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The Real Solutions Business Podcast
Real People, Real Solutions. You'll hear local business leaders from Christchurch and around New Zealand share their expertise on how to succeed and make your company stand out.
Episodes
- The Real Solutions Business Podcast
115. Modern Leadership
In this episode I am joined by Oswald (Ozzie) Mungwazi Jnr. Oz joins me to talk about what he does via his business Modern Leadership…
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114. Is AI quietly deciding which NZ businesses get chosen by customers?
In this episode I am joined by Elise Balsillie who is the head of Thryv Australia and New Zealand. Elise is a returning guest on the podcast having previously…
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113. How to make your next Corporate Event sparkle
I am joined in this episode by Laura Willan from Wine Divine. Wine Divine is a passionate family-owned business based in Canterbury, dedicated to curating…
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112. Your Organisation’s Negotiation Standards
In this episode Noa Sheer from Sheer Negotiations joins me to talk about your Organisation’s negotiation standards. Noa is a negotiation expert and scholar…
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111. A journey of self-discovery: starting a business from scratch in a new country
Chloe joins me to share her story of moving to New Zealand, arriving with little more than a backpack, and then unexpectedly finding herself stuck here during…
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110. How important is the right AI strategy for your business?
Richard works with business owners and leaders to help them make better, more strategic decisions about AI. Through Arcaina, he helps businesses move from an…
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109. The power of giving back for business
In this episode I am joined by Mitch Shaw from Upstream. Mitch is the Managing Director and Co-founder of Upstream, a charitable organisation that connects…
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108. Operational Noise - what is it and how to quieten it down for increased customer satisfaction
I am joined by Nabilah Chivelkar from Thryv Australia and New Zealand. Nabilah is a Senior Sales Effectiveness Coach and works with small businesses to improve…
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107. How AI recommends your business and what you can do to prepare for this shift
In this episode I am joined by Chris Van Langenberg from Thryv Australia and New Zealand. Chris is a Senior Sales Capability Coach and works closely with small…
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106. Straight from the Heartland – how do you reverse a mortgage?
In this episode I speak to Ben Jamieson from Heartland Bank. Ben is a Business Development Manager at Heartland Bank, and he looks after the area from…
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105. Bespoke Wealth with Tom McBride
In this episode Tom McBride from McBride Wealth joins me to talk about all things investing. Tom started his own business in 2024 after accumulating over 10…
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104. How can you attract the best and brightest to work in your business?
I am joined on this podcast with Ronnie Cheung from the Talent Connection. Ronnie is a Recruitment Consultant and a Career Coach who helps New Zealand…
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103. The Client Experience: do your clients footprints point towards your business or are they leaving hasty tracks out the door?
In this episode Debbie Klintworth from the Footprint Collective joins me. Debbie has over 25 years of international experience working across Australia, NZ…
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102. Beyond the Ledge – how one business combined its superpowers to be greater than the sum of its parts
On the first podcast for 2026 I am joined by Jason Lennie the founder and director of Beyond the Ledge Brand Agency. Jason is a brand strategist and…
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101. The story of beautiful botanicals and their global impact
In this episode I am joined by Brigit Blair, the founder and owner of Linden Leaves. The story of Linden Leaves originally began in Christchurch, New Zealand…
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100. Son of a Vicar: a young man, a dream and the launch of a Kiwi owned fragrance brand
Matthew McVicar is a law clerk at Godfreys Law and the founder of Son of a Vicar - a New Zealand-made fragrance brand he launched in 2024. What began as an…
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99. What parallels are there between the practice of martial arts and being successful in business: The Power of discipline
In this episode I welcome John Allender from Advantage Fire Protection back onto the podcast as a returning guest. In the first podcast with John (listen to…
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98. The approach of NZ SMEs to Artificial Intelligence in 2025 and beyond
In this episode Patrick Moran from Computer Clinic joins me. Patrick previously appeared on the podcast in episode 25 (Cyber Security for your business) way…
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97. Excellence in the Field
In this episode I am joined by Martin (Marty) De Gouw who is the Managing Director of Clyne & Bennie Group. Clyne & Bennie is a well known and longstanding…
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96. My Action Plan for Success with Noel MacDonald
In this episode I am joined by Noel MacDonald your Business Success Partner from Oxygen8 Consultants to talk about a new training programme that they are…
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95. Helping Small Business Thryv
In this episode, I am joined by Elise Balsillie for a special ‘double-header’ release. Elise Balsillie is the head of Thryv Australia and New Zealand Check…
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94. Loneliness at the Top and Unlocking Leadership Brilliance
In this episode I record (as a solo session) a talk that I recently gave at a breakfast seminar to a room full of Canterbury Business Owners hosted by Baker…
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93. What’s a triangle comprised of law, maths and time travelling got to do with Payroll function in your business?
Yes, you read that title right! In this episode I am joined by the exceptionally erudite and all-round good guy James Gallagher from Payroll Intelligence and…
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92. Foundational Marketing with Naadia Jackson-Amiga
In this episode I am joined by Naadia Jackson-Amiga to talk about Foundational Business Marketing. Naadia joins an evolving list of marketing experts that have…
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91. Calling all Men! Do you want to reclaim your drive, purpose and authenticity?
In the latest episode of the Real Solutions Business Podcast, I am joined by Rob Brown (selfdrivenman.com) the ‘Self Driven Man’. Rob talks with me about his…
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90. Your website, the silent Gateway to your business success
In this episode I am joined by Gareth Melia from Melia Marketing and Design (meliamarketing.com) a Company based in Christchurch which has a global reach in…
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89. Cyber risk and your business
In tis episode I am joined by Andrew Male who is the Southern Territory Manager at Kinetics Group. Andrew leads the Kinetics business in the South Island and…
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88. Unlocking Leadership Brilliance with Tracey Olivier
In this episode I am joined by Tracey Olivier. Tracey is a Leadership coach, speaker and facilitator (traceyolivier.com). Tracey works with leaders to ignite…
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87. What do business insurance brokers do and how can they protect your business from various risks
In this episode I am joined by Stewart Hunt who is the owner of Auckland based First Commercial Insurance Brokers (www.fcib.co.nz). FCIB was established in…
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86. How you can make the simple exceptionally powerful for your business through 'Offline" Marketing
In this episode I am joined by Bill James. Bill helps people who are technically excellent at what they do, but really struggle to promote the value they bring…
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85. Supporting and Enhancing Organisational Health and the Ripple Effect
In this episode I am joined by Richard Ellis who is a Health and Mindset coach. Richard talks to me about the important work he does within New Zealand…
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84. Celebrating the Small Wins for Enterprise Success
Many of us will be familiar with the saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day” but less familiar is the run on sentence that completes it, which is “But, they were…
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83. Does your marketing spend feel like you are buying a lottery ticket?
Marketing, one of the cornerstones of any successful business yet perhaps one of the least understood. In this episode I am joined by Todd Starr who has…
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82. Personal Branding for Senior Professionals
Have you ever heard of a ‘Brand Coach’ and if you have, do you have any idea what that means and how such a coach might help you. Well, fear not, because in…
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81. Me, myself and I along with the Why
Join me, and me alone (which is a first for the podcast), for a deep dive into the genesis of the Real Solutions Business podcast and the why behind why I am…
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80. Liquidators, who are they and what the heck do they do?
In this episode I am joined by Robin Crimp the Director of RAC Insolvency to talk all things liquidation, company liquidations that is! Robin has worked in the…
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79. From the Army to Selling Businesses
In this episode I am joined by Callum Newport who is a Business Broker at NZ Business Brokers here in Christchurch. Callum talks to me about his journey from…
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78. Who am I?
In this episode I am joined by the energetic and ever-optimistic David Melse. This was a neat full circle moment for me having previously guested on Davids own…
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77. Wild Snow: What’s a Kiwi doing building skis in Kashmir?
In this episode I am joined by Kiwi Angus Winstone and Kashmiri local Mushtaq (“Musha”) Magray who are the founders and Directors of Wild Snow and Kashmir…
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76. Business Valuations, why do they matter?
In this episode I am joined by Jimmy Lin from Proficio Business Valuations (www.proficio.co.nz) to talk about the importance of business valuation for SMEs…
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75. Have you ever received a letter from a cat? And how the heck does that relate to a Tax Debt Coach?
In this episode I am joined by Nick Alcock the Tax Debt Coach and financial therapist (www.taxdebtcoach.co.nz) . Nick is a Chartered Accountant with over 17…
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74. The next generation of business leaders- Stepping up into the role of business owner
In this episode I am joined by Godfreys Law newest Director Sally Cunneen. Sally is the first female Director in the history of Godfreys Law, not to mention…
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73. Putting your best put forward with Susan Forde
In this episode I am joined by the joyful, vivacious and ever colourful Susan Forde from Susan Forde Jewellery. Susan talks with me about her background as a…
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72. Finding your Why, Rising to the Top and Having Fun in the Process
In this episode I am joined by the amazing Elyce Peters and Holly Sullivan who are the dynamic duo that founded the Mortgage Girls 9 years ago. In that time…
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71. There's life beyond 40, the insights and secrets to a varied and rich career
In this episode I am joined by Senior Associate Charles Mullins to talk about his varied career both in the law (for the last 17 years) and the jobs and roles…
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70. Business Succession planning with Louis Neville and the Power of Dreaming
In this episode I am joined by Louise Neville from Accounting Solutions (www.asl.co.nz) to talk about Succession Planning for business owners. So, you own a…
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69. The year ahead in business with Louise Neville: How you and your business can stay sharp and successful no matter the direction of the wind
In this episode I am joined by the wonderful Louise Neville from Accounting Solutions Limited (www.asl.co.nz) to talk about the business environment in NZ in…
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68. Investment footnotes to a well traveled and interesting life
In this episode I am joined by Tom Stanley, Director and Investment Adviser at Amicus Brokers to talk about his background, from playing professional rugby and…
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67. Changing the Health & Safety Conversation
In this episode I am joined by Noel MacDonald from Helmac Safety & Advisory (www.helmac.co.nz) to talk about shifting the dial on Health and Safety in the…
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66. Getting creative with Ben Ferrier from BZM Creative
In this episode I am joined by the extremely talented creative Ben Ferrier to talk about how time, trust, traction, and tribe matter when marketing your…
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65. Group Insurance Schemes, what are they and why do they matter?
In this episode I am joined by Barbara Lee-Dickson from the Insurance Ladies (www.theinsuranceladies.co.nz) to talk about Group Insurance Schemes for NZ…
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64. The importance of fire protection and fire training for your Business
In this episode I am joined by John Allender from Advantage Fire Protection (www.advantagefire.nz) to talk about the importance of fire protection and fire…
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63: 90 Trial Periods: What has changed and what stays the same in 2024?
In this episode I am joined by one of our Associates, Sally Cunneen. Sally works in our employment and litigation team. Sally talks to me about what has…
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62. Finely honed teeth and the power of technology
In this episode I am joined by Andrew Burrows, Director at Advanced Ceramics to talk all things teeth including the work of designing and building crowns and…
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61. The insurance scene in 2024 with Nick Wells
In this episode I am joined by insurance broker Nick Wells a Director of Amicus based in Christchurch. Nick talks with me about what he is seeing in the…
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60. The importance of engaging a business consultant to help you achieve your personal and professional goals
In this episode I am joined by Noel MacDonald from Oxygen8 Consulting to talk about the Business Success Program that he delivers to SME owners.Noel MacDonald…
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59. Unlocking your Mindset with Sarah Robb
In this episode I am joined by Sarah Robb from Spring with Sarah (www.springwithsarah.com). Sarah is a certified coach and NLP Master Practitioner. Sarah helps…
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58. Can Stress actually be beneficial for performance in the workplace?
In this episode of the Real Business Solutions podcast I am joined by Chris White from Rise Wellness (www.risewellness.co.nz). This is a welcome return to the…
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57. Risk Management in Project Delivery
In this episode I am joined by Jon Foulkes, Senior Consultant from Redvespa Consultants a national business consultancy firm with an office here in…
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56. The emergence of AI in business
In this episode I am joined by Max John from White-Mirror Cyber Security Awareness and Consulting to discuss the emergence of AI in business. Aside from…