eccuity Podcasts

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 Steve Campbell! Steve Campbell, co-founder of a New Zealand–based youth development charity, has dedicated over 25 years to search and rescue, emergency management, and community service with YSAR. With a background...

Expert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️ https://www.eccuity.com/private Dr. Nick Edgar is the Chief Executive of the New Zealand Landcare Trust, with a PhD in freshwater ecology. Originally focused on scientific research studying aquatic ecosystems, he transitioned to applied environmental work, leading a team of coordinators across New Zealand who coll...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Will Gregory! Will is a recruitment professional and business partner at The Pond Recruitment, who recently completed a transformative three‑month executive coaching course. After experiencing a failed business venture in 2008–2009, Will spent years working for others before buying into an established recruitment company, gaining...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Nawaz Ahmed! Nawaz is a General Partner at GD1, a New Zealand‑based venture capital firm managing a $150 million Fund III investing in local tech businesses, alongside a smaller crypto‑focused fund with a global mandate. Nawaz oversees the crypto fund, having transitioned from angel investing after navigating New Zealand’s traditi...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Lloyd Kirby! Lloyd is a senior partner at RSM, one of New Zealand’s largest international accounting practices with 19 partners and 180 staff nationwide. With over 35 years in the industry, Lloyd specialises in business succession planning and exit strategies, helping SME owners prepare for retirement using tools like B‑Star evalu...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Juan Aguilera! Juan is a Venezuelan‑born entrepreneur and leadership coach now based in New Zealand. With an MBA and a former career as an electronic engineer, he has built a diverse investment portfolio spanning property, angel investing, and cryptocurrency. As a coach, he works with both corporate leaders and emerging entreprene...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Gary Bloxham! Gary is a seasoned entrepreneur and recruitment industry veteran who built his wealth through calculated risks and relationship‑driven strategies. Starting from humble beginnings without university education, he launched his first insurance business at 21 using his final paycheck, later scaling and successfully selli...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Brett Pietersen! Brett is a serial entrepreneur who views entrepreneurship not as what he does, but as who he is. Coming from modest beginnings without significant family wealth, Brett has built a career around identifying market gaps and creating value through private capital allocation across multiple ventures and industries. Th...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie welcomes back Anthony Sage! Anthony is a New Zealand‑based financial adviser specialising in lending and mortgages, with growing expertise in KiwiSaver and investments. Half American and half Kiwi, Anthony recently earned his Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu black belt and became a father five weeks ago. The conversation dives into current market dynamics,...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Adam Purcell! Adam is the founder of Tītoki Landcare, a specialist ecological restoration company restoring forests and wetlands across Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Auckland, and soon Wellington. He also founded Kāmahi Foundation, a not‑for‑profit where profits are reinvested into nature conservation. With a background as a consultant...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Tracey Olivier! Tracey is a leadership and team coach, consultant, and facilitator who helps organisations create healthy and productive teams. Originally from South Africa, she moved to New Zealand 10 years ago and transitioned from corporate work to entrepreneurship to find flexibility as a parent while building a purpose‑driven...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Rachael Fitzjohn! Rachael is an experienced people leader known for her work in organisational culture and leadership. She has held senior roles at Xero, BNZ Digital, Cogo, and HainesAttract, and now serves as People Director at Emerging Engines, where she supports scaling businesses with tailored people and culture strategies. Th...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Fiona Tate! Fiona is the founder of Sorted Out, a bookkeeping and business consultancy service that blends financial clarity with mindset coaching. With a background in corporate recruitment, entrepreneurship, and training under Tony Robbins and Chloe Madanes, Fiona supports small business owners in managing both their finances an...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Agne Nash! Agne is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience as a CIO and CTO across industries including telecommunications, professional sports, insurance, government, and major corporations like IBM. Known for translating complex technical concepts into accessible language, Agne has built her career on adaptabil...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Wade Jackson! Wade is a high‑performance coach and founder of the Covert Theatre in Ponsonby, Auckland, which he operates as a charitable trust. With over 30 years of experience in improvised comedy, Wade has built a career that bridges performance art and corporate development. The conversation explores Wade’s journey from being...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Wendy Yang! Wendy is the founder of Recruitme New Zealand, bringing a diverse career background that spans early childhood education, hospitality ownership, and now recruitment. Her journey from teacher to restaurant owner to recruiter reflects a consistent passion for developing talent and helping people grow professionally and p...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Sam Raines! Sam is the founder of The Web Guys, a digital marketing agency he launched in 2013 at the age of 22. After leaving school at 14 to pursue DJing and working in various sales roles, Sam recognised a gap in the emerging digital marketing space and started his own agency. The conversation covers Sam’s journey from struggli...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Ray Freeman! Ray is the founder and director of Protech Solutions, an integrated security solutions business specialising in physical security and commercial cleaning services. With extensive experience in Australia’s facility services industry, Ray returned to New Zealand in late 2023 to launch his self‑funded startup, which now...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Richard Ellis! Richard is a health and wellness professional who transitioned from retail management in the UK to becoming a personal trainer and health coach in New Zealand. He now runs his own gym and specialises in corporate wellness programs that help organisations improve employee health and productivity. Richard shares his j...

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 Darren Wright! Darren Wright is a chartered accountant turned entrepreneur who grew up on an orchard and parlayed his farming background into a successful business career. He's currently a managing partner at Wi...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Tim Thomas! Tim is the founder of NetPotential and the newly launched GrowthSprut. With over two decades of experience in web development, Tim shares his journey from building custom-coded websites to creating scalable, AI-powered digital marketing systems focused on automation, lead generation, and delivering real results. Tim di...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Andy Foy! Andy is the founder of Predictive Performance, a consultancy helping businesses optimise recruitment, team performance, and staff retention using behavioural profiling tools. With over 30 years in HR, Andy discovered the power of tools like the Predictive Index while working in the UK—where he famously reduced vacancies...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Robbie Paul! Robbie is the CEO of Icehouse Ventures, a leading New Zealand venture capital firm that has invested over $530 million into more than 350 early-stage companies. Originally from North Carolina, Robbie moved to New Zealand in 2008 and began his journey in VC by working for free—proving his value and building a career fr...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Mike Burke! Mike is the founder of Point16, a growth consultancy that has evolved into a multi-faceted investment and advisory firm. What began as a solo consultancy now spans business strategy, private equity through the Sustainable Lifestyle Fund, and early-stage venture capital via the New Zealand Fintech Fund in partnership wi...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Richard Cross! Richard is a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Budgee, a modern financial planning tool built to replace clunky spreadsheets and help businesses model cashflow with operational clarity. His journey began in academia, where he and his peers set out to commercialise their postgraduate research—eventually leading to...