The Icehouse Podcast

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The Icehouse Podcast episodes

February 14, 2024Jason Snashall, Owner of Orakei Marine
Episode 168, of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Jason Snashall, Orakei Marine Owner and Owner Manager Programme Alumni.

We discuss;
How he followed his passions and gut throughout his career

Growing and adapting his business, Orakei Marine

The decisions he has made for his mental health and business growth

Dealing with the tough realities of the last couple years in business

The power of a business community and new networks

How The Icehouse, Owner Manager Programme, impacted him

Hiring a General Manager to support him and what this has unlocked
And much more!

Jason Snashall Email: [email protected]

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43 min
February 08, 2024Geoff Bourke, Managing Director of Energyworks
Episode 167, of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Geoff Bourke, Managing Director of Energyworks and Owner Manager Programme Alumni.

We discuss:
His personal sense of purpose and motivation

The journey of buying into Energyworks

Learnings from 5 years as Managing Director

Challenges within the business and how he overcame them

Key takeaways from his Owner Manager Programme experience

His personal and professional goals for 2024
and much more!

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27 min
January 25, 2024 Southland Business Owner Programme
Episode 166 of The Icehouse podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Southland Business Owners Programme Alumni, Hoani Cooper (NES Southland), Kate French (The Batch Cafe) and CEO of Southland Business Chamber, Sheree Carey.
We discuss the format of the programme, attendees key takeaways, recent business challenges, highlights in 2023, what the future looks like and how The Icehouse partners with Southland Business Chamber.
The Business Owner Programme started in Tauranga 4 years ago and is designed for local established businesses. 2023 was the first year The Icehouse took it on the road and delivered the programme in 3 locations, starting with Southland. Jamie Brock as facilitator, a successful partnership with Southland Business Chamber, high engagement and excellent outcomes for attendees means the programme is back for 2024.

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43 min
January 17, 2024 Bradley Hook, Partner at The Resilience Institute (Part 2)
Episode 165 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart is with Bradley Hook - Partner at the Resilience Institute. The Resilience Institute has been a partner of The Icehouse for over 20 years. Brad shares his expert tips on starting the new year strong, aligning your purpose, dealing with post-holiday blues, and more.
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19 min
January 17, 2024 Bradley Hook, Partner at The Resilience Institute
Episode 164 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart is with Bradley Hook, Partner at the Resilience Insititute. The Resilience Insititute has been a partner of The Icehouse for over 20 years. Brad shares his expert tips on end of year wellbeing and resilience, specifically how to switch off and reset over the summer holidays. A valuable topic for business owners and leaders of small and medium size businesses.

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25 min
December 13, 2023Garry Ko, Executive Director of RCR Infrastructure
Episode 163, of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Garry Ko - Executive Director of RCR Infrastructure, and Owner Manager Programme 60 Alumni. Garry is passionate about innovative thinking and upskilling his leadership ability.
We discuss;
The purpose behind Garry’s hard work

RCR Infrastructure focuses - sustainability, AI, data centers and low emission systems

Advice for business owners - to be honest with themselves when making decisions

How the Owner Manager Programme has helped Garry build a strong business network

His Owner Manager Programme experience, practical leadership learnings that have supported him when managing many employees

Building their first solar farm in Ashburton, the journey and learnings

What the future looks like for RCR Infrastructure

Plus much more!
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23 min
December 06, 2023Harry Urquhart-Hay, Co-founder of Wisewool
Episode 162 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Leadership Development Programme Alumni and Coworking Resident, Harry Urquhart-Hay – Co-founder of Wisewool.
Passionate about leaving a legacy and purposeful work, Harry shares his career journey and learnings within different industries, globally.

This conversation with Harry highlights;
A day in the life of Harry – his focus on balancing work/family/lifestyle

Harry’s focus on leaving a legacy and supporting New Zealand farming

The environmental focus for Wisewool

His career journey globally, and how this learnings has supported him as Co-founder

His perspective on how New Zealand stacks up against global marketing initiatives

How the feature on Country Calendar impacted the business awareness

His experience on the Leadership Development Programme

Why he is part of The Icehouse Coworking community, based in Parnell, Auckland

Personal and professional goals for 2024
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38 min
November 29, 2023Debbie Schultz, Founder of BlueSkyMinds
Episode 161 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Priya Dahya, is with Icehouse Coworking Resident, Debbie Schultz – founder of BlueSkyMinds.
BlueSkyMinds was born out of a deep desire to stop people burying their potential in busyness, and learn how to best manage their minds to optimise performance and wellbeing. Through tailored solutions and focused problem-solving - and with a focus on evidence-based solutions - BlueSkyMinds helps people increase resilience and reduce stress. Debbie’s vision is to help progressive organisations deliver positive, empowering and preventative science-based solutions that fundamentally shift the way people think, work and live.
This conversation with Debbie highlights;
Who Debbie is – personally and professionally

All about BlueSkyMinds and the purpose behind Debbie founding the business

A day in Debbie’s life

Her experience being a resident at The Icehouse Coworking Space as well as her favourite elements of the space

Interesting people she has met in the space, with a special mention to coworking residents, Talent Army

Key learnings from the business journey so far and advice Debbie would give to her younger self

An insight into the future of BlueSkyMinds

Practical advice for professionals navigating how to improve mental wellbeing and performance at work
Plus much more!
Find out more and contact Debbie and the BlueSkyMinds team here.
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27 min
November 22, 2023Richard Beaumont, Director at Ardmore Nurseries and Agovor
Episode 160 of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Richard Beaumont, Director at Ardmore Nurseries and recent Founder and Director of startup, Agovor. Richard is also an Alumni of Owner Manager Programme, Cohort 58. Passionate about Agriculture and Agritech, Richard discusses the industry boom and his business journey.

We discuss;
What a day in the life of Richard looks like

Family business, Ardmore Nurseries and it’s history

Their focus on thought leadership within the agricultural industry

His recent startup, Agovor, which is helping shape the future of Horticulture with robotic towing machines

The industries focus on technology to improve productivity and reduce environmental footprint

His learnings from travel and attending conferences globally – how New Zealand is stacking up

Richard’s Icehouse experience, and learnings he too k into his business and lifestyle – including the confidence to live a year in Dublin with his family!
Plus much more!
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24 min
November 15, 2023Ross Hill-Rennie, Managing Director of Tile Shed
Episode 159, of The Icehouse Podcast, hosted by Bryar Stewart, is with Ross Hill-Rennie, Managing Director of Tile Shed, Financial Skills Workshop and Financial Skills Plus attendee, Coaching alumni, and current participant on the Owner Manager Programme, cohort 63. A lover of business and problem solving, Ross shares his entrepreneurial journey.
We discuss;
What a day in the life of Ross looks like

How he started as a business owner at 18 years old

His love for business, solving challenges, dreaming big and achieving growth

How he wishes he got advisors around him sooner and why

The power of The Icehouse Alumni Community, and how it encouraged him to do the Owner Manager Programme

How he has felt like a fraud in business as he is self-taught, but realising all businesses have similar challenges

His experience on the Financial Skills Workshop and Financial Skills Plus, and why doing the workshop alongside his partner supported the experience

Takeaways from the Owner Manager Programme and Coaching with Michaela Vodanovich

Managing teams and different locations across New Zealand

What excites him about the future of the business and his entrepreneurial journey
Plus much more!
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40 min