The Icehouse Podcast

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The Icehouse Podcast episodes

August 30, 2024 AJ & Rachel McKean: Leaving a legacy through business | Icehouse Podcast E174
Episode 174 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with AJ and Rachel McKean, Owners of Synergy Technologies and Owner Manager Programme Alumni. A husband and wife duo committed to building a business that leaves a legacy, stays true to their values and brings practical IT support to business owners across New Zealand.
36 min
July 10, 2024Kate Broughton, Director of Mobicomm
Episode 173 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Kate Broughton, Director of Mobicomm and Owner Manager Programme Alumni. Kate received the Frank Accounting Woman in Business Scholarship. A real go-getter, passionate about her family, her team and growing herself as a business leader.
We discuss:
Her journey raising her family (5 kids, ranging from 9-25) and building a business alongside her husband

Believing in herself as a leader

The recent growth in her business, navigating building culture that sticks

Why she applied for the scholarship and encourages other woman in business to do the same

Her Owner Manager Programme experience to date and key takeaways

Her future goals and hopes personally and professionally
+ Much more!
24 min
June 11, 2024 Nate Alley, Managing Director of Sentinel Homes Waikato
Episode 172 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Nate Alley, Managing Director of Sentinel Homes Waikato and Owner Manager Programme Alumni.
A builder turned business owner passionate about work-life balance, team culture, leadership and working hard to smash goals and make a difference.
We discuss:
- His journey from builder to business owner and what inspired him to take the leap
- Challenges and opportunities within the construction industry today and his insight into what the government could do the help right now
- Creating a culture of investment in people and how he outworks this at Sentinel Homes Waikato
- How implementing the Netflix feedback model has helped the team and himself see feedback as a gift and foster courageous conversations
- The hesitations he had before going on the Owner Manager Programme and why it was worth taking the leap
- His key takeaways – including knowing his numbers and backing himself as a leader
+ Much more!
43 min
May 23, 2024 Quick Hit - Karrina Mountfort on AI freeing up owners time and the future of work
A highlight clip from episode 171 with Karrina Mountfort, Director and CTO of Webbased, and Cofounder of Tikiteboo
This 'quick hit' episode touches on AI freeing up time for business owners, so they can bring the human touch and focus on what they are good at. Alongside Karrina's thoughts on the future of work, and how she navigates managing a fully remote team while building team culture.
Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
9 min
May 08, 2024Karrina Mountfort, Director and CTO of Webbased, and Cofounder of Tikiteboo
Episode 171 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Karrina Mountfort, Director and Chief Technology Officer of Webbased and Cofounder of Tikiteboo. Karrina is also a tenant at The Icehouse Coworking Space in Parnell, Auckland.

We discuss:
The why behind starting her business Webbased
Her passion for giving time back to business owners, so they can do what they are good at
The evolution of AI and how technology can empower business owners
Co-founding Tikiteboo and Tikiteen with her daughter, and how the initiatives give back to teenagers entering the workforce
Her experience working from The Icehouse coworking space, including the efficiencies for a small business
How she focuses on culture with a remote team
And much more!
Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
31 min
April 18, 2024 Quick Hit - Martin O'Sullivan on bringing other people on the business journey
A highlight clip from episode 170 with Martin O'Sullivan, Managing Director of Iceberg.

This 'quick hit' episode touches on how Iceberg structures it's business, leaning into external experts, advice he has for his younger self (including never stop learning, and just be yourself) alongside practical ways to lean on community as an owner - all in 5 minutes!

"I implemented a board because was having conversations with myself in the mirror" - Martin O'Sullivan

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5 min
April 03, 2024 Martin O'Sullivan, Managing Director of Iceberg
Episode 170, of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Martin O'Sullivan, Managing Director of Iceberg and Owner Manager Programme Alumni.
We discuss;
- His passion for being challenged, helping ambitious organisations grow and being a decent human being!
- The journey of Iceberg, their partnership model and their 'why'
- The importance of following your values - "Values aren't values until you test them"
- Challenges Iceberg have faced recently and ways he has overcome them
- The importance of always learning as a business owner
- The power of community and bouncing ideas around with other owners, something he got a lot out of on the Owner Manager Programme back in 2011.
Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
29 min
March 27, 2024 Quick Hit - Kerryn Stokes on holding onto hope & making life count
A highlight clip from episode 169 with Kerryn Stokes, Life Pharmacy Barrington Co-Owner. This 'quick hit' episode touches on her health scare which motivated her to give life her all, say yes to The Icehouse Owner Manager Programme and back herself.

Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]
8 min
March 13, 2024Kerryn Stokes, Co-Owner and Pharmacist at Life Pharmacy Barrington
Episode 169, of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Kerryn Stokes, Life Pharmacy Barrington Co-Owner, Pharmacist and Owner Manager Programme Alumni.
We discuss;
Her stance on balancing work, life, family and play

The importance of filling up your own tank, to be able to support others

Bringing a smile and your best self to the office/a room

Her journey of choosing to back herself

How leadership backed her and how this supported her career

How The Icehouse opportunity came at a cross road in her life, and how the idea of Owner Manager Programme helped motivate her to get through a health battle

The joy she gains from The Icehouse community

How her cohort stay in touch post programme
And much more!
50 min
February 29, 2024 Quick Hit - Jason Snashall on taking control of his business growth and mental health
A highlight clip from episode 168 with Jason Snashall, Owner of Orakei Marine. This 'quick hit' episode touches on dealing with the tough realities of the last couple of years in business and making decisions to take control of his business growth and mental health.

Have a listen and let us know what you think! Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]

8 min