SidekickTV

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How many episodes does SidekickTV have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.

SidekickTV episodes:

June 25, 2021SidekickTV | Joe Laing | The Property Market & Governmental Changes (Ep. #26)
In this episode we hear Joe's expert opinions on the housing market. Diving into houses, the market and the governmental changes. Joe has spent years in property at different levels and in different roles, so he really knows the ins and outs of the industry, and possesses valuable insight into the constantly evolving market.
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website!
Timestamps:
0:00 - 0:24 - Introduction

0:24 - 0:58 - An update from Joe

0:58 - 2:21 - What's going on in housing at the moment?

2:21 - 4:01 - What are the latest changes and their effects?

4:01 - 6:25 - It might change the makeup of an investor as well?

6:25 - 9:15 - What are your thoughts on the current market and where you might see it moving in the future?

9:15 - 11:56 - What kind of dialogue are you having with somebody that's looking to build wealth through property now?

11:56 - 12:35 - Outro and summary
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13min
June 11, 2021Sidekick TV | Richard Currie TMC Trailers | Life Education Trust (Ep. #25)
In this special episode of #SidekickTV I'm joined by my friend Richard Currie from TMC Trailers. We start off by discussing TMC's support of the Life Education Trust and my upcoming run raising funds for their new Life education trailer.
We then branch off into supply chain issues, and what pearls of wisdom Richard can offer to help give insight into the challenges NZ businesses are currently facing. This episode is a more concise than our usual videos (clocking in at just over 7.5 minutes), which means you'll have extra time at the end to head over to the Give-a-little page and donate!
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ultra...

If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website!

Timestamps:
0:00 - 1:05 - Intro

1:05 - 1:43 - Why do you guys support the Life Education Trust?

1:43 - 2:26 - Tell us a bit about the trailer you built for Life Education?

2:26 - 4:48 - What's happened to your business post Covid?

4:48 - 5:23 - How have you combated these shortages and changes in price of supplies?

5:23 - 5:43 - Has your response given you a competitive advantage?

5:43 - 6:54 - What would be your advice to small businesses starting to face supply chain challenges?

6:54 - 7:28 - Outro
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8min
June 04, 2021SidekickTV | Emma Wojtas | Is Networking Marketing the new Franchising? (#Ep. 24)
In this episode of SidekickTV, I'm joined by Emma Wojtas, Social Marketing Strategist.
Here we discuss 'Is Networking marketing, the new Franchising?' I always love exploring the many ways that businesses can grow and today Emma Wojtas has shared some incredible insights into what you can do to grow your business with huge scale and very little cost.
A couple of takeaways, you'll need to define your product and you'll need to develop your team - You'll need to watch the video to get the rest!
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website!

Timestamps:
0:00 - 0:49 - Video intro

0:49 - 2:27 - Emma's Introduction

2:27 - 6:24 - How do you pitch network marketing to people?

6:24 - 9:09 - Which industries have the best impact in network marketing?

9:09 - 12:37 - What are some of the first points for business owners looking to add scale to their sales?

12:37 - 13:49 - Outro
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15min
May 18, 2021SidekickTV | David Bell | Supply chain challenges facing New Zealand in 2021 (Ep. #23)
We're joined by David Bell, Director of Business Growth at Xero NZ.
David shares his views and concerns that are facing New Zealand businesses in 2021 through inflation and a product drought.
Hear David's suggestions that can help your business throughout these potentially damaging times in the New Zealand economy.
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website.

Timestamps:
0:00 - 1:22 - Intro and overview of supply chain issues

1:22 - 3:19 - What are the top causes of these issues, and is it going to be a catastrophe?

3:19 - 4:24 - Demand has also gone up?

4:24 - 6:00 - What's going to happen to businesses operating in the New Zealand economy?

6:00 - 6:45 - If you took housing out of the equation, how strong has our economic bounce back been?

6:45 - 11:10 - What can businesses do if goods start to run out?

11:10 - 11:32 - Outro
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12min
April 29, 2021Sidekick TV | Dean Percy - The Mark | Branding in Business (Ep. #22)
In this episode of SidekickTV, Ric is joined by Dean Percy from The Mark, where they discuss the importance of branding in your business. We often talk about a wide range marketing areas here on SidekickTV, but we don't often sit down and discuss the fundamental area of branding. Tune in to learn all about the power of branding and how creativity can help give your business an advantage.
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website.
Timestamps:
0:00 - 1:01 - Intro

1:01 - 3:42 - What is the power of creativity in branding, and how can that give you an unfair advantage?

3:42 - 6:37 - How can you use brand and strategy as a starting point?

6:37 - 9:15 - Gearing your business around your target market, not you.

9:15 - 10:27 - What are some of the toughest decisions surrounding branding?

10:27 - 16:35 - How often do you find people with branding that doesn't suit their audience?

16:35 - 17:31 - Parting words & summary
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18min
April 23, 2021 SidekickTV | James Wallace - Digital Simple | Marketing in your business (Ep. #21)
In this video, Ric and Modecai sit down with James Wallace from Digital Simple and discuss what you need to be thinking about in terms of marketing in your business, today!
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website.
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22min
April 21, 2021 SidekickTV | David Bell | Small business trends (Ep. #20)
In this episode of SidekickTV (which was hosted live in the Sidekick Business Lounge) Ric is joined by David Bell, the Director of Business Growth at Xero.
David presents a few slides on the economic impacts that small businesses have experienced over the past year, and how we are trending out. Then, both Ric and David answer questions that came through in the Q&A.
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website.
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29min
April 20, 2021Sidekick TV | Start-up Series | Saskia Shaw - Break up Box (Ep. #19)
We're back with another episode of SidekickTV! This week, we've got the first episode of our new Start-up Series! We're aiming to highlight new businesses in Christchurch and get some conversation going around ideas and business creation in an ever-changing business landscape.
This week, we're joined by our first guest Saskia Shaw, who has just started her new business Break-up Box! Ric talks to Saskia about how she came about the idea for Break-up Box and how she actually got her business off the ground.
Q1. Tell me about your business and why you wanted to start 'Break up Box' - 0:25

Q2. Why build your own business - 1:24

Q3. Now you're live, what are you doing to make it successful & what do you plan to do? - 5:17

Q4. What was the process of starting this business? - 10:22
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website.
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15min
April 15, 2021SidekickTV | Clive Antony | TikTok - The Medium to sell to Gen-Z (Ep. #18)
We're back with another episode of #SidekickTV with Clive Antony again, this time talking about TikTok!
Last year it felt like a 'fad' but now, TikTok is well and truly part of the marketing strategy for businesses engaging with GenZ!
Chat to Clive if this is your target market and watch this video to understand:
What’s TikTok now and what it will be?

Who’s using TikTok?

What can you do on TikTok to make a buck?
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website.

Timestamps
0:00 - 0:38 - Intro

0:38 - 3:23 - What is TikTok now, and what do you think it's going to be in 5 years?

3:23 - 3:56 - Didn't Youtube start off as an obscure idea as well?

3:56 - 5:33 - Who's on TikTok now?

5:33 - 7:50 - Do you think it'll be product driven businesses rather than service driven businesses that dive into TikTok first?

7:50 - 10:42 - How do you make money by using TikTok?

10:42 - 11:54 - A year ago people were laughed at for using TikTok, and now there's a rush to make sure you're keeping up!

11:54 - 13:08 - What is the ownership model of TikTok?

13:08 - 15:20 - Organic opportunity, the Algorithm & Growth

15:20-15:30 - Summary
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16min
April 15, 2021 SidekickTV | Cameron Robertson | Residential Investment Property Tax (Ep. #17)
Thank you Cameron Robertson for joining me and for answering the questions from the Business Lounge team.
In this episode of #SidekickTV we cover off the very recent, very fast changes to Residential Property Tax Law in New Zealand. These changes have been very scary for investors and could be very costly for renters but we'll have to watch this space! Take a look here to get Cam's side of things!
If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website.
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19min

FAQs about SidekickTV:

How many episodes does SidekickTV have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.