Fix & Fly

Fixity

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Fix & Fly is the podcast helping fix themselves up and fly! Each fortnight, we unpack common SME business problems and discuss how to fix them before they become major issues. Larissa has spent over 20 years at top firms like EY & Deloitte and has fixed these same problems time & time again. Hosted by Larissa Logan, presented by Fixity. Podcast produced by Fanaticals.

11 hrs ago

Jim Marsh – Director, High Performer Building | Fix & Fly Podcast

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from ⁠Fixity⁠. Our guest is Jim Marsh, Director at High Performer Building. Jim believes the biggest challenge facing New Zealand's construction industry isn't rising costs or a slowing market—it's our resistance to change. In this episode, Jim shares why the industry needs to move beyond traditional thinking and start focusing on long-term performance, quality and value. From embracing new technology and smarter systems to improving collaboration across the sector, he explains why building better homes starts with changing the way we think. Whether you're a builder, developer, business owner or homeowner, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on where New Zealand construction is heading and what it will take to lead the industry into the future. Huge thanks to Jim for featuring in this episode! Connect with him here: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-marsh-688a021aa/ Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: ⁠https://fixity.co.nz⁠ Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: ⁠https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz⁠ This podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: ⁠https://www.fanaticals.co.nz⁠ Hosted on Acast. See ⁠acast.com/privacy⁠ for more information.

25 min
18 June

Legal Advice NZ Construction Businesses Are Missing

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from ⁠Fixity⁠. Our next guest is John Stephens, Partner at Cuncannon, a boutique law firm specialising in commercial, regulatory and litigation needs. John and Larissa dig into the real legal challenges facing NZ's construction sector — from understanding your contracts before you sign them, to what happens when retentions aren't paid and how to protect yourself if a head contractor goes under. John shares why subcontractors are the most vulnerable in the chain, why getting legal advice early is the single best investment you can make, and why communication and transparency are the difference between a successful project and an expensive dispute. If you're a subcontractor, head contractor or developer, this episode is packed with practical advice that could save your business. Huge thanks to John for featuring in this episode! Connect with him here: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-stephens-9303182a/ Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: ⁠https://fixity.co.nz⁠ Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: ⁠https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz⁠ This podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: ⁠https://www.fanaticals.co.nz

26 min
4 June

Stroke Survivor on a Mission To Help Others

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity. Our guest is Jamie Summers, Stroke Aotearoa NZ Board Member and Health15 Ambassador. After suffering a stroke in 2019, Jamie turned his own experience into a mission — bringing health and wellness checks directly to construction sites across New Zealand. Jamie shares why tradies are among the hardest people to get in front of when it comes to health, why up to 80% of strokes are preventable and what the construction sector needs to do to take the health of its people as seriously as it takes safety. He opens up about the mental burden of serious illness and why stress and burnout in the sector are warning signs that can't be ignored. If you work in construction or run a business with a team, this episode could change how you think about looking after your people. Huge thanks to Jamie for featuring in this episode! Connect with him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-summers-1ab3b23b/ Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nz Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz This podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.fanaticals.co.nz

26 min
21 May

Business Skills Should Be Part Of Every Apprenticeship

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity. 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/ Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nz Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz This podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.fanaticals.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 min
7 May

How to Get More Value From Your Business Assets

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity. 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/ Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nz Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz This podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.fanaticals.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min
23 Apr

Challenges Facing NZ's Construction Sector

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity. 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/ Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nz Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz This podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.fanaticals.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 min
9 Apr

Kiwi Company Electrifying the Marine Industry

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity. 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/ Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nz Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz This podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.fanaticals.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 min
26 Mar

How Social Media is Misleading Young Investors

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity. 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 Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nz Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz This podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.fanaticals.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 min

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6 Ratings

Fix & Fly is the podcast helping fix themselves up and fly! Each fortnight, we unpack common SME business problems and discuss how to fix them before they become major issues. Larissa has spent over 20 years at top firms like EY & Deloitte and has fixed these same problems time & time again. Hosted by Larissa Logan, presented by Fixity. Podcast produced by Fanaticals.

Creator

Fixity
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

33
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Fixity
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