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12 hours ago
6 min

Knook #31: Kristy Grant

I talk with Kristy Grant about her creative career niche, the new Lane St Studios, and how NZ can use isolation to our advantage.

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Sam MacKinnon

Nov 10
7 min

Knook #30: Triumph & Disaster

I talk with CEO and Founder Dion Nash on discovering the mens skincare niche, never being 'just another' and starting with the end in mind.

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Sam MacKinnon

Oct 27
4 min

Knook #29: Te Aro Wine

I catch up with Jules van Costello to talk urban wineries, building a strong channel to market and being authentic with customers.

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Sam MacKinnon

Oct 13
5 min

Knook #28: Dotterel

I talk with co-founder and CEO Shaun Edlin about Dotterel's UAV noise reduction and audio tech, capital raising and building relationships.

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Sam MacKinnon

Sep 29
5 min

Knook #27: Animals Like Us

I talk with Animals Like Us co-founder and CEO Rob Achten about premium pet food, market research and staying focused on your purpose.

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Sam MacKinnon

Sep 15
4 min

Knook #26: Why Waste

I talk with founder Leo Murray about worm farm subscriptions, better conversations on waste and being authentic in your business.

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Sam MacKinnon

Sep 1
5 min

Knook #25: Tailor Skincare

I catch up with Sara Quilter, Tailor Skincare founder and CEO, to talk skincare, focusing on outcomes, and 'feet on the desk' time.

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Sam MacKinnon

Aug 18
6 min

Knook #24: Froth Technologies

I talk with Froth Tech founders Simon Cooke and Ryan Carville about brewing yeast, forging a new path and the value of market research.

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Sam MacKinnon

Aug 4
5 min

Knook #23: My Auto Shop

I catch up with Andy Bowie, founder of My Auto Shop, to talk changing the way we do car maintenance, quick transitions and building an MVP.

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Sam MacKinnon

Jul 21
5 min

Knook #22: Christine Westbury

I talk with Christine Westbury, founder and former owner of Clean Mixes about her journey to selling the business and lessons she learnt.

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Sam MacKinnon

Jul 7
5 min

Knook #21: Libertine Blends

I talk with Jax Wales, founder of Libertine Blends, about blending tea, running your business from overseas and staying strategic.

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Sam MacKinnon

Jun 23
7 min

Knook #20: Coffee Supreme

I catch up with Al Keating, CEO of Coffee Supreme to talk all things coffee, building an army of fans and focusing on what's important.

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Sam MacKinnon

Jun 9
5 min

Knook #19: Mutu

I catch up with Mutu founder Toby Skilton, to chat his new peer-to-peer rental marketplace, our approach to waste and startup challenges.

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Sam MacKinnon

May 26
4 min

Knook #18: Heilala Vanilla

I talk with Heilala Vanilla co-founder Jennifer Boggiss about her award-winning business, positive social impact and lessons in exporting.

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Sam MacKinnon

May 12
6 min

Knook #17: Finn Athleisure

I catch up with Finn Athleisure founder Matt McNeill about starting a clothing label, developing a purpose and getting started.

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Sam MacKinnon

Apr 28
5 min

Knook #16: Dancing Sands

I talk with Dancing Sands founder Ben Bonoma about their award winning distillery, product development and the craft spirits explosion.

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Sam MacKinnon

Apr 14
5 min

Knook #15: Appleby Farms

I talk with Appleby Farms CEO Mike Brown about their A2 protein ice cream, crafting a path to export and adjusting your pitch for markets.

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Sam MacKinnon

Mar 31
5 min

Knook #14: Good Buzz

I talk to Good Buzz co-founder Amber Campbell about kombucha, hustling, and running an FMCG business.

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Sam MacKinnon

Mar 17
6 min

Knook #13: Goodnature

I catch up with co-founder Robbie van Dam to discuss their humane pest traps, conservation and being born global.

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Sam MacKinnon

Mar 3
5 min

Knook #12: Six Barrel Soda

I talk with co-founder Joe Slater about making wonderful drinks, building brand recognition when exporting and challenges of FMCG.

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