In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by James Graham.

James is a business and analytics expert, with 15+ years of experience in multiple industries, and numerous skills he has honed along his wealth journey, including a strong stack skillset, analytics team management, project management, data analysis and visualisation, outstanding soft skills and a passion for education and taking on new challenges!

James is also a Top 10 Google Publisher in New Zealand and currently has over $100,000,000 of directly attributable sales value and over 10 million users reached through creating 200 international websites over the past 15 years.

He also has had an incredibly large impact on the businesses he has worked with, utilising his amazing attitude and skills to give everyday individuals the tools they need to realise their potential.

Currently James is focussed on Calculate.co.nz, which is New Zealand’s largest calculator tool and is partnered with New Zealand’s best financial information website Interest.co.nz.

While he also works on his most recent start-up which he co-founded and is the acting CEO of realtor.co.nz, a website that clarifies the complexities of the property market in New Zealand through offering knowledge and support across buying, selling and building homes.

Listen closely, as James shares the success stories from his career so far, and shares the low moments, when he knew he needed to pivot so he could survive.

Get in touch with James on Linked-in here: linkedin.com/in/james-graham-nz/

Learn more about ‘Calculate’ here: calculate.co.nz

Learn more about ‘Realtor’ here: realtor.co.nz

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Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro

00:01:00 Who is James?

00:03:39 Entrepreneurship

00:06:00 Starting Solo

00:08:16 South Korea

00:15:47 Mindset

00:19:42 Influences

00:21:42 Focus

00:24:28 Planning

00:29:34 Balance

00:33:39 Perspective

00:39:05 Future Plan

00:47:33 Tactics

00:51:16 Tools

00:57:14 Progress

01:00:33 Final Message

01:02:41 Outro

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This week on the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by David Beachen!

Dave started his wealth journey as a Mechanic, and then a mechanical engineer, before realising that it wasn’t the path he wanted to take in life. 

He left university and started a sales role as a door-to-door salesman, before moving to becoming a sales agent, as he sharpened his skills, his abilities grew, before he realised it was time to create his own company and become his own boss. 

Dave founded Flow Marketing in 2016 with the sole focus of building his marketing agency, with a vision to be NZ’s strongest digital lead generation agency for high-ticket services. 

Now Flow Marketing has grown into a team of15 highly skilled and ambitious digital marketers that produce amazing results for their clients. 

Flow Marketing has also received numerous awards and affiliations, enforcing their track record of creating outstanding marketing material that goes above and beyond expectations. 

Check out flow marketing today at: flow.co.nz

Get in touch with Dave on Linked-in: linkedin.com/in/davidbeachen 

Check out all the episodes of the Ways to Wealth Podcast here: eccuity.com/podcasts 

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

01:09 Who is Dave?

05:17 Path to entry

07:14 Succession

10:40 Property

16:14 Children

19:07 Literature

22:19 Dream Retirement

32:22 Outro

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This week on the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Cameron Russell!

Cameron’s story has been one of the greatest tales of resilience so far, from starting his early career as an entrepreneur, Sky Sports esports broadcaster, and team manager, finding his community and enjoying his life in the industry he loves. But then, tragedy struck… Hitting his head at home, and losing significant physical and mental function, forcing him to step away from his successful esports career, and focus on the long and arduous journey of recovery. However, this life changing experience taught him what wealth truly was, leading him to completely change his perspective on life. Learning to love the process, stay in the moment, and transform his life through small steps to improving his mental health, and physical function. Now Cam is using his experience to connect with people all over New Zealand who’re struggling to regain control of their time, attention and thoughts through education, coaching and mentorship support for mental health & suicide awareness. Taking his learnings from the esports industry to bring gamification to the world of decentralisation, to empower others to create better habits. Currently acting as a Business Develop Consultant helping brands build their business through developing strong partnerships to expand their reach to new audiences. Get in contact with Cameron on his Linked-in here: linkedin.com/in/cam-russell-51ab2198/ Watch all episode of Ways to Wealth here: eccuity.com/podcasts Timestamps: 00:00 Intro02:09 way to wealth03:26 First steps07:43 Beginning of esports09:43 e-sports in NZ10:58 Obstacles14:14 Impact of Covid16:34 Balance 22:25 Wellbeing24:33 Forming your mindset 27:29 Legacy29:28 Supporting the youth31:37 Generational wealth34:44 Passing down knowledge41:25 Learning from games44:19 Gaming for good45:22 Career Sustainability49:22 Finding Success51:16 Final Advice51:52 Outro#waystowealth #cameronrussell #consultant #nzinvestor #nzstartup #transformation #lifechanging #wealth #selfimprovement #roadtorecovery #advice #goals #gamification #sustainability #esports #gaming #health #wellness #customerengagement

This week on the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Igor Portugal. Igor is an accomplished and proven leader in the New Zealand tech industry. With a track record of co-founding successful technology companies, he has demonstrated his expertise in developing innovative technological solutions that resulted in multiple internationally successful products.Besides his impressive business track record, Igor has also helped thousands of companies implement technology and has held many posts in various IT industry bodies.His vast experience and expertise have made him a sought-after thought leader and influencer in the tech industry, with a passion for using technology as a force for good in our society.Igor has recently released a new book, which has already reached Amazon ‘Best Seller’ status, titled ‘Unasked Question’ to help technologists discover and develop the skills they need to sell effectively, presenting the ideas in the style of a novel.Check out Igor today at: igorportugal.com Watch every Ways to Wealth Podcast here: eccuity.com/podcastsTimestamps: 00:00 Intro01:09 Who is Igor?03:10 The catalyst for change05:28 The moment it changed. 07:39 First learnings11:30 Bouncing back13:03 First exit13:54 Property Pains14:40 Property Management16:19 Where others go wrong.18:39 A spanner in the works20:27 Recovery21:59 Risk and equity 24:00 Leverage25:27 Downsides of leverage26:42 Key Tools31:43 Intergenerational wealth32:44 The greatest lesson34:14 The price of time51:11 3 key takeaways 54:17 Outro#waystowealth #nzpodcast #nzinvestor #igorportugal #wealth #investing #markets #technologist #author #innovator

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Richard Liew!

Richard has the strong belief that everyone should have equal access to the education that will help people become an entrepreneur if they choose that path and has been guiding and informing the work he has been doing, building businesses for 25 years, and more recently his work in media, education and advocacy in the entrepreneur and startup space! If you need help turning an idea into a business, building a voice for your tribe, venture or pursuit or if you need to branding, marketing or strategic expertise, then you need to look no further than speaking to Richard! Richard is currently operating ‘Founder Media Group’, which runs the ‘Start-up NZ Entrepreneurs Programme’ and the ‘NZ Entrepreneur Magazine’. Get in touch with Richard on Linked-In here: linkedin.com/in/richardliew/ Or if you’re looking to start a business, or already in the startup space, then check out his website here: nzentrepreneur.co.nz/ Watch all the episodes of the Ways to Wealth Podcast here: eccuity.com/podcasts Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:26 Richard’s wealth journey04:02 What’re you working on?04:47 What’s Richard’s startup?06:41 The Reception07:55 Catalyst of Change09:24 Building Mindsets10:58 Realising 9-5 isn’t for you 11:53 The first attempt13:36 The biggest lesson14:42 Perfection isn’t the key16:40 Stop stalling19:38 Tension for change20:52 Founder characteristics22:46 Age variety in entrepreneurs25:04 Pandemic affecting businesses27:31 Finding partnership goals29:20 Learnings from startups32:00 Finding boundaries33:58 Quitting your Job37:21 Work / Life balance42:28 Burnout41:59 Legacy43:33 What’s 50% look like? 44:29 Outro#waystowealth #foundermediagroup #nzentrepreneur #nzinvestor #nzstartup #founder #startups #education #advocacy #media #venture #author #advice #wealth #goals #advice

This week on the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Reg Prasad. With over 2 decades of experience in a broad range of sectors and domains, Reg’s career has led to him mastering providing his detail-oriented approach for strategic direction, continuous growth and innovative change within companies. His experience at leadership, senior executive, board roles and consultancy enable his ability to understand and deliver solutions to organisations so they can run more effectively and efficiently. Reg is also an extremely skilled and focussed investor, using his ability to research, analyse and learn about markets, alongside his thoughtfully crafted network to make informed decisions that drives his portfolio forwards.Get in contact with Reg on his linked-in: www.linkedin.com/in/regprasad/ Check out all the episodes of the Ways to Wealth Podcast here: www.eccuity.com/podcasts Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:52 Investing Products03:29 Cost of Ownership04:17 Employee Wellbeing07:20 Financial Education08:16 Kiwisaver & Covid10:54 NZ Investing Landscape 11:46 Impact of the last few years18:38 Motivations20:40 Trust & Honesty 21:59 First Investment 23:11 Price Distortion 26:50 Building Wealth27:43 Choosing Investments29:33 Intergenerational Wealth31:12 What is Wealth32:22 Make it happen33:22 Impact of Migration34:48 Cultivating Networks36:11 Starting Advice37:08 Entrepreneur vs Employee40:30 Investing vs Business Building44:03 Research & Understanding45:52 Outro#waystowealth #nzpodcast #nzinvestor #regprasad #planit #wealth #investing #markets #newzealand #income #innovator

This week on the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Ahmed Almukhtar!Ahmed has been forging his path to wealth since 2009, starting his career developing businesses, and working in the marketing and advertising industry, before transferring his skills to the world of entrepreneurship. He’s now using his skills as the Founder and Managing Director of the Luminary Group, Co-founder of Silky Otter Cinemas, Director at BREWD HAWT and an Advisor at CONICAL. Get in touch with Ahmed on Linked-in today: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedalmukhtar/Learn more about the Luminary Group: http://www.luminarygroup.co.nz/Check out every Ways to Wealth episode here: https://www.eccuity.com/podcastsTimestamps: 00:00 Intro03:45 Define Wealth05:13 How’re you building wealth06:59 Work-Life Balance07:57 Networking08:39 Friendships in Business09:59 Choosing Investments11:36 Mindset12:50 Biggest Challenges14:11 Maintaining Momentum15:44 Resiliency 16:23 Building Resilience 17:44 Sharing your journey19:22 Alignment with your Partner20:41 Passing down Knowledge21:54 Intergenerational Wealth25:43 Is Intergenerational Wealth a Mindset?26:25 Intergenerational Wealth steals opportunities29:32 Impossible Perfect Parenting30:19 Intergenerational Success31:00 Cultural Differences32:45 Starting Advice33:44 Outro#waystowealth #podcast #eccuity #ahmedalmukhtar #nzpodcast #nzinvestor #family #wealth #innovation #cinema #theatre #goals #advice #perspective #hussle #luminarynetwork

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Kim Gordon.

Kim has been working in the Tech industry for over 25 years, with roles ranging from Legal, to Governance, with a focus on Developing and executing strategies, managing complex multi-party programmes, governance, dispute resolution and transformation. Kim has a focus on serving on boards and trusts within the not for profit and public sectors, bringing her passion for work and professionalism to uplift all the companies that she touches.Kim’s idea of wealth is uplifting others through her strong sense of equality, representing marginalised groups and being a stand-out role model to pave the way for the generations to come. Kim is currently using her expertise serving as Deputy Chair at Lotto New Zealand, ACC New Zealand and Kim Gordon & Associates. Get in touch with Kim’s on Linked-in: linkedin.com/in/kim-gordon-34452524 Check out all the other episodes of our podcast here:eccuity.com/podcasts Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:58 Priorities03:45 Women in Governance04:15 Current focus07:39 Uplifting without imposing08:43 Starting Ara Digital10:34 Challenges faced12:09 Bringing balance14:14 Catalyst for Change16:20 What is wealth? 19:39 Upbringing21:50 Intergenerational Wealth25:32 Money & Family27:25 How to not spoil children28:14 Advice for starting out30:56 Outro#waystowealth #aradigital #kimgordon #lottonz #accnz #nzinvestor #nzstartup #governance #management #uplifting #community #boardmember #tech #rolemodel #wealth #advice #family #perspective #chairwoman

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Ralph Teo! Ralph’s path to wealth has been consistently guided by the thought of knowing what you are doing is helping others, while being persistent and ethical throughout, which has brought great success to his career and formed his notion that wealth isn’t about monetary possessions, but about how his family and community are doing. Giving crucial representation, encouragement and support for the younger generation of his close-knit Samoan community, showing them that anything is possible if you embody those key values.‘If you always have good intentions, you will never be wrong, you will always be on the right path, even if others cannot recognise that’ Working in the Ministry of Social Development for 16 years brought a high level of resilience and understanding of others to Ralph's life, after his tenure, he transitioned into tech recruitment, utilising his amazing ability to communicate with others and his ability to give advice, reassurance and support to individuals searching for a new path on their journeys. Ralph is currently using his experience and knowledge as the Practice Lead for Infrastructure and Cloud Services at Crew Technology Recruitment, one of only a few recruitment teams to exclusively specialise in Technology Recruitment in New Zealand.Check out Crew today at: crewconsulting.co.nzCheck out our other podcast episodes here: eccuity.com/podcasts Timestamps: 00:00 Intro01:09 Define Wealth01:42 Building Wealth03:15 Family Influence04:15 First Steps06:01 What’s Next?07:51 Unique Perspective09:29 Building Resilience12:42 Helping the Youth15:43 Being a Rolemodel17:05 Path to Wealth18:46 Luck or Drive?20:06 Keeping Secure21:43 Lifestyle Creep23:16 Key Lessons24:53 Starting Advice26:49 Mistakes when Young28:34 Parting Advice29:04 Outro#waystowealth #crewrecruitment #ralphteo #nzinvestor #nzstartup #techrecruitment #recruitment #community #samoan #wealth #support #representation #rolemodel #wealth #advice #goals #perspective #family

In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Jeremy O’Connor

Jeremy is an experienced and knowledgeable business owner and start-up founder, successfully launching and bringing his businesses into success through his knowledge of the startup ecosystem and serious business acumen. 

Jeremy founded and has been leading Heartspace to success since 2023. Heartspace is a system that both educates, and helps you improve your response to stress, allowing its users to improve their heart health, physical endurance, resistance to high-pressure environments and improve their stress, anxiety, depression and chronic pain, which has received endorsements from leading health organisations.

Jeremy also founded ‘Lotus Wheel’ an e-commerce focussed business that has sold their  massage wheels to both individuals and Premiere Sports organisations like All Blacks. Allowing individuals to easily relieve back and neck pain, anytime, anywhere. 

Learn all about the successes, hardships and experiences that Jeremy has learnt along his journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur. 

Learn more about Heartspace:heartspacehealth.co.nz

Learn more about Lotus Wheel:lotuswheel.co.uk

Check out all our podcast episodes at:www.eccuity.com/podcasts

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

01:37 What’s Jeremy doing now

04:46 Launching Lotus Wheel

05:54 Startup Idea Generation

08:12 Launching in Europe

08:42 Impact of Networking

10:02 What is Wealth?

11:07 Life Balance

12:21 Physical Health

13:16 Has the Idea of Wealth Changed overtime

14:55 The Greatest Lesson

15:56 5-year goals

18:24 What does Success look like

21:50 Monitoring Markets

22:15 Impactful Individuals in your life

23:23 Helping other Businesses

24:36 Development Feedback

25:42 The Ideal Future

27:42 Starting Advice

28:42 Building an Asset Base

31:03 Bringing along Family

31:59 E-commerce Advice

33:33 Outro

#waystowealth #heartspace #lotuswheel #nzinvestor #nzstartup #founder #entrepreneur #ecommerce #product #wealth #goals #advice #balance #lifestyle #assets #markets #development #family #future #physicalhealth #launching #business #businessowner