by Entrepreneurs Organization South Africa
Hello and welcome to RadEO a podcast by Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs. It is hosted by Ross Drakes. In this podcast, we share the stories of EO entrepreneurs, their personal stories, some insight into their entrepreneurial journey and the lessons from how they think about their business today.
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April 1, 2025
<p>Building a business is supposed to give you freedom. So why does it so often feel like a prison?</p><p>In this episode of RadEO, I sit down with Ronen Aires - entrepreneur, author, speaker, and the guy who swears by breathwork, cold plunges, and unconventional ways to unlock peak performance.</p><p>Ronen co-founded Student Village, scaling it into South Africa’s leading student marketing agency. But along the way, he fell into the trap so many entrepreneurs do: chronic stress, exhaustion, and feeling like he was suffocating under his own success.</p><p>We talk about:</p><p>💡 Entrepreneurial psychosis: Why founders get trapped in their own heads </p><p>💡 How to break the cycle of stress, anxiety, and burnout </p><p>💡 Why work-life “balance” is a myth and what to do instead </p><p>💡 The unexpected ways breathwork, movement, and extreme environments can reset your brain</p><p>If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or like your business is running you instead of the other way around, this one’s for you.</p><p><br /></p><p>Subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dUkY" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://overcast.fm/login" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Overcast</a> </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>More About Ronen Aires</strong></p><p>Ronen Aires built a business that connected global brands to South Africa’s youth, but somewhere along the way, he lost connection with himself.</p><p>As the co-founder of Student Village, he helped scale it into South Africa’s leading student marketing agency. He’s spent decades mentoring young talent, advising brands, and shaping the future of Gen Z marketing.</p><p>But behind the success, Ronen was running on empty, trapped in the endless cycle of high performance, high stress, and burnout.</p><p>That’s when everything changed.</p><p>Ronen went deep into human performance, breathwork, movement, and mental wellness - learning from some of the world’s top experts, from Andrew Huberman to Steven Kotler. Now, as a speaker, author, and coach, he helps leaders rewire their minds, unlock their best selves, and stop running businesses that drain the life out of them.</p><p>His philosophy? You don’t need more hustle, you need better habits.</p>
February 26, 2025
<p>What happens when your business is $600K in debt, your bank is ready to take your house, and your kid stops talking to you?</p><p>For most people, that’s the end. For Todd Palmer, it was the beginning of something bigger.</p><p>Todd realised the biggest problem in his company wasn’t the market, the customers, or the economy. It was him.</p><p>In this episode, Todd shares how hitting rock bottom forced him to rebuild; not just his business, but himself. He opens up about confronting ego, fear, and the toxic narratives that keep entrepreneurs stuck.</p><p>This conversation is about more than business; it’s about leadership, identity, and the uncomfortable truths that make or break us. Discover how Todd’s radical shift in thinking not only transformed his company but also helped him rebuild his relationship with his son.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong> </p><ol><li><p>The biggest barrier to business success is often your own mindset.</p></li><li><p>Imposter syndrome and self-doubt don’t go away. The goal is to just get better at managing them.</p></li><li><p>Leadership is about aligning your business success with personal fulfillment, not sacrificing one for the other.</p></li></ol><p>If you’re a founder navigating chaos (or just feeling stuck in your own head), this one’s for you.</p><p>Subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dUkY" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://overcast.fm/login" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Overcast</a>. Enjoy.</p><p><strong>More About Todd Palmer</strong></p><p>Todd Palmer is an executive coach, keynote speaker, and six-time Inc. 5000 CEO who knows exactly what it feels like to fail.</p><p>At one point, his business was 30 days away from shutting down. Instead of giving up, he rebuilt it from the inside out, turning it into one of America’s fastest-growing companies.</p><p>Todd will be the first to tell you business success doesn’t mean sh*t if your life is falling apart. He now helps CEOs and founders break free from imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, and toxic leadership habits so they can scale without wrecking their health, families, or sanity.</p><p>His book, From Suck to Success, is an Amazon bestseller that shows entrepreneurs how to stop being their own worst enemy and start leading with clarity and confidence.</p><p>Todd’s mission? Helping leaders stop playing small, get unstuck, and build businesses that don’t just make money but actually make life worth living.</p>
February 12, 2025
<p>In this episode, Ross Drakes sits down with Nir Zavaro—author, entrepreneur, and master storyteller. From teaching celebrities to rollerblade to scaling a 7-figure marketing agency and becoming a global speaker, Nir’s journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and the transformative power of storytelling. This conversation unpacks the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned along the way.</p><p><strong>Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li><p>"Storytelling isn’t just marketing, it’s how you build real connections that last."</p></li><li><p>"Failure is just a step in the process. Learn from it, grow, and keep moving."</p></li><li><p>"Big change starts with small, intentional steps, don’t underestimate them."</p></li><li><p>"Playing it safe is risky. Growth requires boldness."</p></li></ul><p>This episode goes beyond Nir’s story, we talk about embracing authenticity, turning setbacks into stepping stones, and using storytelling as a superpower for growth. If you’re ready to transform your approach to life and business, this episode is a must-listen.</p><p>Subscribe on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radeo/id1250841955">iTunes</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5FhWL8wjR13nuU1gI7dUkY">Spotify</a> or<a href="https://overcast.fm/login">Overcast</a>. Enjoy.</p><p><strong>More About Nir Zavaro</strong></p><p>Nir Zavaro is a storyteller, adventurer, and entrepreneur who lives for the thrill of doing things differently. He’s built a 7-figure marketing agency, sold a SaaS platform, and has been teaching the art of storytelling at universities and colleges since 2014.</p><p>As the author ofF*ck the Slides—a best-selling book that’s helped founders pitch better, sell more, and leave boring presentations behind, Nir knows how to turn stories into impact. He’s also penned two novels and is currently working on his next book,The Business Catcher: Why We’re All Building Brands the Wrong Way and How to Fix It (a work in progress, with a title that’s just a little too long, he admits).</p><p>Since 2022, Nir has been traveling the world, sharing his wisdom on storytelling in over 40 cities, from Brazil to Australia. This year, his adventure continues through Southeast Asia, Amsterdam, Portugal, South Africa, possibly even Uganda or Mexico. Wherever he goes, Nir’s mission is simple: to help people connect through stories and inspire them to think bigger about their brands and businesses.</p><p>When he’s not teaching or writing, Nir is chasing adventures, meeting new people, and soaking in the stories the world has to offer. If you’re lucky enough to catch him in your city, don’t miss the chance to hear him speak—you’ll leave inspired, energized, and ready to tell your story like never before.</p>
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