Scott Gregan is a hungry young entrepreneur. From starting his first business at five, to scaling a knife business in high school, to selling high-end watches, and now co-owning Distinct Agency, Scott’s drive is evident. In this episode we chat about how to follow through, giving your word, the Distinct back story, the young founders club, content rabbit holes, and of course, predict the next 12 months of Scott’s journey. Check out Distinct at distinctagency.co.nz A big thank you to...

In this week's solo episode I run through my weekly progress tracking and give insight into why I use it. Plus there's an update on season 3 of the podcast. A massive thanks to Andrew at Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for sponsoring this episode. Check out their range of high performance vehicles at efmc.co.nz Thanks also to IHF Health Club for supporting the episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at ihfhealthclub.co.nz

Anton Matthews is the director of Hustle Group. Specializing in hospitality and education, with brands like Joe’s Garage and Fush, Anton and his team have scaled to inspiring heights. In this episode we chat about Anton’s background and why he chose the name hustle, flipping things and providing value, how Fush started, teaching Te Reo, scaling to $10m revenue, as well as what the next 12 months will look like for Anton and Hustle Group. Check out Hustle Group at hustlegroup.co.nz  A big...

Guido Loeffler is the co-founder of Innate Furniture, specializing in the manufacture of sustainable furniture. Started at his home during lockdown and quickly blowing up, the business has already had its share of highs and lows. But Guido and his team aren’t slowing down anytime soon! In this episode, we chat about podcasting, the origin story of Innate Furniture, the case for quality products, your environment, AI use, workshop tours, predictions for the next 12 months, and more. Check out...

Alex Watson is the founder of The Little Bone Broth Company, a Christchurch success story that continues to grow. From humble beginnings at the local farmers market, to their current capital raise, Alex shares the whole story! In this episode, I chat to Alex about how someone starts a bone broth company, the evolution of bone broth, raising capital, navigating a product recall, working with better people, learnings from starting a business, and of course predictions for the next 12...

One year and 100 episodes later, Dan Hood (Episode 69) returns for a very special anniversary episode! We’re joined outdoors by Forbes Kershaw (Episode 78) and Dion B Rangiuaia Freeman (Episode 100) at Manawa Retreat, the newest project by the IHF Group. Dan, Forbes, Dion and I chat about Manawa Retreat, how Dan pulled the idea together, and the serendipity of Forbes and Dion’s involvement in the project. Dan then shares his latest product, Hydrate, a sparkling water exclusive to IHF but with...

Ryan Thorpe is the director of The Zoo, a design studio that specializes in branding, content, and digital marketing. Ryan is a great guy to chat to and in this episode we talk about where ideas come from, 75 Hard, opinions, anti-goals, and conquering email signatures. Ryan then predicts what the next 12 months will look like for himself and The Zoo, and discusses his new project - Together. Check out The Zoo at thezoo.co.nz A big thank you to Tom Hardy from The Hancock Group for sponsoring...

Today I'm sharing an episode I appeared on recently from Jack Andrews' podcast, Legato Creative. Jack has been a guest on this podcast (episode 64) so it was great to reciprocate that and join him as the first guest on his podcast! A massive thanks to IHF Health Club for sponsoring this episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at ihfhealthclub.co.nz Thanks also to Andrew at Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for supporting the episode. Check out their range of high performance...

Matthew Steans is a man on a mission to reduce suicide through good yarns. Through his charity, The Yarns Men;, and podcast, Matthew provides a place for men to open up and have a good yarn. In this episode, we dive deep into the story that led to The Yarns Men; and learn all about everything it has to offer. If you find the content triggering, please reach out for support or visit yarnsmen.co.nz/need-a-yarn Check out The Yarns Men; at yarnsmen.co.nz  And check out The Yarns Men Podcast at...

Tune in for a quick update on the podcast, plus a call to action! A massive thanks to Andrew at Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for sponsoring this episode. Check out their range of high performance vehicles at efmc.co.nz Thanks also to IHF Health Club for supporting the episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at ihfhealthclub.co.nz

Andy Rowden is a Director and General Manager of First Principles Constructors, manufacturing and processing construction specialists who build their clients’ businesses from the ground up. It’s a unique business with a great backstory and some big projects completed. Andy is a longtime listener of the podcast so it was great to have him on as a guest. We talk about how FPC got started, the importance of people, the next phase for FPC, culture shifts, Andy’s favourite content, and of course,...

Today I'm sharing an episode I appeared on recently from Brad McDonald's podcast, The Godfrey's Law Real Business Solutions Podcast. Brad has been a guest on this podcast so it was great to reciprocate that and join him as a guest on his podcast. A massive thanks to IHF Health Club for sponsoring this episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at ihfhealthclub.co.nz Thanks also to Andrew at Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for supporting the episode. Check out their range of...

Josh Moulson has the true entrepreneurial spirit. When he moved from Auckland to Christchurch, he got a quote from a moving company. The price shocked him. Instead of leaving it alone, he bought a truck and handled the move himself. Three years later, he owns Affordable Moving Solutions, a moving company that aims to tackle the very problem Josh had when he wanted to move. In this episode, Josh and I discuss the backstory of Affordable Moving Solutions, Upstream, setting big goals, podcasts...

Today I'm sharing an episode I appeared on recently from James Wallace's podcast, Business Simple. James is a multi-time guest on this podcast so it was great to join him as one of the first guests on his recently relaunched podcast. A big thank you to Tom Hardy from The Hancock Group for sponsoring this episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christchurch area, get in touch with Tom [email protected] And thanks to Casbolts, authorised dealer of Honda and Ducati motorcycles,...

Clive Antony (Episode 91) returns for an anniversary episode. A partner at creative agency Antony & Mates, Clive has honed in on his purpose in the last year. He shares what that is along with what’s changed since his last episode. Clive and I also talk about the brands he’s invested in, including Homebody Gin and Sharenanigans, the Be Better Group, the third space, and one of my favourite topics, curiosity. Plus, we have a crack at predicting what the next 12 months will look like for...

In this week's solo episode, I'm putting my big goal for 2025 out there for some public accountability. Tune in to find out what it is and how I plan to hit it! A big thank you to Casbolts, authorised dealer of Honda and Ducati motorcycles, for sponsoring this episode. Check them out at casboltsmotorcycles.co.nz And thanks to Tom Hardy from The Hancock Group for supporting the episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christchurch area, get in touch with Tom [email protected]

Jared Rogers is attempting to break a Guinness World Record. But he doesn’t just want to break it, he wants to smash it! The record? The largest High Intensity Interval Training class. As a personal trainer who’s motivated to dream big, Jared might just be the perfect person to pull this off. Join me as I learn from Jared all about the record attempt, including the why, when, where, and how! To learn more or sign up to participate, visit hiitforhope.com Learn more about Jared at...

In this episode, I'm providing an update on the challenge as of September 2024. A big thank you to Tom Hardy from The Hancock Group for sponsoring this episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christchurch area, get in touch with Tom [email protected] Thanks also to Andrew at Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for supporting the episode. Check out their range of high performance vehicles at efmc.co.nz

Matt Callaghan became an electrician straight out of high school. He always knew he wanted to start a business and even had the idea for Zero Electrical long before it became a reality. Now, Matt’s business provides top-quality electrical services and renewables, and has quickly grown to become one of the top trusted names in the electrical industry. In this episode, I dive deep into solar electricity with Matt. It’s something I’m passionate about and we discuss everything from how to get...

In this episode, I talk about what Season 3 of the podcast will look like. I've mentioned that there will be some changes to the podcast, and now I detail what those will be and when they will begin. A massive thanks to IHF Health Club for sponsoring this episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at ihfhealthclub.co.nz And thanks to Tom Hardy from The Hancock Group for supporting the episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christchurch area, get in touch with...

In this episode, I’m joined by Hamish Mehrtens, almost a year on from his first appearance on the podcast. We talk about what has changed in the past year, business growth, goal setting, and personal development. Plus Hamish shares insights on fitness, nutrition, and his powerful strategies for tracking progress. Follow Hamish on Instagram @personaltrainerchristchurch If you want to learn more from Hamish, check out the mastermind event we’re co-hosting in November:...

In this episode, I share a new accountability hack I’ve started doing and explain how you can hack your own accountability too. A massive thanks to Andrew at Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for sponsoring this episode. Check out their range of high performance vehicles at efmc.co.nz Thanks also to IHF Health Club for supporting the episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at ihfhealthclub.co.nz

Grant Walker has completed a feat very few have. The Moab 240. A renowned endurance race, 240 miles long, across the Moab desert, that not even David Goggins completed on his first attempt. What’s even more impressive is, Grant completed the race just four years after taking up running! Join me as I chat to Grant about the race, his NZ-based call center business, plus loads more. Learn more about the Moab 240 at destinationtrailrun.com/moab And check out Grant’s business at...

This episode was recorded on my birthday! Emily and I sit down to talk about reflection, before the conversation shifts towards people. Specifically bringing people together and connecting with them. A massive thanks to IHF Health Club for sponsoring this episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at ihfhealthclub.co.nz Thanks also to Andrew at Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for supporting the episode. Check out their range of high performance vehicles at efmc.co.nz