$10 Million, 10 Years

Ep 148. Creating The Best Work Culture In NZ (Ryan O’Hara)

Ryan O'Hara is an entrepreneur and owner of a world-class digital agency that designs, builds and launches products and services for companies big and small. Voyage is a certified great place to work and has been shortlisted as a best place to work in New Zealand.
In this episode, Ryan and I crack open a beer and chat about starting a podcast, the benefits of journaling for goal-setting and personal development, the ever-evolving landscape of the workplace, the future impact of AI and virtual reality, and much more!
Check out Voyage at voyage.studio
A big thank you to Tom Hardy from The Hancock Group for sponsoring this episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christchurch area, get in touch with Tom tom@thehancockgrp.com
And thanks to Casbolts, authorised dealer of Honda and Ducati motorcycles, for supporting the episode. Check them out at casboltsmotorcycles.co.nz

Ep 147. The Monthly Relationship Check-In w/ Emily

In this episode, Emily and I sit down to talk about something we’ve been doing for a few months now, a monthly relationship check-in. What is it, why do we do it, and should you start doing it too?
A massive thanks to IHF Health Club for sponsoring this episode. New premium members area open now! Check them out at ihfhealthclub.co.nz
Thanks also to Andrew at Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for supporting the episode. Check out their range of high performance vehicles at efmc.co.nz

Ep 146. The Connection Between Money, Time, And Happiness (Cam Irvine)

Cam Irvine is a certified financial planner. His journey in finance led him to realize the importance of life decisions and personal meaning over just technical expertise in financial planning. Cam's approach emphasizes using financial planning to align with personal values and enable a meaningful life.
In this episode, we discuss the value of compounding relationships, surrounding yourself with people who add value to your life, the concept of freedom, the significance of setting goals, and much more!
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 from The Hancock Group for supporting the episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christchurch area, get in touch with Tom tom@thehancockgrp.com

Ep 145. From Athlete To Agent (Hayden Roulston)

One of New Zealand’s most decorated cyclists, and two-time olympic medalist, Hayden Roulston reached the peak of his profession. After retiring from his 13-year career, he turned to coaching. Then Covid shook up the world and Hayden decided to pivot into a new career. Now, he’s bringing his experience as an elite athlete to real estate, where he’s going all in!
It was an honor to have an olympian on the podcast. Join me as I talk to Hayden about his journey to becoming a professional cyclist and olympian, stepping outside your comfort zone, making meaningful connections, the advantages of auction sales, investing in marketing, and much more.
Check out Hayden’s website at haydenroulston.co.nz
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 144. How To Network & Communicate Better w/ Emily

In this episode, Emily and I start off talking about how to grow your network and meet new and interesting people. Then we pivot the episode to talking about communication. Is face-to-face better? And what do we think of voice notes and calendar links? 
A big thank you to Tom Hardy from The Hancock Group for sponsoring this episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christchurch area, get in touch with Tom tom@thehancockgrp.com
And thanks to Eyrewell Forest Motor Company, for supporting the episode. Check out their range of high performance vehicles at efmc.co.nz

Ep 143. The Electric Motorcycle Startup (Charlie Lane)

Charlie Lane is building something really hard. His startup, EMP Motorcycles, is building electric motorcycles. They’re also customizable from factory and fully repairable. Combining his knowledge as an electrical engineer with his passion for motorcycles and interest in electric vehicles, Charlie is on a mission to create a truly unique business.
In this episode, we learn the story behind EMP Motorcycles and discuss the right to repair, how to maximize your time and effort, doing something big, tall poppy syndrome, cold showers, and so much more!
Check out EMP Motorcycles on Instagram @empmotorcycles
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 142. 75 Hard (Again) w/ Emily

In this episode, we celebrate Emily finishing 75 Hard! We’ve talked about it a lot but this time we hear Emily’s perspective right after completing the challenge. What’s changed for her? Will she go back to her old habits? Or, will she continue on to the next phase of 75 Hard?
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 141. How To Stop Being Busy (Craig Fortune)

Following the emotional challenge of shutting down his own business, Craig Fortune started Breaking Busy. His mission? To help people break free from the exhausting cycle of burnout. Craig’s journey is marked by a wide range of experiences. From qualifying as a butcher, to the kiwi classic OE, a PE degree, to business ownership, he’s seen it all.
In this episode Craig and I discuss workplace culture and the glorification of being busy, quality of output versus quantity of hours, overcoming procrastination, business owners leading by example, and so much more!
Check out Breaking Busy at breakingbusy.co.nz
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 140. If You’ve Lost Momentum, Listen To This w/ Emily

In this episode, Emily and I are talking about momentum and how to get it back if you’ve lost it. We talk about the 6-step checklist I recently learnt, as well as the approach I personally take to get momentum back. We also touch on the concept of above the line or below the line behaviour.
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 139. The Bucket List Guy (Ron Montgomery)

Ron Montgomery is an entrepreneur and devoted father. His business, Spirit Of Travel provides bespoke packages to travellers. Originally from Canada, Ron has family spread across the globe, fueling his desire to travel and explore. He’s spent the past year transforming his traditional face-to-face business into a digital and remote consultancy. Now, Ron is ready to embark on an ambitious travel adventure with his young family, all while continuing to work and documenting their epic experiences.
In this episode, Ron and I talk about balancing personal fulfilment and business responsibilities, the expanded coverage of travel insurance, technology making travel more accessible and personalised, why travel insurance is essential, tips to overcome travel fears, the lasting value of travel, and more!
Check out Spirit Of Travel at spiritoftravel.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 for supporting the episode. If you’re buying or selling property in the Christchurch area, get in touch with Tom @tomhardychch