Recorded At Red Nine

Andy Rowe

Recording At Red Nine is all about the people behind the places we love. Hosted by Andy Rowe, each episode is a laid-back chat with the founders, creators, and characters shaping life in Canterbury, from bar owners and brands to entrepreneurs and storytellers doing cool things in our backyard. It’s part business, part culture, and all about real conversations. We’ll dig into how ideas started, the risks people took, what it actually takes to build something her. Whether you’re running a business yourself or just love hearing how people make things happen, Recorded At Red Nine is where those stories come to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The Earthquake That Sparked a Children’s Book Company

    What if a boozy rosé lunch and a magnitude 7.1 earthquake were the unlikely origins of a children's book business? That's exactly the story Hannah Davison tells in this episode. Hannah is the co-founder of My Big Moments — a range of children's books backed by neuroscience, child psychology and play therapy, designed to help kids aged 2–7 navigate the big milestones and challenges of early life. Think: new siblings, starting school, going to hospital, grief and loss, and building resilience. The books can even be personalised, putting your child in the story as the empowered helper rather than the one in distress. In this conversation, Hannah talks about how the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake — waking up to a freight train sound, running through broken glass in bare feet, jumpstarting a car with bricks falling off the roof — drove home exactly why this project had to exist. She also gets into the science behind why hearing your own name fires your neurons, the Einstein quote that guides her business philosophy, how a spontaneous conversation about leaking boobs led to a multi-award-winning podcast, and why trusting your intuition might be the best business advice there is. 📚 My Big Moments 🌐 Website: https://mybigmoments.com 📸 Instagram: @mybigmoments 🎙️ Untidy Podcast (Hannah & Matilda Green) 🌐 Website: https://www.untidypodcast.com 📸 Instagram: @untidypodcast 🎙️ Red Nine Studios 🌐 Website: https://www.redninestudios.com 📸 Instagram: @recordedatrednine 🎧 Recorded at: @redninestudios Chapters 0:00 – Intro 0:39 – What is My Big Moments? 1:11 – The books: topics, ages, and what they actually do 3:32 – Starting school, hospital visits, grief — why the big stuff matters 6:18 – Born over a boozy rosé lunch with business partner Flicka Williams 7:37 – The 2016 Kaikōura earthquake: waking up to a freight train 9:46 – "There is nothing I can do to protect my children" 11:11 – Getting out of the house: bricks, glass, bare feet 13:11 – Jumpstarting the car with the roof falling apart 15:03 – Pushing boulders off the road in your pyjamas 16:38 – The morning after: it wasn't a bad dream 16:58 – How the earthquake became the "why" behind the books 18:28 – Resilience, trauma, and turning hard experiences into superpowers 19:44 – Working with neuroscientists, psychologists and play therapists 21:40 – Why personalisation isn't just cute — it fires neurons 22:14 – Three years of work, then COVID hits the launch 24:00 – The unstoppable drive to put this thing into the world 25:10 – Pivoting during COVID: supporting parents instead of selling 26:28 – How Matilda Green came into the picture 28:29 – The conversation that became the Untidy podcast 30:09 – Business advice: what would you tell Red9 Studios? 30:58 – The Einstein quote that guides everything 32:04 – Trusting your intuition: 100% alignment, every time 33:23 – Expand your consciousness — the best advice Hannah has 34:14 – Where to find My Big Moments and Untidy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    From Caravan Startup to a Trillion-Dollar Vision

    In this episode of Recorded at Red Nine, we sit down with one of the founders of Partly — the Christchurch-based startup transforming the global automotive supply chain using AI. If you’ve ever had a car repaired, you’ve experienced the inefficiencies firsthand. Wrong parts. Delays. Supplementary orders. Wasted time. Insurance costs blowing out. Partly is solving that. By using AI to identify the exact parts required for a repair — down to the precise SKU — and intelligently selecting the optimal supplier, Partly is eliminating billions in inefficiency across one of the world’s largest industries. With over 120 people across Christchurch, Auckland, London, Manila and San Francisco, and four funding rounds behind them, Partly is building what could become one of New Zealand’s most ambitious global tech companies. We cover: • Why 95% accuracy in parts ordering is still a huge problem • How AI can identify car damage from video • Why project selection is the most important decision in business • The difference between good opportunities and great ones • What it really takes to raise venture capital • And why this could be a trillion-dollar opportunity This is a story about ambition, scale and building from Canterbury to the world. — 🎙 Hosted by Andy Rowe 📍 Filmed at Red Nine Studios - https://www.redninestudios.com 🌍 Businesses Building Canterbury Subscribe for more stories from the founders and operators shaping the region. CHAPTERS 01:01 The Broken Parts Ordering System 03:55 Why 95% Accuracy Is Still a Huge Problem 05:20 The Two Big Problems Partly Solves 07:28 AI Analysing Vehicle Damage From Video 08:54 Why Car Manufacturers Make It Complicated 10:53 Standardising 30,000 Parts Per Vehicle 12:20 From Homeschool to Startup Founder 14:33 Building a Business From a Caravan 17:01 The Most Important Rule in Business: Project Selection 18:38 Saying No to “Good” 19:46 Why They Shut Down Their First Company 22:28 Growing Partly to 120+ Staff Globally 23:54 Brutal Reflection and Cutting Average 25:01 Are They in the Black or the Red? 27:10 Raising Venture Capital 29:02 The Trillion Dollar Opportunity 30:40 Thinking in Decades, Not Years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    From Dropping Out to Building a Startup Used by Thousands

    What if you never had to worry about tax again? In this episode, we sit down with Luke Kilworth, the founder of Lodg, a New Zealand startup solving one of the biggest problems for self-employed people: tax. From dropping out of school and working for free for 18 months… to losing an entire dev team overnight… to building a platform now used by thousands of Kiwis — this is a real, unfiltered look at what it takes to build a business. We also dive into: • The biggest mistake new business owners make • Why most people fail (and how to avoid it) • Lessons learned from top NZ entrepreneur Nick Mowbray • And the mindset shift that can fast-track your success If you’re self-employed, starting a business, or thinking about it — this episode is a must-watch. ⸻ Check out Lodg 👉 https://www.lodg.co.nz 👉 https://www.instagram.com/lodg.nz/ Lodg automatically takes your tax as you earn, pays it to the IRD, and handles your returns, so you never get caught out with a big bill again. ⸻ 🎙 Produced by Red Nine Studios 👉 @redninestudios.com ⸻ 📲 Follow for more @recordedatrednine ⸻ Listen on podcast platforms Spotify / Apple / wherever you get your podcasts ⸻ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:13 What is Lodg? 01:05 The problem with tax when you go self-employed 01:27 How Lodg is different to Xero 02:09 Where the idea came from (age 15) 03:03 The Brooksfield connection 04:29 Turning a problem into a product 05:29 How Lodg actually works (GST, expenses, tax) 06:40 Growth plans (sole traders → companies) 07:13 The reality of the first 6 months 07:41 Working for free for 18 months 09:07 Why more people are going self-employed 09:37 The brutal truth about business 10:44 Losing the entire dev team overnight 11:43 The “fail fast” mindset 12:40 Dropping out of school 15:02 Learning from successful people 16:40 What makes Nick Mowbray successful 18:52 Why environment matters 22:38 What success looks like for Lodg 23:38 Growth to 3000 users 24:41 Advice for building a business 26:55 Where to find Lodg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

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    From Greymouth to 130 Million Users | The Lumin Story

    How do you go from nobody knowing your product to 1 million users in a month? In this episode, I sit down with the founder of Lumin to talk about building a product from Christchurch that now helps businesses around the world create, edit, collaborate on and sign documents online. We talk about: - how Lumin started - how they found product-market fit - why solving visible frustration online can lead to massive growth - what Stanford taught him about scaling - how AI and ecosystems are changing software - why Christchurch is producing globally ambitious companies Lumin started as a PDF editing tool and has grown into a broader productivity platform covering document editing, collaboration, agreements and e-signing. Check out Lumin here: @ If you enjoy conversations about startups, Canterbury business, founders and growth, subscribe for more. Recorded at Red Nine Studios, Christchurch. CHAPTERS 00:38 What Lumin actually does 02:15 How Lumin handles contracts 03:09 Stanford and the US startup world 05:03 Why he went to Stanford after building Lumin 06:02 From engineering to software 06:59 The homemade boat story 10:20 Lessons from engineering in Christchurch 12:25 Why he built Lumin 13:32 His earlier app success before Lumin 15:10 How Lumin got 1 million users in a month 17:13 From startup to 130 million users 20:00 AI, ChatGPT and where Lumin fits 21:16 Why ecosystems matter in business 22:37 Christchurch’s growth mindset 23:41 The founder ecosystem in Christchurch 25:39 Why Lumin went global first 28:12 Advice for young founders 29:34 Build the plane while flying it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  5. 1 DAY AGO

    From One Truck to a Transport Empire

    How do you go from one spray truck in 1975 to a transport business with around 250 trucks and 300 staff? In this episode, Andy Rowe sits down with Philip Wareing to unpack the story behind Philip Wareing Limited — from the early days of buying his first spray truck, to building a transport group through acquisitions, hard work, community support, and long-term thinking. Philip shares how the business grew from one truck into a major Mid Canterbury operation, why Methven played such an important role in that journey, and the lessons he’s learned from 50 years in business. They also talk about hiring, staff retention, business failures, succession, community sponsorship, and the simple advice Philip still believes in: “Just work an hour longer than everyone else each day.” This is a great conversation about business, resilience, legacy, and what it really takes to build something that lasts. Links Philip Wareing Limited: philipwareing.co.nz Red Nine Studios: redninestudios.com Chapters 00:39 What is Philip Wareing Limited? 01:23 Starting with one truck in 1975 03:40 The early days and first big decisions 04:36 Growing fast: 10,000 to 23,000 acres 05:17 The dream of owning a farm 08:04 Why Methven helped the business grow 11:07 Scaling to 250 trucks and 300 staff 15:23 Hiring lessons: one good, one average, one dud 24:35 Business advice: work one hour longer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  6. 1 DAY AGO

    From Radiographer to Retail Founder

    Amy from Addie & Lou joins us on Recorded at Red Nine to share the real story behind building a boutique retail business. From growing up in Kaikōura and working as a radiographer, to opening a homewares store that now has locations in both Kaikōura and Christchurch, Amy’s journey is full of lessons, risks and a few hilarious mistakes along the way. Including the time she accidentally ordered $17,000 worth of candles. We talk about: • Starting a retail business with no formal business experience • The early mistakes every founder makes • Why the Addie & Lou café was never part of the original plan • The reality of running a retail store during tough economic times • Learning about margins, stock and imports the hard way • And the unexpected stories that come with running a business Recorded at Red Nine is a podcast exploring the stories of the people building businesses across Canterbury and beyond. ⸻ 🎙 Hosted by Andy Rowe 📍 Recorded at Red Nine Studios – Christchurch 🌍 Businesses Building Canterbury CHAPTERS 01:44 Why They Had a Wedding in Bali 03:24 What Is Addie & Lou? 04:48 Rebranding the Store in 4 Days 05:51 Starting a Business Just Before COVID 06:56 Growing Up Working on a Farm 08:05 Why She Started the Business 09:17 What Addie & Lou Actually Is 10:41 Opening the Christchurch Store 12:29 The Cafe That Was Never the Plan 14:09 Lessons from Running a Business 15:30 The $17,000 Candle Order 17:39 Learning Business the Hard Way 20:17 How Retail Buying Works 21:17 Are They in the Black or the Red? 22:15 The Catfish Dating Story 26:19 Meeting Her Partner Dan 27:22 Moving Into Wholesale 28:51 Where to Find Addie & Lou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  7. 1 DAY AGO

    From Sleeping in a Garage to Financial Education

    In this episode of Recorded At Red Nine, Andy Rowe sits down with mortgage advisor and Fresh Moni founder Willie Leota. Willie shares his powerful story growing up in a family of seven kids sleeping in a garage, learning the hard lessons of money, and eventually building a career in banking and finance. Today, he’s on a mission to help Pacific and Māori communities better understand the financial system through his platform Fresh Moni — a financial education podcast and platform designed to make money conversations more accessible. From cultural differences around money to the realities of home ownership in New Zealand, this conversation explores how financial knowledge can transform lives. We talk about: • Growing up with seven kids sharing a garage • Why Western financial systems can be difficult for Pacific communities • Lessons learned working in banking • Why people who look wealthy often aren’t • The mission behind the Fresh Moni podcast • Why home ownership in New Zealand isn’t impossible 🎙 Hosted by Andy Rowe 📍 Recorded at Red Nine Studios – Christchurch Recorded At Red Nine explores the stories of people building businesses, ideas and communities across Canterbury. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:10 What is Fresh Moni? 02:00 Why Pacific communities struggle with finance 04:00 The cultural difference around money 06:40 Growing up with seven kids in one house 09:00 Discovering there was another way to live 12:00 Lessons learned working in banking 15:00 Why wealthy people don’t always look wealthy 18:00 Playing rugby in Scotland 20:00 Reconnecting with culture in Samoa 23:30 Understanding his parents’ struggles 25:00 The mission behind Fresh Moni 26:00 Advice for starting a business 27:00 Advice for getting your first mortgage 29:00 The biggest myth about buying property 30:20 Where to find Willie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  8. 1 DAY AGO

    How BOMA Turned Crusaders Culture Into a Leadership Blueprint

    What if leadership development didn’t feel boring, forced, or forgettable? In this episode, Andy Rowe sits down with Kaila Cobin, founder of BOMA, a leadership development organisation focused on building intentional, intelligent, and courageous leaders. Kaila explains how BOMA uses sport to teach values-based leadership, and how their partnership with the Crusaders led to the creation of the Crusaders Leadership Program — now attracting participants from over 35 countries. They unpack what makes the Crusaders such a powerful leadership case study, why most leadership programs fail, and how culture, accountability, and deliberate action drive sustained success. The conversation also dives into entrepreneurship, courage, hard conversations, and why great leaders don’t need anger to hold high standards. If you’re building a business, leading a team, or trying to communicate better — this episode is packed with practical insight. ⸻ 🔗 Learn more BOMA New Zealand: https://nz.boma.global Kaila Cobin: @bomanewzealand Red Nine Studios: https://www.redninestudios.com CHAPTERS 00:49 What is BOMA? 01:09 The Crusaders Leadership Program explained 01:19 Why the Crusaders caught Andy’s attention 01:59 Why Crusaders leaders stand out 03:55 Why most leadership training feels boring 04:22 How BOMA made leadership compelling 05:25 How BOMA partnered with the Crusaders 06:12 Why the Crusaders’ legacy is built on culture 06:43 What makes the Crusaders such strong leaders 06:57 The four leadership pillars 07:34 Why most values exercises fail 08:38 Turning values into real standards 09:43 The honesty card story 11:13 Why players still carry it today 11:56 What makes Crusaders leaders different 13:00 Starting young as an entrepreneur 14:10 Selling books as a kid 16:04 The reality of entrepreneurship 17:59 The voice of self-doubt 18:45 Greatness and agony are bedfellows 19:30 Fear vs excitement 19:58 Separating self-worth from business 20:30 A Stoic approach to fear 21:36 Training with Brené Brown 23:17 BOMA vs Dare to Lead 24:11 Why hard conversations matter 24:39 The hard conversations framework 26:55 The five types of conversations 28:08 How to ask for what you want 28:25 Asking for sales, sponsorship or pay rises 30:15 Communicating your value 31:30 Where to find BOMA 31:44 One leadership lesson 31:59 Why great leaders don’t need anger 33:21 Frustration vs effective leadership 34:28 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
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Recording At Red Nine is all about the people behind the places we love. Hosted by Andy Rowe, each episode is a laid-back chat with the founders, creators, and characters shaping life in Canterbury, from bar owners and brands to entrepreneurs and storytellers doing cool things in our backyard. It’s part business, part culture, and all about real conversations. We’ll dig into how ideas started, the risks people took, what it actually takes to build something her. Whether you’re running a business yourself or just love hearing how people make things happen, Recorded At Red Nine is where those stories come to life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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