The Chartered Vendor Podcast with Jerry More Nyazungu

Ever wondered what it really takes to build a business in Africa? In this episode, we sit down with Mr Simbarashe Mkhuhlani, an accidental entrepreneur who went from working for others in a plastic packaging company to running a thriving chemical business. Simbarashe shares his journey of hustling on buses to Joburg every weekend, helping clients without even thinking about business at first. He explains why sales isn’t just about making a sale building relationships is far more valuable than any transaction. We dive into the challenges African businesses face: fake products in the market, the fear of formalising, and why strategy matters more than tactics. From training gogo’s to chemical engineers, Simbarashe’s motto “Powered to Empower” shows how businesses can thrive while empowering others. If you want to understand entrepreneurship, sales, strategy, and business growth in Africa, this episode is a must-watch! Whether you’re a hustler, a formal business owner, or just starting out, there’s something here for everyone. Key Takeaways: Relationships beat sales always. Hustle and helping can turn into business success. Strategy is 80%, tactics are 20%. Formalising your business is non-negotiable for growth. Training and empowering your team is the real secret to scaling. African entrepreneurship, accidental entrepreneur, business growth in Africa, sales strategy, relationship selling, chemical business in Africa, business formalisation, fake products challenge, empowering businesses, Mr Simbarashe Mkhuhlani, TCV podcast, African business success stories, entrepreneurship journey, business strategy vs tactics Watch till the end for insights that could change the way you approach business. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more African entrepreneurship wisdom! #Entrepreneurship #AfricanBusiness #SalesTips #BusinessGrowth #Strategy #Hustle #BusinessInAfrica #FakeProducts #AccidentalEntrepreneur #MrSimbarasheMkhuhlani #TCV Marketing

2/16/26 • 48:12

In this powerful episode of The Chartered Vendor Podcast, Jerry More Nyazungu breaks down why every business requires a clear and intentional strategy. Too many entrepreneurs are busy every single day but activity is not the same as progress. Without a defined business strategy, you are simply moving without direction.Jerry shares 10 compelling reasons why operating without a strategy leads to confusion, burnout, stagnation, and poor results. He explains how strategy gives your business direction, protects the owner from exhaustion, and aligns your team toward a common vision. When everyone understands the mission, execution becomes sharper and more effective.This episode also explores how strategy turns effort into measurable results, strengthens your competitive advantage, and helps your business survive in tough markets. In today’s competitive environment, businesses without strategy struggle to grow, expand, or attract serious partners and investors.If you want to eliminate confusion of motion, build a scalable company, improve leadership alignment, and create sustainable business growth, this conversation will transform the way you approach entrepreneurship and management.Whether you are a startup founder, SME owner, corporate executive, or entrepreneur in Africa, this discussion on business strategy, leadership, growth, and long-term sustainability is a must-watch.#BusinessStrategy#Entrepreneurship#BusinessGrowth#Leadership#StrategicPlanning#AfricanBusiness#SME#StartupAdvice#Management#BusinessSuccess#JerryMoreNyazungu#TheCharteredVendor#ScalingBusiness#CorporateLeadership#EntrepreneurMindset

2/12/26 • 13:12

Africa has been sold a dangerous lie: pass rates, degrees, and certificates equal intelligence and success. In this powerful conversation, Mr Tinofara Mutovongi from IXAR Academy sits down with Jerry More Nyazungu to challenge everything we think we know about education, intelligence, and relevance in the age of AI. Tinofara opens up about his personal journey from struggling with low self-esteem at school, to dropping out of university after just three weeks, and eventually building practical skills that led him into mobile technology and founding IXAR Academy. His story raises uncomfortable but necessary questions about whether Africa’s education system is truly preparing young people for the real world. We unpack why polytechnic students often outperform university graduates in practical skills, why many degree and master’s holders struggle in the job market, and how cramming and reciting for exams has been exposed by AI. If everything can now be found, coded, written, and analysed using AI, then what exactly are schools still rewarding? The discussion also tackles the obsession with pass rates, the illusion of intelligence created by certificates, and why parents need to rethink what “success” actually looks like. With AI rapidly replacing roles once reserved for degree holders, this episode asks the hard question: Are we educating our children for yesterday’s world or tomorrow’s reality? If you’re a parent, student, educator, entrepreneur, or anyone worried about the future of work in Africa, this conversation will challenge your thinking and possibly make you uncomfortable in the best way. Watch. Reflect. Rethink education. Podcast: The Chartered Vendor (TCV) Guest: Mr Tinofara Mutovongi (IXAR Academy) Host: Jerry More Nyazungu Topics Covered: Why degrees no longer guarantee success Polytechnic vs university education The real meaning of intelligence AI’s impact on education and jobs Why pass rates are failing Africa Practical skills vs certificates Coding and working with AI Why exposure matters more than subjects Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE Let us know in the comments: Do degrees still matter in Africa? African education system, education in Africa, does education matter in Africa, degrees vs skills, practical skills vs degrees, polytechnic vs university, AI and education, artificial intelligence in Africa, future of jobs in Africa, why degrees are failing, pass rate myth, O Level results Zimbabwe, intelligence vs certificates, dropping out of university success, African entrepreneurs without degrees, skills-based education, coding with AI, AI replacing jobs, youth unemployment Africa, education reform Africa, learning practical skills, IXAR Academy, Tinofara Mutovongi, Jerry More Nyazungu, The Chartered Vendor Podcast #EducationInAfrica #AfricanEducation #DegreesVsSkills #PracticalSkills #AIInAfrica #FutureOfWork #SkillsOverCertificates #EducationReform #AfricanYouth #AIAndEducation #EntrepreneurshipAfrica #IXARAcademy #TinofaraMutovongi #TheCharteredVendor #TCVPodcast

2/9/26 • 51:25

Most salespeople lose the deal in the first 7–10 seconds and they don’t even realize it.If you start your sales call with “How are you?”, you’re already handing over control of the conversation. In this episode, we break down why this common phrase weakens authority, wastes critical time, and gives prospects an easy exit especially on cold calls.We unpack the psychology behind first impressions in sales, why unprepared salespeople rely on small talk, and how being different immediately earns attention. If you want to stand out, control the conversation, and increase your conversion rate, this episode is a must-watch.In this podcast, we cover:Why “How are you?” kills momentum in salesHow authority is lost in the first few secondsThe danger of unnecessary small talk on cold callsWhy differentiation gets you attention (and meetings)How top performers start conversations differentlyWhether you’re in B2B sales, cold calling, business development, or entrepreneurship, this episode will change how you open every sales conversation.Watch till the end you’ll never start a sales call the same way again.Sales tips, cold calling tips, sales mistakes, how to sell, cold call script, first impression in sales, sales psychology, sales authority, sales call opener, closing deals faster, African business tips, entrepreneur sales tips, B2B sales strategies, stop saying how are you, sales training.#SalesTips #ColdCalling #SalesMistakes #SalesStrategy #B2BSales #EntrepreneurTips #SalesTraining #AfricanBusiness #SalesPsychology #CloseDeals #SalesHacks #BusinessGrowth #ColdCallTips #FirstImpression #AuthorityInSales

2/5/26 • 07:52

What does world-class customer service really look like and why is Africa still struggling to reach that level?In this powerful episode of The TCV Podcast, we sit down with Mr Vimbainashe from Avant Cars to unpack his journey from working in South Africa and Dubai’s hospitality industry to building Avant Cars, one of Zimbabwe’s fast-growing automotive businesses founded in 2019.Mr Vimbainashe shares hard-earned lessons from Dubai, where 10–20 hour shifts, discipline, and daily customer service training are the norm and contrasts that with the African business environment where training is undervalued, passion fades, and man-made expenses silently kill growth.We dive into:Why degrees without training don’t build successful businessesHow buying non-runner cars, fixing them, and reselling became a business modelThe brutal reality of running a transport business in ZimbabweWhy setting up offices and outlets is critical for business growthHow personal relationships and marriage affect business performanceWhat it takes to reach Dubai-level customer service standards in AfricaHow Avant Cars achieved BeForward VIP Gold Category on SBTThis conversation is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, sales teams, and customer service professionals who want to build sustainable African businesses that compete globally.Watch, learn, and rethink how you do business.Don’t forget to:Like Comment Share with your team Subscribe for more African business conversations African entrepreneurship, customer service training, Dubai customer service standards, Zimbabwe business, automotive business Africa, Avant Cars Zimbabwe, business training Africa, African startups, transport business Zimbabwe, hospitality training, sales and customer service, business growth Africa, BeForward VIP Gold, SBT Japan cars#MrVimbainashe #AvantCars #TCVPodcast #AfricanBusiness #CustomerService #EntrepreneurshipAfrica #DubaiStandards #BusinessTraining #ZimbabweBusiness #AutomotiveBusiness #StartupJourney#SalesAndService#BusinessGrowth#BeForwardVIP

2/2/26 • 50:21

Most salespeople don’t lose deals because their product is bad. They lose deals because they don’t control the sales conversation. In this podcast episode, we unpack why desperation in sales attracts the wrong clients, why discounting too early kills value, and why customers may be kings but they are not always right. We talk about the real sales mistakes happening in African businesses today: • Selling a Ford Ranger to someone with a Toyota Vitz budget • Clients who negotiate on price and then become your biggest headache • Why discounting means you’re removing value from your own offering • How to control the sales process without sounding arrogant • Why you should never give a discount without taking something in return If you’re in sales, entrepreneurship, business development, or leadership, this conversation will change how you sell, price, and negotiate especially in African markets. Watch. Learn. Sell better. Sales process, discounting in sales, sales negotiation, value based selling, African business sales, pricing strategy, sales mindset, how to control the sales conversation, why salespeople fail If this episode helped you: Like the video Subscribe for more real African business conversations Share it with someone who keeps discounting to close deals #Sales #SalesProcess #SalesNegotiation #Discounting #ValueBasedSelling #PricingStrategy #SalesMindset #AfricanBusiness #EntrepreneurshipAfrica #BusinessPodcast #SalesTraining #SellingWithoutDiscounts #ClientManagement #TCVPodcast

1/30/26 • 09:51

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Chartered Vendor Podcast, we sit down with Arthur Marara renowned lawyer, thought leader, and speaker for a conversation that challenges how Africans think about money, careers, talent, salary, and wealth preservation. Arthur shares why your name should open doors, not your job title, and explains how many people become prisoners of their degrees and qualifications instead of using them as tools. He breaks down why salary is just an estimation of your value, why commission-based earners often build real wealth, and why not everyone is meant to be an entrepreneur. We also dive into: Why most gifted people never win because they lack exposure How radio became Arthur’s career game-changer Why copying other people’s lifestyles destroys financial progress The truth about political connections and money Why buying property matters when wealth starts coming How to stay simple even when you can afford more Why Africans must rethink their hobbies and monetisation mindsetMost importantly, Arthur unpacks why family trusts and wills are not for the rich only, why we are not immortal, and how proper estate planning protects your family no matter how small your estate may be. This episode is a must-watch for professionals, entrepreneurs, commission earners, and anyone serious about building sustainable wealth, legacy, and relevance in Africa. Watch till the end this one will change how you think. KEY TOPICS / CHAPTER IDEAS Salary vs Commission Degrees and Career Traps Talent, Exposure & Visibility Personal Branding & Simplicity Property as WealthTrusts, Wills & Legacy Planning SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered conversations on business, leadership, money, and African success stories. Arthur Marara, Arthur Marara interview, Arthur Marara podcast, The Chartered Vendor, African business podcast, African wealth mindset, Salary vs commission, Why salary keeps you poor, Commission based income, How to build wealth in Africa, African entrepreneurs, Personal branding Africa, Career growth Africa, Degrees vs money, Talent exposure Africa, Monetising talent, Radio as a career platform, Property investment Africa, Estate planning Africa, Family trust explained, Trust vs will, Why trusts are important, Wealth preservation Africa, Financial literacy Africa, Money mindset Africa, Professional success Africa, Lawyers in business, African professionals podcast #ArthurMarara #TheCharteredVendor #AfricanBusiness #AfricanWealth #SalaryVsCommission #MoneyMindset #CareerGrowth #PersonalBranding #WealthCreation #PropertyInvestment #FinancialFreedom #EstatePlanning #FamilyTrust #AfricanPodcast

1/26/26 • 60:50

In this podcast, we unpack why most managers don’t actually know how to lead. Being a manager is not about the salary, the title, or the corner office it’s about taking full responsibility so your leader can focus on what truly matters.We dive into why middle-level managers must step up and cover their boss, not compete with them. If you report directly to the CEO, your job is simple but tough: fire the CEO from daily operations. When leadership still handles everything, it means the wrong people are in the wrong roles.We also expose why many new managers struggle to step up, why CEOs are forced to be everywhere at once, and how poor management quietly destroys company culture, growth, and focus especially in African businesses.This episode is a wake-up call for:• CEOs who feel overwhelmed• Managers who want to become truly valuable• Businesses stuck because leadership can’t let go• Organizations suffering from poor accountabilityGreat managers don’t add work to the CEO they buy time.If your leader still has to check everything, approve everything, and solve everything, you don’t have managers… you have job titles.Watch the full conversation and learn:• Why management is about responsibility, not money• How strong managers protect and empower their leaders• The real signs of poor management in an organization• How to build a leadership structure that actually worksSubscribe for more real, unfiltered conversations on leadership, management, and African business growth, management failure, leadership mistakes, CEO burnout, African business leadership, bad managers, middle management, executive leadership, company culture, business growth Africa#Leadership #Management #AfricanBusiness #CEO #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #ManagementMistakes #Entrepreneurship #CompanyCulture #TheCharteredVendor

1/22/26 • 12:14

Africa has the land.Africa has the climate.Africa has the people.So the real question is: why can’t Africa feed herself?In this powerful episode of The Chartered Vendor (TCV) Podcast, we sit down with Wendy Madzura to unpack the uncomfortable truth about farming and agriculture in Africa. We explore why agriculture has been treated like a punishment instead of a business, how our education system sidelined farming, and why Africa remains a primary consumer instead of a value-adding producer.We also tackle hard conversations around cellphone farming, the lack of modern farming technology, low adoption of AI and digital tools, and why feet on the ground still matter. Wendy shares insights on mindset, belief, leadership, and why Africa must create its own agricultural solutions instead of importing answers.With renewed interest from young people entering farming, this episode challenges African farmers, policymakers, educators, and entrepreneurs to stop treating agriculture as a hobby and start building scalable, profitable farming businesses.If the why is big enough, the how will take care of itself.WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODEWhy Africa has the potential to feed itselfWhere Africa is missing it in agricultureThe dangers of cellphone farmingWhy value addition is Africa’s biggest opportunityHow modern farming tools, AI & technology can transform agricultureWhy agriculture was framed as a punishment in schoolsHow social media is becoming an equalizer for farmersWhy mindset and belief are critical to farming successHow to treat farming as a serious businessAfrica agriculture, farming in Africa, African farmers, food security in Africa, agribusiness Africa, value addition Africa, modern farming Africa, AI in agriculture Africa, youth farming Africa, farming as a business, agriculture education Africa, sustainable farming Africa, African food production, agritech Africa, small scale farmers AfricaWATCH • LIKE • SUBSCRIBE • SHAREHelp us change the narrative around African agriculture by sharing this episode with a farmer, entrepreneur, policymaker, or student.PODCAST: The Chartered Vendor (TCV)Guest: Wendy MadzuraTopic: The Future of Agriculture in Africa#AfricanAgriculture #FarmingInAfrica #AfricaCanFeedItself #AgribusinessAfrica#ModernFarming #YouthInAgriculture #ValueAddition #FoodSecurityAfrica#AgriTechAfrica #AIInAgriculture #AfricanFarmers #FarmingIsABusiness#TheCharteredVendor #TCVPodcast #WendyMadzura

1/19/26 • 52:01

Most companies don’t fail because of bad strategy.They fail because of one person with too much ego.In this powerful podcast episode, we break down 7 critical reasons why leaders must remove ego-driven individuals from their teams no matter how talented, senior, or influential they are.We use a real-world football example involving Kylian Mbappé’s reaction after a loss to Barcelona to show how unchecked ego destroys discipline, respect, and leadership authority. The same thing happens every day in African businesses, startups, and corporates just without the cameras.You’ll learn:Why ego silently kills company culture before it kills performanceHow one ego can sabotage the best strategy in the roomWhy leaders who protect ego players lose authorityThe danger of “star performers” who don’t respect systemsHow ego spreads like a virus inside teamsWhy culture always beats talent in the long runWhen cutting ego is not personal, but pure leadershipIf you’ve ever had:A brilliant employee who disrespects leadershipA partner who thinks rules don’t apply to themA team member who divides others instead of uniting themThis episode is for you.Key lesson: You can plan, strategise, and hire all you want but if ego is in the room, execution will always fail.Watch, listen, and share this episode with every leader, founder, manager, or entrepreneur who believes discipline matters more than talent. ego in leadership, toxic employees, company culture, team leadership, business podcast africa, leadership lessons, ego in the workplace, cutting off toxic team members, strategy execution, african entrepreneurship, leadership discipline, mbappe leadership lesson#Leadership #BusinessPodcast #CompanyCulture #TeamLeadership #EgoInLeadership #ToxicWorkplace#LeadershipLessons#StrategyExecution#BusinessGrowth#ManagementSkills #AfricanEntrepreneurship#BusinessInAfrica#AfricanLeaders#TheCharteredVendor

1/15/26 • 13:36

Many African entrepreneurs don’t fail because they are lazy they fail because they ignore fundamental business truths.In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mr Thulani, Managing Director of Supaprint Media Group, as he shares raw, real-life lessons from a journey that started selling sugar sweets in primary school to running a structured, compliant and disciplined business.We unpack why most partnerships collapse, why money destroys friendships, and why a shareholders agreement must come before operations not after disputes. Mr Thulani also explains why Supaprint treats business as business, even when it involves spouses, and why never hiring someone you can’t fire is a rule many African businesses ignore at their own cost.If you’re in branding, printing or creative services, this episode will challenge you hard especially on why buying machinery before building sales is a fatal mistake. We also explore focus, systems, compliance, tax pressure, visibility, and why your personal image and premises are part of your brand whether you like it or not.This is not motivation.This is business reality for African entrepreneurs.Watch, learn, and rethink how you’re running your business.African entrepreneurship African business podcast Business partnerships in AfricaShareholders agreement Africa, Sales strategy for SMEs, Branding business Africa, Family business management, Business compliance Africa, Systems for growing businesses, Why African businesses fail, Printing and branding business, Entrepreneurship in Africa, SME growth strategies, Tax and entrepreneurship Africa#Thulani#TheCharteredVendor#AfricanEntrepreneurs#AfricanBusiness#EntrepreneurshipAfrica#SMEsAfrica#BusinessPodcast#StartupAfrica#SalesStrategy#BrandingBusiness#FamilyBusiness#BusinessSystems#ComplianceAfrica#WhyAfricanBusinessesFail#SupaprintMedia

1/12/26 • 56:19

Zambianisation was meant to empower local citizens by prioritising the employment of Zambians over foreign workers. But is this policy strengthening Zambia’s economy or quietly driving foreign investors away?In this powerful podcast episode, we unpack the real business realities of Zambianisation in Zambia. We discuss the daily HR challenges, constant labour disputes, frequent court cases, and how the Zambian Labour Act heavily favours employees. Many investors find themselves dealing with productivity issues while employees know the Labour Law better than their job descriptions.We also explore the growing culture where, after just one year of employment, gratuity discussions begin regardless of company performance. Instead of focusing on company growth, the mindset often shifts to personal gain, leaving businesses struggling to remain sustainable.This episode asks the hard questions:Is Zambianisation protecting workers or discouraging investment?Are Zambia’s labour laws balanced enough for business growth?Why are investors facing HR crises almost daily?Is foreign investment becoming too risky in Zambia?If you’re an investor, entrepreneur, policy maker, HR professional, or business owner in Zambia or Africa, this conversation is one you cannot afford to ignore.Watch the full discussion and decide for yourself.Subscribe for honest African business conversationsComment: Is Zambianisation helping or hurting Zambia’s economy?Share this with anyone considering investing in ZambiaZambianisation, Zambianisation policy, foreign investment in Zambia, Zambia labour laws,Zambian Labour Act, doing business in Zambia, HR challenges in Zambia,investing in Zambia, Zambia employment law, African business podcast,foreign investors in Africa, Zambia economy, labour law Africa, HR issues Africa#Zambianisation#ForeignInvestment#ZambiaBusiness#ZambiaEconomy#LabourLaws#DoingBusinessInZambia#AfricanEntrepreneurs#AfricaBusiness#HRChallenges#InvestmentInAfrica#BusinessPodcast#PolicyVsBusiness

1/8/26 • 17:23

What does it really take to win in business, careers, and life in the age of AI?In this powerful episode of The Chartered Vendor Podcast, we sit down with Aaron Kumanja to unpack raw, honest lessons most people learn too late.From sending over 500 CVs after school before getting his first opportunity, to understanding why how you end 2025 determines how you start 2026, Aaron breaks down the mindset of action-oriented people.We talk about why some founders are hunters, not managers, why young entrepreneurs fail by diversifying too early, and why sales remains the heartbeat of every successful company.We also tackle the uncomfortable truths:How AI will replace many jobs in the next 10 yearsWhy tech-savvy people who know how to use AI will surviveWhy the person you marry can determine whether you become rich or poorWhy you must start where you are, buy what you can afford, delay gratification, stay humble, and stay disciplinedThis is a conversation for founders, young professionals, salespeople, and anyone serious about winning in the next decade.Guest: Aaron KumanjaPodcast: The Chartered Vendor Podcast with Jerry More NyazunguWatch till the end. One insight here could change how you approach 2026.entrepreneurship in Africa, African entrepreneurs, business mindset, career growth Africa, sales strategies, AI and jobs, future of work, startup advice, founder mindset, business podcast Africa, Zimbabwe business podcast, tech skills for future, youth entrepreneurship, discipline and success, delayed gratification, action oriented mindset#TheCharteredVendor#AaronKumanja#AfricanEntrepreneurs#EntrepreneurshipAfrica#BusinessPodcast#SalesIsKing#FounderMindset#FutureOfWork#AIAndJobs#TechSkills#YouthInBusiness#CareerAdvice#SuccessMindset#Discipline#2026Goals

1/5/26 • 47:07

Most African businesses don’t have a market problem. They have a sales leadership problem. In this episode of The Vendors Corner, Jerry More Nyazungu (aka The Chartered Vendor) break down the 11 deadly sales mistakes African companies keep making, mistakes that silently kill revenue, demotivate sales teams, and frustrate business owners. If you’ve ever said “salespeople are lazy” or “the economy is tough”, this conversation will challenge you hard. THE 11 SALES MISTAKES WE UNPACK 1. Recruiting marketers and assuming they can sell 2. Paying salespeople big basic salaries 3. Allowing salespeople to use personal phones for business 4. Business owners who don’t know how to run sales teams5. Operating without clear sales KPIs 6. No consequences for missed sales targets 7. Not training salespeople daily 8. Reporting sales performance only at month-end 9. Running a business with no clear sales strategy 10. Confusing activity with real productivity 11. Operating without a CRM to track leads, follow-ups, and pipelines WHO SHOULD WATCH THIS Business owners Sales managers Entrepreneurs building sales teams African SMEs struggling with revenue growth Sales is not luck. Sales is systems, leadership, culture, and discipline. Watch till the end one of these mistakes might be the reason your business is stuck. SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT Subscribe for weekly conversations on sales, entrepreneurship, leadership, and building profitable African businesses. Host: Jerry More Nyazungu The Chartered Vendor Show: The Vendors Corner

1/2/26 • 16:06

Entrepreneurship looks glamorous from a distance, but the real education begins when you are responsible for everything decisions, people, money, and mistakes.In this episode of The Chartered Vendor Podcast, we sit down with Rumbidzai Chinyowa, a lawyer by training and the Director of Dingamuzi Real Estate, to unpack the hard truths behind entrepreneurship, partnerships, and leadership in Zimbabwe’s property sector.Rumbidzai shares her journey from legal practice into real estate development and management, explaining how the transition reshaped her thinking about risk, decision-making, and accountability. We explore why running a business is easy when you are two or three partners around a table, but becomes far more demanding when you are alone and everything starts and ends with you.The conversation dives deep into partnerships why many entrepreneurs enter them out of fear of being alone, how a shareholders agreement completely changed Rumbidzai’s view of partnerships, and how failing to define clear terms and conditions led to the collapse of her own partnership. She also explains what entrepreneurs must prioritise first before choosing a business partner.We also unpack:The difference between partnerships in law firms and those in other industriesWhy entrepreneurship is a journey of constant mistakes and why the so-called “dull” students often perform better in businessWhy entrepreneurs struggle to fire non-performers, even when they know it’s hurting the businessThe biggest recruitment mistake founders make: hiring for skill and ignoring attitudeWhy land will always hold value in Zimbabwe, and how history, Chimurenga, and culture shape our relationship with propertyThis episode is essential viewing for founders, professionals moving into entrepreneurship, real estate investors, and anyone considering a partnership in business.Real lessons. Real mistakes. Real growth.

12/29/25 • 52:36

In this solo episode of The Chartered Vendor Podcast, we break down the raw truth about sales that most people don’t want to hear. Salespeople don’t get paid for being polite. They get paid for disturbing peace, making uncomfortable calls, and coming back again even after rejection.We talk about why: Salespeople only make money after making the call Being shouted at is part of the sales journey Even the best salespeople in the world face rejection daily In sales, you must behave like a fly always coming back Fear of calling is killing more sales careers than lack of skill 2026 is the year of follow-ups, collections, and uncomfortable conversations If you’ve ever felt discouraged in sales, ignored by clients, or tempted to give up this episode is for you.Sales is not for the emotionally weak. But if you can handle rejection, you can handle wealth. sales mindset, sales rejection, sales motivation, entrepreneurship in africa, african business podcast, selling skills, cold calling, follow up in sales, dealing with rejection, sales psychology, business podcast africa, how to sell, sales discipline, persistence in sales, the chartered vendor

12/29/25 • 16:58

Entrepreneurship is not motivational quotes and soft life.It’s a dog fight.In this powerful episode of The Chartered Vendor, we sit down with Dale Woodend of Rossi Tyres to talk about the real side of building a business in Zimbabwe the part most people don’t post on social media.We unpack why:The first 3 years of business are brutal and break most foundersAs a small business, you can’t compete on price, so customer service becomes your weaponEntrepreneurship demands 100-hour weeks before you can afford your first employeeZimbabwe is full of hidden opportunities but only for those willing to fightThe founder’s real job is building culture, even when the business is still smallWhy challenging how people think about business was the core idea behind The Chartered VendorThis episode is raw, honest, and practical especially for African entrepreneurs, SME owners, and anyone thinking of starting a business in tough economic conditions.If you’re looking for motivation, this isn’t it.If you’re looking for truth, you’re in the right place.Drop a comment:What was the hardest year of your business journey so far?Entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe, African entrepreneurs, small business Zimbabwe, startup struggles, customer service strategy, business culture, first 3 years of business, Rossi Tyres, Dale Woodend, The Chartered Vendor podcast, SME growth Africa, business survival, startup lessons Africa#TheCharteredVendor #ZimbabweBusiness #AfricanEntrepreneurs#StartupLife #BusinessCulture #CustomerServiceMatters #EntrepreneurMindset #SMEGrowth #BusinessReality #RossiTyresFollow Jerry More Nyazungu onhttps://thecharteredvendor.com/contact-us/https://www.facebook.com/jerrynyazungu/https://www.instagram.com/thecharteredvendor/https://www.tiktok.com/@jerrynyazungu?lang=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/the-chartered-vendor-71382456/https://x.com/jerrynyazungu

12/22/25 • 39:51

What if the greatest salesperson in history never sold a product… yet changed the world?In this episode of The Chartered Vendor Podcast, we break down sales, influence, and persuasion lessons from the teaching style of Jesus Christ not as religion, but as strategy.Jesus didn’t sell products.He sold ideas, vision, belief, and commitment.Through parables, questions, and storytelling, He mastered what modern salespeople still struggle with today:Building trust before asking for buy-inSelling vision without discounts or incentivesTurning objections into conversationsAsking questions that lead people to convince themselvesFrom “Who do you say I am?” to parables that disarmed resistance, we explore how questions convert better than pressure, why stories sell more than slides, and why the best salespeople don’t chase clients they attract them.If you’re in sales, leadership, entrepreneurship, ministry, consulting, or business in Africa, this conversation will challenge how you pitch, persuade, and influence.In this episode, we unpack:Parables as persuasion toolsSelling ideas, not productsVisionary selling without monetary incentivesOvercoming objections using questionsWhy belief always comes before buyingThis is not about religion.It’s about communication, influence, and human psychology.sales lessons from jesus, persuasion techniques, selling without selling, consultative selling, influence psychology, storytelling in sales, leadership communication, african entrepreneurship, business podcast africa, visionary selling, objection handling, sales mindset#TheCharteredVendor #SalesLessons #Persuasion #StorytellingInBusiness #AfricanEntrepreneurship #ConsultativeSelling #LeadershipLessons #SellingIdeas #Influence #BusinessPodcastAfricaFollow Jerry More Nyazungu onhttps://thecharteredvendor.com/contact-us/https://www.facebook.com/jerrynyazungu/https://www.instagram.com/thecharteredvendor/https://www.tiktok.com/@jerrynyazungu?lang=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/the-chartered-vendor-71382456/https://x.com/jerrynyazungu

12/18/25 • 09:34

"What I Wish I Knew Before 10 Years in Business" | The Chartered Vendor x Simbarashe NyamadzawoWhat happens when a founder who's survived 10+ years in business drops all the filters and gets brutally honest?In this raw episode of The Chartered Vendor Podcast, Simbarashe Nyamadzawo (Founder, Gumiguru) shares the lessons most entrepreneurs learn too late—and the mistakes quietly killing African businesses.What You'll Learn:The Real Cost of Common Mistakes:Why hiring relatives and friends almost destroyed his businessThe trust trap: how "trusting everyone" cost him years of progressWhy thinking small is the silent killer of African startupsUncomfortable Truths About Building in Africa:Why polytechnic graduates often outperform university graduates in entrepreneurshipHow Africa's education system trained us NOT to fail (yet business demands failure)The vision problem: why most African businesses die before year 5If He Started Over Today:The exact mindset shifts he'd make from day oneWhy big vision beats big capital every timeHow to build a business that lasts beyond survival modeThe 10-Year Vision for M&J Consultants:Where the company is headed and why it mattersLessons from a decade of wins, losses, and course correctionsThis isn't motivational fluff. This is real-world wisdom from the trenches of African entrepreneurship—for founders, students, and anyone building something that matters.African entrepreneurship | Starting a business in Africa | Business mistakes to avoid | Entrepreneurship lessons Africa | M&J Consultants Zimbabwe | Simbarashe Nyamadzawo | Hiring family in business | Trust in business Africa | Small business mistakes | Business vision and growth | African startup advice | Polytechnic vs university Africa | Education system Africa | Practical entrepreneurship | Failing forward business | Long-term business strategy | Founder mindset | African business podcast | Entrepreneurship Zimbabwe | Startup culture Africa | Building generational wealth | Business leadership Africa | Entrepreneur interviews | Real business advice#AfricanEntrepreneurship #BusinessInAfrica #StartupLessons #EntrepreneurMindset #TheCharteredVendor #ZimbabweBusiness #FounderStories #BusinessPodcast #RealTalk #EntrepreneurshipAfrica #ThinkBigger #LeadershipLessons #StartupAfrica #BusinessGrowth #FailForward

12/15/25 • 47:31

How do you build a team that functions with the precision, rhythm, and dominance of FC Barcelona’s golden era? In this episode of The Chartered Vendor, host Jerry More Nyazungu decodes the business management secrets behind Pep Guardiola’s legendary Tiki-Taka philosophy.We move beyond the football pitch to explore how Guardiola’s core principles—radical clarity, disciplined execution, and the courage to trust young talent—can serve as a blueprint for scaling your company. Whether you are managing a startup or leading a large organisation, learn how to replicate the "winning mentality" that creates dynasties.What You Will LearnThe Tiki-Taka Business Model: How to structure your organisation for constant movement, precision, and synergy.Subtraction for Growth: Why you must have the courage to fire talented non-team players to protect your vision.Youth & Innovation: The strategic advantage of trusting young employees in high-stakes leadership roles.Culture of Accountability: How to build a high-performing team where every member owns the result.Execution Mastery: Lessons on turning strategy into rhythm and consistency.About The Chartered VendorHosted by Jerry More Nyazungu, The Chartered Vendor is the premier podcast for African business leadership and entrepreneurship. We bridge the gap between theory and practice, offering actionable insights for vendors, suppliers, and corporate leaders looking to level up their management skills and operational excellence.Keywords & TagsPep Guardiola Leadership | Business Strategy | High-Performing Teams | Tiki-Taka Philosophy | Corporate Culture | African Entrepreneurship | Jerry More Nyazungu | Team Building | Management Skills | Youth Leadership

12/13/25 • 15:17

Why do so many talented artists stay local while the world is hungry for African sound?In this episode of The Chartered Vendor Podcast, Jerry More Nyazungu sits down with Plot Mhako (Founder of Earground) to expose the unspoken truths of the music industry. This isn't just an interview; it is a masterclass on why artists in Zimbabwe and Zambia struggle to break into the international market and how to fix it.Plot unpacks the dangerous "township mindset" that keeps creatives broke and reveals exactly how to transition from treating music as a hobby to running it as a global business.🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:The Trap of Local Fame: Why dreaming at a "township level" limits global success.Hobby vs. Business: The mindset shift every artist needs to make today.Exporting Culture: How to produce local music with a strong identity that travels internationally.The Growth Killer: How insecurity and toxic competition are destroying the industry.The Blueprint: Practical steps for building a global brand, digital distribution, and international tours.Whether you are an artist, manager, DJ, or creative entrepreneur, Plot Mhako delivers the raw reality check you need to hear. It’s time to stop blaming the industry and start building a business.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more insights on African business, entrepreneurship, and the creative economy.📢 SHARE this episode with an artist who needs to start thinking beyond their city.Connect with the Guest:Follow Plot Mhako & Earground for the latest in African creative news.Follow the Host:Jerry More Nyazungu: ⁠https://thecharteredvendor.com/contact⁠Instagram: @jerrynyazungu | @thecharteredvendorTikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jerrynyazungu⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/in/the-chartered-vendor-71382456⁠X (Twitter): ⁠https://x.com/jerrynyazungu⁠#PlotMhako #Earground #TheCharteredVendor #JerryMoreNyazungu #MusicBusiness #ZimbabweMusic #ZambiaMusic #AfricanMusicIndustry #ArtistBranding #CreativeEconomy #ThinkGlobal #Entrepreneurship #AfricanSound

12/12/25 • 69:59