Why I Went Independent, with Madison Malone

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Episode 130

Madison is a leading New Zealand business journalist and the host of Markets with Madison, now evolved into Business with Madison as she builds the show independently. She shares how the format shifted from macro markets coverage into deeper access with operators, why those founder conversations resonate more than commentary, and how trust and consistency compound into bigger opportunities over time.

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