At 22, I went from a minimum wage to Making $300,247 in a single month from my first business.

I had no business experience, no connections, and no big bank of savings behind me. Just $6,000 in my account and absolutely no idea what I was doing.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the five phases I've used to start and scale every business I've built - from finding an opportunity people will actually pay for, to launching, landing your first sales and eventually building towards consistent $20K months.

I'm getting into why your idea doesn't need to be original, why competition is actually a good sign, how to stop getting stuck in research mode and self-doubt, and why launching before everything's perfect could be one of the best decisions you ever make.

Ready to build your business to your first $20K month? Book a free strategy call with the Make It Happen team below.

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At 22, I went from a minimum wage to Making $300,247 in a single month from my first business.
I had no business experience, no connections, and no big bank of savings behind me. Just $6,000 in my account and absolutely no idea what I was doing.
In this episode, I'm breaking down the five phases I've used to start and scale every business I've built - from finding an opportunity people will actually pay for, to launching, landing your first sales and eventually building towards consistent $20K months.
I'm getting into why your idea doesn't need to be original, why competition is actually a good sign, how to stop getting stuck in research mode and self-doubt, and why launching before everything's perfect could be one of the best decisions you ever make.
Ready to build your business to your first $20K month? Book a free strategy call with the Make It Happen team below.
🔗 Book a strategy call: <a href="https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/" data-rich-text-autolink="">https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/</a>
🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos on business, mindset, and building your dream life
🌐 Learn more: <a href="http://makeithappen.org.nz/" data-rich-text-autolink="">http://makeithappen.org.nz/</a>
🌐 Instagram: @makeithappen
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Join entrepreneur Iyia Liu delve into all things business, money, marketing and life. If you are wanting to up-skill your business knowledge or just needing some motivation on your life and career journey you are in the right place. Whatever it is that you want out of life, let’s Make It Happen for you.

Make It Happen with Iyia Liu

Join entrepreneur Iyia Liu delve into all things business, money, marketing and life. If you are wanting to up-skill your business knowledge or just needing some motivation on your life and career journey you are in the right place. Whatever it is that you want out of life, let’s Make It Happen for you.

Follow @makeithappen and @iyialiu on Instagram 

Join entrepreneur Iyia Liu delve into all things business, money, marketing and life. If you are wanting to up-skill your business knowledge or just needing some motivation on your life and career journey you are in the right place. Whatever it is that you want out of life, let&rsquo;s Make It Happen for you.
Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/makeithappen/?hl=en">@makeithappen</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iyialiu/">@iyialiu</a> on Instagram&nbsp;

How to Build a Business to $20K/Month: My 5-Step System

Finding the right manufacturer is one thing. Making sure they actually deliver the product you agreed on is another.

In Part 2 of our manufacturing series, we sit down with TK Wang, founder of Epic Sourcing, to walk through what happens after you’ve found your supplier - from briefing the factory and developing samples to production, quality checks and shipping your finished product to New Zealand.

We get into how to give your manufacturer a clear product brief, manage sample revisions, approve a golden sample and make sure the final production run matches what you signed off on.

TK also breaks down what you need to agree on before production starts, what to do if your products arrive faulty, and the shipping, customs and compliance considerations that can catch first-time business owners off guard.

If you’re starting a product-based business, manufacturing in China or preparing to place your first bulk order, this episode will help you understand the process and avoid costly mistakes.

Ready to start building or scale your existing business? 

🔗 Book a free strategy call: https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/ 

🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on business, marketing, mindset and building your dream life

🌐 Learn more: http://makeithappen.org.nz/ 

🌐 Instagram: @makeithappen

📣 Share this episode with someone getting ready to launch their first product.

Finding the right manufacturer is one thing. Making sure they actually deliver the product you agreed on is another.
In Part 2 of our manufacturing series, we sit down with TK Wang, founder of Epic Sourcing, to walk through what happens after you&rsquo;ve found your supplier - from briefing the factory and developing samples to production, quality checks and shipping your finished product to New Zealand.
We get into how to give your manufacturer a clear product brief, manage sample revisions, approve a golden sample and make sure the final production run matches what you signed off on.
TK also breaks down what you need to agree on before production starts, what to do if your products arrive faulty, and the shipping, customs and compliance considerations that can catch first-time business owners off guard.
If you&rsquo;re starting a product-based business, manufacturing in China or preparing to place your first bulk order, this episode will help you understand the process and avoid costly mistakes.
Ready to start building or scale your existing business?&nbsp;
🔗 Book a free strategy call: <a href="https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/">https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/</a>&nbsp;
🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on business, marketing, mindset and building your dream life
🌐 Learn more: <a href="http://makeithappen.org.nz/">http://makeithappen.org.nz/</a>&nbsp;
🌐 Instagram: @makeithappen
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Found Your Manufacturer? Here’s What Happens Next | Guest: TK Wang - Epic Sourcing (Part 2) 

Spent money on ads and got nothing back? Here’s what you’re getting wrong.

In this episode of Make It Happen, we sit down with Roi Wilkey from Burst Digital, who has helped generate more than $150 million in revenue for businesses, to break down what actually makes Meta ads convert.

We get into how much you should spend on Facebook and Instagram ads, why you should stop boosting posts, how to test your creative and why the ads that look least like ads often perform best.

 We also cover retargeting, customer psychology, email marketing, your sales funnel and how to turn more of your ad spend into actual sales. If you’re running ads or thinking about starting, this episode will help you spend smarter, test better and avoid some very expensive mistakes.

Ready to scale your business? 🔗 Book a strategy call: https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/

🔔Subscribe for weekly videos on business, marketing, mindset and growing your business 

🌐 Learn more: http://makeithappen.org.nz/

🌐 Instagram: @makeithappen

Need Help With Ads? Get in touch with Roi at Burst Digtial

🌐 https://www.burstdigital.co.nz/

Spent money on ads and got nothing back? Here&rsquo;s what you&rsquo;re getting wrong.
In this episode of Make It Happen, we sit down with Roi Wilkey from Burst Digital, who has helped generate more than $150 million in revenue for businesses, to break down what actually makes Meta ads convert.
We get into how much you should spend on Facebook and Instagram ads, why you should stop boosting posts, how to test your creative and why the ads that look least like ads often perform best.
&nbsp;We also cover retargeting, customer psychology, email marketing, your sales funnel and how to turn more of your ad spend into actual sales. If you&rsquo;re running ads or thinking about starting, this episode will help you spend smarter, test better and avoid some very expensive mistakes.
Ready to scale your business? 🔗 Book a strategy call: <a href="https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/">https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/</a>
🔔Subscribe for weekly videos on business, marketing, mindset and growing your business&nbsp;
🌐 Learn more: <a href="http://makeithappen.org.nz/">http://makeithappen.org.nz/</a>
🌐 Instagram: @makeithappen
Need Help With Ads? Get in touch with Roi at Burst Digtial
🌐 https://www.burstdigital.co.nz/

How to Run Paid Ads That Actually Convert | Guest: Roi Wilkey - Burst Digital

Think all the good business ideas are already taken? They’re not - you just need to choose the right business model for where you’re starting from.

In this episode, Producer Holli and I break down five business models I think have some of the biggest opportunities in 2026: digital products, service-based subscriptions, events and communities, consulting and coaching, and e-commerce.

We get into how to turn knowledge you already have into something you can sell, why subscriptions can be so powerful for service businesses and how niching down can make you the obvious choice in coaching or consulting.

I also share how Girls In Business grew from a 20-person lunch into an event with more than 900 attendees, what I’ve learned from building e-commerce businesses and how much money you realistically need to get started.

Most importantly, we break down which model could actually make sense for YOU - whether you’ve got $500 and no audience, 50,000 followers you’ve never monetised or you’re an exhausted freelancer looking for a way to scale beyond selling your time.

You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. You need to choose a model that fits your skills, resources and goals - then focus on executing it properly.

Ready to scale your business? Get in touch with the Make It Happen team and we’ll help you figure out where your business is now, where you want to take it and what needs to happen next.

🔗 Book a strategy call: https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/

🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos on business, mindset and building your dream life

🌐 Instagram: @makeithappen

Think all the good business ideas are already taken? They&rsquo;re not - you just need to choose the right business model for where you&rsquo;re starting from.
In this episode, Producer Holli and I break down five business models I think have some of the biggest opportunities in 2026: digital products, service-based subscriptions, events and communities, consulting and coaching, and e-commerce.
We get into how to turn knowledge you already have into something you can sell, why subscriptions can be so powerful for service businesses and how niching down can make you the obvious choice in coaching or consulting.
I also share how Girls In Business grew from a 20-person lunch into an event with more than 900 attendees, what I&rsquo;ve learned from building e-commerce businesses and how much money you realistically need to get started.
Most importantly, we break down which model could actually make sense for YOU - whether you&rsquo;ve got $500 and no audience, 50,000 followers you&rsquo;ve never monetised or you&rsquo;re an exhausted freelancer looking for a way to scale beyond selling your time.
You don&rsquo;t need to reinvent the wheel. You need to choose a model that fits your skills, resources and goals - then focus on executing it properly.
Ready to scale your business? Get in touch with the Make It Happen team and we&rsquo;ll help you figure out where your business is now, where you want to take it and what needs to happen next.
🔗 Book a strategy call: <a href="https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/">https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/</a>
🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos on business, mindset and building your dream life
🌐 Instagram: @makeithappen

How to Build a Business to $20K/Month: My 5-Step System

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