Business Skills Should Be Part Of Every Apprenticeship

Business Skills Should Be Part Of Every Apprenticeship

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity [https://fixity.co.nz/]. Our guest is Mike Smith, Director of Woodsmith Building Co. Larissa sits down with Mike to chat about the reality of running a construction business in today’s market and how learning the business side of building completely changed the way he operates. Mike shares how business coaching, live job tracking and understanding his numbers gave him the confidence to stop competing on cheap pricing and start building a sustainable company. From pricing jobs properly to tracking costs and improving cashflow, Mike shares the systems and lessons that helped him gain more confidence. They also unpack why so many builders struggle after going out on their own, the dangers of underpricing work, and why Mike believes business skills should be taught as part of every trade apprenticeship. If you’re in construction, trades or small business, this episode offers a real-world look at what it actually takes to build a profitable company in a tough market. Huge thanks to Mike for featuring in this episode! Connect with him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-smith-woodsmithbuilding/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-smith-woodsmithbuilding/] Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nz [https://fixity.co.nz/] Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz [https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz] This podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.fanaticals.co.nz [https://www.fanaticals.co.nz/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How to Get More Value From Your Business Assets

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity [https://fixity.co.nz/]. Our guest is Mike Edmonds, Managing Director at Number 8 Solutions, an asset realisation platform helping NZ businesses get the best return on assets they no longer need. Mike is on the ground every day dealing with distressed construction businesses and he's got a front row seat to what's really happening in the sector right now. Mike and Larissa dig into the hidden costs that are catching construction businesses out, why so many are struggling to stay afloat, and what business owners can do today to free up cash and buy themselves more runway. If you're in construction or running an SME, this one is packed with practical advice you can act on immediately. Huge thanks to Mike for featuring in this episode! Connect with her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-edmonds-816a0721/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-edmonds-816a0721/] Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nz [https://fixity.co.nz/] Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz [https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz] This podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.fanaticals.co.nz [https://www.fanaticals.co.nz/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Challenges Facing NZ's Construction Sector

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity [https://fixity.co.nz/]. Our guest is Vicki Hill - Founder of Kiwi Cladding Vicki shares her journey building a manufacturing business from the ground up in New Zealand — from the early days of backing herself with no industry experience, to navigating the challenges of running a factory, managing staff and competing in a market dominated by much larger players. Vicki and Larissa also dig into the bigger picture facing the construction sector right now — from the slowdown in new builds and rising costs, to the pressures on local manufacturers trying to keep up with cheaper imports.Vicki shares how Kiwi Cladding is staying lean, managing costs and getting through one of this tough period. Huge thanks to Vicki for featuring in this episode! Connect with her here: //www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-hill-0753984/ [ //www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-hill-0753984/] Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nz [https://fixity.co.nz/] Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz [https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz] This podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.fanaticals.co.nz [https://www.fanaticals.co.nz/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Kiwi Company Electrifying the Marine Industry

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity [https://fixity.co.nz/]. Our guest is Fiona Bycroft, CEO of Naut, a New Zealand company building high-powered electric propulsion systems for boats. Electric boats aren’t just a future idea — they’re already on the water. With strong performance, lower running costs and real-world use across commercial applications like ferries, tourism and aquaculture, the shift is already underway. Fiona shares how Naut identified a gap in the market and turned it into a growing business, and why adoption is now starting to accelerate as awareness catches up with the technology. She unpacks what it takes to build in a capital-intensive industry, the importance of partnerships and where the biggest opportunities lie as this space continues to evolve. Huge thanks to Fiona for featuring in this episode! Connect with her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-bycroft/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-bycroft/] Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nz [https://fixity.co.nz/] Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz [https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz] This podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.fanaticals.co.nz [https://www.fanaticals.co.nz/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How Social Media is Misleading Young Investors

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity [https://fixity.co.nz/]. Our guest is James McCombe, founder of Pilot, a fintech startup tackling the growing influence of financial content on social media. James explains how the rise of the creator economy has blurred the line between entertainment and financial advice. With millions of young investors learning about trading through influencers, the risks are significant — especially when the people giving advice may not have the knowledge or accountability behind it. James shares why this problem is growing globally and how Pilot is building technology designed to add transparency and trust to online investing. He discusses the challenges of building a fintech startup, working with regulators and why surrounding yourself with the right people is critical when trying to solve a problem at scale. Huge thanks to James for featuring in this episode! Connect with him here: https://nz.linkedin.com/in/jmccombe [https://nz.linkedin.com/in/jmccombe] Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nz [https://fixity.co.nz/] Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz [https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz] This podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.fanaticals.co.nz [https://www.fanaticals.co.nz/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.