Do It Yourself Mate

About Do It Yourself Mate

The business startup podcast where we will be chatting with local entrepreneurs that have taken the plunge and come out with a beautiful business. The highs, the lows, the dos the don'ts. We take a look back at their start-up journey from when they decided to Do It Yourself Mate.

Publisher

Arthur Ibbotson

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 May 2023

Latest episode

4 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Sept 2025

   #11 - When AI comes for the copywriters, transition to thought leadership.

   Copywriting was one of the first industries under immediate threat from AI. Tune in to learn how Antoinette combatted this by transitioning into Thought Leadership. This episode is sponsored by www.reviewsy.co

2. 

   2 Jul 2025

   #10 - Relton Digital on Mastering Google Advertising.

   Relton Digital explores effective strategies for navigating the complexities of Google advertising and provides insights on how to get started in the digital marketing landscape; this is an interview episode.

3. 

   29 Apr 2025

   #️⃣9 - Mativus - Digital Marketer turned AI Website Specialist

   Robbie Mould shares his insights on leveraging AI in the current website market and provides strategies for businesses to capitalize on these advancements in this interview with the host.

4. 

   12 Oct 2023

   #8 - Nest Fest - Starting a Music Festival.

   Host interviews Harry Pettit, founder of Nest Fest, about the festival's origins at Blackbarn and its subsequent growth, offering insights into music festival development.

5. 

   6 Jul 2023

   #7 - Epic Coffee - Adventure Coffee For The Outdoors

   Host chats with Dasha from Epic Coffee about starting an adventure coffee business with her dad.

6. 

   29 Jun 2023

   #6 Margin Gains - Starting An Accounting Practice.

   Kaison Chang recounts to host discusses the steps and challenges of launching his own accounting practice, including acquiring a client base in this interview.

7. 

   22 Jun 2023

   #5 Shakti Mat - The Nail Bed That Became A Household Name

   Skivvy Jon and George discuss the origins of the Shakti Mat, from its inception to its rise in popularity, in an interview with the host.

8. 

   14 Jun 2023

   #4 Mission Intelligence - Digital Transformation, How To Be As Less Punishing As Possible

   James Martin discusses starting an automation business during lockdown and its growth over three years, offering insights into digital transformation, in this interview episode.

9. 

   7 Jun 2023

   #3 Hitch - A Ride Share Start Up Turned Carbon Emissions Calculator

   Claudia Grave from Hitch details her startup's evolution from a rideshare service to a carbon emissions calculator, offering insights into entrepreneurial pivots in this interview with the host.

10. 

    31 May 2023

    #2 Bagged NZ - Recycling Billboards Into Bags.

    Ben Spence from Bagged NZ discusses recycling billboard vinyl into bags for a sustainable business model in this interview with the host of Do It Yourself Mate.

11. 

    24 May 2023

    #1 Bespoke Kiwi - Starting a Tourism Business

    Matty Hill recounts his entrepreneurial journey of launching Bespoke Kiwi, a tourism business, and shares insights on overcoming challenges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Do It Yourself Mate

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Relton Digital
• Robbie Mould
• Harry Pettit
• Dasha
• Kaison Chang

Podcast Authority Score: 13 / 100

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Quality

26

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

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