S3.EP1: From Unqualified Mechanic to Millionaire in his 30's - Mikey Smith

Mikey Smith from Guardian Smith joins The Puzzle Factory for one of the realest conversations we’ve had yet.From growing up around mechanics and rental cars to building a finance business with nearly 50 staff, Mikey breaks down the brutal realities of business, trades, property investing, recession fears, and what’s really happening in New Zealand right now.We get into:• Why trades have been undervalued for decades• The harsh truth about starting your own business• NZ’s property market and whether housing is still worth investing in• Recession fears and the current economy• War, oil prices, inflation and what it means for Kiwis• Why most people fail in business• Customer service lessons from dealing with chaos• The mental pressure of growing a company• Why “working on the business” changes everything• Townhouses, regulation and the future of NZ housing• Why there’s always opportunity somewhereThis one goes deep into entrepreneurship, mindset, financial pressure, trades, politics, and modern New Zealand culture.Powered by NZ Trade Group.