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Quick Summary:

In this episode of Be a Wolf Sessions, Nayzel Sushil dives deep into the transformation from being a hands-on founder to becoming a visionary leader. Drawing from his journey of building Feature Studio from a garage in South Auckland to leading a 7-figure creative empire, Nayzel explores the mindset shift required to scale a business by empowering others. 

This session is packed with real-life anecdotes, actionable insights, and leadership lessons designed to help founders, creatives, and changemakers evolve their identity and lead with impact.

Key Takeaways:

• The Identity Shift: From Doer to Leader
  • Why evolving your identity is crucial for growth.
  • Letting go of control to empower your team.
• Trusting Your Team: The Foundation of Leadership
  • Real-world example: Trusting Ryan with creative control.
  • Creating a culture of innovation by allowing mistakes and learning.
• Vision, Strategy, and Communication
  • Setting a clear vision and communicating it effectively.
  • How storytelling connects your team to the bigger mission.
• Perfectionism vs. Progress
  • Shifting from perfectionism to continuous improvement.
  • Building momentum by embracing “80% done.”
• Building a Culture of Ownership and Accountability
  • Empowering team members to take full ownership.
  • How outcome-focused leadership creates leaders within the organization.
• Aligning Team Goals with Your Vision
  • Connecting day-to-day tasks to the bigger mission.
  • Creating purpose and motivation by showing the “why.”
• Dismantling Limiting Beliefs and Building Leaders
  • Breaking stereotypes and encouraging growth within the team.
  • The Be a Wolf philosophy: Empowering people to lead with confidence.
• Call to Action: Are You Ready to Lead?
  • Reflection prompt: Are you stuck in the founder’s mindset, or are you ready to evolve into a leader?
• Plug for the book: "Start-Up, Scale-Up, Grow-Up" – Pre-order now at https://nayzvswild.com/product/start-up-scale-up-grow-up/

Episode sponsored by: www.featureweddings.co.nz

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film established in 2013. Dedicated to the Brides and Grooms of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Services include wedding photography and films, elopement photography and films, and engagement photography and films. We capture special moments, weddings, proposals, family and love. Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration…

We believe that love always wins.

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Be a Wolf Sessions: From South Auckland to the World – My 10-Year Vision

Episode Summary:
I started in a garage in South Auckland with nothing but a dream, a camera, and a drive to prove that where you come from doesn’t define where you’re going. Fast forward, and I’m building something that beats longer than my heart.

In this episode, I break down my 10-year vision—not just for myself, but for the underdogs, the creatives, the entrepreneurs, and the changemakers who refuse to be boxed in.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🔥 The mission behind Start-Up, Scale-Up, Grow-Up—impacting 100M founders & creatives.
🔥 Why Be a Wolf is more than a podcast—it’s a global movement.
🔥 Scaling Feature Studio into an international powerhouse.
🔥 How South Auckland shaped my mindset, my work, and my purpose.
🔥 The importance of building in public and rewriting your own story.

If you’ve ever been told you’re not enough, this one’s for you. Let’s build.

Pre Order Book Here: https://nayzvswild.com/product/start-up-scale-up-grow-up/

🎧 Listen now and join the movement.

#SouthAucklandToTheWorld #BeAWolf #Founder #Entrepreneur #Creative #Changemaker
#StartUpScaleUpGrowUp #BuildInPublic

Episode sponsored by: www.featureweddings.co.nz

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film established in 2013. Dedicated to the Brides and Grooms of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Services include wedding photography and films, elopement photography and films, and engagement photography and films. We capture special moments, weddings, proposals, family and love. Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration…

We believe that love always wins.

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In this episode of Be a Wolf Sessions, Nayzel dives deep into the power of taking action before you feel ready. Too many people wait for the perfect moment, the perfect skill set, or the perfect plan—but real growth happens when you jump in and figure it out along the way. Drawing from personal experiences and lessons learned in business, creativity, and endurance challenges, Nayzel unpacks why embracing uncertainty and moving forward despite fear is the key to unlocking massive potential. If you're waiting for permission to start, this episode is your sign to go all in.

Pre Order Book Here: https://nayzvswild.com/product/start-up-scale-up-grow-up/

Episode sponsored by: www.featureweddings.co.nz

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film established in 2013. Dedicated to the Brides and Grooms of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Services include wedding photography and films, elopement photography and films, and engagement photography and films. We capture special moments, weddings, proposals, family and love. Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration…

We believe that love always wins.

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Be a Wolf Sessions: The Founder's Dilemma - Balancing Vision, Execution, and Team Dynamics

Episode Overview:
In this episode of Be a Wolf Sessions, we dive into one of the most challenging aspects of entrepreneurship: The Founder's Dilemma. Building and scaling a business is no easy task, and founders often struggle to balance vision, execution, and managing team dynamics. Whether you're running solo or with co-founders, this episode will give you insights on how to navigate the high-pressure world of leadership without losing yourself in the process.

What We Cover in This Episode:

🔥 When to Lead vs. When to Delegate

• Understanding the difference between being a visionary leader and a hands-on executor.
• How to build trust in your team without micromanaging.
• The dangers of trying to do everything yourself.

🔥 Navigating Differences with Your Co-Founder(s)

• Why disagreements can be healthy (if handled correctly).
• Strategies for clear communication and decision-making.
• The importance of aligning long-term visions.

🔥 Avoiding Burnout While Scaling

• The emotional and mental toll of entrepreneurship.
• How to set boundaries and avoid overloading yourself.
• Practical strategies for maintaining energy and passion.

🔥 Knowing When to Pivot vs. When to Stay the Course

• Decision-making frameworks to determine if it’s time to shift directions.
• Recognizing signals from the market vs. personal doubts.
• The role of intuition vs. data-driven decisions.

Episode sponsored by: www.featureweddings.co.nz

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film established in 2013. Dedicated to the Brides and Grooms of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Services include wedding photography and films, elopement photography and films, and engagement photography and films. We capture special moments, weddings, proposals, family and love. Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration…

We believe that love always wins.

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Show Notes – Be a Wolf Session: Pivot, Grind, Grow

This week, I’m answering five powerful questions that every creative, founder, and changemaker needs to hear. We’re diving into:

🔥 When to pivot in business or life
🔥 The biggest misconceptions about building a brand
🔥 How to stay driven when nothing seems to be working
🔥 Hard lessons I learned (so you don’t have to)
🔥 The secret to building real, meaningful relationships in business

No fluff. Just real talk, raw insights, and straight-up value. Let’s get into it! 🚀 #BeAWolf

Episode sponsored by: www.featureweddings.co.nz

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film established in 2013. Dedicated to the Brides and Grooms of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Services include wedding photography and films, elopement photography and films, and engagement photography and films. We capture special moments, weddings, proposals, family and love. Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration…

We believe that love always wins.

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In this Be A Wolf session, we dive into five thought-provoking questions that every entrepreneur, creative, and changemaker needs to ask themselves to level up. From unlearning outdated beliefs about success to making fearless decisions, staying true to your mission while scaling, and knowing where to start if everything disappeared overnight—this episode is about pushing boundaries and gaining clarity.

If you're building something bigger than yourself, these questions will challenge your mindset, sharpen your vision, and help you move with purpose.

💭 "The tides are changing." 🌊

Episode sponsored by: www.featureweddings.co.nz

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film established in 2013. Dedicated to the Brides and Grooms of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Services include wedding photography and films, elopement photography and films, and engagement photography and films. We capture special moments, weddings, proposals, family and love. Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration…

We believe that love always wins.

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• Why your income is directly tied to the results you create.
• The mindset shift from "getting paid for time" to "getting paid for outcomes."
• How to measure and amplify the impact of your work.
• Why most people struggle to generate results and what to do about it.
• Tactical steps to become a results-driven entrepreneur.

Tune in. It's a good one. 

Episode sponsored by: www.featureweddings.co.nz

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film established in 2013. Dedicated to the Brides and Grooms of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Services include wedding photography and films, elopement photography and films, and engagement photography and films. We capture special moments, weddings, proposals, family and love. Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration…

We believe that love always wins.

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In this episode, we’re diving deep into why leading with strategy is the key to scaling your business, landing bigger-budget clients, and getting paid for your thinking, not just your service. Too many creatives and entrepreneurs stay stuck in execution mode—this episode is about breaking out of that cycle and stepping into strategic leadership.

We’ll talk about:

✅ The mindset shift from service provider to strategic partner
✅ How learning facilitation can elevate your value
✅ Why charging for strategy helps you scale sustainably
✅ Practical steps to start leading with strategy today

Episode sponsored by: www.featureweddings.co.nz

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film established in 2013. Dedicated to the Brides and Grooms of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Services include wedding photography and films, elopement photography and films, and engagement photography and films. We capture special moments, weddings, proposals, family and love. Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration…

We believe that love always wins.

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This week’s Be a Wolf session dives into the quiet power of consistency and authenticity in achieving long-term success. In a world that often glorifies hustle and performance, this session explores how showing up consistently, staying grounded in your purpose, and embracing authenticity over performative success can create a more meaningful and impactful journey.

We’ll discuss the importance of honoring the process, even when it feels unglamorous, and how staying true to your core values builds deeper connections and a stronger foundation for growth. Whether you're a creative entrepreneur, changemaker, or founder, this session will remind you that resilience, rooted in authenticity, is what truly drives success.

Episode sponsored by: www.featureweddings.co.nz

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film established in 2013. Dedicated to the Brides and Grooms of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Services include wedding photography and films, elopement photography and films, and engagement photography and films. We capture special moments, weddings, proposals, family and love. Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration…

We believe that love always wins.

Send us a text

Session Summary: 2024 in Review

In this final Be a Wolf session of the year, we reflect on the key lessons, challenges, and breakthroughs from 2024. From personal growth and overcoming barriers to building community and scaling impact, this year has been about alignment and resilience.

We’ll dive into:

• Biggest Wins: Celebrating moments that pushed us forward.
• Hardest Lessons: The challenges that taught us the value of perseverance and focus.
• Gratitude: A heartfelt thank-you to the Pack community for being part of this journey.
• Looking Ahead: Setting intentions for 2025 and sharing how to align priorities for sustainable growth and impact.

This session is about closing the year strong and stepping into the next with clarity, purpose, and confidence. Let’s make 2025 the year we continue to break barriers and write stories that outlast us.

Episode sponsored by: www.featureweddings.co.nz

Fine Art Wedding Photo & Film established in 2013. Dedicated to the Brides and Grooms of New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Services include wedding photography and films, elopement photography and films, and engagement photography and films. We capture special moments, weddings, proposals, family and love. Chasing essence is our motivation. Endless love is our inspiration…

We believe that love always wins.