7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71 e939f294-9b52-461e-9305-aeae017ac120 8d5209a3-0953-4be7-ae47-b49c0055eeb6 078c807f-ebc6-4ea7-aaa0-b49c0055f2e5 en-US Pints, Pies & Profits https://www.iheartradio.net.nz/ Running a business is one of the loneliest jobs in the world. Everyone thinks you've got it figured out. Most days, it feels like you're not so sure.

Pints, Pies & Profits is the weekly business podcast for founders and owners who want straight answers, not more noise. Every episode, Mike and Scott crack open a craft beer, cut into a pie, and dig into the real stuff, cash flow, team drama, strategy, growth, the decisions that keep you up at night. No jargon. No lectures. No pretending it's easy. Just honest conversations that leave you thinking more clearly about Monday morning.

Because business shouldn't feel like something that's happening to you. It should feel like something you're building.

New episodes every Thursday. 

]]> episodic Running a business is one of the loneliest jobs in the world. Everyone thinks you've got it figured out. Most days, it feels like you're not so sure. Pints, Pies & Profits is the weekly business podcast for founders and owners who want straight answers, not more noise. Every episode, Mike and Scott crack open a craft beer, cut into a pie, and dig into the real stuff, cash flow, team drama, strategy, growth, the decisions that keep you up at night. No jargon. No lectures. No pretending it's easy. Just honest conversations that leave you thinking more clearly about Monday morning. Because business shouldn't feel like something that's happening to you. It should feel like something you're building. New episodes every Thursday.  NZME podcasts@nzme.co.nz iHeartRadio NZ no https://www.omnycontent.com/d/programs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/8d5209a3-0953-4be7-ae47-b49c0055eeb6/image.jpg?t=1788228396&size=Large Pints, Pies & Profits https://www.iheartradio.net.nz/ Learning to be a better business operator Learning to be a better business operator A practical, framework-heavy episode on how owners actually get better at running their business — and how to know what kind of help you need next.

-You'll learn: the 70-20-10 rule for learning (on-the-job, coached, and formal/theory);

-How to spot your business's natural bias across Product, Customer and Finance;

-The real difference between a mentor and a coach;

-Why looking outside your own industry for advice often pays off more;

-and why "strong opinions, loosely held" beats either stubbornness or indecision.

Beer: Brew Moon The Wolf APA (5.8%) & Garage Project Party and Bullshit Hazy IPA (6.2%)
Pie: Kel's Bakery, Amberley — Pork, Apple Sauce & Cheese

 

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]]> A practical, framework-heavy episode on how owners actually get better at running their business — and how to know what kind of help you need next.

-You'll learn: the 70-20-10 rule for learning (on-the-job, coached, and formal/theory);

-How to spot your business's natural bias across Product, Customer and Finance;

-The real difference between a mentor and a coach;

-Why looking outside your own industry for advice often pays off more;

-and why "strong opinions, loosely held" beats either stubbornness or indecision.

Beer: Brew Moon The Wolf APA (5.8%) & Garage Project Party and Bullshit Hazy IPA (6.2%)
Pie: Kel's Bakery, Amberley — Pork, Apple Sauce & Cheese

 

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full 13 iHeartRadio NZ b2643ee4-3bea-46cd-893f-b4b400406393 b2643ee4-3bea-46cd-893f-b4b400406393 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000 2943 https://omny.fm/shows/pints-pies-profits/learning-to-be-a-better-business-operator Having family involved in Business, and handing it down Having family involved in Business, and handing it down Prompted by a brewery's 30th anniversary as a family operation, this episode tackles one of the trickiest topics in business: handing it down. Mike and Scott get honest about ego, entitlement, and what actually needs to be true for a succession plan to work.

You'll learn:

-The real first question to ask before bringing family into the business — whose ego is this really for?;

-Why "gift it for free" and "sell it at a painful premium" both tend to backfire;

-A fairer structure using open-market valuation plus negotiated terms;

-The difference between a business's DNA (non-negotiable) and its culture (adaptable);

-and why the "first generation builds, second grows, third kills" rule has exceptions worth studying.

Beer: Mount Brewery Waimea Foggy IPA (6.5%) & Mermaid Mirth APA (6%)
Pie: Patrick's Pies — Duck, Mushroom & Cheese

 

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

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Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

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]]> Prompted by a brewery's 30th anniversary as a family operation, this episode tackles one of the trickiest topics in business: handing it down. Mike and Scott get honest about ego, entitlement, and what actually needs to be true for a succession plan to work.

You'll learn:

-The real first question to ask before bringing family into the business — whose ego is this really for?;

-Why "gift it for free" and "sell it at a painful premium" both tend to backfire;

-A fairer structure using open-market valuation plus negotiated terms;

-The difference between a business's DNA (non-negotiable) and its culture (adaptable);

-and why the "first generation builds, second grows, third kills" rule has exceptions worth studying.

Beer: Mount Brewery Waimea Foggy IPA (6.5%) & Mermaid Mirth APA (6%)
Pie: Patrick's Pies — Duck, Mushroom & Cheese

 

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full 12 iHeartRadio NZ 78b05fc2-54f2-49c3-8ce2-b4b400406394 78b05fc2-54f2-49c3-8ce2-b4b400406394 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:11:00 +0000 3060 https://omny.fm/shows/pints-pies-profits/having-family-involved-in-business-and-handing-it-down When tough times come that threaten the economy - what should we be doing and looking out for? When tough times come that threaten the economy - what should we be doing and looking out for? With global uncertainty rattling supply chains and confidence, Mike and Scott lay out a four-question framework for owners to stress-test their business against a wobbling economy — grounded in real examples from their own portfolio.

You'll learn:

-How to separate a "blip" from a genuine "trend" in your numbers;

-Which lead indicators actually matter for import/export businesses

-Why annual pricing reviews are too slow for this environment;

-How to front-foot hard conversations with customers before you have the full solution;

-and why waiting for perfect information is itself a risk.

Beer: Black Sands Head Above Water Hazy Double IPA (7.3%)
Pie: Dairy Flat Bakery — Burger Pie

 

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The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

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]]> With global uncertainty rattling supply chains and confidence, Mike and Scott lay out a four-question framework for owners to stress-test their business against a wobbling economy — grounded in real examples from their own portfolio.

You'll learn:

-How to separate a "blip" from a genuine "trend" in your numbers;

-Which lead indicators actually matter for import/export businesses

-Why annual pricing reviews are too slow for this environment;

-How to front-foot hard conversations with customers before you have the full solution;

-and why waiting for perfect information is itself a risk.

Beer: Black Sands Head Above Water Hazy Double IPA (7.3%)
Pie: Dairy Flat Bakery — Burger Pie

 

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full 11 iHeartRadio NZ 75b3af37-bef7-4d35-9446-b4b400406395 75b3af37-bef7-4d35-9446-b4b400406395 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0000 3508 https://omny.fm/shows/pints-pies-profits/when-tough-times-come-that-threaten-the-economy-what-should-we-be-doing-and-looking-out-for Small changes in business that make the most difference Small changes in business that make the most difference Named for the "butterfly effect" theme of the beer on the table, this episode is all about compounding - in your finances, your habits, and your leadership. Scott shares a personal four-week transformation, and the pair unpack why "catch it quick, catch it small" is the leadership mantra worth stealing.

You'll learn:

-How compounding interest works for you (savings) and against you (debt);

-A simple morning/evening routine that improved sleep and focus within weeks;

-Why addressing behaviour — good or bad — in the moment beats delayed, formal feedback;

-How "tech debt" and "operational debt" build up when businesses skip small evolutions;

-and a single standing question to add to your monthly meetings to catch change early.

Beer: b.effect Social Experiment West Coast IPA 6%, Ridgeline Hazy IPA  6% & Sticky Forest Hemp IPA 5.5%
Pie: Bakerij (Village Bakery Picton) — Sweet Chilli Chicken & Cream Cheese

 

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Named for the "butterfly effect" theme of the beer on the table, this episode is all about compounding - in your finances, your habits, and your leadership. Scott shares a personal four-week transformation, and the pair unpack why "catch it quick, catch it small" is the leadership mantra worth stealing.

You'll learn:

-How compounding interest works for you (savings) and against you (debt);

-A simple morning/evening routine that improved sleep and focus within weeks;

-Why addressing behaviour — good or bad — in the moment beats delayed, formal feedback;

-How "tech debt" and "operational debt" build up when businesses skip small evolutions;

-and a single standing question to add to your monthly meetings to catch change early.

Beer: b.effect Social Experiment West Coast IPA 6%, Ridgeline Hazy IPA  6% & Sticky Forest Hemp IPA 5.5%
Pie: Bakerij (Village Bakery Picton) — Sweet Chilli Chicken & Cream Cheese

 

Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here:

YouTube

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full 10 iHeartRadio NZ 1e3be81c-e3be-42e7-8cd7-b4b400406394 1e3be81c-e3be-42e7-8cd7-b4b400406394 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:09:00 +0000 3570 https://omny.fm/shows/pints-pies-profits/small-changes-in-business-that-make-the-most-difference The most important people/ organisations to partner with as a SME The most important people/ organisations to partner with as a SME Mike (openly admitting his bias as a business coach) and Scott rank the outside relationships that move the needle most for small business owners — starting with the one nobody argues against…

You'll learn:

-Why a business coach or mentor is consistently rated the #1 lever by leaders from Eric Schmidt to elite athletes;

-What to actually look for in a coach (complementary skills, trust, "serve the business, not the person");

-Why brand is an underused commercial lever (the difference between $10 and $12 pricing is your margin);

-The emerging concept of AEO — Answer Engine Optimisation for AI search;

-and when a lawyer or HR contractor is worth the spend.

Beer: Garage Project Friendly (3.8%) & Sawmill Beach Day Bright IPA (5.5%)
Pie: Mairangi Bakery Pie 2 Go — Beef Brisket

 

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

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The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Mike (openly admitting his bias as a business coach) and Scott rank the outside relationships that move the needle most for small business owners — starting with the one nobody argues against…

You'll learn:

-Why a business coach or mentor is consistently rated the #1 lever by leaders from Eric Schmidt to elite athletes;

-What to actually look for in a coach (complementary skills, trust, "serve the business, not the person");

-Why brand is an underused commercial lever (the difference between $10 and $12 pricing is your margin);

-The emerging concept of AEO — Answer Engine Optimisation for AI search;

-and when a lawyer or HR contractor is worth the spend.

Beer: Garage Project Friendly (3.8%) & Sawmill Beach Day Bright IPA (5.5%)
Pie: Mairangi Bakery Pie 2 Go — Beef Brisket

 

Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here:

YouTube

Instagram

Facebook

 

Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full 9 iHeartRadio NZ 918fd0b6-7ae8-4d5d-8153-b4b40040638f 918fd0b6-7ae8-4d5d-8153-b4b40040638f Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:08:00 +0000 3327 https://omny.fm/shows/pints-pies-profits/the-most-important-people-organisations-to-partner-with-as-a-sme How to take your business idea to fruition and what to do when you want investment How to take your business idea to fruition and what to do when you want investment The episode where the podcast officially gets its name. Fresh off travels through South Korea and Japan, Scott and Mike map out the real path from idea to first customer — and the four ways to fund it, ranked from best to last resort.

You'll learn:

-How to validate an idea with a Value Proposition Canvas before building anything;

-Why "your idea has no value until it's created value";

-The four funding paths in order of preference — pre-sales, bootstrapping, non-dilutive capital, then equity;

-What VCs actually look for (upside and downside mitigation);

-and why no pitch deck survives contact with real customers.

For a deeper dive into these topics check out episodes:
17 (How to take your business to fruition)
18 (What to do when you’re looking for investment)

Beer: Sprig and Fern Hop Flake Hazy (5.8%) & Neon Noir Japanese Black Lager (4.8%) | Pie: Mairangi Bakery Pie 2 Go — Beef Rendang & Cheese

 

Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here:

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> The episode where the podcast officially gets its name. Fresh off travels through South Korea and Japan, Scott and Mike map out the real path from idea to first customer — and the four ways to fund it, ranked from best to last resort.

You'll learn:

-How to validate an idea with a Value Proposition Canvas before building anything;

-Why "your idea has no value until it's created value";

-The four funding paths in order of preference — pre-sales, bootstrapping, non-dilutive capital, then equity;

-What VCs actually look for (upside and downside mitigation);

-and why no pitch deck survives contact with real customers.

For a deeper dive into these topics check out episodes:
17 (How to take your business to fruition)
18 (What to do when you’re looking for investment)

Beer: Sprig and Fern Hop Flake Hazy (5.8%) & Neon Noir Japanese Black Lager (4.8%) | Pie: Mairangi Bakery Pie 2 Go — Beef Rendang & Cheese

 

Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here:

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full 8 iHeartRadio NZ 94e0bb51-6c71-4457-8874-b4b40040638e 94e0bb51-6c71-4457-8874-b4b40040638e Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:07:00 +0000 3541 https://omny.fm/shows/pints-pies-profits/how-to-take-your-business-idea-to-fruition-and-what-to-do-when-you-want-investment Quick Fire Questions at Mike Quick Fire Questions at Mike A lighter, rapid-fire format. Scott puts Mike on the spot over Panhead XPA and a Pioneer Pies steak & blue vein, covering the sketchiest deal that ever paid off, the most nerve-wracking moment of his career, and what he actually wants his kids to learn about business.

You'll learn:

-How a 4.5x-multiple, 48-hour-decision ramp-manufacturing deal became "an absolute rocket ship";

-How six companies navigated COVID and the emotional toll that followed;

-The origin story of the NZ Beer Festival (and a $100K lesson in de-risking);

-Core negotiation principles — know your non-negotiables, negotiate in packages, not line by line;

- and what actually drives deals: not alcohol, but genuine conversation.

Beer: Panhead Quickchange XPA (4.6%)
Pie: Pioneer Pies — Steak & Blue Vein Cheese

 

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> A lighter, rapid-fire format. Scott puts Mike on the spot over Panhead XPA and a Pioneer Pies steak & blue vein, covering the sketchiest deal that ever paid off, the most nerve-wracking moment of his career, and what he actually wants his kids to learn about business.

You'll learn:

-How a 4.5x-multiple, 48-hour-decision ramp-manufacturing deal became "an absolute rocket ship";

-How six companies navigated COVID and the emotional toll that followed;

-The origin story of the NZ Beer Festival (and a $100K lesson in de-risking);

-Core negotiation principles — know your non-negotiables, negotiate in packages, not line by line;

- and what actually drives deals: not alcohol, but genuine conversation.

Beer: Panhead Quickchange XPA (4.6%)
Pie: Pioneer Pies — Steak & Blue Vein Cheese

 

Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here:

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full 7 iHeartRadio NZ c83507ef-d9f6-4875-9df1-b4b40040638f c83507ef-d9f6-4875-9df1-b4b40040638f Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:06:00 +0000 3222 https://omny.fm/shows/pints-pies-profits/quick-fire-questions-at-mike Knowing when to pivot - if things don't look good Knowing when to pivot - if things don't look good Prompted by the closure of a well-loved Wellington brewpub, this episode is a masterclass in reading the warning signs early. Mike and Scott break down lead vs. lag indicators, the three essential financial statements every owner should actually understand, and why the best time to pivot is three months before you think you need to.

You'll learn:

-How to track lead measures (things you control) vs. lag measures (outcomes);

-The balance sheet, P&L and cash flow explained in plain English;

-Four common types of pivot (product, customer, pricing, cost base);

-How to turn assumptions into cheap experiments before committing real money;

-and why "get the umbrella when it's sunny" keeps coming up for a reason.

Beer: Fortune Favours The Mystic Hazy IPA (5.8%)
Pie: Pie Rolla's — Steak, Stout & Cheese

 

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Prompted by the closure of a well-loved Wellington brewpub, this episode is a masterclass in reading the warning signs early. Mike and Scott break down lead vs. lag indicators, the three essential financial statements every owner should actually understand, and why the best time to pivot is three months before you think you need to.

You'll learn:

-How to track lead measures (things you control) vs. lag measures (outcomes);

-The balance sheet, P&L and cash flow explained in plain English;

-Four common types of pivot (product, customer, pricing, cost base);

-How to turn assumptions into cheap experiments before committing real money;

-and why "get the umbrella when it's sunny" keeps coming up for a reason.

Beer: Fortune Favours The Mystic Hazy IPA (5.8%)
Pie: Pie Rolla's — Steak, Stout & Cheese

 

Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here:

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full 6 iHeartRadio NZ 6ba7ab1d-6aac-4c38-bbd9-b4b40040638e 6ba7ab1d-6aac-4c38-bbd9-b4b40040638e Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:05:00 +0000 2812 https://omny.fm/shows/pints-pies-profits/knowing-when-to-pivot-if-things-dont-look-good Growth through gratitude and reflection Growth through gratitude and reflection Inspired by a walk near Queenstown, this episode slows things down. Over Altitude Brewing's Hazy IPA and (arguably) the best pie of the series so far, Mike and Scott talk about why a goal needs "soul," why regular reflection beats sporadic hustle, and why celebrating wins is a growth multiplier, not a distraction.

You'll learn:

The three pillars of sustainable growth:
1) goal with soul,
2) review & reflection,
3) and gratitude;

- Stephen Covey's urgent/important matrix applied to business owners;

- The WRAP (Weekly Review Action Plan) habit;

- Why writing goals down (and sharing them) makes them stick;

- and why ringing a literal bell for milestones matters more than you'd think.

Beer: Altitude Brewing Hazy IPA (6.5%)
Pie: Bacon Brew, Ōrewa — Chicken, Cranberry & Cheese (9.7/10)

 

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

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The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> Inspired by a walk near Queenstown, this episode slows things down. Over Altitude Brewing's Hazy IPA and (arguably) the best pie of the series so far, Mike and Scott talk about why a goal needs "soul," why regular reflection beats sporadic hustle, and why celebrating wins is a growth multiplier, not a distraction.

You'll learn:

The three pillars of sustainable growth:
1) goal with soul,
2) review & reflection,
3) and gratitude;

- Stephen Covey's urgent/important matrix applied to business owners;

- The WRAP (Weekly Review Action Plan) habit;

- Why writing goals down (and sharing them) makes them stick;

- and why ringing a literal bell for milestones matters more than you'd think.

Beer: Altitude Brewing Hazy IPA (6.5%)
Pie: Bacon Brew, Ōrewa — Chicken, Cranberry & Cheese (9.7/10)

 

Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here:

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full 5 iHeartRadio NZ 7a49de73-ca42-426a-8332-b4b400406390 7a49de73-ca42-426a-8332-b4b400406390 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0000 2390 https://omny.fm/shows/pints-pies-profits/growth-through-gratitude-and-reflection Breaking the rules in Business/ Faking it till you make it Breaking the rules in Business/ Faking it till you make it Scott breaks his own "NZ craft only" rule with an Indonesian beer and a nostalgic servo-style pie, the hosts turn the mic on imposter syndrome, when confidence-faking helps vs. hurts, and why the best operators know exactly which rules to break.

You'll learn: 

- The "30% uncomfortable" rule for sustainable growth;

- When to project confidence vs. when to put your hand up and ask for help;

- Why "create process, don't just follow it" beats dogmatic frameworks;

- The hiring "chemistry test" used for senior roles;

- and why knowing what you want (and how to ask for it) eliminates 80% of decision fatigue.

Beer: Kura Kura Session Hazy IPA & Fruited Sour (Bali import) 

Pie: Big Ben (the old skool staple!) — Mince & Double Cheese

 

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

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]]> Scott breaks his own "NZ craft only" rule with an Indonesian beer and a nostalgic servo-style pie, the hosts turn the mic on imposter syndrome, when confidence-faking helps vs. hurts, and why the best operators know exactly which rules to break.

You'll learn: 

- The "30% uncomfortable" rule for sustainable growth;

- When to project confidence vs. when to put your hand up and ask for help;

- Why "create process, don't just follow it" beats dogmatic frameworks;

- The hiring "chemistry test" used for senior roles;

- and why knowing what you want (and how to ask for it) eliminates 80% of decision fatigue.

Beer: Kura Kura Session Hazy IPA & Fruited Sour (Bali import) 

Pie: Big Ben (the old skool staple!) — Mince & Double Cheese

 

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]]> full 4 iHeartRadio NZ 494427d9-fe6f-46ea-a636-b4b40040638f 494427d9-fe6f-46ea-a636-b4b40040638f Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:03:00 +0000 3026 https://omny.fm/shows/pints-pies-profits/breaking-the-rules-in-business-faking-it-till-you-make-it What happens when business starts turning to sh#t What happens when business starts turning to sh#t A sobering, practical one. Using the collapse and rescue of Epic Beer as a case study, Mike and Scott talk about the real signs a business is in trouble, when to pull the pin, and why over-leverage — not bad ideas — kills most companies.

You'll learn:

- The difference between voluntary and involuntary liquidation;

- Why "get the umbrella when it's sunny" beats scrambling for capital in a crisis;

- The danger of personal guarantees;

- How Mike navigated 16 weeks of zero revenue during COVID across the portfolio;

And why testing a $1,000 hypothesis beats betting $1M on an assumption.

Beer: Epic Hop Zombie Double IPA (8.5%) & Epic Rush NZ IPA (7.2%) 

Pie: Rolla's Pies — Steak, Bacon Jam & Cheese

 

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]]> A sobering, practical one. Using the collapse and rescue of Epic Beer as a case study, Mike and Scott talk about the real signs a business is in trouble, when to pull the pin, and why over-leverage — not bad ideas — kills most companies.

You'll learn:

- The difference between voluntary and involuntary liquidation;

- Why "get the umbrella when it's sunny" beats scrambling for capital in a crisis;

- The danger of personal guarantees;

- How Mike navigated 16 weeks of zero revenue during COVID across the portfolio;

And why testing a $1,000 hypothesis beats betting $1M on an assumption.

Beer: Epic Hop Zombie Double IPA (8.5%) & Epic Rush NZ IPA (7.2%) 

Pie: Rolla's Pies — Steak, Bacon Jam & Cheese

 

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

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]]> full 3 iHeartRadio NZ 1070e272-e6cf-44a4-b8bc-b4b40040638f 1070e272-e6cf-44a4-b8bc-b4b40040638f Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:02:00 +0000 4811 https://omny.fm/shows/pints-pies-profits/what-happens-when-business-starts-turning-to-sh-t What is business really? What is business really? The hosts unpack why passion is one of the worst reasons to start a business — and what to chase instead. Over 8Wired IPAs and a Red Beach Bakehouse sweet plum & lamb pie, they trace the line from mastery to passion, and confront the uncomfortable question: are you the bottleneck in your own company?

You'll learn:

  • The PCF (Product-Customer-Finance) framework for diagnosing a stalling business;
  • Why "get good, then get passionate" beats "follow your passion";
    the difference between helpful and harmful ego;
    -Why growth cliffs force you to change how you operate;
  • and the classic negotiation question — would you rather own 100% of $100K or 10% of $10M?

Beer: 8 Wired Hopwired NZ IPA (7.3%) & Hazewired Hazy IPA (7%) |
Pie: Red Beach Bakehouse — Sweet Plum & Lamb

 

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]]> The hosts unpack why passion is one of the worst reasons to start a business — and what to chase instead. Over 8Wired IPAs and a Red Beach Bakehouse sweet plum & lamb pie, they trace the line from mastery to passion, and confront the uncomfortable question: are you the bottleneck in your own company?

You'll learn:

  • The PCF (Product-Customer-Finance) framework for diagnosing a stalling business;
  • Why "get good, then get passionate" beats "follow your passion";
    the difference between helpful and harmful ego;
    -Why growth cliffs force you to change how you operate;
  • and the classic negotiation question — would you rather own 100% of $100K or 10% of $10M?

Beer: 8 Wired Hopwired NZ IPA (7.3%) & Hazewired Hazy IPA (7%) |
Pie: Red Beach Bakehouse — Sweet Plum & Lamb

 

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out: Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

 

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]]> full 2 iHeartRadio NZ adcdb6a3-d0a8-464d-8b32-b4b40040638f adcdb6a3-d0a8-464d-8b32-b4b40040638f Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:01:00 +0000 3617 https://omny.fm/shows/pints-pies-profits/what-is-business-really First Ep First Ep Mike and Scott kick things off with the big question every founder eventually asks: what actually is a business? Over Lakeman West Coast IPAs and a Dad's Pies Angus Steak & Jalapeño, they dig into growth cliffs, the "roller coaster vs. merry-go-round" mindset, and why naivety might be an entrepreneur's biggest superpower.

You'll learn:

-What makes a beer "craft" vs. commercial;

-The Product-Customer-Finance formula for any business;

-Why growth cliffs appear around $1M, $8M and $20M in revenue;

-The difference between working on vs. in your business;

-and why reinvesting profit (not raiding it) is what separates hobbyists from operators.

Beer: Lakeman Copycat West Coast IPA (6.7%) & Jocks & Socks Hazy IPA (6.5%)

Pie: Dad's Pies - Angus Steak & Jalapeño (Hauraki collab)

 

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]]> Mike and Scott kick things off with the big question every founder eventually asks: what actually is a business? Over Lakeman West Coast IPAs and a Dad's Pies Angus Steak & Jalapeño, they dig into growth cliffs, the "roller coaster vs. merry-go-round" mindset, and why naivety might be an entrepreneur's biggest superpower.

You'll learn:

-What makes a beer "craft" vs. commercial;

-The Product-Customer-Finance formula for any business;

-Why growth cliffs appear around $1M, $8M and $20M in revenue;

-The difference between working on vs. in your business;

-and why reinvesting profit (not raiding it) is what separates hobbyists from operators.

Beer: Lakeman Copycat West Coast IPA (6.7%) & Jocks & Socks Hazy IPA (6.5%)

Pie: Dad's Pies - Angus Steak & Jalapeño (Hauraki collab)

 

Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here:

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Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out:Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16

Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas

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]]> full 1 iHeartRadio NZ 08f71069-4437-4da2-9ca9-b4b400406394 08f71069-4437-4da2-9ca9-b4b400406394 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000 4317 https://omny.fm/shows/pints-pies-profits/first-ep Pints, Pies & Profits - coming soon! Pints, Pies & Profits - coming soon! Running a business is one of the loneliest jobs in the world. Everyone thinks you've got it figured out. Most days, it feels like you're not so sure.

Pints, Pies & Profits is the weekly business podcast for founders and owners who want straight answers, not more noise. Every episode, Mike and Scott crack open a craft beer, cut into a pie, and dig into the real stuff, cash flow, team drama, strategy, growth, the decisions that keep you up at night. No jargon. No lectures. No pretending it's easy. Just honest conversations that leave you thinking more clearly about Monday morning.

Because business shouldn't feel like something that's happening to you. It should feel like something you're building.

 

YouTube 

Instagram 

Facebook 

Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out:

Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out:

Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out:

Point 16

Get to know us!

Mike Burke

Scott Douglas

 

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]]> Running a business is one of the loneliest jobs in the world. Everyone thinks you've got it figured out. Most days, it feels like you're not so sure.

Pints, Pies & Profits is the weekly business podcast for founders and owners who want straight answers, not more noise. Every episode, Mike and Scott crack open a craft beer, cut into a pie, and dig into the real stuff, cash flow, team drama, strategy, growth, the decisions that keep you up at night. No jargon. No lectures. No pretending it's easy. Just honest conversations that leave you thinking more clearly about Monday morning.

Because business shouldn't feel like something that's happening to you. It should feel like something you're building.

 

YouTube 

Instagram 

Facebook 

Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out:

Business Growth School

Want better content? Check out:

Blacklime

The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out:

Point 16

Get to know us!

Mike Burke

Scott Douglas

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

]]> full iHeartRadio NZ fb50c7e3-221d-49e1-8e0b-b49c01609fce fb50c7e3-221d-49e1-8e0b-b49c01609fce Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:28:45 +0000 43 https://omny.fm/shows/pints-pies-profits/pints-pies-profits-coming-soon