NZ Business Owners

Podcast guest Leigh Paulden business consultant at https://ssbg.co.nz/ [https://ssbg.co.nz/] Chapters 00:00 Vision and Strategic Alignment 02:57 Purpose and Core Values 05:58 Accountability vs. Responsibility 08:42 Hiring for Growth 12:05 Communicating the Vision 14:59 Setting Achievable Goals 17:56 Balancing Growth and Delivery

Podcast guest Nicola Edie managing director of https://www.mygreenbookkeeper.co.nz/ [https://www.mygreenbookkeeper.co.nz/]Chapters00:00 Understanding Non-Profits and Their Financial Challenges02:57 Recruitment and Retention in Non-Profits05:50 Training and Onboarding New Staff09:08 Quality Reporting and Financial Management17:47 Payroll Compliance and Best PracticesTake this FREE quiz to identify the #1 threat to your business: http://findadvice.nz/I felt paralyzed by social anxiety for years—until 2014, with just $20 to my name, I decided enough was enough, and applied for a commission-only sales job.Here’s what happened next: 2014: Lead a commission-only sales team at Rayven Marketing and personally raised ~$2 million in revenue for our clients.2016: Sold Medical Therapy products via trade shows and door to door, that improved circulation, reduced musculoskeletal pain, and enhanced joint mobility.2017: Provided insurance advice as a financial adviser for Momentum Life.2018: Launched the NZ Business Owners podcast, which spotify ranked as one of the top 5% of podcasts globally.2019: Worked as an Investment Adviser with OnePlan For Retirement, advising on ~$10 million of client’s funds.Today: Founded Find Advice, a platform that connects business owners with qualified financial advisors.

Podcast guest Belinda Heunis Chief Business officer of https://www.footprintconnect.co.nz/ [https://www.footprintconnect.co.nz/] Chapters 00:00 The Call to Leadership 02:41 Motivating Teams in Challenging Industries 05:44 Onboarding and Setting Expectations 08:43 Performance Management and Metrics 11:50 Incentivizing and Recognizing Contributions 14:44 Building a Supportive Team Culture 18:04 The Four-Day Work Week 20:40 Trust and Accountability in Leadership 23:39 Collaboration and Communication 26:57 Agile Workflows and Task Management

Podcast guest Ben Sexton Managing Director of https://www.rbrecruitment.co.nz/ Chapters 00:00 Building a Strong Company Culture 03:29 Lessons from Recruitment Challenges 07:27 The Importance of Communication and Trust 11:17 Navigating Difficult Conversations 17:22 The Balance Between Kindness and Tough Love 18:35 The Value of Time in Recruitment 19:32 Navigating Difficult Employee Situations 21:55 The Importance of Leadership and Environment 23:26 Onboarding and Company Culture 27:18 Recruitment as Reverse Sales 29:28 Building a Personal Network for Recruitment 34:14 Aligning Vision and Values for Success

Podcast guest Vincent Naidu https://vincilawyers.com/people/detail/vincent-naidu/ [https://vincilawyers.com/people/detail/vincent-naidu/] Chapters 00:00 Understanding Legal Obligations in Business 08:59 Choosing the Right Business Structure 14:58 The Consequences of Poor Director and Shareholder Choices 30:07 The Importance of Shareholder Agreements 44:57 Best Practices for Setting Up a Business