Man in the Van

Man in the Van is your regular audio drive time companion, where our aim is, education through a conversation. Through our conversations, we delve deep into all things related to the trades-person contracting community, from news to education to industry “happenings”, helping you do better business while building a better and improved South African tradesmen and women contracting community.
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Weekly English South Africa Self-Improvement · Business
85 Episodes
24 – 44

S2 E31 - Using Time Effectively

In this episode we will discuss with our Personal Development Guru, Mr. Anton Venter, the value of time and how we can effectively use time to benefit our personal life and our work and business.
20 Nov 2021 25 min

S2 E29 - Dealing With Change

In this episode we have a discussion with personal and leadership development expert, Mr. Anton Venter, about facing and handling change. Change is inevitable, and not many of us are equipped to handle change well. But there are methods we can apply to better deal with it.
7 Nov 2021 31 min

S2 E28 - The PIRB's Marketing Manager

In this episode we will have a conversation with the Marketing Manager of the PIRB, Mr. Rendani Tshivhula, to discuss what his role as a Marketing Manager entails. But we will also be looking at the value of branding and corporate identity.
31 Oct 2021 31 min

S2 E27 - Failing Forward

In this episode we welcome back Personal Development Guru, Mr. Anton Venter, to discuss failing forward. In other words, learning from our failures and our mistakes, and from the challenges we face in life so that we can grow and develop to better handle the next.
24 Oct 2021 25 min

S2 E26 - Scope for Growth in the Plumbing Industry (UPP Group)

In this episode we welcome Duncan and Mandy Keil, of the UPP Group, to discuss how their company developed from its humble beginnings to the group it is today. There is much scope within the plumbing sector, much more than most of us realise.
16 Oct 2021 43 min

S2 E25 - National Technical Training Manager (IOPSA)

In this episode we will have a conversation with the National Technical Training Manager of IOPSA, Mr. Gerrie Botha, to discuss what his role as TM entails, as well as what lead Gerrie to enter the plumbing industry and to achieve this role. We’ll also discuss some of the challenges…
9 Oct 2021 45 min

S2 E24 - JASWIC (Compliant Products)

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr, Adriaan Mybrugh, of JASWIC, to discuss to determine what exactly JASWIC and its relevance in the plumbing industry. What are the criteria and the process for products and components to be listed with JASWIC, and what is the process for…
3 Oct 2021 26 min

S2 E23 - PIRB Registration & Induction Course

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Shane Parry, who recently registered with the PIRB, to find out more about his journey of becoming a registered professional plumber and the ease with which he completed the PIRB’s induction process.
25 Sep 2021 39 min

S2 E22 - The Findar App

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mrs. Victoria Armstrong to discuss the exiting new Findar mobile application.
18 Sep 2021 34 min

S2 E21 - Invest Solar

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Floors Coetzer, from Invest Solar, to find out more about their products and services, especially the E-Max and Engage Hub Solo energy monitoring devices, as well as the value that it adds to the consumers.
11 Sep 2021 26 min

S2 E19 - PRAWA & The Roofing Academy

In this episode we will have a conversation with Janine de Meyer of The Roofing Academy, and Pieter Loots of PRAWA (the Professional Roof Repair and Waterproofing Association), to gain a better understanding of these two entities and the fact that the waterproofing and roofing industry and the plumbing industry…
29 Aug 2021 28 min

S2 E18 - Dealing With Difficult Times

In this episode we will have another conversation with Mr. Anton Venter in which we discuss facing and handling tough times. Life is not always moonshine and roses, but there are methods we can apply to better deal with tough times.
22 Aug 2021 31 min

S2 E17 - The POPI Act

In this episode we will discuss the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) and how it affects you as a plumber or any plumbing company in South Africa, as well as what has happened since the cut-off date of 01 July 2021.
15 Aug 2021 30 min

S2 E16 - Additional Courses and the Benefits Thereof

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Christiaan Wentzel, of Plumbwiz Plumbing & Gas Fitting, to discuss how having completed additional plumbing courses and obtaining a specialisation has benefited and impacted his business.
6 Aug 2021 31 min

S2 E15 - Tjeka Training Matters (Frans Toua)

In this episode we have a conversation with Mr. Frans Toua, COE of Tjeka Training Matters, a powerhouse that delivers training services to those who work in the skilled trades.
1 Aug 2021 30 min

S2 E14 - The President of IOPSA

In this episode we will have a conversation with the president of IOPSA, Mr. Adriaan Myburgh, to discuss what role the president fulfils, as well as what lead Adriaan to achieve this role and the challenges that he faces within this role. We also intend to find out how Adriaan…
25 Jul 2021 23 min

S2 E13 - The Value Of You (Anton Venter)

In this episode we will have a conversation with Mr. Anton Venter in which we discuss the importance of realising the value that we have and that we add to the world.
18 Jul 2021 25 min

S2 E12 - IOPSA KZN Regional Chairperson (Garth Scott)

In this episode we will have a conversation with the KZN regional chairman of IOPSA, Mr. Garth Scott, to discuss the responsibilities of this role, and the challenges that Garth faces within this role.
11 Jul 2021 32 min
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