Welcome to the latest episode of Accidental Business Owners presented by Icehouse.

The premise of the show is that last year we left their 9 to 5s to go all in on the podcast – and thought it would be interesting to document our journey.

Last year we also started working with a business and mindset coach Di Foster, who you might remember as a B2B guest, and quickly realized she was the perfect foil to help us work through all the highs and lows of running a business.

This episode is a 1-on-1 with Seamus and Di.

These chats are both pretty raw and there's a good dose of emotion sprinkled throughout which took Seamus a bit by surprise.

This year we've linked up with Icehouse which is a community for kiwis wanting to take their business to the next level. Their practical programmes, one-on-one business coaching and short workshops are designed specifically for people who own and manage their businesses, and the leaders they back to get things done. It's challenging, it's supportive and it's all about growing smarter and faster.

To learn more, visit Icehouse | Where Kiwi Businesses Grow Smarter & Faster

Accidental Business Owners features our business and mindset coach Di Foster and she is teaming up with our mate Sophie for an epic cause.

Two years ago, Sophie's mum was diagnosed with breast cancer – and while she watched her mum at her worst as she went through surgery, chemo and radiation – she also saw her dad quietly fall apart. He didn’t know how to process his emotions or who to turn to.

It made Sophie wonder - if nine Kiwi women are diagnosed with breast cancer every single day, why aren’t we having more conversations that include the men in their lives?

So she did something about it – and created an epic event in Christchurch that brings it all together - the Tits and Tees Tournament. It involves 18 holes of golf, beers and lunch. Last year she raised $45,000 for the Beast Cancer Foundation, and this year the goal is 50k!

We think it's a brilliant concept and Sophie is a legend that needs your support...

Check it out here: https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/fundraisers/sophiejordan

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Darren Bazeley is the coach of the All Whites and has been one of the key figures in New Zealand Football across the last 15 years.

In this episode we hear the best stories from his 400+ games of professional football in England, what he learned from Graham Taylor and Anthony Hudson, what went wrong with the NZ Knights and what’s going right with Auckland FC, and we put some context around Chris Wood’s incredible season in England.

In the second half we talk about the All Whites, who are on the cusp of qualifying for their first World Cup in 16 years, the current state of football in New Zealand and what the All Whites coach really does.

As the OG Between Two Beers listeners will know, we started as a football podcast, and it was great to go back to our roots in this one and chat through Darren’s remarkable path to the top of NZ Football.

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Enjoy.

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In the wake of the resignation of Greg Foran from Air NZ Steve and Seamus talk about the 'Between Two Beers Curse' and if Paddy Gower belongs in the conversation.

They also talk about how many haircuts Steve has left, how they get guests, answer questions from the audience, and reminisce on nights at The Outback Inn.

🔹 How cringe is Steve's voice note to Lorde?

🔹 What gift did Seamus surprise Steve with?

🔹 Who has a good Outback Inn story?

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This week on Between Two Beers we're re-releasing one of our favourite all time episodes with Dame Sarai Bareman which was recorded on the morning of the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final in Auckland in August 2023.

Sarai is one of the most powerful and influential women in world sport and has been FIFA’s Chief Women’s Football Officer since the role was first created in 2016.

Her mandate included doubling the sport's global female player base from 30 million to 60 million and she's ultimately responsible for all levels of the game – from grassroots through to elite international competition – across 200 countries, it's quite a big gig!

In this episode we talk about her relationship with her brother, UFC superstar coach Eugene Bareman – and their humble beginnings, how she worked her way up from a bank teller in West Auckland to the biggest job in women’s football, the misogyny, corruption and abuse she encountered along the way and all the best ‘pinch yourself’ moments from her epic rise including the chaos and stress caused by the Auckland shootings on the morning of the opening match of the World Cup in New Zealand

This one was pretty special – and after making it to the end – you'll be able to see why Sarai holds the position she does. 

She’s sharp, articulate, empathetic and perhaps most importantly, authentic. There’s no FIFA talking points in this one, it’s Sarai Bareman as you’ve never heard her before. 

If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.

This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!

Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.

Enjoy.

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This week on Between Two Beers we're re-releasing one of our favourite all time episodes with Dame Sarai Bareman which was recorded on the morning of the FIFA Women's World Cup semi-final in Auckland in August 2023.

Sarai is one of the most powerful and influential women in world sport and has been FIFA’s Chief Women’s Football Officer since the role was first created in 2016.

Her mandate included doubling the sport's global female player base from 30 million to 60 million and she's ultimately responsible for all levels of the game – from grassroots through to elite international competition – across 200 countries, it's quite a big gig!

In this episode we talk about her relationship with her brother, UFC superstar coach Eugene Bareman – and their humble beginnings, how she worked her way up from a bank teller in West Auckland to the biggest job in women’s football, the misogyny, corruption and abuse she encountered along the way and all the best ‘pinch yourself’ moments from her epic rise including the chaos and stress caused by the Auckland shootings on the morning of the opening match of the World Cup in New Zealand

This one was pretty special – and after making it to the end – you'll be able to see why Sarai holds the position she does. 

She’s sharp, articulate, empathetic and perhaps most importantly, authentic. There’s no FIFA talking points in this one, it’s Sarai Bareman as you’ve never heard her before. 

If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.

This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!

Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.

Enjoy.

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Welcome to the latest episode of Accidental Business Owners presented by The Icehouse.

In this episode we talk about financial breakthroughs, unreasonable goals, and how it feels to turn a side hustle into a full-time job.

The Icehouse is a community for kiwis wanting to take their business to the next level. Their practical programmes, one-on-one business coaching and short workshops are designed specifically for people who own and manage their businesses, and the leaders they back to get things done. It's challenging, it's supportive and it's all about growing smarter and faster.

To learn more, visit Icehouse | Where Kiwi Businesses Grow Smarter & Faster

Accidental Business Owners features our business and mindset coach Di Foster and she is teaming up with our mate Sophie for an epic cause.

Two years ago, Sophie's mum was diagnosed with breast cancer – and while she watched her mum at her worst as she went through surgery, chemo and radiation – she also saw her dad quietly fall apart. He didn’t know how to process his emotions or who to turn to.

It made Sophie wonder - if nine Kiwi women are diagnosed with breast cancer every single day, why aren’t we having more conversations that include the men in their lives?

So she did something about it – and created an epic event in Christchurch that brings it all together - the Tits and Tees Tournament. It involves 18 holes of golf, beers and lunch. Last year she raised $45,000 for the Beast Cancer Foundation, and this year the goal is 50k!

We think it's a brilliant concept and Sophie is a legend that needs your support...

Check it out here: https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/fundraisers/sophiejordan

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Lance O’Sullivan is New Zealand racing royalty. A Hall of Fame jockey, who is the son of a Hall of Fame trainer.

Lance was born to racing and from his first race in 1980, wins and records fell to him as if by right. He was a champion jockey a record twelve times, had six wins in a day on five occasions, 62 Group One wins (including 10 in Australia) and from start to finish – rode nearly 2,500 winners.

In this episode we learn why Lance wakes up at 3.30am and why Damien McKenzie is often at his house, how he won the Japan Cup on Horlicks in 1989 in front of 140,000 people, his feelings on finishing second behind Bonecrusher in the ‘race of the century’, how his wife Bridgette turned the Red Barn into one of NZ’s best wedding venues, the state of the racing industry in NZ, animal welfare, family and so much more.

This was a ripper of a chat – and Lance was the perfect guest to take us behind the scenes of the racing world.

If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.

This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!

Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.

Enjoy.

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In this episode of Hambassadors, Steve and Seamus share behind-the-scenes stories from their night at The Halberg Awards—including presenting an award, unexpected moments with Dan Carter, Richie McCaw, and Valerie Adams, and Steve’s autocue blunder on stage.

They also react to the feedback from their Greg Foran episode, discuss what really goes on at New Zealand’s biggest sports awards, and bring their signature banter to another classic conversation.

🔹 What went wrong with the autocue?

🔹 What did Dan Carter & Richie McCaw say backstage?

🔹 How did their Greg Foran episode resonate with listeners?

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Sharyn Casey is one of New Zealand's best-known and most-loved broadcasters.

A few months ago, she pulled the curtain down on a near 20-year career at The Edge radio station - and this is her first interview since stepping away.

In this episode we talk about why she left and what’s next, her best and worst moments on air, that time she dropped a c-bomb on live TV, teenage gangster Sharyn from Timaru, panic attacks while hosting Dancing with the Stars, Will Ferrell, Guy Williams, The Trainee Sexologist with Morgan Penn, and her journey to wellness through her Better Me (Hopefully) podcast.

Sharyn is a blast and this was such a fun chat filled with laughs and depth. She is a bucketful of energy in the best possible way.

If you'd like to get one of our epic guests in to MC or Speak at your function or event, flick us a message by going to B2Bspeakers.co.nz.

This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!

Between Two Beers is now part of the Acast Creator Network, listen wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on YouTube.

Enjoy.

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This week we both have a chat with Di individually! These chats are both pretty raw and there's a good dose of emotion sprinkled throughout.

First up is Steve who talks about his experience juggling a young family and running a business, and in the second half Seamus talks about his complicated relationship with being seen and finding his voice.

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