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New Zealand's podcast that inspires and challenges those in business and leadership. Hear from numerous top NZ leaders and entrepreneurs including Rod Drury, Sir Stephen Tindall, Sir Michael Hill, Sir Graham Henry, Mike Bennetts, Andy Hamilton and many more.
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Host Paul Spain is joined by Levi Fawcett, founder and CEO of Partly. Levi shares how his unique background fuelled his problem-solving skills and entrepreneurial spirit, eventually leading Partly to secure New Zealand's largest Series A funding of $37 million. Join us as Levi reflects on his pivotal experiences at Rocket Lab, the trials and breakt…
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Join host Paul Spain and guest Mark Cochrane, CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand, as Mark shares his journey from the scenic landscapes of South Otago to leading one of the most acclaimed agencies in Asia Pacific. With engaging anecdotes from his diverse career—from marketing execution at BT Cellnet to expanding Saatchi's presence in Bangkok and …
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Join host Paul Spain as he sits down with Kaila Colbin, founder and CEO of Boma. Kaila shares her wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and leadership, from orchestrating impactful TEDx events to her collaboration with the Crusaders Rugby team, Kaila shares her thoughts on the balance between courage and empathy in leadership, with engaging disc…
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Host Paul Spain sits down with seasoned business leader Mark Powell to delve into an inspiring journey of leadership, resilience, and transformation. Mark shares invaluable lessons from the frontline to the CEO's desk. Discover how he navigated the complexities of unionized environments, spearheaded significant operational turnarounds, and adapted …
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With a wealth of experience across business growth, marketing strategies, technology, and consulting, Jon Bridge has led Refresh Renovations to achieve over half a billion dollars in completed renovation work. Jon shares insights about their successful business model, the challenges and strategies of franchising and international expansions in the …
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Andrew Young, Chief Executive of the Cancer Society’s Auckland Northland division join's Paul Spain to discuss his learnings over 20 years of leadership and governance in the business and charity sector. Andrew shares his journey, driven by personal loss and a commitment to reducing cancer’s impact. Listen and learn from a key New Zealand leader, p…
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Julia Grace is an international speaker, educator, author and award-winning recording artist. In this episode Julia shares personal stories of overcoming mental health challenges and turning them into teachable moments. With practical tips for creating a support system, navigating workplace challenges, and the value of facing feedback constructivel…
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Serge Van Dam is a renowned figure in New Zealand’s tech startup scene, with a diverse background in FinTech, PropertyTech, AI, and SaaS. Recognized as a fintech thought leader, Serge also invests in promising Kiwi software ventures, earning the Arch Angel Award for his substantial impact on the startup ecosystem. In the episode, Serge shares his p…
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On this episode host Paul Spain is joined by Mitchell Pham, a Vietnamese-New Zealand Tech innovator and Strategic Advisor. Mitchell shares his remarkable journey from escaping Vietnam as a refugee to becoming a prominent entrepreneur and reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his approach to business, including navigating crises, building resi…
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Misti Landtroop is the managing director for Palo Alto Networks in New Zealand, a key global cyber security leader. Misti has spent over 20 years in key leadership roles ranging from early stage start-ups through to Fortune 100 companies, including over a decade at Microsoft. Listen as Misti shares her insights on leadership, career challenges, and…
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In this episode Stew Darling, founder of Unstoppable Force, shares invaluable insights drawn from his military intelligence background and leadership expertise. From strategic interviewing techniques to the significance of resilience in high-stakes environments, Stew provides thought-provoking perspectives on decision-making, leadership, and person…
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Jamie Hunt, founder of Pressio, co founder of 2XU and professional triathlete, shares his journey from athlete to entrepreneur. Discover how Jamie's unwavering passion for retail, ethical business practices, and innovative product development have propelled his ventures to international success.Par Paul Spain
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Join host Paul Spain in conversation with digital marketing innovator, Ben Guerin, co-founder of the international agency Topham Guerin. Listen as they dive into the challenges and successes of agency growth, the power of social media marketing, and the emergence of platforms like TikTok. Ben shares insights on leveraging data, reaching new markets…
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In this episode, Paul Spain is joined by Michael Rebelo, CEO of Publicis Group in Australia and New Zealand. Michael takes us on a journey through his fascinating career, from his time in London's advertising industry to his current role with Publicis Group. Join us as we delve into the challenges and opportunities of marketing and digital transfor…
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In this episode, Paul Spain chats with Adrian Palmer, general manager of Common Good Coffee and Joyya Collective. Adrian shares his journey of using business as a force for good and building connections globally. Discover the secrets behind their community coffee business, the challenges they face, and their dedication to a better world, where busi…
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Paul Spain is joined by Vaughan Fergusson - Founder of Vend, a thriving POS business, which was acquired for US$350 million. He is also co-founder and trustee of The Pam Fergusson Charitable Trust, which teaches kids to innovate with programs like OMGTech! and Institute of Awesome. Join us as we learn from Vaughan's experiences as an inventor, inno…
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Richard Conway, founder and CEO of Pure SEO, shares insights into scaling a business and the significance of inflection points in business growth. Richard stresses the importance of comprehending the lifetime value of customers. He emphasizes the need for leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, offer better value to customers, and remain ahead…
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Paul Spain is joined by Lindsay Zwart, Chief Enterprise Director at Vodafone New Zealand. Lindsay shares her career journey, leadership skills, and challenges in implementing change in a large organization. Lindsay also discusses the importance of company culture, feedback, career development plans, and networking to grow in a role and prepare for …
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Ian McCrae, founder and former CEO of Orion Health, shares his journey to creating one of the leading providers of health care software. Ian reflects on the challenges they faced in their growth, including transitioning to a larger team, establishing credibility, and bidding for large international tenders.…
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Dr. Paul Woodfield, a senior lecturer at Auckland University of Technology, discusses his background and research in entrepreneurship and innovation in family businesses, traditional industries, and science for technological innovation. He talks about his own family's history in the wine industry and the importance of family businesses in New Zeala…
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Paul Spain is joined by Cecilia and James Robinson, co-founders of My Food Bag which they grew to be worth over $100m in under 3-years, and more recently launching innovative healthcare start-up Tend Health. The Robinson Duo have a proven track record for start ups and high growth business.Par Paul Spain
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Queenstown business owner Matt Wong has a background in wildlife conservation before stepping into tourism as manager of i-SITE visiting centre in Queenstown. Matt also managed Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters a mix of aviation, tourism and the film industry and more recently owning and managing iFLY Indoor Skydiving NZ in Queenstown. Matt shares…
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Kathryn Wilson joins Paul Spain, and shares insights from her journey of perseverance, passion, creativity and entrepreneurship in the fashion industry. Her story is provides current and fresh inspiration for those in business and leadership - highlighting the importance of being open-minded to learn from those around you and of pushing through the…
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Dave Ferguson Co-founder of Nuro, joins Paul Spain to discuss his journey as a global leader and innovator achieving breakthroughs in Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles and Artificial Intelligence. In recent years the company he co-founded, Nuro has grown to attract US$2B in today's investment, and has reached a US$8.6B valuation. Dave Ferguson was anno…
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Listen in to Fred Soar, Chief Executive at Soar Print as he talks with NZ Business Podcast host Paul Spain. Soar Print is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over a hundred years and has therefore learnt how to survive - and even thrive - through decades of ongoing change, reinvention, and improvement. We learn from the Soar Prin…
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Chris Quin kindly shared his Saturday morning to reveal what's been happening behind the scenes at Foodstuffs NI (New World, Pak n Save, Four Square) during the #COVID19 crisis and offers advice for NZ organisations - including one (of many) reasons why laying off staff should be avoided. Websites: NZ Business Podcast Podcasts NZ Paul Spain Gorilla…
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David Cunningham shares his business journey and that of The Co-operative Bank - and his challenge to business leaders to 'do good' and donate to charitable causes through The Good Registry. Gorilla Technology: www.gorillatechnology.com Podcasts NZ: www.podcasts.nz NZ Business Podcast: www.nzbusinesspodcast.com…
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Serial entrepreneur John Holt has an impressive track record and is a genuinely awesome Kiwi who is committed to seeing New Zealanders and our organisations do better on a global scale. Probably most well-known for launching HR Technology firm Sonar6 in 2006 and selling it to NASDAQ listed company Cornerstone on Demand in 2012 for US$14 million, he…
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How relevant are newspapers in a digital age? In this NZ Business Podcast episode Paul Spain talks with Ben Rose, General Manager of Newspapers at Stuff. You’ll hear some of Ben’s story and learn insights on the role that print based news plays for consumers and businesses – across a mix of newspaper products including local, daily and Sunday title…
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What do you need to know about Receivership, Insolvency and recovering from business failure? In this NZ Business Podcast episode Paul Spain talks with John Fisk, Managing Partner at PwC New Zealand, Chair of RITANZ (Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association of New Zealand). You’ll hear John’s story and gain important insights that are rele…
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Over 20-years Darryl-Lee Wendelborn progressed from an Engineer to Managing Director at Beca New Zealand. In this episode of NZ Business Podcast we delve into Darryl-Lee’s life in business to gain insights and learnings from her fascinating journey. Beca - https://www.beca.com/ Special thanks to: One Plus One Communications - https://www.oneplusone…
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Peter Beck is the remarkable founder and CEO of Rocket Lab – one of just a handful of privately funded entities to put rockets into space and satellites into orbit. Thanks to Peter and his team’s tenacity, intelligence and executional excellence, Rocket Lab has not only succeeded at putting multiple rockets into space from New Zealand, the company’…
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In this episode, Paul Spains talk with innovative and talented entrepreneur - Annette Presley. After growing up in South Auckland, Annette has gone on to achieve impressive success in business in both New Zealand and Australia. Annette’s entrepreneurial acumen led to her being selected as a judge on the 2006 TV programme – Dragon’s Den. With former…
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Businesses are bought and sold all the time – and it’s set to increase in the years ahead. Aaron Toresen shares his story and that of Link, the business brokerage firm he’s built into an international leader. This is your chance to learn from Aaron’s story and hear insights in buying and selling businesses. NZ Business Podcast: www.nzbusinesspodcas…
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In 2010 David Sutherland sold his firm Integral Technology for $64 million. Learn and be inspired as David shares about his journey in business and why he headed in a fresh direction with his ground breaking new labour of love - Whoa! Studios. www.nzbusinesspodcast.com Supported by: Gorilla Technology: www.gorillatechnology.com Process Street: www.…
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Mike Bennetts is the CEO of Z Energy – which he led through a rebrand from Shell NZ in 2011 and more recently the acquisition of Caltex. Hear the fascinating journey which saw him end up leading a part of BP with $40B in revenues before he returned to NZ. More: www.paulspain.com www.nzbusinesspodcast.com Sponsor: www.gorillatechnology.com…
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Leading a business that’s been disrupted by technology is no easy task, but Darren Linton, CEO at Yellow seems to really relish the task at hand and he leads the transformation of the company to make it relevant to New Zealand businesses again. www.nzbusinesspodcast.com Thanks to: Gorilla Technology: www.gorillatechnology.com Process Street: www.nz…
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Hear insights into building a business in the San Francisco Bay Area as Kiwi Founder/CEO Dr David Hughes shares his career story and that of his network technology firm Silver Peak Systems. This is unique chance to hear Paul Spain talk with David Hughes and gain insights from David's experiences both in his firm Silver Peak Systems, and working wit…
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Sir Graham Henry former head coach extraordinaire of the All blacks, spanning a 37 year career and now one of NZs most in demand speakers, straight talking and on the NZ Business Podcast, don’t miss it. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Fin…
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Chris Heaslip (CEO, Pushpay) talks with Paul Spain about building a $500m business in 6-years. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Find Paul Spain: www.paulspain.com Host and Guest: Paul Spain, Chris Heaslip Running time: 1:21:12…
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Mark Callander recovered from a near miss in his career thanks to being rejected for Teachers College and instead built an impressive career in telecommunications. Hear Mark as he joins Paul Spain to share from his leadership journey. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website …
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In this episode Paul sits down Craig Donaldson, CEO of Kea New Zealand. Craig was previously a prominent figure in the global financial sector prior to returning NZ with his family in 2014. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Visit Paul Spain…
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An inspiring chat with Sian Simpson from "Kiwi Landing Pad" - a support space in San Francisco to equip Kiwi’s transitioning to the U.S to develop their businesses, land on their feet, learn the local etiquette and achieve their business dreams abroad. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the…
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