Ahead of the return of Supercars’ to Taupō this weekend, BEIA get under the hood of Tony Quinn to find out what makes him tick. Tony has developed a motorsport empire in New Zealand, including Hampton Downs, Taupō International and the acclaimed Highlands Motorsport Parks. Here Tony chats with Lisa Hopkins about the secrets of his entrepreneurial success, opens up about his legacy and shares his views on the new F1 season and regulations.

Recorded with thanks to our friends at Frank Podcasts.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike sits down with Sam Holdich from Wētā Workshop Unleashed, where imagination meets execution and events. Sam shares how the world-renowned creative studio transforms its magic into unforgettable experiences — and also some great tales of previous employment.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike chats with Tony Ujdur, Director of High Performance Travel & Events, about delivering premium, bespoke experiences for clients who expect excellence. Also about the joys of starting an events company right at the onset of Covid and how that helped him find the best people around.

A lively chat with some great true yarns.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daz Martin gives Mike a peek behind the curtain at one of New Zealand’s most active corporate event programmes. Daz brings great experience to his role at Spark and he's a fantastic chat.

This yarn was almost twice as long as what we've released here and it was really tough choosing what to cut to get it somewhat closer to ten minutes!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlotte Mills joins Mike to talk about Auckland’s positioning on the world stage. As Business Development Manager for Auckland Convention Bureau, Charlotte discusses her role in the business and how she has lost her voice - Spolier: it was karaoke.

A fun chat this one!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Minogue chats with Henry Horne, the new Sales Manager at Southland Transport World — one of the country’s most unique event venues and private collections. From vintage trucks to large-scale functions, Henry shares his fascinating background and what he's looking forward to in his new role.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Minogue sits down with Seamus Marten, Founder and Director of B2B Speakers, a new player shaking up the corporate speaking scene. Seamus shares how the idea grew from a podcast into a fast-growing business, why the old model needed disruption and how business isn't easy!

A must-listen for anyone looking to bring sharper storytelling, stronger connections, and better value to their events.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seamus Marten grabs a few minutes to talk MEETINGS 2025 with BEIA’s Head of Event Delivery, Chris Peak and Exhibition Manager, Michelle Bird, before being joined by leaders from the business events ecosystem, René de Monchy, Scott Tasker and Sven Bossu, to unpack the trends, investments, and opportunities shaping the sector and in particular, Aotearoa New Zealand’s place on the global stage.

https://www.beia.co.nz/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.