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Make It Count

by Freddie Bennett

Welcome to the New Zealand’s leading growth & mindset podcast for professionals 'Make it Count' gives professionals and business owners the knowledge, mindset and habits to get unstuck, unshackled and unleashed. Each week, we bring our global audience powerhouses from across the business world to help professionals discover how to unlock endless possibilities, turbo-charge their careers and make it count for their clients, colleagues…and families Make it Count is hosted by Freddie Bennett: Guinness World Record holder, entrepreneur, adventurer, and bestselling author. Discover more about Freddie here: https://freddiembennett.com/ You can also join the Make it Count community and subscribe to Make it Count Premium here: https://www.skool.com/make-it-count Like, Subscribe and give a Five Star review. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener

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Episodes

  1. The Power of Letting Go: Haylee Wrenn

    Make it Count Premium is now LIVE! Click here to discover more. ------------------------------- When it feels like the world is against you... Do you have the steam to keep going? Or maybe it's time to finally let go... Make it Count is delighted to welcome back the legendary Haylee Wrenn. Haylee...

  2. The Strengths Finder: Josh Turner

    Want to make it count for MORE? Join Make it Count Premium today! Click here. Do you want to rediscover the love in your work again? Meet Josh Turner, the man who is described as the 'Cultural Architect' for some of New Zealand's most prestigious organisations. Josh is the lockpick who unlocks…

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  3. The Burnout Extinguisher: Wiremu Matthews

    Make it Count...for MORE! Click here to sign up for Make it Count Premium! ---------- Want to develop world class leadership talent WITHOUT sacrificing your wellbeing? Meet the man described as the 'secret weapon' for world class organisations who want to build team connections, improve cultural...

  4. Destroying Your Inner Critic: Benjamin Owen

    Make it Count Premium has arrived! Click here to discover more and join now. --------------------- Are you your own worst enemy? If you've ever told yourself you're not good enough, smart enough, talented enough or young enough to succeed, then you need to hear this Make it Count masterclass.…

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  5. The People's Accountant: Luke Kemeys

    Make it Count Premium has arrived! Click here to discover more and join now. Want to discover how to become a REAL key person of influence? Then it's time to rip up the rulebook, and escape your limiting beliefs. Luke Kemeys is known as 'The People's Accountant', alongside his co-founder Phil, he...

  6. Why Most People Fail To Achieve Their Goals

    Make it Count Premium has arrived! Click here to discover more and join now. To celebrate the launch of Make it Count Premium, I'm sharing this premium podcast with EVERYONE... This episode of Make it Count Premium explores why most professionals and business owners FAIL to achieve their greatest...

  7. The Power of Community: Viv Brownrigg

    Make it Count PREMIUM has arrived! Click here to discover more and join now. Welcome to Make it Count Season 3! Want to discover the power of community and how it can help you build deeper, stronger connections with your colleagues, peers and clients? Look no further. We are delighted to welcome...

  8. Holding Out For A Hero

    The 50th episode! This very special episode of Make it Count features the most powerful and important guest of all: YOU. We take you on a heroic mission to show you how to achieve great things in your career, and your life. This episode was created because a lot of people feel lost right now.…

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  9. Control Your Destiny: Greg Byers

    Make it Count PREMIUM has arrived! Click here to discover more and join now. >>>>>>>> Discover the secret to controlling your destiny and creating the business of your dreams. ...but if you want to avoid a career nightmare, then you need to practice what you preach. Thankfully, Greg Byers is a…

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  10. Hero From Xero: Paul Churchman

    Make it Count PREMIUM has arrived! Click here to discover more and join now. >>>>>>>>>> How to succeed through being humble, hungry and smart. Make it Count was delighted to speak to Paul Churchman, Head of Partner Sales at Xero New Zealand, and you will be delighted when you hear his wisdom.…

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  11. Escaping The Comfort Zone: Rob Campbell

    Make it Count PREMIUM has arrived! Click here to discover more and join now. >>>>> Discover how to fearlessly escape your professional comfort zone... and as a result, enjoy more time, more money and fewer painful clients. Welcome to the world of Rob Campell, founder of Business Navigation Group....

  12. Bulletproof Boundaries

    Make it Count PREMIUM has arrived! Click here to discover more and join now. >>>>> Do you find it hard to say “No”? Are you ever doing extra work (for free) because you didn’t push back? Or maybe you feel frustrated because people take advantage of your desire to do good work and help others? Or...

  13. The Pivot Point: Brendan Roberts

    Make it Count PREMIUM has arrived! Click here to discover more and join now. >>>>> Want to revolutionise your business and help your clients at scale...? Then you're going to need some expertise, cutting edge data and a sprinkle of transformational AI... And that's why Brendan Roberts and his...

  14. Slaying Time Vampires

    Make it Count PREMIUM has arrived! Click here to discover more and join now. >>>>>>>> This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed and short on capacity… Or maybe you just feel like you haven’t got enough hours in the day… Or you always feel like you’re letting other people steal your time....

  15. Pedal To The Metal: Peter Harris

    Make it Count PREMIUM has arrived! Click here to discover more and join now. >>>>> How do you start a business from scratch, with zero clients, and turn it into a huge success story? The secret is to play to your advantage and hustle hard...which is exactly what Peter Harris did. Peter is the...

  16. The Farmer vs. The Wizard

    Make it Count PREMIUM has arrived! Click here to discover more and join now. ------------------------------- Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your workload? Does your to-do list feel impossible to complete? Or maybe your head is spinning because you feel like you should be doing MORE...but you...

  17. The Force for Change: Mark Jenkins

    Make it Count PREMIUM has arrived! Click here to discover more and join now. --------------------------- "Capacity is a choice". Meet the man who is on a mission to accelerate small business success through the transformation of the Accounting industry - Mark Jenkins, co-founder of The Gap. Mark...

  18. The Confidence Paradox

    Make it Count PREMIUM has arrived! Click here to discover more and join now. ___________________ Do you want to be more confident at work? There is where you've been going wrong… Confidence sounds so easy to build. But in reality, it feels so hard to create. Because when you’re feeing low on...

  19. The High Flyer: Alex Falcon Huerta

    Make it Count PREMIUM has arrived! Click here to discover more and join now. ------------------------- Crack the impossible secret: Build a thriving accounting practice while enjoying the freedom to travel the world. Alex Falcon Huerta is the high-flying accountant who makes it happen: Working…

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  20. Rocketship Leadership

    Make it Count PREMIUM has arrived! Click here to discover more and join now. -------------------------- Today’s behaviours determine tomorrow’s results… Which is why - If you want to achieve impossible goals - you’re probably making a BIG mistake. Too many of us focus on purely obtaining…

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  21. Accounting With Abundance: Richard Wheeler

    "It's amazing what you can achieve when you don't have a choice". For Richard Wheeler, Director at Sidekick Accounting, the secret to success lies in accounting with abundance. Richard's journey to his current leadership role was anything but ordinary. From a rural upbringing to a highly…

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  22. Destroy Self-Sabotage

    Does it ever feel like you’re sabotaging your own career? When it comes to success at work, and at home, we can be our own worst enemies. In this episode of the Professional Superheroes miniseries of Make it Count, you’ll discover how to get out of your own way, end self-sabotage and unlock new...

  23. The Secret Path To Success: Greg Sheehan

    Welcome to the miraculous world of Greg Sheehan, and a story that should be made into a Hollywood movie. A Chartered Accountant by trade, Greg enjoyed prestigious senior financial roles at Nike Australia and Air New Zealand. Then, the corridors of power beckoned, and he found himself running one…

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  24. Playing to WIN...or not to LOSE?

    Are you playing to WIN, or are you playing not to LOSE? This mindset will help you if you’re ever considering a change in your life… …especially in your career or business. Most people enjoy some success, but then they start to back off. Their main focus becomes not losing the advantage they've...

  25. Accounting In The Fast Lane: Brad Turville

    Do you want to experience life in the fast lane of Accounting? Then look no further. Prepare to discover the secret to evolving into a modern accounting firm, and you'll never look at the world in the same way ever again. Brad Turville is owner of Modern Firm Practices - a coaching and training...

  26. The Workplace Drama Triangle

    Is workplace drama holding you back? Does it feel like you’re stuck playing a different character at work? Then you need to discover the secret of the dreaded Workplace Drama Triangle. This week’s episode of the Professional Superheroes miniseries is a deep dive into the characters we play at…

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  27. The Queen of Accounting: Lisa Martin

    By Royal invitation, you are about to discover the secret to becoming an Accounting Superhero. Make it Count has anointed Lisa Martin as the Queen of The Accounting industry, and not just because she is the inspirational Executive Director of GoFi8ure and Board Member of ATAINZ (Accountants & Tax...

  28. Nice Professionals Finish Last

    Is being NICE stopping you from being GREAT? If you want to get what you want at work, and at home, then it’s time to unlearn everything. We continue the Professional Superheroes miniseries of Make it Count with a topic that’s going to blow your mind. Is your desire to be ‘nice’, ‘liked’ and...

  29. Confidence & Control: Martyn Ecroyd

    If you're seeking greater confidence and control, then look no further. Martyn Ecroyd is Director of Aspire Accounting, and he's a master at helping others to create the conditions to change their lives. To get what you desire, you must be willing to 'take the plunge' and Martyn demonstrates that...

  30. Breaking The Ice

    Welcome to the Professional Superheroes miniseries. These are bite-sized micromasterclasses to give you the knowledge, skills and mindset to help you make your career, your business and your life COUNT for more. In addition to your weekly dose of Make it Count, we’re also going to bring you these...

  31. Taking A Chance: Tessa Douglas

    The best things in life happen when you're prepared to take a chance and bet on yourself. Tessa Douglas is Director of Business Growth at The Back Room, a leading outsourcing company for Accounting firms. Tessa's path to success was anything but traditional - after discovering University wasn't…

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  32. The Bookkeeper's Secret Weapon: Sharon Francisco

    *Be part of the Make it Count Community and join the superhero professionals who are getting Unstuck, Unshackled & Unleashed here* ------- Sharon Francisco is the secret weapon behind the success of hundreds of bookkeepers. But Accountants and Advisors around the world have also also been...

  33. Follow Your Path: Tom Bilton

    If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there. But thankfully, for the Accountants of the entire Asia Pacific region, Tom Bilton followed his path to deliver the secrets of Advisory success. Tom is Head of Advisory Channel at Fathom, which means he's an expert in helping...

  34. Two Drunk Accountants: Tim Garth & Dan Osborne

    You are about to witness the power of the Australian 'Podcountant' phenomenon: The Two Drunk Accountants. When they're not delivering their compelling and unique brand of edutainment to business owners around the world, Dan Garth and Tim Osborne are directors of CATS Accountants in New South…

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  35. Xero to 100: Jamie Weddell

    What lights your fire? For Jamie Weddell, Advisory Partner Consultant at Xero, that question launched a career that has helped her give Accounting firms the technology and tools to achieve amazing things. Jamie brings a unique perspective in that she started as a Chartered Accountant in practice...

  36. On A Mission: Peter McCarroll

    Peter McCarroll is an Accountant on a mission...in more ways than you might imagine. Peter is owner of Fuel Accountants and built his business serving New Zealand clients...which he now does from Toronto as he delivers his mission to serve, help and teach others. After starting his career in a…

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  37. Accounting With Purpose: Jason Topp

    Accountants have two lives: The second life begins when we realise we only have one. Jason Topp, Managing Director of SMYD Accounting is the embodiment of this message. Jason was always supposed to follow the family tradition of entering the construction industry, but destiny had other things in...

  38. The Crypto Accountants

    Discover a totally new and untapped profit centre for your Accounting firm, and meet the Accountants who are leading the way. Matt Shallcrass is a Director and Kirsten Turner is a Senior Manager at the Christchurch office of Baker Tilly, and these future-focused Accountants are riding the tech…

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  39. The Powerhouse: Manoli Aerakis

    Manoli Aerakis is a true powerhouse of the Accounting industry, which is pretty impressive considering he isn't an Accountant. Manoli's journey took him from a chaotic upbringing to a highly successful banking career, via an opportunity to crack the UK property market. But when a challenge arose…

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  40. The Life-Changer: Haylee Wrenn

    Life will never be the same again. This is true for Haylee Wrenn, Director at Accountabill...and it's certainly true for her clients as well. After suffering a cardiac arrest at 37 years old, Haylee knew she had to make some drastic and dramatic changes in her business and her life. After a…

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  41. Leading From The Front: Ric Thorpe

    Ric Thorpe knows that if you want to be an Accounting firm that leads from the front, then you need to back yourself to break the mould. Ric is an owner at Sidekick Chartered Accountants and has been part of the business for over 13 years. In that time he's made it his mission to shatter the...

  42. The Changemaker: Steve Price

    In the life and business of an Accountant, change is a process that you never want to end. For Steve Price, Director at UK-based Accounting firm BWP Inspire, 'to arrive is to get bored', and that is why he's on an amazing and inspiring journey. Steve's distinguished career has seen him through...

  43. Core Leadership Secrets: Simonne Liley

    Prepare to meet the Queen of the Accounting industry. Simonne Liley is the Founder of the Core Leadership Institute and Director of Uptraining, but her impact on the lives, minds and futures of Accountants is simply unparalleled. This emotional, insightful and thought-provoking episode of Make it...

  44. Level Up Your Accounting: Michael Parker

    Michael Parker is a man who knows the secret to levelling-up in business, and in life. This show-stopping episode of Make it Count reveals the compelling story of a man who refuses to settle and is always willing to embrace growth and escape his comfort zone. Michael reveals the tips, tricks and...

  45. The Accounting Sales Expert: Phil Sayers

    Make it Count solves the awkward 'sales' problem for Accountants once and for all. Life's a pitch, but with Phil Sayers you can turbocharge your accounting practice and career....without feeling like you're selling your soul. This episode of Make it Count is a pure sales masterclass for the...

  46. The Catalyst: Barry White

    Meet Barry White, and prepare to go above and beyond...to create the career and business you truly deserve. Barry is Growth & Relationship Manager at Connect Outsourcing: One of the Accounting Industry's leading outsource providers. This story is compelling, unique, and will take you on a journey...

  47. The Accounting Superhero: Jeannette Kwant

    If Cash is King, then Jeannette Kwant is the Queen of the Accounting Kingdom. Jeannette is a mother, business owner and Director at Under Control Credit Management. Her business takes the hassle out of debt collection for accounting firms, and produces simply superhuman reductions in Debtor Days....

  48. The Risk Taker: Will McTavish

    Will McTavish is a force of nature who simply cannot be stopped. This episode of Make it Count is a journey of inspiration, perspiration...and hope. As the co-founder of Link Reporting, Will's message is clear: When facing adversity in your life, business or career...the only thing you can do is...

  49. The Turning Point: Becky Ames

    Prepare to discover the secret to being a better advisor, leader...and the power of being fiercely independent. Becky Ames is a partner at Larking Gowen, a multi-office UK Accounting firm with turnover exceeding £25 million per year. She's also a mother, leader, advisor...and a true expert in...

  50. Accounting Serendipity: Viv Brownrigg

    Step inside the mind of a true magician of the Accounting world. Viv Brownrigg is Director and co-founder of The Gap - a platform that revolutionises how Accountants market, sell and deliver advisory services. But this conversation goes so much deeper than developing sales and marketing…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the New Zealand’s leading growth & mindset podcast for professionals

'Make it Count' gives professionals and business owners the knowledge, mindset and habits to get unstuck, unshackled and unleashed.

Each week, we bring our global audience powerhouses from across the business world to help professionals discover how to unlock endless possibilities, turbo-charge their careers and make it count for their clients, colleagues…and families

Make it Count is hosted by Freddie Bennett: Guinness World Record holder, entrepreneur, adventurer, and bestselling author. Discover more about Freddie here: https://freddiembennett.com/

You can also join the Make it Count community and subscribe to Make it Count Premium here: https://www.skool.com/make-it-count

Like, Subscribe and give a Five Star review.

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