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In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Jahred Dell! Jahred is one of New Zealand’s top jiu-jitsu competitors and a black belt under Pedro Fernandes at Tukaha. But beyond the medals and mats, his story is one of discipline, humility, and transformation. From growing up in South Africa and finding purpose through martial arts, to balancing teaching with elite-level compe...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Yaela Raber! Yaela’s journey is one of radical honesty, courage, and reinvention. Originally from Amsterdam, she built a multi-million-dollar marketing agency across five countries before realising that success — as the world defined it — left her completely disconnected from herself. After selling the business and walking away fr...

In this episode of Macro Mondays, Charlie and Dave MacLeish dive into a busy week of global market moves and central bank decisions. They unpack Australia’s upcoming rate call on Melbourne Cup day, rising inflation pressures across the US and New Zealand, and how governments are walking a fine line between cutting rates and keeping prices stable. The pair also analyse Big Tech earnings, AI’s growi...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Matthew Jackson! Matthew’s story is one of reinvention, courage, and conviction. From creating one of New Zealand’s first streaming platforms that challenged the global media industry, to founding a telehealth start-up that brought doctors into people’s homes, Matthew has spent over a decade building products that challenge the st...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Sanjeev Jangra! Sanjeev’s story is one of grit, risk, and reinvention. From working night shifts at a gas station to becoming one of New Zealand’s top mortgage advisors, Sanjeev shares how he left the safety of a corporate banking job to build his own business during a pandemic, with no network and no clients. He talks about the s...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Vanesha Din! Vanesha is the founder of Role Call Recruitment and the tech start-up Birdeey, where she’s reshaping how companies hire and scale their teams. She shares her journey from 18 years in recruitment to building a global product from New Zealand, tackling the deeper issues behind hiring inefficiencies. Together, Charlie an...

In this episode of Macro Mondays, Charlie breaks down the week’s major market moves — from surging gold prices and a stubbornly strong US dollar to Bitcoin’s fading momentum. He also unpacks the strange “circular revenue” dynamic between OpenAI, Nvidia, and Oracle, where investment and chip purchases are looping back on themselves. With gold hype hitting Main Street and risk assets acting oddly, C...

In this episode of Macro Mondays, Charlie is joined by Dave MacLeish, founder of Wedge, to unpack one of the most dramatic weeks in markets this year. From a $19 billion crypto liquidation to a sharp rally in bonds and a weaker Kiwi dollar, they explore what’s driving volatility, how leverage is reshaping risk, and why “buy the dip” might not work forever. The conversation covers rate cuts, privat...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Anthony Sage! Together they unpack the latest shifts in monetary policy, interest rates and the ripple effects of the US Fed’s unexpected rate cut. Anthony shares his perspective on how New Zealand’s housing-driven economy compares to the more dynamic US market, and why falling mortgage rates might not mean what most think. The pa...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️ www.eccuity.com/private In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Dave McLeish, founder of Wedge! Dave shares his journey through the world of fixed income and investments, reflecting on lessons from the 2008 financial crisis and the misconceptions many investors have about bonds. Togethe...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️ https://www.eccuity.com/private In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Liam van den Berk! Liam is a self-taught cinematographer and director working with agencies and production companies across a wide range of projects. His skills span filming, editing, directing, color grading, and d...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️ https://www.eccuity.com/private In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Steven Kempton! Steven is a recruitment executive with an international career spanning Silicon Valley, Japan, and New Zealand. He has worked with major tech companies like Apple, Taiwan Semiconductor, and Huawei, a...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️ https://www.eccuity.com/private In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Chris Parnell! Chris is the co-founder of SetSeed, a platform designed to create smarter websites without the heavy reliance on plugins. His entrepreneurial journey began in marketing, moved through graphic design t...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️ https://www.eccuity.com/private In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Brent Coleman! Brent runs a fast-growing YouTube channel dedicated to educating New Zealanders about personal finance, covering saving, investing, and money management. With a finance degree and international experi...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️ https://www.eccuity.com/private In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Vinay Deobhakta! Vinay is a former lawyer turned entrepreneur whose career collapsed after a Law Society complaint saw him struck off the legal roll in 2009. Coming from a prestigious legal family, he practiced law...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️ https://www.eccuity.com/private In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Tom Hern! Tom Hern is a New Zealand film and television producer, writer, and director who began his career as a junior TV reporter at just 13. After leaving school at 15, he moved from acting into producing and wen...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️https://www.eccuity.com/private In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Tom Hern! Tom Hern is a New Zealand film and television producer, writer, and director who began his career as a junior TV reporter at just 13. After leaving school at 15, he moved from acting into producing and went...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️ https://www.eccuity.com/private In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Jamie McKenzie! Jamie McKenzie is a UK-born video production business owner and creative director who has been operating in New Zealand for 22 years. After training in London and working on TV shows and documentarie...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️ https://www.eccuity.com/private In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Murphy O’Neill! Murphy O’Neill is the director of Adaptable Structures in Auckland, where he is developing what he claims is the world’s first “design for industrialization” construction system. With roots in his fa...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️ https://www.eccuity.com/private In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Naadia Jackson! Naadia Jackson is an online marketing expert specializing in small business development. Starting her entrepreneurial journey at 19, she has built multiple businesses including database creation, eve...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️ https://www.eccuity.com/private In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Belinda Thomas! Belinda Thomas is an executive coach and facilitator who works with leadership teams globally. A former competitive fly fisher who represented New Zealand internationally, she transitioned into coach...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️ https://www.eccuity.com/private In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Leighton Wilson! Leighton Wilson runs Ladder & Co, a performance-focused digital marketing agency based in New Zealand. After a decade in finance at ANZ working on database mining and wealth products, he transit...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️ https://www.eccuity.com/private In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Serdar Kabul! Serdar Kabul is a Turkish-born business broker who moved to New Zealand in 2013. After starting two import businesses, he discovered his passion for selling businesses during his own exit process. This...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️ https://www.eccuity.com/private In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Lisbeth Jacobs! Lisbeth Jacobs is CEO of Gallagher Animal Management, a Belgian engineer with a PhD who has built an international career spanning R&D, venture capital, and technology leadership. Her journey led...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️ https://www.eccuity.com/private In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Daniel Walters! Daniel Walters is a seasoned technology leader turned consultant and CTO coach based in Auckland, New Zealand. His career journey began with aspirations in film and television before pivoting to tech...