52. Community, curiosity, and collaboration: the three keys to business success and innovation with Bruce Sheppard
Before we say, ‘That’s a wrap’ on the Boxers and Briefs podcast, we sit down for one last chat with co-founder and CEO of Gilligan Sheppard, Bruce Sheppard, to talk about the three key elements of a successful business: curiosity, community, and collaboration.
In this episode, we talk about Gilligan Sheppard’s forty-year history, how curiosity drives innovation, the importance of community, and what successful collaboration looks like.
LINKS
https://gilligansheppard.co.nz/
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51. Reflecting on fifty-one episodes of the Boxers and Briefs podcast
When the Boxers and Briefs podcast first launched, we had two objectives: produce fifty-two episodes and help make business in New Zealand better. So, to celebrate fifty-one episodes, Lisa and Kelly reflect on the people they interviewed, the most memorable lessons and meaningful conversations, and discuss what’s next for the Boxers and Briefs podcast.
LINKS
https://gilligansheppard.co.nz/
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49. Business bottlenecks: how to unblock your business growth with Jon Randles
When growth is stagnant in your business, sometimes it’s due to external circumstances, sometimes it’s you getting in your own way, and sometimes it’s giving time and energy to the wrong tasks and projects.
In this episode of Boxers and Briefs, we sit down with Jon Randles to discuss business bottlenecks. Drawing from his journey of turning a six-figure deficit into a significant profit, Jon shares how businesses can identify bottlenecks limiting their growth and potential and break free from getting caught up in the day-to-day tasks.
Jon Randles has had a diverse career, from being a telemarketer, GM of a language school, and a business banking manager for ANZ to co-owning a successful marketing agency. Today, Jon works as a business coach, advising people who are stuck in the daily grind without seeing much returns and helping them transform overwhelming jobs into scalable enterprises.
LINKS
https://jonrandles.co/
https://gilligansheppard.co.nz/
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48. Downsizing and using happiness as a metric for business success with Liz Williams
Not every successful business is a big business, sometimes it’s not about scaling size but about scaling happiness. And no one knows this better than private investigator Liz Williams.
In this episode of the Boxers and Briefs podcast, we are joined by Liz who shares her story of starting her own Investigating agency, how quickly her business grew, and the moment she realised having a large business wasn’t actually making her happy. We get into the steps she took towards downsizing, and how she measures success in her business today...the answer might just surprise you.
Liz Williams is the co-owner of Williams Investigations, an Auckland-based Investigation company. She has 24 years of policing experience where she served as a Detective and Detective Sergeant. These days she is the main face of Williams Investigations, specialising in criminal investigations, employment investigations, insurance fraud, workplace mediation, document process serving, and locating individuals. Liz is also the author of two autobiographies, Does this make my gun look big? and Five Foot and Fearless.
LINKS
https://www.williamsinvestigations.nz/
https://gilligansheppard.co.nz/
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47. How to stop doubting yourself and beat Imposter Syndrome with Monique Bradley
Imposter Syndrome is the pain in every business owner’s neck that never seems to disappear, no matter how much you try to get rid of it. We often think imposter syndrome affects new entrepreneurs the most, but the truth is it affects seasoned business owners just as much, if not more so.
In this episode of the Boxers and Briefs podcast, we welcome back Monique Bradley to discuss how business owners can identify imposter syndrome, strategies to combat doubts and negative thinking, the double-edged sword of the "fake it until you make it" mindset, and more.
Monique Bradley is a storyteller. Although a power to be reckoned with on stage, Monique struggled with her self-doubts behind the scenes until she learnt to embrace her personal story. Now, she teaches leaders, speakers, and business owners how to use the same storytelling power to build unshakeable confidence, inspire action, and stand out in their industry.
LINKS
https://moniquebradley.tv/
https://gilligansheppard.co.nz/
Welcome to Boxers and Briefs, the podcast where business meets no-nonsense discussion. Hosted by Lisa Garrud and brought to you by Gilligan Sheppard.
This podcast covers a range of topics central to business, from leadership and strategy development to tax considerations, employee matters, purpose and vision and everything in between. We interview professionals and get to the guts of real-life business stories. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your business journey, Boxers and Briefs is here to help you navigate the challenges.
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