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Make It Happen with Iyia Liu
Join entrepreneur Iyia Liu delve into all things business, money, marketing and life. If you are wanting to up-skill your business knowledge or just needing some motivation on your life and career journey you are in the right place. Whatever it is that you want out of life, let’s Make It Happen for you.
Episodes
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow to Know If Your Business Idea Will Actually Make Money
Having a great business idea is one thing. Knowing whether people will actually pay for it is another. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to validate…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow to Turn Social Media Content Into Daily Sales
Getting views and followers is great - but how do you actually turn that attention into sales? In this episode, I’m breaking down how to create social…
Make It Happen with Iyia Liu“The Market Is Too Saturated” — I Built a Multi-Million Dollar Brand Anyway
Everyone told me the supplement industry was already too saturated. I launched Luxe Fitness anyway - and grew it into a multi-million-dollar brand. In this…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuMinimum Wage to Multi-Millionaire: What Your University Degree Didn't Teach You
I went from working for minimum wage in retail to building multiple seven-figure businesses - and some of the most valuable skills I learned had nothing to do…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuYour Job Is Secretly Designed to Keep You Broke
Working hard and earning a good salary doesn’t automatically mean you’re building wealth. In this episode, I’m challenging some of the…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuWhy Successful Women Lose Friends (And What To Do About It)
Success can change your friendships in ways you don’t expect. In this episode, I’m talking about something we don’t discuss enough - what…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow Simran Kaur Built the #1 Finance Platform for Women
Simran Kaur started Girls That Invest to make investing feel less intimidating and more accessible - particularly for women and minorities. In this episode, I…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuBuilding an Event Empire | Guest: Mitch Lowe - Audiology Touring
Mitch Lowe started promoting events when he was young - and went on to build Audiology Touring across New Zealand and Australia. In this episode, I sit down…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuWhat The Diary of a CEO Taught Me About Success
What does success actually look like - and are the things keeping you busy really moving you closer to it? In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuBreaking the Cycle of Scarcity | Guest: Te Kahukura Boynton - Māori Millionaire
Te Kahukura Boynton created Māori Millionaire with a mission to change the conversation around money and make financial education more accessible for Māori and…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuStrategies for Saving Money to Fund a Side Hustle
Want to start a side hustle but feel like you don’t have enough money to get it off the ground? In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow Kate Gatfield Grew Moodi 400% in One Year
Kate Gatfield started Moodi in 2022 while completing her law and business degree. Since then, the brand has grown rapidly - including 400% growth in a single…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow to Break the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle | Guest Luke Kemeys - Keep The Change
Most of us leave school knowing how to pass exams - but very little about how to actually manage or build wealth. In this episode, I sit down with Luke Kemeys…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow To Get Your First 100 Customers
Getting your first 100 customers can feel like the hardest part of starting a business. In this episode, I’m breaking down the strategies I’d use…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow She Sold Her Business for Millions in Just 18 Months | Guest: Shelley May
If you wanted to sell your business tomorrow, would anyone actually want to buy it? In this episode, I sit down with business broker Shelley May to unpack what…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuWant to Start a Business? Get Over the Fear & Start Here
The hardest part of starting a business is often convincing yourself to actually start. In this episode, I’m talking about some of the biggest things…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuShe Sold Half Her Stock in Just 10 Days | Guest: Aisha Addison - Necks Best Thing
Aisha Addison didn’t set out looking for a business idea - she was trying to solve a problem for her son. In this episode, I sit down with Aisha, founder…
Make It Happen with Iyia Liu10 David Goggins Rules That Will Change Your Mindset
David Goggins has built his entire philosophy around one idea: you’re capable of far more than you think. In this episode, I’m breaking down 10 of…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow to Build Wealth Through Property | Guest: Ilse Wolfe
Property investing can be a powerful way to build wealth - but there’s a lot more to it than simply buying a house and hoping the value goes up. In this…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow To Save Money to Start Your Business in 6 Months!
Want to start a business but don’t have the money to fund it yet? In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to save money from your paycheck and…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuFrom Barista to Co-Owner of Acme | Guest: Megan Wiper
Megan Wiper went from working as a barista to becoming co-owner of one of New Zealand’s most recognisable coffee cup brands. In this episode, I sit down…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow to Pay Off Your Mortgage 11 Years Faster | Guest: Ryan Smuts
Buying property can feel overwhelming - especially when you’re trying to understand mortgages, interest rates and whether you can actually afford to get…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow to Market Your Business on a Small Budget
You don’t need a huge marketing budget to get your business in front of more people. In this episode, Nadene and I break down three of the biggest…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuUnemployed To 600,000 Followers: How Kristy Campbell Built Pink Pony Creative
Kristy Campbell started Pink Pony Creative during COVID after feeling creatively drained in her job. Today, she’s built a hugely recognisable brand and…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuManifestation Won’t Work Unless You Do This
Manifesting the life you want is one thing. Actually doing the work to create it is another. In this episode, Nadene and I talk about what manifestation means…
Make It Happen with Iyia Liu(#45) Behind The Hustle: Inside The Planning Of Girls In Business & Make It Happen
In this conversation, Iyia and Nadene provide an in-depth look at the behind-the-scenes workings of Make It Happen and Girls in Business. They discuss the…
Make It Happen with Iyia Liu(#44) Life: Discovering The Why
In this episode of the Make It Happen podcast, Iyia and Nadene explore the importance of understanding one's 'why' in the entrepreneurial journey. They discuss…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuThe Money Lessons I Learned From Rich Dad Poor Dad
Rich Dad Poor Dad completely changed the way I thought about money. In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the biggest lessons I took from Robert…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow I Built a Business While Becoming a Mum
I know first-hand what it’s like to build a business while becoming a parent - I’ve even launched a business while pregnant. In this episode…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow Polly Markus Built Miss Polly’s Kitchen
Polly Markus went from working in real estate to building Miss Polly’s Kitchen into a hugely successful personal brand. In this episode, I sit down with…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuBuilding & Scaling a Real Estate Marketing Agency | Guest: George McNabb
George McNabb turned his passion for aviation and photography into a growing real estate marketing business. In this episode, I sit down with George, founder…
Make It Happen with Iyia Liu(#39) Business: Money Is Holding Me Back From Starting A Business
In this episode, Iyia discusses the common misconception that a lack of money is a barrier to starting a business. She shares her personal experiences of…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow Silk & Steel Built a Brand That Lasted 15 Years | Guest: Sarah Cotterall
Building a brand is one thing. Keeping it relevant for 15 years is another. In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Cotterall, founder and creative director of…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow to Get Your Brand Noticed on Social Media
Having a great business means nothing if nobody knows it exists. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to get your brand noticed and grow your presence…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow to Balance Ambition & Wellbeing | Guest: Brieana Thompson
Chasing big goals shouldn’t come at the expense of looking after yourself. In this episode, I sit down with life coach Brieana Thompson to talk about…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuDoes Money Actually Buy Happiness?
Can money actually make you happier? In this episode, I’m unpacking the complicated relationship between money and happiness - and why earning more…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow Ashleigh Scott Built The Facialist
Ashleigh Scott had a clear vision for what she wanted The Facialist to be - and staying true to it has helped her build a standout brand in the beauty…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuFeeling Lost? Here’s How to Find Your Purpose | Guest: Brieana Thompson
How do you figure out what you actually want to do with your life? In this episode, I sit down with life coach Brieana Thompson to unpack what it really means…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuWant to Get Rich? Do These 3 Things
Building wealth doesn’t happen overnight - but there are ways to start putting your money to work for your future. In this episode, I’m breaking…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow to Overcome Imposter Syndrome | Guest: Brieana Thompson
Ever felt like you’re not qualified enough, experienced enough or simply good enough to be in the room? In this episode, I sit down with workplace…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuBuilding a Magazine From the Ground Up | Guest: Greta Kenyon
Greta Kenyon saw a gap in the wedding industry for something more modern, fashion-driven and less traditional - so she created it herself. In this episode, I…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow Federation Clothing Stayed Relevant for 24 Years | Guest: Jenny Joblin
Fashion moves fast - so how do you build a brand that stays relevant for more than two decades? In this episode, I sit down with Jenny Joblin, founder of…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow to Build a Brand People Remember | Guest: Leah Lim
Good branding is about so much more than having a nice logo. In this episode, I sit down with Leah Lim, owner of Ellen Studio and Branded, to talk about…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow to Beat Temu & Shein (Without Competing on Price)
How can a small business possibly compete with the prices of Temu and Shein? The answer isn’t to become cheaper. In this episode, I’m breaking down…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHate Your Job? Here’s How to Make a Career Change | Guest:Brieana Thompson
Hate your job but have no idea what you’d do instead? In this episode, I sit down with Brieana Thompson to talk about how to recognise when you’ve…
Make It Happen with Iyia Liu(#25) Money: 6 Reasons Why Price Does Not Matter
In this episode, Iyia discusses why price does not matter when it comes to purchasing decisions. The main theme is the importance of value and how it outweighs…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuNo One Is Going to Make You Rich (But You)
What would you do if you weren’t afraid of failing - or what other people might think? In this episode, I’m talking about two of the biggest things…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuBuilding The Whitening Co | Guest: Kennedy Anderson
Kennedy Anderson started his career as a photographer. Today, he’s behind multiple businesses and brands. In this episode, I sit down with Kennedy to…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuMastering Cashflow And Budgeting | Guest: Lighthouse Financial
Building wealth isn’t just about earning more money - it’s about what you do with it once you have it. In this episode, I sit down with Mike and…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuWhy Success Doesn’t Always Make You Happy | Guest: Brieana Thompson
What’s the point of building a successful career or business if you’re miserable while doing it? In this episode, I sit down with life coach…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuWhy I Believe in Faking Confidence
Sometimes you have to act confident before you actually feel confident. I’ve walked into plenty of professional situations feeling nervous, awkward or…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuWhy I Paid Kylie Jenner $300k For 1 Photo
I once paid Kylie Jenner $300,000 for a single Instagram post promoting my shapewear business. It was a huge amount of money for one post - but it also taught…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow Networking Landed Me My Own TV Show
Some of the biggest opportunities I’ve had in business have come from the people I know. In this episode, I’m sharing why building a strong network…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow Sera Cruickshank Transformed The Diamond Shop
Taking over an established business comes with a completely different challenge - how do you make it your own without losing what made it successful in the…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow I Started NZ's Most Popular Gift Box Business Celebration Box with $3000
Celebration Box started with limited money, a simple idea and a lot of figuring things out as we went. In this episode, Jayde and I go back to the beginning of…
Make It Happen with Iyia Liu(#15) Marketing: My Top 3 Instagram Marketing Strategies for 2024
This episode discusses the best marketing strategies for businesses on the Instagram platform. The episode also explores the different generations and their…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuFrom Rejection to Shortland Street | Guest: Courtenay Louise
Acting is an industry where rejection is part of the job - so how do you keep backing yourself when you’re constantly being told no? In this episode, I…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow She Built Papier HQ Into a Successful Online Business | Guest: Gabrielle Kirk
What does it actually take to turn an idea into a successful online brand? In this episode, I sit down with Gabrielle Kirk, founder of Papier HQ, to unpack how…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuHow To Get Your Products Into Retail Stores
Getting your product onto retail shelves can completely change the scale of your business - but how do you actually convince a retailer to stock you? In this…
Make It Happen with Iyia LiuYour Business Idea Doesn’t Need to Be Original!
You don’t need to invent something the world has never seen before to build a successful business. In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the…