Fix & Fly

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fixity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Our next guest is Jon Sinclair, Director at Performance Building Technologies.

Jonathan joins Larissa to unpack the hidden costs eating into construction businesses — from missed details and rework to variations, outdated processes and poor use of data.With some projects going millions over budget, Jonathan explains how businesses can use better planning & technology to catch costly mistakes earlier, protect their margins and work smarter.If you're in construction, trades or running an SME, this episode is packed with practical ideas for protecting your time, your margins and your bottom line.Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments!Huge thanks to Jon for featuring in this episode!Connect with him here: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonsinclair-builtasset/

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Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fixity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Our next guest is Brad Jacobs, Director of The Coffee Club NZ and Chair of the Parnell Business Association.

With oversight of 65 cafés across New Zealand, Brad has a unique view of the challenges facing hospitality and small businesses today.

Brad and Larissa discuss how to protect profitability without losing customers, why business owners need to ask for help before problems become too big, and how honest conversations with suppliers and landlords can make all the difference. 

Whether you’re in hospitality or running a small business, this episode is packed with practical advice for navigating uncertainty, protecting your business and keeping it moving forward.

Huge thanks to Brad for featuring in this episode!
Connect with him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-jacobs-08377550/
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

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Fixity⁠⁠⁠⁠.
Our next guest is David Altena, Co-Founder of The Better SMB — a platform on a mission to help businesses benchmark their performance, know their numbers and take practical steps to build a business that lasts.
David and Larissa dig into why so many NZ business owners are good at what they do but struggle with the business side and why New Zealand has a culture of viewing advice as a cost rather than an investment.
David shares how PerformIQ — The Better SMB's free tool — helps business owners see how they're performing, compare themselves to others in their industry and take a clear next step to lift performance.
If you're a business owner who's been putting off the numbers this episode is for you.
Huge thanks to David for featuring in this episode!
Connect with him here: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidaltena/
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

Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from ⁠⁠⁠Fixity⁠⁠⁠.

Our next guest is Scott Blanks, co-founder and owner of The Classic Comedy Club — Auckland's home of live comedy for nearly 30 years. Scott has built one of the country's most iconic entertainment venues from the ground up and launched the careers of some of NZ's biggest comedians.

Scott and Larissa dig into what it really takes to run a small entertainment business through the tough times. Why comedy is recession-proof, why consistent branding keeps customers coming back and how the opening of the CRL could be the biggest opportunity Auckland's city businesses have seen in years.

Scott shares why good neighbours make good business, why you should trial your idea before signing a lease, and why looking for opportunity in tough times is always the right move.
If you're running a small business in Auckland's city centre, this one is packed with practical and optimistic advice.

Huge thanks to Scott for featuring in this episode!
Connect with him here: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-blanks-a0651323/
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
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Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from ⁠⁠Fixity⁠⁠.

Our next guest is Renee Coulter, Co-Founder of Coco's Cantina — one of Auckland's most loved restaurants on Karangahape Road. Renee started with a passion for hospitality and no idea about business. What followed was 17 years of learning.Renee and Larissa talk honestly about what it takes to survive in hospitality long term. From navigating COVID, construction disruption and rising food costs, to managing staff and building a loyal customer base.If you're in hospitality, retail or running any customer-facing business, this one is full of real, hard-won advice.

Huge thanks to Renee for featuring in this episode!
Connect with her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-coulter-92834972/
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
Hosted on Acast. See ⁠⁠acast.com/privacy⁠⁠ for more information.