Kiwis in Business

Selfstarters founder and growth coach Flavio Hangarter joins Linda to talk about the innovative sales programme he's created to help tech companies accelerate growth.

Since arriving in the market in June 2020, Selfstarters clients have generated millions of dollars in revenue, a figure that continues to grow.

Selfstarters helps tech companies streamline their revenue growth, and has been developed to give them tools, skills, resources and mentorship to ensure they get to where they need to be, quickly.

Selfstarters focuses on software as a service (SaaS) businesses, giving them the tools and mindset they need to achieve sales growth, through one-to-one coaching and workshops.

For more information visit www.selfstarters.co

Lorraine Maguire has overcome many personal challenges in her life and is now on a mission to help other people rise above the beliefs that are holding them back and know that they are enough.

The Aucklander, who, for nearly two decades, struggled with alcoholism, drugs, self-confidence and anxiety, would “fake it to make it” by appearing to be confident, but inside she suffered extreme turmoil.

Lorraine marked 20 years sober this year, and today she lives a full, healthy life, helping others transform their lives through her work as a Rapid Transformational Therapist.

She's here to share with Kiwis in Business her personal journey that led her to create a business helping others.

For more information visit: https://www.lorrainemaguire.com/

Today we're joined by one half of a husband and wife business duo, Dawn and Dean, who founded Fiordland Furs late in 2020. Dawn is here to talk to us about the family owned and operated business, which produces a range of exquisite possum products personally sourced from the depths of the Fiordland beech forest. The family has been possum hunting for four generations and have created luxurious, and sustainable possum products for the NZ market. Let’s head to the heart of the South Island to find out more!

For more info: https://fiordlandfurs.com/

If anyone understands the importance of business confidence, it's Belinda Thomas of Belinda Thomas Inc.

The self-described 'rockstar facilitator and professional coach' has a passion for neuro and brain-based coaching strategies. She says the power of the mind is what ultimately drives us to succeed.

Belinda loves nothing more than seeing people unlock their potential and achieve excellence, and she's here today to talk about becoming a better leader and emotional intelligence in leadership.

For more info visit: belindathomasinc.com

In this episode, Shuari Naidoo shares her startup journey with Kiwis in Business host Linda Shackelford.

Shuari started her social enterprise Moraka Menstrual Cups under the Young Entrepreneur Scheme.

Her mission is to sell a sustainable and affordable reusable product and counter the issue of period poverty and the stigma of periods in society.

Listen to the young entrepreneur share her purpose and drive in this episode!

https://morakamenstrualcups.swiftly.nz/

Turangi's best kept culinary secret is the Hare & Copper Eatery - a shared landed dream between husband and wife team, Andrew Wood executive chef and Liliana Calva operations manager.

Hare & Copper Eatery opened just a few months before the 2020 COVID lockdown, yet, despite the challenges, the hospo business has continued on, and is now a must-visit when travelling through the central North Island.

Andrew’s first introduction into the culinary world was as a kitchen hand working for pocket money at the age of 14.

Graduating as the top student from Weltec Polytechnic Chef School in Wellington, Andrew has spent the last 20 years working his way up in a number of different kitchens in the Hawke’s Bay, Melbourne and most recently Wellington.

In this interview, Andrew and Liliana join Linda to share their business journey and goals for the future.

www.hareandcopper.co.nz

Join Andrew Ferdinando, co-founder of Ad Hoc marketing and Insightful, on this week's episode.
Andrew and his business partner Dom both grew up on farms in the South West of England and have worked in marketing and business ownership roles from London to Sydney and now Auckland. They have a business that provides virtual marketing director services to small business around NZ, plus a new service called Insightful to upskill social media managers. Andrew is here today to share his insights with you!

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Join Vanessa Wards, Director & Guide at Kiwiness Tours, as she takes us on a beautiful journey of owning a business!
Born and bred on the Matakana coast, Vanessa (aka Ness) talks to Linda about her Kiwi bird spotting tours at Tawharanui Peninsula and the wine tasting tours she’s created in the region.“I grew up at Tawharanui Regional Park, as my dad is the ranger there. This area is so beautiful so I started offering a range of tours, leveraging off the little wine trail we have here on the Matakana Coast,” says Ness. “By night I go out to the Tawharanui Peninsula and do three-hour Kiwi-spotting tours.  I just love it.”
Ness started her business two years ago after returning home to the area following six years in Queenstown, where she worked as a tour and hiking guide.
The entrepreneur shares he business story here. For more info visit - kiwinesstours.co.nz

Aucklander Sunshine Yates is one of the best placed people to talk to us about how we can take steps towards living more sustainable lives.

Today she’s joining us to share her journey – from her nomadic upbringing to setting up her business as a sustainability consultant in New Zealand.

In this interview she also gives information on the community she’s creating with the Pachamama Alliance Aotearoa to help make positive change and reverse climate change.

Find out more: www.sunshineyates.co.nz

Energise is a full service marketing agency helping New Zealand companies grow, compete and achieve success through curious insights, smart thinking and action.

Specialising in brand strategy, search engine optimisation, digital strategy and digital marketing execution, while also taking a traditional marketing approach, Energise thrives on redefining what is possible and growing iconic Kiwi brands.

In this episode, Linda speaks to Energise founder Rosina Webb about her business startup journey which followed her successful career working in a series of high-level marketing roles in NZ.

She also offers education, resources and courses for entrepreneurs, and networking opportunities for women in business. 

For more info visit www.energise.net.nz