The Uncovering Greatness Podcast

Uncovering Greatness

A weekly podcast hosted by the Uncovering Greatness team that is focused on helping people uncover the greatness that is inside them so that they can achieve what they want in their lives.

  1. Business Owners Are Operating From Their Bank Account

    May 8

    Business Owners Are Operating From Their Bank Account

    Most business owners think they understand their business… until they actually look at the numbers.In this episode, Suleman Steele and Nicole Mitchell unpack one of the biggest hidden problems in small business:Business owners operating emotionally instead of financially.From cash flow forecasting and hidden costs… to emotional spending, pressure, financial avoidance, and the dangerous habit of running a business from your bank account balance…This conversation goes far deeper than money.It’s about:* responsibility* awareness* behaviour* planning* leadership* and the internal shifts required to build a sustainable businessNicole Mitchell breaks down:* why most owners don’t understand their real numbers* how emotional behaviour affects financial decisions* the hidden costs inside businesses* why trends like AI, crypto, NFTs, and “easy money” trap owners* and how becoming aware changes everythingIf you are a South African business owner, entrepreneur, manager, or leader trying to build a real business in a difficult economy… this episode is for you.Because numbers tell your story.And most people are avoiding the story.Subscribe for more real conversations around business, leadership, sales, behaviour, mindset, entrepreneurship, and building businesses in Africa.#BusinessOwners #Entrepreneurship #SouthAfrica #CashFlow #BusinessGrowth #SmallBusiness #Leadership #MoneyMindset #BusinessPodcast #NicoleMitchell #UncoveringGreatness

    44 min
  2. You Can Either Make Sense… Or Make Money (Most Businesses Get This Wrong)

    May 6

    You Can Either Make Sense… Or Make Money (Most Businesses Get This Wrong)

    Most business owners say they want growth.But when things get tough… they slow down, make excuses, and look for the easy way out.In this episode of The Uncovering Greatness Podcast, Barry Mitchell and Sule unpack what really separates businesses that survive and grow… from those that collapse under pressure.From rising fuel prices to economic pressure, to the obsession with “quick wins” and shortcuts — this conversation challenges how business owners think, operate, and make decisions when things get hard.We also dive into:Why hard times create the biggest opportunitiesThe dangerous pursuit of “easy” in businessWhy most people are not mentally tough enoughThe difference between making money vs making senseWhy 95% of people never do what’s requiredThe long-term cost of chasing shortcutsIf you are a business owner, entrepreneur, or leader trying to grow in a difficult environment — this episode will challenge how you think.

    40 min
  3. Your Cash Flow Problem Has a Name… And It's Your Client

    Apr 24

    Your Cash Flow Problem Has a Name… And It's Your Client

    Many business owners struggle with clients who owe money, impacting their operations directly. In this video, we discuss how late payment on credit card and other financial issues are a major reason for small business finance problems. Understanding your cash flow statement and implementing strong business management practices are essential to how to manage money effectively and ensure your business thrives.#business #entrepreneur #cashflow #smallbusiness #sales #leadership #southafrica

    40 min
  4. You Don’t Have a Business. You Have a Job.

    Apr 21

    You Don’t Have a Business. You Have a Job.

    Most people think once they’ve registered a business… they’ve made it.But in South Africa, registering with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) doesn’t mean you have a business.It just means you have paperwork.In this episode, Barry Mitchell breaks down the real difference between:having a businessand actually building oneWe talk about:why most “business owners” are just working in something, not building anythinghow social media creates the wrong picture of what business really isthe employee mindset that keeps people stuckand what it actually takes to build something realIf you’re running a business (or think you are)… this might challenge you.If this hit home, subscribe.We don’t talk hype.We talk about what’s actually happening in business.00:00 You registered a business… now what?01:10 CIPC doesn’t mean you have a business03:00 Having vs building a business08:30 The employee mindset in business15:00 Why most businesses don’t grow22:00 Social media is lying to you30:00 When Barry tells you the truth38:00 Do you have a business… or a job?45:00 What needs to change

    40 min
  5. Why Everyone Feels TIRED Right Now (And What Business Owners Are Missing)

    Apr 8

    Why Everyone Feels TIRED Right Now (And What Business Owners Are Missing)

    We did this episode on the Uncovering Greatness Podcast because one word keeps coming up everywhere:“I’m tired.”But tired from what?In this conversation, Suleman Steele and Nicole Mitchell break down what’s really driving exhaustion in South African businesses right now—and it’s not what most people think.This isn’t about burnout clichés.This is about behaviour, patterns, money, and avoidance.Inside this episode:Why “tired” is often not physical… it’s resistanceThe hidden financial pressure crushing employees (and businesses)How April, holidays, and money cycles quietly kill momentumWhy your team’s energy is a reflection of YOUThe dangerous cycle between employers and employeesWhat most business owners are NOT addressing (and it’s costing them)How to shift energy inside your team without motivation tacticsIf you're running a business right now and your team feels flat…This is the conversation you need to hear.Because tiredness isn’t the problem.It’s the symptom.

    38 min
  6. “The Truth Business Owners Won’t Say Out Loud”

    Apr 1

    “The Truth Business Owners Won’t Say Out Loud”

    Most business owners don’t say this publicly. Not on LinkedIn.Not in meetings.Not even to their teams. But in private forums… anonymous threads… behind closed doors… This is what they’re actually saying. In this episode, we break down real confessions from business owners running teams, dealing with pressure, and trying to hold everything together. From: “I don’t trust my team”“Money comes in but disappears”“I can’t switch off… even at home”These aren’t isolated problems.This is how a lot of businesses are operating right now. And if you’re honest… some of this might sound familiar. Barry Mitchell breaks down what’s really going on inside these businesses — and what needs to change if you don’t want to stay stuck. If you run a business, manage a team, or carry the pressure of performance… This episode is for you. Barry Mitchell is a business and sales specialist who has worked with thousands of business owners across Africa, helping them improve performance, accountability, and results. Real business education. No hype. No fluff. Just what actually works. 📍 About Barry Mitchell📍 About Uncovering Greatness

    43 min
  7. Paying Salaries Without Getting Results | The Real Problem

    Mar 31

    Paying Salaries Without Getting Results | The Real Problem

    Most business owners are paying salaries every month…But they’re not getting performance.Their teams are busy.They’re doing things.They’re showing up every day.But the results don’t match the effort.In this episode, we unpack what’s really happening inside businesses:• Why “busy” is not the same as productive• How lack of process creates confusion and poor performance• Why business owners struggle to hold people accountable• The hidden cost of keeping the wrong people too long• What actually needs to change if you want better resultsThis isn’t about working harder.It’s about clarity, process, and accountability.Because if you don’t know what your team should be producing…You’ll keep paying for time instead of performance.

    48 min
  8. Why Your Team Isn’t Selling (And It’s Your Fault)

    Mar 25

    Why Your Team Isn’t Selling (And It’s Your Fault)

    Most business owners blame their sales team when results drop.But what if the problem isn’t your team?In this episode, Barry Mitchell breaks down:Why most business owners don’t actually know how to sellWhy salespeople fail (even with good leads)The difference between telling and teachingAnd how to build a sales team that actually performsIf your team isn’t selling, don’t start with them… start with yourself.This is a real conversation for business owners who are tired of carrying the business alone.

    41 min
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