From 17-Year-Old Intern to CEO: Lloyd Budd's Bayleys Auckland Journey
Episode Sponsor: Podcast Guest - www.podcastguest.co.nzBaylyes Auckland CEO Lloyd Budd reveals the defining moments that shaped his leadership — including the time he took on a franchise too soon, watched it collapse, and had to rebuild from scratch. He has nearly two decades of experience in the property busienss.Bayleys Auckland is the flagship franchise of Bayleys Real Estate, New Zealand’s largest full-service real estate agency. Founded in 1973, Bayleys has over 90 offices across NZ and internationally, known for high-end commercial, residential, and rural property services.If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a business leader, or someone navigating tough seasons in your career — this episode is your playbook for sustainable growth.Follow Lloydhttps://auckland.bayleys.co.nz/Follow me: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/notesfromtheexecutivepodcast/Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/49R3DQZ14ushow to become a ceo, business journey to ceo, new zealand real estate, bayleys auckland, business leadership podcast, business failures and recovery, how to scale your business, entrepreneurship lessons, leadership under pressure, real estate insights nz, aspiring entrepreneurs podcast, how to grow a business from scratch, business mistakes to avoidEpisode Sponsor: Podcast Guest - www.podcastguest.co.nz
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Employment Law NZ: Shocking Workplace Truths & How to Protect Yourself
Episode Sponsor: www.podcastguest.co.nzMax Whitehead is one of New Zealand’s most trusted voices in employment relations, with over two decades of experience advocating for both employers and employees.He's built a reputation for cutting through legal jargon to deliver straight-talking, ethical advice that protects everyday Kiwis.From national media to courtroom battles, Max is the go-to expert when the workplace turns messy.Follow Maxwww.linkedin.com/in/maxwhiteheadFollow me:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/notesfromtheexecutivepodcast/Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/G9T4cb4ZunQEpisode Sponsor: www.podcastguest.co.nz
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How to Start and Scale a Business in New Zealand [With Profit]
Episode Sponsor: www.podcastguest.co.nzWyndi Tagi is a Māori business leader, speaker and co-founder of accounting and advisory firm, We Mana. She scaled her firm across New Zealand and Samoa — all while putting people before profit.In this raw and honest conversation, she opens up about what it really takes to grow a business built on values:✅ How a bad hire cost her $250,000✅ Why she outsourced across the Pacific✅ What it’s like running a business after surviving cancer three times✅ How EOS and systems saved her business✅ And why she refuses to sacrifice family for profitIf you're an aspiring entrepreneur, or a small business owner trying to scale without burning out, this episode is your blueprint.00:00 – podcast intro: scaling a business with purpose in New Zealand02:30 – growing up with an entrepreneurial dad in a Maori family05:00 – how to start a business without a product or plan07:30 – building a people-first business model in New Zealand15:00 - the lessons I wished I learned 18:04 - how Wyndi Tagi feels about being a leader of a lot of staff?18:56 - how Wyndi Tagi handles stress30:00 - sales tips for those who hate to sell38:56 - how Wyndi Tagi scaled her business and hiring people40:00 – hiring mistakes that cost $250k and what to do differently44:00 – outsourcing to Samoa and Fiji: how small businesses can go global45:00 – the truth about growing your team as a small business owner50:00 – what surviving cancer taught me about business and legacy54:00 – how to build a life and business with no regretsFollow Wyndi: https://wemana.co.nz/Follow Mehttps://www.instagram.com/notesfromtheexecutivepodcast/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2cFVZVjP3Jg?si=lnRTUidcB54ClWjzEpisode Sponsor: www.podcastguest.co.nz#entrepreneurship #leadership #scalingbusiness #podcastnz
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"The $1.2 million mistake that taught me everything"
Dominic Sutton is an Auckland-based entrepreneur and investor with over two decades experience in the New Zealand advertising industry founding Pumpt advertising. He is now CEO and co-founder of StockTrim, a SaaS (software as a service) platform that helps product-based businesses forecast inventory more accurately. 00:00 – Intro 00:21 - how dominic built a $10m agency and bounced back from a $1.2m mistake03:40 – biggest business mistake that cost me $1.2 million04:04 – how i survived losing millions in business05:15 – what i’d do differently if i started again07:04 – the most common mistakes business owners make09:00 – should you start a business at 28 or wait until you're older?10:00 – how to grow a business from 0 to $10 million12:01 – how to hire a general manager (and not lose your company)19:30 – black hole days: surviving the early stages of business23:00 – how to keep going when you want to quit24:00 – why we avoid hard tasks (and how to fix it)28:00 – best types of businesses to start in new zealand29:30 – what stocktrim does and who it's for33:35 – building and scaling a SaaS business from scratch37:00 – how to pitch to angel investors and raise capital40:35 – how much funding should you raise?45:30 – my biggest advice for new entrepreneursFollow Dominichttps://www.stocktrim.com/Follow MeInstagram https://www.instagram.com/notesfromtheexecutivepodcast/Watch on YouTube:
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Expert: "Loneliness raises early death risk by 29%, equal to smoking 15 cigarettes daily."
Professor Elizabeth Broadbent is a leading health psychologist at the University of Auckland, renowned for her groundbreaking work at the intersection of psychology, healthcare, and robotics. With over 15 years of research, she has pioneered studies on how technology, digital humans, and AI can improve mental health, reduce loneliness, and enhance patient care.She is best known for developing the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, a widely used tool that helps doctors and researchers understand how patients perceive their health conditions.Professor Broadbent is a Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi, a prestigious recognition for her contributions to science. Her research on companion robots like Paro the seal has shown that AI-driven technology can reduce loneliness in older adults, help patients adhere to medication, and even improve mental well-being in people with dementia.Her work has been cited over 21,000 times, making her a globally respected figure in health psychology and human-robot interaction. With a background in both engineering and psychology, she is at the forefront of reshaping the future of healthcare through technology.Her latest research focuses on digital humans and AI-driven cognitive behavioral therapy, exploring how virtual therapists could support mental health treatment and fill critical gaps in the healthcare system.Professor Broadbent’s insights are shaping the future of healthcare, mental well-being, and AI-driven support systems, making her a key voice in the future of human-technology interaction.Watch on Youtube: Click HereFollow Me: / notesfromtheexecutivepodcast #entrepreneur
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