NZ Business Owners

Podcast Guest Jung The Business Coach: "As a business coach, consultant, mentor and advisor, I can offer a variety of services including strategic planning, operational assessment, business process analysis, mentorship, marketing and sales strategy, financial and budget management, performance evaluations, and risk management. Additionally, I can provide other resources to help business owner...

Podcast Guest Iain MacGibbon, Managing Director of Farrow Jamieson: "I lead a team of talented and experienced Executive Search, Executive Recruitment, Executive Contracting and Advisory consultants at Farrow Jamieson. Our team create wealth for their clients by sourcing highly talented individuals globally and locally and advising on organisational issues. Building the Farrow Jamieson capability,...

Ryan's Ramblings

Discover the secrets to thriving in the business world with Ryan J Melton, as he welcomes Bruce Sheppard, CEO of Gilligan Sheppard, to this captivating episode of the NZ Business Owners podcast. Together, they dive deep into the power of authenticity, empathy, and curiosity in transforming work environments and fostering meaningful connections. Listen in as Bruce recounts his rebellious journey as...

In this soul-stirring episode of the NZ Business Owner's Podcast, Ryan J Melton invites Dave Beachen, CEO of Flow Marketing, to share his deeply personal journey of resilience and strength. At just 18 years old, David faced the tragic loss of his father, all while navigating the challenges of becoming a new dad to a 3-week-old daughter. Despite the heartache and overwhelming responsibilities,...

Tony Liu grew up in a rural village in China, the son of farmers. Despite the lack of access to technology, he was fascinated by computers and taught himself everything he could about them. After leaving his village to pursue his passion for technology, Tony worked hard and gained experience in the IT industry. Eventually, he decided to start his own IT consulting firm, PC Onsite, to help business...

Dawie Otto is the Director of iTEASPOON, a New Zealand-based IT consultancy that helps businesses of all sizes leverage cloud technology to simplify their IT infrastructure, reduce costs, and increase flexibility. ____________________________________________ ► Free Gift For Listeners : https://www.ryanjmelton.co.nz/free-resources ____________________________________________ GUESTS DETAILS: _______...

"Jim Huse works with individuals and small-to-large organisations to achieve business success. By using a pioneering convergence of Psychology, Technology and Business Objectives, Jim shows how you can better connect people’s efforts to your organisation’s key outcomes." ____________________________________________ ► Free Gift For My Listeners : https://www.ryanjmelton.co.nz/free-resources _______...

In this episode, host Ryan sits down with Business Broker Serdar Kabul to discuss the ins and outs of selling a small business in New Zealand. If you're a small business owner, you know that building a successful business from scratch takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. But what happens when it's time to move on and sell your business? How do you navigate the often complex and emo...

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Kathryn Sandford, a personal brand and coaching expert who is changing the game with her innovative approach to career strategy and executive leadership. Together, Ryan and Kathryn dive deep into the importance of personal branding, the power of diversity and inclusion, and the role of creativity in achieving success. They discuss the challenges that individual...

In the latest episode of the NZ Guide To Financial Freedom podcast, host Ryan J Melton sits down with construction industry expert Andy Alagappan to discuss the challenges and struggles of the construction industry. From the importance of good advice to the complexities of risk management and procurement, Andy provides valuable insights and advice for those looking to navigate the industry. As a c...

Podcast guest Joneet Lal "Growth is a journey. It is important to recognise and accept the journey of growth to overcome the mentality of growth being an event. If it were an event we all would be stagnant and there would be no innovation and improvement. Most people are living on a growth spurt that happened years ago and wondering why they are not seeing improvements in their lives. They are doi...

Podcast Rachel Klaver: "Years ago I was called a “shameless self promoter” in a Felicity Ferret column (in METRO, an NZ magazine) and it crushed me. Building a personal brand is not about feeding my own ego. It’s about serving my family, using my own brand to bring in the right clients for us. It’s serving my team to be able to pay them. And I get to work with people who like me, trust me and this...

Podcast Guest Stuart Little : "I see LinkedIn differently, to me it’s the game changer, the portal that provides an alternative approach to traditional outreach and sales methods that are eclipsed by a rapidly evolving digital world. I saw this shift early and I’ve spent 1,000’s of hours working inside LinkedIn and other digital platforms to be able to provide clear, concise process that has succe...

In this episode, we've got Leighton Wilson, the Managing Director of Ladder & Co, a full-service marketing agency based in Auckland. Leighton and his team are experts at using tools like search engine advertising, Facebook advertising, and remarketing, to help their clients grow. We'll be chatting with Leighton about how Ladder & Co approaches marketing and how they use these tools to drive result...

Podcast guest Daniel Howell: "Entrepreneurialism, clarity, logical thinking and integrity are what I offer. I am passionate about seeing businesses and organisations operate in new and exciting ways that not only drive the bottom line but develop and empower their staff, customers and local community. Specialities: Design performance measurement systems, Strategy development, writing business plan...

Podcast guest Matt Vincent: "Matt Vincent is the CEO of DVA, joining in 2014 to modernise what was a legacy firm. DVA is now proudly, 100% in the cloud, paper-less, fully outsourced, coaching, advising on App’s, growing, profitable and a team of high performers. Taking the scars and skills from transforming DVA, Matt coaches and advises other business owners and accountancy firms in strategy, lead...

The Big Plan.

Podcast Sussan Ockwell: "I’m the Founder and Director of Optimism, Learning & Performance Partners. At Optimism, we help organisations develop their people capability, often with the use of digital learning and performance tools & technologies. We have a great team of people who will take delight in crafting solutions that will make a measurable difference. Set us a challenge, and together...

Podcast Guest Joshua Singh: "Joshua Singh, is a preacher & entrepreneur, and is best recognised as associate pastor at ICLC. He appears in Radio Rhema,& Shine TV and on weekly release of Wisdom Wednesday. Joshua Singh was born to Ps Alice & Moses Singh (Senior Pastor ICLC) in NZ, and went to Elim Christian college. He is pursuing Masters of Ministry thesis & research. Always believ...

Property investor Cameron Stewart: “I am happily married to my wife Emma and I am a father to our 2 boys Angus & Oscar I fill in my spare time with mountain biking , dirt bike riding & hunting My motto is to create abundance in all areas of my life Family Fitness Finances Contribution Impact Legacy WHAT IS MY EXPERIENCE ? WELL…….. Since 2008 I have undertaken and been involved in 320 + res...

Director of Platform 1 Mike Warmington: “Business Owner Transition is a method of exiting or growing a private business, over time, to an external talented person with capital. This person works full-time in the business and buys shares in the business over time and to an agreed plan. A governance process is set up to ensure the transition meets your needs. Maybe you still enjoy working in your bu...

Podcast Guest Michelle Henderson: “When it comes to the entertainment industry, there is very little that Michelle hasn’t done. She graduated in 2010 from the New Zealand School of Dance and landed her first professional dance contract with the Black Grace Dance Company in 2011. Her subsequent venture into commercial dancing saw her cheerleading for the All Blacks, Breakers, Blues and Warriors. Th...

Podcast Guest is the Director of X is Y Jared Langguth:   “An experienced idea generator, process improver, people whisperer, mindful mentor, tech enthusiast, early adopter, agile practitioner and empathetic product person who enjoys guiding others to find their flow. ____________________________________________ ► Ryan J Melton is an 📚Author 🎙️Speaker  & 🎥 Founder of Tautoko Media:...

Podcast Guest Ian Walsh: “A results focused professional who delivers bottom line results for organisations, large and small. Intent Group deliver outstanding sustainable results. We are NZ's leading practical business transformation partners Specialties: lean manufacturing and lean construction (LCANZ), lean supply chain, competitive manufacturing, best practice implementation, process improvemen...