The Real Journey Behind NZ’s Top Podcast w/ Between Two Beers

Описание: The hosts of Between Two Beers, Steven and Seamus, have built one of New Zealand’s most successful podcasts. Starting from a garage with no plan and turning it into a thriving media business.

In this episode, Stan dives deep into how they turned conversations over beers into a full-time company. From quitting traditional jobs and taking big risks to defining what “New Zealand’s most trusted storytellers” really means, this is a masterclass in consistency, clarity, and creative business building.

Key Themes:
• Building a podcast into a full-time business
• Taking creative risks and betting on yourself
• The business side of storytelling and media
• Defining success and staying authentic
• Partnerships, friendship, and team dynamics
• Turning passion projects into real revenue
• Learning to say no and focus on your mission

Chapters:
00:00 – Starting Between Two Beers from a garage
05:00 – From journalists and managers to media founders
09:00 – What it means to run a creative business
13:00 – Risk-taking, purpose, and finding validation
18:00 – The leap from side hustle to full-time
22:00 – Six years of grind to overnight success
27:00 – The power of permission and authentic storytelling
31:00 – Pinch-me moments: Halberg Awards and Ian Foster
37:00 – Fulfillment, feedback, and impact
44:00 – Building a business, not just a podcast
46:00 – Finding focus with “New Zealand’s most trusted storytellers”
50:00 – The challenges of friendship and business
55:00 – Staying in sync creatively
1:00:00 – Setting goals and defining the next five years
1:12:00 – Reflecting on growth, learning, and the future

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