The #WhatsNext Podcast

EP 565 - Massive Wave Of NZ Business Closures: Watties NZ & More Gone

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/Even Watties is shutting down plants and cutting...

EP 564 - Should NZ Businesses Be Worried About Oil?

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for more clarity and growth in your business? Book a call with us at https://nextadvisory.nzPetrol hit $3 per litre and Kiwis started queuing ...

EP 563 - NZ Tax Tips For Financial Year End

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More information on our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/Home Office Work Sheet: https://drive.googl...

EP 562 - From 0 to 4,750 Clients in 4 Years: How John Built Kauri Wealth

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More information on our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/John Bell went from Fonterra employe to gro...

EP 561 - Lessons From Business Planning

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for more clarity and growth in your business? Book a call with us at https://nextadvisory.nz Today Luke & Phil break down lessons learned...

EP 560 - Terminal Tax Due April 7th: Everything You Need To Know

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of buying a business? Speak with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/Terminal tax is due April 7th, 2026. If you haven't pl...

What Rugby Taught Me About Running a Business: Josh Blackie

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/Josh Blackie went from being a pro rugby player,...

EP 558 - Business Should Be Boring

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of buying a business? Speak with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/If you're interested in working together:Visit our web...

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

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More information on our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/The Reserve Bank held the OCR at 2.25%, and...

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

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A podcast we recently did on Keep The Change with economist Brad Olsen that I thought would be an interesting listen for business owners in NZ discuss...

EP 556 - How to Sell With Confidence with Max Taylor

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Inst...

EP 555 - Data Reveals What Happened To NZ Businesses In 2025

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

691 businesses surveyed across New Zealand & Australia. Only 41% grew in 2025. But here's the thing, if you're not growing, don't blame the econom...

Systems Your Kiwi Business Needs For Growth & Stability

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of buying a business? Speak with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/Most Kiwi businesses are just jobs with extra stress. ...

More NZ Business Liquidations In 2026?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Liquidations were high in 2025, are we going to see more in 2026? If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzL...

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

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cam Ward is the CEO of New Zealand's largest gym franchise with 62 Anytime Fitness locations, but before you think franchising is your ticket to passi...

EP 552 - Relying On One Marketing Source Will Ruin NZ Businesses

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/What would you do if your main source of leads d...

EP 551 - How To Lower Your NZ Tax Bill With Investment Boost (and why it might be a bad idea)

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of buying a business? Speak with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/Investment boost gives you a 20% tax deduction on new ...

EP 550 - How To Know If You’re Doing Well In Business

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More information on our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/If you're interested in working together:Vi...

EP 549 - New Year, New Econome

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Business confidence just hit a 10-year high, but confidence doesn't pay the bills. Action does.Luke and Phil break down why 2026 will separate the win...

These NZ Businesses Need To Buy Time Back (Actively Spend $$ On It)

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When is the right time to buy your time back?If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a qu...

How To Write A Business Plan in New Zealand

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Grow your business with our 90 day business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/

How to Increase Your NZ Business Profit (Step by Step)

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Work with me: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/Most business owners keep adding more services, more products, more complexity. Then th...

How To Pay Less Tax In New Zealand (as a business owner)

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Watch our podcast about claiming expenses: https://youtu.be/XxHmOWrIGxMGrow your business with our 90 day business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/9...

9 Tips To Grow Your NZ Business In 2026

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today Im breaking down 9 things you can do to grow your New Zealand business in 2026.Grow your business with our 90 day business planning: https://nex...

How to Hire Your First Employee The Right Way

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Work with me: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/Most business owners think hiring is simple: find someone, pay them, make more money. T...

Understanding Cash vs Profit For New Zealand Businesses

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today Im breaking down the 4 places that your profit disappears, leading to a difference between your cash in the bank compared to your profit number....

Has New Zealand's Economy Finally Turned? (2026 Prediction)

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The businesses making offers are seeing things move. The ones sitting on their hands are still struggling.We cover shifting consumer confidence, the w...

EP 548 - Find Your Strengths, Grow Your Business

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Someone once told me to focus on my strengths. I said how. They showed me the Gallup’s StrengthsFinder to figure out what I’m actually good at, an...

2025 Wrapped - 3. Board Meet Complete

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke and Phil are down in Queenstown doing their quarterly business planning. Here's how it's going. If you're interested in working together:Visit o...

2025 Wrapped - 2. Thank You!

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke and Phil are down in Queenstown doing their quarterly business planning. Here's how it's going. If you're interested in working together:Visit o...

2025 Wrapped - 1. What A Year!

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke and Phil are down in Queenstown doing their quarterly business planning. Here's how it's going. If you're interested in working together:Visit o...

EP 547 - New Changes To Kiwisaver: What To Be Aware Of

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grow your business with our 90 day business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/From April 2026, Kiwisaver contributions are ju...

EP 546 - The Power Of Saying No In Business

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Visit https://nextadvisory.nz for more information on working with usMost business owners would rather go broke than say no to a bad client. Then they...

EP 545 - The Importance Of Building Your Pipeline

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of buying a business? Speak with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/Most business owners couldn't tell you when they last ...

EP 544 - Surviving December As A SME

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Buying a business? Book a call with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/December is only 3 working weeks this year. The 20th falls o...

EP 543 - OCR Rate Hits 2.25% But Whats Next?

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for more clarity and growth in your business? Book a call with us at https://nextadvisory.nz The RBNZ has once again dropped the OCR rate a f...

EP 542 - When Your Staff Have Nothing To Do...Do This

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apply for our 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/ Today we cover the all important question of what to do when y...

EP 541 - Auckland's Economy Is Dead: Here's What's Really Happening

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Book a call for our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/6.1% unemployment, commercial vacancy rates are...

EP 540 - How NZ Business Owners Are Winning In A Tough Economy

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Buying a business? Book a call with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/Phil and Luke share real examples from business owners withi...

EP 539 - Stop Looking For Short Cuts In Business: Just Do The Work

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Book a call with Phil to discuss gaining clarity on your business: https://calendly.com/philsmithMost business owners would rather find a magic soluti...

EP 538 - Your Business Margins Are Getting Crushed (Here's Why)

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grow your business with our 90 day business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/Your suppliers are sneaking in price rises whil...

EP 537 - How to Check If You're Paying the Right ACC Rate

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most business owners just pick a random ACC classification code when they set up their company. Then they wonder why their ACC bill is so high.The pro...

EP 536 - Labour's Capital Gains Tax: What It Really Means for You

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Labour just announced a 28% capital gains tax on rental properties, Phil and Luke break down what this actually means.If you're interested in working ...

EP 535 - Why Business Owners Are Too Scared to Make Tough Decisions

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for help buying a business? Book a call with me at https://calendly.com/philsmith/Most business owners would rather go broke than make the har...

EP 534 - NZ's Debt To IRD Hits $10 Billion: Here's What's Coming

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for help with your accounting to create clarity & better decisions? Go to https://nextadvisory.nzIRD debt has exploded from $4 billion to ...

EP 533 - Why Your Business Has No Cash (And How to Fix It)

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Book a call with Phil to discuss buying/valuing your business: https://calendly.com/philsmith/buyingMost business owners are doing cash flow completel...

EP 532 - Build Wealth Buying Into Your Employers Business

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Phil dives into how you can go about buying into your employers business to build wealth.If you're interested in working together:let's conn...

Part Three: $7k Client Training (grow your NZ business in 90 days)

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The third and final session with Gordon of his 90 day business planning, you guys have loved the first two sessions so we thought its only right to sh...

EP 531 - Andy’s Leap from Solo to Success [Abstract Floors]

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andy from Abstract Floors joins us to share his journey from running solo to leading a team and hitting major milestones.A raw and inspiring look at t...

EP 530 - Will The OCR Drop Fix The NZ Economy?

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The reserve bank have dropped the official cash rate by a massive 50 basis points from 3% to 2.5% but will this really stimulate the economy and put c...

Leaked: NZ Pricing Lessons Coaching Call

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how to actually price your services for profit, with confidence? In this behind the scenes coaching call, you’ll hear real advice I ga...

EP 529 - Top 1% Of Net Worth In NZ

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Statistics New Zealand recently updated their household net worth data, and we are about to take you through what you need to have in terms of Net Wor...

EP 528 - Your #1 challenge in business (October 2025)

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recently we asked a large number of business owners what their number one challenge was in business and in this podcast we'll take you through some of...

EP 527 - What would your current/future self tell your old self

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are exploring hindsight and what we would tell ourselves 12 months ago and then what our future version of ourself in 12 months from now woul...

90 Day Meet Up | NZ Business Owners

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We hear from various business owners across NZ who have worked through our 90 Day Business planning program and find out what they learnt!

BPD 2025 Day 4 - Our Partners Spill The Beans

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are currently on our annual business planning process and will give you some updates from some of the days that we are down hereIf you're intereste...

BPD 2025 Day 3 - Hunger. Planning. Certainty.

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are currently on our annual business planning process and will give you some updates from some of the days that we are down hereIf you're intereste...

BPD 2025 Day 2 - Momentum Matters

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are currently on our annual business planning process and will give you some updates from some of the days that we are down hereIf you're intereste...

Business Planning Diaries: Day 1 2025

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are currently on our annual business planning process and will give you some updates from some of the days that we are down hereIf you're intereste...

Ep 526 - Juggling Kids and Business

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We have a lot of clients with kids and they all have mixed ways to get a lot done in their business, with tactics and tools that help them. In this po...

EP 525 - Are Employees Taking The Piss With Leave?

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are noticing more and more clients are having a slower December and January which got us thinking what else could be contributing to this. It seems...

Ep 524 - Part Two: $7k Client Training (grow your NZ business in 90 days)

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We recently recorded a 90 day business planning session with Gordon who was happy for us to share it, you guys loved it and so here's his second sessi...

EP 523 - Final Third of 2025: Why Nothing Gets Done in No Decision December

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're coming up to the end of the year where very quickly we will be in summer and Christmas mode and we'll lose a lot of weeks because people will st...

Ep 522 - OCR Cuts: Too Little Too Late?

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The reserve bank are finally telling us that they're rolling over and bringing the official cash rate down faster than they had expected to previously...

Ep 521 - Leaked: $7k Client Training (grow your business in 90 days)

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We recently recorded a 90 day business planning session with a client who was happy for you to learn from their session. We both hope that it helps yo...

Ep 520 - From Side Hustle To Selling Out Events: Rose's Dining Table

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we sit down with Rose Kennedy, the visionary behind Rose’s Dining Table, a unique experience that turns dining into a form of creative expres...

Ep 519 - Stop Waiting... You Are The Growth

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Waiting seems to be a common theme that is popping up with a lot of SME's across the country as they wait for some external sign before hiring or mark...

EP 518 - Insights From Provisional Tax 28th August

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first payment of provisional tax for the 2026 year is paid on the 28th of August and on this podcast we'll take you through some of the key themes...

Ep 517 - Sharing Your Wins

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We know that it's tough out there and we're potentially in a double dip recession so we asked some of you to tell us what wins you're having, so in th...

Ep 516 - Unemployment Reeks But Peaks?

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unemployment recently came in at 5.2% but is even higher in Auckland which is the powerhouse of New Zealand's economic activity, this is grim reading ...

Ep 515 - ‘It improved my mental wellbeing’ Pricing Profit & Passion. 90 Days w Rose Kennedy

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear first hand from Rose from Rose’s Dining Table, who went through the nextAdvisory 90 Day Business Planning Program. Rose shares why this was th...

Ep 514 - Are You Claiming These Expenses In Your Business?

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast we are going to take you through a number of examples of expenses in business so that you can get a feel for the types of things a bus...

Ep 513 - You’re Not Ready To Buy A Business (Yet)

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Phil is fielding two to three calls a week from people looking to buy a business, and many of these conversations follow a similar pattern. Often, peo...

Ep 512 - Why is New Zealand So Depressed Right Now?

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everywhere you look lately, it seems like there are sad faces and a general sense of gloom about New Zealand and its future. In this podcast, we dive ...

Ep 511 - Lessons From Scaling Girls Get Off

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Viv from Girls Get Off joins us in the studio to share key lessons from their journey of turning an idea into a multi-million dollar sex toy business....

Ep 510 - Xero Prices Go Up Again

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Starting 1 September, Xero will be increasing the prices for several of its packages. In this podcast, we’ll walk you through those changes, but mor...

Ep 509 - Give yourself Something to Look Forward To

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We recently read about how the Gold Coast is gearing up to host the 2032 Olympics, giving the region something big to work towards and look forward to...

Ep 508 - When To Upgrade Your Vehicle

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re often asked, ‘When is the perfect time to upgrade my vehicle?’ In this podcast, we’re not going to give you a silver bullet, but we will...

Ep 507 - Pricing Problems Start In Your Mind

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re going to take you through some common pricing problems that may be holding your business back and share insights on how to shift your thinking...

Ep 506 - Will The RBNZ Cut The OCR?

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On 9 July, the Reserve Bank will once again announce whether it plans to lift, hold, or cut the Official Cash Rate. In this podcast, we’ll explore w...

Ep 505 - Six Months Done, Do This From July to December

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve now passed the halfway mark of 2025, making it a great time to reflect, reset, and re-energise as we gear up for the second half of the year. ...

Ep 504 - The NZ Rich List: Anger or Inspiration?

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The NBR’s annual Rich List was recently released, sparking the usual mix of outrage and inspiration around wealth in New Zealand. In this podcast, w...

Ep 503 - What People Will Use Investment Boost For

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

MYOB recently polled business owners to find out what they plan to spend in the next 12 months and whether they’ll be taking advantage of the invest...

Ep 502 - Retail Spending Is Slow, Is It Really?

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

People still aren’t flocking back to malls or ramping up retail spending and this is your reminder that if anything is going to change in your busin...

Ep 501 - More Profit or More Time?

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Often we see business owners who start making more profit and use that success to buy back their time. But when profits dip, they can forget that prof...

Ep 500 - Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not often we’re this gentle, but consider this a firm cuddle for business owners feeling frustrated by a lack of progress or growth. You’re...

Ep 499 - How Does Investment Boost Work?

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s plenty of talk about the new tax rules around purchasing assets, known as ‘investment boost.' In this podcast, we’ll walk you through so...

Ep 498 - Profit Power | Simple Strategies To Maximise Margin

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It looks like another round of inflation may be on the way, with many business owners planning to raise their prices. In this podcast, we’ll share p...

Ep 497 - Why Is New Zealand So Shit At Business?

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recent data has given us a wake-up call about how poorly we’re performing as a nation of business owners. Compared to other countries surveyed, New ...

Ep 496 - What is your break even point? How to calculate it

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your cost break-even point is very different from your cash break-even point, and in this podcast, we’ll help you make sense of that with a few shar...

Ep 495 - Its Tough Out There… So Do This

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The economy is still very restrictive, but there are pockets of hope. It’s important to stay optimistic, as things are slowly starting to turn. In t...

Ep 494 - Major Compliance Work Continues At The IRD

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The IRD are out in force, working to recover the billions of dollars in unpaid tax owed by both business owners and individuals. In this podcast, we’...

Ep 493 - LIVE: Budget 2025. Whats Hot, Whats Not? WhatsNext?

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve just wrapped up the 2025 Budget lock-up and are here to walk you through some of the key changes and what they could mean for the New Zealand ...

Ep 492 - Can I Get A Loan To Buy A Business In New Zealand?

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a common question we hear, people are so used to using debt to buy property or vehicles that they often don’t stop to consider whether they ...

Ep 491 - ‘Grow’ Is Not A Plan

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Often when we ask business owners about their plan for the year, they say it's to grow. But when we dig deeper, it becomes clear they’re not exactly...

Ep 490 - Young & Driven: Max Tebbs’ Journey to Launching Clean Car Collective

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a podcast Luke recorded for Keep The Change. If you haven't listened to it yet we believe this will inspire you and be insightful to learn abo...

Ep 489 - One in Two Business Owners Are Over The Age of 50

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With many businesses expected to hit the market, this podcast explores the opportunities that could arise for those looking to purchase. We’ll cover...

Ep 488 - Insights from Provisional Tax 7th May 2025

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The third and final provisional tax payment for the 2025 financial year was due on 7 May. In this podcast, we’ll share our insights from reviewing t...

Ep 487 - From Apprentice To Master Franchisee w Reon Paterson (SmithAndSons.co.nz)

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following your interests can open many doors. It can build many doors too. In this episode we sit down with Reon Paterson from SmithAndSons.co.nz wh...

Ep 486 - Scaling Impact, Not Just Income: John Bell’s Story of Purpose Driven Business

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leaving behind a thriving corporate career, John Bell chose a different path one rooted in legacy, community, and real impact. In this inspiring conv...