The Braadcast by Norman Raad

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Welcome to The Braadcast, an exclusive podcast series hosted by Norman Raad, CEO of Broll Auctions and Sales. In this series, we go beyond the hammer to sit down with the visionaries, entrepreneurs, and industry icons who are reshaping the South African property landscape. From high-stakes commercial auctions to innovative residential conversions and community-centric developments, The Braadcast uncovers the stories, strategies, and "smart-with-heart" philosophies behind the biggest deals in the country. Why Subscribe to The Braadcast? Visionary Insights: Deep dives into market trends with industry leaders. People-First Property: Exploring how social capital and community impact drive long-term ROI. Strategic Edge: Real-world lessons on identifying undervalued assets and repurposing portfolios for the future. Exclusive Access: Behind-the-scenes perspectives from the desk of South Africa’s premier property auction house. Whether you are a seasoned investor or a curious entrepreneur, The Braadcast is your invitation to join the conversation where passion meets property.

  1. 3d ago

    The Braadcast with Ivan Saltzman (S2, Ep7): "How Dis-Chem Changed South African Retail Forever"

    Some businesses grow because they follow the market. Others grow because they completely rethink it. When Ivan and Lynette Saltzman opened their first pharmacy in Mondeor in 1978 with just R10,000 in capital, the prevailing view was that pharmacy retail was expensive, conservative and difficult to scale. Ivan saw something different. Customers wanted better pricing, better access and a more personal experience - and he believed pharmacy could become retail in a far bigger sense. What followed was the creation of Dis-Chem Pharmacies, a business that would go on to fundamentally reshape South African pharmacy retail and become one of the most trusted brands in the country. But behind the growth story is something deeper. A founder-led culture, relentless operational discipline and a business built over decades - not quarters. In S2 Ep7 of The Braadcast, Norman Raad sits down with Ivan Saltzman, Co-Founder of Dis-Chem Pharmacies, to explore nearly five decades of entrepreneurship, the art of building trust at scale, what it takes to transition a family business into a listed company and why giving back has always been at the heart of everything Dis-Chem does. This isn't just a conversation about pharmacy or retail. It's about understanding people better than your industry does, building something that outlives its founder and recognising that real success is measured not only by what a business earns - but by the difference it makes in the lives of the people it serves. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a business leader or someone who believes that trust is the most valuable thing a brand can build - this conversation is one you won't want to miss. EPISODE CREDITS: Host: Norman Raad (CEO, Broll Auctions and Sales) Guest: Ivan Saltzman (Co-Founder, Dis-Chem Pharmacies) Podcast Director: Codi Bentley (Multimedia Designer, Broll Auctions and Sales) Series Coordinator: Lesley Saunders (Head of Marketing, Broll Auctions and Sales) Marketing & Distribution: Hayleigh Kolbe (Marketing Assistant, Broll Auctions and Sales) Studio Production: Kevin Fanny (Multimedia, Broll Auctions and Sales)

    The Braadcast with Ivan Saltzman (S2, Ep7): "How Dis-Chem Changed South African Retail Forever"

  2. Sep 4

    The Braadcast with Jason McCormick (S2, Ep6): "Building Opportunity Beyond the Balance Sheet"

    The Braadcast with Jason McCormick (S2, Ep6): "Building Opportunity Beyond the Balance Sheet" Some leaders build businesses. Jason McCormick builds opportunity. Growing up in a family that survived on R273 a month, with a father who planted vegetables to put food on the table and made one promise to his children - a good education - Jason learned early that opportunity is never something to take for granted. That foundation would shape everything that followed. When he joined the family business in 2002, it employed fewer than ten people. Under his leadership, it evolved into one of South Africa's most significant township and rural retail specialists, developing more than 60 retail assets and ultimately listing Exemplar REITail on the JSE. But Jason's story extends well beyond property. A self-described Afro-optimist, conservationist and community advocate, he has spent his career investing in places others overlook — rural towns, township communities and emerging markets defined not by their challenges, but by their potential. From Exemplar's Change For Good initiatives to co-founding the One People Fund during COVID-19, which helped deliver more than 7.5 million meals, his work reflects an unshakeable belief in people, possibility and the future of Africa. In S2 Ep6 of The Braadcast, Norman Raad sits down with Jason McCormick to explore what it means to build with purpose, why the greatest opportunities often exist where the least people are looking, and how one family's humble beginnings became the foundation for something extraordinary. This isn't just a conversation about property or business. It's about optimism, leadership and the belief that the most meaningful legacy isn't measured by what you own - but by what you leave behind. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a property professional or someone who believes that business can be a genuine force for good - this conversation will stay with you. EPISODE CREDITS: Host: Norman Raad (CEO, Broll Auctions and Sales) Guest: Jason McCormick (CEO, Exemplar REITail) Podcast Director: Codi Bentley (Multimedia Designer, Broll Auctions and Sales) Series Coordinator: Lesley Saunders (Head of Marketing, Broll Auctions and Sales) Marketing & Distribution: Hayleigh Kolbe (Marketing Assistant, Broll Auctions and Sales) Studio Production: Kevin Fanny (Multimedia, Broll Auctions and Sales)

  3. Aug 28

    The Braadcast with Lee Thomas (S2, Ep5): "When the World Comes to Town"

    What happens when an entire country becomes the stage for a global event? For Lee Thomas, that question has been part of his career for more than two decades. His journey through the events and hospitality industry has taken him from the 1999 Rugby World Cup and 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup to one of the most significant sporting moments South Africa has ever hosted: the 2010 FIFA World Cup. As CEO of Circa, Lee has built his career around making complex experiences work at scale. Behind the excitement of a major event are thousands of moving parts — venues, infrastructure, hospitality, logistics, people and decisions that often have to be made in real time. In S2 Ep5 of The Braadcast, Norman Raad joins Lee for a conversation about what happens when the stakes are high and the world is watching. They explore the evolution of hospitality, the realities of delivering major international events, the pressure of leading teams in environments where there is no second chance, and the lessons Lee has gathered from decades of making big moments happen. From the unforgettable to the almost disastrous, Lee offers a perspective few people get to see: what it takes to turn an enormous vision into an experience that feels effortless for everyone watching. EPISODE CREDITS: Host: Norman Raad (CEO, Broll Auctions and Sales) Guest: Lee Thomas (CEO, Circa) Podcast Director: Codi Bentley (Multimedia Designer, Broll Auctions and Sales) Series Coordinator: Lesley Saunders (Head of Marketing, Broll Auctions and Sales) Marketing & Distribution: Hayleigh Kolbe (Marketing Assistant, Broll Auctions and Sales) Studio Production: Kevin Fanny (Multimedia, Broll Auctions and Sales)

    The Braadcast with Lee Thomas (S2, Ep5): "When the World Comes to Town"

  4. Aug 21

    The Braadcast with Jannie Krüger (S2, Ep4): "The Art of the Deal: Trust is Earned

    In property, success is often measured by what you build. But for Jannie Krüger, the most valuable things he's built over three decades have never appeared on a balance sheet. From his early days at Woolworths and Downtown Development Corporation to co-founding Retail Africa and later establishing Dorpstraat, Jannie has spent his career at the intersection of property, investment and entrepreneurship. Not just developing buildings — but building businesses, raising capital and bringing together the right people around the right opportunities. In S2 Ep4 of The Braadcast, Norman Raad sits down with Jannie Krüger, founder of Dorpstraat, to unpack three decades of dealmaking, the instinct required to spot opportunity before everyone else does, and what a lifetime in South African property has taught him about trust, relationships and long-term success. This isn't just a conversation about property. It's about the art of the deal, the power of reputation and why the best investments are ultimately made in people. Whether you're a property professional, an entrepreneur or someone who believes that lasting success is built on relationships rather than transactions - this one is for you. EPISODE CREDITS: Host: Norman Raad (CEO, Broll Auctions and Sales) Guest: Jannie Krüger (Founder, Dorpstraat) Podcast Director: Codi Bentley (Multimedia Designer, Broll Auctions and Sales) Series Coordinator: Lesley Saunders (Head of Marketing, Broll Auctions and Sales) Marketing & Distribution: Hayleigh Kolbe (Marketing Assistant, Broll Auctions and Sales) Studio Production: Kevin Fanny (Multimedia, Broll Auctions and Sales)

    The Braadcast with Jannie Krüger (S2, Ep4): "The Art of the Deal: Trust is Earned

  5. Aug 14

    The Braadcast with Andrew Brooking (S2, Ep3): "Comfort Zones Don't Belong Here"

    Most people spend their lives searching for safety. The predictable career. The steady path. The familiar outcome. Andrew Brooking has spent his life doing the exact opposite. Growing up in Zimbabwe during one of the most turbulent periods in the country's history, Andrew learned early that uncertainty wasn't something to fear - it was something to navigate. That lesson would follow him to Wits, to Notre Dame, to a partnership at one of South Africa's top law firms, and eventually to the decision that would define his career - walking away from it all to build something of his own. For the past 27 years, Andrew has been a quiet force behind some of South Africa's most significant corporate and property transactions as a Founding Director of Java Capital. But behind the listings and the mega-mergers is a deeply human story about reinvention, conviction and what it truly takes to back yourself when the outcome is anything but certain. In Season 2 Episode 3 of The Braadcast, South African entrepreneur and Java Capital Founding Director Andrew Brooking sits down with Norman Raad to unpack a life shaped by bold decisions, unexpected turns and the belief that everything worth having lives just beyond your comfort zone. This isn't just a conversation about business or corporate finance. It's about the courage to leave certainty behind, the wisdom that comes from 27 years at the negotiating table and why the most extraordinary lives are rarely built on safe choices. Whether you're a South African entrepreneur, a young professional navigating your career, someone considering leaving a stable job to start a business, or simply someone who believes that real growth only happens outside your comfort zone - this conversation will stay with you.

    The Braadcast with Andrew Brooking (S2, Ep3): "Comfort Zones Don't Belong Here"

  6. Aug 7

    The Braadcast with Louis Norval (S2, Ep 2): "From the Fairway to the Boardroom"

    Some people build wealth. Others build legacy. Louis Norval has spent a lifetime doing both. It started on a golf course he wasn't supposed to be on - barefoot, climbing through fences with his brother and his best friend, discovering a game that would go on to shape his character, his discipline and his drive. That same drive would take him to represent South Africa in golf and later lead him to co-found Attfund, one of the largest private property investment companies in South Africa, which he would eventually sell for R9 billion. But perhaps the most remarkable chapter of Louis Norval's story isn't about property or profit at all. In 2018, he founded the Norval Foundation in Cape Town - a world-class private museum, nature reserve and sculpture park dedicated to making art accessible to all South Africans, especially young people. He runs it at a loss. On purpose. Because he believes that giving the next generation access to art and culture is worth more than the bottom line. In this episode, Norman Raad sits down with Louis Norval to unpack a life lived with obsessive focus, quiet generosity and an unshakeable belief that business and purpose are not mutually exclusive. This is a conversation about golf, grit, building something extraordinary and knowing when the greatest investment you can make is in other people. EPISODE CREDITS: Host: Norman Raad (CEO, Broll Auctions and Sales) Guest: Louis Norval (Founder, Norval Foundation) Podcast Director: Codi Bentley (Multimedia Designer, Broll Auctions and Sales) Series Coordinator: Lesley Saunders (Head of Marketing, Broll Auctions and Sales) Marketing & Distribution: Hayleigh Kolbe (Marketing Assistant, Broll Auctions and Sales) Studio Production: Kevin Fanny (Multimedia, Broll Auctions and Sales)

    The Braadcast with Louis Norval (S2, Ep 2): "From the Fairway to the Boardroom"

  7. Jul 31

    The Braadcast with Marc Wachsberger (S2, Ep 1): "Building The Capital Hotels"

    In hospitality, the assumption has always been that more is better. More services. More amenities. More complexity. Marc Wachsberger looked at that assumption and did the opposite. In 2008, while hotels were overpriced and apartments stood empty, he spotted a disconnect the rest of the industry had overlooked. Customers weren't getting what they actually valued. So he stripped everything back, leased a few apartments, furnished them himself and built a model around one simple idea - do less, but do it better. In Season 2 Episode 1 of The Braadcast, Norman Raad sits down with Marc Wachsberger, Founder of The Capital Hotels, Apartments and Resorts, to unpack the journey from corporate finance to founder, from carrying bags in the early days to leading a business of over 1,000 people, and what it truly takes to build resilience in one of the toughest sectors when crisis hits. This isn't just a conversation about hospitality. It's about seeing opportunity clearly, backing your instincts and having the discipline to remove everything that doesn't matter. In this episode, we explore: 🔹 How Marc spotted a gap in the hospitality market that nobody else was acting on. 🔹 The early days of building The Capital from the ground up. 🔹 Why simplicity is harder to execute than complexity. 🔹 Scaling to over 1,700 rooms while maintaining quality and culture. 🔹 How The Capital survived and protected jobs through COVID-19. 🔹 What the future of hospitality looks like in South Africa. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a business leader or someone who believes the best ideas are often the simplest ones, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. EPISODE CREDITS: Host: Norman Raad (CEO, Broll Auctions and Sales) Guest: Marc Wachsberger (Founder, The Capital Hotels, Apartments and Resorts) Podcast Director: Codi Bentley (Multimedia Designer, Broll Auctions and Sales) Series Coordinator: Lesley Saunders (Head of Marketing, Broll Auctions and Sales) Marketing & Distribution: Hayleigh Kolbe (Marketing Assistant, Broll Auctions and Sales) Studio Production: Kevin Fanny (Multimedia, Broll Auctions and Sales)

    The Braadcast with Marc Wachsberger (S2, Ep 1): "Building The Capital Hotels"

  8. Jul 3

    The Braadcast with Gerald Olitzki (Episode 12): "The Man Who Refused to Give Up on Johannesburg"

    Some people follow opportunity. Gerald Olitzki created it - in a city most people had already written off. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, as businesses abandoned Johannesburg's CBD and property values collapsed, one man saw something different. Not decline. Potential. For nearly two decades, that vision was loss-making. The buildings were neglected, the sentiment was overwhelmingly negative, and almost no one believed what he believed. He kept going anyway. In Episode 12 of The Braadcast, Norman Raad sits down with Gerald Olitzki, Founder of Olitzki Property Holdings, to unpack one of the most remarkable urban regeneration stories in South African history. From the transformation of Gandhi Square to the creation of the Main Street and Fox Street precincts, this is a conversation about what it truly means to hold onto a vision long after everyone else has let go. This isn't just a conversation about property. It's about conviction, resilience, and the courage to believe in something before the rest of the world catches up. In this episode, we explore: 🔹 How Gerald saw opportunity in Johannesburg's CBD when others saw only decline. 🔹 The transformation of Gandhi Square and what it took to make it happen. 🔹 Nearly two decades of loss - and what kept him going. 🔹 Why you can't fix a building without fixing the street. 🔹 The role of public-private partnerships in urban regeneration. 🔹 What Johannesburg's future looks like through the eyes of someone who never stopped believing in it. Whether you're an entrepreneur, an investor, or someone who believes that cities - and people - are worth fighting for, Gerald's story is one of the most powerful reminders that meaningful change takes patience, persistence, and an unshakeable belief in what could be. EPISODE CREDITS: Host: Norman Raad (CEO, Broll Auctions and Sales) Guest: Gerald Olitzki (Founder, Olitzki Property Holdings) Podcast Director: Codi Bentley (Multimedia Designer, Broll Auctions and Sales) Series Coordinator: Lesley Saunders (Head of Marketing, Broll Auctions and Sales) Marketing & Distribution: Hayleigh Kolbe (Marketing Assistant, Broll Auctions and Sales) Studio Production: Kevin Fanny (Multimedia, Broll Auctions and Sales) FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION: 🎧 Watch us on YouTube - https://linktr.ee/brollauctions

    The Braadcast with Gerald Olitzki (Episode 12): "The Man Who Refused to Give Up on Johannesburg"
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Welcome to The Braadcast, an exclusive podcast series hosted by Norman Raad, CEO of Broll Auctions and Sales. In this series, we go beyond the hammer to sit down with the visionaries, entrepreneurs, and industry icons who are reshaping the South African property landscape. From high-stakes commercial auctions to innovative residential conversions and community-centric developments, The Braadcast uncovers the stories, strategies, and "smart-with-heart" philosophies behind the biggest deals in the country. Why Subscribe to The Braadcast? Visionary Insights: Deep dives into market trends with industry leaders. People-First Property: Exploring how social capital and community impact drive long-term ROI. Strategic Edge: Real-world lessons on identifying undervalued assets and repurposing portfolios for the future. Exclusive Access: Behind-the-scenes perspectives from the desk of South Africa’s premier property auction house. Whether you are a seasoned investor or a curious entrepreneur, The Braadcast is your invitation to join the conversation where passion meets property.

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    Broll Auctions and Sales
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
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