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Welcome to PowerUp, a podcast by Venture Taranaki and produced by Roar Collective. Here we celebrate the region’s entrepreneurs and innovators who are leaving their mark on the world, while living the famous Taranaki lifestyle. Each episode features a prominent local entrepreneur, making waves both nationally and internationally with their trailblazing spirit and can-do attitude. They'll share their successes, ah-ha moments and celebrated wins, as well as their struggles and behind the scenes failures. Our guests also reflect on how being from Taranaki influences their work and the lives they lead. Hosted by long time business advocate and honorary Taranaki local David Downs, this series illustrates the thriving business environment within Taranaki by telling the stories of everyday people who've been able to achieve remarkable things. Taranaki is a region where the unique natural and entrepreneurship ecosystems collide to create a place where people can flourish and achieve their full potential. Nau mai haere mai, we welcome you to hear our enterprising stories like no other.
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Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Abby Packer is the founder of Neat NZ, an online health and beauty business that sends out thousands of orders a month all around the world. But she never really intended to get to this point. In fact, the start of the business was a complete accident.
In this episode of the Venture Taranaki PowerUp podcast, Abby talks through the serendipitous beginning of Neat and her journey growing the business to become an online powerhouse.
She talks about the challenges of sustainability, team management, sacrifice, looking after your own mental health, advice for female founders and a lot more. There’s so much good stuff in here for aspiring entrepreneurs, whatever field you’re in!
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