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Bootstrapping a Christchurch Mini Golf Business | Lucas Devotion

In this episode, David sits down with Lucas, the co-founder of Fillin’ Holes, a bold new mini golf venture transforming an abandoned lot in Christchurch’s city centre into a vibrant community space. Lucas opens up about the chaotic journey of building a business from the ground up—literally.

In this episode, David chats with Lucas Devotion about Fillin' Holes, a new mini golf venture transforming an abandoned Christchurch lot into a vibrant community space. After four months of intense DIY land clearing and construction, they're set to open nine holes in April, with plans to expand to 18 using initial revenue.

Lucas shares their bootstrapped approach, choosing mini golf because success would depend on hard work rather than securing investors. They're carefully balancing hole sponsorships to maintain authenticity and avoid over-commercialisation, whilst leveraging social media, particularly vertical video on TikTok and Instagram, to build community support.

The conversation explores deeper themes around entrepreneurship, including managing self-doubt, fear of success, and the psychology of business. Lucas emphasises their positioning as underdogs who've invested everything, resonating with the community and helping avoid tall poppy syndrome.

Looking ahead, they're planning strategically for seasonal fluctuations, considering price points carefully to remain competitive, and focusing on creating an experience that brings life back to post-earthquake Christchurch. The venture represents more than just mini golf - it's about contributing to the city's ongoing recovery and creating a new gathering space for the community.

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