The Icehouse Podcast

Episode 153 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with  Andrew Martin  (Marty), Business Coach at The Icehouse and Regional Director of  Strategic Specialists Group . Marty has also been a guest speaker at The Icehouse and BNZ events across New Zealand this year, speaking on Exit Planning/Succession and Growth Funding.  Come along to an upcoming Exit Planning/Succession & Growth...

Episode 152 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Olivia Blaylock, Chief Growth Officer at The Icehouse and Owner Manager Programme 24 Alumni. There are not many things in the business world that she hasn’t experienced. Now she is investing that experience and passion into The Icehouse to support the growth of New Zealand.  This conversation with Olivia highlights; Her passion...

Episode 151 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , is with Bruce McEwen, Founder & Managing Director of  Zend , and  Owner Manager Programme  23 Alumni. Zend optimise distribution for New Zealand businesses and are passionate about 'making distribution awesome’.  We discuss; What a day in the life of Bruce looks like How he took the plunge to start a business The power of impl...

Episode 150 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , is with Pic Picot, Founder of  Pic’s Peanut Butter , an iconic New Zealand business. Pic’s love for community, taking risks, building a strong brand, supporting others and keeping things real shines in this episode.  This conversation with Pic covers; What inspires him as an entrepreneur and what led to Pic’s Peanut Butter Leaning int...

Episode 149 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Kelvin Watt, Taking Your Business Forward Alumni and General Manager of Graeme Dingle Foundation, Marlborough . Locally the foundation currently reaches over 50% of Marlborough’s young people – helping them discover that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle. Kelvin is a passionate leader helping drive the organisa...

Episode 148 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , , is with Narelle and Brendon O’Connor, Owners of O’Connor Agri,  Financial Skills Workshop  Attendees, and  Coaching  Alumni. They are dynamic team excited about the opportunities to grow and see their vision come to life within farming and agriculture. The conversation unpacks; Business advice they would give to their younger selves...

Episode 147 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Alex Haden, Managing Director of Preston Rowe Paterson (Property Valuers), and Owner Manager Programme 50 alumni. Alex is a hard worker, passionate about the industry, and seeking new opportunities to see his team and community thrive.  We discuss; Starting at PRP straight out of university and his strong work ethic The motivat...

Episode 146 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , is with Katrina Jenner, CEO of  Jenners Worldwide Freight . Jenners was founded in 1981, a family business focused on delivering high quality freight and custom services to enhance small & medium sized businesses. This conversation with Katrina covers; Her passion for solving problems and helping New Zealand businesses grow What d...

Episode 145 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Priya Dahya , is with Tane van der Boon, Founder and CEO of  Inviol , Co-Founder and Director of  MAUI63 , and  Coworking  Resident at The Icehouse.   Inviol focuses on detecting unsafe behaviour in the workplace using computer vision. Inviol can identify high-risk behaviour, notify the team and enable a safer work culture. Maui63 wants to understand...

Episode 144 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Ant Washington, Managing Director of Goom Landscapes , Besgrow and, The Little Big Tree Company . He has a passion for growing businesses, seeing others succeed and improving the lives of those around him. This episode is so relatable to all SME owners and a great chance to learn from someone that ‘gets it’.  This conversation...

Episode 143 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , is with Mel Buckley, General Manager of  Wallace and Stratton Developments  and  Leadership Development Programme  46 Alumni. She is a people-centric leader focused on building a strong culture and healthy business opportunities.   This conversation with Mel unpacks; What a day in the life of Mel looks like Her journey from teacher to...

Episode 142 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , is with Brett Fitzgerald, Co-Founder of  Abeille Candles  and  Coaching  Alumni. Brett has always been interested in the world of business. He is learning a lot about crafting a quality business, showcasing it to the world and the power of self-development.  This conversation with Brett unpacks; His journey to starting Abeille Candles...

Episode 141 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Amy Bourke, Founder of Blank Canvas Catering , and co-director of Fraemohs Homes Bay of Plenty , alongside her husband. Amy is a passionate foodie and creative, with a business mind driven by people and a sense of purpose.  This conversation with Amy unpacks; The journey to Blank Canvas Catering and her experience in the food i...

Episode 140 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , is with  Joe Roberts , Senior Marketing Specialist at The Icehouse. Joe worked at The Icehouse back in 2016-2019 and is back for more! This conversation with Joe highlights; The importance of purpose and how The Icehouse helped Joe discover purpose His career journey and recent development His recent stint in his family business, and...

Episode 139 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , is with Josie Dawber,  Effective Leadership Programme  Alumni, and Plant Varieties Intellectual Property Manager at  Plant & Food Research . This conversation with Josie highlights; Her career journey which leads to a very specific role as Plant & Food IP Manager Her motivations at work The importance of doing things outside o...

Episode 138 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , is with Rewa Willis, Co-Founder and Director of  Sherson Willis  - trusted advisors and leaders in corporate affairs, based in Auckland.   This conversation with Rewa covers; Rewa’s formative years and passion for her Māori culture and worldview How this reconnection is shaping her life, and helping her understand herself better Her e...

Episode 137 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Priya Dahya , is with longtime Coworking Resident of  The Icehouse Coworking space , and Co-Founder and Director of  Manuka Emporium , Tony Wei. Manuka Emporium are purveyors of the finest seasonal small batch Manuka Honey from New Zealand. They are on a simple mission to share New Zealand’s most luxurious single origin Mānuka Honey. Hand-selected an...

Episode 136 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Amanda Fleming. Amanda is the Founder and Director of Presenter at Large and longtime facilitator and part of The Icehouse whānau, presenting on the Owner Manager and Leadership Development Programmes , on personal development and communication.  Amanda is inspired by human possibility, believing in every individual and bringin...

Episode 135 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , is with Ashlee Rose,  Leadership Development Programme  Alumni, previous General Manager of Retail at  TrailLite , and now on a journey to reimagine the way the world applies for jobs, and how employers connect with potential employees through a new business project. Ashlee is passionate about leadership, wellbeing, looking after ours...

Episode 134 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , is with John Roberts,  Taking Your Business Forward  and  Coaching  Alumni, and Chief Operating Officer and Co-owner of  Oragene .  Oragene is a family company with a passion for keeping families and businesses safer by providing the highest quality cleaning disinfection and health products.  The conversation with John unpacks;  His j...

Episode 133 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , , is with Rachael Wallis , Customer Growth Partner at The Icehouse. Rachael looks after the Hawke’s Bay, Bay of Plenty, Wellington and Manawatū -Wanganui Regions.  This conversation highlights Rachael Wallis and her passion for SMEs. She is passionate about the long-term success of business owners and leaders, building strong relations...

Episode 132 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart , is with Tom Dorman, Co-Founder of well-known Kiwi business ‘ Tom & Luke ’, with a mission to make eating healthy easy. Tom is now a holistic business coach and consultant.   The conversation with Tom covers;   How ‘Tom & Luke’ was born and went on to impact the snack industry in New Zealand   The importance of building relation...

Episode 131 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , is with Clare Davies, Founder and Managing Director of  Capstone Hotel Management  - an innovative hotel management and distribution company.  This conversation with Clare covers;  Being born and raised in the hospitality and hotel industry Her passion for building long term relationships with hotel owners Advice to her younger self –...

Episode 130 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , is with  Craig Neal ,  Business Coach  at The Icehouse. Craig has extensive experience and education in business transformation through senior management positions and his own SME business. He has a passion for sharing his experience to help others optimise their personal and professional potential.  This conversation with Craig unpac...

Episode 129 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by  Bryar Stewart , is with is with Harrison Levien, Agent at  BYL Livestock  and  Sales Skills Workshop  Attendee; passionate about helping the local community in Waikato through livestock and agriculture.   The conversation with Harrison unpacks;   His passion for rural New Zealand and agriculture   How learnings within his New Zealand Rugby career sup...