
After 50,000+ Sales Meetings, I Discovered a New Method to Close Deals Faster
10/10/2025 | 22 mins.
Join my free community for NZ Business Owners ⤵️ https://www.skool.com/advice/I felt paralyzed by social anxiety for years. Until 2014, with $20 to my name, I decided enough was enough.I applied for a commission-only sales job.Either face my fear or don't eat. Here’s what happened next: 2014: Lead a commission-only sales team at Rayven Marketing. Raised ~$2 million in revenue for our clients. 2016: Sold $15,000+ medical devices to strangers door-to-door.2017: Sold 15 funeral insurance policies per week (to people who thought they'd won an iPhone - yes, really). The company I worked for called them 'leads.'2018: Launched the NZ Business Owners podcast. Spotify ranked it as one of the top 5% of podcasts globally.2019: Worked as an Investment Adviser for four years advising on ~$10 million of client’s funds.Today: I've completed 50,000+ sales meetings. Run a commission only marketing agency.I also host a free community for NZ Business Owners. Where you can learn how to get more leads, close more sales, and make your money work harder. Click here to join for free: https://www.skool.com/adviceYoutube Chapters00:00 – Introduction00:30 –EARS Framework00:35– E – Explore the gap (where they are vs. where they want to be)01:30 – A – Ask questions (ready, willing, able to change)02:15 – R – Reflect back and summarise03:30 – S – Strengthen their self-belief04:30 – Wrap-up of EARS05:00– CHAT Framework05:05– C – Cons of staying the same06:45 – H – Highlights of changing07:30 – A – Ability to change (beliefs, strengths, past wins)08:15 – T – Tiny first step (commitments without judgment)10:00 – Wrap-up of CHAT11:00 – RESPONSES Framework11:45 – R – Reframe their resistance13:30 – E – Exaggerate their reasons not to change15:00 – S – Spot the emotions behind their words16:30 – P – Present their reasons for and against change17:15 – O – Offer a story or example18:15 – N – No pressure, it’s their choice20:00 – S – Side with them (so they argue for change)20:45 – E – Extend their point toward change21:45 – S – Simply reflect back and summarise22:45 – Wrap-up of RESPONSES & conclusion

From Vision to Execution: A Guide for NZ Mid-Sized Companies - Leigh Paulden
19/3/2025 | 34 mins.
Podcast guest Leigh Paulden business consultant at https://ssbg.co.nz/Chapters00:00 Vision and Strategic Alignment02:57 Purpose and Core Values05:58 Accountability vs. Responsibility08:42 Hiring for Growth12:05 Communicating the Vision14:59 Setting Achievable Goals17:56 Balancing Growth and Delivery

How Non-Profits Can Attract Top Talent (Even on a Budget!) - Nicola Edie
16/3/2025 | 42 mins.
Podcast guest Nicola Edie managing director of https://www.mygreenbookkeeper.co.nz/Chapters00:00 Understanding Non-Profits and Their Financial Challenges02:57 Recruitment and Retention in Non-Profits05:50 Training and Onboarding New Staff09:08 Quality Reporting and Financial Management17:47 Payroll Compliance and Best PracticesTake this FREE quiz to identify the #1 threat to your business: http://findadvice.nz/I felt paralyzed by social anxiety for years—until 2014, with just $20 to my name, I decided enough was enough, and applied for a commission-only sales job.Here’s what happened next: 2014: Lead a commission-only sales team at Rayven Marketing and personally raised ~$2 million in revenue for our clients.2016: Sold Medical Therapy products via trade shows and door to door, that improved circulation, reduced musculoskeletal pain, and enhanced joint mobility.2017: Provided insurance advice as a financial adviser for Momentum Life.2018: Launched the NZ Business Owners podcast, which spotify ranked as one of the top 5% of podcasts globally.2019: Worked as an Investment Adviser with OnePlan For Retirement, advising on ~$10 million of client’s funds.Today: Founded Find Advice, a platform that connects business owners with qualified financial advisors.

The Ultimate Guide to Motivating and Leading Teams in 2024 - Belinda Heunis
09/3/2025 | 34 mins.
Podcast guest Belinda Heunis Chief Business officer of https://www.footprintconnect.co.nz/Chapters00:00 The Call to Leadership02:41 Motivating Teams in Challenging Industries05:44 Onboarding and Setting Expectations08:43 Performance Management and Metrics11:50 Incentivizing and Recognizing Contributions14:44 Building a Supportive Team Culture18:04 The Four-Day Work Week20:40 Trust and Accountability in Leadership23:39 Collaboration and Communication26:57 Agile Workflows and Task Management

How to Build a High-Performing Culture: Secrets from Top NZ Companies - Ben Sexton
06/3/2025 | 37 mins.
Podcast guest Ben Sexton Managing Director of https://www.rbrecruitment.co.nz/Chapters00:00 Building a Strong Company Culture03:29 Lessons from Recruitment Challenges07:27 The Importance of Communication and Trust11:17 Navigating Difficult Conversations17:22 The Balance Between Kindness and Tough Love18:35 The Value of Time in Recruitment19:32 Navigating Difficult Employee Situations21:55 The Importance of Leadership and Environment23:26 Onboarding and Company Culture27:18 Recruitment as Reverse Sales29:28 Building a Personal Network for Recruitment34:14 Aligning Vision and Values for Success



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