The #WhatsNext Podcast

It can be easy to fall into the comparison trap these days, whether that be on social media or simply the business owner up the road from you. But what you see externally can often be decieving, they may look like they're doing well publicly when behind the scenes it's falling to pieces. This leaves you thinking you're not doing as well because you're comparing the full reality of your own situation, to the highlights someone else is sharing. So today, we're diving into signs that show your business is doing well, and if you aren't ticking off things on this list, thats okay too, it can be something to work towards.Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

We recently held our Auckland 'profit and planning day' to help kiwi business owners grow. This is a quick recap of the day with a few lessons from both us and the audience.Next up we're heading to Christchurch in September to do it all again, we're getting close to selling out so if you'd like a spot email [email protected] to lock it in.

Labour have come out with some big changes for small businesses in New Zealand, including changes to the small value asset threshold, how quick larger businesses have to pay invoices and the GST threshold. We dive into what these changes are, but we'd love to hear what you think in the comments!Interested in our Christchurch 'profit & planning' day? Email [email protected] to secure your spot before it sells out.

We asked 123 small business owners, prior to working with us, what they want out of their business. Today, Im divng into some of the common themes.Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Last year I helped a client make their first hire and scale up the profit in their business, through our 90 day business planning program. He's been kind enough to let us film the sessions and make them available to you all to learn from.Find more on Gordon's business here: https://socket.nz/Get our business planning template here: https://nextadvisory.kartra.com/page/businessplanMore information on our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/Visit our website for more: https://nextadvisory.nz

Making good decsions is crucial to the success of your business, yet so many business owners lack sometime as fundamental as a decision making framework. Today, we dive into how to make better decisions to grow your business. Interested in our Christchurch profit and planning workshop? Email me [email protected] for more information and to book your spot. If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

We asked 123 small business owners, prior to working with us, what keeps them up at night, to see what are the real things business owners are struggling with. After crunching the numbers, we've put together this content summarising our findings for you.Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Recently we hosted a one day in person event helping business owners with their profit & planning.Today, we're diving into some reflections from the event, key learnings and whats coming next.Looking for more clarity and growth in your business? Book a call with us at https://nextadvisory.nzIf you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

We're now slightly past the half way point of 2026, and for you business owners out there this is the chat you need to end the year strong. We've got an election ahead followed by the usual slow down of decision making in December, which means now is when you want to be getting ahead of the game. Hopefully this helps.Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

There's a lot of economic noise out there nowadays, so in this episode we're diving into the reality of whats happening and how the New Zealand economy might just be starting to make a turn for the better.On top of that, we dive into what separates businesses that thrive from those stuck in a race to the bottom.More information on our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Last Wednesday the reserve bank increased the Official Cash Rate up 25 basis points from 2.25% to 2.50% citing increased inflation and uncertainty. Today we discuss what this means for business owners and what you need to start preparing for so you don't get caught out.Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Register for the 'know your numbers' training here: https://nextadvisory.kartra.com/checkout/webinarIf you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Earlier this year we held an in person event for aspirational business owners wanting to take things up a level. This call is a 3 month update of what they've got up to, what they've learnt and whats worked for them since.Get access to our business planning tool at https://nextadvisory.nzIf you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Thinking of buying a business? Speak with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/If you're interested in working together: Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Thinking of buying a business? Speak with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/Today we break down the stark economic divide between the buzzing South Island and sluggish North Island.If you're a business owner wondering why everything feels harder up north, this episode will either confirm your suspicions or challenge you to stop making excuses and go find the money.If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

More information on our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/ Find Mikey: https://www.instagram.com/officialmikeysmith/ https://guardiansmith.co.nz/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Thinking about buying into the company you work for? Learn how to navigate the offer, assess the risks, and understand the reality of buying into your bosses business. Thinking of buying a business? Speak with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Looking for more clarity and growth in your business? Book a call with us at https://nextadvisory.nz A lot of New Zealanders are unaware that their business could be worth something, so today we discuss exactly what it takes to sell a business in New Zealand.If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Looking to buy a business in New Zealand? The last thing you want to be doing is overpaying, its a mistake that could cost you tens, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars (even millions in some cases).So today Phil's breaking down exactly what you need to know to avoid overpaying when buying a business in New Zealand.Thinking of buying a business? Speak with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Email [email protected] for more information on our one day in person eventIf you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Phil & I are coming to you live from the BeeHive to discuss everything we have learnt so far from the NZ Budget 2026 and whats in it for business owners. Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Email [email protected] for more information on our one day in person eventIf you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Thinking of buying a business? Speak with Phil first: https://nextadvisory.nz/buying-a-business/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/nstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Drop us a line at [email protected] for more information on our upcoming in person eventIf you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

More information on our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/Dylan started Northern Mobile Windscreens by putting business cards on broken windscreens in car park after car park. Now he does 132 windscreens per month and has 328 five-star Google reviews. Today Dylan breaks down his journey from employee to business owner.Find Dylan:Website: https://www.northlandmobilewindscreens.co.nz/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-waddingham-677274366/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Looking for more clarity and growth in your business? Book a call with us at https://nextadvisory.nzIf you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Looking for more clarity and growth in your business? Book a call with us at https://nextadvisory.nzA recent study has shown New Zealand to ranked lowest amoung our Asia Pacific peers for the second year in a row, so Luke & Phil break down why New Zealand is so bad at business, and what we can learn from the ones who are still growing despite the economy. Read the report here: https://www.interest.co.nz/sites/default/files/2026-04/SBS%20Infographic%202026_New%20Zealand.pdfIf you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Property's capital gains have dried up, tax rules are going against landlords, and costs keep rising. Meanwhile, business sales are still tax-free and you have more control your own income & asset value.Luke breaks down why Kiwis are finally waking up to business as the superior asset class: no capital gains tax, better expense deductibility, and you're in control of the revenue. We cover why property feels harder when there's no capital growth, the aging business owner opportunity, and why the tax trend favours business over property.Most people on the rich list built wealth through business, not property. Maybe it's time New Zealand caught up.The old path was education → job → property → repeat. The new path might be business ownership, tax-free capital gains, and actual control over your financial future.If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/Most business owners get so caught up building their business they forget to plan what it's actually for. Amy from Levridge explains why that's backwards thinking.Your business is there to provide you the life you want. But most people build first and figure out the purpose later.The business should serve your life goals, not become your life. Figure out what you want first.Find more information on Amy from Levridge here: https://levridge.co.nzIf you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/Graeme grew his Northland based business exponentially in just 5 years by doing one thing his competitors won't: moving fast.We break down Graeme's speed advantage, why he pays above market rates for staff, how he built relationships in small communities, and why speed creates momentum that compounds.Find more information on Graeme & Shadeland: https://www.shadeland.co.nz/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

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More information on our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Apply for the winning formula 12 month business planning: https://nextadvisory.nz/the-winning-formula/Even Watties is shutting down plants and cutting jobs. If a household name like that isn't immune, what does that mean for your business?Luke and Phil break down the liquidation crisis hitting New Zealand, with construction and hospitality leading the charge.The pattern is clear: businesses are carrying the same overhead on reduced sales, squeezing profit to losses, then using creditors and IRD to fund the shortfall. Meanwhile, IRD is getting aggressive.If you're behind on tax, it's going on your credit report. Employees will see it. Banks will see it. Suppliers will see it. You can't hide anymore.We cover why some businesses are thriving while others collapse, the unfair advantage of not paying tax (until you get caught), and why playing by the rules might finally pay off. The economy isn't coming to save you, fix your business fundamentals now. If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

Looking for more clarity and growth in your business? Book a call with us at https://nextadvisory.nzPetrol hit $3 per litre and Kiwis started queuing at gas stations like we're running out of toilet paper again.Luke and Phil break down why this oil crisis exposes our scarcity mindset: we're so focused on not having enough that we panic when supply drops slightly.Business owners face disruptions constantly, this is just another one to navigate. Stop panicking about things you can't control. Focus on what you can.If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/

More information on our 90 day business planning program: https://nextadvisory.nz/90-day-business-planning/Home Office Work Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4dISa15v3-WREdSeFhCaHBxU3lWVnU1SFRQcTdiWmpJYksw/view?usp=sharing(Click File - Make a copy OR Download)March 31st is 2 weeks away, so today Luke & Phil are breaking down some top tax tips to know before the financial year ends and we head into the new year.Don't leave it to the last minute. Your future self will thank you for getting organised now.If you're interested in working together:Visit our website https://nextadvisory.nzLet's connect over a quick call: https://calendly.com/philsmith/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextadvisory.nz/