On this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we're joined by James Hurman!

James is the founder of Previously Unavailable, a creative consultancy and venture studio based in Auckland. From high school dropout to award-winning ad exec and start-up co-founder, James has built a career around creativity, innovation, and long-term thinking.

In this episode, James and Charlie discuss building “forever companies”, businesses designed for lasting impact rather than fast exits. They explore 'Previously Unavailable’s' unique model, investing in start-ups like Tracksuit while maintaining a small, purpose-driven team.

The conversation touches on wealth beyond money, equity-sharing through their “Avail” system, and how thinking in decades changes everything from daily decisions to company culture.

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Learn more about James's Businesses':

Previously Unavailable | gotracksuit

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In this episode of the Ways to Wealth podcast, host Charlie Meaden sits down with Kate Martin, founder of Let’s Market, a digital marketing agency helping small and medium-sized businesses grow through practical, performance-driven strategies.

After working in the public sector, Kate transitioned into entrepreneurship when she saw how underserved small businesses were—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, she launched Let’s Market and quickly built a steady client base by offering tailored digital marketing services, combining paid advertising with organic strategies for businesses with limited budgets.

Kate and Charlie discuss the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses today. They explore why authenticity is more important than ever in a marketing landscape saturated with AI-generated content, and how small marketing budgets can still deliver strong results when used strategically. The conversation also dives into the pros and cons of paid versus organic marketing, the importance of sustainable business models, and Kate’s long-term vision for financial freedom through productized services or equity-based ventures.

They also explore broader ideas around wealth-building in New Zealand, including the potential of acquiring undervalued businesses, and reflect on the national obsession with property as the default investment path.

This episode offers valuable insights for digital marketers, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in redefining success and wealth on their own terms.

Learn more about Let’s Market: www.letsmarket.co.nz

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This week on the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we're joined by Matt Wright! Matt Wright is a Māori father of three from Ngāti Kahu who transformed his life from anxiety-ridden isolation to off-grid independence in New Zealand's far north.

Starting from a place where he couldn't leave his house or make phone calls, Matt used his daughter as emotional support to rebuild his confidence and eventually became a social media content creator documenting his family's sustainable living journey.

Charlie and Matt explore Matt's remarkable transformation from urban renting to off-grid homesteading. They discuss how watching "The Secret" sparked Matt's belief in manifestation, leading to his first home purchase in a former P-lab property.

The conversation covers their strategic house sale timing before COVID, netting $200,000 profit, which funded their six-acre land purchase in the far north for $130K. Matt shares insights on living sustainably while working within existing systems, building separate structures including a family yurt, and developing their business Kaingaroa Plant Lady.

They explore themes of mental health, the importance of knowing yourself before pursuing major life changes, and how personal growth often requires confronting fears. The discussion touches on family relationships, Māori cultural influences, and Matt's vision for community living inspired by his grandfather's dreams.

Check-out Matt's business at: kaingaroaplantlady.com/

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In this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie speaks with Tamara Liebman, a business lawyer dedicated to helping small businesses and not-for-profits thrive. After starting in litigation, Tamara shifted her focus to proactive, practical legal support—especially for digital-first and e-commerce ventures.

They dive into the legal challenges facing modern entrepreneurs, how to engage lawyers effectively, and why boutique legal practices are on the rise. Tamara shares insights on everything from AI in business to succession planning—emphasizing that true wealth includes time, freedom, and purpose-driven work.

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Check out Calibrate Legal today at:

www.calibratelegal.nz

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Delivering strategic support and maximising businessperformance through her abilities to develop strong business partnerships, recruitment, staff development, conflict resolution, employee relations and organisational development, Nicole has focussed her passion and energy to drive culture and leadership in all the businesses she touches.

Nicole is currently focussed on the business she co-founded called ‘ColourHR’, a Human Resources Organisation that Analyses, identifies and resolves the key issues faced by small and medium NZ businesses to start businesses to scale successfully!

Check out ‘ColourHR’ here: colourhr.nz

Get in contact with Nicole on Linked-In here: linkedin.com/in/nicole-francis-648a853/

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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 

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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