With global uncertainty rattling supply chains and confidence, Mike and Scott lay out a four-question framework for owners to stress-test their business against a wobbling economy — grounded in real examples from their own portfolio.

You'll learn:

-How to separate a "blip" from a genuine "trend" in your numbers;

-Which lead indicators actually matter for import/export businesses

-Why annual pricing reviews are too slow for this environment;

-How to front-foot hard conversations with customers before you have the full solution;

-and why waiting for perfect information is itself a risk.

Beer: Black Sands Head Above Water Hazy Double IPA (7.3%)
Pie: Dairy Flat Bakery — Burger Pie

 

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

With global uncertainty rattling supply chains and confidence, Mike and Scott lay out a four-question framework for owners to stress-test their business against a wobbling economy &mdash; grounded in real examples from their own portfolio.
You'll learn:
-How to separate a "blip" from a genuine "trend" in your numbers;
-Which lead indicators actually matter for import/export businesses
-Why annual pricing reviews are too slow for this environment;
-How to front-foot hard conversations with customers before you have the full solution;
-and why waiting for perfect information is itself a risk.
Beer: Black Sands Head Above Water Hazy Double IPA (7.3%) Pie: Dairy Flat Bakery &mdash; Burger Pie
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Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here:
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pintspiesandprofits/">Facebook</a>
&nbsp;
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;

Pints, Pies & Profits 

When tough times come that threaten the economy - what should we be doing and looking out for?

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)

 

Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here:

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

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)
&nbsp;
Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@pintspiesandprofits">YouTube</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pintspiesandprofits/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pintspiesandprofits/">Facebook</a>
&nbsp;
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>

Leadership - The importance of good staff

A practical, framework-heavy episode on how owners actually get better at running their business — and how to know what kind of help you need next.

-You'll learn: the 70-20-10 rule for learning (on-the-job, coached, and formal/theory);

-How to spot your business's natural bias across Product, Customer and Finance;

-The real difference between a mentor and a coach;

-Why looking outside your own industry for advice often pays off more;

-and why "strong opinions, loosely held" beats either stubbornness or indecision.

Beer: Brew Moon The Wolf APA (5.8%) & Garage Project Party and Bullshit Hazy IPA (6.2%)
Pie: Kel's Bakery, Amberley — Pork, Apple Sauce & Cheese

 

Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here:

YouTube

Instagram

Facebook

 

Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

A practical, framework-heavy episode on how owners actually get better at running their business &mdash; and how to know what kind of help you need next.
-You'll learn: the 70-20-10 rule for learning (on-the-job, coached, and formal/theory);
-How to spot your business's natural bias across Product, Customer and Finance;
-The real difference between a mentor and a coach;
-Why looking outside your own industry for advice often pays off more;
-and why "strong opinions, loosely held" beats either stubbornness or indecision.
Beer: Brew Moon The Wolf APA (5.8%) &amp; Garage Project Party and Bullshit Hazy IPA (6.2%) Pie: Kel's Bakery, Amberley &mdash; Pork, Apple Sauce &amp; Cheese
&nbsp;
Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@pintspiesandprofits">YouTube</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pintspiesandprofits/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pintspiesandprofits/">Facebook</a>
&nbsp;
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>

Learning to be a better business operator

Prompted by a brewery's 30th anniversary as a family operation, this episode tackles one of the trickiest topics in business: handing it down. Mike and Scott get honest about ego, entitlement, and what actually needs to be true for a succession plan to work.

You'll learn:

-The real first question to ask before bringing family into the business — whose ego is this really for?;

-Why "gift it for free" and "sell it at a painful premium" both tend to backfire;

-A fairer structure using open-market valuation plus negotiated terms;

-The difference between a business's DNA (non-negotiable) and its culture (adaptable);

-and why the "first generation builds, second grows, third kills" rule has exceptions worth studying.

Beer: Mount Brewery Waimea Foggy IPA (6.5%) & Mermaid Mirth APA (6%)
Pie: Patrick's Pies — Duck, Mushroom & Cheese

 

Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here:

YouTube

Instagram

Facebook

 

Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

Prompted by a brewery's 30th anniversary as a family operation, this episode tackles one of the trickiest topics in business: handing it down. Mike and Scott get honest about ego, entitlement, and what actually needs to be true for a succession plan to work.
You'll learn:
-The real first question to ask before bringing family into the business &mdash; whose ego is this really for?;
-Why "gift it for free" and "sell it at a painful premium" both tend to backfire;
-A fairer structure using open-market valuation plus negotiated terms;
-The difference between a business's DNA (non-negotiable) and its culture (adaptable);
-and why the "first generation builds, second grows, third kills" rule has exceptions worth studying.
Beer: Mount Brewery Waimea Foggy IPA (6.5%) &amp; Mermaid Mirth APA (6%) Pie: Patrick's Pies &mdash; Duck, Mushroom &amp; Cheese
&nbsp;
Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@pintspiesandprofits">YouTube</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pintspiesandprofits/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pintspiesandprofits/">Facebook</a>
&nbsp;
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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