The Puzzle Factory
The Puzzle Factory
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The Puzzle Factory - Powered by NZ Trade Group
Welcome to The Puzzle Factory, the podcast where we piece together the secrets to running a successful electrical business. Hosted by Alex, an electrician by trade, and Tait, a business leadership and management expert, this show offers a unique blend of industry expertise and entrepreneurial insight.
Each episode, Alex and Tait dive into the ins and outs of the electrical trade, sharing practical tips, valuable knowledge, and real-world experiences. From business strategies to leadership skills, they explore how to effectively manage an electrical business. Alongside expert guest speakers from the industry, they’ll discuss everything from technical skills to customer relationships and more, offering listeners the tools they need to thrive in this dynamic field.
Whether you’re an electrician just starting out or an established business or someone curious about the challenges and opportunities within the electrical industry, The Puzzle Factory is your go-to source for insight, inspiration, mixed in with some bants and hearty discussion. Tune in and let’s build something great, one piece at a time.
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This podcast is for entertainment only and may contain explicit content. The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests, and not professional advice. Listener discretion is advised.
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The podcast focuses on the electrical trade and entrepreneurship, discussing various topics including business strategies, leadership skills, and customer relationship management. Episodes cover practical tips like conducting SWOT analyses and practical stories from guests such as successful electrical business owners and experts in related fields.
The Puzzle Factory, powered by NZ Trade Group
Welcome to The Puzzle Factory
Hosted by Alex, this is where real conversations happen around business, money, and the trade industry in New Zealand. No fluff, just honest chats with people who are actually in it.
Hear from a wide mix of experts, operators, and personalities across different industries. What’s working, what’s not, and what it actually takes to get ahead.
A mix of insight, yarns, and the odd rant when something needs to be said.
If you’re in the trades or trying to get ahead, this is for you.
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For entertainment only.
Vanessa Crafts has earned a reputation as the badass of New Zealand health and safety.She’s asking the uncomfortable questions, challenging pointless box-ticking and pushing for practical reform that actually makes sense to the people doing the work.Vanessa joins Alex to unpack why too many health and safety systems are built for audits rather than humans, how major contractors are creating mountains of meaningless paperwork, and what needs to change if New Zealand genuinely wants better safety outcomes.They also get into:Why compliance doesn’t always equal safetyMaking legislation understandable for people on the groundHow leaders set the safety culture of a businessWhy trust and honest conversations change behaviourChallenging tier-one contractors and outdated requirementsBuilding OSHE and HARM over 10 yearsBecoming one of NZ LinkedIn’s most recognisable voicesUsing AI without removing human judgementHer ambitious plan to take StreamStack to Netflix, Neon and Disney+One of the most unbelievable workplace incidents ever reportedNo corporate jargon. No safety theatre. Just an honest conversation about keeping people safe and fixing a system that has lost touch with the people it’s meant to protect.
Connect with Vanessa :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-crafts-74143198
OSHE & HARM:https://oshe.co.nz/Join StreamStack:https://streamstack.co.nz/Subscribe to The Puzzle Factory for more honest conversations about New Zealand trades, business and culture.Powered by NZ Trade Group.
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