NZ Sales & Marketing Insider

On this episode Paul Spain speaks to Ryan "The Lion" Ashton, founder of AQFY –A Few Quiet Yarns. Ryan is a networker and sales and marketing extraordinaire. Ryan shares his journey from award winning art director to hospitality among London’s top Clubs, Restaurants and Pubs, running successful campaigns for Computerworld and IDG and more recently being Chef Yarner at

Ainsley Palairet is the owner of FixHR. Since returning to New Zealand, Ainsley discovered a natural bent towards selling, and has met and pitched to thousands of small business owners in Auckland and Northland. 

On this Episode Paul Spain talks with Emily Rutherford - Co-Owner and Marketing Director of Kiwi Water Park. Emily shares her story from studying Business at Otago University, running an international entertainment business from England to launching Kiwi Water Park, and how social media and TikTok in particular, has helped with Kiwi Water Park's success.

Paul Spain speaks to Clodagh Hall, National Brand and Marketing Director for New Zealand's Sotheby's International Realty. Clodagh shares from her wealth of experience working on renowned global marketing campaigns, and the importance of building relationships between the brand and the customer.

On this episode Paul Spain talks with Jon Randles - Business Advisor and Co-Founder of Mosh Social media.Jon shares how authentic communication with customers has been his point of difference when it comes to successful marketing.

On this episode Paul Spain talks with Bruce Fowler - brand manager of Polestar NZ.Bruce shares from his extensive experience in the Telecommunications world and his recent success in establishing Electric Vehicle brand Polestar in New Zealand, selling beyond all expectations, despite supply chain challenges.

Stephen Phillips, Snyk Senior Account ExecutivePaul Spain speaks to Stephen Phillips, Senior Account Executive at Snyk and leader in world of technology and cyber security.

Inclusion, integrity and inspiration.In his final show as host, Ben talks to Vanessa Sorenson, Managing Director of Microsoft New Zealand. Vanessa candidly shares her amazing story of how being a learn-it-all, not a know-it-all enabled her to come from challenging beginnings and end up in arguably the biggest role in New Zealand tech. Hear her stories of grit, resilience, aspi

From shiny shoes to problem solving. Ben catches up with salesman, coach and author Ian Cartwright. Ian breaks down the fundamentals of successful sales mindset, culture, and tactics. This one’s packed with advice you won’t want to miss.

No Door is one-way: Ron Cooke, Braze Country ManagerBen speaks to Rob Cooke, Country Manager at Braze. Rob shares what he’s learned about Sales and Marketing through a storied global career working with brands including themarket.co.nz, Nissan, Wrangler, Evian, Firestone, and Yellow.