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The Reality of Growing a Brand in NZ

15 Jun 2026 · 40 min

What does it really take to build a successful business without investors, shortcuts, or overnight success stories?

This week, I sit down with Aaron Styles, founder of Just Another Fisherman NZ, to talk about turning a lifelong passion for fishing into a growing family business.

From starting as a hobby more than a decade ago to opening retail stores and building a loyal community, Aaron shares the realities of self-funding a brand and staying patient through the tough years.

We also get into household budgeting, working alongside your partner, building customer loyalty through storytelling, and why some of the biggest opportunities for young people might not be where everyone thinks.

It's an honest conversation about business, money, family, and creating a life that works on your own terms.

And Shelley is back to help me answer another hotline! We cover job redundancy, and tips on how to navigate a changing employment landscape.

This episode was made possible thanks to our friends at enable.me