Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity.

Our next guest is Michael Dearth, the visionary restaurateur behind Baduzzi & The Grove, some of New Zealand’s most beloved hospitality experiences.

Michael shares how Baduzzi is “a true labour of love,” honouring his Italian-American roots and built on the foundation of long dinners, great food, and a deep sense of belonging. Unpacking the realities of running high-quality restaurants from navigating staffing challenges, sourcing artisan ingredients, and turning every meal into a shared experience.

Tune in for Michael’s insights on leadership, overcoming challenges in hospitality, and why the heart of any business is ultimately its people.

Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments!

Huge thanks to Michael for featuring in this episode!

Connect with him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-dearth/

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Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity.

Our next guest is Holly Cassidy, Top-Selling Ray White Real Estate Agent with over 16 years experience.

She joins Larissa to share her journey in real estate, the biggest challenges facing the market right now, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Holly also opens up about what makes the work rewarding, why client relationships matter more than ever and her perspective on building trust in a fast-moving industry.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of real estate, Holly’s insights are a must-listen.

Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments!

Huge thanks to Holly for featuring in this episode! Connect with her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollycassidyraywhite/

Ray White website: https://www.raywhite.co.nz/

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Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity.

Our next guest is Hayden Smith, founder of Sea Cleaners. Larissa and Hayden dive into the story behind Sea Cleaners and leading the fight against ocean plastics. Hayden shares the challenges of sustaining support, managing large-scale cleanups, and securing funding. They unpack what makes the work so rewarding, from seeing real change on our coastlines to inspiring communities and young people to take action. Hayden shares why community involvement matters, how we can better protect our waters and lessons learned from leading a movement spanning 20 years.

Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments!

Huge thanks to Hayden for featuring in this episode! Connect with him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-smith-37921049/?originalSubdomain=nz

Sea Cleaners website: https://www.seacleaners.com/

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Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity. 

Our next guest is Steve Armitage, Chief Executive of Hospitality New Zealand. In this episode, Steve joins Larissa to explore the challenges facing New Zealand’s hospitality sector — from post-COVID recovery, rising costs and staffing shortages. They discuss how businesses are adapting and why investing in people is key to a stronger future. Steve reflects on his time as CEO, sharing practical advice on leadership, work-life balance, and staying resilient.

Huge thanks to Steve for featuring in this episode! Connect with him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-armitage-5a578325/

Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nz 

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Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity. 

Our next guest is Tristram Fink (CA) from Tristram Marine. In this episode, Tristram joins Larissa and shares his journey from leaving Deloitte and joining the family business, who have been building boats since 1987. They discuss managing and growing one of New Zealand's best trailer boat brands, what motivates their team, and how they maintain such incredible customer experience.

Huge thanks to Tristram for featuring in this episode! Follow him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristramfink/

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Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity. 

Our next guest is Melanie Boudet-Hearn (CA & CMInstD), Westpac New Zealand - Credit Portfolio, Senior Manager. Larissa and Melanie discuss common financial blind spots every Kiwi business owners faces. Whether it's cash-flow forecasting, margin pressures, and missed opportunities. They also cover the future of banking for small businesses — non-bank financing, the impact of AI on banking, and why strong reporting and data-driven decision making are critical in tough times.

Huge thanks to Mel for featuring in this episode! Follow her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-boudet-hearn-ca-cminstd-7a130912/

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Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity. 

Our next guest is Shane Young, Co-founder of Essano. Shane shares his journey from a hairdresser mixing hair wax in his flat to landing in 1200+ stores. 

Larissa and Shane discuss the realities of product creation, scaling under pressure, and building a global brand from the ground up.

Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments! 

Huge thanks to Shane for featuring in this episode! Follow him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaneyoungmix

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Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity. 

Our next guest is Grant Ellis, former CFO of Restaurant Brands (KFC & Pizza Hut) and current President of Chartered Accountants ANZ. Larissa and Grant discuss navigating franchise challenges, managing costs, employees, and staying strategic through tough economic times.

Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments! 

Huge thanks to Grant for featuring in this episode! Connect with him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-ellis-968a1852

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Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity.

Our next guest is Lynne Van, Partner & Lawyer of Anthony Harper, specialising in commercial litigation. Larissa and Lynne discuss their best advice for kiwi businesses, shareholder and employee agreements, phoenix companies, and protecting yourself around assets in times of trouble.

Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments!

Huge thanks to Lynne for featuring in this episode! Find her here at Anthony Harper: https://www.ah.co.nz/people/lynne-van

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Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity.

Our next guest is Cat Peters, Co-Founder of HireStaff, a blue-collar recruitment agency that skyrocketed to $22 million in turnover within just a few years. Cat sits down with Larissa to share the real cost of scaling a business fast — from navigating 830% growth and burnout risks, to the challenges of building a business with her partner while raising a young family. It's an honest look at what it really takes to grow under pressure.

Let us know what you thought of the conversation in the comments!

Huge thanks to Cat for featuring in this episode! HireStaff website: https://hirestaff.co.nz/

HireStaff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hirestaffrecruitment

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