Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Building Brands and Leads with Social Media - Guest Kristy Campbell
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We explore Kristy Campbell's creative evolution from a 100-day design challenge to the developme...
Scaling Success: Todd Welling's Journey from Startup to 450+ Staff Across 7 Countries!
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overdose now have over 450+ staff in 7 countires, all founded here in NZ - Meet Todd Welling, Co-fou...
Brand advice for businesses
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the power of branding. Guest - Ciaran Jack, the Founder of Obvious Brand Partner (OBP), spec...
How to get Venture Capital Funding for your business
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guest Simeon Burnett Co Founder VC Company Snowball Effect - Get ready to be inspired and equipped w...
How to make a purpose led brand go global
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GAME CHANGING ENTREPRENEUR - Welcome to an extraordinary episode of the SME & Entrepreneur Podca...
How to disrupt a traditional industry
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on the SME&E Podcast as we dive into the incredible entrepreneurial journey of Sue De Bi...
5 million dollars a day startup based in NZ
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we delve into the inspiring journey of James Fuller, the CEO and co-found...
How to create a global active wear brand from NZ
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring episode with Miria Flavell, the Founder and CEO of the Hine Collection. Mir...
Why leaving your job to follow you dreams is a EPIC idea!
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sat down with Dr. Izzy Bigio to discuss the challenges of making big decisions, partic...
How to amplify your personal brand
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stanley Henry is going to take you on a journey to help you develop your personal b...
Winning Mindset for Business Success: Guest Kenyon Clarke, Co-Founder of Du Val Reveals All!
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring episode of the NZ SME & Entrepreneur Podcast as we welcome Kenyon Clark...
The 5 Essentials of an Effective Website Home Page - Guest Jason Tiller Rocketspark
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to know how to optimise your website? Focus on your home page, it serves as the gateway ...
Expert Advice for Your Business: Insights from 5 Industry Leaders
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for expert advice to take your business to the next level? Look no further than the SME&...
Building a Brand: Renee Lee's Journey from Global VP to Entrepreneur, Marketing & Brand Expert
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our small business and entrepreneurship podcast! In this episode, we have a special guest...
Brand advise for any SME/Founder/Entrepreneur with an ambition to grow – Guest Nicola O’Rourke, Co-Founder of the Founder Advisory
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we sat with Nicola O’Rourke and had a good chat about Brand/business and marketing. This is ...
Why persevarence is the key element to success - Guest Graham Bloxham Founder/Entrepreneur/Media Baron
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Graham Bloxham has been in sales and marketing all of his life; from when he was very young, he crea...
How to create events that are not boring!
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we provide insights and strategies to help plan for your next company/business or p...
0 to 50 staff in four years - How to build a team with purpose. Guest Sam Pomare Co- Founder & MD of Dreadnaught Civil
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In a special episode of The SME&E Podcast, we are joined by Sam Pomare. A little over four years...
Advice for business owners and entrepreneurs who are looking for opportunities - Guest Ross Christensen Founder FC Boats
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
FC Boats was founded in 2011 when Ross Christensen realised there was an opportunity to vastly impro...
Why patience is the key element for business success - Guest Erna Basson Global Entrepreneur/Founder Gary Vaynerchuck Interviewer
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One month until NZ SME & Entrepreneur festival in Auckland , have you got your ticket yet? www.nzsme...
5 Insurances you need for your business - Guest Kartrina Hulsebosch Director Harris Tate Lawyers
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Katrina (who is not an Insurance broker) about Five insurances you ne...
How to create a personal brand - Guest Stanley Henry Co-Founder and MD of The Attention Seeker
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with Stanley Henry, Founder and Managing Director of Aotearoa's Premier Personal Brandin...
How to transform your passion into a successful business - Guest Hamish Beattie-Craven Founder NaCl Lures
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hamish has always had a deep passion for fishing, particularly casting lures - whether topwater lure...
Sir Ian Taylor - A story of the Founderof Australasia’s leading Computer Graphics production houses | Hall of fame businessman | 2012 New Zealander of the year
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a story of how an iconic Kiwi businessman, developed a global company, from Dunedin! Sir I...
How to develop a brand in the same space as a established multinational - Guest Co Founder & Managing Director of Almighty Ben Lenart
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Lenart is the co-founder of Almighty a Conscious, clean, delicious drink made by nature for thos...
5 steps you need to follow to buy a business - Guest Katrina Hulsebosch - Director Harris Tate Lawyers
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you about to purchase a business? Quickly listen to this podcast; Katrina Hulsebosch, Director a...
The challenges of starting a business & How electronic billlboard have evolved - Guest Co-Founder Lumo Digital Phil Clemas
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are lucky to chat with Phil Clemas the Co-Founder of Lumo Digital, one of the SME&E Fes...
Lets talk ACC in New Zealand for business owners - Guest Sophie Logie Senior Associate CavellLeitch
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we discuss: · What does ACC cover in NZ · What does an employer need to cover ...
How to create a global brand - Guest Mons Royale Founder & CEO Hamish Acland (who did it)
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mons Royale had aspirations to be a global brand in year one. In this conversation with Hamish Aclan...
Why you should come to the SME&E Festival - content, seating configuration, workshops and ticket inclusions
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Craig quickly chats about the Auckland SME&E Festival, ticket options, ticket inclusions, workshop c...
How to start a business with confidence - Guest StartupNZ Programme Manager Richard Liew
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about starting your own business? SME&E have teamed up with Startup NZ to ...
How to bootstrap a business and scale to range a food based product in over 300 stores - Guest Matt Melville Founder of Rum and Que
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you need advice from a business owner who started in his kitchen filling up bags of Rub to mass p...
How to access Government funding for your business - Guest James Bennie | Business Growth Manager WellingtonNZ
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what funding is available for your business? James Bennie is the Business Gro...
How to start a business | The highs | The lows | and everything in between - Guest Ash Razmi Founder Bootleg Jerky Co
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ash Razmi, is a true entrepreneur! This story is about Bootleg Jerky Co, an award-winning Beef...
What is the SME&E Festival? - This podcast will help you understand why attending SME&E Festival is a great idea.
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
7 Headline presenters | 26 workshops | 1 expert business panel | 1 networking party | 2 Days |...
How to develop a more profitable business - Guest Miriam Hewson Founder of Futureproof Concepts
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about managing cash, knowing what you should be charging for your time and yo...
Digital Marketing Secrets - Guest Co- Founder Aro Digital & Kepla Jonty Hodge
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a journey with Jonty Hodge, co-founder of Aro Digital and Kepla. Armed with...
How to manage an organisational restructure both from an employee and employer perspective - Guest Sophie Logie Employment Law Senior Associate - Guest Sophie Logie Employment Law Senior Associate
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we focus on organisational/business restructures, the process an employer needs to ...
How to be a more effective leader - Guest Ngahihi o te ra Bidois International keynote speaker, professional director, board chair, entrepreneur
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leader, motivational speaker, author, businessman, entrepreneur, professional Speaker, scholar, colu...
How to track your social media ad spend using google analytics - Guest David Remmerswaal Founder Dimple Digital
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is focused on why you should be tracking the performance of your ad spend to optimise r...
Entrepreneurial insights from the founder & creator of one of NZ's most successful start-ups (My Food Bag) - Guest Cecilia Robinson
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is loaded with amazing business insights, that will add value to new business owners, s...
How to build beautiful websites that genrate traffic - Grant Johnson CEO & Co-Founder Rocketspark
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we have the CEO, and Co-founder of Rocketspark, Grant Johnson - Rocketspark was ...
What is B-Corp? Tim Jones the Grow Good Guy defines what B-Corp is and how it can benefit a business of any size.
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In late 2021 we spoke with Tim Jones - The Grow Good Guy, and our chat was focused on B-Corp, what i...
Employment Law NZ with Sophie Logie - How to terminate an employee agreement, how to issue a warning, I have been wrongfully dismissed what can I do?
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Sophie Logie from CavellLeith about employment issues that don't get ...
How to generate more sales - Guest Ian Cartwright Author of The 6 Fundamentals of Sales Know-How
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest Ian Cartwright, in today’s episode, we chat to him about his brand-new book 6 Fundam...
The best FREE marketing tactic using Google Business Profile - Guest David Remmerswaal Founder Dimple Digital
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we focus on Google Business Profile, with special guest David Remmerswaal Founde...
How to develop your side hustle into a business. What is AI and did you know you already use it. How to scale a business - Guest CK Lee Tech Entrepreneur Founder Taggun & TagTeam AI
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CK started Taggun in 2017 as a side gig to automate receipt scanning for other tech companies. In 20...
How to create a sales process that will help convert more leads into revenue - Guest Flavio Hangarter
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have Flavio Hangarter a sales expert answering three questions about developing a...
How to develop the framework to create a successful business with the end in mind - Guest Chris Whelan Founder Centre of Business Excellence
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a business idea but no idea how to start, this episode will help develop the framework n...
How to start your own podcast for free - Guest Anamari Fanthorpe Digital Boost & Craig
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to create/start your own podcast for FREE! If you have considered creating a podcast and w...
How to be a successful leader. Entrepreneur & small business tips. How data can help grow your business - Guest CARMEN VICELICH – GLOBAL CEO AND FOUNDER
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, our SME&E podcast guest is Carmen Vicelich, the founder of two globally successful busine...
Employment Law Episode 1 - Short term employment agreements, how to manage a bad hire, Vaccine Mandates - Guest Sophie Logie Senior Associate at Cavell Leitch
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie Logie, a Senior Associate at Cavell Leitch, is an expert in employment law and has donated so...
SME&E Festival Podcast Trailer - What you can expect in each episode
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This short episode is explinaing what you can expect from our podcast..
How to overcome business challenges - Guest Sarah Heine CEO Biopolymer Network
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When your business is solving a complex problem, it comes with challenges; Our guest Sarah Heine, CE...
Expert marketing, strategy & brand hacks from 6 experts to help your business now!
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode focuses on marketing, brand and strategy; If you need some marketing or brand advice...
100% of 27Seconds wine profits go towards ending modern day slavery - Guest Alanna Chapman Co-Founder 27Seconds
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that every 27seconds, somewhere in the world, a vulnerable person is trafficked or sold...
How to increase your social media, Google and website click throughs - Guest David Remmerswaal Founder Dimple
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A headline on your website is a variable that keeps people on your site; the headline on your Facebo...
How to create a successful startup - Guest Toby Skilton Founder Mutu & MenuAid
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Toby's first startup Mutu began life as an app that allows you to lend and rent everyday items that ...
How can an Economic Development Agency support your business? - Guest Andrew Wilson CEO Rotorua Economic Development
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what an Economic Development Agency (EDA) is and how it can help an SME? Did you know th...
How to increase your Facebook group numbers without paying a cent to Meta - Guest Sarah Colcord Founder Chooice (NZ largest FB Group 500K members)
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are trying to grow your digital presence this podcast will help you understand how our guest ...
How to apply for the Covid 19 Support Payment - Guest Miriam Hewson
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Miriam Hewson founder of Futureproof Concepts talks us through the new Covid 19 Support Payment avai...
Annah Stretton - 30 years in the fashion industry, the entrepreneurial journey, business advice and how her new book Grit Before Grace can help your business.
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Self-belief and the unwillingness to give up in the face of adversity are some of the topics we disc...
How to create a digital marketing strategy - Guest David Remerswaal Founder Dimple
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a digital marketing strategy? With the help of Davif the founder of Dimple (digital made...
How to protect your business - Guest Julia Vahry Founder of Vahry Insurance
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have the correct insurance to cover your SME if you are hit with a unexpected health issue?...
Cloudbased Accounting Software for beginners - Guest Miriam Hewson Founder Futureproof Concepts Ltd
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first of our "how to" Monday podcasts and today we are lucky to have Miriam Hewson Founder of Fu...
How to create and grow a digital business organically - Special Guest Priscilla Chand Founder of Hire Her
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Todays guest is Priscilla Chand Founder of Hire Her, we discuss how to start a business from stratch...
How to incorporate wellbeing into your workplace - Guest Philly Powell founder of the Wellbeing Tick
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Philly Powell is a self proclaimed Wellbeing Junkie, award winning Wellbeing expert and founder of t...
How to develop an idea into a successful business - Guest Haka Tourism Group Founder Ryan Sanders
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's more important now than ever before to keep moving forward, when obstacles are in your way, we ...
Tourism future, sidehustles, staff culture and strategic planning with MDA Group Director Tak Mutu
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we chat about managing staff during a crisis, what the future of tourism may hold an...
Social Media Marketing Hacks - Guest Wendy Thompson Founder of Socialites (award winning social media agency)
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We chat about simple and cost effect social media marketing tactics that can help your business crea...
How to hire a freelancer to help your business grow - Guest Connar Finlayson Founder Unicorn Factory
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are thinking about hiring your first employee and are worried you may not have enough work, o...
How to optimize your LinkedIn profile to generate more value for your business - Guest Glenn Marvin Founder of Konnector
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you optimized your LinkedIn profile to ensure you are getting the most amount of value? ...
Why workplace Wellbeing will help your business grow - Guest NZ Xero MD Craig Hudson
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The focus of our conversation was on Workplace Wellbeing. Podcast Guest - Craig Hudson Managing Dire...
How to minimise risk with event specific insurance
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with Stu Hartley founder of Event Cover. Event Cover solely focuses on insur...
How to create disruptive, unconventional marketing and brand campaigns - Guest Justine Troy Founder 42 Below Vodka
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you hard about the 42 Below Vodka story out of New Zealand? Justine Troy (our gues...
What is Bootstrapping - Guest Flavio Hangarter
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we focus on Bootstrapping a business, what is means and how you can do it. In additi...
What is Cryptocurrency? Janine Grainger Co-Founder of EasyCrypto explains how they can help your crypto journey.
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are super lucky to chat with Co-founder of Easy Crypto Janine Grainger. If starting a...
What is B Corp and why is it a good idea for your business?
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what B corp is? Wondering if it will add value to you business? H...
How to borrow money for your small business
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a small business and have considered borrowing money/raising capital to grow? Have tradition...
Beginner Level Search Engine Optimisation for Small Businesses
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you always think that you needed a website to be able to optimise your business online? Think ag...
How to create a billion dollar export business
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about global brand development, raising capital and the process you need to consider t...
How to create a sales process and simple sales tactics to help amplify your businesses revenue.
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a great podcast if you need help generating sales! Do you have a sales strategy Do ...
How to develop your business idea into a real business - Guest Richard Liew
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a business idea and have been wondering how to ideate that into reality? Are y...
How to develop a Brand and Business Strategy for your business - Guests Oho Founders Tabitha Harris & Rachel Taulelei
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a business or brand strategy? If you are wondering whether or not your small busin...
Small business marketing tactics - Guest Mike Hutcheson Former MD Saatchi & Saatchi. Founder Colenso BBDO
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to market your small business.If anyone can help you with marketing it's Mike Hutcheson, fo...
Small Business Structure & Managing Cash During Crisis
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SME&E Festival Podcast Guest Miriam Hewson - The perfect podcast for a small business or e...
How to create your brand story - Guest Cassie Roma
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why having a strong brand story is more important than ever! Episode one of the SME&E Festival ...