I'm the founder of V8 Capital (Est. 2023), we're private SME investors that invest in and grows small to medium-sized businesses with a portfolio of brands that are collectively doing R70M+ per annum. I'm also the founder of South Africa's Top 1% digital marketing agency, V8 Media that has done over a billion rand in sales for direct-to-consumer brands. On this channel I share everything I've learnt in the last decade around how to build better businesses.
Jandre de Beer - How to Build a Better Business
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I'm the founder of V8 Capital (Est. 2023), we're private SME investors that invest in and grows small to medium-sized businesses with a portfolio of brands that are collectively doing R70M+ per annum. I'm also the founder of South Africa's Top 1% digital marketing agency, V8 Media that has done over a billion rand in sales for direct-to-consumer brands. On this channel I share everything I've learnt in the last decade around how to build better businesses.
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April 6, 2026
How the world is changing with AI
<p>I’m Jandre, founder of V8 Media (Top 1% Digital Agency). Since 2018, we’ve worked with over 500 businesses, helping them scale and generate nearly R1.4 billion in sales. In this video, we break down how AI is actually changing the way businesses are built — and how you can start using it to create leverage inside your own business.After diving deep into AI over the last few weeks and testing it across real workflows, we’ve realised most people are barely scratching the surface. In this episode, we unpack what’s really possible when you move beyond using AI as a tool — and start building systems around it.The guest today is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Johanto10K">@Johanto10K</a> Got a question? Email me at jandre@v8media.co.za🗒️ What You’re Going to Learn in This VideoThis video focuses on how to use AI to build systems that save time, create leverage, and generate opportunities inside your business. You’ll learn how to move from basic usage (like writing emails) to building actual infrastructure that works for you.Here’s what we’ll cover:Why most people are using AI wrong: Understand why using AI as a productivity tool is just the starting point.What “AI agents” actually are: Learn how to build virtual employees that handle tasks for you.How to automate parts of your business: From outreach to follow-ups and reporting.Building your own AI-powered workflows: How to create systems that run in the background 24/7.Real examples of what we’ve built: From email assistants to content scripting systems and opportunity tracking.⏱ Timestamps<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL4k64ypgW4">0:00</a> - Intro: Why AI feels like a major shift<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL4k64ypgW4&t=60s">1:00</a> - What changed for us in the last few weeks<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL4k64ypgW4&t=180s">3:00</a> - The difference between using AI vs building with AI<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL4k64ypgW4&t=360s">6:00</a> - What AI agents actually are<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL4k64ypgW4&t=540s">9:00</a> - Real examples: outreach systems, email assistants, scripting tools<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL4k64ypgW4&t=840s">14:00</a> - How to think about building your own AI systems<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL4k64ypgW4&t=1080s">18:00</a> - Mistakes to avoid when building with AI<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL4k64ypgW4&t=1320s">22:00</a> - Tools we’re using (VS Code, Claude, APIs)<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL4k64ypgW4&t=1560s">26:00</a> - Final thoughts: where this is all going🔎 Hashtags<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ai">#AI</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aiagents">#AIAgents</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/automation">#Automation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessgrowth">#BusinessGrowth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship">#Entrepreneurship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/digitalmarketing">#DigitalMarketing</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/v8media">#V8Media</a></p>
March 16, 2026
How to Use Instagram and TikTok to Generate Sales for Free
<p>I’m Jandre, founder of V8 Media (Top 1% Digital Agency). Since 2018, we’ve worked with over 500 businesses, helping them scale and generate nearly R1.4 billion in sales. In this video, I’ll show you how to create organic content that attracts leads on social media—without spending money on ads.After working with countless clients and seeing what works (and what doesn’t), I've learned how powerful organic content can be when you know how to leverage it effectively. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what makes organic content tick and how you can use it to drive more traffic and leads for your business.Got a question? Email me at jandre@v8media.co.za🗒️ What You’re Going to Learn in This VideoThis video focuses on how to create content that generates leads and drives results on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and more. You’ll learn the exact steps to help you build a following and get more eyes on your content, without paying for ads.Here’s what we’ll cover:Why organic content is crucial for long-term business growth: Discover why organic content is a must-have in your marketing strategy.How to build a following on Instagram and TikTok: Learn simple strategies to help you build an engaged community and attract leads.Understanding the algorithm: We break down how Instagram and TikTok algorithms work and how to use them to your advantage.Types of content that drive the best results: Get tips on creating engaging content, posts, stories, and videos, that resonate with your audience.Real-world examples: See how other businesses used organic content to skyrocket their results and how you can do the same.⏱ Timestamps<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymMpYuURBL8">0:00</a> - Intro: The power of organic content<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymMpYuURBL8&t=60s">1:00</a> - Why organic content is essential for business growth<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymMpYuURBL8&t=150s">2:30</a> - Tips to build a following on Instagram & TikTok<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymMpYuURBL8&t=300s">5:00</a> - How to make the algorithms work for you<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymMpYuURBL8&t=480s">8:00</a> - Types of content that perform best on social media<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymMpYuURBL8&t=600s">10:00</a> - Real-life examples of businesses succeeding with organic content<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymMpYuURBL8&t=720s">12:00</a> - How to track and measure your content’s success<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymMpYuURBL8&t=840s">14:00</a> - Best practices for creating engaging content<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymMpYuURBL8&t=960s">16:00</a> - Q&A: How to keep your social media strategy fresh and effective🔎 Hashtags<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organiccontent">#OrganicContent</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/socialmediamarketing">#SocialMediaMarketing</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/leadgeneration">#LeadGeneration</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/v8media">#V8Media</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessgrowth">#BusinessGrowth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/instagramtips">#InstagramTips</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/tiktokmarketing">#TikTokMarketing</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/digitalmarketing">#DigitalMarketing</a></p>
March 7, 2026
How SakSak Became SA’s Hottest Bag Brand in 1 Year
<p>I’m Jandre, founder of V8 Media (Top 1% Digital Agency) & V8 Capital.We’ve worked with over 500 businesses since 2018 and generated nearly R1.4 billion in sales for small to mid-sized DTC brands.After scaling agencies, investing in multiple businesses, and making every possible mistake along the way, one thing became very clear:Most founders don’t have a numbers problem — they have a clarity problem.SakSak is an authentic South African brand that’s taken the country by storm. In just 18 months, SakSak has grown from 6 to over 30 employees and tripled in size, all while maintaining the heart of the brand.After navigating major setbacks, facing tough financial times, and learning from many mistakes, one thing became clear: Building a successful brand is about more than just selling products — it’s about creating something people connect with on a deeper level.In today’s episode, the journey of SakSak is broken down, sharing the challenges faced, lessons learned, and strategies that allowed the brand to scale quickly.Got a question? Email me at jandre@v8media.co.za🗒️ What You're Going to Learn in This VideoIn this episode, the core lessons from SakSak’s rapid growth are shared, including the mistakes made along the way and the decisions that led to success.We cover:How authenticity, humor, and nostalgia helped SakSak connect with customersThe story behind the first product launch and how it gained early tractionWhy customer feedback played a crucial role in product developmentThe risks and sacrifices made to grow the businessIf you’re a founder or entrepreneur, this video will provide practical insights on how to scale a business effectively.⏱ Timestamps<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JDDxKzOPU8">0:00</a> – Intro & why this story matters<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JDDxKzOPU8&t=60s">1:00</a> – How SakSak was born and the challenges faced<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JDDxKzOPU8&t=180s">3:00</a> – The emotional connection that made SakSak stand out<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JDDxKzOPU8&t=300s">5:00</a> – Why nostalgia and humor resonated with customers<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JDDxKzOPU8&t=420s">7:00</a> – The first product launch: How it gained traction<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JDDxKzOPU8&t=540s">9:00</a> – Building a unique and authentic brand identity<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JDDxKzOPU8&t=660s">11:00</a> – Overcoming financial struggles and setbacks<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JDDxKzOPU8&t=780s">13:00</a> – The importance of customer feedback in growing a brand<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JDDxKzOPU8&t=900s">15:00</a> – Building a team that believes in the vision<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JDDxKzOPU8&t=1020s">17:00</a> – Staying true to the brand’s identity as it grows<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JDDxKzOPU8&t=1140s">19:00</a> – Marketing strategies that helped SakSak scale<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JDDxKzOPU8&t=1260s">21:00</a> – Final thoughts on building a brand with heart and soul🔎 Hashtags<a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship">#Entrepreneurship</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/southafricanbrands">#SouthAfricanBrands</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/dtcbrands">#DTCBrands</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/brandbuilding">#BrandBuilding</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/founderjourney">#FounderJourney</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/saksak">#SakSak</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessgrowth">#BusinessGrowth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/authenticbranding">#AuthenticBranding</a></p>
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