The Dylan Kohlstadt Show

The Dylan Kohlstadt Show

Welcome to The DK Show, where I chat with industry leaders, creatives, and marketers on everything from entrepreneurship and B2B digital marketing to personal growth, AI, and technology. Sit back and tune in. Grab your pen and take notes. Time to grow together. Live life with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylankohlstadt Grow with me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-kohlstädt Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dylankohlstadt/ Grow your B2B business: www.shiftonedigital.com Train yourself or your team with The Digital Marketing Academy: https://digitalmarketingacademy.co.za/ About Dylan: Dylan Kohlstädt is the founder and CEO of Shift ONE Digital and the Digital Marketing Academy. She’s a B2B digital marketing expert with over 25 years of experience, an MBA, and an IMMA Marketing Diploma, and she is passionate about helping leading B2B brands grow through digital marketing.

Episodes

April 15, 2025 14 mins

"In an undifferentiated category, many agencies look and sound the same, which leads to a price-focused negotiation - a race to the bottom where procurement looks at who can do the work the cheapest."

Stuart Dunk has a message for all agency and business owners who are fighting for a seat at a very crowded table.

You'll have to watch (or listen to) the interview to hear it, plus:

  • What most agencies are doing wrong
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"Be as crazy as possible. Be as open and broad-minded as you are, and then have people around you to pull you back down to the thing that's most workable."

Terence is a brutal podcast host (in the best way) and got me sweating with his tough questions. 

So I got my own back! Well, kind of. Thanks Terence, for joining me for this episode and sharing your knowledge.

We spoke about:

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February 17, 2025 53 mins

"Money is the energy of appreciation."

I jotted down that quote as soon as Julie Foucht spoke the words, and there are so many more nuggets of wisdom you just have to hear.

I got to chat with Julie about a topic not many people (especially CEOs) talk about: money. But it went way deeper than dollar signs. Julie went on to share how she believes intuition, feminine power, and money are connected. 

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"For me, selling my business felt like going through a breakup." 

Business owners, do yourself a favor and listen to my latest podcast episode with Kathryn Strachan (Fractional CMO, author, award-winner...the list goes on; she's a powerhouse). 

You'll find out:

- The best time to sell your business

- The most underrated skill in marketing

- What holds companies back from scaling their bu...

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"Vulnerability is the birthplace of creativity."

And wow, this was definitely a first for me. I interviewed someone on my podcast, and to my surprise... he was naked.

Welcome to this wholly unique and eye-opening episode, in which I sat down with the extraordinary Simon Ekin, famously known as The Naked Speaker.

Watch the episode to learn:

- The significance of vulnerability and authent...

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"If you want your business to grow, you need to have processes in place."

Ditching the usual investor stereotype, Nadia El-Tawil shows up with warmth and a personalised approach to helping businesses grow through impact investing.

She's a true fount of knowledge. Chatting with her was a delight.

We spoke about:

- How to take your business to the next level

- Nadia's p...

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"Tech serves humans, not the other way around."

Words from the brilliant Nadio Granata, although I'd add: "For the time being!"

This episode has got to be the most re-scheduled podcast ever, thanks to myself and Nadio's busy schedules. But the wait was worth it - what a conversation. I hope you learn as much as I did listening to Nadio share his insights. 

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"If you're not out there getting clients before you have a product, you're already dead."

This might sound a bit dramatic, but it's true.

With that being said, I'd like to welcome my latest podcast guest. I had the pleasure of speaking with David Brown, founder of Futurehand Media, who shared his expertise on the transformative role of AI in marketing and business.

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"The best investment you can make is an investment in yourself. The more you learn, the more you'll earn." - Warren Buffett

I had the privilege of interviewing Sibusiso Raphekwane, the CEO and founder of The Transformation Legacy.

We spoke about the world of small business development and the importance of transformation in the entrepreneurial journey. Busi shared her wealth of knowledge and experie...

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"People follow people who are real, rather than people who are right."

This is just one of many insights quoted by Norbert Elnar, the latest guest on my podcast show and a seasoned brand builder. Norbert, born in the Philippines and now living in Germany, is the founder and CEO of Masterpiece Kingdom Brands, where he specialises in helping purpose-driven organisations craft their professional brands.

Tun...

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"A Sirdar is not someone who tells you what to do. They climb with you every step of the way," says Kieron McRae. 

Beautifully put by the managing partner of the Sirdar Group, Kieron McRae. Kieron joined me to discuss corporate governance and its role in business growth and improving operational efficiency. 

Watch the conversation to learn:

- The foundational principles of corporate governance.<...

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 "AI can help anyone do what they do better," says Arthur Goldstuck, the acclaimed author of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to AI'.

I had the privilege of chatting with Arthur Goldstruck about the future of AI, how it's shaking up industries worldwide, and yes, how it can take your job if you're not careful.

Tune in to learn:

- The evolution of prompt engineering. 

- R...

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"If personality is the lens through which we see the moment (that shows us who we are), then maturity is the journey we're always on," shares Lucille Greeff. 

Join Dylan Kohlstadt for an engaging chat with Lucille Greeff, co-founder of Aephoria and organisational development practitioner, as they explore the fascinating interplay between maturity and personality in today's workplace. 

Lucille G...

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#AskDKShow Join us in the latest episode of Season 2 of the #AskDKShow, where host Dylan Kohlstädt engages in an inspiring conversation with Kim Palmer, the dynamic CEO and Founder of On the Ball College, South Africa's leading accredited IT and computer training academy. Palmer, renowned for her groundbreaking work in tech education, including launching the Learn2Boom online training portal and WeTrainICT, has played a crucia...

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In the first episode of season six of the #AskDKShow, I got to sit down with Kumbirai Chipadza, a Zimbabwean businessman based in Germany. Kumbirai founded DeutschConnect to provide information, knowledge sharing and consultancy to the African and German markets.
We discuss his journey in starting DeutschConnect, the African startup ecosystem, specific sectors and industries that he focuses on and success s...

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In the latest episode of season 5 of the #AskDKShow, I met Takudzwa over a mentorship session. The young entrepreneur and founder of Maxfi, an online clothing brand, reached out to me, so we sat down over virtual coffee as I helped him navigate the ideas and plans he brought to our session, like how to grow his audience and turn them into buyers.

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In the latest episode of season 5 of the #AskDKShow I interview Stephanie Anne De Abreu, a young entrepreneur and founder of a skincare brand and product line, Jemm Wellness; we dived into topics like why strategy starts with the website, knowing her marketing strengths and weaknesses in her business, the importance of knowing her brand and what it does. We also discussed what it takes for her to get organised ...

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In the latest episode of season 5 of the #AskDKShow I interview Anthony Damian, founder of global shipping software and AI technology company, Solverminds. In this episode, we discuss starting a company, his acquired experience, applying AI with big data, and how data analytics can help a business when done properly.

You're invited to join us in this informative conversation, where you'll gai...

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Join me as I host The Finance Ghost, the anonymous thought leader shaking up the finance industry, on my podcast. Discover the secrets to their success and gain valuable insights in this must-listen episode. Don't miss out on learning from the brilliant mind behind The Finance Ghost. 

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In the latest episode of season 5 of the #AskDKShow I interview Nic Haralambous, a leading entrepreneur and motivational speaker for industry, corporate and educational audiences across the globe. We discuss the importance of personal branding in business and marketing.

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