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Hosted by Francois Geldenhys · business · EN-ZA
Welcome to The Rev Room - where South Africa’s real entrepreneurs get real. Powered by BizRev, this is your private boardroom for cutting through chaos, unlocking systems, and revving your business into high-performance mode. No fluff. Just bold conversations, expert insight, and the tools to scale without losing your mind - or your mission.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to The Rev Room - where South Africa’s real entrepreneurs get real. Powered by BizRev, this is your private boardroom for cutting through chaos, unlocking systems, and revving your business into high-performance mode. No fluff. Just bold conversations, expert insight, and the tools to scale without losing your mind - or your mission.
The Rev Room is hosted by Francois Geldenhys. The show has published 27 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "EP27: Crypto in the Real World: Where It’s Already Solving Problems" (2 February 2026, 16 minutes), "EP26: Crypto without the noise: What Business Owners Actually Need to Understand" (26 January 2026, 19 minutes), and "EP25: From Injuries to Culture: How Smart Businesses Turn Health & Safety into an Asset" (27 November 2025, 25 minutes).
The Rev Room publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 13 minutes across 27 episodes.
Booking probability for The Rev Room is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Rev Room requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Rev Room's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Rev Room are Business & Management Consulting and Accounting, Tax & Payroll. The Rev Room has a business audience.
Francois Geldenhys hosts The Rev Room, a business podcast with 27 episodes published.
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Episode #27
<p>In Part 2, the conversation moves from theory to reality.</p><p>Nicholas explains where crypto is already solving real problems - from inflation-ravaged economies to faster settlements, lower transaction costs, and...
Episode #26
<p>Most business owners either ignore crypto or feel quietly intimidated by it.</p><p>In Part 1 of this conversation, Francois sits down with crypto specialist Nicolas Richardson to strip the hype away and explore what...
Episode #25
<p>In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with occupational health and safety specialist Tamryn Raffles from Labournet to unpack why OHS is far more than a legal tick-box. They break down Section 8, 14, 24...
Episode #24
<p>In this Rev Room episode, Francois sits down with BizRev’s Financial Director and tax specialist, <b>Wayne Turner</b>, to unpack everything you need to know about the 2025 tax season and what SARS’ new AI-driven...
Episode #23
<p>In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with Ruan from Labournet and labour-law expert Juliana van der Merwe to unpack the real-world steps every business needs to take before 2026.</p><p>From year-end...
Episode #22
<p>In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with </p><p><b>Juliana van der Mervwe</b>, Labour Law Team Lead at <b>Labournet</b>, to unpack the major updates to South Africa’s <b>Code of Good Practice...
Episode #21
<p>Most businesses don’t fail because of bad ideas — they fail because the founder can’t get out of their own way.</p><p>In this heartfelt conversation, Celeste Zanoli from BizRev Advisory explores what it truly means...
Episode #20
<p>Most founders know about compliance — but few realise they’re sitting on a goldmine of government-backed rebates, grants, and tax incentives. In this episode, Francois sits down with Ruan from LabourNet to unpack the...
Episode #19
<p>Running a business is hard enough without tripping over compliance. In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with Tracy to unpack the essentials of CIPC - from annual returns and beneficial ownership to...
Episode #18
<p>Tax penalties aren’t just numbers on a statement—they’re stress triggers that keep entrepreneurs awake at night. In this episode, we break down the different types of penalties from SARS, why they happen, and how to...
Episode #17
<p>In this episode of The Rev Room, we expose bracket creep — the sneaky tax mechanism also known as fiscal drag. Wayne Turner, BizRev’s Financial Director and tax specialist, joins Noloyiso Mbenga to unpack how...
Episode #16
<p>Cape Town isn’t just a postcard city - it’s a world-class investment hub in tourism. In this conversation, Mark and Takunda share their journey at The Glen, unpacking the realities of hospitality growth. From...
Episode #15
<p>Resilience isn’t just about surviving hard times - it’s about creating a business and leadership style that can adapt, absorb shocks, and emerge stronger. In this conversation, Francois (CEO of BizRev) flips roles as...
Episode #13
<p>In this Rev Room episode, the team unpacks why bookkeeping is more than just admin - it’s the backbone of financial clarity and cash flow stability. Nandi shares real-world examples of how poor record-keeping leads...
Episode #14
<p>In this episode of The Rev Room, we dive into the world of trademarks with Nicole, unpacking why every entrepreneur in South Africa should consider trademark protection. From logos and slogans to unique product...
Episode #12
<p>In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with tax specialist Nolu to demystify one of the most overlooked tax advantages in South Africa—medical tax credits and disability deductions. They break down the...
Episode #11
<p>In this Rev Room episode, Wayne and Noloyiso from the BizRev tax team unpack what every South African business owner needs to know for the 2025 tax season. With SARS reducing the filing window by over 50 days and...
Episode #10
<p>Too many founders unknowingly sabotage their own growth—often in the name of survival. In this episode, Francois and Celeste break down the seven most common mistakes entrepreneurs make, from mixing personal and...
Episode #9
<p>In this episode of The Rev Room, Francois sits down with senior account manager Matt Barlow to unpack one of the most overlooked (yet vital) growth tools in business: financial reporting. They explore the common...
Episode #8
<p>Too many entrepreneurs think that if a company stops trading, it quietly disappears. But SARS has other plans—and the penalties for inaction can be brutal. In this episode, BizRev’s resident attorney Nicole Lin joins...
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