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.
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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
60 episodes
He Went Unbooked for 2 Years, Then Built a Personal Brand That Never Stops Working
If you think personal branding is about bragging, this episode will change your mind. Andre Du Toit, "The Big Positive Guy," went two years without a single speaking booking after declaring himself a professional speaker. What he did next built...
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The Truth About South Africa's Economy – Freddie Mitchell, Chief Economist at Aluma Capital
What's really happening to the South African economy – and what businesses must do now.Dylan Kohlstadt sits down with Freddie Mitchell, Chief Economist at Aluma Capital, for an unfiltered look at the economic forces shaping South Africa...
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Why Peter Shankman Says His "Broken Brain" Is His Biggest Business Asset
Peter Shankman only has two speeds: namaste, and out the door before you can stop him. As founder of Help A Reporter Out, a six-time bestselling author, and a leading voice on neurodiversity in the workplace, he's built an entire system around ...
Why Your Agency Is Losing Deals (And How to Fix It) | Gordon Henry
Gordon Henry spent years on the other side of the table – as a procurement manager deciding which agencies made the cut and which didn't. Now, as co-founder of IAN (Independent Agency Network), he's using that insider knowledge to help independ...
How to Build a Positive Workplace | Andre du Toit on Optimism, Leadership & Business
In this episode of The DK Show, Dylan Kohlstadt, CEO of Shift ONE, sits down with Andre du Toit, “The Big Positive Guy,” for a powerful conversation about optimism, leadership, workplace culture, and building a better future.Andre share...
From Zero Cash to Top Rated App | Join Dylan Kohlstadt and ProfileMe CEO, Rizanne
Rizanne, CEO and Founder of ProfileMe, joins The DK Show to unpack how professionals can get the digital version of themselves into their clients' pockets, making a great first impression, building trust faster, and staying top of mind....
Ask the Stupid Questions: Building a Sales Career from Scratch | Jacky Rossouw
From receptionist to Sales Director and Board Member at Lecico South Africa, Jacky Rossouw shares her 23-year journey of grit, learning, and relentless relationship-building across Africa.In this episode, we cover:&n...
Why Digital and AI Transformations Fail | Jay Tikam
Why Digital and AI Transformations Fail"Digital transformation isn't just about adopting the latest technology," says Jay Tikam, founder of Vedanvi. In this insightful podcast, Jay shares his expert take on why 70% of dig...
B2B Leaders Series: Marketing to Engineers
Marketing to engineers is not the same as marketing to general B2B buyers. In this Marketing to Engineers webinar, Shift ONE’s CEO Dylan Kohlstädt unpacks exactly how technical buyers think, research, and make decisions. If you’re serious about...
B2B Leaders Series: Creating a Marketing Strategy in a Rapidly Changing World
While the basics of marketing, like audience and persona identification, may seem straightforward, they’re often overlooked - yet remain critical for success.As B2B marketing shifts from cold outreach to relationship-driven approaches, ...
How to Differentiate Your Brand | Khensani Nobanda
Khensani Nobanda, the Group Managing Executive of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at Nedbank, shares her insights on purpose-led marketing, leadership, and how Nedbank is shaping the future of brand strategy.Khensani dives deep into Ned...
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The Pivot From SEO to EO | Irma Karsten
“We need to start answering questions and proving we’re the authority in our field,” says Irma Karsten.AI is rewriting the rules of digital marketing, especially SEO, and I’ve got the perfect guest to unpack it all. In today’...
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Building Businesses - Can Ethics and Success Coexist? | Pete Ochs
"Business has a much greater calling than maximizing the financial bottom line and making shareholders wealthy," says Pete OchsPete is the founder and CEO of Enterprise Stewardship, and when he joined me on the podcast, we dove deep int...
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How to Build Brand Love Among Your Audience | Heidi Brauer
"Consumers are not sitting around waiting to fall in love with you," says Heidi Brauer.When it comes to brand love and building brands, Heidi Brauer is an absolute guru. She joined me on my podcast to chat about brand love, what it mean...
The Flawed Agency Model | Stuart Dunk
"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 age...
Podcasts, Paid Advertising, and Unfiltered Creativity | Terence Mentor
"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 t...
How Women Become Truly Rich | Julie Foucht
"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 (e...
The Risks and Rewards of Change | Kathryn Strachan
"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 p...
Public Speaking, Vulnerability, and Finding Your Voice | Simon Ekin
"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...
A Guide to Impact Investing | Nadia El-Tawil
"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.
100 GPTs Is Just The Beginning | Nadio Granata
"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 sched...
The Challenges and Opportunities of AI in Marketing | David Brown
"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 sp...
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Small Business Development and Creating Successful Businesses | Sibusiso Raphekwane
"The best investment you can make is an investment in yourself. The more you learn, the more you'll earn." - Warren BuffettI had the privilege of interviewing Sibusiso Raphekwane, the CEO and founder of The Transformation Legacy.
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Building a Purpose-Driven Brand | Norbert Elnar
"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 ...
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Company Growth and Building Your Board | Kieron McRae
"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 gove...
