Do It Yourself Mate

Arthur Ibbotson
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The business startup podcast where we will be chatting with local entrepreneurs that have taken the plunge and come out with a beautiful business. The highs, the lows, the dos the don'ts. We take a look back at their start-up journey from when they decided to Do It Yourself Mate.

Episodes

  1. 04/09/2025

    #11 - When AI comes for the copywriters, transition to thought leadership.

    Copywriting was one of the first industries under immediate threat from AI. Tune in to learn how Antoinette combatted this by transitioning into Thought Leadership. This episode is sponsored by www.reviewsy.co

    24 min

  2. 02/07/2025

    #10 - Relton Digital on Mastering Google Advertising.

    Tune in, as we deep dive into the mysteries of Google advertising. We talk through the best way to navigate the complicated digital marketing landscape and where best to start. Proudly brought to by https://www.reviewsy.co/ the Google Reviews Specalist.

    28 min

  3. 29/04/2025

    #️⃣9 - Mativus - Digital Marketer turned AI Website Specialist

    Join me as I interview Robbie Mould. A long-time business mentor of mine who has some wise words about the current website market. He shares some of his secrets about how to take advantage of AI and leverage this into your business. This show is proudly brought to you by https://www.reviewsy.co/

    29 min

  4. 12/10/2023

    #8 - Nest Fest - Starting a Music Festival.

    Join me as I interview Harry Pettit, who started the Hawkes Bay musical festival Nest Fest. We discuss the early years at the beautiful Blackbarn and we debunk some myths about the growth of the festival over the years.

    32 min

  5. 06/07/2023

    #7 - Epic Coffee - Adventure Coffee For The Outdoors

    Coffee and adventure, are two things that I can seriously get around. Tune in while I chat with Dasha about how she and her Dad started Epic Coffee. Epic Coffee: https://epiccoffee.co.nz/

    31 min

  6. 29/06/2023

    #6 Margin Gains - Starting An Accounting Practice.

    Today I talk with Kaison Chang, my old accounting director, who hired me for my first job out of university. We discuss the steps taken to start his own accounting practice and the challenges around buying a client base. Margin Gains: https://margingains.nz/

    31 min

  7. 22/06/2023

    #5 Shakti Mat - The Nail Bed That Became A Household Name

    From a mysterious idea on a beach, to a Castle Street flat roof, to David Beckham's feet. Tune in as I talk with Skivvy Jon about how he and George started Shakti mat and the journey that changed their lives. https://www.shaktimat.co.uk/?tw_source=google&tw_adid=484786740659&tw_campaign=2061306682&gclid=CjwKCAjw-b-kBhB-EiwA4fvKrPuy9NQFuumAbF8MdXdPRazELBtig9A1zYxM_m7atfV3su7O-uZZORoCv0sQAvD_BwE Homebrew Fire: https://open.spotify.com/track/2rGP2k40oalGDkkptCThVF?si=ac57b89615b843a8

    31 min

  8. 14/06/2023

    #4 Mission Intelligence - Digital Transformation, How To Be As Less Punishing As Possible

    James Martin tells his tale of starting an automation business during lockdown and how it has grown over the last three years. Fancy getting open heart surgery done on your business? Mission Intelligence is the team you want to talk to. https://www.missionintelligence.co.nz/

    32 min

  9. 07/06/2023

    #3 Hitch - A Ride Share Start Up Turned Carbon Emissions Calculator

    Today I chat with the lovely Claudia Grave from Hitch. We discuss her journey through the start-up process for a hitchhiking business and the pivot they have made to calculating the carbon footprint of commuting emissions. Hitch: https://www.hitcharide.co.nz/ As promised, find below the Big Booty Mix Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7iIoGoFVC1bREz5vno24NO?si=7170c5013b9a48b7

    31 min

  10. 31/05/2023

    #2 Bagged NZ - Recycling Billboards Into Bags.

    Our next guest on Do It Yourself Mate is Ben Spence from Bagged NZ. Tune in while I tear his ear off about how they have come up with a sustainable business model that recycles billboard vinyl and turns them into bags. Bagged NZ: https://www.bagged.nz/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmN2iBhCrARIsAG_G2i6EEDm_C2nlRYvM4oUH22BMhE2-3pnIu8e6MoTm5AxHHBqk2jR6_u8aAkBQEALw_wcB Electro Mellow Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0C2ADvhrVnH3gYTfJPWYa2?si=71d4000638084d2a

    26 min
  11. #1 Bespoke Kiwi - Starting a Tourism Business

    24/05/2023

    #1 Bespoke Kiwi - Starting a Tourism Business

    Welcome to the first episode of Do It Yourself Mate. Tune in while I talk to Mr Matty Hill about how he started his tourism business, Bespoke Kiwi. We discuss the highs and lows of starting a business and the struggles of being in tourism, while navigating Covid. Bespoke Kiwi: https://www.instagram.com/bespokekiwinz/?hl=en

    19 min
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About

The business startup podcast where we will be chatting with local entrepreneurs that have taken the plunge and come out with a beautiful business. The highs, the lows, the dos the don'ts. We take a look back at their start-up journey from when they decided to Do It Yourself Mate.

Information

  • Creator
    Arthur Ibbotson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Arthur Ibbotson
  • Show Website
    Do It Yourself Mate