Notes From The Executive with Mina Amso

Debra Chantry-Taylor is one of only three certified EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) implementers in New Zealand and part of a global network serving over 220,000 businesses in 80 countries. With more than 20 years of experience, Debra has guided leadership teams to:

• Increase annual revenue by an average of 25% within 12 months

• Reduce unproductive meeting time by 20% in the first 90 days

• Resolve complex stakeholder conflic...

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Sam Stubbs is a former investment banker, now rebel architect of one of New Zealand's boldest financial revolutions. Co-founded Simplicity, a nonprofit KiwiSaver fund managing $8.25 billion NZD, aiming to fund $12 billion to build thousands of homes in the next decade.

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Mistakes are lessons in business, so what did some of the brightest minds in business learn from their mistakes?

I've sat down with so many business leaders, entrepreneurs and founders, and never have I heard the impact these mistakes have made on me before.

This episode is a collection of our most impactful moments on Notes From The Executives' recent episodes which I thought deserved a second look.

I picked moments from my interview...

Steve Merchant is a veterinarian-turned entrepreneur, co-founder of Pet Doctors (a roll-up of 30+ clinics generating NZD $30–40 million in revenue), founder of a nationwide vet nurse academy and the IndieVets, and now CEO of ClinicWise, an AI-powered “digital vet nurse” platform live in nine countries.

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This episode is a collection of our most impactful moments on Notes From The Executive. I picked moments that I personally felt you should watch, revealing the most brutal mistakes some of my guests have made in their businesses. So you don't make them yourself.

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Andy Prentice is Chief Operating Officer at The Crate, a North Shore coworking hub, and co-founder of The Gathering, the weekly networking community turning 25 connections into more than 3,000 warm leads. Drawing on two decades of operational leadership, he shows how 97 per cent of New Zealand’s micro-businesses can escape post-pandemic isolation and achieve small-business growth through disciplined business networking, referral ma...

In this special episode of Notes From The Executive, we picked the best moments from some of our top interviews, all focused on starting a business the smart way.

You'll hear from:Josh Comrie (The Exit Pro) on how to spot seismic shifts in AI and why timing is everything in business

Dominic Sutton (SaaS founder) on the $1.2 million mistake that taught him what really matters when building a startup

Stu Lees (Marketing expert) on why a...

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Stu Lees is a New Zealand-based marketing strategist, consultant, and workshop trainer who helps small business owners scale using practical, low-cost marketing strategies.

Known as the "shoestring marketer," Stu Lees has helped hundreds of Kiwi businesses grow without relying on paid ads or expensive websites.

His honest, no-fluff take on lead generation, content strategy, and emotional market...

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Baylyes Auckland CEO Lloyd Budd reveals the defining moments that shaped his leadership — including the time he took on a franchise too soon, watched it collapse, and had to rebuild from scratch. 

He has nearly two decades of experience in the property busienss.

Bayleys Auckland is the flagship franchise of Bayleys Real Estate, New Zealand’s largest full-service real estate agenc...

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Max Whitehead is one of New Zealand’s most trusted voices in employment relations, with over two decades of experience advocating for both employers and employees.

He's built a reputation for cutting through legal jargon to deliver straight-talking, ethical advice that protects everyday Kiwis.

From national media to courtroom battles, Max is the go-to expert when the workplace turns messy.

Fo...

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Wyndi Tagi is a Māori business leader, speaker and co-founder of accounting and advisory firm, We Mana. She scaled her firm across New Zealand and Samoa — all while putting people before profit.

In this raw and honest conversation, she opens up about what it really takes to grow a business built on values:

✅ How a bad hire cost her $250,000

✅ Why she outsourced across the Pacific

✅ What it’s like ...

Dominic Sutton is an Auckland-based entrepreneur and investor with over two decades experience in the New Zealand advertising industry founding Pumpt advertising. He is now CEO and co-founder of StockTrim, a SaaS (software as a service) platform that helps product-based businesses forecast inventory more accurately.

00:00 – Intro

00:21 - how dominic built a $10m agency and bounced back from a $1.2m mistake

03:40 – biggest business m...

Professor Elizabeth Broadbent is a leading health psychologist at the University of Auckland, renowned for her groundbreaking work at the intersection of psychology, healthcare, and robotics.

• With over 15 years of research, she has pioneered studies on how technology, digital humans, and AI can improve mental health, reduce loneliness, and enhance patient care.

• She is best known for developing the Brief Illness Perc...

Josh Comrie is Kiwi entrepreneur, advisor, and angel investor with over 25 years of experience transforming ideas into multi-million dollar successes.

Having built, scaled, and exited five companies, Josh’s journey from humble beginnings in South Auckland to becoming a sought-after business strategist is a masterclass in the art of timing and self-investment. 

Known for his no-nonsense mantra, “Invest in yourself above all else,” he ...

Richard Conway is a digital marketing expert who turned a $200 investment into a multimillion-dollar business called Pure SEO.

Founded in 2009 by Richard - now multi-award winning -Pure SEO has grown from a one-man start-up into a multimillion-dollar digital marketing agency, now recognized as one of the largest independent players in the Asia Pacific region.

We question everything from the future of Google search to how AI is poise...

Tony Falkenstein ONZM— is a New Zealand-based entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of the publicly listed Just Life Group.

Tony is an extraordinary Kiwi entrepreneur who’s built over 50 businesses. Tony’s story is all about execution over planning.

He famously said:

“The definition of entrepreneurship is idea plus execution. Now there are millions of ideas, but people can't execute.”

From...

How This Ex-Nurse Entrepreneur Built a Six-Figure Health Marketing Startup (in Under 2 Years!) Dive into the incredible journey of Stacey Airey—a former nurse who turned her frontline healthcare experience into a thriving digital marketing business.

Discover how she’s revolutionising electronic prescribing, collaborating with top Pharma brands, and proving that Kiwi innovation can change the future of patient care.

If you’re loo...

This is a highlight episode from my previous full episode with Bill James, which you can FIND HERE

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Bill James is a Certified Speaking Professional and Kiwi Sales Powerhouse with over 30 years of experience transforming sales teams. He's worked in industries like banking, finance, and retail. Bill has helped companies achieve millions in revenue through his award-winning "3 Piece Sales...