded by cosmetic scientist Shannon Dugal. We unpack how Skin Functional maintains radical transparency in its formulations, built industry-leading customer loyalty, leverages UGC, Meta ads, SEO, Klaviyo segmentation, and scaled into international markets with 50% YoY growth. Natasha breaks down their move from WooCommerce to Shopify, how Stitch and Apple/Google Pay increased conversions, and the real strategy behind Black Friday, content, and founder-led brand building.⏱ Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & welcome0:32 – Skin Functional’s origin story & mission1:40 – Why the brand has grown 50% YoY2:00 – Skin confidence vs beauty trends3:00 – The power of education, routines, and ‘how-to’ packaging4:20 – Founders in content: why Shannon is now front-facing5:30 – The role of UGC & authentic customer reviews6:40 – Their full 360 marketing approach: SEO, social, email & ads7:30 – Meta vs TikTok: which platform actually converts8:45 – Why Meta’s targeting still outperforms9:50 – What metrics they track for different campaign objectives10:40 – Email’s massive revenue contribution11:50 – How Klaviyo segmentation transformed their CRM12:40 – WooCommerce frustrations & why they moved to Shopify14:00 – Checkout optimisation & reducing drop-offs15:30 – Preparing for Black Friday & avoiding crashes17:00 – Why they spread Black Friday over multiple days18:30 – Stitch, Apple Pay & Google Pay: impact on conversions20:00 – The shift in customer payment behaviour21:00 – Tools & plugins that improved search and UX23:30 – AI-powered skin analysis tools (online & in-store)26:00 – Why authenticity in marketing will always win28:40 – Final lessons for founders & marketers🔎 Hashtags#SkinFunctional #SkincareSouthAfrica #DTCBrandBuilding #EcommerceSA #ShopifySA #KlaviyoFlows #MarketingStrategy #MetaAds #UserGeneratedContent #EmailMarketing #EcommerceGrowth #BeautyBrandMarketing #ConversionRateOptimisation #BlackFridayStrategy #StitchPayments #ApplePaySA #GooglePaySA #SkincareAnalysis #FounderLedBrand #digitalmarketingsalary 🔎 Related Searches:Science-backed skincare South AfricaSkin Functional founder storyBest South African skincare brands 2025How to scale a DTC beauty brandMeta ads for beauty brandsTikTok vs Meta for ecommerceShopify migration from WooCommerceBest payment gateways in South AfricaStitch vs Payfast vs PayflexBlack Friday ecommerce strategy SAKlaviyo segmentation examplesAI skin analysis tools for ecommerce🔑 Keywords:Skin Functional skincare, South African skincare brand, DTC beauty growth, Shopify South Africa, WooCommerce vs Shopify, Klaviyo segmentation strategy, Stitch payment gateway South Africa, Apple Pay South Africa, Google Pay South Africa, UGC beauty content, founder-led brand marketing, ecommerce tools SA, performance marketing South Africa, skincare ecommerce, customer data segmentation, Black Friday SA strategy, skincare content strategy, checkout optimisation tools, beauty brand marketing insights🔗 Links:Need someone to do your marketing for you? https://v8media.co.zaNeed investment for your business? https://v8capital.co.za📱 Follow Me on Social Media:Instagram: / officialjandredebeerTikTok: / officialjandredebeerLinkedIn: / jandredebeer

    31 min

  5. 11/21/2025

    CUM Books: SA's Largest Christian Bookstore Chain

    I'm Jandre, founder of V8 Media (Top 1% Digital Agency) & V8 Capital. We've worked with over 500 businesses since 2018 and generated nearly 1.4 billion in sales for small DTC brands. Through investing in and scaling multiple businesses, I’ve discovered patterns in what separates high-performing e-commerce stores from the rest — and today’s episode is packed with those insights.Got a question? Email me at jandre@v8media.co.za🗒️ What You're Going to Learn in This Video:In this episode, we sit down with Michael Pretorius, E-Commerce Manager at CUM Books — South Africa’s largest Christian bookstore with 34 stores nationwide. We unpack exactly how CUM Books has scaled its online store, balanced pricing against Takealot and Amazon, leveraged Google Performance Max, and engineered conversion growth through apps, email automation, and smarter checkout experiences. Michael also shares practical insights on free shipping thresholds, payment gateways that boost revenue, omnichannel customer data, and how they approach Black Friday without racing to the bottom.⏱ Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & welcome0:32 – Who is CUM Books & how they compete in a crowded market1:40 – The #1 acquisition channel & why Google PMAX leads the strategy3:00 – What really matters in performance marketing metrics4:40 – Email marketing frequency, engagement & the welcome series6:00 – The 80/20 rule & top-selling categories7:00 – Why free shipping is set at R500 and how pricing decisions are made8:45 – Shipping options: courier vs Pargo vs in-store pickup10:00 – Meta ads strategy & lead gen campaigns11:00 – Klaviyo automations that drive the most revenue12:10 – Shopify vs Magento: why they switched and what changed13:20 – Conversion rate boosts: new theme, new gateway, new approach14:50 – Why Stitch increased revenue & the impact of Apple/Capitec Pay16:40 – The power of offering multiple payment gateways18:00 – Black Friday strategy (and why they don’t discount all month)20:00 – Where TikTok fits in (and why they’re not rushing in)22:00 – Unifying in-store + online customer data24:00 – The must-have Shopify apps they use today26:00 – Heatmaps, UX insights & customer behaviour tracking27:40 – Final lessons for e-commerce founders & marketers🔎 Hashtags#CUMBooks #EcommerceSouthAfrica #DigitalMarketing #RetailVsOnline #ShopifySA #GooglePerformanceMax #EmailMarketing #DTCGrowth #EcommerceStrategy #MarketingTips #SouthAfricanBusiness #CustomerAcquisition #EcommerceTools #ConversionRateOptimization #BlackFridayStrategy #ShopifyApps #PaymentGatewaysSA #KlaviyoFlows #StitchPayments #OmnichannelRetail🔎 Related Searches:How to grow a South African e-commerce brandGoogle Performance Max case studyBest email automations for ShopifyCUM Books business storyHow to compete with Takealot and AmazonFree shipping strategy e-commercePayment gateways for South AfricaStitch vs Payfast vs Yoco vs PayflexHow to increase conversion rate ShopifyBlack Friday marketing strategy South AfricaOmnichannel customer data for retail brandsShopify apps for higher conversions🔑 Keywords:CUM Books ecommerce, South Africa ecommerce, Google Performance Max strategy, Shopify South Africa, ecommerce pricing strategy, free shipping threshold, Klaviyo automations, Stitch payment gateway, Apple Pay South Africa, Capitec Pay, conversion rate optimisation, Shopify apps, omnichannel retail, book retail marketing, ecommerce growth tools, customer data sync, Black Friday ecommerce strategy, retail and online integration, performance marketing South Africa, ecommerce insights SA🔗 Links:Need someone to do your marketing for you? https://v8media.co.zaNeed investment for your business? https://v8capital.co.za📱 Follow Me on Social Media:Instagram: / officialjandredebeerTikTok: / officialjandredebeerLinkedIn: / jandredebeer

    37 min

  6. 10/14/2025

    What Investors Look For in SME’s

    Hi, I’m Jandre, founder of V8 Media (Top 1% Digital Agency) & V8 Capital.We’ve worked with over 500 businesses since 2018, generating nearly R1.4 billion in sales for small DTC brands.Through our experience investing in and scaling multiple businesses, I’ve discovered key insights about brand positioning and marketing efficiency that I’m excited to share with you.Got a question? Email me at jandre@v8media.co.za🔗 Links:Need someone to do your marketing for you? https://v8media.co.zaNeed investment for your business? https://v8capital.co.za🗒️ What You’re Going to Learn in This Video:In this episode, filmed live at the Stitch Elevate E-commerce Event 2025, we sit down with Judy from Invenfin, the venture capital arm of Remgro Ventures, to explore what it really takes to build and scale a successful consumer brand in South Africa.You’ll discover what Invenfin looks for when investing in brands like Fieldbar and Leiv Skincare, how they assess founders and opportunities, and what separates brands that grow sustainably from those that stall.Judy also breaks down how to become “investment-ready”, common red flags that turn investors away, and why founders should always think about their exit strategy — even in the early stages.If you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or marketer building a consumer or eCommerce brand, this episode gives you real insight into how South Africa’s leading venture capital firm evaluates opportunities and helps brands expand locally and globally.⏱ Timestamps:0:06 - Introduction & Welcome with Judy from Invenfin0:40 - What Invenfin Does and How It Fits Into Remgro Ventures1:55 - The Fieldbar and Leiv Skincare Investment Stories3:32 - What Investors Look For in Consumer and DTC Brands5:40 - Red Flags That Stop an Investment Deal7:20 - Understanding Risk and Founder Fit9:05 - How Invenfin Supports Portfolio Companies Beyond Funding10:48 - The Importance of Exit Strategy and Long-Term Vision12:35 - What Makes a Brand Investment-Ready14:22 - Lessons for Founders in Scaling Sustainably15:40 - Final Advice from Judy for Entrepreneurs🔎 Hashtags:#Invenfin #Remgro #VentureCapital #SouthAfrica #StartupFunding #BusinessGrowth #DTC #ConsumerBrands #Ecommerce #Investment #Fieldbar #LeivSkincare #Entrepreneurship #BusinessStrategy #BrandBuilding #ScaleYourBusiness #StitchElevate #V8Media #SouthAfricanStartups #InvestInAfrica🔎 Related Searches:Invenfin South AfricaRemgro Ventures investmentshow to get funding for your startup South Africawhat investors look for in brandshow to become investment readyconsumer brand growth strategiesventure capital South AfricaFieldbar investment storyLeiv Skincare fundinghow to pitch to investors South Africa🔑 Keywords:Invenfin, Remgro Ventures, South African startups, venture capital, investment readiness, brand growth, consumer brands, DTC brands, Fieldbar, Leiv Skincare, eCommerce South Africa, business funding, startup investment, founder advice, venture investing, scale strategy, marketing growth, Stitch Elevate Event, V8 Media interview, brand positioning📱 Follow Me on Social Media:Instagram:   / officialjandredebeer  TikTok:   / officialjandredebeer  LinkedIn:   / jandredebeer

    20 min

  7. 10/11/2025

    How Stitch is Changing The Payments Game

    Hi I'm Jandre, founder of V8 Media (Top 1% Digital Agency) & V8 Capital. We've worked with over 500 businesses since 2018 and generated nearly 1.4 billion in sales for small DTC brands. Through our experience investing in and scaling multiple businesses, I've discovered key insights about brand positioning and marketing efficiency that I'm excited to share with you.Got a question? Email me at jandre@v8media.co.za🔗 Links:Need someone to do your marketing for you? https://v8media.co.zaNeed investment for your business? https://v8capital.co.za🗒️ What You're Going to Learn in This Video:In this episode, filmed live at the Stitch Elevate E-commerce Event 2025, we sit down with Danny, Head of Product at Stitch and GM of Stitch Express, to discuss how Stitch is transforming the future of payments in South Africa.You’ll discover how Stitch is solving one of the biggest challenges in e-commerce — checkout conversion — and building trust between businesses and customers. Danny also shares key lessons on product strategy, fraud prevention, payment innovation, and why deep customer empathy drives the best fintech products.We unpack everything from the origins of Stitch Express to how local businesses can scale faster through seamless, secure payment experiences.⏱ Timestamps:0:06 - Introduction & Welcome with Danny from Stitch0:39 - The Story Behind Stitch Express1:35 - How Stitch Helps E-commerce Businesses Increase Conversions2:45 - The Importance of Payment Trust & Customer Experience3:42 - Stitch’s Approach to Fraud Prevention and Verification5:10 - Omni-channel Solutions for Online and Retail Payments6:04 - How Businesses Can Use Payment Data for Smarter Decisions7:18 - The Rise of Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Alternative Payments8:35 - The Future of Fintech in South Africa9:42 - Building a Culture of Innovation and Purpose at Stitch10:20 - What’s Next for Stitch Express and South African E-commerce11:15 - Final Thoughts and Lessons for Entrepreneurs🔎 Hashtags:#Stitch #Ecommerce #Fintech #SouthAfrica #OnlinePayments #BusinessGrowth #StitchExpress #EcommerceSouthAfrica #DigitalBusiness #FintechInnovation #PaymentSolutions #CheckoutOptimization #StartupCulture #Entrepreneurship #BrandBuilding #Shopify #WooCommerce #CustomerExperience #BusinessInterview #southafricabusiness 🔎 Related Searches:Stitch Express South Africahow Stitch improves e-commerce paymentsbest payment gateways for online stores in South Africacheckout conversion optimization strategiesfraud prevention for online businessesfintech innovation in South AfricaApple Pay and Google Pay South Africaomnichannel payment systemsStitch Express interviewhow to build trust in online payments🔑 Keywords:Stitch Express, Stitch South Africa, online payments, ecommerce conversion rates, fraud prevention, fintech South Africa, payment gateway, ecommerce growth, business innovation, Stitch Elevate Event, Stitch GM Danny, ecommerce strategy, customer trust, omni-channel payments, Apple Pay South Africa, Google Pay South Africa, fintech startups, payment solutions, ecommerce optimization, brand differentiation📱 Follow Me on Social Media:Instagram:   / officialjandredebeer  TikTok:   / officialjandredebeer  LinkedIn:   / jandredebeer

    20 min

  8. 10/02/2025

    How Prime Self Scaled With Tech & Tactics

    Hi, I'm Jandre, founder of V8 Media! We've worked with over 500 businesses since 2018 and generated nearly 1.4 billion in sales. Through our experience investing in and scaling multiple businesses, I've discovered key insights about brand positioning and marketing efficiency that I'm excited to share with you.🔗 Links:Need someone to do your marketing for you? https://v8media.co.zaNeed investment for your business? https://v8capital.co.za🗒️ What You’re Going to Learn in This Video:How Prime Self has scaled its e‑commerce operations in a challenging South African environmentThe tech stack they use (Shopify, Smartbot, Stitch) and how those tools impact conversionPractical tactics around email automations, minimizing app bloat, and using AI in marketingTips for first‑time store owners on taking action, selecting products, and differentiating in a crowded market⏱ Timestamps:0:00 – Welcome + Event Introduction0:45 – Meet Nicola & Prime Self Introduction2:15 – The Health & Supplement Market in SA3:10 – E‑Commerce Performance & Record Month4:05 – Platform Choice: Why Shopify5:20 – Favorite Shopify Apps & Minimalism6:15 – Email Automations & List Building7:30 – Paid Ads: Meta, Google & Exploring TikTok9:00 – Organic Strategy & UGC / SEO10:00 – Site Optimization: Reducing App Load11:00 – AI & Chatbots in User Experience12:00 – Stitch & Checkout Conversion Lift13:15 – Advice for New E‑Commerce Entrepreneurs14:30 – Standing Out in a Competitive Market15:10 – Final Thoughts + Outro🔎 Hashtags#Ecommerce #Shopify #DigitalMarketing #AI #Chatbot #EmailMarketing #ConversionRate #EcommerceTips #HealthSupplements #SouthAfricaBusiness #AppOptimization #StitchPayments #UGC #Entrepreneurship #OnlineStore🔎 Related Searches:“Shopify vs WooCommerce South Africa”“how to optimize checkout conversion”“best email automations for ecommerce”“using chatbots in ecommerce stores”“reducing app load improving performance”“scaling supplement brand online”“AI marketing for small businesses”“ecommerce strategies in South Africa”🔑 Keywords:ecommerce, Shopify, AI chatbot, Stitch payments, conversion rate, email automation, app optimization, supplement brand, digital marketing, organic content, UGC, checkout UX, list building, South Africa, growth strategy📱 Follow Me on Social Media:Instagram:   / officialjandredebeer  TikTok:   / officialjandredebeer  LinkedIn:   / jandredebeer

    17 min
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I'm the founder of V8 Capital (Est. 2023), we're private SME investors that invest in and grows small to medium-sized businesses with a portfolio of brands that are collectively doing R70M+ per annum. I'm also the founder of South Africa's Top 1% digital marketing agency, V8 Media that has done over a billion rand in sales for direct-to-consumer brands. On this channel I share everything I've learnt in the last decade around how to build better businesses.

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