In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Rachael Fitzjohn! Rachael is an experienced people leader known for her work in organisational culture and leadership. She has held senior roles at Xero, BNZ Digital, Cogo, and HainesAttract, and now serves as People Director at Emerging Engines, where she supports scaling businesses with tailored people and culture strategies.The conversation explores Rachael’s journey from accidental leadership roles to intentionally shaping workplace culture. She reflects on her time as fractional CEO at Morgo and highlights how community, psychological safety, and peer support make Morgo’s founder conferences unique. Rachael emphasises the role of communication, strong leadership, and values‑aligned OKRs in creating productive and happy teams.The discussion also examines financial wellbeing in the workplace — why employers should address it, how reducing financial stress improves culture, and practical ways to build support systems employees will use. Rachael shares her personal vision of success: making meaningful impact, staying grounded, and building a secure future for her children without chasing extravagant wealth.Find out more about Emerging Engines here: www.emergingengines.comWatch all episodes of the Ways to Wealth Podcast here: www.eccuity.com/podcasts#WaysToWealth #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #ScalingBusinesses #FinancialWellbeing #PeopleAndCulture #EmployeeEngagement #FounderSupport #OrganisationalDevelopment

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Fiona Tate! Fiona is the founder of Sorted Out, a bookkeeping and business consultancy service that blends financial clarity with mindset coaching. With a background in corporate recruitment, entrepreneurship, and training under Tony Robbins and Chloe Madanes, Fiona supports small business owners in managing both their finances and their personal growth.

The conversation explores Fiona’s journey from the corporate world to creating Sorted Out and how her first client — a builder overwhelmed by accounting — sparked the idea for her now thriving business. She shares insights on easing the emotional weight of financial stress, simplifying accounting with plain‑English communication, and transforming limiting beliefs that hold entrepreneurs back.

Key topics include building resilience in modern life, balancing work and family, and addressing the unique challenges of tradespeople, creatives, and small business owners. Fiona also reflects on generational wealth and why internal mindset shifts are just as important as external financial strategies.

Find out more about Sorted Out here: www.sortedout.co.nz

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In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Agne Nash! Agne is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience as a CIO and CTO across industries including telecommunications, professional sports, insurance, government, and major corporations like IBM. Known for translating complex technical concepts into accessible language, Agne has built her career on adaptability and systems thinking.The conversation explores Agne’s unconventional career path, moving fluidly between industries while applying consistent technology principles. Key themes include redefining wealth to prioritise health, family, and usefulness over monetary gains, strategies for work‑life balance as a working mother, and the challenges women face in technology leadership roles.Agne also addresses modern technology challenges, including the “shiny fish” syndrome where businesses chase emerging trends like generative AI without considering fundamentals. She advocates focusing on core infrastructure, understanding business needs, and maintaining adaptability through continuous learning in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.Watch all episodes of the Ways to Wealth Podcast here: www.eccuity.com/podcasts#WaysToWealth #TechnologyLeadership #WomenInTech #Adaptability #SystemsThinking #GenerativeAI #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #Leadership #ContinuousLearning

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Wade Jackson! Wade is a high‑performance coach and founder of the Covert Theatre in Ponsonby, Auckland, which he operates as a charitable trust. With over 30 years of experience in improvised comedy, Wade has built a career that bridges performance art and corporate development.

The conversation explores Wade’s journey from being a “consciously poor” actor‑comedian to creating corporate training programmes that teach leadership and teamwork through improv techniques. He shares how skills such as ego sacrifice, creativity, and resilience translate directly into business success. Wade also discusses creating the Job Challenge programme, which was endorsed by Stephen Covey and licensed globally, including to the Singapore military.

Key themes include the Covert Theatre’s survival through the pandemic, the therapeutic benefits of improv for autistic teens, and Wade’s philosophy of “enough” — prioritising purpose and charitable reinvestment over personal wealth accumulation. The episode also touches on martial arts training, maintaining beginner’s mind, and living in the present moment as a path to both personal and professional growth.

Find out more about Inspired Learning here: www.inspiredlearning.global

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In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Wendy Yang! Wendy is the founder of Recruitme New Zealand, bringing a diverse career background that spans early childhood education, hospitality ownership, and now recruitment. Her journey from teacher to restaurant owner to recruiter reflects a consistent passion for developing talent and helping people grow professionally and personally.The conversation explores Wendy’s entrepreneurial journey and her people‑first approach to recruitment, particularly for small to medium businesses and start‑ups. She highlights the importance of moving beyond matching CVs to roles and instead focusing on potential, culture fit, and mutual benefit for clients and candidates alike.Key topics include the changing employment market after COVID, the rise of remote and hybrid work, and the recruitment challenges faced by small businesses. Wendy shares her vision of scaling Recruitme New Zealand while retaining the personal, relationship‑focused service that differentiates her brand. She also discusses AI in recruitment, company culture, work‑life balance, and her long‑term goal of supporting children’s disability charities once the business achieves sustainable cash flow.Find out more about Recruitme New Zealand here: www.recruitme.net.nzWatch all episodes of the Ways to Wealth Podcast here: www.eccuity.com/podcasts#WaysToWealth #Recruitment #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #StartUps #WorkLifeBalance #CompanyCulture #Hiring #CareerGrowth #HumanResources

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Sam Raines!

Sam is the founder of The Web Guys, a digital marketing agency he launched in 2013 at the age of 22. After leaving school at 14 to pursue DJing and working in various sales roles, Sam recognised a gap in the emerging digital marketing space and started his own agency.The conversation covers Sam’s journey from struggling DJ to successful agency owner and explores how The Web Guys evolved from selling basic websites to becoming a full‑service digital marketing firm offering SEO, custom web development, and performance‑based marketing. He shares how moving from project work to recurring retainers enabled sustainable growth, systematic hiring, and ultimately owning their own commercial office space.Sam also details the technology stack that powers the agency, including how Go High Level replaced multiple tools while delivering automation and cost efficiencies. He reflects on the philosophy of immediate customer response, building cash flow without investors, and lessons from selling a previous gaming platform business in a six to seven figure transaction. The episode closes with insights on wealth building, property investment, and scaling service‑based businesses while maintaining quality and profitability.Find out more about The Web Guys here: www.thewebguys.co.nzWatch all episodes of the Ways to Wealth Podcast here: www.eccuity.com/podcasts#WaysToWealth #DigitalMarketing #Entrepreneurship #AgencyGrowth #CashFlow #Automation #WebDevelopment #SEO #PropertyInvestment #BusinessScaling

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Ray Freeman!

Ray is the founder and director of Protech Solutions, an integrated security solutions business specialising in physical security and commercial cleaning services. With extensive experience in Australia’s facility services industry, Ray returned to New Zealand in late 2023 to launch his self‑funded startup, which now employs around 50 guards primarily operating in the Bay of Plenty region.

Ray shares his journey from corporate executive to entrepreneur and discusses the challenges of starting a business during a recession. He explains his decision to move back to New Zealand, driven by family ties and a desire to contribute to the country’s economic future. Ray’s business philosophy is centred on disrupting a complacent service industry through exceptional customer service, employee investment, and building personal relationships with both clients and staff.

They explore cultural observations, comparing New Zealand’s tall poppy syndrome to the UK class system, and how these mindsets impact business growth. Ray also examines New Zealand’s expensive financial services sector and the opportunity for niche, creator‑economy businesses to drive disruption. Drawing on his background in professional fighting, he emphasises a long‑term vision of building a sustainable business that prioritises people, reinvestment, and lasting impact over short‑term profits.

Find out more about Protech Solutions here: www.protechsolutions.co.nz

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In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Darren Wright!

Darren Wright is a chartered accountant turned entrepreneur who grew up on an orchard and parlayed his farming background into a successful business career. He's currently a managing partner at William Buck, an accounting firm with 100 employees, and serves as a director at an IT company with 40 staff members.

The conversation explores Darren’s journey from corporate accounting to business ownership, highlighting his transition through business coaching where he spent five years advising small business owners. Key themes include the importance of having deep knowledge in your field, ensuring there's market demand for your services, and the critical need for systems and processes.

Darren emphasizes working "on your business, not in your business" and shares lessons learned from his orchard upbringing about hard work and cash flow management. The discussion covers practical advice for entrepreneurs, including the challenges of business partnerships, family dynamics during start-up phases, and wealth-building strategies. He also touches on his investment philosophy, including equity positions in companies like Rocket Lab, and his approach to teaching financial literacy to his four children through everyday conversations rather than formal lessons.

Check out William Buck here: https://www.williambuck.com/nz

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In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Richard Ellis!

Richard is a health and wellness professional who transitioned from retail management in the UK to becoming a personal trainer and health coach in New Zealand. He now runs his own gym and specialises in corporate wellness programs that help organisations improve employee health and productivity.

Richard shares his journey inspired by family ties to New Zealand and discusses his evolution from personal training to impacting larger groups through corporate health coaching. The conversation highlights the importance of continuous learning, entrepreneurship challenges, and a systematic approach to family nutrition and wellness.

He emphasises meeting clients where they are, focusing on small “one-percenter” improvements inspired by James Clear’s Atomic Habits. The episode also explores the supplement industry, blood testing for nutritional optimisation, and balancing processed versus whole foods while maintaining practical family meal systems.

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In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Tim Thomas!

Tim is the founder of NetPotential and the newly launched GrowthSprut. With over two decades of experience in web development, Tim shares his journey from building custom-coded websites to creating scalable, AI-powered digital marketing systems focused on automation, lead generation, and delivering real results.

Tim discusses how AI is transforming his business model and the wider web and marketing industry. He explains why traditional billable-hour service models are becoming obsolete and how platforms like Go High Level can streamline client acquisition, sales automation, and reporting. They also explore the rising importance of equity ownership, adaptable income streams, and effective human-AI collaboration in today’s economy.

This episode offers practical insights on transitioning legacy businesses, leveraging AI agents, and preparing future generations for a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Tim reflects on fatherhood, resilience, and the critical need to own rather than simply work, providing valuable advice for entrepreneurs and business owners.

Find out more about NetPotential here: www.netpotential.co.nz

Learn about GrowthSprut here: growthspurt.nz

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#WaysToWealth #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalMarketing #Automation #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #StartUps #LeadGeneration #MarketingTechnology #EquityOwnership #HumanAI #FutureOfWork #TechInnovation #SmallBusiness