{"id":854388,"date":"2026-03-20T11:57:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=854388"},"modified":"2026-03-20T11:57:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:57:24","slug":"why-a-business-talk-interview-is-a-game-changer-for-south-african-executives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/854388\/why-a-business-talk-interview-is-a-game-changer-for-south-african-executives\/","title":{"rendered":"Why a Business Talk interview is a game-changer for South African executives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>South Africa\u2019s top executives love sharing their message on Business Talk with Michael Avery, the country\u2019s biggest business podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These industry leaders regard Business Talk as the go-to podcast for thought leadership, where they can share their insights, strategies, and stories with a receptive audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/talk.businesstech.co.za\/book-an-episode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here to book a Business Talk interview.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Industry leaders who have been interviewed include CEOs, finance experts, business executives, and entrepreneurial trailblazers from across South Africa\u2019s major industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The information shared on Business Talk is therefore of great value to South Africans interested in learning more about critical business topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the podcast launched six years ago, it has hosted hundreds of South African business leaders. 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