At Sayers, we believe that all good business starts with a great conversation. Join Russel Howcroft as he sits down for a chat with some of Australia&#39;s most influential and inspiring people.

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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&#39;s International Women’s Day. In the final episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Emma Press, APAC Vice President of Legal at Medtronic, about the gender health gap and why it is so critical to invest in women&#39;s health solutions, her experience leading legal teams in high stakes, consequential and regulated environments, and the &#39;hidden&#39; disease impacting so many women in Australia, and around the world.

Episode 57: SayHERs IWD Series - Emma Press, Medtronic

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For episode 56 of Sayers Conversaytions we are continuing our special edition IWD podcast series, SayHERs, to celebrate and spark conversation around this year&#39;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, Managing Director / VP of Google ANZ, about career resilience, the impacts of designing your EVP with women in mind, closing the gender pay gap, Google&#39;s initiatives that support, protect and empower women, and the Aussie female and non-binary artists that are paving the way for the music industry.

Episode 56: SayHERs IWD Series - Mel Silva, Google

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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 &amp; Customer Experience of Suncorp Group, about the benefits of investing in women&#39;s sport, the importance of grassroots education relating to money management to develop effective habits early, and how critical financial literacy is for all within the context of Australia&#39;s current cost-of-living crisis.

Episode 55: SayHERs IWD Series - Mim Haysom, Suncorp Group

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For episode 54 of Sayers Conversaytions we are continuing our special edition IWD podcast series, SayHERs, to celebrate and spark conversation around this year&#39;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, about the prevalence and signs of financial abuse in society, the opportunity for businesses to better service vulnerable customers through redesigning their products and services, and the status of our progress as a nation with regards to reducing domestic violence.

Episode 54: SayHERs IWD Series - Catherine Fitzpatrick, Flequity

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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 and genuine problem, the structural barriers and conscious / unconscious bias impacting female founders, and what the venture captial community (and beyond) can do to ensure more women are connected to investors and receive critical funding for growth.

Episode 53: SayHERs IWD Series: Taryn Pieterse, Rampersand

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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 experiences and their perspective on how to best invest in women. In the first episode of the series, Rachel speaks to Angie Wan, co-founder and CEO at Consent Labs, about her journey leading a start-up not-for-profit, the impact of grassroots consent education, and how receiving grants and philanthropic donations can lead to exponential personal and business growth.

Episode 52: SayHERs IWD Series - Angie Wan, Consent Labs

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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.

Episode 51: Paul Guerra, Chief Executive of Victorian Chamber of Commerce

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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.

Episode 50: Stuart Gregor, Co Founder Four Pillars Gin & Liquid Ideas

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For episode 49 of Sayers Conversaytions, Russel Howcroft continues our special &#34;The Innovators&#34; 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 49: The Innovators Special Edition - Leigh Jasper, Aconex

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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.

Episode 48: "What I Know to be True" series - Fiona le brocq, Medibank

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For episode 47 of Sayers Conversaytions, we continue our &#39;What I Know to be True&#39; 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 and frameworks in shaping marketing strategies.

Episode 47: 'What I Know to be True' series - Andrew Nowicki, Growth Scope

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For episode 46 of Sayers Conversaytions, we begin our &#39;What I Know to be True&#39; 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!

Episode 46: 'What I Know to be True' series - Michael Magee, Bulla Dairy Foods

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For episode 45 of Sayers Conversaytions, we continue our special &#34;The Innovators&#34; 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&#39;s aspirations for Vudoo, who it&#39;s for and how you can benefit from it.

Episode 45: The Innovators Special Edition - Nick Morgan, Vudoo

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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&#39;s insights and keen eye on global trends illuminate the dynamic landscape of filmmaking. Have a listen and see where Greg hopes to see Aussie cinema thriving on the world stage in the future.

Episode 44: Greg Basser

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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 information for their users.

Episode 43: The Innovators Special Edition - John Daly, Listcorp

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For episode 42 of Sayers Conversaytions, and for our next chat in &#34;The Innovators&#34; 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.They further discuss the importance of balance and developing a grateful mindset, with Omar sharing his drive to unlock human potential and create a positive impact through innovative education and strategic initiatives.

Episode 42: The Innovators Special Edition - Omar de Silva, FourthRev

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For episode 41 of Sayers Conversaytions, &#34;The Innovators&#34; 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, why a positive experience online is so impactful and how Preezie aims to enhance the online shopping experience overall.

Episode 41: The Innovators Special Edition - Michael Tutek, Preezie

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For episode 40 of Sayers Conversaytions, &#34;The Innovators&#34; series continues with Russel Howcroft being joined by Ben Pfisterer, Co-founder and CEO of Zeller.Zeller&#39;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 vision for the direction of Zeller is going, which is becoming a trusted brand that every Australian business knows and trusts, and hopes of expanding to new global markets.

Episode 40: The Innovators Special Edition - Ben Pfisterer, Zeller

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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 impacts, challenges and potential this fast growing world can bring to our own.

Episode 39: Matt Kuperholz, AI

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For episode 38 of Sayers Conversaytions, Russel Howcroft continues &#34;The Innovators&#34; 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, the solutions they offer to SME&#39;s, and ways it could be thriving in the next 5 years.

Episode 38: The Innovators Special Edition - Michael Nuciforo, Thriday

All good business start with a great conversation.

At Sayers, we believe that all good business starts with a conversation. Join Russel Howcroft as he sits down for a chat with some of Australia's most influential and inspiring people.