This week’s guest started his hospitality journey like many in his era, thanks to Tom Cruise’s Cocktail. After working his way through notable Auckland institutions like Ostro, Golden Dawn and Mea Culpa, Cam Timmins ended up landing a role as Spirit’s and Champagne Ambassador for Pernod Ricard. Seizing the opportunities that come with working in an international company, while also displaying a curiosity for business, Cam’s journey eventually took him to the Absolut Headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden where he accepted a position as Global Senior Brand Manager.

Cam’s career path started in hospitality, before weaving through the world of business, marketing, and global corporate. We believe there’s a lot our listeners could learn from his journey - especially those who have their own sights set on an eventual move to corporate. Today, we are lucky enough to welcome Cam back home to New Zealand, and congratulate him on his new position as Commercial & Brand Development Manager for Fever Tree NZ. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!

Who is Cam Timmins (2:41) A quick chat on isolation and Cam’s current role at Fever Tree (5:30) Moving into the world of business/corporate (6:50) A day in the life of a Fever Tree Commercial Manager (8:05) What did you study at Uni? (10:05) “My time in hospitality taught me far more than university” (11:30) Why did you go into hospitality after university? (12:20) Advice for anyone in hospitality wanting to pursue a brand role (13:50) The switch from Brand Ambassador to Global Business & Marketing (17:19) Importance of Criticism and Mentors (18:45) How have your beliefs changed? (20:15) Big career highlights: Espresso Martinis & Launching RTDs (23:20) Tales of the Cocktail Apprenticeship Programme (29:10) Public Speaking: Do the media training! (33:35) Hardships and Challenges (36:08) You’re only as good as the results you put out, and you have to take care of yourself (39:30) Tips on overcoming challenges (41:55) Explore outside your small bubble (45:10) Get outside your comfort zone (47:40) What was it like living in Scandinavia? (48:40) Anything you’d like to see change in the industry? (52:40)

------------------

This podcast and content thereof are for information purposes only. Within the podcast, some general information or personal experiences regarding health and wellbeing may be discussed by the presenters. This information does not represent medical or health advice, nor should it be taken as such.

If you feel that you need support or would like to talk with someone please contact any of the support services listed below.

Lifeline (0800543354, or free text 4357)

Healthline (0800611116)