The hosts unpack why passion is one of the worst reasons to start a business — and what to chase instead. Over 8Wired IPAs and a Red Beach Bakehouse sweet plum & lamb pie, they trace the line from mastery to passion, and confront the uncomfortable question: are you the bottleneck in your own company?

You'll learn:
The PCF (Product-Customer-Finance) framework for diagnosing a stalling business;
Why "get good, then get passionate" beats "follow your passion";
the difference between helpful and harmful ego;
-Why growth cliffs force you to change how you operate;
and the classic negotiation question — would you rather own 100% of $100K or 10% of $10M?

Beer: 8 Wired Hopwired NZ IPA (7.3%) & Hazewired Hazy IPA (7%) |
Pie: Red Beach Bakehouse — Sweet Plum & Lamb

 

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The hosts unpack why passion is one of the worst reasons to start a business &mdash; and what to chase instead. Over 8Wired IPAs and a Red Beach Bakehouse sweet plum &amp; lamb pie, they trace the line from mastery to passion, and confront the uncomfortable question: are you the bottleneck in your own company?
You'll learn:
<ul>
<li>The PCF (Product-Customer-Finance) framework for diagnosing a stalling business;</li>
<li>Why "get good, then get passionate" beats "follow your passion"; the difference between helpful and harmful ego; -Why growth cliffs force you to change how you operate;</li>
<li>and the classic negotiation question &mdash; would you rather own 100% of $100K or 10% of $10M?</li>
</ul>
Beer: 8 Wired Hopwired NZ IPA (7.3%) &amp; Hazewired Hazy IPA (7%) | Pie: Red Beach Bakehouse &mdash; Sweet Plum &amp; Lamb
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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>
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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;