Journey To Legacy

Wayne Veldsman

The Journey to Legacy Podcast is a personal development, entrepreneurship, and leadership podcast for people who want more than just success — they want purpose. Hosted by Wayne Veldsman, each episode features real stories from entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and executives, sharing lessons on mindset, business growth, communication, and building a life of impact. Listen to Journey to Legacy to learn how to grow, lead, scale your business or nonprofit, and create a legacy that matters. Learn more at journeytolegacypodcast.com

  1. May 26

    He Sold One T-Shirt. Built an Empire. | Rick Lowe, Founder of Brands In Limited | JTL 152

    Rick Lowe showed up to Portobello Market in 2003 with a suitcase full of Space Invaders T-shirts and spent nine hours in the cold London rain trying to sell them. He sold one. Most people would have gone home. Rick looked at that single sale and thought: "Good. Now I just need to find more people." That reframe is the foundation of everything he's built since. Today, Rick's company ships hundreds of thousands of units a year under licensing deals with Disney, Warner Brothers, Netflix, The Rolling Stones, Mötley Crüe, and some of the most recognizable brands in entertainment. He didn't inherit it. He didn't get a lucky break. He failed his way there, one no at a time - and in this conversation, he breaks down exactly how. We get into why failure is a tool, not a setback. Why your business is a vehicle, not the destination. Why the only person you're actually competing with is yourself. And what legacy really looks like when you're still in the middle of building it. This is one of the most honest conversations I've had on this show. Rick holds nothing back. What we cover: How he went from $300 in his pocket in Miami to global licensing deals. Why getting made redundant was the best thing that ever happened to him. The two things that will make or break any entrepreneur: people and finance. How to find and seize the right opportunities. Why failure is a motivational tool, not a stop sign. What legacy means when you're still in the middle of building it. Connect with Rick: Website: ricklowe.co.uk Podcast: Maverick Mindset Journey to Legacy: Website: journeytolegacy.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WayneVeldsman If this episode added value, leave us a review - it helps get this conversation in front of more people who need to hear it.

    51 min

  2. May 19

    The 4 Things AI Will Never Replace | Ross Barnes - 25 years in AI & tech | JTL 151

    Ross Barnes spent 25 years in tech and advertising, ending up as Global CTO at a WPP agency where he helped scale the business from 15 people to over 1,500, and revenue from $80M to over $1B a year. He's led AI and data strategy for Toyota, Lexus, EA Sports and British Airways, has been featured on the BBC and Bloomberg, and now runs the Galahad Group, helping companies actually use the AI tools they keep buying. In this conversation, we get into why most AI transformations fail before they start, the four human values AI will never replace, what it actually takes to scale a company and a culture, and what changed for Ross after a late diagnosis of ADHD and autism at the top of his career. Find Ross: Galahad Group: https://www.thegalahadgroup.com/ Pull Focus: https://pullfocuscoaching.co.uk/lander?oref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossbarnes/ Join the community: journeytolegacy.orgLeave a review if this added value - it helps the show grow.

    43 min

  3. May 5

    The Most Dangerous Place You'll Ever Live Is a Nice Enough Life | Krisztian Kiraly | JTL 150

    What happens when you build a whole career — only to realize the life you created is no longer the life you want? In this episode of Journey to Legacy, I sit down with Krisztian Kiraly, from OptiMonk, to talk about one of the most honest reinvention stories I've heard. Krisztian went from 15+ years on cruise ships, to hitting burnout, losing his first business to bankruptcy, and rebuilding his entire life through digital marketing, relentless learning, and refusing to stay comfortable. But this conversation isn't just about the pivot. Krisztian gives some of the most practical, no-nonsense advice on what it actually takes to grow an e-commerce business - including the 5 KPIs every store owner must know, why opinions are completely irrelevant in digital marketing, and how AI is changing the future of online shopping through hyper-personalisation. In this episode: Why "nice enough" is the most dangerous place you can liveThe 5 KPIs every e-commerce owner must trackWhy data beats opinions every single timeHow Krisztian went from zero digital marketing experience to running a full-stack agencyWhat separates growing e-commerce stores from stagnant onesHow AI and hyper-personalisation are changing the game right nowTry OptiMonk free:  https://www.optimonk.com Use code JTL50 for 50% off your first 3 months. Connect with Krisztian Kiraly:  LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-kiraly/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OptiMonkcom Journey to Legacy:  Website: https://journeytolegacy.org/  YouTube: https://youtu.be/BiWgTCyhulo

    1 hr

  4. Apr 28

    What You Won't Sacrifice, Will Become The Sacrifice | Marco Duarte founder of Duarte Media | JTL 149

    At 18, Marco Duarte left hisfamily in Guatemala on a full athletic scholarship and moved to the United States - knowing almost no one, barely speaking English, and learning to swimin a very different kind of deep end. Then, when most people would have settled, he moved again - this time to South Africa, a country he had never lived in, to build a business from scratch. He now runs Duarte Media, a performance marketing agency in Cape Town helping small and medium businessesget real, trackable results from Google and Meta ads. In this conversation, Marco gets into: → Why getting comfortable oncamera is the #1 move for entrepreneurs with a small ad budget → The difference betweenbusinesses that just run ads and businesses that actually grow from them → What it truly costs to chaseyour dreams across continents → A single line from a movie hehated that completely changed how he approaches fear → Why every opportunity has awindow - and windows close This one hits different. Marco is the real deal - roots intact, cheap pen in pocket, and a philosophy that will stay with you long after this episode ends. "What you're notwilling to sacrifice becomes the sacrifice." Connect with Marco: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcocabreraduarte/ Become part of the Journey to Legacy Community/ for more information: journeytolegacy.org

    45 min

  5. Apr 21

    He managed $250M in real estate at 25 - then drained his 401k to start over | Tyler Dunagin | JTL 148

    At 25, Tyler Dunagin was managing a quarter billion dollars in real estate assets for someone else. He had the title, the income, and the career path everyone said to want. Then he drained his 401k, bought a box truck, and started flipping apartments. His parents asked: "Are you sure?" He said: "It's too late. Already did it." Today Tyler runs Turn Serve - an Inc 5,000 listed company, ranked 2nd fastest-growing in its space - plus a platform of brands and a patented bathroom product he invented himself. And he did it without connections, without a business degree, and without a plan that looked good on paper. In this conversation, Tyler gets into: → Why your "why" is allowed to start selfish, and why that's actually the right place to start → The counterintuitive habit his coach forced on him that unlocked his best thinking → Why far less qualified people are doing far more than you - not because they're smarter, but because they simply decided to start → How curiosity beats credentials every single time→ What it really means to leave a legacy (hint: it's not the house or the trust fund) This one will hit. Turnserv Property Management: https://www.turnserv.com/about/leadership

    1h 2m

  6. Apr 14

    He Lost Everything & Built an Empire | Mike Milligan, Founder of One Oak Financial | JTL 147

    What if everything you thought about financial planning was wrong? In this episode Mike Milligan - founder of One Oak Financial, Amazon bestselling author, and one of the most compelling voices in personal finance today - had a conversation with me that goes far deeper than money. Mike shares how watching his grandmother sell collard green sandwiches as a child sparked a lifelong love for business and wealth-building. He opens up about the devastating loss of his brother Jonathan at 41 - and how that moment redefined his entire mission. And he pulls back the curtain on the financial industry, revealing exactly how to tell if your advisor is truly working for you or just chasing a commission. This episode covers: -Why financial education is the most powerful tool you have -How to vet a financial advisor (and the questions most people never think to ask) -The "mirroring" sales technique used against you, and how to spot it -Why a real financial plan fits on one piece of paper -How to start building a one of a kind life - at any age Whether you are just starting out or approaching retirement, this conversation will change the way you think about money, time, and legacy. Connect with Mike Milligan: Website Mike Miligan Linkedin Subscribe to Journey to Legacy for weekly conversations with entrepreneurs and leaders who are building lives and businesses worth remembering

    1 hr

  7. Mar 31

    He Quit Investment Banking After One Trip… Here’s Why | Christopher Hill | JTL 146

    What if your next trip didn’t just change your mood… but your entire life? In this episode of Journey to Legacy, Wayne Veldsman sits down with Christopher Hill, founder of Impact Destinations and Hands Up Holidays, to unpack how one trip to South Africa completely shifted his path - from investment banking into purpose-driven entrepreneurship. They dive into: -Why following your passion makes life feel lighter -How to take a calculated risk into entrepreneurship -The power of meaningful travel -Real world impact of what it actually means to build a legacy If you’ve ever felt stuck in a path that doesn’t fully align - this conversation is for you. Learn more about Chris:https://impactdestinations.com /https://handsupholidays.com/ This episode is sponsored by Taelor. Most guys spend way too much time figuring out what to wear- and still end up in the same three outfits. Taelor fixes that. A personal stylist picks clothes in your size and style, ships them to you every 2 weeks- You wear them and return them. No shopping, no laundry, and no more spending on new clothes. Use code JTL at Taelor.style for 25% off your first month: https://taelor.style/

    36 min

  8. Mar 24

    The Safest Move in Money… Is Taking Risk | Kam Dasani (Full-Time Trader) | JTL 145

    What if “playing it safe” is actually the biggest risk you can take? In this episode, Kam Dasani breaks down why most people are playing the money game backwards, and how traditional advice around saving, investing, and retirement might be holding you back. We dive into: • The truth about risk • Why most people stay stuck financially • What separates successful traders from everyone else If you’ve ever questioned the traditional path… this conversation is for you. 🔗 Connect with Kam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profitwithkam/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/live/Q5XzG809WhI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kam-dasani-937005101/ 🔗 Journey to Legacyhttps://journeytolegacy.org This episode is sponsored by Taelor. Most guys spend way too much time figuring out what to wear- and still end up in the same three outfits. Taelor fixes that. A personal stylist picks clothes in your size and style, ships them to you every 2 weeks- You wear them and return them. No shopping, no laundry, and no more spending on new clothes. Use code JTL at Taelor.style for 25% off your first month: https://taelor.style/

    43 min
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The Journey to Legacy Podcast is a personal development, entrepreneurship, and leadership podcast for people who want more than just success — they want purpose. Hosted by Wayne Veldsman, each episode features real stories from entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and executives, sharing lessons on mindset, business growth, communication, and building a life of impact. Listen to Journey to Legacy to learn how to grow, lead, scale your business or nonprofit, and create a legacy that matters. Learn more at journeytolegacypodcast.com

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  • Creator
    Wayne Veldsman
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    153
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Wayne Veldsman
  • Show Website
    Journey To Legacy