NZ Business Owners

Podcast Guest Details: https://www.advice4life.co.nz/carl-drummond/ Chapters 00:00 From Aussie Rules to Rugby 07:09 Lessons from the Corporate World 14:17 The Role of Passion and Ambition 31:28 The Importance of Activity and Structure 43:25 The Role of Authenticity in Sales

Podcast Guest Matt Golding: https://www.futurewealth.nz/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Matt's Passion for Golf 01:19 Improving Performance in Golf: Pressure and Experience 07:45 Money and Choices: The Value of Financial Responsibility 13:37 Faith and Love: Connecting with a Higher Power 32:40 The Evolution of Friendships as We Age 34:38 Navigating Success and Difficult Conversations 49:28 Th...

Podcast Guest Dan Murphy: https://insurancelinkotago.co.nz/about/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and First Experiences on Radio 02:06 Overcoming Fear and the Thrill of Radio 03:10 The Goal of Radio Content and the Sausage Factory 04:59 Understanding the Audience and Creating Good Radio 07:59 Segmenting Radio Stations and the Challenges of Advertising 09:26 The Value of Radio Ads and the Challenges of...

Podcast guest Tim Fairbrother: https://rivalwealth.co.nz/financial-advice-provider-rival-wealth-2/ Chapters 00:00 Farming Background and Family History 04:33 Lessons from Parents and Upbringing 08:38 Leadership, Positive Reinforcement, and Communication 14:15 Creating a Flexible Work Environment 23:33 Planning for Growth and the Future 25:29 Building Relationships and Personal Conversations in Fin...

Podcast guest: https://theinsuranceguy.nz/ Chapters 00:00 Sleep Deprivation and Baby Sleep Strategies 02:40 The Secret Club of Parenthood 03:19 The Significance of Children's Birthdays 04:47 Debating Burt and Ernie's Sleeping Arrangements 05:48 The Role of Technology in Parenting 13:28 AI and Administrative Tasks 31:19 The Magic of Doing the Work 32:41 Streamlining Content Creation with Vi...

Podcast guest Wayne Head: https://stratusnz.nz/ Chapters 00:00 Interest in Learning and Improving as an Advisor 02:35 Understanding Individual Client Needs 07:18 Designing an Ideal Financial Advisory Business 08:20 Helping People and Making a Difference 10:29 Fundamentals of a Successful Financial Life 11:38 Money Management and Behavioral Issues 14:57 Choices and Decision-Making with Money 17:02...

Guest Sue Aitken: https://sjamortgages.co.nz/ Chapters 00:00 Creating Distance and Setting Boundaries 04:09 Celebrating Successes and Solving Problems 07:04 The Importance of Compassion and Understanding 10:10 Learning from Personal Experiences 12:13 Setting Boundaries and Managing Expectations 15:20 Trusting the Gut Feeling 22:37 Managing Expectations and Delegating Tasks 24:21 Being Selective in...

Kody Thompson: https://www.wrkpod.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Farm Life 03:06 Experiences with Animals and Death 04:25 Introducing Kids to Death 05:06 The Psychology of Crying Babies 06:09 Manipulative Behavior of Children 07:17 Loving a Child Despite Annoyances 09:10 Upbringing and Divorce 10:33 Perceiving Trauma and Moving On 11:29 The Influence of Past Experiences 13:59 Balancing Past...

Andrew Lavulavu: https://homeownership.org.nz/ Chapters 00:00 Efficient Business with AI 01:53 Philosophical Question on AI Consciousness 04:25 Human Connection and Value in AI 06:14 The Value of Personalization and Human Touch 09:07 The Cost and Value of AI Relationships 09:53 Adapting to Life Events and Empathy in Advice 11:23 The Evolution of Business Models 12:25 The Role of Humans in Driving...

Rose Ross: https://www.mikepero.co.nz/mortgage-broker/tauranga/rose-ross Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:48 Traveling and its Impact 05:21 Marriage and Family 06:54 The Rewards and Challenges of Motherhood 09:58 Personal Development through Parenting 12:10 Transitioning into a Career as a Financial Advisor 15:11 Working with a Spouse 22:25 Advice for Young Mothers Returning to Work 2...

Richard Renfrew: https://www.lyfords.co.nz/ Chapters 00:00 Do fish have consciousness? 00:26 The plight of animals and dissociation 02:52 The downfall of humanity and inherent goodness 05:03 Optimism vs. pessimism 05:19 Creating a smaller bubble 05:50 The fascination with polar bears 06:40 The peaceful nature of harsh animals 09:08 Differences in power and relationships 10:29 Equitable relationshi...

Podcast guest details Peter Barry: https://mortgagelink.co.nz/find-an-adviser/mortgage-link-hawkes-bay/peter-barry/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Decision to Stop Drinking 02:44 Confronting Life Without Drinking 06:15 Finding Happiness and Meaning 08:14 Overcoming Fear of Missing Out 10:52 Navigating Social Interactions 15:23 Exclusion and Self-Discovery 22:42 Striving for Balance and Personal G...

Podcast guest Chris Batisan: https://streamgold.nz/meet-the-team/ Chapters 00:00 Upbringing in the Philippines 02:35 Transition to Entrepreneurship 05:35 Starting a Donut Franchise 08:34 Setting Up an Internet Cafe 11:45 Challenges of Starting Over in New Zealand 15:37 Finding Community and Overcoming Loneliness 23:39 Maintaining Love and Connection with Family 25:41 Reuniting with Family in New Z...

Guest, Brian William Burgess: https://www.swainwoodham.co.nz/ Chapters 00:00 Starting a Company in 1996 02:55 Referrals and Building Relationships 05:01 The Value of Insurance and What Clients Buy 07:58 Developing Financial Advisors 11:47 Dealing with Emotional Situations 15:52 The Role of Insurance in Healthcare 19:56 Understanding the Client and Product Features 21:47 Understanding Clients'...

Guest details Christopher Boon: https://ains.nz/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Company Overview 02:09 Business Models and Licenses 03:09 Staff and Roles 05:39 Joint Venture 07:28 Partnerships for Insurance Brokers 08:15 Complementary Combination of Mortgage and Insurance 10:33 Selling Insurance and Convincing Clients 11:09 Identifying Risks and Needs 12:06 Determining Optimum Level of Cover 13:3...

Guest details Peter Wilmot: https://mortgagelink.co.nz/find-an-adviser/mortgage-link-whakatane/peter-wilmot/

Kyle McElwain: https://kylemcelwain.co.nz/ Takeaways Investing in meaningful relationships has a high return on investment. Money can make life easier, but it doesn't guarantee happiness. Loyalty is important in both personal and business relationships. Transparency and communication are key in maintaining trust in corporate environments. The distribution of wealth should be more equitable. Th...

Guest Warwick Walker:  https://foxplan.nz/advisers Takeaways Being a police officer is both rewarding and stressful, and it teaches valuable life lessons such as the importance of teamwork and the ability to influence and listen to people. Many people go into policing because they want to make a difference in their community and help others in times of crisis. Transitioning from a career in polici...

Guest Details Marc Hamilton: https://coveryours.co.nz/about/ Takeaways Music and comedy can evoke emotions and create a sense of connection. Authenticity is important in creative endeavors and can attract like-minded individuals. Universal themes in storytelling and music resonate with people across cultures and time. Constructing a set or a song involves considering the emotional journey and enga...

Guest Jon-Paul Hale: https://www.willowgroveinsurance.co.nz/about-us/about-us-j-p-hale-menu Takeaways The insurance industry can be complex and challenging, with various pitfalls and potholes that individuals may encounter. Understanding the client's needs and providing tailored solutions is crucial in the insurance industry. Underwriters play a significant role in assessing risks and determin...

Guest Martin Robinson: https://sharenz.com/advisers/martin-robinson/ Takeaways Defining success: Martin defines success as having the time, money, and health to attend any sporting or cultural event. Financial planning: Martin humorously defines good financial planning as when your payment to the undertaker bounces. Lessons from surf life saving: Martin emphasizes the value of meeting new people,...

Guest Aaron D'Souza: https://www.lesafs.com/ Takeaways Maintaining a healthy lifestyle requires discipline and finding strategies to make exercise and healthy eating easier. As we age, it becomes more important to prioritize our health and be proactive in maintaining a healthy weight and staying active. Dancing can be a fun and enjoyable way to stay active and express oneself creatively. India...

Guest Keanan Beyers: https://www.lifetime.co.nz/find-an-adviser/view/keanan-beyers/ Takeaways Living in Cape Town can be challenging due to crime and the need to be constantly vigilant. A diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can have a significant impact on one's life and requires careful management. Growing up in challenging circumstances can shape one's perspective and behavior. Finding a balanc...

Guest Jane Benton: https://g3freedom.co.nz/ Takeaways The sense of community and connection in rural areas can provide a fulfilling and meaningful life. Prioritizing personal relationships and family over work can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment. Financial planning is important for providing security, peace of mind, and the ability to pursue goals and dreams. Resilience is necessary to n...

Ian Dallas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iandallasnz/?originalSubdomain=nz Takeaways There is a movie centered around refereeing that is dramatic and intense. The experience of a referee in rugby involves managing people and effectively communicating with them. Upbringing plays a significant role in shaping personal attributes and values. Acknowledging and listening to people's concerns and obj...