Across The Table With David Melse

In this episode, David sits down with Tom, a top-performing real estate agent with a track record of selling an average of a house per week. Together, they unpack the strategies behind turning stagnant listings into successful sales and discuss why focusing on people over price points is the key to long-term success. Tom shares insights into his unique approach, emphasising the importance of worki...

In the latest anniversary episode, I’m joined by Troy ( Episode 68 ) to catch up on everything that’s happened with Lead Head in the past year! We recap how Lead Head started and talk about organic growth, new hats and beers, doing things for the love of it, health and perspective, and make some predictions. Plus we also answer some questions from Instagram, including what super powers we’d have,...

In this episode, I'm talking about setting goals and getting clear on what you want to tick off in 2025. I share the system and protocol I use and invite anyone to share their goals with me. A massive thanks to IHF Health Club for sponsoring this episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at  ihfhealthclub.co.nz Thanks also to Andrew at Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for supporting...

Matt Cossey is the Managing Director of MR Property Services. With a passion for helping people look after their most valuable asset, Matt’s doing more than just offering property maintenance services. He’s building a brand around the idea of making maintenance easy. In this episode, I talk to Matt about how he balances day-to-day business with brand building, his new service offering, seasonality...

In this episode, I'm giving a brief update on the financial component of the challenge and also encouraging you to think about your own financial journey and goals. A massive thanks to Andrew at Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for sponsoring this episode. Check out their range of high performance vehicles at  efmc.co.nz Thanks also to IHF Health Club for supporting the episode. New premium members...

James Wallace is the founder of Digital Simple, and he’s back for a record 4th appearance on the pod. This time he’s on a mission to make it his best appearance yet! Join us as we talk about growth and being yourself, door-to-door sales, having a baby, mental health, James’ own podcast, and so much more. Follow James on Instagram @jamesdigitalsimple Check out Digital Simple at digitalsimple.co.nz...

In this episode, Brett O’Donnell (Episode 100) and I set ourselves a challenge to sit down and talk about AI for 20 mins. It didn’t take long before we got off track, but we also talked about Rogue Heroes, an upcoming Sri Lanka trip, plus predictions for 2025. A massive thanks to IHF Health Club for sponsoring this episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at  ihfhealthclub.co.nz...

Scott Gregan is a hungry young entrepreneur. From starting his first business at five, to scaling a knife business in high school, to selling high-end watches, and now co-owning Distinct Agency, Scott’s drive is evident. In this episode we chat about how to follow through, giving your word, the Distinct back story, the young founders club, content rabbit holes, and of course, predict the next 12 m...

In this week's solo episode I run through my weekly progress tracking and give insight into why I use it. Plus there's an update on season 3 of the podcast. A massive thanks to Andrew at Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for sponsoring this episode. Check out their range of high performance vehicles at  efmc.co.nz Thanks also to IHF Health Club for supporting the episode. New premium members area ope...

Anton Matthews is the director of Hustle Group. Specializing in hospitality and education, with brands like Joe’s Garage and Fush, Anton and his team have scaled to inspiring heights. In this episode we chat about Anton’s background and why he chose the name hustle, flipping things and providing value, how Fush started, teaching Te Reo, scaling to $10m revenue, as well as what the next 12 months w...

Guido Loeffler is the co-founder of Innate Furniture, specializing in the manufacture of sustainable furniture. Started at his home during lockdown and quickly blowing up, the business has already had its share of highs and lows. But Guido and his team aren’t slowing down anytime soon! In this episode, we chat about podcasting, the origin story of Innate Furniture, the case for quality products, y...

Alex Watson is the founder of The Little Bone Broth Company, a Christchurch success story that continues to grow. From humble beginnings at the local farmers market, to their current capital raise, Alex shares the whole story! In this episode, I chat to Alex about how someone starts a bone broth company, the evolution of bone broth, raising capital, navigating a product recall, working with better...

One year and 100 episodes later, Dan Hood ( Episode 69 ) returns for a very special anniversary episode! We’re joined outdoors by Forbes Kershaw ( Episode 78 ) and Dion B Rangiuaia Freeman ( Episode 100 ) at Manawa Retreat, the newest project by the IHF Group. Dan, Forbes, Dion and I chat about Manawa Retreat, how Dan pulled the idea together, and the serendipity of Forbes and Dion’s involvement i...

Ryan Thorpe is the director of The Zoo, a design studio that specializes in branding, content, and digital marketing. Ryan is a great guy to chat to and in this episode we talk about where ideas come from, 75 Hard, opinions, anti-goals, and conquering email signatures. Ryan then predicts what the next 12 months will look like for himself and The Zoo, and discusses his new project - Together. Check...

Today I'm sharing an episode I appeared on recently from Jack Andrews' podcast, Legato Creative. Jack has been a guest on this podcast (episode 64) so it was great to reciprocate that and join him as the first guest on his podcast! A massive thanks to IHF Health Club for sponsoring this episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at  ihfhealthclub.co.nz Thanks also to Andrew at Eyre...

Matthew Steans is a man on a mission to reduce suicide through good yarns. Through his charity, The Yarns Men;, and podcast, Matthew provides a place for men to open up and have a good yarn. In this episode, we dive deep into the story that led to The Yarns Men; and learn all about everything it has to offer. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit yarnsmen.co.nz/...

Tune in for a quick update on the podcast, plus a call to action! A massive thanks to Andrew at Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for sponsoring this episode. Check out their range of high performance vehicles at  efmc.co.nz Thanks also to IHF Health Club for supporting the episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at  ihfhealthclub.co.nz

Andy Rowden is a Director and General Manager of First Principles Constructors, manufacturing and processing construction specialists who build their clients’ businesses from the ground up. It’s a unique business with a great backstory and some big projects completed. Andy is a longtime listener of the podcast so it was great to have him on as a guest. We talk about how FPC got started, the import...

Today I'm sharing an episode I appeared on recently from Brad McDonald's podcast, The Godfrey's Law Real Business Solutions Podcast. Brad has been a guest on this podcast so it was great to reciprocate that and join him as a guest on his podcast. A massive thanks to IHF Health Club for sponsoring this episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at  ihfhealthclub.co.nz Thanks also to...

Josh Moulson has the true entrepreneurial spirit. When he moved from Auckland to Christchurch, he got a quote from a moving company. The price shocked him. Instead of leaving it alone, he bought a truck and handled the move himself. Three years later, he owns Affordable Moving Solutions, a moving company that aims to tackle the very problem Josh had when he wanted to move. In this episode, Josh an...

Today I'm sharing an episode I appeared on recently from James Wallace's podcast, Business Simple. James is a multi-time guest on this podcast so it was great to join him as one of the first guests on his recently relaunched podcast. A big thank you to Tom Hardy from The Hancock Group for sponsoring this episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christchurch area, get in touch with Tom ...

Clive Antony (Episode 91) returns for an anniversary episode. A partner at creative agency Antony & Mates, Clive has honed in on his purpose in the last year. He shares what that is along with what’s changed since his last episode. Clive and I also talk about the brands he’s invested in, including Homebody Gin and Sharenanigans, the Be Better Group, the third space, and one of my favourite top...

In this week's solo episode, I'm putting my big goal for 2025 out there for some public accountability. Tune in to find out what it is and how I plan to hit it! A big thank you to Casbolts, authorised dealer of Honda and Ducati motorcycles, for sponsoring this episode. Check them out at  casboltsmotorcycles.co.nz And thanks to Tom Hardy from The Hancock Group for supporting the episode. If you’re...

Jared Rogers is attempting to break a Guinness World Record. But he doesn’t just want to break it, he wants to smash it! The record? The largest High Intensity Interval Training class. As a personal trainer who’s motivated to dream big, Jared might just be the perfect person to pull this off. Join me as I learn from Jared all about the record attempt, including the why, when, where, and how! To le...

In this episode, I'm providing an update on the challenge as of September 2024. A big thank you to Tom Hardy from The Hancock Group for sponsoring this episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christchurch area, get in touch with Tom  tom@thehancockgrp.com Thanks also to Andrew at Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for supporting the episode. Check out their range of high performance vehic...