Location:
United States
Description:
Allon Raiz speaks and lectures to audiences and business schools across the globe. His organisation, Raizcorp, has spent the past two decades incubating over 13 000 entrepreneurial businesses. His exposure to thousands of entrepreneurial journeys, as well as his own, has resulted in an unmatched depth of experience in the field of entrepreneurship. Raizor’s Edge is devoted to entrepreneurs at various stages of their journeys who may use these conversations as a catalyst to solving a problem, as an affirmation of a strategy or for more insight and additional knowledge. Each discussion is a no sugar-coated ode to entrepreneurs; each expresses the entrepreneurial journey as it is – warts and all!
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.raizcorp.com
Episodes
Core competencies: No department, no execution
4/9/2026
You can’t execute strategy without structure. In this episode, Allon Raiz explains why core competencies must show up as departments or functions, even if you’re a team of one.
Through powerful analogies and real-world examples, he shows how creating structure builds momentum, systems and clarity long before you scale. It’s what turns a strategic idea into something practical – something that can be built, measured and improved over time.
Whether you’re a solo founder or scaling a team, the principle is the same: build the function first, then grow into it. Because without structure, your strategy stays theoretical and your differentiation never gets traction.
Duración:00:08:45
If You're Not Investing Money, Time & Resources, It's Not A Core Competency
3/27/2026
You say you want to be the best in the world at something but what are you willing to sacrifice for it? In this episode, Allon Raiz breaks down rule number three of core competencies: if you’re serious about it, you need to invest in it – with money, time and focus. And this isn’t a once-off, it’s an ongoing commitment to building assets, developing capability and reshaping your business around what truly differentiates you.
Duración:00:16:06
Never outsourced
3/13/2026
If something is truly core to your business, why would you hand it to someone else? In this episode, Allon Raiz explains why outsourcing a core competency is a contradiction in terms. Real core competencies aren’t just differentiators – they are machines that continuously produce differentiation. And those machines must live inside your business.
From Apple’s design philosophy to the hidden value buyers look for when acquiring a company, this conversation unpacks why control, institutional knowledge and technical depth are critical to building a business that can evolve, compete and ultimately scale.
Duración:00:14:00
Core competencies: Where differentiation begins
2/26/2026
Critical competencies keep your business alive but core competencies make it distinct. This episode introduces the first rule of core: you must aim to be best in the world at something – not as ambition, but as strategy. You’ll also hear why differentiation cannot come from sales or marketing alone, and what it really takes to build a strength competitors can’t replicate.
Duración:00:10:22
Why Access is Everything
2/11/2026
Distribution isn’t just trucks and warehouses – it’s how customers access, experience and trust your product. In this episode, Allon Raiz explains why distribution is the make-or-break competency when it comes to scaling a business.
Through practical examples and sharp questioning, Allon reframes distribution as a strategic problem-solving discipline that touches product, marketing, sales, brand, trust and support. Because growth isn’t just about making more – it’s about being available, accessible and credible in every market you enter. If you can’t solve the distribution problem, you can’t scale.
Duración:00:12:29
No Sales, No Scale
1/28/2026
Marketing creates awareness. Sales creates movement. This episode explains why sales is the engine that powers learning, confidence and cash flow inside a growing business. You’ll find out why bringing in orders does more than just generate revenue – it sharpens roles, clarifies complexity and forgives early mistakes. A clear, practical look at why selling is non-negotiable for any business that wants to scale.
Duración:00:07:29
The Three Drivers of Growth
1/15/2026
You can have an exceptional product – but if nobody knows about it, nothing happens. This episode explores why world-class marketing, sales and distribution are the non-negotiable foundation of any scaling business. Find out why founders must fall in love with marketing, why differentiation cannot come from these competencies alone, and how building the right internal capacity shifts your business from hopeful to truly scalable.
Duración:00:15:24
Why Businesses Hit a Ceiling
12/4/2025
Most businesses don’t fail to scale because of market size or ambition – they fail because the operating system that got them here can’t take them further. In this episode, you’ll hear how relationship-driven growth creates hidden bottlenecks, why early employees often become obstacles later, and how “just adding people” leads to a fragile organisation. The conversation introduces the shift from reacting to immediate demand to consciously designing the operating system your future business will rely on. A sharp, relatable foundation for understanding why competencies matter – and what must change before growth can truly happen.
Duración:00:17:48
Partners, not friends
11/7/2025
Liking your business partner is great. Living in each other’s pockets? Not so much. In this final episode, Allon Raiz unpacks why overfamiliarity can quietly destroy a partnership — and how keeping a little distance keeps the relationship (and the business) healthy. From redundant systems to bringing “new information” into your shared space, this conversation redefines what closeness should look like in business. Because strong partnerships aren’t built on constant togetherness — they’re built on mutual respect, fresh perspective, and room to grow.
Duración:00:12:13
Partnerships During Scale
10/21/2025
As your business scales, everything changes – fast. New challenges appear overnight, roles blur, and suddenly you’re both leading areas you don’t fully understand. This episode looks at how rapid growth can strain even the strongest partnerships, and why kindness, trust and clear protocols are essential to surviving the chaos. If you’re scaling up and feeling the cracks, this is your guide to growing your business... without breaking your partnership.
Duración:00:27:25
Should Partners Earn the Same Salaries?
10/2/2025
Should partners earn the same salary? It sounds fair — until one’s working 14-hour days and the other’s golfing by noon. In this episode, Allon Raiz tackles the emotional landmine of partner compensation and why salary gaps can quietly poison a partnership. From risk to role to real value, you’ll learn how to approach this loaded conversation before it blows up your business.
Duración:00:13:50
My vision vs. Our vision
9/22/2025
Feel-good vision statements don’t build businesses—sharp ones do. In this episode, Allon Raiz tears into the myth of the “collaborative vision” and reveals how trying to please your partner could leave your team totally lost. You’ll learn how dominant partners should lead the visioning process, how ego ruins alignment, and why co-created dreams often go nowhere. This one’s a wake-up call.
Duración:00:13:06
Domains of Decision
9/5/2025
When it comes to decisions, partnerships either move forward – or grind to a halt. In this episode, we look at one of the most dangerous traps in a partnership: unclear decision-making authority. Allon Raiz explains why some decisions must be made by the dominant partner (regardless of equity), why others should fall to domain experts, and how ego and politics can quietly kill momentum. If you’ve ever struggled with 50/50 deadlocks or post-mortem “I told you so’s,” this one’s for you.
Duración:00:16:35
Rhythm & No Blues
8/27/2025
Just because you talk every day doesn’t mean you’re aligned. In this episode of The Partnership Equation, Allon Raiz explains why successful partnerships run on rhythm – not randomness. From weekly ops check-ins to strategy deep dives, Allon unpacks the power of purposeful, agenda-driven meetings that move your business forward. You’ll learn how to separate signal from noise, why cadence matters more than frequency, and how a well-run meeting can be the secret weapon of your partnership. If you're still relying on “quick chats” and hallway updates, it’s time to level up.
Duración:00:15:44
Differences = Magic
8/14/2025
Can two very different people build something extraordinary together? In this episode, we look at why the best partnerships are built on difference – not similarity. From skills and personalities to decision-making styles, the tension between opposing strengths can be where the magic happens… if you learn to celebrate it. With personal stories, hard-earned lessons and a brilliant lotto ticket metaphor, this episode sets the tone for a smarter, more intentional approach to business partnerships.
Duración:00:13:34
Forget the business bootcamp - try this instead
7/28/2025
The earlier your kids hear business terms, the more they'll naturally start thinking like entrepreneurs. In this final episode, we look at how to bring entrepreneurship into everyday moments: from dinner table chats and boardroom-style family meetings, to mall visits, news articles and school projects. Whether you're an entrepreneur or just want to raise one, this episode gives you the tools to immerse your child in the language and concepts of business – without making it feel like a business bootcamp.
Duración:00:11:55
Independence starts with a messy bed and a forgotten lunchbox
7/14/2025
Do you step in too quickly to “help” your child? You might be holding them back. In episode 5, Allon Raiz and Charné De Gouveia explore how independence and initiative are forged, not born. Learn how to stop directing and start guiding, giving your child the space to think, decide, fail and try again.
From letting them forget their lunch (yes, really!) to asking better questions instead of handing out answers, this episode is packed with powerful insights on how to raise resourceful, self-starting kids. Because entrepreneurs don’t wait to be told what to do – they figure it out.
Duración:00:10:36
From “I’m Not Good Enough” to “I’ve Got This”: Raising confident kids
6/27/2025
What separates confident kids from those who shut down at the first sign of failure? In episode 4 of Raising Young Entrepreneurs, Allon Raiz and Radley principal Charné De Gouveia reveal the secret: it’s not just confidence – it’s the deeper foundation of self-worth and self-esteem. Find out how to nurture belief, bravery and bounce-back ability in your child. From mirror talk and daily affirmations to handling tryouts, teasing and setbacks, this episode is filled with real stories and practical tools for helping your child grow into a grounded, resilient entrepreneur.
Because when kids know they matter, they show up like they do.
Duración:00:14:33
How to raise a natural networker (even if they're shy)
6/17/2025
Networking isn't just for adults in suits – it starts in the playground. In this episode, Allon Raiz and Charné De Gouveia explore how young kids can begin building meaningful relationships, learning everything from how to introduce themselves and listen with intent, to following up and staying connected. Discover why storytelling, empathy, and even joke-telling matter, and how parents can help their children build authentic connections – not just rack up contacts. This one’s about growing confidence, character, and conversations that count.
Duración:00:20:15
Earn it. Make it. Save it. Raise kids who understand money
6/5/2025
If your child thinks a card swipe is where money comes from, it’s time for a reality check. In this episode of Raising Young Entrepreneurs, Allon Raiz and Charné De Gouveia share how to build financial literacy from as early as age three. From piggy banks and tuckshop budgets to the all-important difference between earning and making money, this episode delivers hands-on strategies for raising money-smart kids. This is essential listening for any parent who wants to set their child up for long-term financial confidence – and entrepreneurial success.
Duración:00:20:09