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Secret Life

By Barb McGrath, #GoogleGirl

Welcome to the Secret Life podcast ~ a tell-all, share-the-goods show.

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!
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Ep. 125 Kay Peacey from Slick Business

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.

Aug 14, 202340:60
Ep. 124 Marc Toews from Gateway Web AR

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.



May 17, 202325:38
Ep. 123 Sherry Pratt from Sherry Pratt Health Coach

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!

May 17, 202334:27
Ep. 122 Aaron Strauss from Cache Tactical & Supply in Regina, SK
Apr 21, 202330:42
Ep. 121 Cedric Delavaud from Ludoland

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/


Apr 05, 202324:18
Ep. 120 Jasmine Patterson from BDC

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.

Mar 08, 202328:19
Ep. 119 Jeff Harmel from Realty Executives

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!

Jan 24, 202326:21
Ep. 118 Shazhad Khoja from IBITS
Jan 20, 202327:45
Ep. 117 Kathy Sabo from QC Gifts

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!

Jan 20, 202327:27
Ep. 116 Andrea Lo from the Toronto Dating Hub

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!

Jan 20, 202326:10
Ep. 115 Karey Kapell from Next Level Business and Life Coaching

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! 😜

Jan 09, 202326:14
Ep. 114 Joel Sopp from Socially Acceptable Marketing

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!



Jan 08, 202326:59
Ep. 113 Annabel Townsend from the Penny University Bookstore
Oct 13, 202227:19
Ep. 112 Cathlyn Melvin, Tedx Coach and Copywriter
Oct 12, 202227:14
Ep. 111 Corey Liebrecht from Zippity Zip Courier
Oct 06, 202226:28
Ep. 110 Quinn Nikulak of Kustom Kitties Canada
Oct 06, 202227:38
Ep. 109 Tess Boehm of TotallyTess Tradeshows
Oct 06, 202227:05
Ep. 108 Shane Chapman from The Ultimate Deck Shop
Sep 06, 202228:26
Ep. 107 Dan Celis from Tommy's Speakeatery
Sep 06, 202226:48
Ep. 106 Ann Corcoran - Dog Separation Anxiety Specialist
Aug 22, 202227:36
Ep. 105 with Louise Yates and Jennifer Berg discussing animal welfare and training

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:

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


Aug 09, 202226:33
Ep. 104 Jule Gilchrist from Cuppa'T Teas
Jul 25, 202228:36
Ep. 103 Annika Mang of TrailCollectiv
Jul 11, 202229:53
Ep. 102 Ronley Arnold from OSI-CAN
Jun 28, 202228:21
Ep. 101 Susan Robertson of Susan Robertson Pottery
Jun 14, 202226:00
Ep. 100 Victor Roman of the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation
May 31, 202227:26
Ep. 99 Faith Alyssa Peter of Stressed Out Mamas Subscription Box [Discount Code!]
May 17, 202227:45
Ep. 96 Meg Casebolt from Love at First Search
May 17, 202230:20
Ep. 98 Leah Mazur from Loop Digital
May 17, 202226:55
Ep. 97 Carmen Johanson and Kimberley Baldwin from PayTrail
Feb 24, 202228:51
Ep.94 Wilson Acton, serial entrepreneur and 4 x tech founder
Feb 15, 202228:33
Ep. 95 Karen Kobussen from CanBall Games, Alexandria Professional Canadian Prairies and Sugar Spa YXE
Feb 14, 202250:57
Ep. 93 Carla Browne of Real Property Management
Feb 14, 202227:42
Ep. 92 Donna Ziegler | South Saskatchewan Community Foundation
Jan 16, 202227:28
Ep. 91 Scott Love from Store to Door Canada
Dec 17, 202125:12
Ep. 90 Mark Heise, President of Rebellion Brewing
Dec 07, 202127:28
Ep. 89 Brendan McGuire of Affinity Credit Union
Nov 17, 202129:44
Ep. 88 Tyler Clark of Prairie Benefits Solutions
Oct 21, 202127:15
Ep. 87 Craig Reed of Virtus Group
Oct 20, 202128:53
Ep 86 Daria Malin of Boost Strategic Coaching
Oct 20, 202126:23
Ep. 85 Bill Thorn from the Regina Humane Society
Sep 30, 202127:27
Ep. 84 John Vuong of Local SEO Search Inc.
Sep 09, 202127:05
Ep. 83 Linda Boryski of Saskatoon PhysioYoga

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

Aug 25, 202128:20
Ep. 82 Tracey Poffenroth Prato of RAD Talk with Tracey
Aug 19, 202127:59
Ep. 81 Janet Kotylak, 2021 YWCA Woman of Distinction Community Action Award

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!

Jun 23, 202127:57
Ep. 80 Your Ultimate Guide to Local SEO
Jun 15, 202127:14
Ep. 79 Jennifer Fox of Auto Electric Service

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


May 19, 202127:23
Ep. 78 Susan Robertson & Janet Akre of the River and Rail ArtVenture

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/



May 13, 202127:38
Ep. 77 Karen Smith from the Saskatchewan Better Business Bureau

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-


May 12, 202127:24
Ep. 76 Julie Naismith of Subthreshold Training

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

Apr 12, 202127:52