Business Simple Podcast
Episodes
Bringing Supercars To Ruapuna Raceway - Lewis Low, President Of The Canterbury Car Club | Ep. 92
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lewis is a career electrician that grew within a number of amazing businesses, working with some exceptional business owners.He is now the president o...
Marketing in 2025 - Everything You Need To Know | Ep. 91
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
01:00 – Intro & Early Sales Journey02:30 – Transition to Digital Marketing03:45 – Founding Digital Simple04:20 – Scaling with Property Mar...
My Thoughts: What's Working In Marketing In 2025 | Ep. 90
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is working in the world of marketing in 2025?I think it's a pretty big change up from years prior, hear my thoughts in this episode
What Is Needed From The Next Mayor Of Taupo? Zane Cozens | Ep. 89
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zane is everything I am beginning to love about politics: a fresh perspective, accountability-focused, and transparent.Hear here what he sees as the f...
My Thoughts: We're Back... What We've Been Up To | Ep. 88
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
0:00 – Intro & return to the podcast0:37 – Why the podcast paused1:13 – Announcing the return & future plans1:41 – Reflecting on 2025 ...
Want To Be A High Performer? Watch This - Dan Vann From Evolution Performance | Ep. 87
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Vann was an epic person to interview - someone who first practised what he teaches, and really loves what he does.From professional cricketer, to ...
Remaining Adaptable and Optimistic, A 20+ Year Business Story - Kirsten Ellis From Global PC | Ep. 86
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kirsten Ellis has an incredible story, faced with some challenges that really put yours into perspective.Her optimism, passion and open mindedness to ...
From Mechanical Engineer To Owning A Business That Changed NZ Tax Law - Aidan Smith From Work Ride | Ep. 85
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aidan is incredibly passionate, intelligent and well spoken.He has a unique, efficiency driven approach to businessIn this episode we covered everythi...
Doing The Time Before Starting A Business - Ashleigh Clutterbuck from THG Property Management | Ep. 84
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ashleigh's energy is infectious, she was an amazing guest to interview.After doing 10 years employed as a property manager the time came for her t...
My Thoughts: What Working With A Business Coach Has Done For Me? | Ep. 83
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking about hiring a business coach? This ones for you.
My Thoughts: 464 Posts In 90 Days | Ep. 82
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What did we learn putting up 464 posts in 90 days? Find out here!
My Thoughts: Why Your Customers Arent Converting | Ep. 81
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
have an ad campaign you love but it's not producing results? This ones for you.
My Thoughts: Polished vs. Unpolished Content | Ep. 80
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Polished vs. unpolished content, what is best?
My Thoughts: What I Would Do Differently If I Started Again | Ep. 79
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would I do differently if I started again?It's been on my mind a bit recently - so the request for this episode was timely.
8 Venues, 140 Staff, Same Experience For All Patrons - Nick Inkster From Inkster Company | Ep. 79
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is amazing, I remember Nick starting his business and to see where it has grown to now is incredible.Enjoy
Building An Institution, Smoking Brisket and FMCG - Tristin Anderson From Smokey T's | Ep. 78
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tristin is an absolute legend with an exceptional offering at Smokey T's here in Christchurch, with the best smoked meats around and huge demand.W...
My Thoughts: Client Red Flags I No Longer Ignore | Ep. 77
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Had a bit of fun with this one, something different to our normal episodes.
My Thoughts: What I've Learnt Since Starting The Podcast | Ep. 76
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of starting a podcast?Watch this!
From BDM to CEO, Scaling An Accounting Business Through Sales And Innovation- Ric Thorpe from Sidekick | Ep. 75
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ric is a legend and has a fresh take on accounting that is fun to hear - enjoy!
My Thoughts: Is Lowering Your Cost Per Lead The Answer? | Ep. 45
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is lowering the cost per lead always the answer? Here's my thoughts
My Thoughts: Google Ads VS. Meta Ads | Ep.52
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google ads verse Meta ads, which is better?Find out my thoughts and why.
My Thoughts: Why Aren't Your Retargetting Ads Working? | Ep. 53
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you know what retargeting ads are, you're probably trying them.So why might they not be working?
My Thoughts: Why Now Is The Best Time To Be Investing In Video Marketing? | Ep.63
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you considering video marketing?Listen to this quick epsiode to find out why now is the time to act.
My Thoughts: Are You Using Personalised Emails In Your Marketing | Ep. 70
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Personalised emails can be a valuable tool for your marketing, are you using them?
My Thoughts: Selling The Solution | Ep. 74
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you aren't closing sales the way you would like to, heres a quick episode that will help.
My Thoughts: Running A Business Vs. Doing The Work | Ep. 73
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you balance running a business vs. doing the work? When is the right time for each?Hear my thoughts,
Neck Tattoos In Real Estate, Work Ethic and Having Great Mentors - Tom Hardy from WHITEFOX | Ep. 72
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom has shut a lot of people up be being himself throughout his real estate career, tattoos and all.A true disrupter with his own authentic style, thi...
My Thoughts: Small Budget Marketing | Ep.71
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing on a small budget? Listen to these tips
Maugers Contracting, Becoming the Mayor and Navigating ADHD In The Office - Phil Mauger, The Mayor Of Christchurch | Ep. 69
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What an honour it is to have the Mayor of Christchurch on the show!Hear Phil's story, from Maugers Contracting to the Mayor of Christchurch
My Thoughts: Social Media Ads Aren't One-Size-Fits-All | Ep. 68
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What works for B2C doesn't always work for B2B - different products suit different platforms, but where do you start?
My Thoughts: How Does Customer Journey Mapping Help Your Campaign Performance? | Ep. 67
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some campaigns just perform while others struggle? The customer journey consideration (or lack of) can be a huge part of this.Hear how in this ...
My Thoughts: Never Set and Forget Your Campaigns | Ep. 66
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you setting and forgetting about your campaigns?Listen to this episode to find out why thats a bad idea, and learn how to maximise your advertisin...
Leadership, Community Engagement, and Christchurch’s Recovery - Renee Walker | Ep. 65
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Renee is a charismatic leader with a strong background and track record, with over two decades of experience spanning corporate, government, and nonpr...
My Thoughts: The Psychology Behind Effective Lead Generation | Ep. 62
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not all lead generation campaigns work, we all know that - so what separates the successful and unsuccessful campaigns?Find out in this episode
CEO of WHITEFOX, Judge on The Block, $40m+ in Property Flips, and more - Marty Fox From WHITEFOX | Ep.61
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marty's energy is captivating.Valuable episode for any agent or business owner wanting to do more, be bolder and have a greater impact.If you're start...
My Thoughts: Running A High Converting Landing Page | Ep. 60
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you make an effective landing page and utilise it to drive better leads and prospects to your business?
My Thoughts: Short Form or Long Form Content? | Ep. 59
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To use short or long form content, that is the question.
My Thoughts: 5 Common Mistakes That Are Costing You Conversions | Ep. 58
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could you be leaving 40% of your potential revenue on the table?
Building NZ's Best Real Estate Marketing Company - Graeme Campbell From Agentary | Ep. 57
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme has a great story and has achieved a lot of success considering his age.Thuroughly enjoyed this one
My Thoughts: How To Nail A Call To Action | Ep. 56
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No matter the medium, the call to action will play a huge role in your success.Here's what you need to consider
My Thoughts: Email Marketing Tips | Ep. 55
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Email marketing produces one of the highest ROIs in marketing, are you using it effectively?
My Thoughts: What's More Important, Ad Creative Or Ad targeting? | Ep.54
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What matters more, creative or targeting?
My Thoughts: Is It The Offer? | Ep. 51
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your ads are getting clicks but no leads, it could be the offer...
AI, Is It Coming For Your Job? How Should You Prepare? - Brad Fraser From Agentic | Ep. 50
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brad is the most capable person I know in the AI sphere, his business, Agentic, leads the way locally when it comes to AI and is leading the charge fo...
My Thoughts: The 3 Things Every High Converting Ad Needs | Ep.49
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's everything your campaign needs to be a high-performing campaign.Don't miss this one.
My Thoughts: How To Scale A Digital Campaign Profitably | Ep. 48
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you faced challenges scaling your digital spend? Here's some advice for you
My Thoughts: Do You Track Your Leads? Ep. 47
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you truly making the most out of the leads that come into your business?Do you even know?Tracking your leads more accurately will have the answers...
My Thoughts: Do You Need A Personal Brand? | Ep. 46
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is having a personal brand essential to growing a business? What impact can it have on your businesses growth?
From Mechanic to Full-Time Property Investor - Karl Grant, Property Investor | Ep. 44
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karl is a legend and so brutally honest about his journey, really enjoyed this one - there is someone in it for everyone.
My Thoughts: Is Performance Marketing Best? | Ep. 43
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is performance marketing the answer?Where is brand a part of this? can brand be tied to performance?Enjoy.
A 2025 Check In With 2 Pals - Matthew Horncastle From Williams Corporation | Ep. 42
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our first ever repeat guest, and the first episode with a few Pals involved.This one's worth a listen...
AI, Personal Branding and 2025 - I'm Interviewed | Ep. 41
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I wound up on another podcast, this time with the Williams Project team.Fun little episode, I hope you enjoy.
From Linwood High to Commercial Property Investor - Michael Karabassis From Commercial Spaces | Ep. 40
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael is one of my good friends.He is a legend with an incredible story, tune in to hear his story and some of the things he's learnt along the way....
A Throwback Episode With Marcus From Business Mastery - I'm Interviewed | Ep.39
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is from all the way back in 2022, crazy to think 2 years later I'd have my own podcast live.There are some good bits in this.
Marketing Vs. Branding - My Thoughts | Ep. 38
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is marketing vs. branding? How does it effect your business? Listen in to hear my thoughts!
Growing A Car Detailing Business Through Tik Tok - Oakley Inkersell From Cleaner Cars | Ep. 37
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oakley is one of the best marketers I've interviewed, his understanding of the psychology behind marketing and engagement is far greater than anyone e...
Are All Leads Created Equal? - My Thoughts | Ep. 36
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A quick little one for you today. Are all leads created equal? If not, why? Hear my thoughts and the techniques we use to generate leads.
Scaling A Niche Landscaping Business - Roy Ford From Rapid Refresh | Ep. 35
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back into filming for 2025, great to sit down with Roy and run through some funny stories while chatting through his journey and what's ...
Growing A Business, Working With Your Husband, And Raising 4 kids - Casey Curtis From CA Architecture | Ep. 34
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We finally have broken the glass ceiling! Hosting our first female guest. First of many. Hear from Casey on the madness that is strating a business wh...
My 4th 10 Million 10 Years Podcast - I'm Interviewed | Ep. 33
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Something a little different, have a listen to my episode I recently recorded with David from the 10 Million, 10 Years Podcast
My 2025 Predictions - My Thoughts | Ep. 32
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do i think will happen next year? In our final episode of 2024, I share my predictions for 2025. Enjoy!
How Hard Is It To Become A Developer? - Ant Patrickson From Rosefern Homes | Ep. 31
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How hard is it to become a property developer in the current market? Hear from someone in the trenches. Ant is the man, great chat!
What Actually Is Marketing - My Thoughts | Ep. 30
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What actually is marketing? How do I view the overall process?
How Do You Become A Business Broker? - Norman Engel From Savills | Ep. 29
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Norman is incredibly capable and has a great story, from a challenged hospitality business owner to a Director at Savills. He shares great insights i...
Is Your 'GSD' Mentality Hurting You? - My Thoughts | Ep. 28
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An interesting thought for your Monday, is the neverending pursuit of getting shit done helping or hurting you?
Creating An Exceptional Work Enviroment - Ryan O'Hara From Voyage | Ep. 27
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan owns Voyage, A website design and digital transformation company that has been certified as. Great Place To Work. Enjoy!
December '24 AI Update - My Thoughts | Ep. 26
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
3 key ways you could add in AI today, will be doing these each month so say tuned!
What Goes Into Building 2000 Houses In NZ - Blair Chappel From Williams Corporation | EP. 25
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blair is the other half of Williams Corporation, he is hyper competent and has some interesting opinions on all sorts of topics. Enjoy
Are You Playing Business On The Right Level? - My Thoughts | Ep. 24
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A concept I took from the book Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell, worth a listen if your feeling a bit stuck in your growth.
From Small Town NZ To Commercial Property Investor - Billy McLachlan From Your Proprty Solutions | Ep. 23
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Billy is the man, a really lomg time friend with an awesome story. Enjoy listening
Are You Playing The Product Game Or The Business Game? - My Thoughts | Ep. 22
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Something I've been thinking about a lot recently, is the key to business growth through actual business growth techniques or just having an epic prod...
Are You Neurofit? - Rico Gomez From Neurofit | Ep. 21
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rico knows a lot about stuff I do not know a lot about, he talks about how to manage the mental mess, maximise your capabilities and gives a lot of ti...
Running One Of New Zealands Best Marketed Businesses - Andrew Nicol From Opes Partners | Ep. 20
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew is the host of the property academy podcast and runs a really successful business called Opes Partners. He has an amazing story and articulates...
Building A Business and Culture - Reece McCaffery From Recreate Performance | Ep. 19
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reece shares all his tips and stories that come from building one of the coolest gyms I have been to, while also managing his own health and fitness.
20 Questions With Reece McCaffery - Recreate Performance | Ep. 18
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reece has so much fitness and business knowledge, this episode gives great insight into how he views the business and life, allowing him to be as succ...
Lessons From Fast Growth - Matt Gorinski From MK2 Consulting | Ep. 17
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matt is one of the smartest people I have ever spoken to. With multiple business success stories, exits and even a Delliote Fast 50 trophy to show for...
20 Questions With Matt Gorinski - MK2 Consulting | Ep. 16
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting down with Matt was mind blowing for me, these next 2 episodes are really something you can look forward to. Such an intelligent person that sp...
How Do You Make It In A Competitve Industry? - Sam Gibson From Impact Films | Ep. 15
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam is all-energy and extremely good to listen to. He talks a big game and backs it up, extremely inspiring story.
20 Questions With Sam Gibson - Impact Films | Ep. 14
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam is who I think of when I think of hustle. He talks big and backs it up. Really enjoyable person to sit down with and someone I believe in an enour...
Right People In The Right Place - My Thoughts | Ep. 13
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A quick but through 1 man episode going over my journey of hiring, team structures and lessons learnt scaling my agency to 20 staff. Enjoy!
Crushing It In Coworking - Leon Mooney From Works | Ep. 12
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sat down with Leon Mooney from Works, Leon has an awesome approach to business and family, allowing him to excel in both. Enjoy the ...
20 Questions With Leon Mooney - Works | Ep. 11
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
20 quickfire questions with leon Mooney from Works in preparation for his full length episode on Friday. Leon has a different and refreshing perspecti...
20 Questions With Mike Keast - MK Roofing | Ep. 10
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not far off a second full-length episode, was great to sit down and record this episode with Mike from MK Roofing. Just as much energy as the first, t...
Building A Roofing And Painting - Mike Keast From MK Roofing | Ep. 9
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode had so much energy. Every time I sit down with Mike I have a great time, and I'm sure you all will listening too. Hear Mikes story starti...
How To Launch A Podcast (Properly) - My Thoughts | Ep. 8
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I stalled out for a long time while launching the podcast because I didn't know what to do for gear, editing, distribution. This episode should help y...
$1.3 Billion In Sales At 31 - Matthew Horncastle From Williams Corporation | Ep. 7
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is so good. We sat down with Matthew Horncastle from Williams Corporation to discuss his story, from building sheep sheds to $1.3 Billion...
Growing A Business Through Community - David Melse From Alt. | Ep. 6
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to grow innovatively? Without big ad budgets? This episode is for you, David has done an exceptional job of growing a business through events, a ...
20 Questions With Matthew Horncastle - Williams Corporation | Ep. 5
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We were lucky enough to sit down with Matthew Horncastle from Williams Corporation, these 20 questions give a great insight into our full-length episo...
Building And Selling A Tech Business - Brett O'Donnell From Webtools | Ep. 4
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with Brett O'Donnell, the founder of Webtools (and many other businesses in tech).An experienced business owner in the tech space with a t...
Growing Through Meta - My Thoughts | Ep. 3
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A complete guide to growing your business through Meta advertising, from the owner of an agency that has managed over $20,000,000 in ad spend. Enjoy!
From Property Flipper To Whanganuis Fastest Growing Builder - Matt Perks From Trident Homes Whanganui | Ep. 2
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with Matt Perks from Trident Homes Whanganui. Matts story involves taking risks and a ruthless focus on growth, something...
Building A Brand - My Thoughts | Ep. 1
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Business Simple podcast is back - but why? In this episode we will go over why we have relaunched our podcast and what we are currently learning ...