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The #WhatsNext Podcast

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New Zealand
Business Planning
New Zealand Economy
Cash Flow Management
Business Growth
Cash Flow
Entrepreneurship
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Inflation
Investment Boost
Small Business
Auckland
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Queenstown
Time Management
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Economic Recovery

The #WHATSNEXT Podcast is a life changing resource that you can use to make huge impact in your business & life! Hosted by Chartered Accountants, Luke Kemeys & Phillip Smith. With these two leading the charge, there is no doubt that you'll find a heap of value and a non jargon approach to business. Consider nextAdvisory as the value library for business resources. Listen to find out #WhatsNext for... more

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Latest Episodes

Earlier in the year I had Mike Sutherland from Sawmill Brewery on my other podcast, Keep The Change, I thought the lessons would be valuable to business owners too hence the re upload.

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Last week we were in Queenstown doing some business planning for the year ahead so we thought we'd recap some of the key talking points to help other business owners have a strong 2027 despite everything going on in the world.

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We're down in Queenstown doing our yearly business planning trip whilst gathering some important information on the economic situation of the regions, here's a quick recap of what we're up to on day two and how AI is changing staffing needs.

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We're down in Queenstown doing our yearly business planning trip whilst gathering some important information on the economic situation of the regions, here's a quick recap of what we're up to on day one.

Register for our 'increase your revenue' onl... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Rolland
Financial services entrepreneur who built and sold businesses and now helps financial advisers
Zurix
Episode: Lessons From Growing & Selling A Financial Services Company: Simon Rolland
Dave Wood
Stress-control specialist with a background in paramedicine, lifeguarding and health science
Integrated Training
Episode: The Secrets To Better Stress Control: Dave Wood
Lachlan Murray
CEO and founder of Robomate
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Episode: Growing A Robotics Company To 75 Employees: Lachlan Murray (Robomate)
Josh Ryan
Guest, social media strategist and Next Advisory content lead
Next Advisory
Episode: EP 590 - How To Grow Your Business On Social Media with Josh Ryan
Sarah Robb
Coach specializing in subconscious mind and NLP
Spring With Sarah
Episode: EP 588 - How Your Subconscious Is Holding You Back with Sarah Robb
Christopher Gracie
Founder of ProPartner, ICT project manager
ProPartner NZ
Episode: Ep 585 - The Reality Of Growing An ICT Business in New Zealand with Christopher Gracie
Mikey Smith
Founder/CEO of Guardian Smith (Guardian Smith Mortgages, Insurance, and KiwiSaver)
Guardian Smith
Episode: EP 576 - Mikey Smith on Building A 50 Person Advisory Business
Dylan Waddingham
Owner of Northland Mobile Windscreens Limited
Northland Mobile Windscreens Limited
Episode: EP 570 - Building A Successful Business in Rural New Zealand: Dylan Waddingham
Amy Poaching
Financial planner from Levridge
Levridge
Episode: EP 567 - What Business Owners Need To Know About Financial Planning

Hosts

Luke Kemeys
Host of The #WhatsNext Podcast; co-host focusing on practical business coaching and financial insights.
Phillip Smith
Host of The #WhatsNext Podcast; co-host known for practical business coaching and industry insights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 366 ratings
  • Super Educational with good humour 😂

    This podcast makes accounting fun! đŸ„ł

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Booz95
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Just the toneek

    I’d give these guys 6 stars if it wasn’t for Phil’s punishing use of the English language. Reach for your pockeets, grab your diveece, choose a topeek and soon your targeets on the share markeet and business will be supersoneek.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T Aveling
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Great content - and so relatable

    Great podcast for all NZ business owners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HappyTiger NZ
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • THE podcast for business owners.

    These guys make learning about business so entertaining. information and tips in every episode. The banter, the opinions, the learnings
worth every minute!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MissJenniferElder
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast

    Love listening to this for a bit of realism, and I enjoy how this is applicable to NZ businesses.

    Luke and Phil have a great banter and I am I would enjoy working with them too!

    The episode with Aaron Walsh I have already listened to twice - awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rachpeps
    New Zealand5 years ago

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Helpful for understanding cash flow and pricing in real terms
Banter and practical, less jargon; great for NZ SMEs
NZ-focused, actionable content with solid financial planning tips

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Lessons From Growing & Selling A Financial Services Company: Simon Rolland
Q: What advice do you have for them?
Rolland advises people facing criticism for their success to stay authentic, avoid showing off, and recognize that negative reactions can reveal who their genuine friends are.
Lessons From Growing & Selling A Financial Services Company: Simon Rolland
Q: So how did you figure this out in your 20s? How did you come to be making such good money?
After leaving university, Rolland took a commission-based insurance sales job, developed his sales skills, and moved into leadership. He became a regional manager with an 85-person team by age 24.
The Secrets To Better Stress Control: Dave Wood
Q: What do we need to know? How to cope with those situations? Just a little bit better, should we find ourselves in that situation?
Wood recommends recognizing the heightened stress response, pausing instead of rushing, taking in the scene and slowing the breath. Even one or two controlled breaths can help restore awareness and improve decision-making.
The Secrets To Better Stress Control: Dave Wood
Q: So what do we need to do to spend some more time in the blue zone? Like, how much time do we need to be spending there?
Wood says there is no fixed balance to achieve, and recommends foundational habits such as sleep, healthy food, exercise, nature and social connection. Slowing the breath and extending the exhale can help activate the body's calming response.
LEAKED: 4 Hour New Zealand Business Consulting Session
Q: What is the most important shift you want to make in the next 90 days?
Move away from chasing $65/hour work and towards building a scalable business through cash-flow planning, value-based pricing, and focused business development, while reducing ongoing tutoring commitments.

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What is The #WhatsNext Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts share practical, data-driven guidance for NZ business owners, focusing on cash flow, pricing, profitability, and disciplined planning. Episodes emphasize real-world tactics—like forecasting, separating personal and business finances, and choosing sustainable growth paths—while balancing mindset, risk, and time management. The show stands out by weaving candid client stories, regional NZ context, and in-person workshops into accessible, non-jargon discussions that aim to help listeners turn insights into measurable improvements.

A notable strength is a strong emphasis on actionable planning and accountability, with recurring references to budgeting, pricing strategies, and proven processes. The hosts double down on avoiding “shiny... more

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8. Dylan Waddingham

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