Quick Fire Questions at Mike

A lighter, rapid-fire format. Scott puts Mike on the spot over Panhead XPA and a Pioneer Pies steak & blue vein, covering the sketchiest deal that ever paid off, the most nerve-wracking moment of his career, and what he actually wants his kids to learn about business. You'll learn: -How a 4.5x-multiple, 48-hour-decision ramp-manufacturing deal became "an absolute rocket ship"; -How six companies navigated COVID and the emotional toll that followed; -The origin story of the NZ Beer Festival (and a $100K lesson in de-risking); -Core negotiation principles — know your non-negotiables, negotiate in packages, not line by line; \- and what actually drives deals: not alcohol, but genuine conversation. Beer: Panhead Quickchange XPA (4.6%) Pie: Pioneer Pies — Steak & Blue Vein Cheese   Liked this one? Make sure you catch the next episode - hit subscribe and check us out here: YouTube Instagram Facebook   Want an in-person 6 day business program that gives you a tried and tested playbook to grow? Check out: Business Growth School Want better content? Check out: Blacklime The company that uncomplicates business growth. Check out: Point 16 Get to know us! Mike Burke & Scott Douglas   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.