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Jessie Stanley: From pies to flies. Passion, purpose & problems!
Season 3 Episode 4
Jessie Stanley built a thriving pie empire from scratch—only to realise that success wasn’t what she imagined. In this candid conversation, Jessie sh…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Gary Gordon: $1B of property developed. Here's what I know.
Season 3 Episode 3
Gary Gordon didn’t sell his company—he made the impossible call to shut it down. After two decades in property development and over $1B in completed …
1 year ago
Kelly Brown: 18 yrs of leadership; leave a legacy
Season 3 Episode 2
Kelly Brown didn’t just grow a profitable business, she exited on her own terms. From a failed M&A attempt to a four-month sprint that led to a clean…
1 year ago
Alliv Samson: $300m NZ success story "NO silicon valley"
Season 3 Episode 1
Alliv Samson didn’t just build a startup, she redefined how classrooms work around the world. As the co-founder of Kami, she navigated massive growth…
1 year ago
Mark Clare: You set the price, l'll set the terms!
Season 2 Episode 16
Mark Clare hasn't just advised on hundreds of successful business exits; he’s seen firsthand the pivotal moments that make or break multi-million dol…
1 year ago
Greg Munt: Reverse engineering a $150M vision!
Season 2 Episode 15
Greg Munt always knew he was building to sell. Even the name of his business, One50 Group, was a constant reminder of his ambitious $150 million exit…
1 year ago
Nick Crawford: You're rich, but still miserable. Here's why...
Season 2 Episode 14
Nick Crawford didn’t build a career in wealth management AND a philosophy around what money really means after the cheque clears. From advising lotte…
1 year, 1 month ago
Janine Grainger: Crypto billions: how I sold Easy Crypto!
Season 2 Episode 13
Janine Grainger built conviction in a space most people didn’t know or trust. From raising NZ’s largest-ever first-round funding to leading through c…
1 year, 1 month ago
Trent Mankelow: Exit before you hate it!
Season 2 Episode 12
Trent Mankelow is one of the OGs of New Zealand’s design and startup scene — a founder, UX leader, and advisor who helped shape the early digital pro…
1 year, 1 month ago
Elena Kim: Founders, don't wait to get your house in order!
Season 2 Episode 11
Elena Kim didn’t just become one of New Zealand’s most influential lawyers—she built her career helping founders exit well. From navigating M&A deals…
1 year, 1 month ago