Episodes

  • EP 558 - Business Should Be Boring

    EP 558 - Business Should Be Boring
    Feb 26 2026
    Thinking of buying a business? Speak with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/

    If you're interested in working together:

    Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nz

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    36 mins
  • EP 557 - OCR Held At 2.25%: What NZ Business Owners Need To Know

    EP 557 - OCR Held At 2.25%: What NZ Business Owners Need To Know
    Feb 22 2026
    More information on our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/

    The Reserve Bank held the OCR at 2.25%, and everyone's looking for relief. But the reality is the external conditions won't save your business, your actions will.

    Luke and Phil break down why waiting for perfect interest rates, inflation numbers, or economic conditions is a losing strategy. We cover why business is supposed to be hard, the friction between economists and the Reserve Bank, and why some businesses are thriving while others are stuck waiting for someone else to fix their problems.

    When are we going to learn that the external is created from the internal? You're going to have to go and do the work first. Stop looking for magic solutions.

    The businesses winning right now aren't waiting for rate cuts, they're executing their strategies regardless of economic conditions.

    If you're interested in working together:

    Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nz

    Let's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/

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    36 mins
  • Economist Brad Olsen: What Business Owners Need To Know About The Economy

    Economist Brad Olsen: What Business Owners Need To Know About The Economy
    Feb 19 2026
    A podcast we recently did on Keep The Change with economist Brad Olsen that I thought would be an interesting listen for business owners in NZ discussing whats happening in the economy, where its headed, unemployment numbers, inflation and much more.

    Find Brad:
    https://www.infometrics.co.nz/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradolsennzl/
    https://www.instagram.com/bradolsennzl/

    If you're interested in working together:

    Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nz

    Let's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/
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    1 hr
  • EP 556 - How to Sell With Confidence with Max Taylor

    EP 556 - How to Sell With Confidence with Max Taylor
    Feb 15 2026
    Most business owners hate selling because they think it's sleazy. Max explains why that mindset is killing your business and how to sell with genuine confidence.

    Max breaks down the fundamentals and why most Kiwis are too soft to handle rejection.

    If you think sales is about getting one over someone, of course it feels yucky. But if you're genuinely helping people solve problems, it feels completely different.

    Max shares his journey from personal trainer to sales expert, why you need to give a shit about your customers, and how to build rapport without being fake.

    Sales isn't manipulation. It's helping people get closer to what they want to achieve.

    If you're interested in working together:

    Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nz

    Let's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/

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

    Find Max:
    IG: maxramontaylor
    Email: Maxtaylorpt@gmail.com
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    47 mins
  • EP 555 - Data Reveals What Happened To NZ Businesses In 2025

    EP 555 - Data Reveals What Happened To NZ Businesses In 2025
    Feb 12 2026
    691 businesses surveyed across New Zealand & Australia. Only 41% grew in 2025. But here's the thing, if you're not growing, don't blame the economy.

    Luke and Phil break down the Indicator report: business owners expected recovery in the second half of 2025, it didn't happen, and now they're pushing expectations to mid-2026 or 2027. Meanwhile, the successful businesses are doing the boring work consistently and taking action.

    The data proves what we've been saying: there's opportunity out there if you're prepared to go and look for it. While 60% struggled, 41% still found growth in the toughest economy in decades.

    The difference? Action beats hope every time.

    If you're interested in working together:

    Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nz

    Let's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/

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    46 mins
  • Systems Your Kiwi Business Needs For Growth & Stability

    Systems Your Kiwi Business Needs For Growth & Stability
    Feb 8 2026
    Thinking of buying a business? Speak with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/

    Most Kiwi businesses are just jobs with extra stress. The difference? Systems and processes that actually work.

    Luke and Phil break down the essential systems every business needs, why businesses with systems sell for more, how to manage your pipeline effectively, and why you need to work ON your business, not just IN it.

    If someone wants to buy your business and asks "what systems do you have?" You better have a good answer.

    The businesses that scale have systems. The ones that stay small hope everything works out.

    Which one are you? If you're interested in working together:

    Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nz

    Let's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/

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    32 mins
  • More NZ Business Liquidations In 2026?

    More NZ Business Liquidations In 2026?
    Feb 5 2026
    Liquidations were high in 2025, are we going to see more in 2026?

    If you're interested in working together:

    Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nz

    Let's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/

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    11 mins
  • EP 553 - What Every Kiwi Business Needs To Know About Franchising

    EP 553 - What Every Kiwi Business Needs To Know About Franchising
    Feb 1 2026
    Cam Ward is the CEO of New Zealand's largest gym franchise with 62 Anytime Fitness locations, but before you think franchising is your ticket to passive income, he's got some hard truths to share.

    Cam breaks down what it really takes to franchise: deep understanding of your numbers, multiple successful sites in different markets, and the financial capacity to invest heavily upfront before seeing returns. We cover why one successful site isn't enough, the responsibility you take on for franchisees' success, and why franchising is definitely not passive income.

    Master franchises live and die on franchisee success. You're not just selling your brand name, you're becoming the brand guardian, standard keeper, and support system for people who've invested their life savings.

    Most business owners think franchising means easy money. Cam explains why that thinking will destroy you and your franchisees.

    We cover site selection criteria, the skills needed to be a franchisor vs operator, and why you need to be laser-focused on franchisee success. Plus the financial investment required and why many businesses simply aren't ready to franchise.

    Don't franchise until you understand what you're really signing up for.

    More information on Anytime Fitness: https://www.anytimefitness.co.nz/

    If you're interested in working with Luke & Phil at Next Advisory:

    Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nz

    Let's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/

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