Tech entrepreneur and investor Guy Haddleton has built and sold businesses worth billions, but his journey began in the New Zealand SAS before an unlikely business venture launched from his Bristol apartment.

He joins Liam Dann on Money Talks to discuss starting a company with almost no money, accidentally buying a €2,000 T-shirt and why he believes New Zealand needs to think much bigger about its economic future.

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Think you know where your money goes? Small, everyday purchases can add up to a very different picture — and cancelling a subscription might only be the start.

Nadine Higgins is joined by James Blair, Wealth Director at Lighthouse Financial, to explain how to give your finances a spring clean. They discuss setting realistic goals, identifying spending that doesn’t match your priorities, and using automatic payments to keep your savings on track.

Plus, how to approach mortgage repayments, why insurance needs change over time, what to review in your KiwiSaver, and why chasing shortcuts can put you further behind.

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What if the fastest way to grow your business wasn't building your own following, but tapping into someone else's?

Some of the world's biggest brands, including SKIMS, Good American and Poppi, have turned influencer partnerships into billion-dollar businesses. But behind those familiar faces are some incredibly smart business strategies that most entrepreneurs aren't taking advantage of.

In this episode of Make It Happen, I'm joined by producer Holli to break down the business behind influencer marketing, how these partnerships actually work and why having the most followers doesn't necessarily mean generating the most sales.

We look at how brands have partnered with the likes of Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Indie Clinton and Alix Earle, and explore the different ways businesses can leverage an existing audience — from paid collaborations and micro-influencer marketing to affiliate programmes and offering influencers equity in a business.

I also share what's worked across my own businesses, why smaller creators can sometimes deliver better results than major influencers, and how to start building an influencer marketing strategy even if you have a limited budget and no audience of your own.

Whether you're launching a product, growing an e-commerce brand or looking for smarter ways to attract customers, this episode will give you practical ideas for turning influence into actual sales.

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Most people are probably uncomfortable with the idea of writing a prenup at the start of a relationship, but lawyer Holly Egerton learnt the hard way that they might be more important that you realise. After breaking off her engagement, Holly got stuck in four years of legal hell when her ex wouldn't agree to sell their house.

Now, Holly is launching a relationship property academy to educate kiwis about what really happens to your property and finances at the end of a relationship. Listeners to this episode can use code WNTT to get $100 off at succession.nz

In the episode Toni and Holly chat about Holly's personal story that led to her starting this business, why people are so uncomfortable talking about prenups, why the end of a relationship can have a disproportionately negative affect on women, and so much more.

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ASB senior economist Mark Smith on why businesses keep investing despite election uncertainty.

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BusinessDesk's Riley Kennedy on Dairy Goat Co-op’s turnaround, National’s fertiliser security plan and the US probe threatening NZ lamb exports.

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Foodstuffs has reported that its comparable grocery basket prices are only up 1.6% in the year to September, compared to a higher national food inflation of 2.4%.

The low grocery prices have come despite a difficult period of increased fuel prices, a weakened New Zealand dollar, and the annual inflation rate sitting at 4.1%

Foodstuffs New Zealand managing director Chris Quinn told Mike Hosking that Foodstuffs stores were pushing to get value on the shelf.

He says while it is not a historically low number, compared to the last six years a rate below two was very good.

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What does it REALLY cost to start a drinks brand and get your products stocked in supermarkets?

When we launched Brewe, our iced coffee and matcha brand, we invested around $300,000 to get the business off the ground. Less than a year later, we're stocked in Woolworths supermarkets across New Zealand. But getting there has been a much bigger learning curve than either of us expected.

In this episode of Make It Happen, I'm joined by my husband and Brewe co-founder, Jordan Delmont, to break down exactly what it takes to build a beverage brand from scratch.

Jordan left his 13-year career in his family business to take on Brewe full-time, despite having no previous experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. Since then, he's had to figure out everything from manufacturing and distribution to supermarket negotiations, pricing, cash flow and managing thousands of cans of stock.

We get into the real numbers behind starting a drinks business, including our initial $300K investment, how we secured our first major supermarket deal and the mistakes we'd avoid if we were starting again.

We also share the lessons we've learned about working together as husband and wife.

If you've ever dreamed of launching your own product, getting stocked in New Zealand supermarkets, or turning a business idea into a brand, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes.

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