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Canada’s #1 Podcast for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs. We talk to the entrepreneurs who are making it happen throughout Canada. Finally, a national podcast company that creates an active online community for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs so they can stay connected locally and to let the world know how Entrepreneurs in Canada make things happen. Check us out on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur
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Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Gary Lamphier, Principal of Lamphier Communications, was a business journalist for 34 years at various major international, national and regional newspapers. He covered virtually all major industries and key companies in Canada. He's been a corporate communications consultant for more than 10 years. He explains the importance of storytelling in both these industries and discusses the Alberta economy.
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Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
In this video interview, Paul Cataford, Executive Director, Business Link, discusses the new pilot Mentor Program which aims to support grassroots small businesses.
PRESS RELEASE
CALGARY (January 15, 2024) – Business Link, a provincial support organization for entrepreneurs, has officially launched its pilot Mentor Program. This free mentorship initiative is designed to support grassroots small businesses, including retailers, mom-and-pop shops, consultants, and sole proprietors in Alberta. It’s especially well-suited for Indigenous and newcomer entrepreneurs in Alberta, providing a welcoming space for diverse business ideas and cultures. The program connects aspiring business owners with experienced entrepreneurs, facilitating a dynamic and non-judgmental exchange of expertise and insights.
Uniquely, this program operates like “speed dating for entrepreneurs,” offering flexible mentor-mentee matching. This process ensures that each mentee is paired with a mentor whose expertise and experience align closely with the mentee’s business needs and goals. There is also the option to switch mentors if desired, ensuring the most beneficial and comfortable partnership for both parties.
The program kicks off with an initial 30-minute intake meeting, allowing mentors and mentees to establish their objectives and discuss potential challenges. This is followed by a focused 90-minute session, aimed at developing strategies to tackle these challenges and set the path for future success. From there mentees and mentors have three distinct paths to choose from: formalizing their relationship through regular meetings, opting for a more flexible approach with informal interactions, or continuing to access Business Link’s resources and events if immediate challenges are resolved.
“Starting a business can be overwhelming. Our Mentor Program ensures that budding entrepreneurs don’t have to navigate this path alone,” says executive director, Paul Cataford. “Our goal is to create a supportive environment where new business owners can develop and grow with the guidance of those who have experience and valuable advice.”
To be eligible for this pilot program, businesses must be Alberta-based and in operation for less than a year or in the initial stages of developing a business plan. Business Link is also calling on experienced entrepreneurs to join as mentors. This role offers a chance for established business owners to share their knowledge, guide new entrepreneurs, and to help strengthen Alberta’s small business community.
In addition to the mentorship sessions, Business Link provides an array of resource materials and educational content to enhance the experience for both mentors and mentees. The program also lays a foundation for ongoing professional relationships, encouraging participants to maintain their connections beyond the program’s duration.
As a pilot initiative, the Business Link Mentor Program is dedicated to testing and refining effective support strategies for new entrepreneurs. This approach ensures that the program is responsive to the evolving needs of Alberta’s small business community.
For more information on the Mentor Program or to register, please visit https://businesslink.ca/programs/mentor-program/.
About Business Link
Business Link, a non-profit organization established in 1996, is dedicated to nurturing the growth and success of Alberta’s small businesses. As a cornerstone in the entrepreneurial community, Business Link offers comprehensive support services to early-stage and small business entrepreneurs including personalized coaching, market research, educational programs, online resources, networking opportunities, and targeted referrals. Notably, Business Link’s commitment extends to tailored assistance for Indigenous and immigrant entrepreneurs. In recent years, the organization has broadened services to encompass digital support programs, catering to the evolving needs of modern businesses.
Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada’s Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list
About Us
Canada’s Podcast is the number one podcast in Canada for entrepreneurs and business owners. Established in 2016, the podcast network has interviewed over 600 Canadian entrepreneurs from coast-to-coast.
With hosts in each province, entrepreneurs have a local and national format to tell their stories, talk about their journey and provide inspiration for anyone starting their entrepreneurial journey and well- established founders.
The commitment to a grass roots approach has built a loyal audience on all our social channels and YouTube – 500,000+ lifetime YouTube views, 200,000 + audio downloads, 35,000 + average monthly social impressions, 10,000 + engaged social followers and 35,000 newsletter subscribers. Canada’s Podcast is proud to provide a local, national and international presence for Canadian entrepreneurs to build their brand and tell their story.
#Alberta #business #CanadasNumberOnePodcastforEntrepreneurs #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #small business
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
As the Founder of b, halfmoon —— Andrea McKay’s mission is simple: to inspire and support people everywhere in living their truths and supporting their wellness journeys.
Andrea’s passion for yoga began in Sydney, Australia, while she was completing a Master's Degree in International Business. She knew she would someday make yoga her career, but she wasn’t sure what that would look like. Fast-forward 13 years and Morris found herself employed at The Stewart Group, her family’s fifth-generation manufacturing and technology company. She was working with an innovative type of rubber and quickly realized that the material’s distinctive qualities—durability, sustainability, and a grippy surface— could make the perfect yoga mat.
After endlessly prototyping and fine-tuning The B MAT, B Yoga was born in 2014. Sparked by The B MAT’s success, B Yoga continued to grow beyond just mats, creating elevated, performance-driven essentials for all kinds of movement and meditation.
In spring 2018, Andrea and B Yoga acquired Halfmoon Yoga Products, another female-founded, Canadian yoga and meditation brand. Where B Yoga speaks to the contemporary wellness enthusiast, Halfmoon is rooted in tradition, making each brand a perfect complement to the other.
In fall of 2023, B Yoga and Halfmoon came together as one, under the refreshed b, halfmoon brand. This beautiful union marks a new chapter in the brand and company’s story, which she is thrilled to share with their global community.
Andrea currently resides in her hometown of Toronto, ON, with her husband, Fraser, and two daughters, Madison and Everly. As she helps B Yoga and Halfmoon grow internationally, she knows she’s fulfilling her vision of inspiring all people to live their truth.
"I live my yoga in moments with movement, nature, loved ones, and creative ideation and expression. These moments come and go—they’re rarely scheduled, but always fulfilling." —Andrea Morris, Founder & CEO of Mindful Collective Co.
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Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Filomena May, a native Calgarian, Senior Wealth Advisor and Chartered Investment Manager, international speaker, entrepreneur, mother and founder of Filo Financial Solutions of Raymond James Ltd. Filomena operates across Canada, helping clients turn investments into successful portfolios. Her secret? Filomena is not only passionate about building wealth, but also educates on how to strategically protect it. Using a customized approach with attention to detail, she creates a unique financial roadmap for her clients based on their values and goals, while providing ease of mind and balance along the way.
Filomena began her career in 2002 at age 24 and beat the odds in an industry where only 5% of women were advisors at the time. Filomena is a trailblazer and sought out financial professional in her industry. She’s a contributing author of two amazon best sellers, podcast speaker, has appeared on BNN, CTV and "The Wealthy Life" show, and is in The KNOW Calgary volume three and Best of The KNOW Global. She is also President of her Italian Cultural Society "Calgary Calabrese Cultural Society" and enjoys the community work that she does in the city.
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Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Denise Bebenek is the Founder, President and driving force behind Meagan Bebenek Foundation: Creating a Circle of Hope.
A Toronto resident and graduate of the University of Western Ontario, Honours in Psychology and the University of Toronto Faculty of Education, Denise, a former schoolteacher, is a tireless advocate for families who are touched by brain tumours, and for the empowerment of all children to help one another. Meagan Bebenek Foundation promotes ground-breaking research, providing much-needed funds to Toronto’s Brain Tumour Research Centre (BTRC), fostering a culture of discovery and care that is improving the care, quality of life, and survival rates for young brain tumour patients.
The spirit of Meagan Bebenek Foundation is a combination of Denise’s personal experiences and mission, as well as her professional background.
In late 2000, Denise’s youngest child, Meagan, was diagnosed with an inoperable and malignant brain tumour. She died six months later, in June 2001, two weeks past her fifth birthday. As Denise left the hospital, she envisioned a hug encompassing the building, which inspired her to organize a five-kilometre walk and "hug" event.
Asking friends and family to help, Denise started planning for the first Meagan’s Walk event which took place on Mother’s Day 2002. The annual event, now known as Meagan’s HUG, culminates with participants joining hands and forming a human hug, a "circle of hope" around the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, sending a clear and simple message to all within – you are not alone.
Denise turned the tragic loss of her youngest daughter into a journey of hope and inspiration. With a deep-rooted belief that when we come together as a community we can make a collective difference, Denise has successfully harnessed that power for over two decades with a team of over 60 volunteers who work year-round to further the organization’s mission.
Today, Meagan Bebenek Foundation has grown into a thriving organization with multiple events, corporate sponsors, a robust school program, ‘Kids Helping Kids’ and an annual Crane Ceremony in which students present hand-made origami cranes to MBF Heroes. The foundation has raised more than $6 million dollars in support of paediatric brain tumour research, which includes funding for seed grants, purchasing cutting-edge equipment, funding for the Toronto Brain Tumour Network tissue bank and a Neuro-oncology fellowship program. This Fellowship is available to eligible candidates around the world and offers them the opportunity to further their clinical and research training in sub-specialties of paediatric oncology.
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Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
In this video interview, well-known Canadian entrepreneur Vince Guzzo, who is also a dragon on the popular CBC television show Dragons’ Den, discusses the challenges of being an entrepreneur today and what it takes to survive.
Guzzo talks about the Canada Emergency Business Account loan repayment deadline, some of the other challenges entrepreneurs are facing today, the importance of passion in being an entrepreneur.
Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada’s Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list
About Us
Canada’s Podcast is the number one podcast in Canada for entrepreneurs and business owners. Established in 2016, the podcast network has interviewed over 600 Canadian entrepreneurs from coast-to-coast.
With hosts in each province, entrepreneurs have a local and national format to tell their stories, talk about their journey and provide inspiration for anyone starting their entrepreneurial journey and well- established founders.
The commitment to a grass roots approach has built a loyal audience on all our social channels and YouTube – 500,000+ lifetime YouTube views, 200,000 + audio downloads, 35,000 + average monthly social impressions, 10,000 + engaged social followers and 35,000 newsletter subscribers. Canada’s Podcast is proud to provide a local, national and international presence for Canadian entrepreneurs to build their brand and tell their story.
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
In this video interview, Emily Gardner, Vice President, Consumer Products, Spring Financial, discusses the trend in 'loud budgeting."
Less than half of Canadians currently keep up a budget, but TikTok’s latest personal finance trend, “loud budgeting,” could change that. The trend is reshaping the narrative around money conversations by encouraging people to be more vocal about their finances and prioritize smart financial decision-making.
Gardner believes the “loud budgeting” trend is a step in the right direction for social media finance tips.
According to RBC data, 40% of Canadian Gen Z report learning about money tips from at least one social media platform. As a result, viral trends can have a huge impact on young people's finances.
#business #money #finances #budgeting #smallbusiness #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship
Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada’s Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Alex Wylie has a proven track record of building high-growth businesses and is now President and CEO of Volt Lithium Corp. Alex is leading a game-changing technological shift in the oil and gas industry aiming to be North America’s first commercial producer of lithium from oilfield brine.
The vision is to secure a supply of lithium for Canada and other markets including the USA and global destinations currently involved in oil and gas extraction. Leveraging existing infrastructure, building a permanent testing facility, and collaborative partners in R&D and implementation Volt Lithium is undertaking what others thought was impossible.
On today’s podcast we’ll hear about:
- How to find solutions ‘right under your nose’ that might not yet seem obvious
- Oil & gas industry partnerships on lithium production
- Strategic advantages to scale in Canada and Alberta
- Why lithium is important for a better future
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Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
In this interview, Mark von Schellwitz, VP Western, Restaurants Canada, discusses how many restaurants in Canada are on the brink of closing because they can’t meet the repayment deadline of January 18 for the Canada Emergency Bank Account loan.
PRESS RELEASE
With just days remaining until the Federal Government enforces the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan repayment, Restaurants Canada is urgently calling for a last-minute extension to prevent the devastating consequences facing the food service industry.
Despite the best efforts made by Restaurants Canada, the Federal Government has declined to extend the CEBA loan repayment deadline of January 18th, 2024. This decision leaves our members, representing thousands of restaurants across the country, with limited options to avoid bankruptcy and recover from the ongoing financial challenges that arose during the pandemic.
A startling survey of the industry reveals that 1 in 5 restaurants with a CEBA loan are now on the brink of closing one or more of their locations.
The food service sector has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic lockdowns, enduring the longest lockdown period in North America, which has led to a significant accumulation of debt. Additionally, the foodservice industry operates on traditionally low profit margins, rendering it further vulnerable to external pressures.
Recovery in the food service industry has been painfully slow because of several factors beyond the control of restauranteurs, including record-high inflation, the rising cost of food, and labour shortages. We are not asking for a hand-out; we are asking for more time.
Currently, a staggering 53% of restaurants are operating at a loss or barely breaking even compared to 10% pre-pandemic, underscoring the obvious connection to this unique and devastating period in our industry and the urgent need for further support and assistance.
Kelly Higginson, President, and CEO of Restaurants Canada stated, “People understand that restaurants are part of our social fabric, they are gathering spots to celebrate life’s milestones and achievements and the place where friends come to reconnect.” Higginson continued, “Your favourite mom and pop restaurant and local gathering place is at risk. If what the industry is telling us comes to fruition, Canadian communities will lose something very special, simply because of an arbitrary deadline.”
Restaurants Canada strongly urges the Federal Government to reconsider their decision and provide an extension to the CEBA loan repayment deadline. Immediate action is essential to prevent further closures and ensure the long-term survival of this critical sector, which contributes significantly to the nation’s economy.
In the face of these challenges, Restaurants Canada stands firmly with our members and encourages them to visit our website at restaurantscanada.org for guidance on how to navigate this difficult period and learn about available resources.
Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada’s Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list
About Us
Canada’s Podcast is the number one podcast in Canada for entrepreneurs and business owners. Established in 2016, the podcast network has interviewed over 600 Canadian entrepreneurs from coast-to-coast.
With hosts in each province, entrepreneurs have a local and national format to tell their stories, talk about their journey and provide inspiration for anyone starting their entrepreneurial journey and well- established founders.
The commitment to a grass roots approach has built a loyal audience on all our social channels and YouTube – 500,000+ lifetime YouTube views, 200,000 + audio downloads, 35,000 + average monthly social impressions, 10,000 + engaged social followers and 35,000 newsletter subscribers. Canada’s Podcast is proud to provide a local, national and international presence for Canadian entrepreneurs to build their brand and tell their story.
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
In this video interview, Phil Soper, President and CEO of Royal LePage, discusses the current housing market in Canada and what to expect in 2024.
#business #homes #housing #realestate #royallepage #MLS #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship
Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada’s Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list
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