Show Notes
Welcome to the Fix & Fly Podcast hosted by Larissa Logan from Fixity.
Our next guest is Scott Blanks, co-founder and owner of The Classic Comedy Club — Auckland's home of live comedy for nearly 30 years. Scott has built one of the country's most iconic entertainment venues from the ground up and launched the careers of some of NZ's biggest comedians.
Scott and Larissa dig into what it really takes to run a small entertainment business through the tough times. Why comedy is recession-proof, why consistent branding keeps customers coming back and how the opening of the CRL could be the biggest opportunity Auckland's city businesses have seen in years.
Scott shares why good neighbours make good business, why you should trial your idea before signing a lease, and why looking for opportunity in tough times is always the right move. If you're running a small business in Auckland's city centre, this one is packed with practical and optimistic advice.
Huge thanks to Scott for featuring in this episode! Connect with him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-blanks-a0651323/ Fix & Fly is proudly brought to you by Fixity: https://fixity.co.nz Follow our socials to keep up with new episodes: https://linktr.ee/fixity.nz This podcast was proudly produced by the team at Fanaticals: https://www.fanaticals.co.nz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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