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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.
NZ Sales & Marketing Insider – Episode 19: Alex Radford
Ben talks to media industry leader Alex Radford, co-founder of agency D3, on how to drive the very best results through media, both directly and with agencies. Full of insights and actionable tips for those wanting to better understand this crucial element of...
NZ Sales & Marketing Insider – Episode 18: Sir Ray Avery
Ben speaks to Sir Ray Avery, the podcast's first Knight Grand Companion of The New Zealand Order of Merit, scientist, inventor, philanthropist and raconteur. Listen as Sir Ray reflects on his experiences and why he sees himself as a salesman. Listen or Subscribe Free:...
NZ Sales & Marketing Insider – Episode 17: Lisa King
In this episode, Ben chats to Eat My Lunch and AF Drinks founder Lisa King about taking what she learned working for global brand corporates and putting it to work as a purpose driven entrepreneur. Listen or Subscribe Free:
NZ Sales & Marketing Insider – Episode 16: Kevin Kenrick
Kevin Kenrick shares lessons learned through his storied career as a marketer and later executive leader at iconic New Zealand businesses including Lion, Telecom and TVNZ. Listen or Subscribe Free:
NZ Sales & Marketing Insider – Episode 15: Jen Rolfe
In this week's episode, Ben speaks to Jen Rolfe, founder of Rainger & Rolfe creative agency who busts quite a few myths about the creative process, marketing insights and the role of research. Listen or Subscribe Free:
NZ Sales & Marketing Insider – Episode 14: Natasha Callister
What does it take to sell cigarettes, alcohol, media and cars in New Zealand? Ben speaks to Natasha Callister, Head of Automotive & Driven at NZME, whose impressive sales career spans many industries including cars, farming and beer. Listen or Subscribe Free:...
NZ Sales & Marketing Insider – Episode 13: Paul Catmur
In this episode, Ben speaks to veteran ad man Paul Catmur on ads featuring armadillos, the role of creativity and how to get the best out of your agency. Listen or Subscribe Free:
NZ Sales & Marketing Insider – Episode 12: Brianne West
Ben speaks to Brianne West, founder of Ethique, on the power of purpose in sales and marketing. With the sustainable Ethique beauty brand now sold in over 20 countries and in more than 4,000 stores, Brianne shares her thoughts on the journey of Ethique's sales and...
NZ Sales & Marketing Insider – Episode 11: Richard Johnston
"It was the collection of failures that led to my ultimate success" - Richard Johnston, co-CEO of TripADeal, an online travel booking engine topping the Australian Financial Review Fast 100 List two years in a row and a growing annual revenue of 40% pre-covid. In this...
NZ Sales & Marketing Insider – Episode 10: Nathan James
Ben catches up with Renaissance ad man and Icebreaker Creative Director Nathan James on an incredible career and what he's learned along the way. As a creative and producer, Nathan's worked at some incredible creative agencies in London, Amsterdam, Stockholm and...