Articulate-IT Radio Man in the Van

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
32 – 52

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

S2 E10 - Plumbers Business Forum (Xolani Mamela)

In this episode we will have a conversation with the chairman of the Plumbers Business Forum, Mr. Xolani Mamela, to discuss the drive behind this forum, its objectives and what lies ahead for them.
27 Jun 2021 22 min

S2 E07 - IOPSA Membership (Celmarie Smit)

In this episode we will have a conversation with the National Membership Administrator of IOPSA, Celmarie Smit, to discuss the requirements and process of registering with IOPSA, as well as the importance of registering with industry bodies such as IOPSA and the PIRB.
6 Jun 2021 14 min

S2 E06 - The Importance of First Impressions

In this episode we will continue our conversation with Mr. Anton Venter in which we discuss the importance of interpersonal skills when we are interacting with people, especially at the workplace. But with more focus on the importance of first impressions.
30 May 2021 24 min

S2 E04 - The Omnifall Level Gauge (Sean Vlok)

In this episode we will have a conversation with Sean Vlok about the Omnifall Level Gauge, to determine the value that this innovative product offers to plumbers, through simplifying the process of gauging the required falls for drains, sewers and paving without the use of sophisticated and expensive equipment.
16 May 2021 22 min
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