The Business Culture Podcast

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The Business Culture Podcast Series seeks to engage and learn from business leaders across various industries and cultures. We listen to their stories and how they overcame various challenges towards building their world-class organisation cultures. The Business Culture Podcast is powered by RCA Consulting and hosted by founder, Rob Arnold.

  1. 3D AGO

    The Freedom of Movement Story

    In this episode, we explore the grit and philosophy behind the meteoric rise of Freedom of Movement, a brand born not in a boardroom, but in a chaotic South African home where freedom was a reward for discipline. Join us as we follow brothers Roal and Léan Boezaart from their stable corporate careers into a tiny, ten-square-meter "cupboard" office, where they risked everything to turn a childhood ethos into a leather empire. From surviving the "Valley of Death" with a daring pivot into footwear to forging a groundbreaking equity partnership with rugby icon Siya Kolisi, this story proves that authenticity isn't just a marketing strategy—it’s the ultimate currency for building a legacy.

    8 min

  2. JAN 19

    Checkers Sixty-Sixty Deep Dive: The Teal Revolution

    In this episode, we look past the mining giants and tech startups to uncover the true South African business success story of the last decade: Checkers Sixty60. We take listeners back to the retail stagnation of the late 2010s—a time when online grocery shopping was dismissed by experts as a "logistical nightmare" and a quick way to lose money.   Join us as we explore how the ShopriteX innovation team defied the "Big Four" status quo to solve the impossible math of sixty-minute delivery. We dive into the strategy that turned a tentative pilot into a multi-billion rand cultural phenomenon, rewiring how an entire nation values their time and convenience.

    25 min

  3. JAN 12

    Cultivating Agency within your Team

    In this season premiere of the Business Culture Podcast, host Joe tackles a common frustration among leaders: why team members often lack initiative and fail to act like owners. This episode explores the structural reasons why companies claim to want "owners" but accidentally build systems designed for "renters".   For more information, visit www.rcaconsulting.biz

    4 min

  4. 03/20/2023 · BONUS

    The Power of Hospitality for any Business - RCA Shorts

    In this RCA Short, we unpack the power of hospitality for any business. The concept and notion of hospitality beyond an industry.  This podcast is brought to you by RCA Consulting, a specialist in staff training and market research.  For more information, do visit www.rcaconsulting.biz

    8 min

  5. 06/24/2022

    S.3 E.4 - Mark Wernich - General Manager TAJ Hotel Cape Town - Thriving in the Business of People

    In this episode, Rob had the wonderful opportunity to engage with Mark Wernich, General Manager at the TAJ Hotel in Cape Town. Mark has enjoyed a remarkable career in the hospitality industry and become an industry leader in turnaround strategy. An individual willing to get his hands dirty, Mark speaks to us about the lessons he has gleaned from environments like the Protea Group (now Marriott) and now the TAJ group.  Having come through the pandemic, Mark is hugely optimistic about the new resiliency and problem-solving capabilities acquired by those who have stuck things out in the industry.  This episode is brought to you by RCA Consulting, a leading blended learning and performance provider in Africa. For more information, please visit www.rcaconsulting.biz.

    48 min

  6. 03/21/2022

    S.3 E.3 - Jonathan Menteath - General Manager at the Heritage Golf Club, Mauritius. A journey outside the comfort zone.

    In this episode, Rob had the great fortune of chatting with Jonathan Menteath, the General Manager at the Heritage Golf Club in Mauritius.  Jonno is a soft-spoken but deliberate individual who leads through the power of context and community. Throughout his career, he has found himself somewhat outside of his comfort zone which has allowed for a steep learning curve and maturity in the hospitality industry at a relatively young age.  In this episode, we discuss the move from a professional playing career into management as well as what it has been like to develop roots in Mauritius as well as an exciting new project at the Heritage resort.  This episode is brought to you by RCA Consulting, a leading blended learning and performance provider in Africa. For more information, please visit www.rcaconsulting.biz.

    43 min

  7. 12/02/2021

    S.3 E.2 - Alison Boruchowitz - Head of People at Puma South Africa - Building a Culture through Learning & Development

    In this episode, Rob had the great pleasure of chatting with Alison Boruchowitz, head of People and Organisation at Puma South Africa. Alison has enjoyed a highly successful career in the HR space since her formative days at Cape Union Mart.  A significant part of Alison's impact within the HR space in her career has been her passion for organisational culture. In this conversation, we unpack the relationship between learning and culture development in the workplace as well as looking at some trends in terms of technology and other factors. This episode is brought to you by RCA Consulting, a leading blended learning and performance provider in Africa. For more information, please visit www.rcaconsulting.biz.

    44 min

  8. 10/12/2021

    S.3 E.1 - Jeff Clause - CEO of St Francis Links

    Welcome to Season 3 of the Business Culture Podcast powered by RCA. In the first episode of this season, Rob had the great pleasure of chatting with a legend of the golfing world, Mr Jeff Clause. As one of the front-running advocates for people-centricity in golf, Jeff has brought an immense amount of positive change to how the club industry delivers value to its members. We get into his journey in the industry and some of the key lessons learnt along the way. To learn more about Jeff's journey, visit his LinkedIn profile below: https://za.linkedin.com/in/jeff-clause-b225a231  Find out more about the Business Culture Podcast by visit www.rcaconsulting.biz

    1h 1m
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The Business Culture Podcast Series seeks to engage and learn from business leaders across various industries and cultures. We listen to their stories and how they overcame various challenges towards building their world-class organisation cultures. The Business Culture Podcast is powered by RCA Consulting and hosted by founder, Rob Arnold.

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  • Creator
    RCA Consulting
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Business Culture Podcast