Across The Table With David Melse

Ep 133. The Two Year Update! w/ Emily

This is a big one! It’s the two year update on the $10 million in 10 years challenge. I sit down with Emily to reflect on year two of the challenge. What I’ve learned, what was different in year two, what was my key takeaway from the second year, and what do years 3-10 look like?
A big thank you to Tom Hardy for sponsoring this episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christchurch area, get in touch with Tom @tomhardychch
And thanks to Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for supporting the episode. Check out their range of high performance vehicles at efmc.co.nz

Ep 132. Tiktok Blew Up This 20 Year Old's Business (Oakley Inkersell)

Oakley Inkersell is not your typical 20 year old. Growing up exposed to business, he always knew he wanted to have his own business. But his high school years pulled him away from that goal. It wasn’t until he discovered a business class that his passion for business was reignited. Not content with learning in a classroom, Oakley left university to start a car detailing business and fulfil his childhood goal.
Join me as we talk about Oakley’s childhood, why he chose car detailing, how he used Tiktok to grow his business, taking big risks, and so much more.
Check out Cleaner Cars at cleanercars.nz
A big thank you to Casbolts, authorised dealer of Honda and Ducati motorcycles, for sponsoring this episode. Check them out at casboltsmotorcycles.co.nz
And thanks to Tom Hardy for supporting the episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christchurch area, get in touch with Tom @tomhardychch

Ep 131. The Unexpected Benefits Of 75 Hard w/ Emily

I’m joined again by co-host Emily to talk about our experiences from doing 75 hard.
Find out why we decided to do it, how we’re approaching the challenge, our biggest takeaways from it, and the benefits of doing it together as a couple.
A big thank you to IHF Health Club for sponsoring this episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at ihfhealthclub.co.nz
And thanks to Casbolts, authorised dealer of Honda and Ducati motorcycles, for supporting the episode. Check them out at casboltsmotorcycles.co.nz

Ep 130. Talking Tattoos With A Tattoo Artist (The Doom Room)

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Josh (@corpsewizardtattoos), a tattoo artist and owner of The Doom Room. Josh’s passion and knowledge of the tattoo industry is evident throughout our conversation.
We dive deep into all things tattoos including the most painful part of the body to get tattooed, tattoo technology, Josh tattooing himself during lockdown, awkward tattoo sessions, and how The Doom Room came to be.
Check out The Doom Room on Instagram @thedoomroomnz
A massive thanks to Andrew at Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for sponsoring this episode. Check out their range of high performance vehicles at efmc.co.nz
Thanks also to IHF Health Club for supporting the episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at ihfhealthclub.co.nz

Ep 129. My Top 6 Books Of 2024 w/ Emily

I’m joined again by Emily in this episode to talk about one of my favourite topics, books! Find out what we’re currently reading and my top 6 books of 2024.
Buy Back Your Time - Dan Martell 
24 Assets - Daniel Priestley 
Can’t Hurt Me - David Goggins 
Atomic Habits - James Clear 
Essentialism - Greg McKeown
How To Get And Stay Motivated - Grant Cardone
A big thank you to Tom Hardy, Harcourts for sponsoring this episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christchurch area, get in touch with Tom homes.co.nz/profile/harcourts/holmwood-real-estate-ltd-merivale/tom-hardy
And thanks to Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for supporting the episode. Check out their range of high performance vehicles at efmc.co.nz

Ep 128. I Haven't Been Very Healthy Lately w/ Emily

After being sick for the past few days, I took time out to rest, reflect and recharge.
In this episode, I sit down with Emily and share 5 things I learnt from being sick.
A big thank you to IHF Health Club for sponsoring this episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at ihfhealthclub.co.nz
And thanks to Casbolts, authorised dealer of Honda and Ducati motorcycles, for supporting the episode. Check them out at casboltsmotorcycles.co.nz

Ep 127. The Realities Of Entrepreneurship (Solo)

On this podcast, I always try to be transparent. Today, I'm talking about the realities of entrepreneurship, energy and mood, and discuss what I like to call the hug-Goggins-continuum.
A big thank you to IHF Health Club for sponsoring this episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at ihfhealthclub.co.nz
And thanks to Casbolts, authorised dealer of Honda and Ducati motorcycles, for supporting the episode. Check them out at casboltsmotorcycles.co.nz

Ep 126. Michael Karabassis (Re-Release)

Michael and I are doing a mini-series, starting next Monday. And we're re-releasing Episode 62 from the archives to kick things off!
In this episode we talked about trying to retire, the value of extremely good business and personal partner relationships, laser eye surgery, learning to fly, dropping out of university with only a few papers to go, the definition of success and trying stuff! So much in this episode. One of my favourites!
A massive thanks to Andrew at Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for sponsoring this episode. Check out their range of high performance vehicles at efmc.co.nz
Thanks also to IHF Health Club for supporting the episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at ihfhealthclub.co.nz

Ep 125. Flow State & Buying Back Your Time (Solo)

On this week's solo episode, I'm talking about two topics. First up, buying back your time. What is it, why do I recommend it, and how can you do the same. The second topic is, flow state. What do I define it as, and how does buying back your time tie into it.
A big thank you to Tom Hardy, Harcourts for sponsoring this episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christchurch area, get in touch with Tom homes.co.nz/profile/harcourts/holmwood-real-estate-ltd-merivale/tom-hardy
And thanks to Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for supporting the episode. Check out their range of high performance vehicles at efmc.co.nz

Ep 124. From University To $20k Per Month In Less Than A Year! (Ben Ferrier)

A year ago, life looked a lot different for 20 year old Ben Ferrier. He was at university studying engineering. Today, he runs his own business, BZM Creative Solutions. And his mission is simple: supercharge businesses through content!
Join me as I sit down with Ben to learn about how he got started in business, growing BZM through word of mouth, future growth plans, managing high expectations, how to meet high level people, and so much more!
Check out BZM at bzmsolutions.co.nz 
A big thank you to Casbolts, authorised dealer of Honda and Ducati motorcycles, for sponsoring this episode. Check them out at casboltsmotorcycles.co.nz
And thanks to Tom Hardy, Harcourts for supporting the episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christchurch area, get in touch with Tom homes.co.nz/profile/harcourts/holmwood-real-estate-ltd-merivale/tom-hardy