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PROpulsion LIVE

Francois du Toit

165 episodes

1 day ago

Send us a text When financial planner *Ryan Redman* faced stage 3 cancer, everything he believed about life, money, and success was tested. In this deeply personal episode of **PROpulsion LIVE**, Ryan shares how the experience reshaped his purpose as a husband, father, and adviser — and why he now approaches financial planning with new empathy and clarity. 💬 In this conversation: How adversity sharpened Ryan’s focus and purpose The human side of financial advice — vulnerability and trust ...

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Send us a text When financial planner *Ryan Redman* faced stage 3 cancer, everything he believed about life, money, and success was tested. In this deeply personal episode of **PROpulsion LIVE**, Ryan shares how the experience reshaped his purpose as a husband, father, and adviser — and why he now approaches financial planning with new empathy and clarity. 💬 In this conversation: How adversity sharpened Ryan’s focus and purpose The human side of financial advice — vulnerability and trust ...

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Ryan Redman’s Story of Strength and Purpose

Send us a text When financial planner *Ryan Redman* faced stage 3 cancer, everything he believed about life, money, and success was tested. In this deeply personal episode of **PROpulsion LIVE**, Ryan shares how the experience reshaped his purpose as a husband, father, and adviser — and why he now approaches financial planning with new empathy and clarity. 💬 In this conversation: How adversity sharpened Ryan’s focus and purpose The human side of financial advice — vulnerability and trust ...

1 day ago

36 minutes

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Financial Planner Of The Year Finalists 2025

Send us a text Meet South Africa’s top financial planners of 2025! In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we sit down with the finalists for the 2025 Financial Planner of the Year Award - Brendan Dunn (Hewett Wealth), Theoniel McDonald (Wealth Associates / Carmel Wealth), and Nicola Langridge (Private Client Holdings). The award, presented by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI), recognises a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional who demonstrates outstanding financial ...

1 week ago

36 minutes

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Exploring Growth and Purpose with Gretchen Betts

Send us a text What does it take to lead a successful financial planning firm and create a new movement that empowers women with money? In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, host Francois du Toit sits down with Gretchen Betts, Managing Director of Magenta Financial Planning and founder of SheFinance, for an honest look at growth, purpose, and the courage to explore what’s next. Gretchen shares her journey from adviser to business owner, including the story behind her management buyout of Mage...

1 week ago

39 minutes

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How to Create Real Client Value (and Grow a Practice That Feeds Itself)

Send us a text Are you working harder than ever but not feeling the progress? In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, Francois explores what *real client value* looks like in today’s financial planning world — and how to build a practice that grows naturally because of it. Discover a fresh way to think about your clients, your business, and your time. You’ll learn how to: ✅ Identify your most valuable clients and tailor your service around them ✅ Use data and digital tools to save time and ser...

3 weeks ago

34 minutes

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Gain control, Confidence, and Freedom in Your Financial Planning Practice

Send us a text Are you running your practice — or is it running you? In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, Francois dives into how financial planners can gain control, confidence, and freedom by treating their practice like a proper business. Learn how to separate personal and business finances, pay yourself like a professional, and build structure that gives you both stability and time back. If you’re tired of living from one commission cycle to the next, this conversation will help you buil...

4 weeks ago

34 minutes

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Exploring the Power of Financial Coaching with Samantha Lee Sparkes

Send us a text Are your clients struggling with fear, shame, or overwhelm when it comes to money? In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we sit down with Samantha Sparkes, a personal finance coach who helps women change their money stories, build practical skills, and gain the confidence to take action. We discuss: -What financial coaching really is and how it differs from financial advice -Why so many people feel stuck, even when they know the “right” steps -Simple money skills that...

1 month ago

41 minutes

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The Missing Link in Retirement Planning? with Emile van der Spuy & Wouter de Witt

Send us a text This week on PROpulsion LIVE, Francois sits down with Wouter de Witt and Emile van der Spuy, Certified Financial Planners® and co-founders of Gravitas Tax. With over 25 years of combined experience in retirement and tax planning, they’ve seen one thing repeatedly: advisers who ignore tax are leaving value on the table. That’s why they built Gravitas Tax, a powerful tool that gives advisers tax directive simulations to create clarity, confidence, and better outcomes for clients...

1 month ago

37 minutes

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Relentless Relevance with Richard Mulholland

Send us a text What does it take to stay relevant in a world that’s changing faster than ever? In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, I’m joined by Richard Mulholland – speaker, author, and founder of Missing Link and Too Many Robots. From touring with Iron Maiden to coaching leaders across the globe, Rich has spent his career helping people and businesses stay relentlessly relevant. We explore: - Why relevance is today’s biggest challenge (and opportunity) - How AI changes the game for advi...

1 month ago

36 minutes

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Exploring the Fine Print of Living Annuities with Lize de la Harpe

Send us a text Living annuities are one of the most popular retirement income products in South Africa – but they come with strict rules that are often misunderstood. In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we sit down with Lize de la Harpe, Senior Legal Advisor at Sanlam Corporate, to explore what you can and can’t do with a living annuity. From income drawdowns and commutation rules to divorce settlements and beneficiary nominations, Lize unpacks the complexities in plain language and clears u...

1 month ago

40 minutes

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Passing the Baton: Exploring Succession Paths for Advisers with Jaco van Tonder

Send us a text Succession planning has become one of the most important — and most difficult — conversations in the financial advice profession. In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we welcome Jaco van Tonder, Advisor Services Director at Ninety One, to explore the realities of succession planning for independent financial advisers (IFAs). Jaco has been in financial services since 1999 and now leads Advisor Services in South Africa at Ninety One. With years of experience in sales, distributi...

2 months ago

42 minutes

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What Makes Advisors Succeed (and Why Many Don’t) with Ettienne Wilsnagh

Send us a text This week on PROpulsion LIVE, Francois sits down with Ettienne Wilsnagh, a seasoned financial services professional with 31 years of experience — from advisor to franchise owner and business leader. Ettienne shares his journey from starting in the life industry straight out of school, to running one of Old Mutual’s most successful franchises, and now turning his attention to guiding the next generation of advisers. We explore: 👉 The lessons he learnt along the way...

2 months ago

36 minutes

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What Good Looks Like: Using AI Well in Financial Advice

Send us a text AI is changing financial advice, but are you using it responsibly in your practice? In this episode of **PROpulsion LIVE**, Francois du Toit explores how advisers and planners can bring AI into their businesses without putting clients, or compliance, at risk. We’ll look at: ✅ Why responsible AI matters for advice firms ✅ The biggest risks: bias, data breaches, and explainability gaps ✅ How the *FPI Code of Ethics* provides a clear guide for AI use ✅ The *Crawl–Walk–Run* a...

2 months ago

33 minutes

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What I Learned from 7 Game-Changing Moments

Send us a text What if just a few lessons could shift the entire trajectory of your business and personal growth? In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, Francois du Toit shares the 7 most impactful, game-changing lessons he’s learned on his journey — from growing a business to navigating personal challenges and finding alignment along the way. These aren’t generic platitudes. They’re real-world, tested insights that have helped Francois make better decisions, create meaningful progress, and st...

2 months ago

36 minutes

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The Unseen Dangers of AI in Advice Businesses

Send us a text AI is changing everything. But what if the real risks are not in what it does, but in what we fail to notice? In this solo episode of PROpulsion LIVE, Francois looks at the long-term risks of AI adoption for financial planners, advice firms, and the people they serve. From privacy erosion to job displacement, and from over-reliance on tech to the collapse of trust, this conversation highlights what is really at stake. With 2025 themed around “Explore,” this episode is not abo...

2 months ago

33 minutes

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You're not stuck, you are misaligned

Send us a text In this week’s solo episode, Francois du Toit discusses one of the most overlooked causes of burnout, friction, and stagnation: misalignment. From your personal values to your tech stack. When things aren’t pulling in the same direction, everything feels harder. But when you find alignment across your life, business, systems, and people… that’s when things start to flow. It is not necessary to change everything, but it is important to recognise where the drag is and then realig...

2 months ago

36 minutes

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Future-Proof Your Practice: Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur with Wouter Snyman

Send us a text This Friday on PROpulsion LIVE, we’re joined by powerhouse entrepreneur and award-winning financial adviser Wouter Snyman, founder of the attooh! Group. With over 33 years of experience, 16 books to his name, and a track record of building the #1 Discovery Group adviser firm for more than a decade, Wouter shares what it takes to future-proof your financial planning practice in South Africa’s fast-changing landscape. From real-world AI implementation to entrepreneurial leaders...

3 months ago

46 minutes

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7 Big Problems Facing Financial Planners Today

Send us a text We’re not easing into the future of financial planning... we’re already in it. And yet, many advisers still find themselves facing the same big issues day after day. In this powerful episode, Francois du Toit unpacks the 7 major problems currently reshaping the advice profession, and what forward-thinking planners can do about them. From outdated engagement models and shifting client expectations to new demands on skills, tech, and mindset, this is a call to adapt, evolve, and...

3 months ago

36 minutes

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Is SEO Still Worth It in a World of Zero Clicks and AI Answers? with Carla dos Santos

Send us a text In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we sit down with SEO coach and digital strategist Carla dos Santos to unpack the changing search landscape. With AI Overviews, featured snippets, and Google answering questions without a single click — how can businesses stay visible? Carla shares 20+ years of experience in the digital world and breaks down what these changes mean for your brand, your website, and your long-term visibility. We explore: 🔍 Why "clicks" aren't the only metric ...

4 months ago

38 minutes

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The Bionic Adviser Is Here – Are You Ready? with Andy Hart

Send us a text What happens when a financial planner goes full Iron Man, blending cutting-edge tech with powerful human connection? In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, Francois sits down with Andy Hart, creator of Humans Under Management, to unpack what it really means to be a "bionic adviser." We explore the human skills that tech will never replace, the behavioural traps clients fall into (and how to help them out), and why some of the industry’s most beloved compliance concepts might just...

4 months ago

37 minutes

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What AI Can’t Do: The Human Advantage in Financial Planning with Sharon Moller

Send us a text In this episode of PROpulsion LIVE, we sit down with Sharon Moller, Financial Planning Coach at Old Mutual Wealth, to explore a critical question: in a world where AI can do almost everything… what’s left for human financial planners to do? Sharon believes the answer lies in coaching—not the problem, but the person. With 19 years of experience and deep coaching expertise, Sharon shares how planners can use tools like budgeting, cash flow modelling, and goal setting as powerfu...

4 months ago

36 minutes