Best A Few Quiet Yarns Podcasts (2024)

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Ryan Ashton (Founder of AFQY – A Few Quiet Yarns) 51:08

1+ y ago51:08

51:08

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 b…

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Ainsley Palairet (Director of FixHR) 37:35

2y ago37:35

37:35

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.By Podcasts NZ

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Emily Rutherford (Kiwi Water Park) 43:43

2y ago43:43

43:43

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 su…

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Clodagh Hall (New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty) 49:50

2y ago49:50

49:50

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.By Podcasts NZ

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Jon Randles (Business Advisor and Co-Founder of Mosh Social Media) 58:43

2y ago58:43

58:43

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.By Podcasts NZ

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Bruce Fowler (Polestar NZ) 41:59

2y ago41:59

41:59

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.…

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Stephen Phillips 53:00

2y ago53:00

53:00

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

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Vanessa Sorenson (Microsoft) 26:47

2y ago26:47

26:47

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 sto…

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Ian Cartwright (Salesman, Coach and Author) 29:24

2y ago29:24

29:24

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.By Podcasts NZ

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Rob Cooke (Braze Country Manager) 38:07

2y ago38:07

38:07

No Door is one-way: Ron Cooke, Braze Country Manager Ben 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.By Podcasts NZ

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Simon Lendrum (CEO - Commercial Communications Council) 40:48

2y ago40:48

40:48

Partnering, pitching and positioning: Simon Lendrum, Commercial Communications Council CEO. Ben speaks to Simon Lendrum, Chief Executive of the Commercial Communications Council, industry body representing New Zealand marketing agencies. Simon shares tips on how to foster successful client-agency relationships, thoughts on best practice when it com…

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A KORERO (YARN) LIVE with the Nesian Network 34:22

2y ago34:22

34:22

A Korero Live is part of the ‘A Yarn Live’ series, where Ryan hosts down to earth Kiwi’s to talk all things life, business, and well-being. A Yarn Live spans across a few different formats including ‘A Kõrero Live’, ‘What the Tech?’ and ‘Mind Over Matter’. Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is a week where New Zealander’s recognise and celebrate Te Reo Maori a…

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Getting social: Wendy Thompson, founder of Socialites 35:36

2y ago35:36

35:36

Getting social: Wendy Thompson, founder of Socialites. Ben catches up with Wendy Thompson, founder of award-winning social media agency Socialites. Wendy shares learnings from their journey, and thoughts around the crucial role social media can play in enabling dialogue between brands and the communities that grow around them.…

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CIO YARN LIVE: with Susan McLean 32:44

2y ago32:44

32:44

Join us for our weekly show where we will interview a technology leader every Friday 9am. We will ask them the same three questions; Culture, Tech, and their one LESSON. We aim to help them share their experience to help those across the ICT industry learn from their thoughts, beliefs, approaches, insights, mistakes and accumulatively, experience. …

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CIO YARN LIVE: with Bob Komobora 31:46

2y ago31:46

31:46

CIO YARN LIVE - Bob K. Join us for our weekly show where we will interview a technology leader every Friday 9am. We will ask them the same three questions; Culture, Tech, and their one LESSON. We aim to help them share their experience to help those across the ICT industry learn from their thoughts, beliefs, approaches, insights, mistakes and accum…

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CIO YARN LIVE: with Andrea Black 44:24

2y ago44:24

44:24

Join us for our weekly show where we will interview a technology leader. We will ask them the same three questions; Culture, Tech, and their one LESSON. We aim to help them share their experience to help those across the ICT industry learn from their thoughts, beliefs, approaches, insights, mistakes and accumulatively, experience. T his is our sixt…

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CIO YARN LIVE: with Mandy Simpson 46:35

2+ y ago46:35

46:35

CIO YARN LIVE - Mandy Simpson, join us for our weekly show where we will interview a technology leader every week. We will ask them the same three questions; Culture, Tech, and their one LESSON. We aim to help them share their experience to help those across the ICT industry learn from their thoughts, beliefs, approaches, insights, mistakes and acc…

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CIO YARN LIVE: with Roxanne Salton 34:32

2+ y ago34:32

34:32

CIO YARN LIVE is a weekly show where we will interview a technology leader every Friday 9am. We will ask them the same three questions; Culture, Tech, and their one LESSON. We aim to help them share their experience to help those across the ICT industry learn from their thoughts, beliefs, approaches, insights, mistakes and accumulatively, experienc…

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Spin Class: catching up with Kelly Bennett 33:41

2+ y ago33:41

33:41

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 a massive number of crises, opportunit…

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CIO YARN LIVE: with Glen Willoughby and Tom Soderstrom 38:36

2+ y ago38:36

38:36

Special Unscheduled Edition of CIO Yarn Live with Glen Willoughby and Tom Soderstrom from the US: CIO YARN LIVE is a weekly show where we will interview a technology leader every Friday 9am. We will ask them the same three questions; #Culture, #Technology, and their one Lesson. We aim to help them share their experience to help those across the ICT…

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CIO YARN LIVE with Julian Downs 33:57

2+ y ago33:57

33:57

CIO YARN LIVE is a weekly show where we will interview a technology leader every Friday 9am. We will ask them the same three questions; Culture, Tech, and their one LESSON. We aim to help them share their experience to help those across the ICT industry learn from their thoughts, beliefs, approaches, insights, mistakes and accumulatively, experienc…

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A YARN LIVE - Fair Food Pricing with Ernie Newman 35:10

2+ y ago35:10

35:10

Do you think the price of food is high? The NZ Commerce Commission recently ruled that things needed to be looked at, but no major split of the two major grocery suppliers was required. What do you think, is NZ sitting at an empty table? The cost of food has become questioned in some cases and is certainly affecting the general populous. We have he…

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CIO YARN LIVE - Russell Jones 35:19

2+ y ago35:19

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CIO YARN LIVE is a weekly show where we will interview a technology leader every Friday 9am. We will ask them the same three questions; Culture, Tech, and their one LESSON. We aim to help them share their experience to help those across the ICT industry learn from their thoughts, beliefs, approaches, insights, mistakes and accumulatively, experienc…

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CIO YARN LIVE - Steve James 51:25

2+ y ago51:25

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CIO YARN LIVE is a weekly show where we will interview a technology leader every Friday 9am. We will ask them the same three questions; Culture, Tech, and their one LESSON. We aim to help them share their experience to help those across the ICT industry learn from their thoughts, beliefs, approaches, insights, mistakes and accumulatively, experienc…

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NZ Sales & Marketing Insider - Episode 28 - Shyr and Brent Godfrey 46:39

2+ y ago46:39

46:39

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 being an FMCG business is like from the inside. https://www.fortythieves.co.nz/…

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NZ Sales & Marketing Insider - Episode 27 - Madeline Saxton-Beer 32:01

2+ y ago32:01

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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 jewelery retailer Patridge Jewellers. She shares what she's learned about the power of brand in general, and especially of …

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NZ Sales & Marketing Insider - Episode 26 - Philip O'Neill 47:24

2+ y ago47:24

47:24

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 those insights to powerful use.By Podcasts NZ

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NZ Sales & Marketing Insider - Episode 25 - Peter Cullinane 44:41

2+ y ago44:41

44:41

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 really the same thing.By Podcasts NZ

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NZ Sales & Marketing Insider - Episode 24 - Nick O'Neill 29:19

2+ y ago29:19

29:19

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.By Podcasts NZ

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NZ Sales & Marketing Insider - Episode 23 - Paula Bennett 23:32

2+ y ago23:32

23:32

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!By Ben Rose

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A YARN LIVE - NZ SaaS Global Growth with Mahesh Muralidhar 57:36

2+ y ago57:36

57:36

“What problem are we solving?” Thats the first question we all ask when looking at a start up... For me the purpose of this interview is to discuss the acceleration of NZ’s maturity in SaaS as one our greatest opportunities to raise our economy and people. Termed the weightless export, SaaS is something we can continue to create, develop, exit and …

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NZ Sales & Marketing Insider - Episode 22 - John Miles 29:31

2+ y ago29:31

29:31

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!By Ben Rose

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A YARN LIVE - Dorenda Britten - Different Thinking 48:36

2+ y ago48:36

48:36

New Zealand is facing a critical skill shortage and we have the answers within NZ, but are we looking at them, or just applying the same old thinking that got us to where we are right now? We are going to challenge this with one of NZ’s most heralded outside the box “doers” and we say “doer” rather than “thinker” deliberately because Dorenda Britte…

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A Kōrero Live - Donna Maree Ryder and her roadtrip to the NASDAQ 1:08:33

2+ y ago1:08:33

1:08:33

Join us for a kōrero with Donnamaree Ryder who has created a future from little. With a passion for education from her mum as the foundation that saw her become the first Māori with a Masters in Finance which lead her towards a global financial career before stepping into tech creating world class financial reporting system for Fonterra. This was t…

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A YARN LIVE - Journey to CIO with Tony Vodanovich 41:59

2+ y ago41:59

41:59

Reaching the top of our game is what we aim for. To always be challenged and always learning means we continue to enjoy and continue to progress. Over the years of running AFQY I have been asked by many young IT person to help the source a CIO Mentor, someone who can help them understand the path to come, provide insights to help them achieve the s…

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A Yarn Live - Menopause v2 - A husbands perspective 51:50

2+ y ago51:50

51:50

Recently it was World Menopause Day and we spoke with JKP the founder of PowerPause and as a result we had many viewers commenting which lead to this session – The Husband’s perspective. Of course for many the word menopause is hard enough to say, but in the same sentence with husband might really turn attention and that’s great, as that’s our inte…

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A Talaona LIVE - Living with COVID like the UK 46:33

2+ y ago46:33

46:33

Covid in the UK – looks all rosey when we see a packed Cardiff Arms park for the recent All Blacks test match, but many are not aware that they are experiencing 70+ deaths, 1000 hospitalisations and an average of 40,000 cases a day... Which sounds horrific by the numbers, and in contrast to the scenes of the test match or even Creamfields a large s…

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A YARN LIVE - The Digital Divide & R.A.D. 35:46

2+ y ago35:46

35:46

The Digital Divide is a clear and present problem, brought to life by Covid as while those of us on the right side of the Digital Divide are enjoying video calls and online shopping, banking, booking doctors and homeschooling and other services we access online, there are 100-300,000 who are not. Aside from the day to day conveniences, the present …

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A Talaona LIVE - Vaccination Fence Sitting 31:12

3y ago31:12

31:12

Hear from a once-upon a time 'Vaccination Fence Sitter' about this whole Vaccination picture about how it feels to be caught up in the washing machine of Aotearoa's big debate, and the approach they think will work for helping the Fence Sitters make their decision. It's a bit different form the Govt mandates, Super-Salesy-Saturday, the anti-vaxxers…

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NZ Sales & Marketing Insider - Episode 21 - Angela Earl 28:15

3y ago28:15

28:15

Ben talks to Angela about what makes a media salesperson tick, how to build great client relationships and the power of listening.By Ben Rose

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A Talanoa LIVE - LONG COVID 54:39

3y ago54:39

54:39

LONG COVID - Aotearoa only really started to hear about this at the 1pm briefings recently, when Dr Bloomfield acknowledged that 37% of Covid patients will experience some kind of longer term symptoms. Much of the NZ MOH response has been on the race towards 90% vaccination so we can roam free... The thing is, while our risks are greatly minimised …

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A Yarn Live - NZDF Digital Twins with Sally Garrett and Neil Calvert 37:47

3y ago37:47

37:47

Digital Twins help us see the intangible process and really come to the "frontlines" as we'll hear from Sally Garrett from NZDF about how creating Digital Twins of current state enabled change through simulation before implementation, to test what would be most efficient and successful for the preferred future state outcomes. Neil Calvert says, "It…

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A YARN LIVE - Data Visualisation - Seeing the world through insights 1:02:38

3y ago1:02:38

1:02:38

“Data is the new oil” is an overused cliche, but by itself it isn't always as consumable and doesn't tell the true story. We recently had Jon Foote on our Talanoa Live; sharing their data-visualisation of the Covid Lockdowns which told the story of how each Lockdown performed quite clearly. It was a great example for how "data becomes oil", once vi…

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A YARN LIVE - World Menopause day with JKP 53:44

3y ago53:44

53:44

World Menopause Day - bet you didn't think we'd ever be talking about this 10 years ago, hell some might not expect us to be talking about it today, but we need to and we will, like we always should have as it's a natural part of life. Largely regarded as one of the last ‘taboo’ subjects in the wellbeing stable, Jeanette Kehoe-Perkinson (‘JKP’) has…

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NZ Sales & Marketing Insider - Episode 20 - Luke Meurant 33:38

3y ago33:38

33:38

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.By Ben Rose

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NZ Sales & Marketing Insider - Episode 19 - Alex Radford 35:50

3y ago35:50

35:50

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 successful campaigns and communications.By Alex Radford

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A YARN LIVE - Supply Chain Transformation with Mike Blanchard 34:37

3y ago34:37

34:37

Covid hit and we went crazy buying toilet paper. That's just the tip of the iceberg related to Supply Chains. In this session we will speak with Mike Blanchard FCIPS, a Global Supply Chain specialist who leads in this space. To bring the humour to a harsh reality, what we are looking at is the example of NIDO store which went into liquidation, a br…

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NZ Sales & Marketing Insider - Episode 18 - Sir Ray Avery 40:10

3y ago40:10

40:10

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.By Sir Ray Avery

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A Yarn Live - Digital Twins 37:47

3y ago37:47

37:47

Digital Twins have really hit the world stage with Covid to manage severely affected supply chains. Bryan and Timberlands create Digital Twins for Timberlands long before Digital Twins rocketed onto the globally stage as a way to visualise all information for management and optimisation of operations. In this Yarn Live we will learn about #DigitalT…

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A Talanoa Live - A Future with COVID 1:00:17

3y ago1:00:17

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The first in a series of A FUTURE WITH COVID where we will have a diverse range of guest speakers, which will be conducted as a Talanoa "Listen and speak with respect", as we all have different views, opinions, experience, knowledge and beliefs - it's our aim to give a voice to all. In this episode we hear from esteemed scientist Sir Ray Avery and …

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