ON AIR: With Owen & Josh
Honest Conversations About Driving Sales and Scaling Revenue.
The podcast where two founders who’ve been in the sales trenches get candid about what really works when it comes to scaling revenue.
Hosted by Owen Richards (Founder & CEO, Air Marketing) and Josh Smith (Founder & CRO, CRO Connected), this podcast pulls no punches. It’s a sharp, witty, and often irreverent take on the world of sales leadership, demand generation, and revenue strategy. Expect real stories, raw opinions, and genuinely useful insights from founders, CROs, and top commercial operators who are actually doing the work—not just talking about it.
ON AIR: With Owen & Josh
S1, Ep. 92 | Honest Conversations: The Highs and Lows of Running A Business (with Will Koning)
Introducing our 92nd episode of ON AIR: With Owen - our podcast series for honest conversations about starting and scaling your own business, hosted by our Founder & CEO, Owen Richards, and his new co-host, Neil Finnie.
Meet Your Hosts: Owen Richards and Neil Finnie
Owen Richards hails from Kent and began his sales career at Forrest Marketing Group in Sydney. After an 8-year stint, Owen returned to the UK and co-founded Air Marketing Group, growing it into a powerhouse offering specialist B2B sales and marketing solutions to businesses across the globe. Known for his relentless positivity and strategic foresight, Owen brings a wealth of experience and a knack for big ideas to the podcast.
Neil Finnie is your quintessential ‘wabi-sabi entrepreneur’ - flawed but beautiful in approach. With over 25 years of experience in nurturing businesses around his passions, from co-working spaces to professional development agencies, Neil’s unique perspective enriches our discussions, making each episode a treasure trove of insights.
What to Expect in this Week's Episode
This week we're joined by friend of the podcast Will Koning, co-founder and CEO of Meritt - an early-stage sales careers platform, linking talent with employers through AI assessments and free education.
Owen, Neil and Will discuss:
- Honest Reflections with Will: A heartfelt thank you to Will for his candid reflections on the highs and lows of running a business. His resilience, ambition, and drive shine through despite the challenges he’s faced.
- Mastering Co-Founder Dynamics: An insightful discussion on the trials and triumphs of co-founding a company, and how to effectively manage this crucial partnership. Will’s top tip: a consented ‘fake fight’ on a known disagreement can be a powerful test of your partnership before you fully commit!
- A Second Chance at Founding: Discover the inspiring story of a founder who, after losing his first business, returns stronger as a second-time founder with renewed insights and determination.
- Introducing Meritt: Meet Meritt, an innovative platform revolutionising early-stage sales careers. It offers training and career opportunities for job seekers, and role advertising and candidate assessments for employers. Meritt leverages AI to help employers identify a larger talent pool and reduce the time to hire by 15 days!
Where and When to tune in
Catch new episodes every Wednesday:
Watch: On YouTube or via Air Marketing's Knowledge Hub.
Listen: On Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn + Alexa, Deezer, and more.
Join us as we dive deep into the dynamics of running a business in today's fast-paced world. Whether you're seeking inspiration or practical advice, our podcast is your gateway to becoming more adept in the business arena.
Warning: Contains swearing
