Join me, and me alone (which is a first for the podcast), for a deep dive into the genesis of the Real Solutions Business podcast and the why behind why I am doing this podcast. I enjoyed the challenge of doing a podcast with just myself and one microphone. Hopefully, this one illuminates my purpose and goals with the podcast.

In this episode I am joined by Robin Crimp the Director of RAC Insolvency to talk all things liquidation, company liquidations that is!

Robin has worked in the insolvency industry since the beginning of the century. During this time he has worked in personal bankruptcy, company liquidations, company and personal receiverships as well as advising businesses directly on their options when in financial distress. He has also worked inhouse within the asset management team of a bank working with distressed lending. 

His experience has included time in the insolvency teams of both Deloitte and PwC in New Zealand, as well as Smith & Williamson in London, UK.

Robin is a Licensed Insolvency Practitioner a Chartered Accountant and he holds a Practicing Certificate from Chartered Accountants, Australia and New Zealand. 

Robin has experience in maximising value for creditors and shareholders. This episode is a great listen for anyone too afraid to ask what a liquidator does to get some insight into the process and when it might be necessary for your business.

Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page. We'd like to hear from you, and any ideas you have about making the podcast better. The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law - A Christchurch based law firm, serving Canterbury for over 140 years.

In this episode I am joined by Callum Newport who is a Business Broker at NZ Business Brokers here in Christchurch. Callum talks to me about his journey from being an Infantryman in the New Zealand Army to selling businesses locally. Callum delves into the importance of people, discipline, hard work, process, and integrity. We look at the lessons and similarities of grunting round an infantry load to helping business owners sell their businesses and what it takes to get the most successful outcomes for his clients. We also dive into all things business broking related including how Callum, and his points of difference, can assist any business owners who are thinking of buying and selling a business.

In this episode I am joined by the energetic and ever-optimistic David Melse. This was a neat full circle moment for me having previously guested on Davids own podcast series. David talks with me about his journey to starting his own business coaching business called ALT and the businesses endeavours that came before that. David talks with me about business coaching and the types of business owners that he loves to help. We also talk about the $10million in 10 years challenge and the podcast that David hosts off the back of that challenge with a 170 plus episodes and counting! David talks about the importance of fitness and healthy living to high performance and how the gym is 2024s new place to meet and socialise with like minded folk. If you want to be inspired then this is a good episode to listen to.

In this episode I am joined by Kiwi Angus Winstone and Kashmiri local Mushtaq (“Musha”) Magray who are the founders and Directors of Wild Snow and Kashmir Skis. Angus and Musha talk with me about the Kashmir region and in particular the area Gulmarg (“the meadow of flowers”) in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas where you will find Apharwat peak (www.wildsnow.co.nz/about-gulmarg-copy/) at 4,267m. We learn about Musha getting into skiing from an early age, some history of skiing in the region alongside Angus’s path to launching a ski venture business with Musha in the Kasmir region. This is a fascinating tale of two men from different cultures connected by a love of the snow and the joy of skiing who both harbour a desire to give back to the local community and provide pathways to meaningful employment in the ski industry both in Kashmir and abroad. This one is a long player as there was a lot of ground to cover from pounding the streets of India in the search of suitable suppliers for the manufacturing of ski equipment to the early days of Angus and Musha brewing up their first batch of ski wax with the help of some local chefs. Finally, we delve into some of the hurdles and opportunities for Kiwis looking to do business in India alongside Musha’s closing thoughts on the importance of community and knowing your neighbours. I hope you enjoy this one!

In this episode I am joined by Jimmy Lin from Proficio Business Valuations (www.proficio.co.nz) to talk about the importance of business valuation for SMEs, highlighting the gap between SMEs and large companies in accessing high-quality, independent valuation services. Jimmy is, a chartered accountant and risk & business valuation specialist. Jimmy talks with me about the need for accurate, transparent, and affordable valuations to help SMEs make informed decisions. He explained the comprehensive valuation process, including the importance of independent methodologies and data access. Jimmy also touched on the role of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors in business valuations and the benefits of regular valuations for succession planning and business continuity.

Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page. We'd like to hear from you, and any ideas you have about making the podcast better. The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law - A Christchurch based law firm, serving Canterbury for over 140 years.

In this episode I am joined by Nick Alcock the Tax Debt Coach and financial therapist (www.taxdebtcoach.co.nz) . Nick is a Chartered Accountant with over 17 years’ experience working at a number of Chartered Accountancy firms across NZ and overseas helping business owners. As a result of his work Nick has acquired a lot of experience dealing with the Inland Revenue Department on behalf of his clients. Nick came across the subject of financial therapy one day quite by accident as a result of this he enrolled in a one year Masters Level Course in Financial Therapy via Kansas State University in America.  This course helped Nick to better observe the habits and behaviours of the accounting clients he was working with and lead to the realisation that the new skills and knowledge he gained would greatly assist them with their businesses, especially where they had fallen behind meeting their tax obligations. This then lead Nick to helping a client who had a long history of tax arrears by filing a financial hardship application which in turn lead to the IRD writing off a large proportion of the tax arrears owed. This spurred Nick on to incorporating tax debt management as a niche service offering to his clients. If you struggle with your money habits and this is impacting on your ability to pay your tax on time then give this one a listen.

Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page. We'd like to hear from you, and any ideas you have about making the podcast better. The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law - A Christchurch based law firm, serving Canterbury for over 140 years.

In this episode I am joined by Godfreys Law newest Director Sally Cunneen. Sally is the first female Director in the history of Godfreys Law, not to mention the youngest at 26 years of age. Sally talks with me about the power of believing and working towards your goals. She reflects on the impact and importance of having hard working parents and the valuable lessons she learned growing up on the farm, including the importance of pitching in together and rolling your sleeves up to get things done no matter the conditions. We then delve into Sally’s passion outside of work for boxing and the parallels between being a lawyer and facing an opponent in the ring. We also look at the transition from employee to ownership and what has changed and what stays the same. This episode is a must listen for all young aspiring business owners and offers insights into the power of pursuing your goals and what it takes. We are immensely proud of Sally, her journey to date and what is to come. The future is bright indeed.

Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page. We'd like to hear from you, and any ideas you have about making the podcast better. The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law - A Christchurch based law firm, serving Canterbury for over 140 years.

In this episode I am joined by the joyful, vivacious and ever colourful Susan Forde from Susan Forde Jewellery. Susan talks with me about her background as a girl from West London to discovering her new home in New Zealand and her journey to becoming a bespoke jewellery designer. Susan talks with me about the importance of presenting yourself confidently in business and how jewellery and colours can be some of your most powerful allies in projecting your most authentic and confident self. We deep dive into some of Susan's creations, explore her why and the passions that drive her to help people present themselves authentically with flair and style. Have you ever wondered how you can improve your mood and self confidence just by leaning into your colours or the feeling that comes from wearing a special piece of jewellery. If you have ever wondered about getting a bespoke piece of jewellery made, updating your wardrobe or repurposing heirloom jewellery that may be gathering dust but deserves to see the light of day again then this episode is a must listen. Anyway, who said business can only be done in shades of grey and black! Time to colour up your world by visiting www.susanforde.com

Is there a topic you want covered or a person you want to hear from? You can contact us through the Godfreys Law website, or you can message the Godfreys Law Facebook page. We'd like to hear from you, and any ideas you have about making the podcast better. The Real Solutions Business Podcast is presented by Godfreys Law - A Christchurch based law firm, serving Canterbury for over 140 years.

In this episode I am joined by the amazing Elyce Peters and Holly Sullivan who are the dynamic duo that founded the Mortgage Girls 9 years ago. In that time Elyce and Holly, along with the rest of the wonderful team, have grown the business into one of New Zealand’s most trusted and premier mortgage broking brands. Recently the Mortgage Girls one a slew of awards at the Liberty New Zealand Mortgage Awards which is a testament to their professionalism, passion, and client centric approach. I talk with Elyce and Holly about the beginnings of their journey together, how they have built a high performing nationally recognised team (and awarded brand) the challenges and opportunities of juggling motherhood with business, the benefits of working remotely and the why that drives them year on year to evolve and be better than before. If you need some inspiration and want to have a few laughs along the way, then this episode is for you. Elyce and Holly are a riot to talk with. Their enthusiasm for their work is infectious meaning it was a real joy talking with them about their journey to date in business and learning about what makes them so darn successful.