On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Simon Porter.

Simon is the CEO of New Zealand’s biggest sporting agency, Halo Sport.

His company represents many of NZ’s biggest stars, from Scott Robertson, Ian Foster, Beauden Barrett and Dan Carter to Dame Valerie Adams, Suzie Bates, Gemma McCaw and Willie Apiata.

Simon has been working in either sports law or the sporting industry since 1999 and became the boss at Halo Sport in 2017.

His network is unrivalled having brokered contracts for his clients in every professional market within the rugby world.

His knowledge of sport in NZ and sponsorship contracts is second to none.

In this episode we talk about the realities of being NZ’s top sporting agent – and what separates the good from the great, behind the scenes of representing both Razor and Ian Foster during the All Blacks coaching saga, his role in connecting NZ Rugby with Japan, the problems with rugby in NZ, where cricket is headed, and much, much more.

Simon is one of the cleanest, sharpest thinkers in NZ sport and this was an entertaining and insightful peak behind the scenes of his world.

We’re also super stoked to tell you about the business we’ve built. If you’d like to hire one of our incredible guests to speak at or MC your event, check out our epic lineup at b2bspeakers.co.nz and get in touch.

This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!

Listen on iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts from or watch the video on YouTube. 

Enjoy.

On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Simon Porter.
Simon is the CEO of New Zealand’s biggest sporting agency, Halo Sport.
His company represents many of NZ’s biggest stars, from Scott Robertson, Ian Foster, Beauden Barrett and Dan Carter to Dame Valerie Adams, Suzie Bates, Gemma McCaw and Willie Apiata.
Simon has been working in either sports law or the sporting industry since 1999 and became the boss at Halo Sport in 2017.
His network is unrivalled having brokered contracts for his clients in every professional market within the rugby world.
His knowledge of sport in NZ and sponsorship contracts is second to none.
In this episode we talk about the realities of being NZ’s top sporting agent – and what separates the good from the great, behind the scenes of representing both Razor and Ian Foster during the All Blacks coaching saga, his role in connecting NZ Rugby with Japan, the problems with rugby in NZ, where cricket is headed, and much, much more.
Simon is one of the cleanest, sharpest thinkers in NZ sport and this was an entertaining and insightful peak behind the scenes of his world.
We’re also super stoked to tell you about the business we’ve built. If you’d like to hire one of our incredible guests to speak at or MC your event, check out our epic lineup at b2bspeakers.co.nz and get in touch.
This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!
Listen on iHeart Radio or wherever you get your podcasts from or watch the video on YouTube. 
Enjoy.

Good questions. Great guests. Few beers... Steve and Seamus like asking good questions. And they love good answers. After over 20 years of friendship, they bought a microphone and started a podcast, allowing them to sit with, and learn from, the most interesting people they can access.

From Kiwi legend Marc Ellis, to media personalities Jeremy Wells and Paddy Gower, Rugby coach extraordinaire Wayne Smith, sexologist Morgan Penn, and Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington...  Between Two Beers has produced countless hours of incredible stories, career highs, lows and moments of raw vulnerability. And it’s only the beginning.

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Good questions. Great guests. Few beers... Steve and Seamus like asking good questions. And they love good answers. After over 20 years of friendship, they bought a microphone and started a podcast, allowing them to sit with, and learn from, the most interesting people they can access.
From Kiwi legend Marc Ellis, to media personalities Jeremy Wells and Paddy Gower, Rugby coach extraordinaire Wayne Smith, sexologist Morgan Penn, and Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington...  Between Two Beers has produced countless hours of incredible stories, career highs, lows and moments of raw vulnerability. And it’s only the beginning.
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Good questions. Great guests. Few beers....

Between Two Beers Podcast

Good questions. Great guests. Few beers... Steve and Seamus like asking good questions. And they love good answers. After over 20 years of friendship, they bought a microphone and started a podcast; allowing them to sit with, and learn from, the most interesting people they can access. 

From Kiwi legend Marc Ellis, to media personalities Jeremy Wells and Paddy Gower, Rugby coach extraordinaire Wayne Smith, sexologist Morgan Penn, and Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington...  Between Two Beers has produced countless hours of incredible stories, career highs, lows and moments of raw vulnerability. And it’s only the beginning.

Good questions. Great guests. Few beers... Steve and Seamus like asking good questions. And they love good answers. After over 20 years of friendship, they bought a microphone and started a podcast; allowing them to sit with, and learn from, the most interesting people they can access. From Kiwi legend Marc Ellis, to media personalities Jeremy Wells and Paddy Gower, Rugby coach extraordinaire Wayne Smith, sexologist Morgan Penn, and Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington...  Between Two Beers has produced countless hours of incredible stories, career highs, lows and moments of raw vulnerability. And it’s only the beginning.

NZ’s #1 Sports Agent, Simon Porter on Issues with Rugby & Cricket, Auckland FC & More!

They boys play some clips from their recent interviews on Newstalk ZB and Radio NZ, reflect on recent episodes with Di Foster and Brooke Howard Smith, reveal how they spent three days in Rototura and answer listeners' questions.

They boys play some clips from their recent interviews on Newstalk ZB and Radio NZ, reflect on recent episodes with Di Foster and Brooke Howard Smith, reveal how they spent three days in Rototura and answer listeners' questions.

We Did the AM Double - Kevin Milne & Mediawatch, Live Podcast Next Friday! Hambassadors #26

Brooke’s life story actually needs a long-form podcast to do it justice – and to cover all his  twists and turns.

He was an X Games medalist, who at 19 co-created Senate, a skate company that was turning over $14m a year, while touring with Tony Hawk and Matt Hoffman. He lost it all, moved to NZ, opened the legendary Pony nightclub in Auckland, was a star on TV3’s hit show Target and has been the Organiser of many of New Zealand's largest national televised fundraisers – collectively raising over 10 million in the last decade.

These days, he describes himself as a Futurist and has co-founded several groundbreaking companies focused on the emerging creator economy, Web3 and the metaverse.

There’s just so much goodness in this one, from Brooke’s role in the All Blacks’ 2007 demise, to how he got Taika Waititi and Joel Little to collab, to all the best stories from his Pony Nightclub, where Lady Gaga, Tommy Lee and Elle Macpherson would visit.

Brooke is an open book and this was such a fun chat filled with a ton of laughs. And his explanation of what the future looks like might bend your brain.

We’re also super stoked to tell you about the business we’ve built. If you’d like to hire one of our incredible guests to speak at or MC your event, check out our epic lineup at B2Bspeakers.co.nz and get in touch.

Listen on iheart or wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on Youtube. 

This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!

Brooke’s life story actually needs a long-form podcast to do it justice – and to cover all his  twists and turns.
He was an X Games medalist, who at 19 co-created Senate, a skate company that was turning over $14m a year, while touring with Tony Hawk and Matt Hoffman. He lost it all, moved to NZ, opened the legendary Pony nightclub in Auckland, was a star on TV3’s hit show Target and has been the Organiser of many of New Zealand's largest national televised fundraisers – collectively raising over 10 million in the last decade.
These days, he describes himself as a Futurist and has co-founded several groundbreaking companies focused on the emerging creator economy, Web3 and the metaverse. There’s just so much goodness in this one, from Brooke’s role in the All Blacks’ 2007 demise, to how he got Taika Waititi and Joel Little to collab, to all the best stories from his Pony Nightclub, where Lady Gaga, Tommy Lee and Elle Macpherson would visit.
Brooke is an open book and this was such a fun chat filled with a ton of laughs. And his explanation of what the future looks like might bend your brain.
We’re also super stoked to tell you about the business we’ve built. If you’d like to hire one of our incredible guests to speak at or MC your event, check out our epic lineup at <a href="http://b2bspeakers.co.nz/">B2Bspeakers.co.nz</a> and get in touch.
Listen on iheart or wherever you get your podcasts from, or watch the video on Youtube.  This episode is brought to you by TAB, download the new app today and get your bet on!

How Brooke Howard-Smith went from X Games to Target Host, Serial Entrepreneur & Futurist

Di Foster is one of our low-key legends, who works as a business coach, mindshifter and speaker.

We connected with Di late last year as we were transitioning from employees to accidental business owners – and were looking for a wise head to help guide us through some pretty unknown waters.

We found Di, who had recently helped former guest Dave Wood transform his business into the juggernaught it is today, and she quickly became our business coach and mentor. Within an hour of meeting her – we knew we would one day tell her story on the podcast. And here she is.

In this episode we talk about the lessons learned from becoming a blackbelt in Karate, what she saw in Dave Wood’s business and how she helped him, some of the most interesting interactions we’ve had in the six months we’ve worked together and all the best lessons and advice acquired from 30 years working, building and coaching in the business space.

Di also has an incredible cancer story.

14 years ago she was diagnosed with terminal, secondary, breast cancer. She was given a 0% chance of surviving 12 months. She turned her back on traditional treatment and healed herself. She experienced a radical remission.
Her cancer journey doesn’t define her, but it certainly guides her work.

She has been transformative in our short journey as business owners, and we can’t wait to share her story with you.

You'll love this one.

We're also super stoked to announce that Di has joined us at B2B Speakers and is available to share her insights and story at your function or event. Also check out our epic lineup of former guests available for hire too – go to b2bspeakers.co.nz.

Di Foster is one of our low-key legends, who works as a business coach, mindshifter and speaker.
We connected with Di late last year as we were transitioning from employees to accidental business owners – and were looking for a wise head to help guide us through some pretty unknown waters.
We found Di, who had recently helped former guest Dave Wood transform his business into the juggernaught it is today, and she quickly became our business coach and mentor. Within an hour of meeting her – we knew we would one day tell her story on the podcast. And here she is.
In this episode we talk about the lessons learned from becoming a blackbelt in Karate, what she saw in Dave Wood’s business and how she helped him, some of the most interesting interactions we’ve had in the six months we’ve worked together and all the best lessons and advice acquired from 30 years working, building and coaching in the business space.
Di also has an incredible cancer story.
14 years ago she was diagnosed with terminal, secondary, breast cancer. She was given a 0% chance of surviving 12 months. She turned her back on traditional treatment and healed herself. She experienced a radical remission. Her cancer journey doesn’t define her, but it certainly guides her work.
She has been transformative in our short journey as business owners, and we can’t wait to share her story with you.
You'll love this one.
We're also super stoked to announce that Di has joined us at B2B Speakers and is available to share her insights and story at your function or event. Also check out our epic lineup of former guests available for hire too – go to <a href="http://b2bspeakers.co.nz/">b2bspeakers.co.nz</a>.

NZ’s #1 Sports Agent, Simon Porter on Issues with Rugby & Cricket, Auckland FC & More!

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