Built around a Richard Branson quote — employees first, customers second — this episode is a deep dive into how to identify, keep, and lead A-grade talent, even in a tight labour market.

You'll learn:

-What actually defines an "A-grader" (and why they'll leave a B-grade environment no matter the market);

-The annual "Keep Test" — would you fight to keep this person, or feel relief if they left?;

-The Goal-Role-Remind leadership framework for keeping any team aligned and engaged;

-What motivates people beyond pay (autonomy, acknowledgement, purpose); and why "catch it quick, catch it small" applies just as much to praise as to problems.

Beer: Behemoth Hophemoth Triple Hazy IPA (10%) & Urbanaught Altamira Bright Double IPA (8%)
Pie: Hangi pies from Blue Rose Café, Sandringham (pork belly, pumpkin/kūmara & more)

 

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Built around a Richard Branson quote &mdash; employees first, customers second &mdash; this episode is a deep dive into how to identify, keep, and lead A-grade talent, even in a tight labour market.
You'll learn:
-What actually defines an "A-grader" (and why they'll leave a B-grade environment no matter the market);
-The annual "Keep Test" &mdash; would you fight to keep this person, or feel relief if they left?;
-The Goal-Role-Remind leadership framework for keeping any team aligned and engaged;
-What motivates people beyond pay (autonomy, acknowledgement, purpose); and why "catch it quick, catch it small" applies just as much to praise as to problems.
Beer: Behemoth Hophemoth Triple Hazy IPA (10%) &amp; Urbanaught Altamira Bright Double IPA (8%) Pie: Hangi pies from Blue Rose Caf&eacute;, Sandringham (pork belly, pumpkin/kūmara &amp; more)
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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: <a href="https://www.point16.co.nz/business-growth-school">Business Growth School</a>
Want better content? Check out:&nbsp;<a href="https://blacklime.co.nz/">Blacklime</a>
The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.point16.co.nz/">Point 16</a>
Get to know us!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/achievemoreeasily/">Mike Burke</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottisliving/">Scott Douglas</a>

Running a business is one of the loneliest jobs in the world. Everyone thinks you've got it figured out. Most days, it feels like you're not so sure.

Pints, Pies & Profits is the weekly business podcast for founders and owners who want straight answers, not more noise. Every episode, Mike and Scott crack open a craft beer, cut into a pie, and dig into the real stuff, cash flow, team drama, strategy, growth, the decisions that keep you up at night. No jargon. No lectures. No pretending it's easy. Just honest conversations that leave you thinking more clearly about Monday morning.

Because business shouldn't feel like something that's happening to you. It should feel like something you're building.

New episodes every Thursday. 

Running a business is one of the loneliest jobs in the world. Everyone thinks you've got it figured out. Most days, it feels like you're not so sure.
Pints, Pies &amp; Profits&nbsp;is the weekly business podcast for founders and owners who want straight answers, not more noise. Every episode, Mike and Scott crack open a craft beer, cut into a pie, and dig into the real stuff, cash flow, team drama, strategy, growth, the decisions that keep you up at night. No jargon. No lectures. No pretending it's easy. Just honest conversations that leave you thinking more clearly about Monday morning.
Because business shouldn't feel like something that's happening to you. It should feel like something you're building.
New episodes every Thursday.&nbsp;