The Icehouse Podcast

Episode 174 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with AJ and Rachel McKean, Owners of Synergy Technologies and Owner Manager Programme Alumni. A husband and wife duo committed to building a business that leaves a legacy, stays true to their values and brings practical IT support to business owners across New Zealand.

Episode 173 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Kate Broughton, Director of Mobicomm and Owner Manager Programme Alumni. Kate received the Frank Accounting Woman in Business Scholarship. A real go-getter, passionate about her family, her team and growing herself as a business leader.

We discuss:

Her journey raising her family (5 kids, ranging from 9-25) and building a business alongside her husband

Believing in herself as a leader

The recent growth in her business, navigating building culture that sticks

Why she applied for the scholarship and encourages other woman in business to do the same

Her Owner Manager Programme experience to date and key takeaways

Her future goals and hopes personally and professionally

+ Much more!

Episode 172 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Nate Alley, Managing Director of Sentinel Homes Waikato and Owner Manager Programme Alumni.

A builder turned business owner passionate about work-life balance, team culture, leadership and working hard to smash goals and make a difference.

We discuss:
- His journey from builder to business owner and what inspired him to take the leap
- Challenges and opportunities within the construction industry today and his insight into what the government could do the help right now
- Creating a culture of investment in people and how he outworks this at Sentinel Homes Waikato
- How implementing the Netflix feedback model has helped the team and himself see feedback as a gift and foster courageous conversations
- The hesitations he had before going on the Owner Manager Programme and why it was worth taking the leap
- His key takeaways – including knowing his numbers and backing himself as a leader

+ Much more!

A highlight clip from episode 171 with Karrina Mountfort, Director and CTO of Webbased, and Cofounder of Tikiteboo

This 'quick hit' episode touches on AI freeing up time for business owners, so they can bring the human touch and focus on what they are good at. Alongside Karrina's thoughts on the future of work, and how she navigates managing a fully remote team while building team culture.

Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Episode 171 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Karrina Mountfort, Director and Chief Technology Officer of Webbased and Cofounder of Tikiteboo. Karrina is also a tenant at The Icehouse Coworking Space in Parnell, Auckland.

We discuss:

The why behind starting her business Webbased

Her passion for giving time back to business owners, so they can do what they are good at

The evolution of AI and how technology can empower business owners

Co-founding Tikiteboo and Tikiteen with her daughter, and how the initiatives give back to teenagers entering the workforce

Her experience working from The Icehouse coworking space, including the efficiencies for a small business

How she focuses on culture with a remote team

And much more!

Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]