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SidekickTV
by Sidekick
Sidekick are Xero Accountants and are leading the revolution in cloud computing for accounting – we were the world’s first Platinum Partner of the highly regarded Xero accounting software. Not to mention we picked up Xero’s NZ Partner of the Year award twice – for 2010 and 2011…but who’s counting.Here on our Podcast we like to share interviews and helpful information from our team and the wider Sidekick community. We're frequently uploading new episodes covering a wide range of business topics, so make sure to follow and listen in!
Episodes
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Future-Proofing Your Business
This week we're joined by Paul Garner from Mortgage Life as he shares his end-of-year updates and predictions for small business owners in 2025. From economic shifts to new opportunities, Paul’s got the insights you need!
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Smart Lending Tips for Self-Employed
Ever wondered what loan options are available for self-employed folks or small businesses? Join Ric as he sits down with Paul Brobyn from Panda Mortgages to break down the types of lending that could work for you. From flexible solutions to real-world examples, we’ve got you covered! Perfect for...
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KiwiSaver insights for self-employed
Join Luke from Resure Insurance Advisors as he chats with Ric about the ins and outs of KiwiSaver for the self-employed and small businesses. Discover how to make wise financial decisions that could shape your future!
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Why Smart People Make Bad Financial Decisions
Why do smart people make such dumb financial decisions? In this episode of SidekickTV, Greg McGeorge from JMI Wealth dives into the fascinating world of behavioural economics, revealing the hidden psychological forces that drive our worst money moves. From financial catastrophes to the roots of...
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Property Finance Made Simple: Fund Your Next Development!
🏡 Curious about Residual Stock Finance? This week on SidekickTV, Ben Pauley from Laternal Partners breaks down everything you need to know about property development finance. Learn how to secure the best loan for your project and the benefits of timing it right. Don't miss Ben’s tips on making...
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Are Your Emotions Hurting Your Investments? Find Out Why!
Stop letting your emotions sabotage your investments! 🧠 In Part 3 of our series, Ric sits down with Grant and Ben to uncover how psychology impacts your investing decisions. Don’t miss this eye-opening episode! For personalised advice, contact Grant at [email protected] or Ben at...
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How Much Risk Should You Take? Expert Investment Advice
Get ready to elevate your investment game! In this second episode of our 3-part series, Ric Thorpe chats with Grant Davies from Hamilton Hindin Greene and Ben Brinkerhoff from Consilium about a crucial topic: "What is risk and how much risk should investors take?" They break down the concept of...
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Private Equity Buzz: The Warehouse and Arvida in the Spotlight
Ric Thorpe sits down with Greg McGeorge from JMI Wealth to dive into the world of private equity. From the potential buyouts of The Warehouse and Arvida Group to a deep dive into how private equity works, this chat covers it all. What sets private equity apart from venture capital, and where’s it...
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How Much is Enough to Retire? Expert Tips
Get ready to supercharge your retirement planning! In this first episode of our 3-part series, Ric Thorpe sits down with Grant Davies from Hamilton Hindin Greene and Ben Brinkerhoff from Consilium to answer the burning question: "What is enough to retire?" They dive deep into retirement goals and...
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Secrets of Global Commodity Trade with Greg McGeorge
Ever wondered who really controls the flow of raw materials around the world? Join Ric Thorpe as he chats with Greg McGeorge from JMI Wealth to uncover the secrets of global trade and the influential commodity traders behind it. Don't forget to subscribe to SidekickTV for more captivating…
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Mastering Brokers & Borrowing: Expert Tips with Paul Brobyn!
Join Paul Brobyn from Panda Mortgages as he shares crucial insights for small businesses and the self-employed. Learn effective strategies for working with brokers, current lending trends, and the key factors influencing borrowing costs. Whether you're launching a new venture or managing an...
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Meme Stock Madness | May Insights Greg McGeorge
Catch up on the latest in finance with Greg McGeorge from JMI Wealth as he and Ric dive into May's hottest topic—Meme stocks! They break down the buzz around Roaring Kitty and share their insights on what's driving these market trends. Tune in for some candid thoughts and expert analysis!
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Vulture Funds EXPOSED | April Insights with Greg McGeorge
Join us for the April JMI Wealth Monthly update!!! The fourth episode of a new series where Ric sits down with Greg McGeorge from JMI Wealth to review the month that's been.
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Cameron Irvine Breaks Down 'Dumb Money' & 'Eat the Rich
In this episode of SidekickTV we're stoked to have Cameron Irvine from Irvine-Wenborn Investment Partners! Today Ric and Cameron give us a recap and review of the film 'Dumb Money' on Prime, and the docuseries 'Eat the Rich: The GameStop Saga' on Netflix.
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KiwiSaver Secrets for Business Owners with Jordan Clemence
In this episode of SidekickTV we're stoked to have Jordan Clemence, who is a Financial Advisor! This is a short SidekickTV and a very important one! Are you putting all your eggs in one basket and hoping your business is your retirement plan? Today Ric and Jordan will be discussing KiwiSaver for...
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Bank Secrets for Self-Employed: Mortgage Tips with Shayna King
In this episode of SidekickTV we're stoked to have Shayna King who is a Mortgage Adviser! Shayna has over 10 years of experience in the finance industry starting out with ANZ Bank and now as a mortgage broker. Today Ric and Shayna cover multiple topics including: - How long do you need to be...
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Game-Changing Mortgage Insights | Staci Burnett
In this episode of SidekickTV we're stoked to have Staci Burnett from Loan Market Advance! Staci is an expert in Mortgage advisory. Today Ric and Staci cover 2 main topics: - The shift in banking from traditional relationships to broker-lead relationships - Changes to loan-to-value ratios when...
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Shocking Market Predictions with Greg McGeorge | March Insights
Join us for the March JMI Wealth Monthly update!!!The third episode of a new series where Ric sits down with Greg McGeorge from JMI Wealth to review the month that's been.This video is also available on our YouTube channel, as well as in Podcast form over on Spotify (and most other podcast...
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Small Business Finance Secrets with Paul Garner | Prepare for 2024
In this episode of SidekickTV we're stoked to have Paul Garner who is a Mortgage Adviser! Paul has over 10 years of experience in the finance industry starting out with ANZ Bank and now as a mortgage broker. Today Ric and Ben cover mulitple topics including: - What is going on at the moment for...
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$1.7 Trillion Private Credit Boom: Feb Insights with Greg McGeorge
Join us for the second JMI Wealth Monthly update of 2024!!! The second episode of a new series where Ric sits down with Greg McGeorge from JMI Wealth to review the month that's been. This video is also available on our YouTube channel, as well as in Podcast form over on Spotify (and most other...
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Unlock Property Secrets with Ben Pauley!
In this episode of SidekickTV we're stoked to have Ben Pauley from Lateral Partners! Ben has over 10 years of experience in the finance industry spending 9 years with ASB Bank as a Commercial Manager as well as 2 years running the commercial and development division of Squirrel Mortgages. As...
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2024 Jan Insights: Financial Market Mysteries | Greg McGeorge
Join us for the first JMI Wealth Monthly update of 2024!!! The first episode of a new series where Ric sits down with Greg McGeorge from JMI Wealth to review the month that's been. This video is also available on our YouTube channel, as well as in Podcast form over on Spotify (and most other...
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Lifestyle Financial Planning Demystified with Cameron Irvine
In this episode of SidekickTV we're stoked to have Cameron Irvine from Irvine-Wenborn Investment Partners! Cameron is an expert in Lifestyle financial planning. Today Ric and Cameron cover 2 main topics: - What is lifestyle financial planning? - What are the most important questions to ask…
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Unlocking Family Business Secrets with Philip Pryor
In this weeks episode of SidekickTV we're stoked to have Philip Pryor from Family Business Central! Philip is an expert in advising and consulting family owned businesses. Today Ric and Philip cover 3 main topics: What are the main differences you see between a standard commercial business and a...
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SidekickTV | Jared Burnham - Burnham Fitness | Fitness within the workplace (Ep. #41)
We're back with another episode of SidekickTV! Today Ric is in Reefton, where he is joined by Jared Burnham or Burnham Fitness! This episode is all about fitness within the workplace and the benefits it can have within your team. If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over…
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SidekickTV | Kim Chan | Breaking the mould in a traditional industry (Ep. #40)
In this episode of SidekickTV, Ric is joined by Kim Chan from Kim Chan Events! They're chatting about how to break the mould in a traditional industry and backing your own ideas. Kim works in the florist industry but her services are unique compared to traditional florists, so it's great to hear...
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SidekickTV | Gus Sepulveda - Queenstown IT | Cyber Security (Ep. #39)
In this episode of SidekickTV, Ric is joined by Gus Sepulveda from Queenstown IT! The focus of this discussion is all about Cyber Security and the best ways to be aware of the risks in our increasingly digital world. For many of us this is a topic that may seems foreign or difficult to understand...
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SidekickTV | Richard McLeod | Loaded Hospitality Management Reporting (Ep. #38)
In this episode of SidekickTV Ric is joined by Richard McLeod from Loaded Hospitality Management Reporting! Richard's focus is on getting meaningful information to business owners - in particular those in the hospitality industry. Richard tells us why it's crucial for business owners to be able…
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SidekickTV | Upstream - Mitch Shaw | Social Procurement (Ep. #37)
SidekickTV is back for 2022! Our first guest for this year is Mitch Shaw from Upstream! Upstream helps to facilitate interaction between altruistically minded businesses and donates a percentage of each interaction to help young people in NZ! The main focus is on Social Procurement and it's...
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SidekickTV | Matt Vaughan | ROI on Wellness (Ep. #36)
This week on SidekickTV, Ric is joined by Matt Vaughan from MV Corporate Health! Their topic for this discussion is the return on investment for wellness. Wellness is an increasingly important topic within business today, and it is great to be able to utilise some of Matt's expertise for this...
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SidekickTV | Ben Bailey | Cryptocurrency (Ep. #35)
In this episode of SidekickTV, Ric is joined by one of our own Christchurch accountants, Ben Bailey. Crypto is a passion for Ben, so it's great to be able to get him on the show to sit down and chat about this topic that's steadily becoming more and more prominent in business discourse. Ric and…
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SidekickTV | James Gallagher | Payroll Intelligence (Ep. #34)
In this episode of SidekickTV Ric is joined by James Gallagher from Payroll Intelligence. James actually works in the neighbouring offices, so it is great to get him on the show this week. Payroll Intelligence uses their software to help organisations assess whether their historical payments to...
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SidekickTV | Tom Simpson NZ Pies | Building a business and living with Covid (Ep. #33)
Yesterday I was thrilled to be joined by Richard Wheeler from Sidekick Rural and his old mate Tom Simpson from NZ Pies (In Sweden). Today we talk about 'taking new products to a new market' and 'building a business and living with Covid' We've also done our own fact checking in the Vacc'd rates…
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SidekickTV | Kay LUV Immigration | NZ Immigration Policies for Employers (Ep. #32)
Is immigration an important factor in your business? Do you have any foreign-born employees or needing to hire where there’s a scarcity or talent? If so, this video will likely have some nuggets of gold for you that will help you navigate these tricky waters! Today we’re joined by Kay from Luv...
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SidekickTV | Dave Jessep Founder djca & Sidekick | Planning your Self Employed Income (Ep. #31)
While we're still in lockdown, let's use this time well to build a plan for the future finances in your business. Today I'm joined again by Dave Jessep who shares his knowledge and simple strategies that will help you build a successful plan in your business. The 'bottom up' Profit and Loss. Set...
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SidekickTV | Kirsten Maclean LLB Sidekick Legal | FAQs for Employers During Lockdown (Ep. #30)
In this Lockdown episode of #SidekickTV I'm joined by Kirsten Maclean from Sidekick Legal to help us small business owners navigate the tricky waters of HR during lockdowns and govt restrictions. We're covering off the frequently asked questions that are circulating in these uncertain times; 1.…
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SidekickTV | Dave Jessep - Founder of DJCA & Sidekick Group | Sidekick Business Edge (Ep. #29)
We're finally back with another episode of #SidekickTV and it's a pleasure to be joined by my old boss Dave Jessep, Sidekick founder and all round top bloke! Today Dave tells us about a new project, Sidekick Business Edge, a weekly professional development session for business owners to upskill…
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SidekickTV | Melissa Benge - First Avenue Property | Property Market (Ep. #28)
In this episode of SidekickTV, I'm joined by Melissa Benge from First Avenue Property! Here we discuss the complex and constantly changing housing market in NZ. Melissa offers valuable insight into the reasoning behind current changes, and how that'll affect both current property owners and...
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SidekickTV | Dean Percy | Life Education Trust (Ep. #27)
In this video, Ric is joined by Dean Percy from the Life Education Trust. They discuss a number of things including what Life Education is up to at the moment, how it's meeting the needs of today's youth, and how this will all affect the next generation of small business employees. They also have…
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SidekickTV | Joe Laing | The Property Market & Governmental Changes (Ep. #26)
In this episode we hear Joe's expert opinions on the housing market. Diving into houses, the market and the governmental changes. Joe has spent years in property at different levels and in different roles, so he really knows the ins and outs of the industry, and possesses valuable insight into…
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Sidekick TV | Richard Currie TMC Trailers | Life Education Trust (Ep. #25)
In this special episode of #SidekickTV I'm joined by my friend Richard Currie from TMC Trailers. We start off by discussing TMC's support of the Life Education Trust and my upcoming run raising funds for their new Life education trailer. We then branch off into supply chain issues, and what…
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SidekickTV | Emma Wojtas | Is Networking Marketing the new Franchising? (#Ep. 24)
In this episode of SidekickTV, I'm joined by Emma Wojtas, Social Marketing Strategist. Here we discuss 'Is Networking marketing, the new Franchising?' I always love exploring the many ways that businesses can grow and today Emma Wojtas has shared some incredible insights into what you can do to...
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SidekickTV | David Bell | Supply chain challenges facing New Zealand in 2021 (Ep. #23)
We're joined by David Bell, Director of Business Growth at Xero NZ. David shares his views and concerns that are facing New Zealand businesses in 2021 through inflation and a product drought. Hear David's suggestions that can help your business throughout these potentially damaging times in the…
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Sidekick TV | Dean Percy - The Mark | Branding in Business (Ep. #22)
In this episode of SidekickTV, Ric is joined by Dean Percy from The Mark, where they discuss the importance of branding in your business. We often talk about a wide range marketing areas here on SidekickTV, but we don't often sit down and discuss the fundamental area of branding. Tune in to learn...
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SidekickTV | James Wallace - Digital Simple | Marketing in your business (Ep. #21)
In this video, Ric and Modecai sit down with James Wallace from Digital Simple and discuss what you need to be thinking about in terms of marketing in your business, today! If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our…
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SidekickTV | David Bell | Small business trends (Ep. #20)
In this episode of SidekickTV (which was hosted live in the Sidekick Business Lounge) Ric is joined by David Bell, the Director of Business Growth at Xero. David presents a few slides on the economic impacts that small businesses have experienced over the past year, and how we are trending out....
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Sidekick TV | Start-up Series | Saskia Shaw - Break up Box (Ep. #19)
We're back with another episode of SidekickTV! This week, we've got the first episode of our new Start-up Series! We're aiming to highlight new businesses in Christchurch and get some conversation going around ideas and business creation in an ever-changing business landscape. This week, we're...
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SidekickTV | Clive Antony | TikTok - The Medium to sell to Gen-Z (Ep. #18)
We're back with another episode of #SidekickTV with Clive Antony again, this time talking about TikTok! Last year it felt like a 'fad' but now, TikTok is well and truly part of the marketing strategy for businesses engaging with GenZ! Chat to Clive if this is your target market and watch this…
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SidekickTV | Cameron Robertson | Residential Investment Property Tax (Ep. #17)
Thank you Cameron Robertson for joining me and for answering the questions from the Business Lounge team. In this episode of #SidekickTV we cover off the very recent, very fast changes to Residential Property Tax Law in New Zealand. These changes have been very scary for investors and could be…
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SidekickTV | Stephen Caunter | The value of being consistent! (Ep. #16)
We're back with another episode of #SidekickTV with Clive Antony again, this time talking about TikTok! If you want to watch this episode with video, it's available over on our YouTube channel. Also, feel free to join our Sidekick Business Lounge and check out our website.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Sidekick are Xero Accountants and are leading the revolution in cloud computing for accounting – we were the world’s first Platinum Partner of the highly regarded Xero accounting software. Not to mention we picked up Xero’s NZ Partner of the Year award twice – for 2010 and 2011…but who’s counting.Here on our Podcast we like to share interviews and helpful information from our team and the wider Sidekick community. We're frequently uploading new episodes covering a wide range of business topics, so make sure to follow and listen in!
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Sidekick are Xero Accountants and are leading the revolution in cloud computing for accounting – we were the world’s first Platinum Partner of the highly regarded Xero accounting software. Not to mention we picked up Xero’s NZ Partner of the Year award twice – for 2010 and 2011…but who’s...
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