Fixity

Fix & Fly

Business EN ↓ 33 episodes

Fix & Fly is the podcast helping fix themselves up and fly! Each fortnight, we unpack common SME business problems and discuss how to fix them before they become major issues. Larissa has spent over 20 years at top firms like EY & Deloitte and has fixed these same problems time & time again. Hosted by Larissa Logan, presented by Fixity . Podcast produced by Fanaticals .

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#08 Melanie Boudet-Hearn 17.07.2025 31:23

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity .  Our next guest is Melanie Boudet-Hearn (CA & CMInstD), Westpac New Zealand - Credit Portfolio, Senior Manager. Larissa and Melanie discuss common financial blind spots every Kiwi business owners faces. Whether it's cash-flow forecasting, margin pressures, and missed opportunities. They also cover the future of ban...

#07 Shane Young 03.07.2025 34:04

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity .  Our next guest is Shane Young, Co-founder of Essano. Shane shares his journey from a hairdresser mixing hair wax in his flat to landing in 1200+ stores.  Larissa and Shane discuss the realities of product creation, scaling under pressure, and building a global brand from the ground up. Let us know what you though...

#06 Grant Ellis 19.06.2025 30:32

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity .  Our next guest is Grant Ellis, former CFO of Restaurant Brands (KFC & Pizza Hut) and current President of Chartered Accountants ANZ. Larissa and Grant discuss navigating franchise challenges, managing costs, employees, and staying strategic through tough economic times. Let us know what you thought of the conversa...

#05 Lynne Van 05.06.2025 26:06

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . Our next guest is Lynne Van, Partner & Lawyer of Anthony Harper, specialising in commercial litigation. Larissa and Lynne discuss their best advice for kiwi businesses, shareholder and employee agreements, phoenix companies, and protecting yourself around assets in times of trouble. Let us know what you thought of the c...

#04 Cat Peters 21.05.2025 18:14

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . Our next guest is Cat Peters, Co-Founder of HireStaff, a blue-collar recruitment agency that skyrocketed to $22 million in turnover within just a few years. Cat sits down with Larissa to share the real cost of scaling a business fast — from navigating 830% growth and burnout risks, to the challenges of building a business w...

#03 Mahesh Muralidhar 08.05.2025 31:11

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . Our next guest is Mahesh Muralidhar, employee number 25 at Canva, turned start-up investor via his venture firm Phase One. Mahesh sits down with Larissa and talks about his experience at Canva, what makes a successful start-up, and what’s next for him in politics. Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comm...

#02 Rachel Paris 22.04.2025 19:18

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . Our second guest is Rachel Paris – Mum, Lawyer, Debut Author of 'See How They Fall'. Larissa sits down with Rachel and chats about her life as a lawyer, writing her new book, and overcoming challenges along the way. Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments! Firstly, huge thanks to Kate for featuring...

#01 Kate Gatfield-Jeffries 02.04.2025 18:37

Welcome to our first episode of the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity . Our first guest is Kate Gatfield-Jeffries, Co-Founder at Moodi Blends. Kate shares her crazy journey navigating Moodi's exceptional growth over the last few years, including the challenges she's encountered and how she overcame them to continue to scale her brand. It's a truly inspirational story from a...