eccuity Podcasts

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...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Marcos Azaro! Marcos is an SEO expert and digital strategist originally from Argentina, now based in New Zealand, who helps businesses climb Google rankings through thoughtful, trust-focused SEO. With a background in web development and an early fascination with Google’s algorithms, Marcos has built a successful SEO consulting bus...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Will Schmidt! Will is the co-founder and operator of Orchid, a New Zealand-based software development agency focused on bespoke systems for businesses and start-ups. After beginning his career as a freelancer, Will acquired Orchid from its original founders and has grown the team from 2 to over 10 staff. In this conversation, Will...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Karl Craig-West! Karl is a freelance digital marketer, business advisor, and lifelong entrepreneur currently living as a digital nomad in Fiji. Originally from the UK, Karl has built and sold multiple businesses across industries—from property maintenance and training companies to a successful marketing agency—before relocating to...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Steve Victor! Steve is a seasoned sales consultant with nearly 30 years of experience working across the tech sector. After decades in corporate sales roles, he transitioned into fractional leadership—helping businesses implement robust sales processes and strategy without the need for a full-time head of sales. In this conversati...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Keaton Pronk! Keaton is a partner at McDonald Vague, one of New Zealand’s leading insolvency firms. With over 15 years of experience, including time as an official assignee managing bankruptcies. Keaton brings a grounded, inside view of what really happens when businesses go under, and how they can sometimes be turned around. This...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by TK Wang! TK is a Chinese entrepreneur and founder of Epic Sourcing, a supply chain business operating across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. After arriving in New Zealand just six years ago, TK has grown his company to a 15-person team with global reach and operations recently expanding into Vietnam. This episode explores TK’s...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Paul Cottingham! Paul is the Chief Operating Officer at Meredith Connell, with a 30-year career in professional services that spans PwC, KPMG, and major law and engineering firms. Originally from Newcastle in the UK, Paul now calls New Zealand home and brings a unique mix of sales-driven growth experience and values-led leadership...

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Dave Rous! Dave is an entrepreneurial leader and the CEO of CarbonClick, a climate tech company focused on high-quality carbon offsetting. With a career spanning aviation, business turnarounds, and social enterprise, Dave brings a uniquely practical perspective to building and deploying wealth. The conversation traces Dave’s journ...