Taming The Ferrets
Episodes
Taming the Infrastructure - Pienaar Piso
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pienaar Piso is a prominent businessman and entrepreneur based in Hamilton, New Zealand. Originally from South Africa, he emigrated as a teenager and ...
Taming the Chaos - Steve Fallon
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Fallon is an online marketing guru. Serving many businesses over the years and adding to top and bottom lines. With a history in...
Taming the CBD : Vanessa Williams
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa dives into what HCBA and a BID means for the development of the city. She also mentions more than once that Hamilton is New Zealand's fas...
Taming the Community Service: Paul Tierney
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A dairy farm in Taranaki served as the back drop for growing up for this now retired Police officer. After working on the land in horticult...
Taming the Heating and Cooling: Jujhar Singh Randhawa
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jujhar is accomplished entrepreneur, chairman, advisory board member, Justice of the peace, event organizer and community leader. Since arriving...
Taming the Community: Bevan Rakoia
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine leaving behind a flourishing career in global hotel management to champion the needs of Pacific communities. Bevan did just that. From his rol...
Taming the Broker: Teresa Jacobs
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can passion, perseverance, and strategic planning truly transform a career across vastly different fields? Join us as we uncover the remarkable journe...
Taming the Lawn: Michael Sievwright
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how to turn a small-town business into a global powerhouse? Michael, CEO of Trimax, reveals the secrets behind the company's meteoric ri...
Taming the Investments: Hayley Nelson
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the rolling pastures of Taranaki to the bustling investment scene in Tauranga, Hayley Nelson's tale is one of remarkable transformation and tenac...
Taming the Rehab: Michelle Watson
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stepping out from behind the bank counter and into the sports arena, our latest guest is someone who epitomizes the art of career reinvention. Discove...
Taming the Pharmacy: Sam Appleford
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step into a knowledgeable yet enjoyable podcast experience with our guest, Sam Appleford, the astute owner of a pharmacy group spanning across Taurang...
Taming the Investigations: Nick Kerr
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a society where trust matters most, Nick Kerr's company, International Private Investigations (IPI), shines as a reliable source, fixing issues tha...
Taming the Tradie (and Wine)
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for tradies and emerging tradies (and Wine and Cocktail lovers out there) and more importantly those trying to tame your spouse!...
Taming the Games: Kelly Schischka
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode of the podcast as we sit down with Kelly Schischka, the driving force behind the Zespri AIMS Games, one of New Zealand's large...
Taming the Bank: Nick Hosking
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Hoskings is a Commercial Growth Manager at Kiwibank. Looking for money to do the things you want to do in business.Starting out as a Branch Manag...
Taming the Entrepreneur: Emil Verster
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emil Verster is a serial entrepreneur, strategic maximser and a global changemaker.When it comes to making a difference in the world, Emil really does...
Taming the Kiwifruit: Colin Bond
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you provide Vitamin C to the whole world? Colin Bond not only has the answer, but he makes it happen.After decades of success in the Financial ...
Taming the Business: Valerie Rowe-Mitchell
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you look at your life, what are you REFUSING to see?' This episode of Taming the Ferrets is going to take your thinking to a whole new level.Meet...
Taming the Earth: Phil Holland
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare to dive into a wormhole of wonder.Phill Holland is a man who likes to discover what lies beneath. I doesn't matter whether you're an entrepren...
Taming the Seas: Tony Plank
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Take a deep breath...because Tony Plank will take you to a whole new world.Tony's story is in-depth, fascinating and awe-inspiring. This episode of Ne...
Taming the Events: Ben Calvert
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get your tickets for the most insightful and revealing insight into the sports and event industry you will ever hear.Ben Calvert is the founder of dis...
Taming the Brokers: Steven Matthews
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brace yourself - you're about to step into the fascinating (and lucrative) world of business brokerage. Steven Matthews, head of LINK Business Brokers...
Taming the Generosity: Rohan McCloskey
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face, this episode should really be called UNtamed Generosity, because the amount of giving and positive impact generated by our guest is on a w...
Taming the Fitness: Jimmy August
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare to think about health and fitness in a totally different way.Jimmy August was on a mission to create New Zealand’s first purpose-built, full...
Taming the High Performers: Jacinta Horan
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a high-performer? In this episode of Taming the Ferrets, we reveal the secrets to high-performing success in sports, business and at home.J...
Taming the Treetops: James Fitzgerald
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2008, James Fitzgerald was a young guy with a bold vision:To create a visitor experience that was so removed from the real world that it would beco...
Taming the Organisation: Kanuka Leadership
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many organisations talk about wellbeing and leadership, but few have it as part of their DNA.bring a powerful, unique and researched-backed philosophy...
Taming the Talent: Ryan + Alexander
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Your future is their business.Kiri Burney and Bernadette Ryan-Hopkins are the top talent hunters in the Bay of Plenty. They do recruitment with a diff...
Taming the Action: Robin Olivier
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robin Olivier is the epitome of failing fast...and failing forward.Back in his native South Africa, Robin was left heartbroken and broke after every b...
Taming the Property: Janine Evans
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Property management isn't just bricks and mortar...it's about making a house into a home.When Janine Evans launched Evans Property Management, she was...
Taming the Mindset: Gail Page
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine having a workplace culture where people actually ENJOY being at work?!A place where your teams feel appreciated, engaged, and inspired to exce...
Taming the Culture: Josh Turner
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Turner is a pioneer of the future of work. He's an expert in unlocking individual's strengths and increasing team performance. But is it REALLY p...
Taming the Magic: Melanie Quin
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Quin is a woman on a mission. A chance encounter with a stranger led to a life-changing decision to leave the comfort of her office job and em...
Taming the Gee 'n' T's: Ash Gee
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"We should open a bar" is a phrase that most people have said at least once in their lives.But Ash Gee actually went and DID IT.Not only did Ash launc...
Taming the Media: Alan Neben
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Taming the Ferrets, New Zealand's "Most Awarding" Business Podcast!Taming the Ferrets is hosted by Guinness World Record Holder, Investor, ...
Taming the Chamber: Matt Cowley
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Taming the Ferrets, New Zealand's "Most Awarding" Business Podcast!Taming the Ferrets is hosted by Guinness World Record Holder, Investor, ...