The #WhatsNext Podcast

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Most business owners would rather find a magic solution than do the boring work that actually gets results. They're trying to solve problems at hurdles 8, 9, and 10 when they haven't even crossed the first hurdle.

Luke and Phil break down why changing accountants won't fix your cash flow problems, why there's no shortcut out of debt, and why the answer is always the thing you don't want to hear: do the work. We share the story of someone who went from $60K debt to earning $265K by working 85 hours a week.

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The Reserve Bank held the OCR at 2.25%, and everyone's looking for relief. But the reality is the external conditions won't save your business, your actions will.

Luke and Phil break down why waiting for perfect interest rates, inflation numbers, or economic conditions is a losing strategy. We cover why business is supposed to be hard, the friction between economists and the Reserve Bank, and why some businesses are thriving while others are stuck waiting for someone else to fix their problems.

When are we going to learn that the external is created from the internal? You're going to have to go and do the work first. Stop looking for magic solutions.

The businesses winning right now aren't waiting for rate cuts, they're executing their strategies regardless of economic conditions.

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A podcast we recently did on Keep The Change with economist Brad Olsen that I thought would be an interesting listen for business owners in NZ discussing whats happening in the economy, where its headed, unemployment numbers, inflation and much more.  

Find Brad:
https://www.infometrics.co.nz/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradolsennzl/
https://www.instagram.com/bradolsennzl/

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Most business owners hate selling because they think it's sleazy. Max explains why that mindset is killing your business and how to sell with genuine confidence.

Max breaks down the fundamentals and why most Kiwis are too soft to handle rejection.

If you think sales is about getting one over someone, of course it feels yucky. But if you're genuinely helping people solve problems, it feels completely different.

Max shares his journey from personal trainer to sales expert, why you need to give a shit about your customers, and how to build rapport without being fake. 

Sales isn't manipulation. It's helping people get closer to what they want to achieve.

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Find Max:
IG: maxramontaylor
Email: [email protected]

691 businesses surveyed across New Zealand & Australia. Only 41% grew in 2025. But here's the thing, if you're not growing, don't blame the economy.

Luke and Phil break down the Indicator report: business owners expected recovery in the second half of 2025, it didn't happen, and now they're pushing expectations to mid-2026 or 2027. Meanwhile, the successful businesses are doing the boring work consistently and taking action.

The data proves what we've been saying: there's opportunity out there if you're prepared to go and look for it. While 60% struggled, 41% still found growth in the toughest economy in decades.

The difference? Action beats hope every time.

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