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eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP103: Reinventing Housing, with Murphy O’NeillExpert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️https://www.eccuity.com/privateIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Murphy O’Neill!Murphy O’Neill is the director of Adaptable Structures in Auckland, where he is developing what he claims is the world’s first “design for industrialization” construction system. With roots in his family’s construction business, he has spent the last 10 years self-funding this venture after being inspired by the urgent housing...
2025-08-311h 04
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP102: Building Version One, with Naadia JacksonExpert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️https://www.eccuity.com/privateIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Naadia Jackson!Naadia Jackson is an online marketing expert specializing in small business development. Starting her entrepreneurial journey at 19, she has built multiple businesses including database creation, event management through Wakahama Club, and currently runs marketing services for small businesses. She also serves as treasurer of Wakahama Club and is developing a new pr...
2025-08-2841 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP101: The Psychology of Better Decisions, with Belinda ThomasExpert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️https://www.eccuity.com/privateIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Belinda Thomas!Belinda Thomas is an executive coach and facilitator who works with leadership teams globally. A former competitive fly fisher who represented New Zealand internationally, she transitioned into coaching after experiencing its transformative power through her own mental strength sports coach. With a background in organizational psychology, she has built a leader...
2025-08-2746 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP100: Retention Over Acquisition, with Leighton WilsonExpert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️https://www.eccuity.com/privateIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Leighton Wilson!Leighton Wilson runs Ladder & Co, a performance-focused digital marketing agency based in New Zealand. After a decade in finance at ANZ working on database mining and wealth products, he transitioned through two marketing agencies before launching his own business in March 2020. Ladder & Co now helps SMEs achieve measurable growth through analyt...
2025-08-2651 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP99: From Entrepreneur to Business Broker, with Serdar KabulExpert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️https://www.eccuity.com/privateIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Serdar Kabul!Serdar Kabul is a Turkish-born business broker who moved to New Zealand in 2013. After starting two import businesses, he discovered his passion for selling businesses during his own exit process. This led him to join Link as a broker seven years ago, specialising in manufacturing, engineering, and import/export businesses.
2025-08-2534 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP98: Creating the Conditions to be Lucky, with Lisbeth JacobsExpert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️https://www.eccuity.com/privateIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Lisbeth Jacobs!Lisbeth Jacobs is CEO of Gallagher Animal Management, a Belgian engineer with a PhD who has built an international career spanning R&D, venture capital, and technology leadership. Her journey led her from Belgium to New Zealand via marriage, then to China where she headed R&D for a steel multin...
2025-08-2441 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP96: Designing Work and Wealth Beyond Tech, with Daniel WaltersExpert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️https://www.eccuity.com/privateIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Daniel Walters!Daniel Walters is a seasoned technology leader turned consultant and CTO coach based in Auckland, New Zealand. His career journey began with aspirations in film and television before pivoting to technology, leading him through roles at companies like Hitwise (acquired by Experian) and Seek, where he served as CTO overseeing their...
2025-08-2050 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP95: Building Resilient Futures Through Youth, with Steve CampbellExpert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️https://www.eccuity.com/privateIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Steve Campbell!Steve Campbell, co-founder of a New Zealand–based youth development charity, has dedicated over 25 years to search and rescue, emergency management, and community service with YSAR. With a background spanning farming, policing, and regional council work, Steve’s driving force is altruism, legacy-building, and empowering the next generation....
2025-08-1935 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP94: Redefining Wealth through Conservation and Community, with Dr. Nick EdgarExpert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️https://www.eccuity.com/privateDr. Nick Edgar is the Chief Executive of the New Zealand Landcare Trust, with a PhD in freshwater ecology. Originally focused on scientific research studying aquatic ecosystems, he transitioned to applied environmental work, leading a team of coordinators across New Zealand who collaborate with farmers, landowners, and rural communities to improve waterway health through practical conservation efforts.The conversation explores Nick's unique perspective on wealth, which...
2025-08-1829 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP93: Personal Transformation, Values & Entrepreneurship, with Will GregoryIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Will Gregory! Will is a recruitment professional and business partner at The Pond Recruitment, who recently completed a transformative three‑month executive coaching course. After experiencing a failed business venture in 2008–2009, Will spent years working for others before buying into an established recruitment company, gaining “skin in the game.”The conversation focuses on Will’s personal transformation through coaching, shifting his mindset from pure performance to living authentically based on core values. He redefines wealth as encompassing four pillars: financial, spiritual (relationsh...
2025-08-1734 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP92: Crypto Venture Capital and Wealth Building Strategies, with Nawaz AhmedIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Nawaz Ahmed! Nawaz is a General Partner at GD1, a New Zealand‑based venture capital firm managing a $150 million Fund III investing in local tech businesses, alongside a smaller crypto‑focused fund with a global mandate. Nawaz oversees the crypto fund, having transitioned from angel investing after navigating New Zealand’s traditionally crypto‑skeptical venture capital landscape.The conversation explores the mechanics of crypto venture investing, where Nawaz typically takes equity positions with token warrants rather than direct token holdings. They discuss th...
2025-08-1455 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP91: Succession, Intergenerational Wealth, and Financial Literacy, with Lloyd KirbyIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Lloyd Kirby! Lloyd is a senior partner at RSM, one of New Zealand’s largest international accounting practices with 19 partners and 180 staff nationwide. With over 35 years in the industry, Lloyd specialises in business succession planning and exit strategies, helping SME owners prepare for retirement using tools like B‑Star evaluation software.The conversation explores Lloyd’s journey from humble beginnings with a solo mother to becoming a successful business partner. He shares how early mentorship and collaborative investments — including forestry partnerships and proper...
2025-08-1349 mineccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP90: Building Wealth Through Angel Investing and Cryptocurrency, with Juan AguileraIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Juan Aguilera! Juan is a Venezuelan‑born entrepreneur and leadership coach now based in New Zealand. With an MBA and a former career as an electronic engineer, he has built a diverse investment portfolio spanning property, angel investing, and cryptocurrency. As a coach, he works with both corporate leaders and emerging entrepreneurs, focusing on mindset and leadership development.The conversation explores Juan’s three‑pronged investment strategy — property for cashflow, angel investing in start‑ups, and cryptocurrency as a hedge against fiat currenc...
2025-08-1241 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP89: Building Wealth Through Relationships, with Gary BloxhamIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Gary Bloxham! Gary is a seasoned entrepreneur and recruitment industry veteran who built his wealth through calculated risks and relationship‑driven strategies. Starting from humble beginnings without university education, he launched his first insurance business at 21 using his final paycheck, later scaling and successfully selling the company. After relocating to New Zealand in 2015, Gary co‑founded a boutique recruitment firm specialising in banking, financial services, and insurance.The conversation explores Gary’s unconventional path to success, highlighting the value of mentorship, humility...
2025-08-1140 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP88: Energy, Freedom, and Building Ventures, with Brett PietersenIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Brett Pietersen! Brett is a serial entrepreneur who views entrepreneurship not as what he does, but as who he is. Coming from modest beginnings without significant family wealth, Brett has built a career around identifying market gaps and creating value through private capital allocation across multiple ventures and industries.The conversation explores Brett’s definition of wealth — having the freedom to pursue what energises you and aligns with your values rather than being forced into situations due to lack of options. He s...
2025-08-1040 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP87: Market Volatility, AI Chips, and KiwiSaver Reforms, with Anthony SageIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie welcomes back Anthony Sage! Anthony is a New Zealand‑based financial adviser specialising in lending and mortgages, with growing expertise in KiwiSaver and investments. Half American and half Kiwi, Anthony recently earned his Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu black belt and became a father five weeks ago.The conversation dives into current market dynamics, including post‑Trump inauguration volatility and opportunities in undervalued tech stocks such as Google, AMD, and Micron. Anthony and Charlie explore the AI chip landscape, Nvidia’s dominance, and potential challengers like Samsung...
2025-08-0740 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP86: Building 150‑Year Ecological Restoration Projects, with Adam PurcellIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Adam Purcell! Adam is the founder of Tītoki Landcare, a specialist ecological restoration company restoring forests and wetlands across Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Auckland, and soon Wellington. He also founded Kāmahi Foundation, a not‑for‑profit where profits are reinvested into nature conservation. With a background as a consultant ecologist, Adam saw gaps in the restoration industry and decided to take full accountability for delivering long‑term environmental outcomes.The conversation explores Adam’s entrepreneurial path and his distinctive 150‑year mindset...
2025-08-0635 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP85: Building Self‑Aware Leaders and High‑Trust Teams, with Tracey OlivierIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Tracey Olivier! Tracey is a leadership and team coach, consultant, and facilitator who helps organisations create healthy and productive teams. Originally from South Africa, she moved to New Zealand 10 years ago and transitioned from corporate work to entrepreneurship to find flexibility as a parent while building a purpose‑driven career.The conversation explores the critical role of leadership in organisational health and performance. Tracey explains how self‑aware leaders — those who recognise their strengths and weaknesses — can transform team dynamics. She draws on P...
2025-08-0556 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP84: Building Happy and Productive Teams Through Leadership, with Rachael FitzjohnIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Rachael Fitzjohn! Rachael is an experienced people leader known for her work in organisational culture and leadership. She has held senior roles at Xero, BNZ Digital, Cogo, and HainesAttract, and now serves as People Director at Emerging Engines, where she supports scaling businesses with tailored people and culture strategies.The conversation explores Rachael’s journey from accidental leadership roles to intentionally shaping workplace culture. She reflects on her time as fractional CEO at Morgo and highlights how community, psychological safety, and peer support make Morgo’s foun...
2025-08-0436 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP83: Turning Financial Chaos into Clarity for Small Businesses, with Fiona TateIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Fiona Tate! Fiona is the founder of Sorted Out, a bookkeeping and business consultancy service that blends financial clarity with mindset coaching. With a background in corporate recruitment, entrepreneurship, and training under Tony Robbins and Chloe Madanes, Fiona supports small business owners in managing both their finances and their personal growth.The conversation explores Fiona’s journey from the corporate world to creating Sorted Out and how her first client — a builder overwhelmed by accounting — sparked the idea for her now thrivi...
2025-08-0333 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP82: Navigating Technology Leadership Across Industries, with Agne NashIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Agne Nash! Agne is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience as a CIO and CTO across industries including telecommunications, professional sports, insurance, government, and major corporations like IBM. Known for translating complex technical concepts into accessible language, Agne has built her career on adaptability and systems thinking.The conversation explores Agne’s unconventional career path, moving fluidly between industries while applying consistent technology principles. Key themes include redefining wealth to prioritise health, family, and usefulness over monetary gains, strategies for work‑life balance as a work...
2025-07-3138 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP81: From Comedy to Corporate Coaching, with Wade JacksonIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Wade Jackson! Wade is a high‑performance coach and founder of the Covert Theatre in Ponsonby, Auckland, which he operates as a charitable trust. With over 30 years of experience in improvised comedy, Wade has built a career that bridges performance art and corporate development.The conversation explores Wade’s journey from being a “consciously poor” actor‑comedian to creating corporate training programmes that teach leadership and teamwork through improv techniques. He shares how skills such as ego sacrifice, creativity, and resilience translate...
2025-07-3032 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP80: From Teacher to Entrepreneur & Transforming Hiring in NZ, with Wendy YangIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Wendy Yang! Wendy is the founder of Recruitme New Zealand, bringing a diverse career background that spans early childhood education, hospitality ownership, and now recruitment. Her journey from teacher to restaurant owner to recruiter reflects a consistent passion for developing talent and helping people grow professionally and personally.The conversation explores Wendy’s entrepreneurial journey and her people‑first approach to recruitment, particularly for small to medium businesses and start‑ups. She highlights the importance of moving beyond matching CVs to roles and instead focusing on potent...
2025-07-2930 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP79: Building a Digital Agency Without Venture Capital, with Sam RainesIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Sam Raines! Sam is the founder of The Web Guys, a digital marketing agency he launched in 2013 at the age of 22. After leaving school at 14 to pursue DJing and working in various sales roles, Sam recognised a gap in the emerging digital marketing space and started his own agency.The conversation covers Sam’s journey from struggling DJ to successful agency owner and explores how The Web Guys evolved from selling basic websites to becoming a full‑service digital marketing firm offering SEO, custom web...
2025-07-2853 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP78: Launching a Self‑Funded Start-up in a Recession, with Ray FreemanIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Ray Freeman! Ray is the founder and director of Protech Solutions, an integrated security solutions business specialising in physical security and commercial cleaning services. With extensive experience in Australia’s facility services industry, Ray returned to New Zealand in late 2023 to launch his self‑funded startup, which now employs around 50 guards primarily operating in the Bay of Plenty region.Ray shares his journey from corporate executive to entrepreneur and discusses the challenges of starting a business during a...
2025-07-2743 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP97: From Orchard to Ownership, with Darren WrightExpert guidance to help you grow, adapt, and plan for what’s next. Try it for free⤵️https://www.eccuity.com/privateIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Darren Wright!Darren Wright is a chartered accountant turned entrepreneur who grew up on an orchard and parlayed his farming background into a successful business career. He's currently a managing partner at William Buck, an accounting firm with 100 employees, and serves as a director at an IT company with 40 staff members....
2025-07-2434 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP77: Practical Wellness Strategies for Families and Businesses, with Richard EllisIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Richard Ellis! Richard is a health and wellness professional who transitioned from retail management in the UK to becoming a personal trainer and health coach in New Zealand. He now runs his own gym and specialises in corporate wellness programs that help organisations improve employee health and productivity.Richard shares his journey inspired by family ties to New Zealand and discusses his evolution from personal training to impacting larger groups through corporate health coaching. The conversation...
2025-07-2447 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP76: Harnessing AI to Transform Marketing and Business Growth, with Tim ThomasIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Tim Thomas! Tim is the founder of NetPotential and the newly launched GrowthSprut. With over two decades of experience in web development, Tim shares his journey from building custom-coded websites to creating scalable, AI-powered digital marketing systems focused on automation, lead generation, and delivering real results.Tim discusses how AI is transforming his business model and the wider web and marketing industry. He explains why traditional billable-hour service models are becoming obsolete and how platforms like...
2025-07-2327 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP75: Hiring Smarter with Behavioural Data, with Andy FoyIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Andy Foy!Andy is the founder of Predictive Performance, a consultancy helping businesses optimise recruitment, team performance, and staff retention using behavioural profiling tools. With over 30 years in HR, Andy discovered the power of tools like the Predictive Index while working in the UK—where he famously reduced vacancies from 350 to zero and turnover from 20% to single digits in just six months.The conversation dives into the transformative role of behavioural profiling in business: how understanding in...
2025-07-2245 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP74: Inside New Zealand’s VC Boom, with Robbie PaulIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Robbie Paul!Robbie is the CEO of Icehouse Ventures, a leading New Zealand venture capital firm that has invested over $530 million into more than 350 early-stage companies. Originally from North Carolina, Robbie moved to New Zealand in 2008 and began his journey in VC by working for free—proving his value and building a career from the ground up over 17 years.The conversation explores Robbie’s experience navigating and shaping the local investment landscape, including the role KiwiSaver play...
2025-07-2155 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP73: What Most Founders Miss About Scale, with Mike BurkeIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Mike Burke!Mike is the founder of Point16, a growth consultancy that has evolved into a multi-faceted investment and advisory firm. What began as a solo consultancy now spans business strategy, private equity through the Sustainable Lifestyle Fund, and early-stage venture capital via the New Zealand Fintech Fund in partnership with Icehouse Ventures.Mike shares his unconventional journey—from taking a gap year at 18 and stumbling into mentorship, to developing his skills in sales and leadership at...
2025-07-2048 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP71: The Mindset Behind Business and BJJ, with Marcos AzaroIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Marcos Azaro!Marcos is an SEO expert and digital strategist originally from Argentina, now based in New Zealand, who helps businesses climb Google rankings through thoughtful, trust-focused SEO. With a background in web development and an early fascination with Google’s algorithms, Marcos has built a successful SEO consulting business while raising a young family and embracing entrepreneurship.This episode explores Marcos’s journey from full-time work into self-employment, and the mindset it took to balance family life, business growth, and personal development. He shares how cons...
2025-07-1632 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP72: Turning Research into Revenue, with Richard CrossIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Richard Cross!Richard is a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Budgee, a modern financial planning tool built to replace clunky spreadsheets and help businesses model cashflow with operational clarity. His journey began in academia, where he and his peers set out to commercialise their postgraduate research—eventually leading to the creation of ecoPortal, a health and safety platform now used by major enterprises across New Zealand.Richard shares candid insights from more than a decade in st...
2025-07-1631 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP70: From Freelancer to Founder, with Will SchmidtIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Will Schmidt!Will is the co-founder and operator of Orchid, a New Zealand-based software development agency focused on bespoke systems for businesses and start-ups. After beginning his career as a freelancer, Will acquired Orchid from its original founders and has grown the team from 2 to over 10 staff.In this conversation, Will shares his entrepreneurial journey—from bootstrapping, to scaling a client-first software business, to exiting his SaaS product FreightLegend for over $100K. He reflects on the ea...
2025-07-1535 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP69: AI, Freelancing, and Building Income Streams, with Karl Craig-WestIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Karl Craig-West!Karl is a freelance digital marketer, business advisor, and lifelong entrepreneur currently living as a digital nomad in Fiji. Originally from the UK, Karl has built and sold multiple businesses across industries—from property maintenance and training companies to a successful marketing agency—before relocating to New Zealand in 2021.The conversation dives into the mindset shift from employment to entrepreneurship, with Karl explaining why he’s never liked working for someone else. He shares his th...
2025-07-1458 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP68: Sales Strategy, Succession, and Smarter Investing, with Steve VictorIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Steve Victor!Steve is a seasoned sales consultant with nearly 30 years of experience working across the tech sector. After decades in corporate sales roles, he transitioned into fractional leadership—helping businesses implement robust sales processes and strategy without the need for a full-time head of sales.In this conversation, Steve shares his unlikely entry into sales, what finally made him embrace it, and how most companies—even mature ones—are missing foundational sales systems. He outlines his cl...
2025-07-1337 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP67: What Happens When Businesses Fail, with Keaton PronkIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Keaton Pronk!Keaton is a partner at McDonald Vague, one of New Zealand’s leading insolvency firms. With over 15 years of experience, including time as an official assignee managing bankruptcies.Keaton brings a grounded, inside view of what really happens when businesses go under, and how they can sometimes be turned around.This conversation dives into the current state of the economy through the lens of insolvency, including how $8 billion in collectible tax debt is...
2025-07-1027 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP66: Global Trade, Family Values and Building Wealth from Scratch, with TK WangIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by TK Wang!TK is a Chinese entrepreneur and founder of Epic Sourcing, a supply chain business operating across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. After arriving in New Zealand just six years ago, TK has grown his company to a 15-person team with global reach and operations recently expanding into Vietnam.This episode explores TK’s entrepreneurial journey—from his early days in China working as a student tour guide to building a business that helps clie...
2025-07-0943 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP65: Leading with Purpose and Humility, with Paul CottinghamIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Paul Cottingham!Paul is the Chief Operating Officer at Meredith Connell, with a 30-year career in professional services that spans PwC, KPMG, and major law and engineering firms. Originally from Newcastle in the UK, Paul now calls New Zealand home and brings a unique mix of sales-driven growth experience and values-led leadership.This episode dives into Paul’s broad view of wealth—not just financial, but also emotional, relational, and spiritual. He reflects on his journey from...
2025-07-0733 mineccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP64: Fixing Broken Businesses and the Planet, with Dave RousIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Dave Rous!Dave is an entrepreneurial leader and the CEO of CarbonClick, a climate tech company focused on high-quality carbon offsetting. With a career spanning aviation, business turnarounds, and social enterprise, Dave brings a uniquely practical perspective to building and deploying wealth.The conversation traces Dave’s journey from commercial pilot to business auditor, where he negotiated a profit-sharing deal to run an airline’s Auckland base. He went on to build a track record of identifying underperforming businesses, optimising operations, and exiting them profitably—his most n...
2025-07-0632 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP63: Wealth Beyond Money, with Richard WilsonIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Richard Wilson!Richard is a British entrepreneur who spent nine years in Brazil before relocating to New Zealand with his Kiwi wife and two sons. His international career spans renewable energy projects, oil and gas, and executive search. He now works with Voluntas, a firm dedicated to elevating founders and reimagining business impact.Richard and Charlie discuss the challenges of moving cultures—from Brazil to New Zealand—and the art of adapting to new social norms. They explore a broader view of wealth that includes family, rela...
2025-07-031h 02
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP62: From Courtroom to Boardroom, with William FotherbyIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by William Fotherby!Will is a partner at Meredith Connell, where he specialises in fraud, civil recovery, and white-collar crime. With more than a decade of legal experience, he shares his unconventional path through the legal profession—starting in regulatory and criminal prosecution before moving into complex financial misconduct cases.The conversation covers the mental resilience needed to thrive in law, the unpredictability of the courtroom, and how high-stakes litigation sharpens both technical skill and judgment. Will and Charlie draw strong parallels between legal practice and entrepreneurship, in...
2025-07-0244 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP62: From Courtroom to Boardroom, with William FotherbyIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by William Fotherby!Will is a partner at Meredith Connell, where he specialises in fraud, civil recovery, and white-collar crime. With more than a decade of legal experience, he shares his unconventional path through the legal profession—starting in regulatory and criminal prosecution before moving into complex financial misconduct cases.The conversation covers the mental resilience needed to thrive in law, the unpredictability of the courtroom, and how high-stakes litigation sharpens both technical skill and judgment. Will and Charlie draw strong parallels between legal practice and entrepreneurship, in...
2025-07-0244 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP61: Crypto, Accounting, and the Road to Financial Freedom, with Jono Lloyd-WestIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Jono Lloyd-West!Jono is a young entrepreneur and the founder of Lloyd-West Tax & Advisory, as well as co-owner of a catering supplies business. Now based on the Gold Coast, he manages both ventures remotely in New Zealand. Jono’s journey began with side hustles at university and has since evolved into building two profitable companies before the age of 30.The conversation explores how growing up without financial abundance shaped his mindset around wealth. Jono shares his early foray into crypto at age 14 (including a Bitcoin lost on...
2025-07-0150 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP60: Rethinking Mental Health for a Digital World, with Anil ThapliyalIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Anil Thapliyal!Anil is the Executive Director of eMental Health International Collaborative (eMHIC), a global organisation dedicated to improving access to mental health support through digital innovation. With a background in counselling, family therapy, and psychology, Anil has spent more than two decades working to bridge the gap between need and access in mental healthcare.The conversation traces his journey from frontline therapy to global advocacy, beginning with a powerful moment in 2000 when he saw patients waiting up to 18 weeks for mental health support. Since then...
2025-06-3058 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP59:Farming, Finance, and Family, with Andrea LeslieIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Andrea Leslie!Andrea is Executive Director at Primary ITO, the vocational training arm of Te Pūkenga focused on the primary industries. With more than 30 years of experience across education, governance, and hands-on farming, Andrea brings a unique perspective to the future of New Zealand’s food and fibre sector.She shares her unconventional journey—from kindergarten teacher to pig and sheep farmer to sector leader—and explores the skills that modern farming demands, from financial managem...
2025-06-2935 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP57: Leading Through Change, with Emily RustIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Emily Rust!Emily is an organisational psychologist who transitioned from traditional consultancy firms to running her own practice five years ago. She specialises in helping businesses tackle strategic challenges related to hiring, retention, leadership development, and organisational change. Emily is also the co-founder of Stones, a leadership development platform built for modern leaders in small to medium enterprises.The conversation explores Emily’s career journey—from psychology graduate to independent consultant—including her formative experience winding down struggling businesses, which taught her valuable lessons in resilience and re...
2025-06-2534 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP56: Strategic Leadership Beyond the Day-to-Day, with Greg AlnuttIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Greg Alnutt!Greg is a partner at Pivot & Pace, a strategic consulting firm that helps medium-sized New Zealand businesses navigate growth, succession, and long-term value creation. With 20 years of military service and six operational tours, including in Afghanistan, Greg blends leadership experience with commercial strategy in what he calls a “pracademic” approach.The conversation explores Greg’s transition from the military to public sector roles and eventually into business consulting. He shares insights on leading through comple...
2025-06-2447 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP55: Rethinking Investment Strategies in the Age of AI, with Gertjan VerdicktIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Gertjan Verdickt!Gertjan is a Belgian academic and former market analyst who recently joined the University of Auckland. With a career spanning both academia and industry, he brings expertise in behavioural finance, financial education, and alternative investments. His work bridges the gap between theory and practice, drawing on extensive market analysis experience and in-depth research into asset classes like wine.The conversation explores the evolution of financial education in the era of AI tools such as ChatGPT, and why critical thinking now matters more than memorising...
2025-06-2345 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP54: Marketing That Builds Trust, with Tina ComrieIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Tina Comrie!Tina is the founder of The Attention Agency, a New Zealand-based B2B marketing firm helping businesses grow through strategy, creativity, and consistency. Originally from Hawke's Bay, Tina moved 41 times by the age of 41 and has built her career from the ground up—starting as a “dog’s body” at Remix magazine before becoming editor and, later, launching her own agency.Tina shares her entrepreneurial journey, including lessons from her first failed business and how thos...
2025-06-2237 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP58: Practical AI for Productivity and Profit, with Dr. Sarah MitchellIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Dr. Sarah Mitchell!Sarah is the founder of Anadyne IQ, an AI consultancy that helps businesses adopt artificial intelligence in ways that deliver real-world outcomes. With a PhD in mechanical engineering from Caltech and a background in high-level data science leadership, she brings a unique mix of technical depth and strategic thinking to the conversation.They explore Sarah’s journey from academia to industry, and eventually into entrepreneurship. She reflects on her time in the intense US education system, the challenges of returning to New Zealand, an...
2025-06-2243 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP53: The 40-Year Plan for Wealth and Freedom, with Nathan FraterIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Nathan Frater!Nathan is the co-founder of Backbone Marketing, a creative-led, performance-driven agency he runs alongside his wife and business partner Lucy. Together they’ve built a business that prioritises both commercial results for clients and long-term wealth creation for themselves.Nathan shares his entrepreneurial journey from selling at farmers’ markets at 15 to growing a social media start-up into a highly profitable agency. He speaks openly about the realities of building a business with your spouse, the importance of mentorship, and the discipline required to turn cash...
2025-06-1945 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP52: Generational Wealth Through Consistency and Care, with Natasa RasicIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Natasa Rasic!Natasa is a Serbian entrepreneur who moved to New Zealand six years ago with her daughter to create a more stable, opportunity-rich future. After running a successful accounting agency in Serbia for 20 years, she made the bold decision to start fresh in a new country.Today, Natasa co-owns a growing business with her daughter, offering bookkeeping, administrative systems, business planning, and health and safety services to small businesses across New Zealand. In this heartfelt...
2025-06-1832 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP50: Wellbeing, Wealth, and the Freedom to Thrive with Susan StevensonIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Susan Stevenson!Susan is the Director of the Freedom Wellbeing Institute and the New Zealand Curriculum Design Institute. Since 2008, she has focused on preventative wellbeing, helping people feel better every day instead of waiting for crisis points. Her work promotes “universal wellbeing,” a framework built around six interconnected dimensions: social, physical (including financial), intellectual, cultural, emotional, and spiritual.In this conversation, Susan unpacks how financial freedom is deeply tied to all aspects of wellbeing, and how stress in one area often affects the rest. She explains that...
2025-06-1725 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP51: Law, Innovation, and the Future of Wealth, with Jeremy MuirIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Jeremy Muir!Jeremy is a partner at MinterEllisonRuddWatts, one of New Zealand’s leading law firms, and is widely recognised as an expert in financial services, fintech, funds, and crypto law. His career has spanned traditional commercial law and offshore finance in Guernsey and the Cayman Islands, as well as emerging frontiers like blockchain and digital assets.The conversation explores how wealth extends far beyond money, touching on family, lifestyle, and the evolving nature of work. Jeremy shares how his global legal experience has shaped his pe...
2025-06-1753 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP50: Wellbeing, Wealth, and the Freedom to Thrive with Susan StevensonIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Susan Stevenson!Susan is the Director of the Freedom Wellbeing Institute and the New Zealand Curriculum Design Institute. Since 2008, she has focused on preventative wellbeing, helping people feel better every day instead of waiting for crisis points. Her work promotes “universal wellbeing,” a framework built around six interconnected dimensions: social, physical (including financial), intellectual, cultural, emotional, and spiritual.In this conversation, Susan unpacks how financial freedom is deeply tied to all aspects of wellbeing, and how stress in one area often affects the rest. She explains that...
2025-06-1625 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP49: Public Speaking, Purpose, and Perspective with Miriam ChancellorIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Miriam Chancellor!Miriam is the founder of Naked Audience, a public speaking and presentation coaching consultancy helping high-performing professionals overcome communication barriers. A former president of Auckland Toastmasters, she has spent the last five years coaching executives through one-on-one sessions, corporate workshops, and masterclasses—recently expanding her business to Sydney.Miriam shares her journey from being a trained goldsmith to building a purpose-driven business focused on helping others find their voice. She reveals her approach to coaching, balancing technical delivery with meaningful co...
2025-06-1554 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP48: Start-up Lessons, Lean Growth, and Work-Life Balance with Andrew LiIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Andrew Li!Andrew is an electrical and electronic engineer turned entrepreneur whose career spans medical devices, robotics, and software. After early roles at companies like Fisher & Paykel Technologies, Andrew launched a robotics start-up that didn’t succeed, returned to corporate life, and is now building his second venture, Casary—a tax automation platform for property investors—alongside his wife, a tax accountant.In this conversation, Andrew shares what he learned from his first failed start-up and how those insights shaped the lean and agile approach behind Casary...
2025-06-1234 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP47: From Corporate Redundancy to Financial Freedom with Marc ProctorIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Marc Proctor!Marc is a Chartered Accountant and Financial Advisor who co-founded Bullot & Rankine alongside his wife, Greta. After nearly two decades in senior corporate roles at Coopers & Lybrand, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and Westpac, Marc was made redundant just before COVID—a pivotal moment that led him to acquire a book of accounting clients and build a financial advisory firm from the ground up.In this conversation, Marc shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, highlighting the role of mentorship, people-first leadership, and long-term pl...
2025-06-1240 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP46: Strategic Growth, Global Business, and Wealth Building with Sameer HandaIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Sameer Handa!Sameer is a seasoned business leader who moved from India to New Zealand 30 years ago. After completing his MBA at Sydney University, he led a refrigeration company as CEO for two decades, expanding it from 15 staff across five locations to over 300 employees operating in New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, and India. He currently serves as Chairman of Bank of India New Zealand and mentors young entrepreneurs while managing a diverse investment portfolio.In this conversation, Sameer shares how he built wealth through strategic career decisions...
2025-06-1130 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP45: Building Sustainable Wealth in Farming, with James AllenIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by James Allen!James is the CEO of Ag First, a primary industry advisory firm with 12 regional offices across New Zealand. He has led the company for 22 years, starting by building the Waikato branch from the ground up before becoming CEO of the entire organisation.The conversation explores James’ entrepreneurial journey and leadership approach within the agricultural sector. They discuss the critical importance of intergenerational wealth management in farming, including early succession planning. Check out Ag First here: www.agfirst.co.nzWatch all episodes of the Ways to...
2025-06-1128 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP44 The Sales-Driven Path to Start-up Success, with Dave InsullIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Dave Insull!Dave is a father of three based in Auckland with a diverse background in law, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. He has played key roles in scaling tech companies such as 90 Seconds, which raised Series A funding from Sequoia Capital, and Cover Genius, a unicorn company. After losing his home in Cyclone Gabriel, Dave relocated from Hawke’s Bay to Auckland, where he currently leads revenue and growth at Extraordinary, a payments technology company. He is also a former General Partner at After Work Ventures, an...
2025-06-1044 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP43: From Butcher to the Boardroom , with Brett AshleyIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Brett Ashley! Brett spent 47 years in the retail industry, rising from apprentice butcher to General Manager of Store Operations at Woolworths Supermarkets. In this conversation, he shares how he rewrote his future through discipline, planning, and mindset.Growing up in a dysfunctional home in South Auckland, Brett learned to rely on hard work and purpose to drive personal growth. Now retired from corporate life, he runs My Purpose Ltd, helping students and professionals apply life planning and financial strategy to their own journeys.They explore themes...
2025-06-1046 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP42: Resilience, Respect, Recruitment, with Marie WatsonIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Marie Watson!Marie is the founder and managing director of Team Recruitment, a specialist firm placing white-collar professionals in New Zealand’s freight, logistics, and supply chain sectors. With over 30 years in the recruitment industry, Marie brings deep experience and hard-won insight into what it takes to build and sustain a service business through economic cycles.Marie shares the origins of her entrepreneurial journey, sparked by a frustrating experience with UK recruitment agencies in the 1980s. Her determination to...
2025-06-0929 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP41: From Freelancer to Founder! with Sutharsan ABOn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie is joined by Sutharsan AB! Known as AB, is a former marketer turned software entrepreneur and founder of The JAMstack Agency and Pulsebay. Starting as a freelancer frustrated by corporate limits, AB built a team of over 20 developers serving global clients. In this episode, AB shares his journey from freelancing to entrepreneurship, the challenges of scaling a service-based business, and lessons from his family’s business in India that shaped his diversified investment approach, including property, SaaS, and manufacturing. They discuss the evolving tech landscape, AI’s impact on deve...
2025-06-0929 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP40: NZ vs Silicon Valley: Culture, Capital, and the Future of Start-ups, with Mark BregmanMark Bregman is an American venture capitalist who has been investing in New Zealand start-ups since 2018. After a long career at IBM, including time in Japan, he transitioned to Silicon Valley and eventually launched his own fund with a focus on New Zealand's tech ecosystem.In this episode, Mark shares insights into New Zealand’s unique investment culture, revealing that the country ranks sixth globally in investable wealth per capita, yet most of it is tied up in property. He explains why this conservative approach to investing may be holding back innovation and start-up su...
2025-06-0852 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP39: Turning Creative Risks into PR Gold, with Jacqui AnsinJacqui Ansin is the founder of Lily & Louis, a boutique PR agency known for bold, creative campaigns and long-standing media relationships. After a decade leading Publicis Mojo’s PR division, Jacqui launched her own agency 18 years ago—naming it after her dogs and taking a leap by investing in a premium office space from day one.In this episode, Jacqui shares her entrepreneurial journey, lessons learned from high-risk decisions, and standout PR moments—including the world’s longest wedding dress train and the world’s highest high tea. She and Charlie discuss the evolving media landscape in New Zealan...
2025-06-0737 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP38: Progress Over Perfection, with Michelle KeatingMichelle Keating is the founder of Dreamers Collective and author of Shine. After 12 years in the corporate world as a graphic designer, Michelle left her 9-to-5 in search of greater purpose—marking 10 years in business with the launch of her debut book.In this episode, Michelle shares how early business setbacks almost stopped her, until stories of resilience—like Walt Disney’s—reignited her drive. She reflects on her time running workshops with Kikki.k, and how the challenges of 2020—including Kikki.k’s closure and her husband’s redundancy—pushed her to build a new venture: D...
2025-06-0637 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP36: Wealth Through Purpose and Patience, with James HurmanOn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we're joined by James Hurman! James is the founder of Previously Unavailable, a creative consultancy and venture studio based in Auckland. From high school dropout to award-winning ad exec and start-up co-founder, James has built a career around creativity, innovation, and long-term thinking.In this episode, James and Charlie discuss building “forever companies”, businesses designed for lasting impact rather than fast exits. They explore 'Previously Unavailable’s' unique model, investing in start-ups like Tracksuit while maintaining a small, purpose-driven team.The conversation touches on wealth...
2025-06-0542 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP 35, Marketing that Works, with Kate MartinIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth podcast, host Charlie Meaden sits down with Kate Martin, founder of Let’s Market, a digital marketing agency helping small and medium-sized businesses grow through practical, performance-driven strategies.After working in the public sector, Kate transitioned into entrepreneurship when she saw how underserved small businesses were—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, she launched Let’s Market and quickly built a steady client base by offering tailored digital marketing services, combining paid advertising with organic strategies for businesses with limited budgets.Kate and Charlie discuss the challenges and op...
2025-06-0535 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth, Ep 34: From Anxiety to Off-Grid Freedom, with Matt WrightThis week on the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we're joined by Matt Wright! Matt Wright is a Māori father of three from Ngāti Kahu who transformed his life from anxiety-ridden isolation to off-grid independence in New Zealand's far north. Starting from a place where he couldn't leave his house or make phone calls, Matt used his daughter as emotional support to rebuild his confidence and eventually became a social media content creator documenting his family's sustainable living journey. Charlie and Matt explore Matt's remarkable transformation from urban renting to off-grid homesteading. They discuss ho...
2025-06-0451 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP37: From the Courtroom to the Community, with Tamara LiebmanIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, Charlie speaks with Tamara Liebman, a business lawyer dedicated to helping small businesses and not-for-profits thrive. After starting in litigation, Tamara shifted her focus to proactive, practical legal support—especially for digital-first and e-commerce ventures.They dive into the legal challenges facing modern entrepreneurs, how to engage lawyers effectively, and why boutique legal practices are on the rise. Tamara shares insights on everything from AI in business to succession planning—emphasizing that true wealth includes time, freedom, and purpose-driven work.Watch all episodes at...
2025-06-0432 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP33: People and Trust are the Answer, with Nicole FrancisIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, hosted byeccuity. We’re joined by Nicole Francis! Delivering strategic support and maximising businessperformance through her abilities to develop strong business partnerships, recruitment, staff development, conflict resolution, employee relations and organisational development, Nicole has focussed her passion and energy to drive culture and leadership in all the businesses she touches. Nicole is currently focussed on the business she co-founded called ‘ColourHR’, a Human Resources Organisation that Analyses, identifies and resolves the key issues faced by small and medium NZ businesses to start businesses to scale successfully!Check...
2025-05-0840 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP32: Innovating your way to wealth, with James GrahamIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by James Graham.James is a business and analytics expert, with 15+ years of experience in multiple industries, and numerous skills he has honed along his wealth journey, including a strong stack skillset, analytics team management, project management, data analysis and visualisation, outstanding soft skills and a passion for education and taking on new challenges!James is also a Top 10 Google Publisher in New Zealand and currently has over $100,000,000 of directly attributable sales value and over 10 million users reached through creating 200 international websites over th...
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eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP31: Adaptability - Perseverance - Success, with David BeachenThis week on the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by David Beachen! Dave started his wealth journey as a Mechanic, and then a mechanical engineer, before realising that it wasn’t the path he wanted to take in life. He left university and started a sales role as a door-to-door salesman, before moving to becoming a sales agent, as he sharpened his skills, his abilities grew, before he realised it was time to create his own company and become his own boss. Dave founded Flow Marketing in 2016 with the sole focus of bui...
2025-03-1332 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP30: Taking a hit but returning stronger, with Cameron RussellThis week on the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Cameron Russell! Cameron’s story has been one of the greatest tales of resilience so far, from starting his early career as an entrepreneur, Sky Sports esports broadcaster, and team manager, finding his community and enjoying his life in the industry he loves. But then, tragedy struck… Hitting his head at home, and losing significant physical and mental function, forcing him to step away from his successful esports career, and focus on the long and arduous journey of recovery. However, this life changing experience taught him wh...
2025-03-0952 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP29: The Unasked Question, with Igor PortugalThis week on the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Igor Portugal. Igor is an accomplished and proven leader in the New Zealand tech industry. With a track record of co-founding successful technology companies, he has demonstrated his expertise in developing innovative technological solutions that resulted in multiple internationally successful products.Besides his impressive business track record, Igor has also helped thousands of companies implement technology and has held many posts in various IT industry bodies.His vast experience and expertise have made him a sought-after thought leader and influencer in the tech industry, with a passion fo...
2025-03-0554 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP28: Helping build businesses for the benefit of others, with Richard LiewIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Richard Liew! Richard has the strong belief that everyone should have equal access to the education that will help people become an entrepreneur if they choose that path and has been guiding and informing the work he has been doing, building businesses for 25 years, and more recently his work in media, education and advocacy in the entrepreneur and startup space! If you need help turning an idea into a business, building a voice for your tribe, venture or pursuit or if you need to br...
2025-03-0444 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP27: The Nuances of Investing, with Reg PrasadThis week on the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Reg Prasad. With over 2 decades of experience in a broad range of sectors and domains, Reg’s career has led to him mastering providing his detail-oriented approach for strategic direction, continuous growth and innovative change within companies. His experience at leadership, senior executive, board roles and consultancy enable his ability to understand and deliver solutions to organisations so they can run more effectively and efficiently. Reg is also an extremely skilled and focussed investor, using his ability to research, analyse and learn about markets, alongside his thoughtfully craf...
2025-03-0246 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP26: Forging your future through passion, with Ahmed AlmukhtarThis week on the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Ahmed Almukhtar!Ahmed has been forging his path to wealth since 2009, starting his career developing businesses, and working in the marketing and advertising industry, before transferring his skills to the world of entrepreneurship. He’s now using his skills as the Founder and Managing Director of the Luminary Group, Co-founder of Silky Otter Cinemas, Director at BREWD HAWT and an Advisor at CONICAL. Get in touch with Ahmed on Linked-in today: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmedalmukhtar/Learn more about the Luminary Group: http://www.luminarygroup.co.nz/C...
2025-02-1633 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP25: Transforming Communities to build a better future, with Kim GordonIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Kim Gordon.Kim has been working in the Tech industry for over 25 years, with roles ranging from Legal, to Governance, with a focus on Developing and executing strategies, managing complex multi-party programmes, governance, dispute resolution and transformation. Kim has a focus on serving on boards and trusts within the not for profit and public sectors, bringing her passion for work and professionalism to uplift all the companies that she touches.Kim’s idea of wealth is uplifting others through her strong sense of equality, repr...
2025-02-1331 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP24: Uplifting Others and your Community, with Ralph TeoIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Ralph Teo! Ralph’s path to wealth has been consistently guided by the thought of knowing what you are doing is helping others, while being persistent and ethical throughout, which has brought great success to his career and formed his notion that wealth isn’t about monetary possessions, but about how his family and community are doing. Giving crucial representation, encouragement and support for the younger generation of his close-knit Samoan community, showing them that anything is possible if you embody those key values.‘If you always h...
2025-02-1129 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP22, Driving Change, with Erin JurgeleitIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Erin Jurgeleit! Erin is an innovative, effective and result-focussed executive with copious experience in technology and financial services, change management, organizational design and leading complex multi-disciplinary initiatives and programs. Combining her years of experience in compliance, risk management and legal experience, Erin has been working for the last two decades in company defining roles like the the VP and Head of legal at State Street Australia, the Senior Director of Global Product & Engineering at Paypal, consulting tech companies on strategy, product development, comp...
2025-02-1044 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP23, the path to start-up success, with Jeremy O’ConnorIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Jeremy O’ConnorJeremy is an experienced and knowledgeable business owner and start-up founder, successfully launching and bringing his businesses into success through his knowledge of the startup ecosystem and serious business acumen. Jeremy founded and has been leading Heartspace to success since 2023. Heartspace is a system that both educates, and helps you improve your response to stress, allowing its users to improve their heart health, physical endurance, resistance to high-pressure environments and improve their stress, anxiety, depression and chronic pain, which has r...
2025-02-1033 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP21: Innovation, Perseverance and Passion, with Sam KamaniIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Sam Kamani! Sam is an investor and venture scout, co-founder of multiple start-ups, founder and presenter of the ‘Web3 Podcast’, bestselling author of ‘The 30-day start-up’, and speaker at TEDx among many other events, Sam is an expert in driving growth through strategic partnerships and innovative growth strategies. Combining his experience in Tech, and inspirational leadership abilities, Sam is currently Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Autowhale, a bespoke web3 trading infrastructure platform, designed for digital asset funds. Where they provide seamless & fast portfol...
2025-01-2741 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP20: Saving the Planet, with Jessie StanleyIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Jessie Stanley! Jessie Combines has years of experience in managing a growing business, with a particular skill in delivering NPD from concept to launch on time and to budget with previous roles with Fonterra and Britvic Soft Drinks (UK).
Combining her experience in the business world, with a strong passion for the planet, Jessie launched ‘Good Grub’ in 2021, which combines a love of food and branding that consistently delivers on-trend sustainable innovation that meets real consumer needs. ‘Good Grub’ is a business with a focus on emissions...
2025-01-2036 min
eccuity PodcastsMacro Monday EP15: US Rate cuts & Employment, NZD versus USD, Euro Stocks vs US, CES Ai and Trump.In the first episode of the year, Charlie takes us through
all of the major macroeconomic events from the last week, including the LA wildfires, US employment making Stocks Slide and Bonds Jump, Trump pushing for fewer rate cuts, Ai Overload at CES negatively impacting CES 2025, NZD vs USD near 2-year low, Will the Euro Stock market outperform the US in 2025 and what will happen when Trump is sworn in on the 21st?
Tune in and find out all the key information you need to know to inform your investing decisions from the last week!
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2025-01-1312 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP19: Research, Ingenuity and Conviction, with Sameer ChannaIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we're speaking
to Sameer Channa! Sameer works in Strategic Transformation Program Management, and serves as a board member at NIMBAL, contributing his experience in resource planning, customer relationship management and process improvement has been instrumental in Sameer being successful in transforming businesses across New Zealand.
Sameer shares his amazing ability to analyse and be objective
with his investment decisions, built from years of experience, tune-in as he shares key information from his experience, from his successes, setbacks, failures and challenges that he has steadfastly moved through, and how...
2024-12-1857 mineccuity PodcastsMacro Monday EP14, S&P and Dow Jones struggling, FED cuts and BTC & Tesla’s rise post-electionIn this week’s episode, Charlie digs into the US economy post-election cycle. Including: The Dow Jones weeklong crash, the majority of S&P sectors now struggling and the Shiller CAPE ratio, showing you how to use eccuity’s tools so you can follow the market as it develops, ARKK and BTC’s strong price and risk correlation, Bitcoin’s historic rise to $100k USD, the FED being expected to cut rates further, issues with Treasury Yields in an inflation filled market, and finally, Tesla’s historic rise to new heights following the post-election hype-train and the Department of Government...
2024-12-1610 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP18: Financial Wellbeing Special, with Charlie & HelenaThis week on the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re talking about the new and exciting Employee Financial Wellbeing Program! Charlie and his team have been working hard at researching and analysing the impacts that a lack of financial wellbeing has in the life of employees.
We found that 75% of employees are stressed about their personal financial situation and this financial stress is so impactful in people’s lives, that employers could be losing up to $1200 per employee, per year. Employees are so affected by financial stress they are up to 20% less productive, 50% more stressed, and 2.3 times more likely to m...
2024-11-2825 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP17: Ingenuity, Legacy and Culture with Sarah HutchingsIn this episode of the Ways to Wealth Podcast, we’re joined by Sarah Hutchins, Founder of Orsini Fine Jewellery. Using the expertise of iconic Italian master Jewellers, combined with years of experience and relationships with heritage artisans has helped Sarah grow Orsini into the stand-out boutique that it is today!
Join us as we take a journey through Sarah’s life experiences, from her start in the corporate world, discovering her eye for design, to her head-first dive into the jewellery industry that she loves, but
didn’t have experience in, and where she is now, at the...
2024-11-1754 min
eccuity PodcastsMacro Monday EP13: The Market Impact of Trump’s Election.In this week’s episode, Charlie looks at the global macroeconomic impacts of the American election cycle, including: The S&P Breaking the $6000 Mark, New Bitcoin highs, Outflows from the Tech Industry, Inflows to Regional Banks, Small caps and Industrials, FED rate cuts continuing post-election cycle, Corporate Bond Confidence and Advice on Managing Expectations after Big Market Moves.
Join Charlie for this week’s deep dive into the financial headlines making waves around the world.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Intro
00:12 S&P Breaks $6000
01:20 Could Bitcoin Reach $100k?
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2024-11-1113 min
eccuity PodcastsMacro Mondays EP12: Berkshire’s Record High, Job Market Decline and US Election ShiftsIn this episode of Macro Mondays, Charlie unpacks the major market moves shaking the global economy. Berkshire Hathaway hits an all-time high as we dive into their Q3 highlights, while the US job market faces an unsettling decline. Super Micro Computer Inc. experiences a sharp drop in stock price amid auditing issues, Nvidia enters the Dow Jones. Plus, with the US election approaching, we analyse the shifting expectations around Trump’s prospects.
Join Charlie for this week’s deep dive into the financial headlines making waves around the world.
To watch more episodes of Macro Mond...
2024-11-0409 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP16: How to innovate ahead of the curve, with Guy DayIn this episode of Ways to Wealth, we’re thrilled to welcome Guy Day, the Managing Director of Potentia, New Zealand’s leading independently owned tech recruitment company. With over 12 years of industry expertise, Guy isn’t just a celebrated recruitment leader; he’s also the RCSA Recruitment Leader of the Year for 2024, a title that underscores his impact on the industry.
Join us as we explore Guy’s path to success, from his innovative work at Potentia to his latest project, Kamal—a cutting-edge data and analytics platform transforming recruitment strategies. Driven by a passion for harnessing d...
2024-10-3147 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth EP15: Change is the catalyst to more with Charles MeadenIn this episode of Ways to Wealth, we’re joined our amazing host, and the CEO of eccuity! The incredibly intelligent, hardworking, and disruptive Charles Meaden!
Starting his career as an Esports professional while learning the jewellery trade, before founding his own jewellery company! Then using the proceeds from his first company, to retrain and make change in his life, founding his first true start-up, ‘Uproar.gg’, a company built around rewarding gamers for playing the games they love!
After achieving a successful exit, selling the company to ‘MetaGame/ADVNCR’...
2024-10-2346 min
eccuity PodcastsWays to Wealth Episode 14: Intention, Clarity and Leadership, with Auriga MartinIn this episode, we’re joined by Auriga Martin! an intensely
resourceful, intelligent and focussed individual, proven by her impressive track record!
Auriga is an ‘innovation catalyser’, and a ‘people first
leader’, with more than two decades of experience in technology leadership from many varying industries like online education, film, robotics, aviation, finance, and more!
Focussed on building businesses and leading from the front,
Auriga is currently working as the CEO of Farm Focus Limited, where she helps farmers manage over NZD$9 billion in income, Providing simple financial planning tools for farmers, all in one place!...
2024-10-1841 min
eccuity PodcastsMacro Monday EP11: Inflation, the Labour Market, S&P Multiples and impacts of Geopolitical tensions!In this episode of Macro Monday, Charlie delves into the
most important macro-economic influences of the week! Like: S&P 500 reaching historic highs, why did the FED cut rates? The current inflation readings, and what they mean, What the current US job numbers are, and what industries are expanding the fastest, Stanley Druckenmiller's opinion on the current China situation, why is inflation sticky? Oil and Iron ore prices skyrocketing and more!!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro.
00:06 Goldilocks Situation.
00:57 FED Rate Cuts.
01:17 Current Inflation Figures.
01:24 The Job Market.
2024-10-0809 min
eccuity PodcastsMacro Mondays EP10: China rolls out HUGE stimulus package! SAHM rule triggered! New carry trade!In this episode of Macro Mondays, Charlie dives deep into
both the Chinese and US economy. Looking at the impacts of the rollout of recent economic stimulus packages in China. Comparing the Chinese KWEV ETF vs
SPY ETF. The effects of rising UNEMPLOYMENT in both the east, and the west. The beginning of a new US rate cutting cycle. David Tepper's large Chinese position. What the WEST cannot afford to do... Impacts of natural disasters. The SAHM rule may mean a 100% chance of recession, and the potential rate differential opening between eastern and western markets! Finally, there might be...
2024-09-2919 min
eccuity PodcastsMacro Mondays: Biden out while Crowdstrike causes a global outage!Welcome to this episode of Macro Mondays, powered by eccuity.com. Join Charlie Meaden, founder of eccuity, as he breaks down the latest global and New Zealand macroeconomic trends. This week, we explore the Joe Biden dropping out the presidential race, small cap rotations, The impact of the Crowd strike outage and Nvidia's performance and what it means for households and businesses. How will this event influence the macroeconomic landscape? Tune in to stay ahead of the curve!
2024-07-2205 min
eccuity PodcastsMacro Monday - NZD down, trump gets up!Welcome to the debut episode of Macro Mondays, powered by eccuity.com. Join Charlie Meaden, founder of eccuity, as he breaks down the latest global and New Zealand macroeconomic trends. This week, we explore the impact of dropping inflation rates, the anticipated interest rate cuts, and what it means for households and businesses. Plus, a shocking update: an assassination attempt on Donald Trump shakes the world. How will this event influence the macroeconomic landscape? Tune in to stay ahead of the curve!
2024-07-1608 min