Business Simple Podcast

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A podcast connecting aspiring entrepreneurs and growing business owners to successful people and real life, practical lessons learnt

  1. SEP 11

    My Thoughts: What's Working In Marketing In 2025 | Ep. 90

    What is working in the world of marketing in 2025? I think it's a pretty big change up from years prior, hear my thoughts in this episode

    11 min

  2. SEP 9

    What Is Needed From The Next Mayor Of Taupo? Zane Cozens | Ep. 89

    Zane is everything I am beginning to love about politics: a fresh perspective, accountability-focused, and transparent. Hear here what he sees as the future for Taupo, and the opportunities the district has, as well as his story and what has guided him to stepping into the council.

    41 min

  3. SEP 3

    My Thoughts: We're Back... What We've Been Up To | Ep. 88

    0:00 – Intro & return to the podcast 0:37 – Why the podcast paused 1:13 – Announcing the return & future plans 1:41 – Reflecting on 2025 so far 2:12 – Growth, listenership & tough decision to pause 2:57 – Balancing business responsibilities 3:24 – Challenges of rapid team growth 4:19 – Personal challenges (new parenthood) 4:40 – High client churn & delivery issues 6:01 – Sales challenges & underestimated difficulty 6:23 – Revenue drop & recovery efforts 7:13 – Refocusing on sales to stabilise 8:01 – Playing “whac-a-mole” with problems 8:38 – Culture challenges & staff poaching 9:27 – Rebuilding positive culture 10:22 – Leadership changes & restructuring 11:08 – Cutting overhead & reinvesting in delivery 11:51 – Shifting focus to dollar-producing roles 12:14 – Team adjustments & scalability 12:37 – Returning talent strengthens the team 13:17 – Lessons from staff turnover 14:11 – Systemising & onboarding new team members 15:19 – Key lesson: people quit bad culture, not hard work 16:08 – Reframing staff exits as opportunities 17:01 – Importance of consistent content & communication 18:18 – Leadership mindset & positivity 18:57 – Perfect storm of HR & client churn challenges 19:50 – Culture rebuild & lowest churn since 2022 20:37 – Culture maturing & team bonding 21:06 – Recap: bouncing back stronger 21:29 – Looking ahead to new episodes

    22 min

  4. JUL 9

    Want To Be A High Performer? Watch This - Dan Vann From Evolution Performance | Ep. 87

    Dan Vann was an epic person to interview - someone who first practised what he teaches, and really loves what he does. From professional cricketer, to sports coach, and now high performance coach, there's something in this episode for everyone.

    1h 5m

  5. JUN 29

    Remaining Adaptable and Optimistic, A 20+ Year Business Story - Kirsten Ellis From Global PC | Ep. 86

    Kirsten Ellis has an incredible story, faced with some challenges that really put yours into perspective. Her optimism, passion and open mindedness to running her business blew me away, and everyone will learn something from her story.

    58 min

  6. JUN 12

    From Mechanical Engineer To Owning A Business That Changed NZ Tax Law - Aidan Smith From Work Ride | Ep. 85

    Aidan is incredibly passionate, intelligent and well spoken.He has a unique, efficiency driven approach to businessIn this episode we covered everything from his time as a mechanical engineer, his first business, impacting New Zealand tax law and his current company, Workride.

    1h 15m

  7. MAY 28

    Doing The Time Before Starting A Business - Ashleigh Clutterbuck from THG Property Management | Ep. 84

    Ashleigh's energy is infectious, she was an amazing guest to interview. After doing 10 years employed as a property manager the time came for her to step out on her own, hear her learnings, challenges and what's working as she begins building her business.

    1h 7m

  8. MAY 12

    My Thoughts: What Working With A Business Coach Has Done For Me? | Ep. 83

    Are you thinking about hiring a business coach? This ones for you.

    10 min
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A podcast connecting aspiring entrepreneurs and growing business owners to successful people and real life, practical lessons learnt

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  • Creator
    James Wallace | Digital Simple
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © James Wallace | Digital Simple
  • Show Website
    Business Simple Podcast

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