The Real Solutions Business Podcast
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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113. How to make your next Corporate Event sparkle (opens the original)
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I am joined in this episode by Laura Willan from Wine Divine. Wine Divine is a passionate family-owned business based in Canterbury, dedicated to curating unforgettable wine and bar experiences. Laura has over a decade of expertise in the liquor and hospitality industry and brings a refined touch to every celebration whether it is a wedding, private party, or corporate event. Laura talks with me about the genesis of the business idea that led to the creation of Wine Divine with initial startup c
112. Your Organisation’s Negotiation Standards (opens the original)
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In this episode Noa Sheer from Sheer Negotiations joins me to talk about your Organisation’s negotiation standards. Noa is a negotiation expert and scholar. She is a lecturer at the University of Auckland, New Zealand; The University of New South Wales, Australia, and the adjunct faculty at the Australian Graduate School of Management; teaching Masters, MBA and Executive Education courses in negotiation. She is also a researcher in the field of negotiation theory and the co-author of the book Ef
111. A journey of self-discovery: starting a business from scratch in a new country (opens the original)
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Chloe joins me to share her story of moving to New Zealand, arriving with little more than a backpack, and then unexpectedly finding herself stuck here during COVID. What started as a difficult and uncertain chapter became the beginning of a much bigger journey, building a life, backing herself, and eventually growing a business here in Christchurch. We talk about what it is like starting a business in New Zealand as an immigrant, the challenges of building trust in a new country, and the mindse
110. How important is the right AI strategy for your business? (opens the original)
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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. Richard joins me to talk about AI for business, and why the right AI strategy matters. We discuss the temptation many business owners are facing now: to try every new AI tool, automate everything, and move quickly simply because the technology is available. While t
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