Our story

I’ve only been an employee for nine months out of the last 26 years, when I was employed in the TV and Radio industries – gaining valuable knowledge about media, marketing strategy and advertising.

How it all began: I was entrepreneurial from a young age. I did two newspaper rounds, was a milk delivery boy and created a summer business selling my father’s homegrown tomatoes. At 16, I became a mobile DJ (it seemed flash at the time!).

Later I became a qualified Glazier. After a shoulder injury, instead of being the tradesman I suddenly had a business to run, with employees and contractors. This set me on a mission of learning how to run a business that would still succeed without me.

Working ON the business: I did course after course; business management, marketing, sales … I learnt how to read balance sheets, profit and loss statements. Soon my business was doing so well, I was asked to speak at some of the courses I had been attending. This started my journey of helping others to work on their business, not just in it.

Since then, I have established eight other businesses – including Kiwi Eftpos and Point of Sale Group, Entrepreneur Services, Limousine Co., and The Small Business Doctor (now Kiwi Business Builders Limited).

Life outside work: I’m a family person at heart and have coached children’s sports teams. In my younger years I loved playing football, softball and was a West Coast regional representative player in both. I’m passionate about cars and motorsports, especially Hot Rodding and Drag Racing, in which I compete. I mention these aspects of my life because I believe in balance: being a successful business person does not mean being tied to your business 24/7.