Mike (openly admitting his bias as a business coach) and Scott rank the outside relationships that move the needle most for small business owners — starting with the one nobody argues against…

You'll learn:

-Why a business coach or mentor is consistently rated the #1 lever by leaders from Eric Schmidt to elite athletes;

-What to actually look for in a coach (complementary skills, trust, "serve the business, not the person");

-Why brand is an underused commercial lever (the difference between $10 and $12 pricing is your margin);

-The emerging concept of AEO — Answer Engine Optimisation for AI search;

-and when a lawyer or HR contractor is worth the spend.

Beer: Garage Project Friendly (3.8%) & Sawmill Beach Day Bright IPA (5.5%)
Pie: Mairangi Bakery Pie 2 Go — Beef Brisket

 

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Mike (openly admitting his bias as a business coach) and Scott rank the outside relationships that move the needle most for small business owners &mdash; starting with the one nobody argues against&hellip;
You'll learn:
-Why a business coach or mentor is consistently rated the #1 lever by leaders from Eric Schmidt to elite athletes;
-What to actually look for in a coach (complementary skills, trust, "serve the business, not the person");
-Why brand is an underused commercial lever (the difference between $10 and $12 pricing is your margin);
-The emerging concept of AEO &mdash; Answer Engine Optimisation for AI search;
-and when a lawyer or HR contractor is worth the spend.
Beer: Garage Project Friendly (3.8%) &amp; Sawmill Beach Day Bright IPA (5.5%) Pie: Mairangi Bakery Pie 2 Go &mdash; Beef Brisket
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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;