Taming The Ferrets

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 entrepreneur, a parent, backyard garden enthusiast, a landscaper, horticulturist or a large scale farmer...prepare to be inspired, amazed and shocked. Just try not to soil yourself. Two years ago, Phil had no idea what a commercial wormfarm was. Today, he is...

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 New Zealand's fastest-growing business podcast focuses on a man who followed a passion and achieved a huge dream against almost unbeatable odds. As a recreational diver for nearly 20 years the lure of owning his own business attracted him to purchase...

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 disruptive event ticketing company, Flicket. Flicket helps event companies and sports connect directly with their fanbase, through an exceptional digital experience. This leads to increased revenue, improvements in cash flow and happier fans. Ben and h...

Brace yourself - you're about to step into the fascinating (and lucrative) world of business brokerage. Steven Matthews, head of LINK Business Brokers Bay of Plenty, takes you on a head-spinning, jaw-dropping journey that spans around the world - via some Russian airfields and Papamoa beach. LINK Business Brokers Bay of Plenty are the leading specialists in buying and selling businesses, with the...

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 whole different level. Meet Rohan McCloskey, CEO and Co-Founder of GoGenerosity - a groundbreaking company that is making generosity an easy as part of your everyday activities and experiences, and making a huge, tangible difference to the lives of lo...

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, fully integrated health, wellbeing and movement hub. He knew how important it was to disrupt a fitness industry that is built on quick-fixes, unrealistic expectations and chiselled abs that hide an empty soul. So he created ReDefined: a vision, a dedicati...

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. Jacinta Horan is the owner of Bureta Physio, and one of New Zealand's most distinguished Physiotherapist. A veteran of the Rio and Tokyo Olympics and The Commonwealth Games, she knows what it takes to succeed in the most demanding environments. In th...

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 become the most premium and sought-after experience in the whole of New Zealand. An experience so bold that adventure, education, conservation, natural beauty and people would collide to create an experience with no peers…so he got to work. What followe...

Many organisations talk about wellbeing and leadership, but few have it as part of their DNA. bring a powerful, unique and researched-backed philosophy to high-performing organisations. In this enlightening episode of Taming the Ferrets, learn how the Kanuka Founders, Wiremu and Steve educate and empower Kaiwhakahaere (Leaders) and Te Hunga Tautoko (Teams) to stay well, maximise team performance a...

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 difference. Their world-class recruitment firm, Ryan + Alexander is disrupting the market and delivering talent on demand. But what does it take to create and maintain truly unstoppable skills and talents in a post-COVID world? This hard-hitting, insigh...

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 business he started fell apart around him. He picked himself up, followed a passion and tried a new approach...and he hasn't looked back since. Starting with nothing but a dream and $500, Robin built and scaled a nationwide tech empire. This gave Rob...

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 determined to blaze a trail and disrupt an industry that had become overrun with distrust and mismanagement. Armed with expert knowledge of a sector going through rapid transformation, and the desire to become not just a propery manager but a trust...

Imagine having a workplace culture where people actually ENJOY being at work?! A place where your teams feel appreciated, engaged, and inspired to excel, mutual trust and respect is the norm, diversity and inclusion is a priority and psychological safety exists in abundance. It might sound impossible, but communication and mindset coach Gail Page can make seemingly impossible things happen. In thi...

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 possible for any business to create a winning culture? Josh reveals the secrets behind moving past empty motivational phrases, and delivering true financial and wellbeing success. He holds nothing back as he tells us why organisations need to tame the...

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 embark upon a quest to bring joy to the people who need it most. Melanie set out on her own to create a charity with a unique and powerful purpose: To give people who have been diagnosed with a terminal disease one final day of pure magic. This would b...

"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 launch a bar (Miss Gee's) with NO previous hospitality experience, NO connections and NO understanding of the skills she would need to be successful... But she was also immediately hit with the Covid lockdowns leaving her fledgling business tilting on t...

Welcome to Taming the Ferrets, New Zealand's "Most Awarding" Business Podcast! Taming the Ferrets is hosted by Guinness World Record Holder, Investor, and Bestselling Author, Freddie Bennett. Episode 2 reveals the secrets behind one of New Zealand's most powerful organisations. Alan Neben is the owner of Bay of Plenty business news, and numerous other high-profile publications. Growing up in a pub...

Welcome to Taming the Ferrets, New Zealand's "Most Awarding" Business Podcast! Taming the Ferrets is hosted by Guinness World Record Holder, Investor, and Bestselling Author, Freddie Bennett. Episode 1 aims for the top and takes no prisoners, giving you the opportunity to get inside the mind of a true business leader. As the Chief Executive of the Tauranga Business Chamber, Matt Cowley knows all a...