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The #WhatsNext Podcast

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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

Kiwibank have come out with a new report on how business owners are feeling in the different regions and its showing the south island is far outperforming the north island, today we're diving into what that means and what you can do with the info.

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In the final installment of this series, we're diving into the survey responses of 123 New Zealand business owners to find out what they're actually worried about.

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Christopher Gracie has spent the past four years building his business ProPartner, today we're diving into his journey as a business owner. What drove his decision to go into business, switching from employee to contractor to business owner, and what... more

Recently we surveyed 123 New Zealand business owners asking them a range of questions, including what they thought their competitive advantage is. Today Im sharing 5 key themes from the survey, and some things to think about when considering your own... more

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Recent Guests

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
Graeme Shadelane
Founder of Shadelane shade and shelter solutions
Shadelane
Episode: EP 566 - How to Win Business Through Speed and Execution: Graeme Peter Shadelane
John Bell
Advisor, Kauri Wealth
Kauri Wealth
Episode: EP 562 - From 0 to 4,750 Clients in 4 Years: How John Built Kauri Wealth
Josh Blackie
Former professional rugby player; co-owner of Ecojure flooring
Ecojure Flooring
Episode: Ep 559 - What Rugby Taught Me About Running a Business: Josh Blackie
Brad Olsen
CEO and Principal Economist at Infometrics
Infometrics
Episode: Economist Brad Olsen: What Business Owners Need To Know About The Economy
Cam Ward
CEO of Anytime Fitness, leading gym franchise in New Zealand
Anytime Fitness
Episode: EP 553 - What Every Kiwi Business Needs To Know About Franchising
Suze Oh
Coaching expert and facilitator
Episode: EP 548 - Find Your Strengths, Grow Your Business

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 365 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 Zealand2 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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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.
EP 570 - Building A Successful Business in Rural New Zealand: Dylan Waddingham
Q: Hey, maybe give us some context of what it is that you guys do. Where you're based, team size, and then we can go on some tangents, eh?
Dylan explains they run a windscreen replacement service in Kerikeri Bay of Islands with a small team of two technicians plus admin, and that they service fleets and individuals, growing from door-to-door card drops to a multi-faceted operation with a larger workflow and ongoing customer communication.
EP 566 - How to Win Business Through Speed and Execution: Graeme Peter Shadelane
Q: Tell us a bit about what you guys do, where you're based, and the problems you solve in the marketplace.
We are based in Mighty Northland with branches in Whangarei and Kerikere, offering shade and shelter solutions for residential and commercial markets like schools, childcare centers, and restaurants. The core problems we solve are providing safe, covered spaces, extending usable outdoor areas, and creating maintenance-compatible solutions for ongoing needs.
EP 556 - How to Sell With Confidence with Max Taylor
Q: What do you think are the two biggest objections when it comes to closing the sale?
Max mentions common objections like pricing and having to consult with a partner, emphasizing that often these are rooted in fear or uncertainty.
EP 556 - How to Sell With Confidence with Max Taylor
Q: How did you come to get into sales and become more comfortable with it?
Max discusses that comfort in sales comes from serving and connecting with people rather than viewing sales as a 'yucky' word.

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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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2. Dylan Waddingham
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