Secret Life
By Barb McGrath, #GoogleGirl
The Secret Life chronicles the success and secrets of local businesses, organizations and community leaders.
Join Barb McGrath #GoogleGirl, and her guests, to hear their story of what makes them tick, what drives them to succeed and their role in growing a thriving business community.
Remember, you worked hard for your success! Don't keep it a secret!
Secret LifeJan 24, 2019
Ep. 125 Kay Peacey from Slick Business
🎙️NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT!🎙️
In Ep. 125 of the Secret Life podcast, I am joined by special guest Kay Peacey from Slick Business.
This episode is packed with incredible insights and valuable takeaways that you won’t want to miss!
Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode:
1️⃣ Importance of Automation: Kay shares their expertise on streamlining processes and finding solutions to frequent annoyances or time-wasting tasks. Learn how automation can liberate time and enhance your business efficiency.
2️⃣ Building Relationships through Email: Discover the significance of nurturing customer relationships through email, even when physical presence may not be possible. Kay offers actionable tips on building a long-term connection with your audience.
3️⃣ Tracking Customer Behavior: Gain valuable insights into the importance of tracking and understanding customer behavior. Kay discusses the need for businesses to be able to adapt and fix any issues that may arise in their automation systems.
Don’t miss this insightful and thought-provoking conversation with Kay Peacey from Slick Business.
Tune in to the Secret Life podcast now!
You will find Kay on major social platforms, including LinkedIn and Facebook. Make sure to check out her free flagship training called “Accelerated ActiveCampaign” on their website slickbusiness.co.
Ep. 124 Marc Toews from Gateway Web AR
A truck driver by day and a creator by night, Marc Toews has a vision for the un-real. 🙂
Marc's business, Gateway Web AR, creates augmented reality experiences like Scotty, the T. rex, Star Wars starfighters and bobble heads for local businesses.
Tune in for a dash of inspiration, an ounce of creativity and a large helping of out-of-the-box, hard-to-imagine reality.
Ep. 123 Sherry Pratt from Sherry Pratt Health Coach
Accomplished corporate career to health coach? Yup!
Sherry Pratt is a certified coach and trained intuitive eating counselor. She left an accomplished and successful 25 year career as an IT professional and corporate executive to start her own health coaching business. Her passion is helping women in midlife end chronic dieting by taking a non-diet approach to health.
When she's not helping women reach their health goals, you can find her parenting her 2 teenage sons, behind the wheel of a tractor helping her husband out on their grain farm, tending her rather large vegetable garden, staying active playing pickleball and curling within her local community or relaxing with a glass of wine and a good book.
Tune in to learn more about Sherry and her approach to health; it is absolutely refreshing!
Ep. 122 Aaron Strauss from Cache Tactical & Supply in Regina, SK
Today's guest was born to be an entrepreneur.
Aaron Straus' first business was raising meat rabbits at the age of 7 on his family farm near Strasbourg, SK and by the age of 11, using money earned from his paper route, he got into the purebred Katahdin sheep business.
He went on to study Agriculture at the U of S and purchased his first section of farmland. Following his convocation in 2003, he returned home to farm full time running a commercial cattle / meat sheep / and grain operation.
Following the passing of his parents and the ensueing labour shortage on the farm he made the decision to leave farming and moved to Regina. In 2011 he purchased City Collateral from his retiring Uncle & Aunt and continued to operate the business until 2022.
In 2017, he decided to diversify and open Cache Tactical Supply. Outside of business, Aaron has a broad range of interests including blacksmithing & knifemaking, hunting, fishing, woodworking and photography. Aaron and Stephanie live on an acreage near Regina and enjoy the getaway from the hustle of city life.
Connect with Aaron @ Cache Tactical & Supply
Ep. 121 Cedric Delavaud from Ludoland
Today's guest is dishing on the lost art of woodworking!
Cedric Delavaud, a university educated business owner, returned to his roots🌳 (no pun intended!) and his passion to build a woodworking business creating, mastering and sharing his expertise. With a focus on building and sharing his love for the craft in an environmentally safe way, Cedric hopes to help build resilience and tenacity in the next generation.
Listen in to hear his passion and check him out online to learn more!
http://ludoland.site/
https://www.facebook.com/ludoland.regina
https://www.instagram.com/ludolandregina/
Ep. 120 Jasmine Patterson from BDC
Today we're going behind the scenes to talk about programs that support entrepreneurs in growing, starting and expanding their businesses.
Jasmine Patterson is a well-known and well-respected business cheerleader from the #AudacityQYR movement to her current role with the Business Development Bank of Canada. Jasmine's journey has been anything but "as predicted."
Tune in as she shares her story of growing her career in the entrepreneurial community and the personal tole that unfolded.
Ep. 119 Jeff Harmel from Realty Executives
Thinking of selling your home?! Buying or selling; it's a BIG decision.
Today, we're joining Jeff Harmel from Realty Executives to chat buying and selling, tips to prepare as a buyer and an honest conversation on why hiring a Realtor can save you $1000s and decrease your home's time on market.
Jeff's been in the real estate industry for years. He's seen ups, downs and crazy times. Tune in to get the inside scoop on where the real estate market may be headed!
Ep. 118 Shazhad Khoja from IBITS
If you've ever received a spam email or aren't exactly sure what phishing is, today's episode if for you!
Fraudulent emails, scams, links and purchases are costing businesses billions of dollars every year with no sign of a downturn on the horizon.
Everyday business owners are caught by links that appear to be legitimate, by claims that seem reasonable and by offers that seem helpful. They all lead to one place ~ a lost and a cost to the business.
I'm talking to Shahzad Khoja today from IBITS to better understand how a business can protect themselves and their employees from the dozens of untrustworthy communications we receive everyday.
This is an episode that can save you $1000s! Protect yourself and all your digital assets (click here for a free worksheet!).
Ep. 117 Kathy Sabo from QC Gifts
Kathy Sabo is the corporate girl gone rogue. After years in the corporate sector, travelling, recruiting and missing her family, Kathy decided it was time to turn in the frequent flyer points and try her hand at running her own business.
The result of her passions is QC Gift, an on-demand gift buying, creating and planning service. From corporate gifts in hotel rooms during the Grey Cup and Agribition to personalized gifts for him and her, Kathy has the market cornered.
Someone hard to buy for? Every gift purchased from Kathy is custom. It is custom to the recipient. It has custom contents and it comes with a playlist to set the mood when the time for gift giving happens!
Tune in now and bookmark this episode to find her website when you need it!
Ep. 116 Andrea Lo from the Toronto Dating Hub
Picture your perfect first date. Do you see a quaint little coffee shop? Maybe drinks & a movie?
How about puppy yoga? Or jet skiing?
Meet Andrea Lo and her not-so-conventional singles service. Andrea plans events through her business, the Toronto Dating Hub, for singles across the area. From how to dress, what to wear and how to pose, Andrea helps all of her guests have a fun, safe and comfortable group first date experience.
In the Toronto area, interested in attending? Check out Andrea’s contact details below. Curious to learn more about her “real guests” approach to marketing her business? Tune in to today’s episode!
Ep. 115 Karey Kapell from Next Level Business and Life Coaching
Online mastermind groups are pretty common but today we're talking to an entrepreneur who 'just knew' that people were exhausted from spending their time and lives online. So she brought the online tradition back to a real classroom where entrepreneurs could share their stories in a safe space and receive the value of collective advice from other local businesses.
From retail stores to online businesses, the members of @kareykapell and @michellestrawford 's mastermind are building local connections and real-world superpowers.
Tune in for today's podcast 🎤 episode on @cjtr_91.3 to learn more about the power of masterminds and to hear a brief diversion on the status of childcare! 😜
Ep. 114 Joel Sopp from Socially Acceptable Marketing
Joel Sopp is a self-proclaimed social media evangelist. He believes 100% in the power of social media. In today's episode, Joel & I will go toe-to-toe in the ultimate show down of Google vs Social Media.
As a small business owner, where do you put your time & effort? Social media? Google?
Social media is tough to get the visibility.
Google is tougher to understand on your own.
In this ultimate showdown, Joel & I call it a tie, with small business coming out on top!
Ep. 113 Annabel Townsend from the Penny University Bookstore
Book lover? Looking for your next page turner?
Today's guest wrote her PhD thesis about ideas of quality in the coffee industry at the University of Sheffield, UK, and then emigrated to Saskatchewan with her young family. When she’s not making coffee, she writes, rides a tricycle and enjoys life on the flat Canadian Prairies.
Annabel Townsend’s first book, 'It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time,' came out in 2018 with Pottersfield Press. The follow-up, ‘A Thousand Lives’ is coming soon.
In 2020, (during the pandemic) Annabel opened the Penny University Bookstore in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Connect with Annabel @ the Penny University Bookstore
Ep. 112 Cathlyn Melvin, Tedx Coach and Copywriter
Cathlyn Melvin is a TEDx coach and copywriter whose insight has been featured via TEDx, Thrive Global, Fempreneur Online, The Writing Cooperative, and other outlets.
With a degree in theatre performance and over a decade as an actor, director, writer, editor, and educator, Cathlyn draws on her diverse experiences to help mission-driven experts design and deliver their world-changing messages through TEDx coaching and done-for-you copywriting services.
When she’s not writing or coaching, you might find Cathlyn baking something delicious made of chocolate or reading in the sunshine with her very snuggly and loudly purring cat, Tucker.
Connect with Cathlyn @ Right Cat Creative
http://www.rightcatcreative.com
http://www.facebook.com/rightcatcreative
http://www.instagram.com/rightcatcreative/
http://www.linkedin.com/in/cathlynmelvin/
Ep. 111 Corey Liebrecht from Zippity Zip Courier
Corey Liebrecht is a pretty zippy guy. So much so that he named his business Zippity Zip Courier!
At the tender age of 53, he's a first time business owner. Born and raised in Regina, he's lived his life in the community and knows alllll the shortcuts to get around.
After 33 years of service to his employer, he decided to stick it to the man, and goes his own way!
Connect with Corey @ Zippty Zip Courier
Ep. 110 Quinn Nikulak of Kustom Kitties Canada
With Christmas around the corner, we're all looking for gift ideas, sustainable ways to give and unique presents for family & friends. Look no further!
Quinn Nikulak is the owner and maker of a small woodworking business in Southey, SK that specializes in wooden toys and sustainable woodworking. From robot keychains to climbing houses, Quinn is dreaming big for the little people in our lives.
Connect with Quinn @ Kustom Kitties Canada
Facebook: Kustomkitties
Instagram: kustomkitties
Ep. 109 Tess Boehm of TotallyTess Tradeshows
We are getting Totally Tess'd today!
TotallyTess is a community-oriented tradeshow company. They not only put on tradeshows around the province, they also manage the Regina Summer Market, Regina Dragon Boat Festival and lead several community fundraisers, like the online events to fill the three community fridges.
Tess pours her heart and soul into every event, many that give back to Souls Harbour, Carmicheal Outreach, as well as other communities such as the Moosomin Food Bank.
Connect with Tess @ Totally Tess Tradeshows
Ep. 108 Shane Chapman from The Ultimate Deck Shop
Today's episode takes some crazy twists & turns as we talk everything from starting a business to building a team and buying a minivan.
Shane Chapman is co-owner of The Ultimate Deck Shop in Regina & Saskatoon, a dad of four boys (say what?!) and a former corporate man turned planning whiz. If you're thinking of tackling an outdoor space, wanting to turn a tired and worn outdoor look into something spectacular, look no further. Shane and his team will help you turn your outdoor space into a backyard paradise!
Listen in now as we talk building decks and teams; and buying the dreaded minivan....
Connect with Shane @ The Ultimate Deck Shop
FB theultimatedeckshop
IG theultimatedeckshop
LI theultimatedeckshop
Tw theultdeckshop
YT theultimatedeckshop
🌐 tuds.ca
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Ep. 107 Dan Celis from Tommy's Speakeatery
Looking for a local pub with Saskatchewan flavours and a farm-to-table menu?
Look no further than Tommy's Speakeatery!
I can personally attest to their delicious menu, cold bevies and delightful staff. I just mayyyyy have spend a day or 12 on the patio at this local establishment.
Tune in today as we learn more about this neighbourhood pub, one of its owners, Dan Celis, corporate sales guru turned restaurant owner, and the lengths they go to, to serve their customers.
Connect with Dan @ Tommy's Speakeatery
🌐 http://www.tommysregina.ca
Find them on Google Maps
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Ep. 106 Ann Corcoran - Dog Separation Anxiety Specialist
Continuing our series on our furry friends, 🐕 Ann Corcoran joins us today to talk about Dog Separation Anxiety.
After over 2 years of having constant companionship, many of us are returning to the office, routine, activities and life. Our fur babies don't understand. 😟 They've had constant companionship and often extra attention as we did meetings from the couch and slept in a little later because no one knew if you still had your pajama pants on in a Zoom meeting. 🐶
Little wonder they expect to go everywhere and do everything; it's been their routine.
As a pet parent, I can attest that if I don't have my walking shoes on bright and early, I will get woke up by a cold nose or a paw in the face ~ no sleeping in allowed here! 🐾
Tune in to learn about Dog Separation Anxiety, what is it and how to recognize it as well as what to do about it.
Connect with Ann @ Ann Corcoran Separation Anxiety Specialist
📧 info@ann-corcoran.com
🌐 https://ann-corcoran.com/
FB https://www.facebook.com/anncorcorandogtrainer
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Ep. 105 with Louise Yates and Jennifer Berg discussing animal welfare and training
Are you a pet parent and animal lover who believes you would never surrender a pet? Have you heard the stories in the news about animal shelters and rescues being overwhelmed as pets are surrendered?
Do you find yourself automatically blaming COVID? Assuming that these pets were surrendered because they no longer fit people's lifestyles?
Tune in today to learn the rest of the story. COVID impacted so much more than the health of millions of people; it also impacted family units, living accomodations, finances and our support systems. When families are choosing between groceries and dog food or school supplies, gas and a necessary vet treatment, sometimes the choices are not so clear.
For anyone who has lost a pet, surrendered a pet or made these impossible choices; it is heart-wrenching.
Our guests today are Louise Yates, a former dog kennel owner and animal welfare volunteer as well as Jennifer Berg, accredited force-free dog trainer.
To learn more about the supports in our community:
Regina Humane Society
Canine Action Project
CC RezQs
Saskatoon SPCA
Podcasts:
- Julie Naismith
- Dogs That
- Pod to the Rescue
- Worry Less, Wag More
- Disorderly Dogs, Paws & Reward Pawdcast
- The Bitey End of the Dog
- Drinking from the Toilet
To connect with Louise @ Living Sky Honey:
livingskyhoney@gmail.com
https://living-sky-honey.business.site/
https://www.facebook.com/LivingSkyHoney/
https://www.instagram.com/livingskyhoney/?hl=en
Connect with Jennifer @ Oberhund Dog Services:
oberhund@myaccess.ca
https://oberhund.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100036175436854
Jenn's e-books can be purchased or downloaded here:
Teach Your Dog How to Be Alone
Pawsitively Purrfect, 4637 Rae St, Regina
Ebooks can be purchased here:
https://books2read.com/TeachYourDogHowtoBeAlone
https://www.dogwise.com/teach-your-dog-how-to-be-alone/?aff=416
Teach Your Dog Manners Around Guests
https://books2read.com/u/bzZJ5E
https://www.dogwise.com/ebook-teach-your-dog-manners-around-guests/?aff=416
Ep. 104 Jule Gilchrist from Cuppa'T Teas
Is it just me, or do you think about drinking tea when you have a sore throat? What about when you can feel a cold coming on?
Tea is that warm, soothing drink that seems to help cure all that ails you. And our guest today is an expert on tea. Specialty teas.
Jule Gilchrist LOVES tea! So much so, that she's owned a tea business for 16 years!
Listening to her talk about teas, varieties, sources and some of the "additives" in teas gave me a whole new appreciation for consumables. (Might not be what you think!!)
Grab a fresh cuppa tea and listen in on today's episode!
Connect with Jule:
📧 cuppa.t@sasktel.net
🌐 https://cuppatteas.com/
FB https://www.facebook.com/yqrcuppat/
IG https://www.instagram.com/cuppa.t/
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Ep. 103 Annika Mang of TrailCollectiv
Today's guest is passionate about encouraging families to connect outdoors and has gained over 40,000 social media followers within the outdoor family travel space on her platform Born to be Adventurous. In June 2020, she self-published her first hiking guide "Hikes for Families: A Guide to the Canadian Rockies" by funding the printing of the book through Kickstarter.
She has worked as a highschool teacher, a writer, photographer, social media specialist and content creator for a variety of brands, and tourism boards.
Annika Mang is the co-founder and CEO of TrailCollectiv, every families dream app to plan those summer activities!
Connect with Annika on the trails around western Canada or connect with her online:
🌐 https://www.trailcollectiv.com
FB https://www.facebook.com/TrailCollectiv
IG https://www.instagram.com/trailcollectiv/
LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/annika-mang-5a3835122/
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Ep. 102 Ronley Arnold from OSI-CAN
PTSD, or post traumatic stress disorder impacts almost 10% of Canadians during their lifetime.
Our guest today is not a statistic; Ronley Arnold was impacted by PTSD in the workplace. Join us to hear his story of recovery, the surprising places he found support and the disappointing trends that continue in mental health.
If you, or someone you know, is impacted by PTSD, please contact the Canadian Mental Health Association, or, for Veterans and First Responders, contact OSI-CAN.
Connect with OSI-CAN:
🌐 http://www.osicansk.ca
🌐 https://cmha.ca/
FB https://www.facebook.com/osicanrecover/
IG https://www.instagram.com/osican_support/
Tw https://twitter.com/osican_ptsd
LI https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronley-arnold-12b996221/
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Ep. 101 Susan Robertson of Susan Robertson Pottery
Today's guest has always been a little on the "artsy" side. Even in her youth, she was involved in art, dance and theater. It wasn't until she moved to Outlook, Saskatchewan in 1983 that she found her passion.
Playing in the mud! OK, not quite but playing with clay!
As she will tell you, she doesn't go to "work" everyday, she goes to "play!" And with 250 vendors across Canada, she does a lot of playing.....
Susan Robertson is the owner, player and chief maker at Susan Robertson Pottery and her Handmade Gallery. 🍵
Tune in to hear how her "retirement project" is going! 🤣
Connect with Susan @ Susan Robertson Pottery
📧susan@srobertsonpottery.com
🌐 @shop.srobertsonpottery.com
FB @susanrobertsonpottery/
IG @susanrobertsonpottery/
YT @susanrobertonpottery
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Ep. 100 Victor Roman of the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation
You know all those "pretty pictures" and amazing designs you see on billboards, websites and in magazines? You can bet our guest today was instrumental behind more than a few of them. Victor Roman is the creative juice behind many of Saskatchewan's most infamous creative campaigns.
Tune in to learn about his journey from the social work field to a thriving career in marketing and design. As a professional he values the balance of time with his young, growing family and working for an organization whose goals align with his.
Connect with Victor @ South Saskatchewan Community Foundation
📧 victor.roman@sscf.ca
🌐 www.sscf.ca
YT @SouthSaskCommunityFoundation
Tw @SouthSaskFDN
LI @south-saskatchewan-community-foundation/about/
FB @sscf.ca/
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Ep. 99 Faith Alyssa Peter of Stressed Out Mamas Subscription Box [Discount Code!]
Moms come in all shapes, sizes and colours but what binds us together is our love for our kids and our commitment to doing everything we can for them. 👩🤰👩🚀
How about doing something for yourself, that will fill up your cup, to give MORE to your kids, family, spouse and/or partner? 💖
Enter the Stressed Out Mamas Subscription Box! 😀 [Enter code 'secret10' at checkout for 10% off!]
Faith Alyssa Peter dreamed up the subscription box as she cared for 5 children at home; from 3-year old twin girls to a 13-year old bonus son, she has her hands full! And now she's added a thriving business to that list!
Tune in to hear about her subscription box which includes everything from laundry soap to razors to her viral TikTok "Did I Shave My Legs for This?" video! 🤣
Any Dads out there looking for a gift that keeps on giving? This is the answer you've been looking for! This is mom / wife approved and available across Canada. Check it out today!
Connect with Faith @ Stressed Out Mamas
📧 stressedoutmamas@gmail.com
🌐 www.stressedoutmamas.ca
IG @stressedoutmamas/
FB @ stressedoutmamas.ca/
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Ep. 96 Meg Casebolt from Love at First Search
Meg Casebolt is the founder of Love At First Search, an agency singularly devoted to helping online businesses get found in search results (like Google, YouTube & iTunes) & turn those new readers into leads, subscribers and sales.
Meg’s clients are entrepreneurs who are too busy changing the world to worry about things like website conversion rates and search traffic … but still want their websites to get found on Google for their brilliance and those new readers into leads, subscribers and sales.
Meg lives in Rochester, NY with her husband, 2 boys and 80lb pit bull. She has an insatiable appetite for s’mores, Broadway musicals and romance novels.
Connect with Meg @ Love at First Search
📧 meg@loveatfirstsearch.com
🌐 www.loveatfirstsearch.com
IG @loveatfirstsearch
Tw @lovefirstsearch
LI @megcasebolt
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Ep. 98 Leah Mazur from Loop Digital
Curious to know if Facebook & Instagram Ads are still working?
Or what targeting strategies a local business can use to attract more ready-to-buy customers?
Today's episode answers that and more!
Leah Mazur has been working in digital marketing for 11 years, 6 of which were solely focused on paid social media advertising.
She worked as an analyst at Canada’s #1 Facebook advertiser analyzing millions of ad spend and as the Senior Director of Paid Social at a large Toronto-based advertising firm.
She got bit by the entrepreneurial bug in 2017, and started Loop Digital, to get clients the results they needed from their advertising spend.
Connect with Leah @ Loop Digital
📧 leah@loopdigital.ca
🌐 loopdigital.ca
IG @adswithleah
Tw @adswithleah
LI @leahmazur
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Ep. 97 Carmen Johanson and Kimberley Baldwin from PayTrail
Today's guests are solving a $121 million dollar problem. A problem we all have and contribute to. Each year the amount of paper receipts used in Canada are the equivalent of 130 000 trees. That's enough to wrap around the earth 100x just with receipts from Canada in that year.
Can you imagine 15.1 billion receipts?
Environmental engineers by training, Kim Baldwin & Carmen Johanson saw a huge problem with the receipt waste, costs involved and customer tracking of those receipts. But they didn't stop at the problem. They also have the solution!
PayTrail - an electronic receipt tracking tool for customers to get out of receipt jail for free, pass go on all the scraps of paper laying around put the power back into the customers' hands on how they want to track their retail purchases.
To learn more about PayTrail or install the app, visit:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mypaytrail
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mypaytrail/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/paytrail
Twitter https://twitter.com/myPayTrail
Website https://www.mypaytrail.com/
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Ep.94 Wilson Acton, serial entrepreneur and 4 x tech founder
On today's episode we are joined by Wilson Acton.
Wilson is a builder. A people builder. An organization builder and a community builder.
In addition to being a serial entrepreneur and 4x tech start-up founder, Wilson has an extensive background in mergers & acquisitions, capital markets, venture building and multi-generational experience in agriculture.
Wilson is also actively involved in the community through his roles on multiple advisory and community boards, including KidSport Calgary and Alberta IoT (Internet of Things).
Want to connect with Wilson:
Email: wilson.acton@alco72.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilsonacton/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wjacton
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Ep. 95 Karen Kobussen from CanBall Games, Alexandria Professional Canadian Prairies and Sugar Spa YXE
Our guest today was born an entrepreneur. But didn't realize it until she was 45 years old when she took the leap and bought a failing business in an industry she knew nothing about and turned it around into a profitable venture with her daughter as her partner.
Since that time, Karen Kobussen has started 3 other businesses, with failures and mistakes just as common as the wins and successes, which has made for a wild roller coaster ride on her entrepreneurial journey!
It was also during this time that she realized a family member had a serious substance use problem, and she became a vocal advocate for evidence based resources that support families to move from helplessness and hopelessness, to understanding and empathy through kindness, compassion and science.
Through sheer determination, a handful of 'ignorant bliss' and a massive amount of willpower and fortitude, Karen creates opportunity in every moment, and tackles her life and business challenges head on... with both the wins and losses contributing to her personal growth and her humble nature.
Connect with Karen at...
Email: canballgames@gmail.com
Website: https://canball.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karen.kobussen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kkobussen/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarenKobussen
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Ep. 93 Carla Browne of Real Property Management
Today's guest is the first mogul to join the show; a real estate mogul! Carla Browne is the President of Real Property Management Canada, a Canadian company providing rental, building & tenant management and marketing services.
This lady knows the ins and outs of real estate, investment, ownership and the rental market from having spent the last 20 years in the day-to-day, hands-on world. But that's not where her story ends - it's where it all began!
Not only is she one of the top 100 influencers in the future of Canadian real estate. She has vision; she has passion. And she excels as a leader who strives to see others succeed.
Want to connect with Carla:
Email: carla.browne@realpropertymgt.ca
Website: http://www.saskpropertymanagement.com or www.realpm.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlabrowne
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlabrowne/
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Ep. 92 Donna Ziegler | South Saskatchewan Community Foundation
Donna leads the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation team as its Executive Director.
She understands the importance of stewarding relationships between donors and charities and the importance of philanthropy in building community. Donna holds a Master of Communications from Royal Roads University, and is a Associate Certified Coach. She's worked in the charitable and non-profit sectors, and served as an elected school board member for two decades.
She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, International Association of Business Communicators, and the International Coach Federation. She has 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren and she enjoys taking her furry friends, a labradoodle and maltese poodle, on daily walks.
Want to catch up with the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sscf.ca/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-saskatchewan-community-foundation/about/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/SouthSaskFDN
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBb_d5OplUCmzAkIH8y807g
Website - https://sscf.ca/
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Ep. 91 Scott Love from Store to Door Canada
Scott Love is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for local and a knack for business.
He started his first business when he was 18 and spent the next number of years in the franchise & food space. His franchises included well known names like Subway, Panago Pizza and Starbucks.
No task is too small for this entrepreneur; he decided his next gig would be taking on the likes of Amazon at the local level with Store to Door. Let's hear how it's going!
Connect with Scott @ Store to Door
https://www.storetodoorcanada.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Storetodoorcanada
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlove1/
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Ep. 90 Mark Heise, President of Rebellion Brewing
Tune in to learn more about Mark Heise, President of Rebellion Brewing, a local craft brewer in western Canada. Rebellion Brewing's tagline, "Be a rebel; drink great beer" says everything you need to know about the brewery and their product. It's just damn good beer from seasonal hops to gluten-free lentil options and a traditional pilsner.
Imagine sitting on your coach one Saturday night, likely after a few too many wobbly pops, and deciding to take on the national brewers. The big guys. With big budgets. That's exactly what Mark and his partners did; take on the big guys.
A few years later, Mark can look back with a silly grin and say, 'yup, we did it.' Rebellion Brewing jumped into the marketplace at a time when craft brewing was attracting customers in droves.
And that's just the beginning of their story. Suffice to say western Canada has a lot of rebels.
Connect with Mark @ Rebellion Brewing
https://rebellionbrewing.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebellionbrewingco
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkTheBrewer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-heise-60bb70169/
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Ep. 89 Brendan McGuire of Affinity Credit Union
Have you ever wondered how to select a financial institution for business banking? Or what factors are most important to consider?
Coming up on the next 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 of the 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 we'll be chatting with Brendan McGuire from Affinity Credit Union! 👀
Maybe you're curious about what the benefits of working with a credit union are? Or what questions should a business owner ask, before setting up accounts and financing?
Stay tuned, we'll be discussing all the ins and outs of banking with a Credit Union on today's episode.
Connect with Brendan @ Affinity Credit Union
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/affinitycu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affinity_cu
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Affinity_CU
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinity-credit-union
Ep. 88 Tyler Clark of Prairie Benefits Solutions
Coming up on today's LIVE episode of the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs we're talking all things employee benefits.
Ever wonder about the advantages of providing a benefit plan to your employees are? How important is it to provide a benefits plan as a small business and how much will it cost?
The fact is benefits plans come in all shapes and sizes, and they can be tailored to suit each business and their current needs. It's a hot topic and one that tends to be full of misinterpretations and assumptions, but we're ready to dive in.
Join us with special guest Tyler Clark from Prairie Benefits Solutions as we navigate the murky waters of employee benefits plans and insurance coverage.
Connect with Tyler @ Prairie Benefits
https://www.prairiebenefits.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prairiebenefitssolutions
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prairie-benefits/about
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Ep. 87 Craig Reed of Virtus Group
It's time for Ep. 87 of the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs with special guest Craig Reed from Virtus Group! 🎙️
Craig is a partner with Virtus Group and provides accounting, tax, and business advisory services for his many entrepreneurial clients across a variety of industries.
We'll be answering ALL of your 🔥 BURNING 🔥 accounting related questions (I know you have a lot of them 😉)! So join us as we take deep dive into the world of a senior Chartered Professional Accountant and what his role looks like as a Business Advisor.
Connect with Craig @ Virtus Group
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirtusGroupLLP
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virtusgroupllp
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VirtusGroupLLP
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtus-group-llp
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Ep 86 Daria Malin of Boost Strategic Coaching
Have you ever wondered HOW to create a recognizable brand in a sea of noise? And, more importantly, HOW do you build & maintain your brand.
Brand is so much more than a few colours and a logo. How does a local business, on a shoestring budget, build a local brand that is relatable and engaging?
HOW do local businesses create the systems, processes, templates to build a brand that everyone can follow and buy into?
Daria talks about the importance of branding for local businesses and provides some concrete steps you can take for your business.
Connect with Daria @ Boost Strategic Coaching
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booststrategiccoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booststrategiccoaching
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daria-malin-33266076
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Ep. 85 Bill Thorn from the Regina Humane Society
Ever thought about adopting a pet? 🐶🐱 Maybe you've had to make the difficult decision to surrender your beloved four legged friend.
Whatever the case, our guest today can help answer our toughest feline and canine questions.
We're talking to Bill Thorn, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Regina Humane Society. He's here to help us navigate the murky waters of pet adoption and surrender.
Connect with Bill @ Regina Humane Society
https://reginahumanesociety.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reginahumane
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reginahumanesociety
Twitter: https://twitter.com/reginahumane
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/regina-humane-society/about
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Ep. 84 John Vuong of Local SEO Search Inc.
Tune in to learn the in's and out's and do's and don'ts of SEO for local businesses!
Interested in learning more about SEO? Check out https://getfound.live.
Need a hand with local SEO? https://abovethefold.live
and https://www.localseosearch.ca/ are your go-to experts!
Connect with John at Local SEO Search Inc.
https://www.facebook.com/localseosearch
https://twitter.com/LocalSEO_Search
Ep. 83 Linda Boryski of Saskatoon PhysioYoga
Tune in to meet Linda Boryski from Saskatoon PhysioYoga!
Saskatoon PhysioYoga is the ONLY fully integrated physiotherapy and medical yoga therapy studio. (Am I the only one who had no idea medical yoga was a thing??)
Listen in as this lady learns me up on what medical yoga is and how her clinic is using a holistic approach to helping their clients heal.
Registration is now open for their classes online or in-person, so check it out! https://saskatoonphysioyoga.ca/
Find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PhysioYogaSaskatoon/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/saskatoonphysioyoga/?hl=en
Ep. 82 Tracey Poffenroth Prato of RAD Talk with Tracey
On today's LIVE episode of the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs we have Tracey Poffenroth Prato from RAD Talk with Tracey.
RAD Talk with Tracey is about creating a better life for every parent raising a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Tracey's mission is to provide RAD parents a place to be supported and heal.
Through her own life experiences and struggles with RAD, she has developed a trauma-informed coaching program with one-of-a-kind support, designed specifically for RAD parents. You won't want to miss this episode!
Catch us LIVE today @ 10 AM CST right here on our Facebook page Above the Fold Digital Marketing!
Connect with Tracey @ RAD Talk with Tracey
https://www.radtalkwithtracey.com/about
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radtalkwithtracey
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radtalkwithtracey
Ep. 81 Janet Kotylak, 2021 YWCA Woman of Distinction Community Action Award
Today's guest exemplifies community action and volunteerism.
Janet Kotylak is the winner of the 2021 YWCA Women of Distinction Community Action Award. Since 1997, she's been a School Board Trustee, listening to the voices of parents around her division. A partner on a family farm, mother, entrepreneur and community activist, Janet has much to say about the state of education in our province.
Tune in to learn more!
Ep. 80 Your Ultimate Guide to Local SEO
Welcome to Your Ultimate Guide to Get Found with Local SEO, a special episode of the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs and a #GrowLocal episode.
Tune in to meet our customers, Skittles and Eva, who teach us about their journey to purchase - from search to shopping.
Skittles, a discerning Boston Terrier, wants his pet parent to shop local and select convenience. While Eva, a particular customer who is comfortable with tech and research, prefers to shop local but needs to find competitively priced products.
Learn how Local SEO influences their purchase decisions and how local businesses can find more ready-to-buy customers, like Skittles and Eva.
If you are a local business owner and would like to learn more, visit https://getfound.live
Ep. 79 Jennifer Fox of Auto Electric Service
Even though she remembers Family Christmas Parties in the training room today’s guest Jennifer Fox never expected she would one day work at and be a shareholder of Auto Electric Service.
Jennifer Fox is the Corporate Development & Marketing Manager for Saskatchewan owned and operated Auto Electric Service and is proud to be involved in a mainly male-dominated industry. She is using her history of the business and her fresh new perspective to help drive business improvements and advancements for Auto Electric Service while outstretching her reach to the Automotive Aftermarket throughout North America. Jennifer works every day to show her daughter Maycee and other girls like her that “Girls can be bosses too.
Connect with Jennifer @ Auto Electric Service https://autoelectricservice.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutoElectricServiceLtd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fox-8348a4115
Ep. 78 Susan Robertson & Janet Akre of the River and Rail ArtVenture
The River & Rail ArtVenture is a self-guided driving tour where you can explore a fascinating corner of Saskatchewan while visiting many of the creative artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs who call this region home.
This is a unique opportunity to explore and engage with fascinating folks working in a variety of creative endeavours: painting, jewellery, glass, sculpture, fabric art, pottery, music, writing, metalwork, and agribusiness.
Today's guests are the driving force behind River and Rail.
Susan Robertson:
The beautiful pottery of internationally recognized ceramic artist Susan Robertson has been making people smile for over 35 years. Her goal is to connect with people, providing them with a sense of belonging.
Susan creates pottery that reminds them of a happy time or place, helping them to connect with family, friends, and the world around them. She believes that everyone should live with art they love, and she designs her work to be truly lovely and useful. Her pottery reflects her love of colour and sense of humour and is inspired by nature and her surroundings. Susan sells her functional and decorative pottery through select stores across Canada and the United States.
All of Susan’s work is made of stoneware clay. It is food safe and can be used in the oven and microwave. Clean-up is a breeze; just pop it in the dishwasher.
Janet Akre:
Retired from teaching, Janet now has time to pursue her love of art. Janet paints landscapes with a particular focus on the sky. A secondary focus has been prairie birds with a soft-focus background but she is always ready for a challenge or special request.
Over the past six years, Janet has led paint nights, individual painting lessons and acrylic pour parties, helping students of all ages to explore their creative side.
Connect with Janet and Susan @ River & Rail
http://riverandrailartventure.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruralSaskatchewanartists/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riverandrailartventure/
Ep. 77 Karen Smith from the Saskatchewan Better Business Bureau
Hold onto your seats folks, we've got an exciting episode for you.
Today's guest is Karen Smith, CEO at Better Business Bureau serving Saskatchewan, and woman of many hats. Karen is a busy person indeed.
In addition to her role as CEO at BBB Sask, she currently serves as Board Member of the Regina Community Clinic, Access Communications Co-operative, is on the Saskatchewan Advisory Board of the Institute for Corporate Directors and on the board of the Saskatchewan New Home Warranty Program.
As if that wasn't enough, Karen is also a member of the Leaders Council at the Hill & Levene Schools of business, University of Regina. Tune in to learn more about this fascinating and inspiring leader!
Connect with Karen @ Better Business Bureau https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-saskatchewanFacebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BBBSask
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBBSask
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-business-bureau-of-saskatchewan-inc-
Ep. 76 Julie Naismith of Subthreshold Training
Pet Parent to Pet Trainer.... Pet Trainer to Local Business Owner.... Local Business Owner to global entrepreneur...
Today's guest, Julie Naismith, hails from across the pond and came to Canada for "adventure." She got a little more than she bargained for when she chose 2020 to launch her online business.
While many entrepreneurs pulled back during the pandemic, Julie forged ahead and says, she'd do it all over again. Tune in to learn about her journey from authorship, to being a trainer and now an entrepreneur who sees mistakes and failure as a sign that success is on the horizon.
Connect with Julie @ SubThreshold Training https://www.subthresholdtraining.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/subthresholdtraining
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_naismith
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-n-a91a855