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Episode 11 - Measure employee performance & improve your results.
In this episode we look at why creating a culture of performance is needed to improve results.
Measuring performance is critical to a clear and successful working relationship with all your employees. Employees need...
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Episode 10 - Interview with Bert Haines from Future Hospitality Group
In Episode 10 I talk to Bert Haines, Director and General Manager of Future Hospitality Group in Queenstown.
Bert and James Ace have created one of the most respected hospitality groups in the country. The company won...
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Episode 9 - Financial planning to improve your profit
Episode 8 - Interview with Leon Magowan-Wilson, Co-founder of Epic Hospitality
In Episode 8 I talk to Leon Magowan-Wilson, Co-founder of Epic Hospitality in Wellington and hear about what it takes to lead a successful multi-site hospitality company.
Leon tells the story of the early days and...
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Episode 7 - Interview with Seb Burke from Blue Lake Eatery
In Episode 7 I talk to Sebastian (Seb) Burke from the Blue Lake Eatery & Bar (Tekapo) and Burkes Brewing Company.
Seb’s a numbers guy - in this episode we hear how he and his team took the restaurant from 4% to 20...
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Episode 6 - Interview with Fraser Carson from Perky's in Queenstown
In Episode 6 I talk to Fraser Carson from Perky’s in Queenstown and hear about his journey from Scotland to New Zealand and Manager to Co Owner.
Fraser shares the steps the company has taken to improve the numbers,...
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Episode 5 - Interview Damien McDowell from Wynyard Pavilion
In Episode 5 I talk to Damien McDowell from Wynyard Pavilion and hear about his journey from a 90 hour week co owner, to a leader of one of the most innovative hospo businesses in New Zealand.
Damien shares his...
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Episode 4 - Interview with Helen Turnbull from 50/50 restaurant
In Episode 4 I talk to Helen Turnbull (Owner of 50-50 restaurant) and hear about her incredible career as an international chef and journey to successful business owner.
Helen shares how she focused on growing her...
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Episode 3 - Cameron Davies from The Fat Duck
In Episode 3 I talk to Cameron Davies (Owner of The Fat Duck in Te Anau) and hear about how he & his wife Selina created a successful business by working smarter not harder. Cam shares how he & Selina went...
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Episode 2 - Interview with Katherine Dippie from Fife Lane
In Episode 2 I talk to Katherine Dippie and hear about how her & husband Ryan built a profitable and award winning restaurant. Kat shares advice on best practice financial management and how they developed a loyal...
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