Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity. Our next guest is Melanie Boudet-Hearn (CA & CMInstD), Westpac New Zealand - Credit Portfolio, Senior Manager. Larissa and Melanie discuss common financial blind spots every Kiwi business owners faces. Whether it's cash-flow forecasting, margin pressures, and missed opportunities. They also cover the future of banking for small businesses — non-bank financing, the impact of AI on banking, and why strong reporting and data-driven decision making are critical in tough times.Huge thanks to Mel for featuring in this episode! Follow him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-boudet-hearn-ca-cminstd-7a130912/Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nz Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nzThis podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.instagram.com/fanaticals.nz#fixandflypodcast #melanieboudethearn #westpacnz #larissalogan #fixity #fanaticals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#07 Shane Young
Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity. Our next guest is Shane Young, Co-founder of Essano. Shane shares his journey from a hairdresser mixing hair wax in his flat to landing in 1200+ stores. Larissa and Shane discuss the realities of product creation, scaling under pressure, and building a global brand from the ground up.Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments! Huge thanks to Shane for featuring in this episode! Follow him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaneyoungmixFix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nz Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz This podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.fanaticals.co.nz #FixandFlyPodcast #ShaneYoung #LarissaLogan #Essano #Fixity #Fanaticals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#06 Grant Ellis
Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity. Our next guest is Grant Ellis, former CFO of Restaurant Brands (KFC & Pizza Hut) and current President of Chartered Accountants ANZ. Larissa and Grant discuss navigating franchise challenges, managing costs, employees, and staying strategic through tough economic times.Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments! Huge thanks to Grant for featuring in this episode! Connect with him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-ellis-968a1852 Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nz Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz This podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.fanaticals.co.nz #FixandFlyPodcast #GrantEllis #LarissaLogan #Fixity #Fanaticals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#05 Lynne Van
Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity.Our next guest is Lynne Van, Partner & Lawyer of Anthony Harper, specialising in commercial litigation. Larissa and Lynne discuss their best advice for kiwi businesses, shareholder and employee agreements, phoenix companies, and protecting yourself around assets in times of trouble.Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments!Huge thanks to Lynne for featuring in this episode! Find her here at Anthony Harper: https://www.ah.co.nz/people/lynne-vanFix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nzFollow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nzThis podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.fanaticals.co.nz#FixandFlyPodcast #LynneVan #LarissaLogan #Fixity #Fanaticals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#04 Cat Peters
Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity.Our next guest is Cat Peters, Co-Founder of HireStaff, a blue-collar recruitment agency that skyrocketed to $22 million in turnover within just a few years. Cat sits down with Larissa to share the real cost of scaling a business fast — from navigating 830% growth and burnout risks, to the challenges of building a business with her partner while raising a young family. It's an honest look at what it really takes to grow under pressure.Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments!Huge thanks to Cat for featuring in this episode! HireStaff website: https://hirestaff.co.nz/HireStaff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hirestaffrecruitmentFix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nzFollow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nzThis podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.fanaticals.co.nz#FixandFlyPodcast #CatPeters #LarissaLogan #Fixity #Fanaticals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast brought to you by Fixity.Our mission is to help businesses fly, by helping identify and fix common business issues before they become major problems. I’m your host Larissa Logan — having grown up in a small business family and spending the last ~20 years fixing big businesses at some top firms like Deloitte & EY, I’ve seen the same problems come up time and time again.Tune in each fortnight so you can stay up-to-date on what to look out for in your day-to-day business life.The Fix & Fly Podcast is proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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