Episodes

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’…

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,…

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…

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…

Apologies for the short break in the podcast episodes. With the sudden lockdown in New Zealand & extended lockdown in Auckland, I found myself caught up with lots of work to do with clients to help them get through it. On top...

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 …

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.

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…

Daniel Davies is a founder, owner and leader in six successful companies in varying industries, and is now responsible for bringing the tools of EOS®, The Entrepreneurial Operating System®, into Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region. Daniel shares some tips on what the EOS life really …

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…

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…

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…

In this episode with Ryan J. Melton from One Plan for Retirement, we talked about how to retire in style, without stress. Ryan also shared why he's Ryan 'J' Melton, some of his big accomplishments professionally and personally, how he approaches sales and the use of social media and podcasts to bui…

Richard Conway describes himself as Entrepreneur, father, author, columnist and investor. He is the Founder and CEO of Pure SEO, New Zealand's most awarded search agency. They have been in the Deloitte fast 500 for 7 years in a row, so he knows how to grow a business. But as he says, "Success is no…

Scott Rusnak is an accomplished business owner. He is now a Certified EOS Implementer whose passion is helping business owners and burgeoning entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses so they can live the life they want. In this podcast, we talk about how success isn’t rocket science..…

In this podcast, I am joined with Sarah Lochhed-MacMillan, the general manager of Geneva Capital, a subsidiary of Geneva Finance. Sarah talked about the pros and cons of invoice financing and how you can use it to accelerate growth in your business. Sarah also shares her top 3 tips for businesses, …

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…

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…

Hi this is Debra, the host of the Better Business Better Life Podcast. Thanks so much for listening in. I’ve really enjoyed chatting to our guests & asking them about their journeys – I hope you have too. You may have noticed...

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…

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 …

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…

In this episode with Suzi McAlpine we discussed the launch of her new book - "Beyond Burnout - a New Zealand Guide. How to spot it, stop it and stamp it out." Suzi McAlpine is a Leadership Development Specialist and author of award-winning leadership blog, The Leader’s Digest. In this podcast, she …

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…