Episode 92: Will Koning - Co-Founder & CEO, Meritt

ON AIR: With Owen

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