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The Real Solutions Business Podcast

Godfreys Law
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
New Zealand
Reverse Mortgages
Customer Experience
Thrive
Linden Leaves
Beyond the Ledge
Operational Noise
Upstream
Loneliness At the Top
Fragrance
Automation
Unlocking Leadership Brilliance
Digital Marketing
Christchurch, New Zealand
Clyne & Bennie
Son Of a Vicar
Entrepreneurship
Sustainability

Real People, Real Solutions. You'll hear local business leaders from Christchurch and around New Zealand share their expertise on how to succeed and make your company stand out.

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Latest Episodes

Richard works with business owners and leaders to help them make better, more strategic decisions about AI. Through Arcaina, he helps businesses move from an initial exploration through to clear, practical and board-ready AI roadmaps.

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In this episode I am joined by Mitch Shaw from Upstream. Mitch is the Managing Director and Co-founder of Upstream, a charitable organisation that connects businesses and charities in a way that turns everyday spending into real support for young peo... more

I am joined by Nabilah Chivelkar from Thryv Australia and New Zealand. Nabilah is a Senior Sales Effectiveness Coach and works with small businesses to improve how they operate, communicate, and ultimately deliver for their customers.

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In this episode I am joined by Chris Van Langenberg from Thryv Australia and New Zealand. Chris is a Senior Sales Capability Coach and works closely with small businesses across the region, helping them better understand how they are found and chosen... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Barler
Founder/CEO of Arcaina, AI strategy and implementation expert
Arcaina
Episode: 110. How important is the right AI strategy for your business?
Mitch Shaw
Co-founder and director of Upstream
Upstream
Episode: 109. The power of giving back for business
Nabilah Chivelkar
Senior Sales Enablement Coach at Thrive Australia in New Zealand
Thrive Australia
Episode: 108. Operational Noise - what is it and how to quieten it down for increased customer satisfaction
Chris Van Langenberg
Senior Sales Capability Coach at Thryv Australia and New Zealand
Thryv
Episode: 107. How AI recommends your business and what you can do to prepare for this shift
Ben Jamieson
Business Development Manager, Heartland Bank
Heartland Bank
Episode: 106. Straight from the Heartland – how do you reverse a mortgage?
Tom McBride
Founder of McBride Wealth, independent wealth advisor
McBride Wealth
Episode: 105. Bespoke Wealth with Tom McBride
Ronnie Cheung
Founder/Director at The Talent Connection
The Talent Connection
Episode: 104. How can you attract the best and brightest to work in your business?
Debbie Klintworth
Founder of Footprint Collective
Footprint Collective
Episode: 103. The Client Experience: do your clients footprints point towards your business or are they leaving hasty tracks out the door?
Jason Lennie
Founder/Owner, Beyond the Ledge
Beyond the Ledge
Episode: 102. Beyond the Ledge – how one business combined its superpowers to be greater than the sum of its parts

Host

Brad MacDonald
Host with focus on practical business strategies, branding, and SME growth.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Incredible podcast

    Great information for anyone running a business. So much helpful information here, very inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    davidr9528
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • Helpful for business owners

    As a business owner you can never stop learning. The Real Solutions Business Podcast gives me insights into a range of topics, through discussions with leading professionals, usually in under 30 minutes.

    Each episode I’ve listened to has given me at least one practical tip that I can take away to implement in my business.

    I’ve found this podcast helpful and I recommend it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cam Taylor NZ
    New Zealand6 years ago

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Guests come from diverse NZ industries, keeping content relevant to local SMEs.
The host asks thoughtful, business-centric questions that yield actionable insights.
Listeners appreciate the practical, tip-friendly format and real-world examples.

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110. How important is the right AI strategy for your business?
Q: What practical steps should a business take to start leveraging AI responsibly and effectively?
Start with an AI policy, then create an AI strategy aligned to the business plan, identify low-hanging fruit, and run a series of quick-win projects to build confidence and demonstrate ROI.
110. How important is the right AI strategy for your business?
Q: How did you become involved in AI, and what drives your passion for this field?
He explains a long-standing fascination with AI rooted in technology and coaching, emphasizing the need to train the workforce and to view AI as an evolving employee that requires goals, values, and mentoring.
104. How can you attract the best and brightest to work in your business?
Q: How important is onboarding to retention and engagement?
Onboarding is critical; structured programs with introductions, buddy systems, and regular manager check-ins in the first weeks and months boost engagement and significantly reduce early turnover.
104. How can you attract the best and brightest to work in your business?
Q: What steps define a robust recruitment process beyond casting a wide net?
A robust process includes targeted screening, competency-based interviews, checks (police, references), and alignment conversations, followed by careful onboarding to ensure a smooth transition and long-term fit.
104. How can you attract the best and brightest to work in your business?
Q: Do you see most employers benefiting from a more proactive, brand-driven approach to recruitment rather than traditional job ads?
Yes, most employers benefit from clearly communicating what the role offers the candidate—culture, career growth, and leadership—rather than a long, traditional job description. This helps attract the right people in a competitive market.

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What is The Real Solutions Business Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, entrepreneur-focused series featuring local business leaders from Christchurch and across New Zealand. Episodes synthesize real-world experiences with actionable strategies—ranging from building purpose-driven models and improving customer experiences to navigating AI adoption, recruitment, and branding. Guests come from diverse sectors (banking, trades, beauty, tech, publishing) and share concrete tips, behind-the-scenes challenges, and lessons learned while growing sustainable businesses. The show often blends personal origin stories with scalable playbooks, practical cost-savings ideas, and leadership principles that help SMEs compete, scale, and stay resilient in a changing economy. Noteworthy elements include structured ca... more

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1. Richard Barler
2. Mitch Shaw
3. Nabilah Chivelkar
4. Chris Van Langenberg
5. Ben Jamieson
6. Tom McBride
7. Ronnie Cheung
8. Debbie Klintworth

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