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All business owners and leaders know that achieving sales growth is crucial. However, it can often be hard knowing where to focus when it comes to marketing and sales. With so many options available, how do you know what might work for you? This podcast cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of what works and doesn’t, by hearing from individuals who have been there and done it.
In honest, frank discussions, you’ll benefit from the collective experience, successes and failures of Kiwis who have achieved what many aspire to. The focus here is delivering actionable inspiration; tips and ideas that you can put to use in your business.
NZ Sales & Marketing Insider is hosted by Podcasts.NZ
About the host: Ben is Chief Revenue Officer at CodeHQ. He is an experienced sales and marketing executive, with a proven track record of sales creation across multiple industry sectors including Media, Travel, Banking, Insurance and Energy. Previous roles include GM Partnerships – Stuff Limited, GM Direct Sales and Marketing, nib New Zealand, Head of Retail Marketing, ASB Bank.
Spin Class: Catching up with Kelly Bennett
Ben speaks to One Plus One founder and industry veteran Kelly Bennett about the dark arts of PR. Kelly shares many of the insights he's learned through a storied international career helping shape the communications narrative for organisations large and small, through...
Shyr and Brent Godfrey: the founders of Forty Thieves nut butters
Nuts about FMCG. Ben speaks to Shyr and Brent Godfrey, the founders of Forty Thieves nut butters. They share their story so far and delve into just how they brought the brand to life, how they managed to get - and stay - listed in supermarkets nationwide and what...
Getting behind great ideas: Madeline Saxton-Beer
Ben speaks to comms and community manager Madeline Saxton-Beer. Madeline talks about her journey from publishing to marketing, from FMCG brand Lewis Road Creamery to prestigious jewelry retailer Patridge Jewellers. She shares what she's learned about the power of...
Adman turned marketer: Philip O’Neill
Ben speaks to adman turned marketer, Philip O'Neill. Philip shares insights from a career featuring creative agency account service, media and design. He also tells how the team he now leads as Chief Marketing Officer at Financial Services institution Forsyth Barr put...
Marketing Icon: Peter Cullinane
Ben speaks to marketing icon Peter Cullinane. Hear from the global advertising veteran, founder of Assignment Group, Antipodes Water and Lewis Road Creamery on how he's created and nurtured some of the best known brands and businesses and how sales and marketing are...
Nick O’Neill: Chief Revenue Officer & co-founder at Hype & Dexter
In this first episode for 2022, Ben speaks to Nick O'Neill, Chief Revenue Officer and co-founder at digital agency Hype & Dexter. Hear what Nick's learned from a career in sales and sales leadership across a wide range of categories. Listen or Subscribe Free:
NZ Sales & Marketing Insider – Episode 23: Paula Bennett
Ben speaks to former Deputy Prime Minister and now Director, Strategic Advisory at Bayleys Commercial. Hear about Paula's experiences and advice on influencing others and working in sales when you're selling ideas... and yourself! Listen or Subscribe Free:
NZ Sales & Marketing Insider – Episode 22: John Miles
Ben speaks to NZ Marketing Association CEO John Miles on what marketing is, why it's so pivotal to business success and why marketers have the best job in the world! Listen or Subscribe Free:
NZ Sales & Marketing Insider – Episode 21: Angela Earl
Ben talks to Angela about what makes a media salesperson tick, how to build great client relationships and the power of listening. Listen or Subscribe Free:
NZ Sales & Marketing Insider – Episode 20: Luke Meurant
Ben talks to Luke about how to get the best results out of your creative partners, the pivotal role of creativity in creating work that works, and what he's learned working for some of New Zealand's biggest local and global brands. Listen or Subscribe Free: