Tuesday, November 10, 2026
The November 2026 WoF changes mean fewer automatic visits for many cars. Here is how NZ workshop and aftermarket owners find the real constraint, protect margin and keep customers coming back.
The short answer: Making It Happen is a self-paced online masterclass for owners who already have a plan and are not finishing it. It costs US$297, one payment, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. It is not the right first step if your problem is finding customers, or if you want a person checking in on you every week.
A disclosure first: Simple-Growth publishes this program, so this is a vendor's description. The facts below come from the live sales page, read on 11 November 2026. Market: United States. Last updated 11 November 2026.
The sales page lists video training, pre-made templates, a key points summary, real-world examples from big brands and small businesses, and Kevin D'Ambros-Smith's hard-learned tips, with instant digital access. It does not state a total running time or lesson count, so ask before you buy if that matters to you.
| Option | Cost | Best for | Weak point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Making It Happen | US$297, one payment | Turning an existing plan into routines and accountability | Self-paced, no live coach |
| A productivity book | Low | Ideas and inspiration | No templates built for your business, no support |
| A peer group or an operating system such as EOS | Quoted on request | Structure and outside accountability | Bigger commitment; ask for twelve-month costs in writing |
| One-to-one coaching | Quoted after a free call | A plan built around your constraint, with regular review | Larger investment |
Many owners use a program to get moving, then add coaching for more accountability. That is a choice, not a rule. If you are weighing a peer group, read how to choose between a peer group and a coach.
The US Census Bureau's Business Trends and Outlook Survey found that about 17% of US firms with fewer than 20 employees said they use AI, against about 30% of firms with 250 or more employees, as reported by the Minneapolis Fed (29 May 2026). The gap is not only about price or access. Smaller teams have less time to set tools up and make them stick, which is why a routine and a named owner for each priority matter as much as the tool.
The sales page gives no total running time. It is self-paced, so you set the speed.
Yes. The page states a 30-day money-back guarantee: if it is not useful, ask for a refund.
It is written for ambitious SME owners in New Zealand and the USA.
Book a free 30-minute call with Kevin and talk through one-to-one options.
Pick the one priority you keep postponing. If you can name it and the plan is clear, Making It Happen is built for you. If you cannot name it, take the free call first.
Sources: Minneapolis Fed on US Census Bureau BTOS data (US firms by size, April 2026 supplement, reported 29 May 2026). Price, modules and guarantee from the live sales page, 11 November 2026. Results vary. Back to the growth tips hub.
Sunday, November 08, 2026
Only finding out how last month went weeks later? An NBA team’s gamified sleep stats and the One Metric That Matters framework fix that this week.
Sunday, November 08, 2026
Losing quotes to whoever answers first, not whoever's most polished? Here’s how one account cut quote time from 90 minutes to under 10 — and how your team can too.
Sunday, November 08, 2026
If your enquiries dry up the day you stop posting, you don’t have a marketing system. Here’s the Flywheel fix and a sign on a wall that outperformed a campaign.
Sunday, November 08, 2026
Spread across five markets and dominating none of them? Here’s the Beachhead Market framework and a real client story on why one bold bet beats five safe ones.
Saturday, November 07, 2026
Four options, four different jobs. A plain guide to who EOS, Dent's Key Person of Influence, EO New Zealand and one-to-one coaching each suit, built only from what each publishes.
Saturday, November 07, 2026
91% of US small business owners plan at least one growth move this year, but the plan reads like three separate bets, not one strategy. Here is the three-choice framework that turns a wish list into a plan you can fund properly.
Saturday, November 07, 2026
Revenue can climb for years while your business gets more dependent on you, not less. The Business Model Canvas shows SME owners which blocks only work because of them.
Saturday, November 07, 2026
Haven't paid yourself properly in months and haven't said so out loud? You're far from alone, and the silence is doing more damage than the number itself.
Saturday, November 07, 2026
Feast-or-famine months aren't bad luck. The Eisenhower Matrix shows SME owners which important-not-urgent work keeps getting buried by whatever's loudest.
Saturday, November 07, 2026
Chasing leads on five channels at once is why your evenings disappear. The Bullseye Channel Framework helps SME owners find the one channel worth their full attention.
Saturday, November 07, 2026
A rival just launched something close to yours and your stomach dropped. Here's Simon Sinek's Golden Circle, and the elevator test for finding the one sentence no competitor can copy.
Saturday, November 07, 2026
If the only number you check is your bank balance, you're measuring survival, not success. Here's the four-number scorecard SME owners can run every Monday instead.
Saturday, November 07, 2026
NZIER's September survey shows firms far more upbeat while actual trading was flat. Here is what that gap means for an NZ owner, and three numbers to check this week before you spend a dollar.
Saturday, November 07, 2026
NZ AI workshops range from a four-hour morning to a residential programme. Here is what the public prices show, what to ask before you book, and how to check whether government co-funding applies. Checked 6 November 2026.
Saturday, November 07, 2026
Quick Wins is a self-paced online masterclass of 15 sales strategies with templates and examples, $97 one payment. Who it suits, who should skip it, how it compares with other routes, and a 90-day way to use it. Checked 6 November 2026.