Across The Table With David Melse

Matt Callaghan became an electrician straight out of high school. He always knew he wanted to start a business and even had the idea for Zero Electrical long before it became a reality. Now, Matt’s business provides top-quality electrical services and renewables, and has quickly grown to become one of the top trusted names in the electrical industry. In this episode, I dive deep into solar electri...

In this episode, I talk about what Season 3 of the podcast will look like. I've mentioned that there will be some changes to the podcast, and now I detail what those will be and when they will begin. A massive thanks to IHF Health Club for sponsoring this episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at  ihfhealthclub.co.nz And thanks to Tom Hardy from The Hancock Group for supporting...

In this episode, I’m joined by Hamish Mehrtens, almost a year on from his first appearance on the podcast. We talk about what has changed in the past year, business growth, goal setting, and personal development. Plus Hamish shares insights on fitness, nutrition, and his powerful strategies for tracking progress. Follow Hamish on Instagram @personaltrainerchristchurch If you want to learn more fro...

In this episode, I share a new accountability hack I’ve started doing and explain how you can hack your own accountability too. 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  ihf...

Grant Walker has completed a feat very few have. The Moab 240. A renowned endurance race, 240 miles long, across the Moab desert, that not even David Goggins completed on his first attempt. What’s even more impressive is, Grant completed the race just four years after taking up running! Join me as I chat to Grant about the race, his NZ-based call center business, plus loads more. Learn more about...

This episode was recorded on my birthday! Emily and I sit down to talk about reflection, before the conversation shifts towards people. Specifically bringing people together and connecting with them. 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 s...

Korey Gibson is an incredible person and entrepreneur. At just 22, he retired from a rugby league career that took him to Australia and the UK. Then Korey transitioned into the fitness industry and gym ownership, culminating in the ownership and sale of 57 Snap Fitnesses! In this episode, I talk to Korey about what he’s up to now, including Whai - Personal Evolution Programs and Fit Futures Academ...

As we approach the 150th episode, Emily and I sit down to discuss what the next 150 episodes of the podcast will look like. 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 ihfhealth...

Ryan O'Hara is an entrepreneur and owner of a world-class digital agency that designs, builds and launches products and services for companies big and small. Voyage is a certified great place to work and has been shortlisted as a best place to work in New Zealand. In this episode, Ryan and I crack open a beer and chat about starting a podcast, the benefits of journaling for goal-setting and person...

In this episode, Emily and I sit down to talk about something we’ve been doing for a few months now, a monthly relationship check-in. What is it, why do we do it, and should you start doing it too? 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 supp...

Cam Irvine is a certified financial planner. His journey in finance led him to realize the importance of life decisions and personal meaning over just technical expertise in financial planning. Cam's approach emphasizes using financial planning to align with personal values and enable a meaningful life. In this episode, we discuss the value of compounding relationships, surrounding yourself with p...

One of New Zealand’s most decorated cyclists, and two-time olympic medalist, Hayden Roulston reached the peak of his profession. After retiring from his 13-year career, he turned to coaching. Then Covid shook up the world and Hayden decided to pivot into a new career. Now, he’s bringing his experience as an elite athlete to real estate, where he’s going all in! It was an honor to have an olympian...

In this episode, Emily and I start off talking about how to grow your network and meet new and interesting people. Then we pivot the episode to talking about communication. Is face-to-face better? And what do we think of voice notes and calendar links?  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, ge...

Charlie Lane is building something really hard. His startup, EMP Motorcycles, is building electric motorcycles. They’re also customizable from factory and fully repairable. Combining his knowledge as an electrical engineer with his passion for motorcycles and interest in electric vehicles, Charlie is on a mission to create a truly unique business. In this episode, we learn the story behind EMP Mot...

In this episode, we celebrate Emily finishing 75 Hard! We’ve talked about it a lot but this time we hear Emily’s perspective right after completing the challenge. What’s changed for her? Will she go back to her old habits? Or, will she continue on to the next phase of 75 Hard? A big thank you to IHF Health Club for sponsoring this episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at  ihfh...

Following the emotional challenge of shutting down his own business, Craig Fortune started Breaking Busy. His mission? To help people break free from the exhausting cycle of burnout. Craig’s journey is marked by a wide range of experiences. From qualifying as a butcher, to the kiwi classic OE, a PE degree, to business ownership, he’s seen it all. In this episode Craig and I discuss workplace cultu...

In this episode, Emily and I are talking about momentum and how to get it back if you’ve lost it. We talk about the 6-step checklist I recently learnt, as well as the approach I personally take to get momentum back. We also touch on the concept of above the line or below the line behaviour. A big thank you to Tom Hardy for sponsoring this episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christ...

Ron Montgomery is an entrepreneur and devoted father. His business, Spirit Of Travel provides bespoke packages to travellers. Originally from Canada, Ron has family spread across the globe, fueling his desire to travel and explore. He’s spent the past year transforming his traditional face-to-face business into a digital and remote consultancy. Now, Ron is ready to embark on an ambitious travel ad...

Emily and I are back for a quick episode today. We’ve flipped the script and Emily is asking me three questions today, all around the topic of manifestation. A big thank you to IHF Health Club for sponsoring this episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at  ihfhealthclub.co.nz And thanks to Casbolts, authorised dealer of Honda and Ducati motorcycles, for supporting the episode. C...

Duncan Wood has been a rugby fanatic since the age of four. This passion drove him to collect vintage jerseys where he first transformed his collection into an online showcase via Instagram. His knack for spotting value led him to start buying and selling the jerseys. And over the past three years, he’s grown his brand, Boomfa Vintage, from a hobby to a soon-to-be full-time business! Join me as I...

Alli Kennedy is the founder of Sharenanigans, a board game designed to teach young kids and families about investing in the sharemarket. An idea two years in the making, that originally started as an app, has now come to life! Join me as I talk to Alli about how she came up with the idea for Sharenanigans, how she made her MVP, manufacturing the product, and choosing crowdfunding to launch the pro...

Ron Park is the mussel king! After moving to New Zealand as a 6 year old, his entrepreneurial spirit was evident from a young age. In his first year of uni, he sold NZ supplements back to Korea and did so well he had enough money for a house deposit. Then he found out New Zealand made supplements weren’t actually made in NZ. This set him on the journey to founding Korure, a supplement business sou...

David Bourke is one of the most interesting people you’ll meet. He started an electronic repairs company called GET Electronic. Focusing on B2B customers, David specialized in electronic repairs for iPhones before his eyes were opened to bigger and more lucrative industrial electronic repairs. In this episode, David and I talk about curiosity, rebranding GET Electronic for expansion, building rock...

This is a big one! It’s the two year update on the $10 million in 10 years challenge. I sit down with Emily to reflect on year two of the challenge. What I’ve learned, what was different in year two, what was my key takeaway from the second year, and what do years 3-10 look like? A big thank you to Tom Hardy for sponsoring this episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christchurch area...

Oakley Inkersell is not your typical 20 year old. Growing up exposed to business, he always knew he wanted to have his own business. But his high school years pulled him away from that goal. It wasn’t until he discovered a business class that his passion for business was reignited. Not content with learning in a classroom, Oakley left university to start a car detailing business and fulfil his chi...