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The Real Solutions Business Podcast

Real People, Real Solutions. You"ll hear local business leaders from Christchurch and around New Zealand share their expertise on how to succeed and make your company stand out.

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99. What parallels are there between the practice of...

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/11/12

In this episode I welcome John Allender from Advantage Fire Protection back onto the podcast as a returning guest. In the first podcast with John (listen to Ep.64), he and I talked about his business and how he has built that up to become successful in its niche of business fire protection. I have had many listeners comment on how much they enjoyed my first episode with John. John is an absolute hard shot, he works hard and plays hard (living and breathing hunting, fishing and endurance

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00:39:22

98. The approach of NZ SMEs to Artificial...

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/10/23

In this episode Patrick Moran from Computer Clinic joins me. Patrick previously appeared on the podcast in episode 25 (Cyber Security for your business) way back in 2021 and is a longtime supporter of the Podcast. Patrick joins me to talk about the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in New Zealand SMEs that he works alongside with, including how businesses are using AI and the approaches they are adopting as they look to roll out AI solutions. We also talk acronyms including an oldie but a goodie:

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00:35:24

97. Excellence in the Field

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/10/02

In this episode I am joined by Martin (Marty) De Gouw who is the Managing Director of Clyne & Bennie Group. Clyne & Bennie is a well known and longstanding Plumbing, Drainlaying and Gasfitting business here in Christchurch. Marty talks with me about the decision to become a plumber 30 odd years ago (due to being colour blind) along with his entry into the Clyne & Bennie business and growing that business into one of the most well-known and respected businesses in the trade services field

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00:26:41

96. My Action Plan for Success with Noel MacDonald

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/09/04

In this episode I am joined by Noel MacDonald your Business Success Partner from Oxygen8 Consultants to talk about a new training programme that they are bringing to the NZ small business market called “MAPS” (My Action Plan for Success). This episode is a must listen for any small business owners in NZ who might have one too many challenges in their business, need to learn to prioritise what really matters, learn to focus limited time and energy, gain necessary skills and build a supportive network

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00:53:23

95. Helping Small Business Thryv

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/08/14

In this episode, I am joined by Elise Balsillie for a special ‘double-header’ release. Elise Balsillie is the head of Thryv Australia and New Zealand Check them out here www.thryv.com). Thryv (formerly known as Yellow Pages in NZ) has been supporting the small business economy in New Zealand by helping small business owners navigate the complexities of marketing and growing their business. Elise is an ardent advocate for the small business community and has a focus on helping small business owners

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00:20:06

94. Loneliness at the Top and Unlocking Leadership...

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2025/07/24

In this episode I record (as a solo session) a talk that I recently gave at a breakfast seminar to a room full of Canterbury Business Owners hosted by Baker Tilly Staples Rodway. I was one of three presenters who spoke (the other two being previous guests on this podcast: Jeannette Kwant Director of Undercontrol Credit Management and Noel MacDonald from Oxygen8 Consulting). The premise behind the breakfast seminar was "Getting back to Growth" for Canterbury Business Owners. After an opening and

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00:40:46

93. What’s a triangle comprised of law, maths and...

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/07/03

Yes, you read that title right! In this episode I am joined by the exceptionally erudite and all-round good guy James Gallagher from Payroll Intelligence and Tempus Payroll to talk about the vexing issue of holiday pay for employees in New Zealand. Despite the fact the Holidays Act is 23 odd years old it is still a much discussed and maligned piece of legislation due to the complexities of outcomes that can be caused by applying the holidays law to certain types of workers, work patterns and

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00:28:52

92. Foundational Marketing with Naadia Jackson-Amiga

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/06/17

In this episode I am joined by Naadia Jackson-Amiga to talk about Foundational Business Marketing. Naadia joins an evolving list of marketing experts that have been on the podcast. Why talk to another marketer? Well, I was intrigued by Naadia’s back to basics “foundational” approach for businesses to approach their marketing from. Naadia has worked with over two thousand small business owners both one to one and in groups to help them get clarity on where they are heading in their business. Amongst

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00:51:31

91. Calling all Men! Do you want to reclaim your...

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/05/29

In the latest episode of the Real Solutions Business Podcast, I am joined by Rob Brown (selfdrivenman.com) the ‘Self Driven Man’. Rob talks with me about his personal journey through business and life up until the point he received a devastating cancer diagnosis. Not being one to give up without a fight, Rob decided to tackle the diagnosis and cancer in his own personal way by embarking on a journey of personal discovery to heal before turning to more conventional treatments. Happily, Rob survived

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00:42:16

90. Your website, the silent Gateway to your business...

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/05/15

In this episode I am joined by Gareth Melia from Melia Marketing and Design (meliamarketing.com) a Company based in Christchurch which has a global reach in both its audience and customer base. Gareth downloaded his years of experience in the web design space direct to me during our wide-ranging conversation. Not only did I learn some new slang, “techno babble” but I also learned about the key ingredients that strong and persuasive websites need to embed. The reality is that most businesses have and

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00:35:03

89. Cyber risk and your business

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/05/01

In tis episode I am joined by Andrew Male who is the Southern Territory Manager at Kinetics Group. Andrew leads the Kinetics business in the South Island and has a deep and varied background across multiple business areas. Kinetics Group (www.kinetics.co.nz) was established over 25 years ago and is an award-winning IT support and solutions company who specialise in supporting medium sized businesses with their IT needs. Andrew talks with me about the ongoing cyber threats faced by NZ businesses in

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00:41:44

88. Unlocking Leadership Brilliance with Tracey Olivier

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/04/17

In this episode I am joined by Tracey Olivier. Tracey is a Leadership coach, speaker and facilitator (traceyolivier.com). Tracey works with leaders to ignite, encourage and equip them so that they can build happy, healthy and productive teams. She does this by equipping leaders with tools for creating effective teams and works to help leaders build teams focussed on excellence. Tracey is a certified ‘Working Genius Facilitator’ which enables her to bring the tools and resources developed by the

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00:25:04

87. What do business insurance brokers do and how can...

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/04/03

In this episode I am joined by Stewart Hunt who is the owner of Auckland based First Commercial Insurance Brokers (www.fcib.co.nz). FCIB was established in 2018. Stewart and his team offer specialist insurance and risk management advice to small and medium sized businesses. FCIB are members (and have the backing of) of Insurance Advisernet NZ who are one of the biggest General Insurance Broker Groups in New Zealand and Australia. Aside from supporting the insurance need of local

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00:45:48

86. How you can make the simple exceptionally...

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/03/20

In this episode I am joined by Bill James. Bill helps people who are technically excellent at what they do, but really struggle to promote the value they bring to customers. From generating opportunity to completion of the business and beyond, he can provide introverts, newbies, and reluctant salespeople with the confidence, knowledge, and willingness plus the process to measurably increase their sales results. During our chat Bill zeroes in on the opportunities to be found in 'old school'

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00:37:07

85. Supporting and Enhancing Organisational Health...

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/03/06

In this episode I am joined by Richard Ellis who is a Health and Mindset coach. Richard talks to me about the important work he does within New Zealand organisations where he helps build healthier, smarter and more engaged teams by helping people better manage stress. Did you know that managing the stress your people are exposed to in the workplace is a legal requirement under New Zealand Health and Safety law? If not, then give this episode a listen to find out about the work Richard does in the

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00:39:55

84. Celebrating the Small Wins for Enterprise Success

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/02/20

Many of us will be familiar with the saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day” but less familiar is the run on sentence that completes it, which is “But, they were laying blocks every day.” As business owners we all want to celebrate success through big wins. But solely focussing on those ‘big wins’ without a roadmap of how you can deliver your vision or offering can be a serious roadblock to achieving your goals. In this episode I am joined by Jennifer Heuett from the Small Wins Company

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00:40:19

83. Does your marketing spend feel like you are...

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/02/13

Marketing, one of the cornerstones of any successful business yet perhaps one of the least understood. In this episode I am joined by Todd Starr who has completed thousands of creative projects over the last decade. Todd talks with me about his background and career in marketing. Todd and I talk about the power or marketing your business and how business owners are able not only to able to obtain results but also connection with their target audiences with focussed marketing and development. Whether

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00:38:37

82. Personal Branding for Senior Professionals

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2025/01/29

Have you ever heard of a ‘Brand Coach’ and if you have, do you have any idea what that means and how such a coach might help you. Well, fear not, because in the first episode of 2025 I speak with Kathryn Sandford. Kathryn is a personal brand coach specialising in helping Senior Professionals. Kathryn’s superpower is turning ‘Invisible” into ‘Influential’ through personal branding and leadership. Kathryn talks with me about the relevance of your personal brand and how within that brand lies your

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00:23:22

81. Me, myself and I along with the Why

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2024/12/12

Join me, and me alone (which is a first for the podcast), for a deep dive into the genesis of the Real Solutions Business podcast and the why behind why I am doing this podcast. I enjoyed the challenge of doing a podcast with just myself and one microphone. Hopefully, this one illuminates my purpose and goals with the podcast.Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page

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00:38:49

80. Liquidators, who are they and what the heck do...

The Real Solutions Business Podcast ·

2024/11/07

In this episode I am joined by Robin Crimp the Director of RAC Insolvency to talk all things liquidation, company liquidations that is!Robin has worked in the insolvency industry since the beginning of the century. During this time he has worked in personal bankruptcy, company liquidations, company and personal receiverships as well as advising businesses directly on their options when in financial distress. He has also worked inhouse within the asset management team of a bank working with

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