Better Business Better Life is hosted by EOS Implementer - Debra Chantry-Taylor

People Episodes

Jan. 31, 2022

EXPERT SPOTLIGHT - Digital authority and authenticity with Alex Morri…

Alex Morris is a digital marketer, digital marketing consultant and business owner of To the Moon Digital. In this episode he discusses building digital authority and authenticity in order to tap into your ideal audience. He shares his process when working with clients, as well as the successes and…

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Jan. 10, 2022

Work with AND love your family! with Sara B Stern - Episode 37 of Bet…

Sara B Stern is the former director of the nationally recognized Family Business Center at the University of Saint Thomas, a Certified EOS Implementer™ and the founder of The Sage Pages she helps her clients get real, simple results. In this podcast, Sara shares many real-life stories and tips f…

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Nov. 1, 2021

Failure isn't a person, it's a moment! with CocoVinny Zaldivar - Epis…

CocoVinny Zaldivar has been an entrepreneur since 16 years old. In this episode, he shares his ups and downs through the pandemic and how he's never had an exit strategy. Despite the uncertainty and losing several million dollars revenue in the lockdown, CocoVinny used this time to focus on what wa…

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Oct. 25, 2021

Be BRAVE with Duncan Shand - Episode 28 of Better Business, Better Li…

Duncan Shand is the founder of Young Shand, one of New Zealand's top creative agencies. In this episode, he shares the highs and lows of his business journey and the lessons he learnt along the way. Listen to the full episode to learn from Duncan’s experiences and find out how being brave can bring…

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Oct. 18, 2021

EXPERT SPOTLIGHT - From Good to Great with John Maybury - Episode 27 …

John Maybury is a presentation coach specialising in video content. In this episode, John discusses how to build trust and communicate your value, no matter what business you’re in. He shares how he hasn’t always been comfortable speaking in front of an audience or a camera lens. Discover how John’…

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Oct. 11, 2021

I consider it my $2million MBA with Kimberley Ramsay - Episode 26 of …

Kimberley Ramsay is the co-founder of Vidzing, a paid live-streaming platform. In this episode she shares how she identified a gap in the available streaming platforms, turning an idea into a business with no tech knowledge or experience. She discusses the pros of not having a technical background,…

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Oct. 4, 2021

It's not about the Money... But it is! with Sam Stubbs - Episode 25 o…

Sam Stubbs is the founder of the nonprofit KiwiSaver fund Simplicity. A reformed investment banker and stockbroker his career also spans politics, philosophy and technology. In this podcast, Sam shares that he didn't start KiwiSaver to make money - rather help other people have dignity in retireme…

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Sept. 27, 2021

From Team Member to Team Leader with Stanley Henry - Episode 24 of Be…

Stanley is the founder of the fast-growing digital agency, The Attention Seeker. In this podcast episode, Stanley talks about the lessons he learned from that journey, about how he gave up alcohol, whilst still working in the hospitality industry and takes us on his heroes journey to develop and la…

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Aug. 30, 2021

LOCKDOWN SPECIAL - Guilt free weekends with Justine Parsons - Episode…

Justine Parsons is the Visionary / Founder at Your Virtual Assistant. The company has around 30 virtual assistants and Virtual Business Managers, based all around New Zealand. In this episode, you will understand how Justine was able to do what she loves and takes her weekends off, without feeling …

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Aug. 16, 2021

EXPERT SPOTLIGHT - Success is no accident! with Drew Knowles - Episod…

Drew Knowles is the Partner, Vice-President of Influential U. Influential U produces life-changing journeys from isolated, non-reproducible success to holistic, whole-life satisfaction. In this episode, Drew shares with us how you can have more influence in life.

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Aug. 9, 2021

Growth Junkies Unite with Emily Ransone - Episode 21 of Better Busine…

Emily is the owner of SideMark, which she started 7 years ago. In this episode, she shares with us what being a growth junkie really is and how she has created a multi-faceted career, as co-owner of the business, a Professional EOS Coach and Business Coach, a published Author and a peer-group facil…

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July 26, 2021

The power of focus, discipline & believing with Renee Russo - Episode…

Renee Russo is a highly respected entrepreneurial business coach dedicated to helping people get more out of their businesses. Effective in teaching leadership teams a proven methodology and tools that empower them to get Vision, Traction, Healthy. In this episode, she talks about how she worked wi…

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July 21, 2021

EXPERT SPOTLIGHT - 'Use your mind to get what you want' with Gary Wal…

Gary Walker is a behaviour change specialist. With a background in psychology, neuroscience and strategic leadership he focuses on persuasive communication and better thinking and his true passion is sustainability. In this episode, Gary shares how powerful our mind can be and what we can do to act…

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July 12, 2021

Sailing forward with your business with Steve Morris - Episode 17 of …

Steve Morries is a Professional EOS Implementer, is certified in the LEGO Serious Play method, and teaches, facilitates and coaches individuals, leaders, and business leadership teams on their voyage to success. In this episode, Steve shares the three key things he would recommend people to look at…

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June 7, 2021

Elevate the genius around you with Dan Williams - Episode 12 of Bette…

Dan Williams is a Certified EOS® Implementer and has more than 20 years experience in the IT industry. He is the former CEO of Australian MSP and certified Great Place to Work, Powernet. In this episode, Dan shares with me his journey to exit and how it's important to elevate those around you in or…

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May 31, 2021

Down the Rabbit Hole with David Serville - Episode 11 of Better Busin…

David Serville is a driven entrepreneur with expertise in the franchising and service sectors. In this episode, David talks with me and takes us through his journey from that small business loan to a 'not so overnight success' group of companies that now employs 100s of staff. He shares with us ho…

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March 15, 2021

How to work together in your business & stay married with Nick & Jeni…

Nick and Jeni Clift are the owners and Directors of DWM Solutions, now merged with Milan Industries Group. They have been working together in their own businesses for close to 25 years. Nick is Director of MIG, and holds the role of Visionary. Jeni is Head of People and Culture at MIG. She also has…

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March 8, 2021

Creating Freedom: Do what you love, with people you love working with…

Maurice Dubey is the Executive Director of Q4 Associates, the digital workforce specialists. In this episode, we talked about doing what you love, with people you love and how to secure new customers you want to work with as well as the tools that you actually use to help people uncover what they …

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March 1, 2021

Reducing Stress & Overwhelm with Seth Gleeson - Episode 8 of Better B…

Seth Gleeson is born from a desire to work in a more client-centric and solutions-driven environment, the business leverages Seth’s 25+ years of retail and commercial fit-out experience to run a business focused on great people and great service. Seth Gleeson and Datum Projects have been making lif…

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Feb. 15, 2021

Sustainable Business, Better Profit with Dave Rouse - Episode 6 of Be…

Dave Rouse is a Kiwi born entrepreneur, who grew up between the bush in the Waitakeres, and working on an organic farm in his teenage years. Dave was a founding trustee of Sea Cleaners Trust, but has since channeled all his focus into CarbonClick. In this episode, Dave shares how to create better p…

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Feb. 7, 2021

EXPERT SPOTLIGHT - Better thinking for a better business: How to beco…

Verity Craft is an entrepreneur, writer, consultant, speaker (and musical theatre nerd!) based in Auckland, New Zealand. Together with founder Christina Wedgwood, she’s built content agency Intelligent Ink into the experts on thought leadership content in New Zealand. In this podcast, Verity talks …

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Jan. 27, 2021

KISS (Keep it Simple Stupid) with Richard Macdonald - Episode 3 of Be…

In this episode, Richard Macdonald shares how he manages to keep ideas fresh, simplify the business and still travels the world, despite Covid. He has pioneered bottled water sales in NZ, designed and launched Virgin Kiwi, Crew and Edge brands of mineral water. He also relaunched the Alexanders bra…

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Jan. 20, 2021

Managing the People Issues (or How to let people go!) with Tony Falke…

In this episode, I am joined by Tony Falkenstein who will be sharing his experiences with the Topic of ‘Managing the People Issues’. Tony was born in Auckland, and has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland. He is a serial entrepreneur, who has started over 50 companies. In this epi…

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Jan. 12, 2021

Happy Wife, Happy Life with Warner Cowin - Episode 1 of Better Busine…

In this episode, Warner Cowin describes himself as a business development pro, social outcomes champion, Maori Entrepreneur, Veteran and Engineer. Warner was a late bloomer as an Entrepreneur - spending his early years in the air force, in corporate life (such as Downer and Metronet rail) and trave…

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