Listen in as PwC specialists discuss today’s most compelling accounting, reporting, and business issues. Whether financial reporting or sustainability reporting, each episode is packed with insights you won't find anywhere else.
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Chad Peterman, host of Can't Stop the Growth, is driven by a personal mission to provide a platform for others to grow and thrive. CSTG offers reassurance, inspiration, and the recognition that making mistakes and facing setbacks are natural parts of the journey. Through his own thought leadership and engaging discussions with leaders, join Chad as he highlights the importance of personal development, pursuing greatness, and always chasing your potential.
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Insight into the operational side of revenue recognition accounting. A casual conversation between two revenue consultants with 30+ years of combined experience. Join us as we discuss the practical application of ASC 606 and hear stories of how revenue recognition is implemented in various companies and industries.
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Welcome to Building While Flying: a weekly business podcast from Gary Vaynerchuk’s agency The Sasha Group. We are the small- to medium-sized business arm of VaynerX, the most contemporary independent holding company in the industry. At The Sasha Group, we teach, guide, and execute modern-day brand building and marketing for ambitious businesses looking for meaningful growth. Building a business isn’t linear. The journey is wrought with turbulence, delays, and re-routes. Those who win are res ...
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The Good Grow Great Podcast
Thalia Toha: Entrepreneur Magazine author | CEO, Adventurer, and Strategist
Welcome to THE ultimate exploration place for small giants! Special thanks to you all in 72+ countries who have recently made us into Top 6 in our category out of 1.7+ million podcasts out there. "I don't believe you have to be a big name to make a big difference. It's the naked truth that ANYONE can be a small giant." - Thalia Toha. Thalia, the host, is the biggest advocate of small giants, who helps you create massive momentum in work, life, and business--even when you're still 'small'. Sh ...
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Welcome to the Making Sales Social Podcast, where we bring you insights from the leading voices in sales and marketing. Join hosts Brynne Tillman, Bob Woods, and Stan Robinson and their Guests as they explore essential tips and strategies that empower revenue-driven professionals to leverage LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, and AI prompt writing. Discover how to transform your outreach, master social selling, and engage with prospects authentically for impactful results.
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Welcome to the Agency Profit Podcast hosted by Marcel Petitpas, CEO and Co-Founder of Parakeeto. Finally, an agency podcast that isn't JUST about getting more clients. On the show, we bring in experts, agency owners and consultants to share their actionable tips for improving profitability and operational efficiency. Here, you'll learn what systems to implement in your business, what kind of KPI's to track, and benchmarks to aim for. How to manage things like capacity, utilization, billing r ...
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Every weekday join the new voice of local issues on Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonald, 9am-12pm weekdays. It’s all about the conversation with John, as he gets right into the things that get our community talking. If it’s news you’re after, backing John is the combined power of the Newstalk ZB and New Zealand Herald news teams. Meaning when it comes to covering breaking news – you will not beat local radio. With two decades experience in communications based in Christchurch, John also ...
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Welcome to the monthly State of the Industry podcast with John Elliott: a third-generation transportation professional, Chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association, and founder and CEO of Load One - a 100 million dollar expedite transportation company - and your host, Brandon Baxter. We’ve spent more than two decades in the industry. We’ve experienced driver shortages, truck shortages, recessions, financial constraints, technological advancements, and legislation… yep, we’ve seen it all. ...
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(This podcast was active until 2019). We millennials have a lot of stereotypes that are thrown at us on a day-to-day basis. Some are wrong. Like the fact that we’re all lazy. Some are right. Like the fact that we love brunch. The goal of this podcast is to introduce you to other millennial all-stars – small business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers – and find out how they’ve managed their finances and grown their businesses. Each episode, we’ll also sit down with a cool, millennial CPA who ...
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🎙 Welcome to The Ultimate Access Podcast – your essential guide to navigating the intersection of emerging technology, business strategy, and professional finance qualifications. Whether you're preparing for accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA Australia, or CIMA , or looking to enhance your expertise in blockchain, digital finance, and business innovation, this podcast equips you with the insights needed to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world.
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Proper Revenue Recognition for Agencies, With Rich Brett
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38:37Points of Interest 1:09 – 2:28 – Meet Rich Brett: Rich shares his background in agency finance and how he now serves 12–15 agencies monthly by bridging gaps between finance, operations, and strategy. 2:29 – 4:03 – The FinOps Mindset: Rich defines FinOps as the intersection of finance and operations—connecting financial data with the reality of agen…
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Reputation, Recognition & Revenue: Winning Formula
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25:35In this episode, we sit down with Karen Hall, Founder and Managing Director of Ripple Marketing, to explore how strategic recognition and authentic social selling can transform your business. Karen shares why building a reputation—through awards, client relationships, and credibility—is key to attracting both clients and talent. Discover how to pos…
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To the Point: Gridiron Greatness & A Lone Star Legacy
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57:12Get ready for a powerhouse convo on “To The Point” with host Chris Yano and roofing legend Steve Little 🏗️🤝. Steve’s the President of KPost Company and CEO of National Roofing Partners, and he’s built a $123M commercial roofing empire—all from one Dallas-Fort Worth location! They dive into leadership moves that matter: building A-player teams, scal…
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The Role of Timesheets in Agency Profitability, With Kristen Kelly
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33:37Points of Interest 1:08 – 2:17 – Why Time Tracking Still Matters: Kristen and Marcel introduce the episode’s goal—to reframe time tracking from a frustrating chore into a strategic advantage for agencies. 2:28 – 4:59 – Debunking Common Misconceptions: Marcel breaks down the three common arguments against time tracking, particularly the mistaken bel…
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John MacDonald: We need a one-size-fits-all life jacket rule
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4:52How weird is it that there are different rules or expectations regarding life jackets, depending on where you are in the country? I’m not the only one who thinks it’s weird. A coroner who has looked into the drownings of a 10-year-old boy and his mother thinks it’s weird too, and is calling for change. And instead of local councils being responsibl…
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Lease accounting reset - Presentation and disclosure
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37:20Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name. We kick off our latest accounting miniseries on lease accounting with an episode on the related presentation and disclosure requirements. We break down key considerations across the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows, including what …
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CSTG 217: How to Build a Strong Culture Through Leadership Metrics with Eddie Geller
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46:02Too many home service businesses rely on gut instinct when it comes to leadership performance. In this episode of Can’t Stop the Growth, Chad Peterman sits down with Eddie Geller, founder of SKOR, to explore how measuring leadership behavior—not just results—can transform your team's performance and culture. They dig into the hard lessons learned f…
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John MacDonald: A closer look at our mental health hospitals is overdue
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5:50It was bad enough that a patient at Hillmorton Hospital who had threatened to kill was still allowed to come and go and ended up killing an innocent woman at her Christchurch home. The fact this person had killed someone else previously, before taking the life of Faye Phillips last year, makes the circumstances behind the tragedy worse. On both occ…
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John MacDonald: Police cameras yes - with a couple of provisos
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5:26I’ve surprised myself a little bit with my reaction to the news the police are looking at introducing body cameras. Generally, I’m all for it. But the civil liberties people have raised some very good points about them being misused. One example they’re giving is the potential for the cameras to be combined with facial recognition technology. Which…
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John MacDonald: Australia might have AUKUS-buyer's remorse
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4:59Donald Trump won’t be too happy with Helen Clark right now, because she’s saying she doesn't want New Zealand to be an ally of the United States ever again. I’m with her on that one – while Trump is president, anyway. I’m also with Defence Minister Judith Collins who isn’t saying anything about Trump doing a review of the AUKUS military alliance wi…
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Politics Friday with Matt Doocey and Duncan Webb: NZ's relationship with the US, privacy vs safety, and Tourism NZ's new marketing campaign
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19:09Matt Doocey and Duncan Webb joined John MacDonald in studio for Politics Friday. They discussed Helen Clark’s recent comments around New Zealand’s relationship with the United States – do they agree? On the topic of privacy versus safety, when it comes to mental illness, is keeping people safe a higher priority than keeping someone’s health private…
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Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name. In this special episode, we explore whether top-performing finance functions have reached a “terminal value” in their cost-cutting journey – and what comes next. As technologies like AI and advanced analytics evolve, finance leaders are shifting focus from ef…
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Why Fewer Leads Can Mean Bigger Wins: Smart Marketing in the Trades with Laura Koester
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31:15In this episode, Laura Koester, Head of Marketing at Champions Group, joins Katie to talk shop—and it’s anything but boring. 🎙️ From her start in telecom and veterinary marketing to leading strategy in the trades, Laura breaks down what it really takes to succeed in today’s home services landscape. Fewer leads? No problem. It's all about base hits,…
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John MacDonald: Wool carpet is great - but not everywhere
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4:35I’m all for the push to have wool carpet used in government buildings but I think it’s a mistake putting it in state homes. Kāinga Ora has announced that, from next month, there will be woollen carpets in all new state homes. It’s also going to use wool if the carpet in existing homes needs replacing. Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis says Kāi…
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7 Places to Help Inspire Your LinkedIn Content
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14:23In this special Memorial Day edition of Making Sales Social Live, host Brynne Tillman walks us through seven powerful ways to spark LinkedIn content ideas. From capturing your own genius and handling objections to leveraging influencer content and client success stories, this episode is packed with strategies to keep your LinkedIn presence fresh an…
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Embrace AI or Risk Falling Behind in Your Career
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37:50Join Steve Cunningham of the Simple AI Income Institute and host Bob Woods on the Making Sales Social podcast as they delve into leveraging AI to transform productivity, performance, and profit. Discover how AI is revolutionizing roles, with insights on becoming an AI performance engineer and overcoming common misconceptions about AI in business. U…
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John MacDonald: People should have known about mentally-unwell gardener
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5:58I’m not exactly sure where to start with this, because it is just so tragic and there is so much to it. I could start by ripping into the people who run Hillmorton Hospital, in Christchurch, for not doing more to try to prevent one of their patients murdering a woman at her home in Mt Pleasant – because I want to rip into them. I could start with t…
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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on Te Pati Māori, housing intensification, sewage
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8:44Labour's leader says Te Pati Māori should focus on the issues most New Zealanders care about. Parliament last week voted to hand down the harshest suspensions in history to three MPs over a haka performed during the Treaty Principles Bill vote. Labour's Willie Jackson and Adrian Rurawhe argued the punishments were too harsh, but also suggested the …
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CSTG 216: The Law of Buy In with Chad Peterman
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22:53In this episode, Chad dives into one of his favorite leadership lessons: John Maxwell's "Law of Buy-In" 🙌 Why? Because no matter how great your plan is, if people don’t believe in you, they won’t follow the vision. Chad shares stories, slip-ups, and aha moments about building trust, leading with character, and creating real team momentum 🔥 Whether …
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John MacDonald: The Govt needs some skin in the solar game
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4:47How would you feel if the Government came out and said solar energy is the future and it was going to throw everything at it? Because that’s something I think it needs to seriously consider doing. For me, there would only be one fly in the ointment – I’ll get to that. But it’s not enough for me to say that the Government shouldn’t be ploughing mone…
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John MacDonald: We need to get real about housing intensification
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5:06“A complete balls up”. How about that for what might be quote of the day? That’s how Christchurch city councillor Andrei Moore is describing the council’s handling of the housing intensification row. It’s a row that has been shut down for good by Housing and Resource Management Minister Chris Bishop, who has rejected Christchurch’s bid to have its …
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John MacDonald: The modern learning environment - pipedream turned nightmare
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5:31Imagine a school having $800,000 in the bank. Imagine all the things a school could buy with that amount of money. This is a state school I’m talking about, not a Flash Harry private school that can put the call-out to the old boys and the old girls when it needs cash to do something. So a state school with $800,000 in the bank, and this state scho…
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Politics Friday with Matt Doocey and Tracey McLellan: High Schools, Te Pati Māori and Natural gas
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16:26John was joined by Matt Doocey and Tracey McLellan this week for Politics Friday. They discussed the situation with Shirley Boys High School, who have spent $800,000 to move their school away from the modern learning model. Is it fair that schools have to foot the bill for this? The decision has been made around punishment for Te Pati Māori, does t…
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John MacDonald: There's nothing special about supermarket specials
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5:27I love this idea the Commerce Commission and the Grocery Commissioner have come up with, of supermarkets giving us everyday low prices instead of the ever-changing, so-called “special prices”. The supermarket specials that really brass me off are the ones where you might see meat in one of the fridges, and they’ll have a sign showing the price per …
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Phil Mauger: Christchurch Mayor on capping rates increases, the potential for passenger rail in Canterbury, selling Lichfield Street car park
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10:17Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger joined John MacDonald this morning for their regular catch up. In the wake of Raf Manji’s comments about capping rate increases, how does the Mayor feel about its achievability? ECAN is making a case for a passenger rail in Canterbury – is it a good move? And is selling off Lichfield Street car park a wise decision? L…
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In this episode, hosts Bob Woods, Brynne Tillman, and Stan Robinson Jr. dive into the power of LinkedIn video for sales professionals. With LinkedIn prioritizing video content, leveraging this tool effectively can build trust, foster connections, and spark conversations. The team explores five strategic ways to use video on LinkedIn, sharing expert…
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Selling to Farmers: The Psychology Behind Rural Sales
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23:14In this episode, host Brynne Tillman welcomes St John Craner, a seasoned expert in rural sales and marketing. As the Managing Director of Agrarian Rural Marketing, St John shares his insights into the psychology of sales and how businesses can effectively connect with farmers. From understanding the human side of selling to breaking sales barriers …
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Top-Down vs Bottom-Up Forecasting, With Kristen Kelly
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34:41Points of Interest 0:00 – 1:00 – Introduction to Forecasting Challenges: Marcel and Kristen set the stage by identifying forecasting as a critical but often misunderstood aspect of agency operations, particularly in scaling businesses. 1:06 – 2:30 – Defining Forecasting’s Importance: They explain how forecasting provides the necessary visibility to…
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John MacDonald: Privacy Commissioner says facial recognition's okay, but...
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5:56I am really torn. Because when it comes to facial recognition technology, I’ve always been of the view that if you’re not doing anything wrong, there’s nothing to worry about. But, at the risk of sounding like I’m going a bit “civil liberties” on it, I’m starting to change my tune a bit. Which I’ll admit is a bit weird considering the Privacy Commi…
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Inside SEC reporting: Today’s SEC landscape
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48:35Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name. A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at viewpoint.pwc.com We continue our video podcast miniseries focused on SEC reporting, helping you stay current on the evolving SEC landscape while taking a “back to basics” look at k…
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CSTG 215: Plug Revenue Leaks with Text Automation: Ryan Fenn & Justin Judd from Chiirp
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50:36Tired of leads falling through the cracks? This episode is a must-listen for home service business owners ready to plug revenue leaks and unlock serious growth 💸 Chad Peterman sits down with Ryan Fenn and Justin Judd from Chiirp to explore how simple automations can transform missed calls and unclosed estimates into booked jobs. Learn how even the …
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Leeann Watson: Business Canterbury CEO on signs of recovery in the region, WorkSafe changes
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12:38Leeann Watson, CEO of Business Canterbury, joined John MacDonald to give a quarterly update. Are we seeing signs of recovery in Canterbury? What would a commuter train mean for the city business scene? And will the Government’s new approach to WorkSafe make a difference for local businesses and how they operate? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/list…
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John MacDonald: The dangers of tinkering with Health and Safety
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5:39If there’s anyone who shouldn't be told they can wind things back on the health and safety front, it’s a New Zealander. Because generally, we are absolute shockers when it comes to this sort of thing and our health and safety laws are the only thing standing between our “she’ll be right” attitude and misery and tragedy. Especially when you consider…
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In this episode, Brynne Tillman and Bob Woods dive into the power of permission-based messaging and how it outshines traditional cold outreach—especially on LinkedIn. From a real-world study comparing unsolicited links vs. permission-first outreach to practical scripting examples, they break down why slowing your sales process can actually speed up…
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Leading Through Resistance: Building Adaptive Cultures in Sales
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35:11In this episode of Making Sales Social, host Brynne Tillman welcome Eric Kebschull, company culture strategist and co-founder of Well-Led Strategies. Eric dives into the leadership challenges faced by sales teams today—especially during times of change—and how fostering adaptive, collaborative cultures can lead to long-term success. From humanizing…
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Politics Friday: Duncan Webb and Hamish Campbell talk truancy, students, RMA proposals
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18:43Today on Politics Friday John MacDonald was joined by National’s Hamish Campbell and Labour’s Duncan Webb to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week. The Government will soon be issuing fines to parents of repeatedly absent students – will this work? Is it a new idea? Campbell almost manages to explain the RMA changes in one sentence, but w…
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John MacDonald: Finger-wagging won't get more kids going to school
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4:57I can’t find an exact figure but from what I have seen online, I’m pretty confident in saying that there are hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid fines in New Zealand, and that figure is about to rise even further. Because the Government is dreaming if it thinks people fined for not sending their kids to school are going to suddenly start send…
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Sustainability now: Powering through the energy transition
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50:32Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name. A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at viewpoint.pwc.com We're excited to share another video edition of our podcast on sustainability reporting—watch along as our sustainability specialists dive into the latest developm…
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John MacDonald: All councils should learn from ECAN's open mind on rail
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5:32I hope Environment Canterbury isn’t bothering listening to Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey. He’s not impressed that the regional council is going to spend money doing a business case for a rail passenger service between Rangiora, Christchurch, and Rolleston. Matt Doocey says it’s nothing more than a pie-in-the-sky idea and, given we’re in a cost-of-livi…
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Taking Action on Profitability Improvements, With Mandi Ellefson
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40:55Points of Interest 0:00 – 1:18 – The Real Growth Blocker: Mandi kicks off by addressing how many agency owners avoid growth-driving actions not due to lack of knowledge, but due to fear and discomfort. Commitment to transformation must outweigh resistance. 2:22 – 3:53 – Mandi’s Mission at Hands-Off CEO: Mandi shares her focus on helping service-bas…
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John MacDonald: Sometimes a ban isn't the answer
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5:07It would be very easy for me to say that the organisers of those ridiculous Run it Straight combat sport events have blood on their hands after the tragic death of 19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite. And I would be saying that if Ryan had been involved in an official event. The thing is, he wasn’t. That’s not stopping other people from piling in though…
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James Meager: Minister for the South Island on his portfolio, budget for Canterbury, Hipkins' comments
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33:23James Meager is responding to Chris Hipkins’ comments about the Minister for the South Island role. The Labour Leader called the position a “PR job”, saying there would be no need for Meager’s role if the Government was actually prioritising the South Island. Hipkins says Meager's not doing anything because he has no budget or decision-making abili…
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Chris Hipkins: Labour Leader on Winston Peters ruling out Labour, KiwiSaver changes, Minister for the South Island
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8:22Labour's yet to rule potential coalition partners in or out. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is refusing to work with Chris Hipkins next election, but has not entirely ruled Labour out. On social media, Peters posted a Government of Labour, the Greens, and Te Pati Māori would be a "circus" and a "radical woke show". Hipkins told John MacDon…
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Inside SEC reporting: Form 8-K (current report)
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33:30Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name. A video of this podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, or PwC’s website at viewpoint.pwc.com We continue our video podcast miniseries focused on SEC reporting, helping you stay current on the evolving SEC landscape while taking a “back to basics” look at k…
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CSTG 214: The Law of the Picture with Andrew Hasty
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21:47Ever feel like your words just aren’t landing? 🤔 Maybe it’s time to stop talking and start showing. In this episode, Andrew dives into John Maxwell’s “Law of the Picture”—aka leading by example—and brings it to life with stories that hit home. From battlefield leaders to hallway moments at Peterman Brothers, you’ll hear why how you show up matters …
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