NZ Business Podcast - Paul Spain
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsNew 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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Mitchell Pham -Leadership, Innovation, and Resilience in Business
April 12, 2024 05:30 - 2 hours - 126 MBOn 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 resilient teams, and fostering international trade connections. From his early struggles to the challenges of steering his businesses through economic...
Misti Landtroop - Managing Director at Palo Alto Networks NZ
March 15, 2024 03:45 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBMisti 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 personal growth.
Stew Darling - Military Tactics for Success in Business
March 05, 2024 04:30 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBIn 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 personal growth.
Jamie Hunt - Founder & Executive Director of Pressio
January 05, 2024 03:30 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBJamie 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.
Ben Guerin - Co Founder of Topham Guerin Creative Agency
November 24, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBJoin 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, and the lessons learned from political campaigns. Discover how businesses can stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Michael Rebelo - CEO Publicis Groupe Australia & NZ
September 06, 2023 23:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBIn 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 transformation. Hear Michael's thoughts on the evolving media landscape, consumer expectations and fostering a culture of collaboration within a diverse ...
Adrian Palmer - Common Good Coffee and Joyya
August 16, 2023 22:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIn 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 business plays a crucial role in social service provision and the fight against modern slavery.
Vaughan Fergusson - Founder of Vend
May 19, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBPaul 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, innovator, and leader.
Richard Conway – Founder and CEO of Pure SEO
April 21, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes - 52.1 MBRichard 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 of the competition. And the benefits of creating a culture of continuous learning, surrounding oneself with good people, and being open to coachi...
Lindsay Zwart – Chief Enterprise Director - Vodafone NZ
March 06, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBPaul 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 the future.
Ian McCrae, Founder and former CEO – Orion Health
February 03, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBIan 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.
Paul Woodfield - Entrepreneurial Family Business
January 20, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 43.9 MBDr. 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 Zealand's economy.
Cecilia & James Robinson - Tend Health + My Food Bag to a $100m in 3-years
January 06, 2023 07:30 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBPaul 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.
Julian Smith - Global Marketing at Rockit Global
December 16, 2022 10:30 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBPaul Spain is joined by Julian Smith, head of Global Marketing at Rockit Global. Julian shares what it's like to work with some of New Zealand's leading brands and his recent success with Rockit Global.
Matt Wong - Owner of iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown
December 02, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBQueenstown 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 the importance building a strong team and stepping out of your comfort zone.
Ed Sims - Advisor and Former CEO of WestJet
November 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBEd was Chief Executive of WestJet in Canada. During Ed's leadership, WestJet was acquired in a deal worth over $6 Billion. Other highlights in his career include launching a disruptive travel business for Richard Branson, senior roles at Air New Zealand and running Airways New Zealand.
Tony Falkenstein - Founder and CEO of Just Life Group
October 14, 2022 08:30 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBEntrepreneur, Author, CEO and ONZM Tony Falkenstein, joins host Paul Spain, sharing lessons from his immense wealth of knowledge and experiences, both the ups and the downs of his business adventures.
Kathryn Wilson - Footwear Designer, Founder and CEO
September 22, 2022 10:45 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBKathryn 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 challenges that inevitably come our way.
Dave Ferguson, Co-founder, Nuro - World Class New Zealander 2022
September 01, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBDave 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 announced as KEA World Class New Zealander 2022 Winner, September 2022.
Fred Soar - Soar Print
July 13, 2021 16:32 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBListen 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 Print business journey as we delve into staying alive and relevant in an industry that has been impacted by massive disruptive forces including insig...
Stefan Powell - Dawn Aerospace
June 14, 2021 00:52 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBPaul Spain sits down with Stefan Powell of Dawn Aerospace to learn a little of what it takes to establish a new space startup in New Zealand. Stefan delves into a wide range of topics including the Aurora Spaceplane. NZ Business Podcast Podcasts NZ Gorilla Technology Gorilla Cyber Security
Rod Drury, Founder of Xero - Shaping NZ's future
April 16, 2020 03:01 - 52 minutes - 23.8 MBRod Drury (Founder, Xero) talks with Paul Spain about shaping the future of New Zealand - including initiatives and practical ideas for both business leaders and government to get moving on now. NZ Business Podcast Podcasts NZ Gorilla Technology
Jason Paris (Chief Executive, Vodafone NZ) on COVID-19 Realities
April 13, 2020 02:14 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBA open and wide ranging discussion with Jason Paris about life inside Vodafone NZ during the COVID-19 era, along with insights on leadership, communications, culture and of course telecommunications. NZ Business Podcast Podcasts NZ Gorilla Technology
Spark NZ CEO, Jolie Hodson - Life during COVID-19
April 01, 2020 01:10 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBJolie Hodson (CEO, Spark NZ) leads one of the NZ's largest and strongest businesses. In this NZ Business Podcast chat we hear insights on operating and leading during challenging times. NZ Business Podcast Podcasts NZ Paul Spain Gorilla Technology
Inside Foodstuffs during COVID-19 with CEO, Chris Quin
March 28, 2020 15:14 - 37 minutes - 17.2 MBChris 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 Technology
David Cunningham - CEO, The Co-operative Bank
December 09, 2019 22:56 - 57 minutes - 53 MBDavid 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
John Holt – Sonar6, Kiwi Landing Pad, Homes.co.nz
October 19, 2019 22:30 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBSerial 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 is also responsible for starting Homes.co.nz and Kiwi Landing Pad. On this NZ Business Podcast episode John shares his journey into sales and en...
Ben Rose, Stuff Newspapers - NZ Business Podcast 41
July 25, 2019 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBHow 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 titles. https://www.paulspain.com/ https://www.podcasts.nz/
Receivership and Insolvency with John Fisk - NZ Business Podcast 40
June 27, 2019 23:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBWhat 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 relevant to all businesses. John’s first-hand experiences include turning around struggling businesses, working through cash flow issues and overseei...
Darryl-Lee Wendelborn, Beca NZ Managing Director - NZ Business Podcast 39
May 09, 2019 17:50 - 52 minutes - 49 MBOver 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.oneplusonegroup.co.nz/
Peter Beck - Rocket Lab, Founder/CEO - NZ Business Podcast 38
November 17, 2018 22:30 - 49 minutes - 23.2 MBPeter 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’s valuation has shot well past One Billion US Dollars, they’ve won numerous awards and are now preparing to also launch into space from the United...
NZ Business Podcast 37: Annette Presley - Entrepreneur
October 28, 2018 22:30 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBIn 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 husband Malcolm Dick, she built and sold two leading communications companies – ‘Call Australia’ and then ‘CallPlus’ of which sold in 2015 for...
NZ Business Podcast 36: Aaron Toresen, CEO Link Business Brokers
September 13, 2018 15:00 - 59 minutes - 27.8 MBBusinesses 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.nzbusinesspodcast.com Paul Spain: www.paulspain.com Gorilla Technology: www.gorillatechnology.com Link: www.linkbusiness.co.nz
NZ Business Podcast 35: David Sutherland - founder of Integral Technology and Whoa! Studios
April 01, 2018 02:00 - 58 minutes - 27.2 MBIn 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.nzbusinesspodcast.com Hosted by: Paul Spain www.paulspain.com
NZ Business Podcast 34: Mike Bennetts - CEO, Z Energy
March 25, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBMike 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
NZ Business Podcast 33: Darren Linton - CEO leading the transformation of Yellow
March 18, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBLeading 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.nzbusinesspodcast.com/process-street
NZ Business Podcast 32: David Hughes, Founder/CEO, Silver Peak
December 10, 2017 00:01 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBHear 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 with other companies including hypergrowth startup Stratacom, giant Cisco Systems and Venture Capital firm Benchmark Capital. Not only did David Hugh...
NZ Business Podcast 31: Sir Graham Henry - World Class Sports Coach, Speaker and Author
September 24, 2017 00:18 - 45 minutes - 42 MBSir 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 Find Paul Spain: www.paulspain.com Host and Guest: Paul Spain, Sir Graeme Henry Running time: 0:45:03
NZ Business Podcast 30: Chris Heaslip - CEO Pushpay
September 03, 2017 00:01 - 1 hour - 75 MBChris 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
NZ Business Podcast 29: Mark Callander - CEO Vocus Communications
August 13, 2017 00:01 - 45 minutes - 21.3 MBMark 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 http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Find Paul Spain: www.paulspain.com Host and Guest: Paul Spain, Mark Callander Running time: 0:45:03
NZ Business Podcast 28: Craig Donaldson - CEO Kea NZ
June 11, 2017 00:01 - 48 minutes - 34.2 MBIn 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: www.paulspain.com Host and Guest: Paul Spain, Craig Donaldson Running time: 0:48:42
NZ Business Podcast 27: Sian Simpson - Kiwi Landing Pad, San Francisco
May 07, 2017 01:00 - 40 minutes - 43.7 MBAn 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 official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Visit Paul Spain: www.paulspain.com Host and Guest: Paul Spain, Sian Simpson Running time: 0:40:11
NZ Business Podcast 26: Linda Jenkinson - Global Innovator
March 19, 2017 18:00 - 43 minutes - 20.7 MBLinda Jenkinson was the second Kiwi ever to ever float a company on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Currently a director of Air New Zealand, today Linda shares her story and insights from her adventures as a business innovator. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Visit Paul Spain: www.paulspain.com Host and Guest: Paul Spain, Linda Jenkinson Running time: 0:43:55
NZ Business Podcast 25: Murray Holdaway, Vista Entertainment - Group CEO
March 12, 2017 18:00 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBMurray Holdaway has over the last 21-years built Vista Group into a world leading global business with a market capitalisation well in excess of $400-million. Sit in on the discussion as Paul Spain talks with Murray and hears insights into his journey, his inspiration and the story of his two businesses. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Visit Paul Spain: www.paulspain.com Host and G...
NZ Business Podcast 24: Sir Michael Hill
March 06, 2017 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42.6 MBPaul Spain talks with Sir Michael Hill and learns his real life story. In the Podcast, we hear the realities of Sir Michael’s younger years and gain insights into his incredible business success. Finally, we are offered a very specific tip to action. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guest: Paul Spain, Sir Michael Hill (Founder, Michael Hill Jeweller) Running time: ...
Sir Michael Hill - founder interview
March 05, 2017 18:00 - 45 minutes - 42.6 MBPaul Spain talks with Sir Michael Hill and learns his real life story. In the Podcast, we hear the realities of Sir Michael’s younger years and gain insights into his incredible business success. Finally, we are offered a very specific tip to action. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guest: Paul Spain, Sir Michael Hill (Founder, Michael Hill Jeweller) Running time: 0:45:40
NZ Business Podcast 23: Michael Buckley, Accenture – Customer Experience in a Digital World
January 15, 2017 18:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBMichael Buckley (Managing Director, Accenture Interactive ANZ) shares his thoughts on customer experience. We hear insights from Michael’s background and his current thinking on what’s needed to deliver winning results in a highly competitive landscape. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guest: Paul Spain, Michael Buckley (Accenture Interactive) Running time: 0:41:34
NZ Business Podcast 22: Matt Gould - Artificial Intelligence and bringing clarity from complexity
November 15, 2016 18:00 - 51 minutes - 24.4 MBPaul Spain talks with Matt Gould (Chief Strategy Officer, Arria NLG) about his story and that of his company which is bringing fresh smarts to interpretation of complex data in the form of Artificial Intelligence tech which generates natural language. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guest: Paul Spain, Matt Gould Running time: 0:51:40
NZ Business Podcast 21: Brett O'Riley - CEO of Auckland Tourism, Events + Economic Development
October 04, 2016 18:00 - 35 minutes - 16.9 MBPaul Spain talks with Brett O'Riley - CEO of Auckland Tourism, Events + Economic Development (ATEED). Brett share business tips and expertise - and his 20-year goal for Auckland to become a high-value innovation economy, developing strong and sustainable workforce opportunities for New Zealanders. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guest: Paul Spain, Brett O'Riley Running tim...
NZ Business Podcast 20: Josh Daniell – Snowball Effect
June 20, 2016 18:00 - 45 minutes - 21.5 MBSnowball Effect was one of the first equity crowd-funders in NZ. Co-founder Josh Daniell discussed how fast crowdfunding has changed and why it’s a good alternative to other ways of investing and sourcing funds - but is not a fit for everyone. Please connect and send feedback via Twitter @NZ_Business, Facebook.com/NZBusinessPodcast and the official website http://NZBusinessPodcast.com Host and Guests: Paul Spain, Jo Bennett, Josh Daniell (Snowball Efffect) Running time: 0:45:26