# The Better SMB Podcast

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Author: David Altena
Episodes: 38

## Resource

Join hosts David Altena and Rob Bull as they delve into the subject of small and medium- business productivity in New Zealand. With a focus on driving operational excellence and business improvement, The Better SMB Podcast is your go-to resource for strategies, insights, and success stories from the front lines of the SMB sector. Despite New Zealand’s historical challenges with productivity compared to our OECD peers, David and Rob are on a mission to turn the tide. Tune in to discover actionable tips, expert interviews, and innovative ideas that will help your business thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, The Better SMB Podcast will equip you with the tools you need to enhance productivity and achieve your business goals. Connect with us on LinkedIn: @DavidAltena and @RobBull

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## Episodes
- [Ep 38. Exit Planning, Selling Your Business, and Maximising Value with Rod Cook](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/ep-38-exit-planning-selling-your-business-and-maximising-value-with-rod-cook) — 2026-07-16T02:58:42+00:00
- [Ep 37 Stop Working In It. Start Working On It with John Hutchinson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/ep-37-stop-working-in-it-start-working-on-it-with-john-hutchinson) — 2026-06-25T00:15:15+00:00
- [Ep 36 Leadership Per Hectare with Tennielle Ellingham — Founder, Beyond the Gate](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/ep-36-leadership-per-hectare-with-tennielle-ellingham-founder-beyond-the-gate) — 2026-06-09T07:21:29+00:00
- [Ep 35 - Insights of Excellence – Drain Ninjas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/ep-35-insights-of-excellence-drain-ninjas) — 2026-06-01T21:22:33+00:00
- [2026 The year ahead for the BSMB](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/2026-the-year-ahead-for-the-bsmb) — 2026-05-07T19:08:34+00:00
- [You're Building Two Assets — Are You Tracking Both?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/you-re-building-two-assets-are-you-tracking-both) — 2026-04-18T22:50:21+00:00
- [From Compliance to High Performance: Rethinking Governance with Peter Crow](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/from-compliance-to-high-performance-rethinking-governance-with-peter-crow) — 2026-02-26T09:28:29+00:00
- [Innovation Is a Choice: Moving from Comfort to Courage](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/innovation-is-a-choice-moving-from-comfort-to-courage) — 2026-01-14T08:23:46+00:00
- [Scaling with Purpose: Ray Everest on Leadership, Innovation & Impact](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/scaling-with-purpose-ray-everest-on-leadership-innovation-impact) — 2025-12-29T08:24:25+00:00
- [Panic to Platform to Partnership: Chris Parnell’s Bold Journey with SetSeed and The Better SMB](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/panic-to-platform-to-partnership-chris-parnell-s-bold-journey-with-setseed-and-the-better-smb) — 2025-12-05T03:42:14+00:00
- [The Power of Community: Danielle Hancock on Strengthening Local Business in North West Country Business Association](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/the-power-of-community-danielle-hancock-on-strengthening-local-business-in-north-west-country-business-association) — 2025-11-26T18:17:22+00:00
- [Beyond the BA5: Redefining What a Chamber of Commerce Can Be With Patrick McKibbin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/beyond-the-ba5-redefining-what-a-chamber-of-commerce-can-be-with-patrick-mckibbin) — 2025-11-10T15:08:00+00:00
- [No Easy Button: The Real Leadership we Need From Cabinet to the Shop Floor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/no-easy-button-the-real-leadership-we-need-from-cabinet-to-the-shop-floor) — 2025-10-23T09:18:18+00:00
- [Beyond the Quarter: Tikanga Māori, Values and Long-Term Success with Katia Holland](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/beyond-the-quarter-tikanga-m-ori-values-and-long-term-success-with-katia-holland) — 2025-10-07T08:31:01+00:00
- [Expect to Win: Building a Culture of Excellence in Your Business](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/expect-to-win-building-a-culture-of-excellence-in-your-business) — 2025-09-29T17:38:31+00:00
- [Beyond Productivity Reports, Again: Revisiting the Leadership Imperative](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/beyond-productivity-reports-again-revisiting-the-leadership-imperative) — 2025-09-06T18:39:01+00:00
- [Leadership from the Top: Hon Chris Penk on Aligning Government and Business](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/leadership-from-the-top-hon-chris-penk-on-aligning-government-and-business) — 2025-08-09T08:27:57+00:00
- [Reflect, Refocus, and Keep Shipping – The Better SMB Mid-Year Review](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/reflect-refocus-and-keep-shipping-the-better-smb-mid-year-review) — 2025-07-16T08:00:22+00:00
- [Behind the article: Own it, why your business can’t outperform your leadership](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/behind-the-article-own-it-why-your-business-can-t-outperform-your-leadership) — 2025-07-10T09:40:14+00:00
- [The Deliberate Path to High Performance in Manufacturing: Lessons from AGP Managing Director Dave Bunting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/the-deliberate-path-to-high-performance-in-manufacturing-lessons-from-agp-managing-director-dave-bunting) — 2025-06-24T08:37:20+00:00
- [Working at human speed: Reducing stress and burnout for sustainable success](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/working-at-human-speed-reducing-stress-and-burnout-for-sustainable-success) — 2025-06-10T06:45:14+00:00
- [Own It or Lose It: Why SMBs Can’t Ignore Intellectual Property](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/own-it-or-lose-it-why-smbs-can-t-ignore-intellectual-property) — 2025-05-28T10:01:32+00:00
- [Skills Shortage or Leadership Gap? Rethinking the Talent Narrative](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/skills-shortage-or-leadership-gap-rethinking-the-talent-narrative) — 2025-05-04T00:37:12+00:00
- [Work on it, not in It: The SMB growth playbook](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/work-on-it-not-in-it-the-smb-growth-playbook) — 2025-04-07T00:23:24+00:00
- [No More Excuses: Manufacturers Need to Lead NZ Productivity Shift](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-better-smb-podcast-7059551/no-more-excuses-manufacturers-need-to-lead-nz-productivity-shift) — 2025-03-17T08:31:33+00:00

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