Make It Happen with Iyia Liu Archiv
118 Episoden
20 Minuten
Want to start a business but don’t have the money to fund it yet?
In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to save money from your paycheck and build up enough cash to start working towards your business within six months.
I get into setting a clear savings goal, creating a budget, automating your savings and finding ways to increase your income through side hustles.
I also share some of the everyday spending habits that can make a surprisingly big difference - and why keeping your bigger goal front of mind can make it much easier to say no to the things you don’t really need.
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In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to save money from your paycheck and build up enough cash to start working towards your business within six months.
I get into setting a clear savings goal, creating a budget, automating your savings and finding ways to increase your income through side hustles.
I also share some of the everyday spending habits that can make a surprisingly big difference - and why keeping your bigger goal front of mind can make it much easier to say no to the things you don’t really need.
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32 Minuten
Megan Wiper went from working as a barista to becoming co-owner of one of New Zealand’s most recognisable coffee cup brands.
In this episode, I sit down with Megan to unpack her journey through the coffee industry, taking over Acme during COVID and what she’s learned about growing an established brand.
We get into branding, developing new products, knowing when to take an opportunity and some of the challenges that come with product development and running a growing business.
Megan also opens up about balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood and why sometimes saying yes before you have everything figured out can lead to the biggest opportunities.
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In this episode, I sit down with Megan to unpack her journey through the coffee industry, taking over Acme during COVID and what she’s learned about growing an established brand.
We get into branding, developing new products, knowing when to take an opportunity and some of the challenges that come with product development and running a growing business.
Megan also opens up about balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood and why sometimes saying yes before you have everything figured out can lead to the biggest opportunities.
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36 Minuten
Buying property can feel overwhelming - especially when you’re trying to understand mortgages, interest rates and whether you can actually afford to get into the market.
In this episode, I sit down with mortgage broker Ryan Smuts to unpack mortgages and property investing in New Zealand.
We get into strategies for paying your mortgage off faster, buying property as a single person, fixed versus floating rates and some of the biggest mortgage myths Ryan sees people getting caught up in.
Ryan also shares his perspective on property investing, non-bank lending and what aspiring buyers should understand before making their next move.
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In this episode, I sit down with mortgage broker Ryan Smuts to unpack mortgages and property investing in New Zealand.
We get into strategies for paying your mortgage off faster, buying property as a single person, fixed versus floating rates and some of the biggest mortgage myths Ryan sees people getting caught up in.
Ryan also shares his perspective on property investing, non-bank lending and what aspiring buyers should understand before making their next move.
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24 Minuten
You don’t need a huge marketing budget to get your business in front of more people.
In this episode, Nadene and I break down three of the biggest marketing channels - email marketing, organic content and paid advertising - and how to decide where to focus your time and money.
We get into building an email list, creating organic content that actually gets attention and using paid ads to drive traffic and sales.
We also explain why the best marketing strategy usually isn’t choosing just one - it’s getting each channel working together to grow your audience and convert them into customers.
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In this episode, Nadene and I break down three of the biggest marketing channels - email marketing, organic content and paid advertising - and how to decide where to focus your time and money.
We get into building an email list, creating organic content that actually gets attention and using paid ads to drive traffic and sales.
We also explain why the best marketing strategy usually isn’t choosing just one - it’s getting each channel working together to grow your audience and convert them into customers.
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26 Minuten
Kristy Campbell started Pink Pony Creative during COVID after feeling creatively drained in her job. Today, she’s built a hugely recognisable brand and business around her skills as a designer.
In this episode, I sit down with Kristy to unpack how she went from graphic designer to business owner and the role social media and personal branding have played in growing Pink Pony Creative.
We get into what actually makes a strong brand, why your visual identity is so much more than a logo and how the way you present your business can completely change how people perceive what you’re selling.
Kristy also shares how she’s expanded beyond client work, built new income streams and learned to back herself in everything from business to public speaking.
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In this episode, I sit down with Kristy to unpack how she went from graphic designer to business owner and the role social media and personal branding have played in growing Pink Pony Creative.
We get into what actually makes a strong brand, why your visual identity is so much more than a logo and how the way you present your business can completely change how people perceive what you’re selling.
Kristy also shares how she’s expanded beyond client work, built new income streams and learned to back herself in everything from business to public speaking.
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18 Minuten
Manifesting the life you want is one thing. Actually doing the work to create it is another.
In this episode, Nadene and I talk about what manifestation means to us and why we believe mindset, hard work and perseverance all need to work together if you want to achieve something bigger.
We get into where our ambition comes from, why getting too comfortable can hold you back and how the people you surround yourself with can influence the way you think and what you believe is possible.
We also talk about failure, knowing when something isn’t working and why setbacks can sometimes be exactly what pushes you towards your next opportunity.
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In this episode, Nadene and I talk about what manifestation means to us and why we believe mindset, hard work and perseverance all need to work together if you want to achieve something bigger.
We get into where our ambition comes from, why getting too comfortable can hold you back and how the people you surround yourself with can influence the way you think and what you believe is possible.
We also talk about failure, knowing when something isn’t working and why setbacks can sometimes be exactly what pushes you towards your next opportunity.
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17 Minuten
Rich Dad Poor Dad completely changed the way I thought about money.
In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the biggest lessons I took from Robert Kiyosaki’s book and how they’ve influenced the way I approach business, investing and building wealth.
I get into the difference between assets and liabilities, why financial education matters, working to learn rather than just earn and why fear can stop us from taking opportunities that could change our financial future.
You can read all the books you want - but the real difference comes from actually applying what you learn.
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In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the biggest lessons I took from Robert Kiyosaki’s book and how they’ve influenced the way I approach business, investing and building wealth.
I get into the difference between assets and liabilities, why financial education matters, working to learn rather than just earn and why fear can stop us from taking opportunities that could change our financial future.
You can read all the books you want - but the real difference comes from actually applying what you learn.
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24 Minuten
I know first-hand what it’s like to build a business while becoming a parent - I’ve even launched a business while pregnant.
In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about balancing motherhood with running a business, without feeling like you need to do everything yourself.
I get into setting priorities, creating boundaries, asking for help and building a support network around you. I also share how I use scheduling and technology to make my time more efficient and why looking after yourself needs to be part of the plan too.
There might never be a perfect balance - but you can build a business and a family at the same time.
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In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about balancing motherhood with running a business, without feeling like you need to do everything yourself.
I get into setting priorities, creating boundaries, asking for help and building a support network around you. I also share how I use scheduling and technology to make my time more efficient and why looking after yourself needs to be part of the plan too.
There might never be a perfect balance - but you can build a business and a family at the same time.
Ready to start building? Join our #1 Business Training today ️
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34 Minuten
Polly Markus went from working in real estate to building Miss Polly’s Kitchen into a hugely successful personal brand.
In this episode, I sit down with Polly to unpack how sharing her love of cooking on social media transformed her career and eventually led to launching her own cookbook.
We get into growing an audience, staying authentic online, balancing multiple roles and why consistency has been such a big part of building the Miss Polly’s Kitchen brand.
Polly also takes us behind the scenes of creating, launching and marketing a cookbook - and what she’s learned about turning something you genuinely love into a business.
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In this episode, I sit down with Polly to unpack how sharing her love of cooking on social media transformed her career and eventually led to launching her own cookbook.
We get into growing an audience, staying authentic online, balancing multiple roles and why consistency has been such a big part of building the Miss Polly’s Kitchen brand.
Polly also takes us behind the scenes of creating, launching and marketing a cookbook - and what she’s learned about turning something you genuinely love into a business.
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31 Minuten
George McNabb turned his passion for aviation and photography into a growing real estate marketing business.
In this episode, I sit down with George, founder and CEO of BladeScenes, to unpack how he built the business and used automation to help scale it.
We get into learning from failure, managing cash flow, building long-term client relationships and why knowing when to take a risk and double down on an opportunity can make such a difference in business.
George also shares how technology is changing real estate marketing and making it easier than ever to start and scale a business.
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In this episode, I sit down with George, founder and CEO of BladeScenes, to unpack how he built the business and used automation to help scale it.
We get into learning from failure, managing cash flow, building long-term client relationships and why knowing when to take a risk and double down on an opportunity can make such a difference in business.
George also shares how technology is changing real estate marketing and making it easier than ever to start and scale a business.
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33 Minuten
Building a brand is one thing. Keeping it relevant for 15 years is another.
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Cotterall, founder and creative director of Silk & Steel, to unpack the journey behind the jewellery brand and how it has evolved over the past 15 years.
We get into staying authentic as your business grows, navigating challenges, evolving your marketing and why Sarah believes staying true to your brand values has been so important to Silk & Steel’s longevity.
Sarah also shares her ambitions to take the brand further internationally and what she’s learned from 15 years of building a creative business.
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In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Cotterall, founder and creative director of Silk & Steel, to unpack the journey behind the jewellery brand and how it has evolved over the past 15 years.
We get into staying authentic as your business grows, navigating challenges, evolving your marketing and why Sarah believes staying true to your brand values has been so important to Silk & Steel’s longevity.
Sarah also shares her ambitions to take the brand further internationally and what she’s learned from 15 years of building a creative business.
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25 Minuten
Having a great business means nothing if nobody knows it exists.
In this episode, I’m breaking down how to get your brand noticed and grow your presence on social media.
I get into building a strong and consistent brand identity, deciding whether you should be the face of your business and creating content that actually gets people to stop scrolling.
I also share how collaborations, user-generated content and networking can help get your business in front of new audiences and build a brand people actually remember.
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In this episode, I’m breaking down how to get your brand noticed and grow your presence on social media.
I get into building a strong and consistent brand identity, deciding whether you should be the face of your business and creating content that actually gets people to stop scrolling.
I also share how collaborations, user-generated content and networking can help get your business in front of new audiences and build a brand people actually remember.
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22 Minuten
Chasing big goals shouldn’t come at the expense of looking after yourself.
In this episode, I sit down with life coach Brieana Thompson to talk about mental health, work and how the way we’re feeling can impact everything from our productivity to our relationships.
We get into managing emotions, self-care, building strong social connections and recognising when it might be time to ask for professional support.
Brieana also shares her perspective on grief, self-sabotage and some of the practical ways we can better look after ourselves while still pursuing the things we want from life.
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In this episode, I sit down with life coach Brieana Thompson to talk about mental health, work and how the way we’re feeling can impact everything from our productivity to our relationships.
We get into managing emotions, self-care, building strong social connections and recognising when it might be time to ask for professional support.
Brieana also shares her perspective on grief, self-sabotage and some of the practical ways we can better look after ourselves while still pursuing the things we want from life.
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17 Minuten
Can money actually make you happier?
In this episode, I’m unpacking the complicated relationship between money and happiness - and why earning more doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll feel more fulfilled.
I get into the difference between using money to buy things and using it to create freedom, security, experiences and more choice over how you spend your time.
Because building wealth can absolutely improve your life - but if you’re constantly chasing the next number, it’s easy to lose sight of what you were trying to build it for in the first place.
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In this episode, I’m unpacking the complicated relationship between money and happiness - and why earning more doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll feel more fulfilled.
I get into the difference between using money to buy things and using it to create freedom, security, experiences and more choice over how you spend your time.
Because building wealth can absolutely improve your life - but if you’re constantly chasing the next number, it’s easy to lose sight of what you were trying to build it for in the first place.
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28 Minuten
Ashleigh Scott had a clear vision for what she wanted The Facialist to be - and staying true to it has helped her build a standout brand in the beauty industry.
I sit down with Ashleigh to unpack how she started and grew The Facialist from a holistic facial salon into a skincare business.
We get into branding, creating a luxury customer experience and some of the less glamorous realities of growth - managing cash flow, finding great staff and balancing business with family life.
Ashleigh also shares what she’s learned about staying ahead in a competitive industry and why having a strong vision can help guide the decisions you make as your business grows.
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I sit down with Ashleigh to unpack how she started and grew The Facialist from a holistic facial salon into a skincare business.
We get into branding, creating a luxury customer experience and some of the less glamorous realities of growth - managing cash flow, finding great staff and balancing business with family life.
Ashleigh also shares what she’s learned about staying ahead in a competitive industry and why having a strong vision can help guide the decisions you make as your business grows.
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