Episodes

  • Ep 517 - Sharing Your Wins

    Ep 517 - Sharing Your Wins
    Aug 14 2025
    We know that it's tough out there and we're potentially in a double dip recession so we asked some of you to tell us what wins you're having, so in this podcast we'll take you through a number of wins from people in their first year of business through to their 20th year of business. Its time to get excited and celebrate some wins, as often as business owners we forget to do this.

    Book in a call with Phil: https://calendly.com/philsmith/buying

    Get our $20,000 business planning tool for free: https://nextadvisory.nz/

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

    Business inquires: luke@nextadvisory.nz
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    38 mins
  • Ep 516 - Unemployment Reeks But Peaks?

    Ep 516 - Unemployment Reeks But Peaks?
    Aug 10 2025
    Unemployment recently came in at 5.2% but is even higher in Auckland which is the powerhouse of New Zealand's economic activity, this is grim reading for many but others thought it would be higher. In this podcast we try to work out wether it will go any higher, and what we all need to be thinking about. Maybe its time for us business owners to increase our hiring.

    Book in a call with Phil: https://calendly.com/philsmith/buying

    Get our $20,000 business planning tool for free: https://nextadvisory.nz/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

    Business inquires: luke@nextadvisory.nz
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    42 mins
  • Ep 515 - ‘It improved my mental wellbeing’ Pricing Profit & Passion. 90 Days w Rose Kennedy

    Ep 515 - ‘It improved my mental wellbeing’ Pricing Profit & Passion. 90 Days w Rose Kennedy
    Aug 7 2025
    Hear first hand from Rose from Rose’s Dining Table, who went through the nextAdvisory 90 Day Business Planning Program.

    Rose shares why this was the right fit for her and her lessons from throughout the course of the 90 days.

    Investing in yourself and your business is important and Rose explains why sometimes you need to pay to have someone in your corner to help you move toward your goals faster. Enjoy!

    Find Rose:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosesdiningtable
    Website: Rosesdiningtable.co.nz

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-kennedy-777705171/
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    21 mins
  • Ep 514 - Are You Claiming These Expenses In Your Business?

    Ep 514 - Are You Claiming These Expenses In Your Business?
    Aug 3 2025
    In this podcast we are going to take you through a number of examples of expenses in business so that you can get a feel for the types of things a businesses can claim, and perhaps check if you are claiming these yourself. As always remember that you should check with your accountant as a number of these things can be specific to an individual business, so always seek some advice first.
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    47 mins
  • Ep 513 - You’re Not Ready To Buy A Business (Yet)

    Ep 513 - You’re Not Ready To Buy A Business (Yet)
    Jul 31 2025
    Phil is fielding two to three calls a week from people looking to buy a business, and many of these conversations follow a similar pattern. Often, people aren’t quite sure if they’re truly ready to take the leap. This podcast is designed to get you thinking before you reach out or request an information memorandum, so you can be better prepared as you start your business acquisition journey.

    Book a call with Phil: https://calendly.com/philsmith/buying
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    33 mins
  • Ep 512 - Why is New Zealand So Depressed Right Now?

    Ep 512 - Why is New Zealand So Depressed Right Now?
    Jul 27 2025
    Everywhere you look lately, it seems like there are sad faces and a general sense of gloom about New Zealand and its future. In this podcast, we dive into why that might be and, more importantly, what we can do in our own lives and businesses to lift the mood, bring back some positivity, and put a smile on the old dial. We’ll also encourage you to do some cool stuff that helps you feel grateful for New Zealand all over again.
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    38 mins
  • Ep 511 - Lessons From Scaling Girls Get Off

    Ep 511 - Lessons From Scaling Girls Get Off
    Jul 24 2025
    Viv from Girls Get Off joins us in the studio to share key lessons from their journey of turning an idea into a multi-million dollar sex toy business. We dive into topics like scaling into new countries, creative social media strategies, and how to keep innovating in a fast-moving market. You’ll enjoy this one and walk away with insights you can apply to your own business.

    Find them here: GirlsGetOff.com

    Find us here:
    Book a call with us: https://nextadvisory.nz/#book-online
    Visit our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/
    Access to our free business planning and cashflow module: https://www.skool.com/nextadvisory-business-basics-5934/about
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    20 mins
  • Ep 510 - Xero Prices Go Up Again

    Ep 510 - Xero Prices Go Up Again
    Jul 20 2025
    Starting 1 September, Xero will be increasing the prices for several of its packages. In this podcast, we’ll walk you through those changes, but more importantly, we’ll show you how to get the most out of Xero so it becomes a powerful tool to support your business, not just a pesky piece of accounting software.

    Find us here:
    Book a call with us: https://nextadvisory.nz/#book-online
    Visit our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/
    Access to our free business planning and cashflow module: https://www.skool.com/nextadvisory-business-basics-5934/about
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    31 mins