Sayers Conversaytions with Russel Howcroft

For episode 57 of Sayers Conversaytions we are continuing our special edition IWD podcast series, SayHERs, for a final bonus episode. The team at Sayers hope that this series has engaged you through diverse perspectives and stories, and helped to spark conversation around this year's International Women’s Day. In the final episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Emma Press, APAC Vice President...

For episode 56 of Sayers Conversaytions we are continuing our special edition IWD podcast series, SayHERs, to celebrate and spark conversation around this year's International Women’s Day, which is today! At Sayers, we value storytelling and sharing diverse perspectives. We hope this series has engaged, educated and challenged you. In the fifth episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Mel Silva...

For episode 55 of Sayers Conversaytions we are continuing our special edition IWD podcast series, SayHERs, to celebrate and spark conversation around this years upcoming International Women’s Day. In the fourth episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Mim Haysom, EGM Brand & Customer Experience of Suncorp Group, about the benefits of investing in women's sport, the importance of grassroots...

For episode 54 of Sayers Conversaytions we are continuing our special edition IWD podcast series, SayHERs, to celebrate and spark conversation around this year's upcoming International Women’s Day. In the third episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Catherine Fitzpatrick, founder of Flequity Ventures and government advisor for The National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children, abou...

For episode 53 of Sayers Conversaytions we are continuing our special edition IWD podcast series, SayHERs, to celebrate and spark conversation around this years upcoming International Women’s Day.  In the third episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Taryn Pieterse, Investment Principal at Rampersand, about some of their favourite female entrepreneurs who have found success by solving a personal a...

For episode 52 of Sayers Conversaytions we are launching a different kind of podcast. Rachel Tucker will be hosting this special edition podcast series called SayHERs, to celebrate and spark conversation around this years upcoming International Women’s Day. The theme of this years IWD is ‘Invest in Women’, so we will be speaking to inspiring business, community and cultural leaders about their exp...

For episode 51 of Sayers Conversaytions, Russel Howcroft chats with Paul Guerra, Chief Executive of Victorian Chamber of Commerce. The two discuss the hallmarks of successful leadership, the opportunities that have risen for Victorian businesses and what the future holds for this ever changing city.

For episode 50 of Sayers Conversaytions, Russel Howcroft is joined by Co Founder of Four Pillars Gin and Liquid Ideas, Stuart Gregor.  Have a listen to hear where Stuart started his successful career, what he knows to be true in the world of liquor, advertising and brand, and the incredible power of storytelling.

For episode 49 of Sayers Conversaytions, Russel Howcroft continues our special "The Innovators" series talking to Leigh Jasper, Co-Founder of Aconex. The two touch on various topics, such as the importance of sales and innovation, the role of the state in fostering entrepreneurship, and the need for embracing failure as part of the entrepreneurial journey. Enjoy!

Episode 48 finds us in a highly insightful converSAYtion between Russel Howcroft and CMO of Medibank, Fiona le brocq. The pair highlight the important role of creativity, research, customer-centricity in effective marketing and brand management, and most importantly, the power of trust during challenging times.

For episode 47 of Sayers Conversaytions, we continue our 'What I Know to be True' series with seasoned marketing expert Andrew Nowicki, Director of Growth Scope.  Russel Howcroft and Andrew delved into the dynamic world of marketing, exploring the evolving marketing landscape, emphasising the enduring value of brands, the thrill of creative risk, and the importance of well-defined metrics...

For episode 46 of Sayers Conversaytions, we begin our 'What I Know to be True' series with a very special guest and CMO of Bulla Dairy Foods, Michael Magee. Michael and Russel Howcroft discuss the complexities of modern day marketing and the importance of data-driven decisions, creativity, and adaptability in building successful brands in 2023. Enjoy!

For episode 45 of Sayers Conversaytions, we continue our special "The Innovators" series with Nick Morgan, Founder and CEO of Vudoo. Russel Howcroft and Nick chat about his early career, his passion for brand and creativity, and what inspired him to create Vudoo as the world was becoming more and more digitised. Have a listen to hear Nick's aspirations for Vudoo, who it's for and h...

For episode 44 of Sayers Conversaytions, Russel Howcroft is joined by Greg Basser, a seasoned film industry expert who dives deep into the inner workings of the movie business. From leveraging Government incentives to fostering homegrown writing talent, Greg's insights and keen eye on global trends illuminate the dynamic landscape of filmmaking. Have a listen and see where Greg hopes to see Au...

For episode 43 of Sayers Conversaytions, Russel Howcroft is joined by John Daly, CEO and Founder of Listcorp.  Listcorp is a digital platform designed to help listed companies effectively communicate with the worlds investors, and in return, making investors more productive. The two discuss the desired growth plan for Listcorp and how it will continue to provide better insight and access to inform...

For episode 42 of Sayers Conversaytions, and for our next chat in "The Innovators" series, Russel Howcroft is joined by co-Founder and co-CEO of FourthRev, Omar de Silva. FourthRev was built to reimagine education for the digital age. Partnering with some of the worlds most prestigious schools, they prioritise individual needs and outcomes, with a focus on growth, creation and success. The...

For episode 41 of Sayers Conversaytions, "The Innovators" series continues with Russel Howcroft and Michael Tutek, Co-founder and CEO of Preezie. During their chat, Michael discusses the unique services they offer, their focus on customer success, and how they can use quiz data to provide product recommendations to retailers. Have a listen and gain an understanding as to why people buy, wh...

For episode 40 of Sayers Conversaytions, "The Innovators" series continues with Russel Howcroft being joined by Ben Pfisterer, Co-founder and CEO of Zeller. Zeller's mission is to simplify financial services for businesses, and Ben discusses the importance of helping businesses understand and predict their cash flow through tools and insights.  Looking ahead, Ben explains where his vis...

For episode 39 of Sayers Conversaytions, Russel Howcroft talks about all things Artificial Intelligence with special guest, Matt Kuperholz.  Matt, who is an AI scientist and advisor, discuses with Russel the importance of ethics, governance, and transparency in AI development, emphasising on responsibility and how to build overall trust surrounding AI. Have a listen to gain an insight on what impa...

For episode 38 of Sayers Conversaytions, Russel Howcroft continues "The Innovators" series with Michael Nuciforo, Founder and CEO of Thriday. After struggling first hand themselves, the team at Thriday have created a productivity tool that eliminates financial admin that helps clients focus on their growth and success. Join Russel and Michael as they talk through how the business operates,...

For episode 37 of Sayers Conversaytions, our, “The Innovators” series continues with Tim Washington, Founder and CEO of JET Charge. As Australia’s market leader in Electric Vehicle charging, Russel Howcroft and Tim take the time to discuss how the company has grown since launching in 2013, the next steps and possible challenges of a world transitioning into EV, and what we could expect to see in t...

For Episode 36 of Sayers Conversaytions, our, “The Innovators” series continues with Tessa Court, Founder and CEO of IntelligenceBank.  IntelligenceBank is Australia's leading digital asset management and marketing operations software platform, helping big brands produce brand and legal approved content, faster.   Russel Howcroft joins Tessa for a chat about her impressive career within the wo...

Russel is joined by James Wright, CEO of Sayers Wealth and Chair of Asthma Australia. Sayers Wealth is an investment and wealth advisory business, focussing on strategic private wealth management, investment solutions and family wealth advising.

Episode 34 of Sayers Conversaytions, is a special edition called “The Innovators” because from time to time, we come across some seriously cool inventions that we believe make outstanding conversaytions! Today, Russel is joined by Dennis Savic, Founder, Inventor and CEO of Savic Motorcycles. At 14, Dennis had a dream to design and develop his own motorcycle. Fast forward 16 years, having identifie...

Russel is joined by Ben Krasnostein, Founder and Managing Director of Kilara Capital. Kilara Capital is an impact investment firm focused on creating investment opportunities and sustainable infrastructure solutions on a path towards a zero carbon future.