Between Two Beers Podcast

This episode of Accidental Business Owners gets raw and real. Recorded the day after a high-stakes advisory meeting, coach Di confronts Seamus with some brutal feedback.We unpack the cost of silence in leadership, why personal brand is your business insurance policy, and the real reasons so many founders burn out. Whether you're an accidental entrepreneur or an intentional one, this episode will hit home.Accidental Business Owners is sponsored by IcehouseAnd big thanks to Binance New Zealand for their support of Accidental Business Owners.Download Binance New Zealand now: https://binance.onelink.me/y874/BTBPODBe aware that crypto is volatile, do your own research and invest wisely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week o we're re-releasing one of our favourite episodes with Sir Wayne Smith.Smithy is one of the most respected and accomplished figures in New Zealand Rugby history – an absolute legend of the game.He was a 17-cap All Black who went on to win three World Cups - two as All Blacks assistant coach, and one with the Black Ferns.He's also been the All Blacks coach, won four Super Rugby titles as a coach, two with the Crusaders and two with the Chiefs.In this episode we talk about the differences between coaching men and women, what rule changes he'd like to see in the game, why he was sacked as All Blacks coach and the hardest moments of his career in 2007, his fairy tale ride with the Black Ferns, where his resilience comes from and much, much more.There's a reason Wayne is considered one of world rugby's greatest thinkers, and this was a fascinating insight into how his brain works. It was a real honour getting to share so much of his time, and it's easy to see why his players are all so connected to him as a person and a coach.This episode was recorded in October 2023.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Hambassadors, we unpack Seamus' controversial sick day, Steven's scooter dash to Ignite 25, and why he still doesn't understand how sound works.We also get into the viral 1 gorilla vs 100 Kiwis meme, a kids' football blowout that sparked an ethics debate, and behind the scenes of our Reflections webinar and business journey.Plus: a car giveaway prank gone wrong, political backlash from our Philip Mills episode, and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Between Two Beers we talk to Phillip Mills!Phillip is the founder and Executive director of Les MIlls international - and one of NZ's most successful businessmen.Some people might think Les Mills is a few gyms in New Zealand… but they would be badly mistaken. Les Mills has become a global operation, boasting partnerships with over 20,000 gyms and a presence in over 100 countries. Their wide range of workouts are led by a network of more than 140,000 instructors.And it all started with $3 fitness classes in Auckland.This is the incredible story of how Phillip Mills took over the business from his dad Les nearly 40 years ago - and helped turn it into the global empire it is today.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey team, welcome to the latest episode of Accidental Business Owners.The premise of the show is that last year Seamus and I became fulltime business owners. We left our 9-5s to go all in on the podcast - and the other businesses we built off the back of it – and thought it would be interesting to document our journey.Last year we also started working with a business and mindset coach Di Foster, who you might remember as a B2B guest, and quickly realized she was the perfect foil to help us work through all the highs and lows of running a business.In this episode of Accidental Business Owners, we recap the latest advisory meeting and unpack the biggest lessons from the journey so far — the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable.From running out of money and learning the importance of knowing your numbers, to redefining our North Star and learning to say no — we're brutally honest about what's working and what isn't.This is a transparent look inside a growing business, filled with practical insights for anyone navigating their own journey in business.Accidental Business Owners is sponsored by IcehouseAnd big thanks to Binance New Zealand for their support of Accidental Business Owners.Download Binance New Zealand now: https://binance.onelink.me/y874/BTBPODBe aware that crypto is volatile, do your own research and invest wisely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest is Dr Paul Wood – speaker, author, psychologist… and a man who spent 11 years in prison for murder.Paul opens up about the defining moments of his life: the crime that changed everything, what prison was really like, how he transformed behind bars, and how he became the first person in NZ to earn a PhD while incarcerated.We cover the brutal realities of prison life, the mental strategies he used to survive and thrive, the death of his mother just days before the murder, and how he now works with elite performers, the NZ Police, and the SAS.This is one of the most mind-blowing redemption stories we've ever told.If you want to check out Dr Paul Wood's online course "Mental Fitness" and you're the type of person who wants to work on their brain capital through Mental Fitness. Head to paulwood.com/mental-fitness-course and simply add the code 'B2B' to access a 10% discount. This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Hambassadors we discuss what it means to be a man in Modern New Zealand, if Auckland is still 'the place to be' - and has TikTok cooked our attention spans?We also discuss behind the scenes of our Reflections business, Seamus and Di's heated moments in Accidental Business Owners and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Between Two beers we talk to Toni Street.Toni is one of New Zealand's best and most popular broadcasters.She's been a host on breakfast TV and been a sports reporter for TVNZ, she co-hosted Seven Sharp alongside Mike Hosking for four years, before she made the switch to radio - where she now hosts the Coast Breakfast host alongside Sam Wallace and Jason Reeves.In this episode we talk about playing for NZ A in cricket - and if she could have gone pro, how she got her break on Breakfast TV, singing to Ronan Keating, anchoring the America's Cup coverage in 2013, the reality of working with Mike Hosking, why she walked away, the art of the interview and so much more.Toni's life is also a story of devastating loss and recovery. Toni has tragically lost three siblings and we talk about her heartbreak and resilience.This is one of our favourite episodes. Toni just brings the best, most contagious energy, is a world class storyteller and has the warmest personality.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey team, welcome to the latest episode of Accidental Business Owners.The premise of the show is that last year Seamus and I became fulltime business owners. We left our 9-5s to go all in on the podcast - and the other businesses we built off the back of it – and thought it would be interesting to document our journey.Last year we also started working with a business and mindset coach Di Foster, who you might remember as a B2B guest, and quickly realized she was the perfect foil to help us work through all the highs and lows of running a business.In this episode, business coach Di Foster doesn't hold back — grilling Steve on what it actually means to lead a business.From setting proper targets, stepping fully into the CEO role, and owning the hard calls — Di pushes Steve to get clear on what's working… and what isn't.It's honest, uncomfortable, and full of lessons for anyone building something of their own.Hope you enjoy.Accidental Business Owners is sponsored by IcehouseIcehouse is a community for kiwis wanting to take their business to the next level and we're thrilled to announce we'll be involved in their Ignite 25 Growth Summit in May. They've got an epic list of speakers involved for the summit, which is at the Viaduct Event Centre, including Sir John Key, Sir Wayne Smith and Chelsea Lane. To get your ticket go to theicehouse.co.nz and enter code BEERS for $100 off your ticket price.And big thanks to Binance New Zealand for their support of Accidental Business Owners.Download Binance New Zealand now: https://binance.onelink.me/y874/BTBPODBe aware that crypto is volatile, do your own research and invest wisely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Between Two Beers we talk to Duncan SandlantDuncan is widely regarded as the leading agent in world rugby for coaches - at one point he represented two thirds of the best rugby coaches in the world.He's been shortlisted by Rugby World as one of the 50 most influential people in the game on three occasions and is the only agent to have ever appeared on the list.He's a Kiwi, who started out as a lawyer before starting a rugby agency from his attic in London 20 years ago, and he built that up to create the largest player rugby agency in the world (Esportif) with offices in 13 different countries before they were acquired by Wasserman 2 years ago.Duncan has represented everyone from Sonny Bill to Tana Umaga, Jerry Collins and Andrew Mehrtens, to Dave Rennie, Stephen Jones, Gregor Townsend - and pretty much everyone in between.This is insight into the behind the scenes world of rugby wheeling and dealing that you haven't heard before. Duncan has operated out of the shadows for most of his professional life - and this was a really cool and rare chance, to let you in to his world.You'll love this one.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve and Seamus reflect on the highs and lows of their Reflections PR day with Paddy Gower and Jessie Mulligan, Steve has an embarrassing run in with All Blacks coach Razor Robertson, and the boys discuss their experiences with Tall Poppy Syndrome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Jo Brown is a low key legend, a Kiwi who has reached the top of her field on the global stage.She has been the physiotherapist and performance coach for some of the biggest sports names on the planet, including Noah Lyles, Yohan Blake and Megan Tapper, NBA players, Professional football players, Australian Olympic teams and even the Jamaican bobsled team (Cool Runnings 2).One thing that was consistent with the track n field stars she worked with is that Jo was the last person everyone wanted to see before they went out on track. She has this gift, where she holds space, has their back and instills belief in people.In this episode we talk about being 'more than a physio', self awareness, the truth about high performance athletes, working with Noah Lyles and Jamaica's best sprinters and tall poppy syndrome in NZ.Dr. Jo also tragically lost her sister a few years ago when she was trying to save her children at a beach in Hawkes Bay. The children survived, but jo's sister, Amy, tragically drowned and we address how she got through her most difficult moments.She recently released the book "See Your Elephant". It goes deep into the blind spots, limiting beliefs and handbrakes that hold people back in life.We're also super stoked to have Dr. Jo on the books of B2B Speakers, so if you'd like her to share her story at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on.Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey team, welcome to the latest episode of Accidental Business Owners.The premise of the show is that last year Seamus and I became fulltime business owners. We left our 9-5s to go all in on the podcast - and the other businesses we built off the back of it – and thought it would be interesting to document our journey.Last year we also started working with a business and mindset coach Di Foster, who you might remember as a B2B guest, and quickly realized she was the perfect foil to help us work through all the highs and lows of running a business.In this episode we talk about being overwhelmed, why its ok, how we can manage it better, and why we can't always be in control.Hope you enjoy.Big thanks to our partners, Binance New Zealand. Download Binance New Zealand now: https://binance.onelink.me/y874/BTBPOD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Wagner is one of New Zealand cricket's best red ball bowlers of all time.Only Sir Richard Hadlee has a better strike rate in tests among New Zealanders who have taken more than 100 wickets.Wagner has relentlessly thumped his right boot into creases around the country for almost 17 years, having arrived from South Africa in 2008 and in this one we unpack his incredible journey.We talk about why his break never came in South Africa, why he moved to NZ, how he developed his unorthodox style, bowling through broken toes, the world test champion final, the influence of Brendon McCullum and the best players he played against, his difficult retirement and all the best stories in between.Neil also opens up about the mental pressure around imposter syndrome and identity which led to a sliding doors moment at a hotel in Sri Lanka.Neil has one hell of a story to share, and we loved sitting down with him for this one.If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz. This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve turns 40 and lists 40 things he's learned, Seamus shares his best stories from the Solomon Islands, Steve Williams feedback, the boys are launching a new business and play an AI creation of two hosts talking about them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ali was one of NZ's most high profile broadcasters and journalists for more than two decades and worked for One News, Breakfast, Fair Go, Seven Sharp, Radio Live, Close up and many more.In this episode we talk about her rise to the top of NZ Media and all of the twists and turns along the way, getting made redundant five times and how she kept bouncing back, why her relationships became front page news of every media outlet, working with Paul Holmes, Mike Hosking, Paul Henry and Willie Jackson, leading the charge on NZ's MeToo movement - and what she's doing now.We also talk in detail about her new book No Words for This, where she talks for the first time about the monster that haunted her childhood. As young girls, Ali and her sister were sexually abused by their father on multiple occasions, and it's revealed in the book that he also repeatedly raped his grandson. It's a shocking, and confronting story that is told with the hope of helping others.Ali's story is complex and powerful and she does such a great job of articulating it. And she is brilliant company, warm fun and engaging.And a content warning: This episode deals with sexual abuse and may not be suitable for all listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey team, welcome to the latest episode of Accidental Business Owners.This is a show we ran last year on our Business channel – and this year we're bringing it into our main feed.The premise of the show is that last year Seamus and I became fulltime business owners. We left our 9-5s to go all in on the podcast – and thought it would be interesting to document our journey.Last year we also started working with a business and mindset coach Di Foster, who you might remember as a B2B guest, and quickly realized she was the perfect foil to help us work through all the highs and lows of running a business.In this episode it's a 1 v 1, just Steve and Di, where they discuss money mindset and the big difference between running a business and being an employee. Hope you enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Williams is the greatest golf caddie of all time.He's best known for his partnership with Tiger Woods where they won 13 majors together across 12 years.But what's perhaps less well known, is his path to working Tigers bag.In this episode we talk about being a 2 handicap at the age of 10, becoming Greg Norman's caddie at 17 and the remarkable career path of one of New Zealand's most successful sportspeople.And of course, there's a whole lot of chat about Tiger and their remarkable relationship. For 10 years, after their professional relationship ended, Steve and Tiger didn't talk.But they do now, and Steve is releasing a book 'Together We Roared' which documents in great detail - all their greatest hits and we cover some the best ones in this episode!This was such an eye opening look into the world of an elite golf caddie who has had access to some of the greatest athletes in the world.If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve and Seamus talk about their match day experiences as the All Whites defeat New Caledonia to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, and they react to Jeremy Wells and Manaia Stewart about their Between Two Beers experiences.They also talk about how Steve is an aspiring golf influencer and Seamus' MC experience in Melbourne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gordy Walker is arguably New Zealand's best coach of all time. He's certainly in the conversation. He's won the Halberg Coach of the Year award six times and in 2021 was crowned the Halberg coach of the decade – and after listening to this you'll understand why.This was a really special episode. In the first half we learn about Gordy the athlete, his string of Coast-to-Coast wins, adventure races where he didn't sleep for days, enduring pain and where his determination and eye for detail comes from.And the second half is a journey into the mind of an elite coach. The last 45 mins about what the Kiwi K4 team achieved in Paris – and how they did it – is remarkable. Stick around till the end, it's world class coaching and leadership brilliantly articulated.Gordy is a private and humble guy and doesn't really do podcasts like this, so we felt super privileged to be part of this convo.We're also super stoked to have Gordy on the books of B2B Speakers, so if you'd like him to share his insights or stories at your function or event, or perhaps you'd like him and Lisa Carrington together – we can organise that too - flick us a message by going to www.b2bspeakers.co.nz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of Accidental Business Owners presented by Icehouse.The premise of the show is that last year we left their 9 to 5s to go all in on the podcast – and thought it would be interesting to document our journey.Last year we also started working with a business and mindset coach Di Foster, who you might remember as a B2B guest, and quickly realized she was the perfect foil to help us work through all the highs and lows of running a business.This episode is a 1-on-1 with Seamus and Di.These chats are both pretty raw and there's a good dose of emotion sprinkled throughout which took Seamus a bit by surprise.This year we've linked up with Icehouse which is a community for kiwis wanting to take their business to the next level. Their practical programmes, one-on-one business coaching and short workshops are designed specifically for people who own and manage their businesses, and the leaders they back to get things done. It's challenging, it's supportive and it's all about growing smarter and faster.To learn more, visit Icehouse | Where Kiwi Businesses Grow Smarter & FasterAccidental Business Owners features our business and mindset coach Di Foster and she is teaming up with our mate Sophie for an epic cause.Two years ago, Sophie's mum was diagnosed with breast cancer – and while she watched her mum at her worst as she went through surgery, chemo and radiation – she also saw her dad quietly fall apart. He didn't know how to process his emotions or who to turn to.It made Sophie wonder - if nine Kiwi women are diagnosed with breast cancer every single day, why aren't we having more conversations that include the men in their lives?So she did something about it – and created an epic event in Christchurch that brings it all together - the Tits and Tees Tournament. It involves 18 holes of golf, beers and lunch. Last year she raised $45,000 for the Beast Cancer Foundation, and this year the goal is 50k!We think it's a brilliant concept and Sophie is a legend that needs your support...Check it out here: https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/fundraisers/sophiejordan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darren Bazeley is the coach of the All Whites and has been one of the key figures in New Zealand Football across the last 15 years.In this episode we hear the best stories from his 400+ games of professional football in England, what he learned from Graham Taylor and Anthony Hudson, what went wrong with the NZ Knights and what's going right with Auckland FC, and we put some context around Chris Wood's incredible season in England.In the second half we talk about the All Whites, who are on the cusp of qualifying for their first World Cup in 16 years, the current state of football in New Zealand and what the All Whites coach really does.As the OG Between Two Beers listeners will know, we started as a football podcast, and it was great to go back to our roots in this one and chat through Darren's remarkable path to the top of NZ Football.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of the resignation of Greg Foran from Air NZ Steve and Seamus talk about the 'Between Two Beers Curse' and if Paddy Gower belongs in the conversation.They also talk about how many haircuts Steve has left, how they get guests, answer questions from the audience, and reminisce on nights at The Outback Inn.

Dame Sarai Bareman is one of the most influential women in world sport with a story we thought needed to be highlighted again!This episode was recorded during the hugely successful FIFA Women's World Cup which was co-hosted in New Zealand and Australia in 2023.Hailing from West Auckland, she's been FIFA's Chief Women's Football Officer since 2016, when the role was first created.In this episode we talk about her rise to the top in global football via Samoa, organising the tournament and the chaos of Opening Day.You might also have heard of her brother too - Eugene Baremen who is the coach of UFC stars Israel Adesanya, Alex Volkanovski, and Dan Hooker.If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of Accidental Business Owners presented by The Icehouse.In this episode we talk about financial breakthroughs, unreasonable goals, and how it feels to turn a side hustle into a full-time job.The Icehouse is a community for kiwis wanting to take their business to the next level. Their practical programmes, one-on-one business coaching and short workshops are designed specifically for people who own and manage their businesses, and the leaders they back to get things done. It's challenging, it's supportive and it's all about growing smarter and faster. To learn more, visit Icehouse | Where Kiwi Businesses Grow Smarter & Faster Accidental Business Owners features our business and mindset coach Di Foster and she is teaming up with our mate Sophie for an epic cause.Two years ago, Sophie's mum was diagnosed with breast cancer – and while she watched her mum at her worst as she went through surgery, chemo and radiation – she also saw her dad quietly fall apart. He didn't know how to process his emotions or who to turn to. It made Sophie wonder - if nine Kiwi women are diagnosed with breast cancer every single day, why aren't we having more conversations that include the men in their lives?So she did something about it – and created an epic event in Christchurch that brings it all together - the Tits and Tees Tournament. It involves 18 holes of golf, beers and lunch. Last year she raised $45,000 for the Beast Cancer Foundation, and this year the goal is 50k!We think it's a brilliant concept and Sophie is a legend that needs your support...Check it out here: https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/fundraisers/sophiejordan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lance O'Sullivan is New Zealand racing royalty. A Hall of Fame jockey, who is the son of a Hall of Fame trainer.Lance was born to racing and from his first race in 1980, wins and records fell to him as if by right. He was a champion jockey a record twelve times, had six wins in a day on five occasions, 62 Group One wins (including 10 in Australia) and from start to finish – rode nearly 2,500 winners.In this episode we learn why Lance wakes up at 3.30am and why Damien McKenzie is often at his house, how he won the Japan Cup on Horlicks in 1989 in front of 140,000 people, his feelings on finishing second behind Bonecrusher in the ‘race of the century', how his wife Bridgette turned the Red Barn into one of NZ's best wedding venues, the state of the racing industry in NZ, animal welfare, family and so much more.This was a ripper of a chat – and Lance was the perfect guest to take us behind the scenes of the racing world.If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Hambassadors, Steve and Seamus share behind-the-scenes stories from their night at The Halberg Awards—including presenting an award, unexpected moments with Dan Carter, Richie McCaw, and Valerie Adams, and Steve's autocue blunder on stage.They also react to the feedback from their Greg Foran episode, discuss what really goes on at New Zealand's biggest sports awards, and bring their signature banter to another classic conversation.

Sharyn Casey is one of New Zealand's best-known and most-loved broadcasters.A few months ago, she pulled the curtain down on a near 20-year career at The Edge radio station - and this is her first interview since stepping away.In this episode we talk about why she left and what's next, her best and worst moments on air, that time she dropped a c-bomb on live TV, teenage gangster Sharyn from Timaru, panic attacks while hosting Dancing with the Stars, Will Ferrell, Guy Williams, The Trainee Sexologist with Morgan Penn, and her journey to wellness through her Better Me (Hopefully) podcast.Sharyn is a blast and this was such a fun chat filled with laughs and depth. She is a bucketful of energy in the best possible way.If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we both have a chat with Di individually! These chats are both pretty raw and there's a good dose of emotion sprinkled throughout.First up is Steve who talks about his experience juggling a young family and running a business, and in the second half Seamus talks about his complicated relationship with being seen and finding his voice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Foran is the CEO of Air New Zealand – and one of the country's most successful businessmen.Greg started his career as a shelf-stacker in a Hamilton supermarket. By the age of 20 he was a Woolworths manager and by 48 he was on track to be the next CEO of Woolworths Australia – but was overlooked for the top job.He pivoted to America via China where he started working his way up the Walmart ladder and in 2014 became the CEO of Walmart US.As CEO of Walmart US – Greg had 1.5 million staff, 4,600 stores across the country and an annual GDP of 300 billion. This was a Kiwi running America's biggest retailer.Then in 2020, Greg left Walmart to move home to New Zealand and took the top job at Air New Zealand… just days before Covid-19 started grounding flights.This was a fascinating chat – and we think you'll quickly be able to see why Greg has had the career he's had.If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss our segment on Breakfast TV promoting all things Hamilton with Chris Chang. We chat about the upcoming Halberg Awards, NZ's best sporting moments of 2024 and Steve blows Seamus' mind with a TikTok trend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clayton McMillan is head coach of the Chiefs and widely respected as one of New Zealand's very best rugby coaches.In this episode we talk about Clayton's unconventional upbringing, why he became a police officer, and why he left the force, his rugby career, his coaching career – and his path to the Chiefs job.The second half of this one is packed full of world class coaching and leadership wisdom. We talk about what was happening behind the scenes at the Chiefs when he took over in 2021, his relationship with Warren Gatland, how Clayton built culture, and transformed the team in 12 months. We also discuss his All Blacks coaching aspirations, balance and family and the future of rugby.This was a really cool and special chat. Clayton doesn't do interviews like this; he's a very private guy – and we felt incredibly privileged to share so much of his time and space.If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got big goals for 2025… But how do we actually achieve them?Business coach Di Foster puts our feet to the fire yet again, in this week's new episode of Accidental Business Owners! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Daymond is one of New Zealand's best and funniest comedians who shot to fame during lockdown with his snackable social media vids.He's now an award-winning comedian, actor, director and producer who has sold out national tours across both New Zealand & Australia.In this episode we talk about his fast rise through the NZ comedy scene, why he lived out of his car for months, becoming the youngest Kiwi comedian to sell-out Sky City Theatre – and why it may have happened too quickly, dealing with success, coping with criticism, performing with Theo Von and meeting Dave Chappelle, finding balance at home and what the future looks like.Joe is hilarious, but he also has incredible depth. This conversation was a ripper, full of thoughtfulness and laughs.Joe also looks a lot like Seamus – and as this one progresses you'll see more and more about how eerily similar they are. Two beautiful men – it's good stuff.If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seamus and Steve discuss their top picks for NZ's best sporting moment of the year, Chris Wood's incredible season in England, recent episodes with Sean Fitzpatrick and Alia Bojilova, and why they left NZME for Acast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strap in for this one, because Dr. Alia Bojilova is one of the most impressive guests we've had on the show.She moved to New Zealand from Bulgaria as a 17-year-old who didn't speak a word of English but soon became the lead psychologist for the New Zealand SAS.After leaving the military she embarked on a PhD, focusing on the concept of resilience and is now a world leader in the field, working with some of the biggest names, companies and athletes in the world.In 2013, Alia was working as a United Nations military observer in Syria when she and two colleagues were kidnapped by rebel fighters, held at gunpoint and told they were going to be decapitated on camera.In this chat Alia explains why she and her colleagues were held hostage, how they managed to negotiate their release using the skills she'd developed with the SAS.Alia is also married to former guest Jamie Pennell – who you might remember from our episode last year – as the SAS solider who won NZ's second highest military honor – the Gallantry Star.This was such an epic chat, and Alia's story, her insight and the way she holds herself – will blow you away.We're also stoked to tell you about the business we've built. If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the latest episode of Accidental Business Owners.This is a show we ran last year on our Business in Between channel – but this year we're bringing it onto our main feed.The premise of the show is that last year Steve and Seamus became fulltime business owners. We left our 9-5s to go all in on Between Two Beers – and thought it would be interesting to document our journey.Last year we started working with a business and mindset coach Di Foster, who you might remember as a guest on the podcast and quickly realized she was the perfect foil to help them work through all the highs and lows of being a business owner. We recorded 12 episodes of Accidental Business Owners – and this was our last recording of 2024.It was recorded on a Saturday morning in mid-December – the day after a half-day strategic meeting with Di and our accountant Matt Hinton - at the end after our busiest week of the year. So it's fair to say tensions and emotions were delicately poised – as we tried to chart a path to success in 2025 across our podcast, B2B Speakers and B2B Reflections.This episode is a bit of a ride, and pretty raw, but we're really excited to show more of what's happening behind the scenes with us in 2025.Hang in there for Di's big serve at the end, when she thought the mics were off.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Fitzpatrick is recognized as one of the greatest All Blacks of all time. He was capped 92 times by New Zealand, 51 of those as captain, is a World Cup winner, and a key member of one of the best rugby teams ever.But Sean is more than just the sum of his rugby achievements. After rugby retirement, at the age of 40, he moved his family to the UK – and has been there since. He's now the Chairman of the Laureus World Sport Academy and the stories he tells in this one of what his job is, the sporting superstars he now calls friends – and how he's helping make an impact on the world – will blow you away.In this one we talk leadership, business lessons, revolutionizing captaincy, Nelson Mandela, Jonah Lomu the future of rugby and so much more.We loved spending time with Fitzy and left inspired by his approach and outlook on life and his work ethic.We're also stoked to tell you about the business we've built. If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve and Seamus share their goals for 2025 and reveal their dream podcast guests for the new year. Seamus talks about the epic response to his 'before and after' weight loss pics, Steve reveals their epic guest for next week and the lads update all the most interesting life updates from guests in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're releasing our Business in Between episode with Cassie Roma we recorded in 2024.The American-born kiwi is an award-winning global thought leader in creative ideation, media, brand strategy, digital innovation, and executive leadership.She's also an author, brand ambassador, storyteller, broadcaster, emcee, and keynote speaker.For over 20 years Cassie held high-flying marketing roles at big-name businesses including Air New Zealand, ANZ Bank, The Warehouse Group, Mighty River Power and NZME (New Zealand's leading newspaper, radio, and digital media corporation).After leaving the corporate world, Cassie became a household name thanks to her appearances on The Apprentice Aotearoa and Celebrity Treasure Island, and went out on her own, launching CR & Co and relocating the States.But she's back in New Zealand and brings business lessons to us, all underpinned by kindness and her love of connecting with people across ideas, channels, and communities.We're also super stoked to have Cassie on the books of B2B Speakers, so if you like what you hear in this episode, and would love her at your function or event, flick us a message by going to www.b2bspeakers.co.nz.Also check out our epic lineup of former guests available for hire too. And while there sign up to our weekly newsletter with all the biggest news from us and the podcasting space in NZ.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Listen wherever you get your podcasts from or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick off Between Two Beers in 2025 by re-releasing one of our favourite episodes of 2024 - with Mark Stafford.This ep is really special. There's just so much goodness in here.Staffy is a radio host, who is best known as the former face of the TAB, where he spent two decades as a bookmaker and broadcaster.But what's not so well-known is his roller-coaster ride through life with all its twists and turns.In this episode we talk about how he died in a car accident, before being brought back to life, beating cancer, getting diagnosed with MS and found his way to the TAB. He shares his best match-fixing stories, we talk about the legend of Steel Balls and all the most incredible yarns from being NZ's premier oddsmaker.We also talk about the devastating year of 2020, where he lost his job, his sister and his best friend in a short period of time. How he built himself back up, the friendships and lessons he leaned on and his reflections towards the end of this one - make it one of the greats.Staffy is such a lovely bloke, who's been through it all. He was incredibly candid and raw in this chat, and when you mix that up with being one of the best storytellers in NZ, made it one of our favs.We're also super stoked to have Staffy on the books of B2B Speakers, so if you'd like him to MC your night, or share his story at your function or event, flick us a message by going to www.b2bspeakers.co.nz.Also check out our epic lineup of former guests available for hire too. And while there sign up to our weekly newsletter with all the biggest news from us and the podcasting space in NZ.This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!Listen wherever you get your podcasts from or watch the video on YouTube.Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Holidays! Our best of compilation series continues with part two - Best of Sport. We've chopped up some of the best bits from all of our favourite sport episodes from 2024. In this episode you'll hear from Dame Lisa Carrington, Ali Williams, Tim Brown, Raelene Castle, Samuel Whitelock, Megan Compain, Paula George, Craig Fenton, Simon Porter, Steve Tew, Andrew Mehrtens, Matthew Ridge, Sione Faumuina, Cameron Leslie, Dr. Inia Raumati, Emma Twigg and David Nyika. It's quite a list! If you missed part one - Best of Entertainment & Business go and check it out. This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on! Listen on iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts from or watch the video on YouTube. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.