Fix & Fly

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from ⁠Fixity⁠ . Our guest is Jim Marsh, Director at High Performer Building. Jim believes the biggest challenge facing New Zealand's construction industry isn't rising costs or a slowing market—it's our resistance to change. In this episode, Jim shares why the industry needs to move beyond traditional thinking and start focus...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from ⁠Fixity⁠ . Our next guest is John Stephens, Partner at Cuncannon, a boutique law firm specialising in commercial, regulatory and litigation needs.  John and Larissa dig into the real legal challenges facing NZ's construction sector — from understanding your contracts before you sign them, to what happens when retentions aren't paid...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . Our guest is Jamie Summers, Stroke Aotearoa NZ Board Member and Health15 Ambassador. After suffering a stroke in 2019, Jamie turned his own experience into a mission — bringing health and wellness checks directly to construction sites across New Zealand. Jamie shares why tradies are among the hardest people to get in front...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . Our guest is Mike Smith, Director of Woodsmith Building Co. Larissa sits down with Mike to chat about the reality of running a construction business in today’s market and how learning the business side of building completely changed the way he operates. Mike shares how business coaching, live job tracking and understan...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . Our guest is Mike Edmonds, Managing Director at Number 8 Solutions, an asset realisation platform helping NZ businesses get the best return on assets they no longer need. Mike is on the ground every day dealing with distressed construction businesses and he's got a front row seat to what's really happening in the secto...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . Our guest is Vicki Hill - Founder of Kiwi Cladding Vicki shares her journey building a manufacturing business from the ground up in New Zealand — from the early days of backing herself with no industry experience, to navigating the challenges of running a factory, managing staff and competing in a market dominated by much l...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . Our guest is Fiona Bycroft, CEO of Naut, a New Zealand company building high-powered electric propulsion systems for boats. Electric boats aren’t just a future idea — they’re already on the water. With strong performance, lower running costs and real-world use across commercial applications like ferries, tourism and aquacul...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . Our guest is James McCombe, founder of Pilot, a fintech startup tackling the growing influence of financial content on social media. James explains how the rise of the creator economy has blurred the line between entertainment and financial advice. With millions of young investors learning about trading through influencers,...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . In this episode of Fix & Fly, we sit down with Megan Rorich, fractional COO at Tandym, a Kiwi fintech building a shared investing platform designed to help groups invest together. Meg shares her journey working across startups and scaling teams, and what it’s really like helping turn an early stage idea into a functioni...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . On this episode of Fix & Fly, we sit down with Alex Russell from Pacific Invoice Finance , who shows Kiwi businesses a tool most don’t know about: invoice financing. Alex explains how this tool can unlock cash tied up in unpaid invoices, keeping businesses running while they wait to get paid. From covering wages and sup...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . On this episode of Fix & Fly , we sit down with Dr. Buzz Burrell, a seasoned GP and Specialist Pain Physician, to uncover the real challenges facing New Zealand’s medical sector. From underfunded practices and rising costs to navigating stress and retaining autonomy, Buzz shares insights for GPs, medical teams, and smal...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . On this episode of Fix & Fly, Larissa sits down with Kadon Captain, founder of Open Minded, a specialist in helping neurodiverse individuals thrive in school, business, and life. Kadon shares her journey from a teacher to building a thriving practice supporting ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and more. She dives into the challe...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . On this  Fix & Fly episode Larissa sits down with Shelley May, one of New Zealand’s top-performing business brokers and a partner at Kakapo Business Sales. Shelley opens up about her journey into the world of business sales and why helping people find the right business is her true passion. She shares what really g...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . On this episode of Fix & Fly, Larissa sits down with Stephen Cockle — Co-Founder and Creative Director of ASC Salon. Stephen shares his journey from a young stylist in Auckland to working in London’s creative hair scene, and ultimately building ASC into a world-class salon alongside his wife, Andrea. He dives into the s...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . On this  Fix & Fly episode Larissa sits down with Renee Stuart, Co-Founder and CEO of MOXX Brands  Recently taking away huge Deloitte Fast 50 wins, Renee shares the behind-the-scenes of building products that meet real customer needs, expanding into global markets and managing the demands that come with rapid...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . On this  Fix & Fly episode Larissa sits down with Dave Howden, co-founder of SupaHuman AI, to unpack how Kiwi business owners can use AI to create clarity, save hours each week, and finally get ahead. Dave breaks down why AI isn’t about replacing people, it’s about reducing chaos, fixing broken systems and fre...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . On this  Fix & Fly episode , Larissa sits down with Tui Fau, ANZ Relationship Manager for Māori Business — as she shares her journey in banking and how she helps to support Māori businesses, iwi and whānau across Aotearoa. Tui talks about the challenges and opportunities Māori businesses face, from intergenerationa...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . Our next guest is Amanda Morrison, iCollect founder, a cloud-based platform transforming how Kiwi businesses get paid.  Amanda shares how iCollect empowers business owners to take control of their debt collection, removing commissions, streamlining payments and giving clarity in an often chaotic process. She unpacks th...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . In this episode of Fix and Fly, we sit down with Francis Hoope r , co-founder of World, one of New Zealand’s most iconic fashion brands. Francis shares the highs and lows of running a fashion business for over 36 years creating unique, handcrafted garments to surviving economic downturns and the challenges of staffing and m...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . Our next guest is Jonathan Good, CEO of Scentian Bio, a New Zealand tech company turning insect biology into AI-powered sensors with the potential to transform food, health, and beyond. Jonathan opens up about the challenges of commercialising science, navigating global markets, and why innovation in biotech could transform...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . Our next guest is Michael Dearth, the visionary restaurateur behind Baduzzi & The Grove, some of New Zealand’s most beloved hospitality experiences. Michael shares how Baduzzi is “a true labour of love,” honouring his Italian-American roots and built on the foundation of long dinners, great food, and a deep sense of bel...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . Our next guest is Holly Cassidy, Top-Selling Ray White Real Estate Agent with over 16 years experience. She joins Larissa to share her journey in real estate, the biggest challenges facing the market right now, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Holly also opens up about what makes the work rewarding, why cli...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . Our next guest is Hayden Smith, founder of Sea Cleaners. Larissa and Hayden dive into the story behind Sea Cleaners and leading the fight against ocean plastics. Hayden shares the challenges of sustaining support, managing large-scale cleanups, and securing funding. They unpack what makes the work so rewarding, from seeing...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity .  Our next guest is Steve Armitage, Chief Executive of Hospitality New Zealand. In this episode, Steve joins Larissa to explore the challenges facing New Zealand’s hospitality sector — from post-COVID recovery, rising costs and staffing shortages. They discuss how businesses are adapting and why investing in people is k...

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity .  Our next guest is Tristram Fink (CA) from Tristram Marine. In this episode, Tristram joins Larissa and shares his journey from leaving Deloitte and joining the family business, who have been building boats since 1987. They discuss managing and growing one of New Zealand's best trailer boat brands, what motivates their...