Best Tile Podcasts (2024)

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Choosing the Right Software - Tom Strachan - Service Buddy 58:10

1h ago58:10

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Send us a Text Message. How do you choose the right software for your business? Recommendations? Trial and error? Research? There are plenty of ways to attack it but one of the most important things to consider is whether or not it fits your business model. Not all software is created equally nor is it created to function as part of every industry.…

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What Will It Cost Me? 1:08:37

7d ago1:08:37

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This is a fantastic discussion with Trevor Anderson. We dive into his journey to find his niche in the tile trade and grow a profitable business. Trevor shares valuable insights into finding balance, learning to delegate, learning your numbers, joining a mastermind of successful peers, building trust with your clients and so much more! Check Trevor…

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Minister Simeon Brown discusses Government's plans for water and local councils 20:11

2h ago20:11

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Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has unveiled changes to allow new council-owned water companies to be able to access more cheap borrowing from the Local Government Funding Agency. To discuss what these changes mean, in the wake of years of public debate over the previous Government's 'Three Waters' proposal, this week Georgina is joined by t…

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 385: Impressing Structure 1:05:13

7h ago1:05:13

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The 24/25 League One season is underway! Reading go to Birmingham and are unlucky to come away with just a point, giving away a penalty in a slice of instant karma. There’s discussion of Azeez’s sudden absence, Michael Craig’s continuation at Right Back, and which Mbengue hairdo has been best. Ben’s still enjoying the games from a Greek “Taverna”, …

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Building a Technology Stack - Victor Milazzo - Kronos Software 1:18:03

6d ago1:18:03

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Send us a Text Message. It’s not uncommon for me to hear from the audience or clients that they are technology adverse. With the average age of an installer in the industry being over 50 years old, it’s really no surprise that technology is not a major part of their business model or life. Couple that with the fact that technology and hand skills d…

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 384: 2024/25 Season Preview 1:32:41

7d ago1:32:41

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The 24/25 League One season is just days away and our hosts are here with their things to look out for across the league and in RG2. Outlandish predictions are the theme of the 24/25 preview, with Ross seemingly having lost his mind, and Ben having to step in as the voice of reason. Before that, there’s time for a review of an encouraging pre-seaso…

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The Greens vs Darleen Tana and Act vs Te Pāti Māori - inside Parliament's latest drama 34:34

13d ago34:34

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This week Thomas is joined by Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls to discuss the latest political drama, namely the Greens and their ongoing internal strifes after suspending MP Darleen Tana, and Act and Te Pāti Māori clash over political pins and stickers, and accusations of race-based bullying. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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I Had to Get Out of My Own Way - Mike Somodean - MSCS Inc 1:23:18

13d ago1:23:18

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Send us a Text Message. It’s not easy to grow a business and make it efficient. Many of us struggle to make it happen and it doesn’t help that the trades are full of guys with lots of pride and stubbornness. We often times get the mindset that we have to do everything on our own and that because we know our trade well, that we know how to run our b…

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 383: 8 Choc Ices 1:05:59

15d ago1:05:59

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Ben and Ross finally have a match to review! QP-hahaha are on the menu this week, as Reading continue their encouraging pre season with a win over the fake hoops. Never fear though, the conversation doesn’t stay focused for long, with the best Olympic sports and best iced desserts for a heatwave also discussed. Thanks as always to our friends at ZC…

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Chris Hipkins reflects on move into Opposition and what's next for Labour 30:09

22d ago30:09

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In this week's episode, Thomas has a long-form chat with Labour leader and former Prime Minister turned Leader of the Opposition, Chris Hipkins, to discuss seven months in the role, Labour's analysis of its failed re-election campaign, what they'll do differently next time, and what needs to change in the political climate.. See omnystudio.com/list…

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Stop Selling Installations - Andrew Acker - Schluter Systems 1:24:18

20d ago1:24:18

1:24:18

Send us a Text Message. What is it that you actually sell as an installation contractor? If your answer is installs, you are dead wrong. That is what you do but it is not what you sell. You are selling a solution to a problem that someone has and providing them with value. Think about it, if you had a $100 bill in your hand, what would you trade it…

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Mahé Drysdale discusses his plans for fixing Tauranga 14:36

23d ago14:36

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Over the last few weeks, Tauranga residents have been able to vote in their first local election since the city council was replaced with commissioners at the end of 2020. Preliminary results are in, and in a landslide result, former Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale is expected to become the city’s new Mayor. For this bonus episode of On the Tiles: Loca…

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Building a Tile Empire: Insights from Roger Padilla 36:49

24d ago36:49

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Building a Tile Empire: Roger Padilla's Journey In this episode of the Tile Money Podcast, host Luke Miller converses with Roger Padilla, owner of Padilla Tile and Construction based in California's central coast. Roger shares the journey of growing his family-run business from a few employees to an envisioned 150, aiming for $30 million in annual …

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What will happen next in US politics with Todd Muller 33:20

29d ago33:20

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It has been a tumultuous week in US politics, with former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump nearly assassinated in a shooting days out from the Republican National Convention. This happened as US President Joe Biden remains defiant over his future, despite growing calls for him to drop out. To discuss what might happen next with both …

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Who is Going to Come After You? - Pandy Pridemore - The Human Resource USA 59:59

27d ago59:59

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Send us a Text Message. Do you ever worry about the tax man coming after you? What about any other government agency? Do you even know who can and what it truly takes to avoid getting in trouble? I’m sure most of us pay our taxes correctly enough to remain under the radar but what about OSHA, or the Department of Labor or the Environmental Protecti…

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Carmel Sepuloni on what's wrong with the welfare system 30:21

1M ago30:21

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Labour's deputy leader, and former deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni joins Thomas this week. She discusses how Labour lost Auckland and their response to crime in the city, before a deep dive on welfare, benefits, and what needs to be done to fix this issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…

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Utilizing Drip Campaigns - Chris Frate - Pasquale Floors 1:11:29

1M ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Send us a Text Message. How many times do you follow up with a potential client before you move on? What kind of follow up system do you have? Does any of it involve education? Did you know that the average buying cycle for flooring is 6 to 12 months? How are you staying in front of your prospects so they will use you when they are finally ready? C…

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Embracing Uniqueness: Sam Devine's Mastery of Complex Tile Projects 51:59

1M ago51:59

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Welcome back to Tile Money, where we dive deep into the world of tile contractors and business strategies. Today, we have a special guest, Sam Devine, who boldly claims, “I’m slow and expensive.” Sam has found his passion and carved out a unique niche in the tile industry. Discovering a Passion: Check out Sam’s website for a genuine example of embr…

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The Tilehurst End Podcast: Women's Team Update July 2024 57:55

1M ago57:55

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Ben and Ross bring back local women's football writer Abi Ticehurst to discuss the sad situation with the Reading women's team dropping to the 5th tier. Abi takes us through the scope of the loss, and the key priorities for the team now. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for their sponsorship of the podcast Donate to Abi's fundraiser: ht…

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Mastering Bathroom Renovations: Insights and Techniques from Expert Steve White 30:47

1M ago30:47

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Send us a Text Message. Show Links: Follow Bathroom Remodeling Teacher Take a Course with Steve Get the look with Tile Club tiles! Join Steve White on a transformative journey through the world of bathroom renovations. From his early days as a trade school graduate to becoming a master of luxurious makeovers, Steve shares how he honed his skills to…

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Act's Mark Cameron speaks about the death of his son 45:41

1M ago45:41

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WARNING: This episode discusses mental health, depression and suicide. In May, Brody Cameron, the son of Act MP Mark Cameron, died as the result of a suspected suicide. Mark has not spoken publicly about this tragedy since it happened, but joins Thomas for his first in-depth interview on Brody's death and his own mental health struggles. Suicide an…

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You Don’t Have To Do It All - Doug Howard - Growth Teams 1:13:50

1M ago1:13:50

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Send us a Text Message. Struggling to manage just the field operations? What’s it like to add on the books, marketing, scheduling, deliveries, and bidding? Wearing all the hats is a difficult task that is only multiplied by the facts that we are not good at everything and we don’t enjoy everything. Did you know that you don’t have to do it all? Did…

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The Tilehurst End Episode 382: Is Anyone Home? 1:05:33

2M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Is this thing still on? Why are we still here? Well despite it being peak Euros season, there's Royal rumors floating around. Ben and Ross invite on Tom to discuss the fixture announcement, the women's team issues, and exactly what foods are served on an American BBQ. Thanks as always to our friends ZCZ for their help in sponsoring the show. Follow…

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What are city deals and how could they transform local governments? 26:04

2M ago26:04

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As councils struggle with rising rates, failing infrastructure and blown out budgets, one of the solutions proposed to keep these institutions afloat has been city deals to improve the relationship between central and local government. To explain how these could work and what progress is being made on them, Georgina this week talks with Local Gover…

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Coaching Versus Cheerleading - Justin Shaw - Driven for Growth 1:08:33

2M ago1:08:33

1:08:33

Send us a Text Message. Have you heard bad stories about useless business coaches who don’t produce results? Does the idea of hiring one just completely turn you off? I can’t blame you, not one bit. There are a lot of coaches out there but many of them are really just cheerleaders. They pump you up emotionally but don’t ever provide any tools to tr…

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In The Deep End with Jim Dickinson 49:18

2M ago49:18

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Jim got thrown into the deep end when his mentor died suddenly. Listen to this discussion to hear about Jim's struggles and successes in the tile industry. In addition to that, we discuss how he is starting his business over after moving from MN to Fl. Jim has also invented a pretty cool product for showers that I believe you will find interesting.…

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What we learned from Parliament's first ever Scrutiny Week 8:33

2M ago8:33

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Parliament has spent all week scrutinising the Government Ministers and heads of public agencies in a first-of-its-kind Scrutiny Week. In this special episode of On the Tiles, Thomas gets reactions on what we learned from the proceedings from Claire Trevett, Adam Pearse and Sophie Trigger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Getting Hired by Retailers - Kevin Wielgus - Floors Come True 1:24:44

2M ago1:24:44

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Send us a Text Message. I hear stories from retail store owners all the time on how potential subs come in and ask if they are hiring and then the follow up is how much do you pay. This is a horrible approach in my opinion as you are your own business and need to be telling them what you expect. Besides the pay portion though, what about asking wha…

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Who are the best performing MPs in Parliament? 36:50

2M ago36:50

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It's a little over six months since the 54th New Zealand Parliament was sworn in, and there have been plenty of highs and lows from the different parties. So which MPs across the House have been performing the best? This week, Thomas is joined by Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls to discuss the best MPs from National, Labour, the Greens, ACT…

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The 40 Year Startup - Paul Wilke - Masterpiece Floors 1:09:28

2M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Send us a Text Message. Where do you even begin starting a business? Many of us just end up out on our own after we learn the skillset thinking that’s all we need. It’s not the case and business knowledge is not the first thing we often seek. This is a major problem for small business owners in general but is easily fixable. Paul Wilke, is the owne…

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The Tilehurst End Podcast: Iconic XIs #4 41:39

2M ago41:39

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Prolific new TTE writer Alex joins the pair to kick off the second half of the Iconic XI series! The importance of the Westcoast logo to a generation of Reading fans is up for discussion, and a coach for the team comes from a very unlikely source! A big shoutout to our friends at ZCZ Films for their generous sponsorship! Follow Ben on Twitter @mrbl…

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Democracy set for return in Tauranga - can the city avoid the mistakes of the past? 19:32

2M ago19:32

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It has been nearly five years since the Tauranga City Council was sacked by the Government and replaced with Commissioners, after infighting and dysfunction between councillors and the Mayor. Now, the council is going to return to "full democracy", and a new Mayor and councillors will vote them in next month. Georgina is joined by Bay of Plenty Tim…

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The Tilehurst End Episode 381: This is Fine 46:09

2M ago46:09

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Reading face a pair of setbacks early in their summer with charges for Mark Bowen as well as confirmation that the exclusivity period granted has ended without a sale being completed. Ben and Ross talk through the possible consequences for the club, before trying to brighten proceedings with a lively mailbag. Thanks as always to our friends ZCZ Fil…

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The Story Behind the Pink Dreams Cottage with Katie Haynes 27:17

2M ago27:17

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You Need to Work Within Your Business Model - Mark Bischoff - Starnet Worldwide 1:14:04

2M ago1:14:04

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Send us a Text Message. We have all seen the jack of all trades guys, or the guy that offer carpet, hardwood, tile, sheet goods, etc. How about the guys and gals that are doing residential one week and commercial the next. Sure it can all be done but each thing is technically a different model and they all require knowing the ins and outs of each s…

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Make It Easy For Customers! 1:02:46

2M ago1:02:46

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This is a great discussion with Jerry Levinson from Profit Now 4 Flooring Dealers. We discussed "GOYK" (getting off your knees), marketing your tile installation business, sales, and how you can make the sales process much easier for your customers which results in happy clients! Get your Happy Tile Guy Website here: https://happytileguy.com/ If yo…

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Tax cuts, spending and what's next: Breaking down Budget 2024 39:50

3M ago39:50

39:50

For a special episode going through Budget 2024, Thomas is joined by NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny and Interest.co.nz's Dan Brunskill to discuss the highlights, lowlights, surprises - or lack thereof - from the Budget, and what it signals about the economy and the years to come for this Government. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Tile Money Revival 12:17

3M ago12:17

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Want to know where Luke's been and what the future holds? Listen to this 12-minute episode. Get your Happy Tile Guy Website here: https://happytileguy.com/ If you want to work with Jerry you can do so by clicking the link below. https://www.jerrylevinson.com Check out Luke's business here, https://sarasotatilesolutions.com/ Learn more about Tile Mo…

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Can Your Installers Do Sales As Well? - Jerry Levinson - Profit Now for Flooring Dealers 1:05:48

3M ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Send us a Text Message. In most cases the sales persons handles the sales of a project. What happens if the installer can upsell a design floor while working on the project? What about the occasional neighbor asking for a bid? Can the installer cash in and get a small commission for their efforts on top of their labor pay? I say yes, and think we n…

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The Tilehurst End Miniseries: Iconic XIs #3 47:45

3M ago47:45

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The average age of the Iconic XI miniseries is brought down a few years as Ryan comes into the studio with his team! With limited memories of anything prior to Marek Matejovsky, Ryan draws upon the last decade for much of his team: and throws tactics to the wolves! Thanks to our friends ZCZ Films for their sponsoring of the show! Follow Ben on Twit…

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SPECIAL : "The Uber Mega Guest Jackpot Show" 55:03

3M ago55:03

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Send us a Text Message. When family gathers around the table, the conversation often turns to stories that tug at the heartstrings. Our latest episode is a tapestry of such tales, woven with threads of forgiveness, personal growth, and the evolving dynamics of relationships. With our son Bailey sharing his journey to self-forgiveness in the unforgi…

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Finding Balance, Covid 47 & 1922 Attic Life in Moscow 52:03

3M ago52:03

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Send us a Text Message. As Stacey unveils the chapters of her wellness journey, overcoming Mal de Debarquement, we're reminded that health is a dance requiring precision and grace. She shares how a blend of medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes has turned her life's tempo from chaotic to harmonious. Brian and I also lay our cards on the table—…

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Stephanie Hoffmeier: Architectural Design and Tile Trends 24:14

3M ago24:14

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Send us a Text Message. Links: Follow Stephanie on Instagram: / shedesignsphilly Visit Stephanie's Website: https://www.shedesignsphilly.com/ Follow Bellwether Design Build: / bellwetherdesignbuildsc Visit Bellwether Design Build Website: https://www.bellwethersc.com/ Ever wondered how the historic charm of Philadelphia's architecture can be preser…

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Anyone Got Some Work? - Ken Ballin - Skyro Floors 1:15:49

3M ago1:15:49

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Send us a Text Message. The economy ebbs and flows which means our businesses do as well. Some are better at planning ahead than others. For those that may be struggling to find work right now with an economy with rampant inflation and the lower income levels and middle class starting to feel the squeeze, we need to get creative to find clients. It…

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 380: Graeme Murty turns Heel 37:14

3M ago37:14

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Ben and Ross get an excellent listener email and stumble into accidentally recording a full pod to go around it. Graeme Murty is back in town to deliver Reading's U21s an agonizing defeat in the PL2 Semi Final. Then the boys mull over the excellent email from the Royal exile. Thanks as always to our friends ZCZ Films for their sponsoring of the sho…

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The Tilehurst End Miniseries: Iconic XIs #2 51:53

3M ago51:53

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Ben and Ross are still stuck down memory lane, continuing their series of iconic XIs. What defines a cult legend or favorite player, and what are the stories behind those connections? Today, Ben and Ross switch seats and make Ben the guest of honor: allowing him to take us through his team involving a rapper, an academy mapper, and a whole host of …

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Julie Anne Genter addresses Parliament outburst and why it won't define her political career 22:52

3M ago22:52

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Green MP and MP for Rongotai, Julie Anne Genter, made headlines at the start of May after she crossed the debating chamber and yelled at Minister Matt Doocey during a Parliamentary debate. She is now facing disciplinary action by the Greens and has been referred to the Privileges Committee. Now, in her first sit-down interview since this incident, …

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You Make More Behind the Desk - Weston Zimmerman - Synked Up 1:14:00

3M ago1:14:00

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Send us a Text Message. Where do you actually make money? I used to think it was in the field. That was where I did the work that produced the revenue for the company. Therefore you make your money in the field. I learned that was a lie. Revenue is produced in the field but made behind the desk. When you truly know your numbers and study your busin…

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The Tilehurst End Miniseries: Iconic XIs #1 38:25

3M ago38:25

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In a new series, Ben and Ross build their own teams made up of iconic or favorite Reading players from any era. What defines a cult legend or favorite player, and what are the stories behind those connections? Ross kicks us off with an XI of his favorite featuring a few nods to the Jose Gomes era, plenty of pace on the wings, and even a former Balo…

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Budget 2024 preview: Can the Government deliver on its pledges? 37:00

3M ago37:00

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We are well and truly in Budget Month - while it's not delivered until May 30th, the Government has started their pre-Budget funding announcements, while Finance Minister Nicola Willis has delivered her first preview speech. This week, Thomas is joined by Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny and Interest.co.nz's Dan Brunskill to discu…

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