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Skills Shortage or Leadership Gap? Rethinking the Talent Narrative
Episode 16
In this episode, we explore the so-called “skills shortage” in New Zealand manufacturing. David and Rob unpack their NZ Manufacturer article, arguing…
1 year, 1 month ago
Work on it, not in It: The SMB growth playbook
Episode 15
In this episode, we dive deep into the book "The E Myth Revisited" by Michael Gerber, exploring key insights about business roles and growth. Hosts R…
1 year, 2 months ago
No More Excuses: Manufacturers Need to Lead NZ Productivity Shift
Episode 14
In this episode, hosts David Altena and Rob Bull dive into New Zealand’s longstanding productivity crisis and why waiting for government intervention…
1 year, 3 months ago
What if 100,000 businesses started taking action to improve their performance and productivity
Episode 13
In this episode, David hosts solo while Rob takes a well-earned break. He shares a recording of his recent talk at the Mahi Tahi Collective 2025 Tech…
1 year, 3 months ago
What Are You Aiming At in 2025? Setting Goals That Drive Real Results
Episode 12
In this first episode recorded in 2025, The Better SMB Podcast kicks off the year with a deep dive into goal setting and making meaningful business p…
1 year, 4 months ago
Navigating Technology Trends with Anthony McMahon
Anthony McMahon, Technology Strategist, Public Speaker and founder of Target State Consulting, joins David and Rob for this episode. Anthony shares h…
1 year, 4 months ago
Innovating on purpose: Turning ideas into action for SMB success
In this episode of The Better SMB Podcast, hosts David Altena and Rob Bull break down the concept of innovation, distinguishing it from invention and…
1 year, 5 months ago
Is the election of Donald Trump the wakeup call NZ SMEs need?
Episode 9
This episode dives deep into the implications of the recent US election and what it means for New Zealand’s SMBs, exploring key insights and strategi…
1 year, 6 months ago
Is it time to rebrand productivity?
David and Rob dive into productivity misconceptions and political posturing around the term. They discuss recent government statements suggesting tha…
1 year, 7 months ago
Building a Productive Business with Grant Johnson, CEO of Rocketspark
In this episode, hosts David Altena and Rob Bull sit down with Grant Johnson, founder and CEO of Rocketspark, to discuss the journey from a small sta…
1 year, 7 months ago