Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast
390 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAre you an ambitious young entrepreneur? Do you consider yourself a role model and leader of tomorrow? If so, this is going to be the show for you.
Leaders Of Tomorrow is a show dedicated young and ambitious entrepreneurs looking to forge their own path in this world. Each week, we will bring you an inspiring interview and share with you behind the scenes some of the values and beliefs of our 8-figure business; Student Works Management Program.
From interviews with young millionaires and personal anecdotes from our head coach; Chris Thomson, this show will give you everything you need to know to become a Leader Of Tomorrow.
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231 | Taylor Nicholls | A Dream Team For An 18-Year Old Entrepreneur
May 25, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 31.7 MBCan eighteen-year-olds successfully manage large businesses if they have a conducive environment and a supportive team to back them up? On today’s show, we interview veteran student operator, Taylor Nichols who shares his thoughts on leadership and delegation. You will learn how shedding your fears and stepping out of your comfort zone can catapult you miles ahead of your peers. Growing up, Taylor always had a big engine for work. But he was frustrated with working odd jobs and earning min...
230 | Adel Jawhary | Selling at the “Top of the Market” and Understanding the Biggest Triggers in the Sales Process
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBHow can you charge premium pricing even when you are functioning in a commoditized market? On today’s show, we interview Adel Jawhary, Owner and CEO of Rydel Roofing who shares with us his distilled wisdom on pricing, sales, and growth. Adel and his team managed to rapidly scale up Rydel Roofing from 0 to $10 million in six years flat. But once they hit this sales mark, Adel realized why it was futile to function as a revenue-focused company. As quality issues and cash flow problems cr...
229 | Olivier Grenon | How Student Works Helped Me Set My Life In Order
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 34.1 MBOn today’s show, we interview student painter Olivier Grenon who shares his distilled wisdom on focus, mindset, and entrepreneurship. With $90,000 worth of painting orders already under his belt, Olivier is all set to hit the $200,000 revenue mark in 2021. While Olivier is experiencing incredible success today, back in 2019, he had little clarity about what he wanted to do going forward. Over the past five years, he had just been wading through life. But he was determined to set his life...
228 | Bob Milling | The Power of Far-Sightedness
May 04, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 51.6 MBEver wondered how successful entrepreneurs manage to ride out challenges and pivot again and again? On today’s show, we interview the incredible Bob Milling who shares with us his experience of working in the government, the power industry, and the hospitality industry. You will learn how to develop a far-sighted approach to make decisions that result in massive success in the long run. We start this show with Bob sharing his backstory. He too graduated at the height of the recession – pre...
227 | Govindh Jayaraman | Navigating Massive Downturns and How to Successfully Spot New Opportunities and Pivot
April 27, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 58.9 MBHow do some organizations manage to emerge stronger from a crisis? What is it that sets them apart and enables them to stand the test of time? Today’s show is a special one as we have Govindh Jayaraman, Head Coach and Team Lead of IMBA Medical, back on the show to share with us his distilled wisdom on tenacity, entrepreneurship, and navigating black swan events. Like all of us, life has significantly changed for Govindh after the pandemic. Govindh shares how his organization creating a...
226 | Faraz Khan | Biggest Takeaways from my Student Works Stint
April 20, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 30.4 MBOn today’s show, we interview the incredible Faraz Khan who shares his distilled wisdom on entrepreneurship, tenacity, and relationship building. Faraz’s single-minded focus has earned him the Rookie Operator of the Year award. So, how did Faraz manage to get a leg up on his extremely competitive and high-performing peers? And how did he manage to hit his goals in a year ravaged by the pandemic? We start this show with Faraz sharing his background story. Originally from Pakistan, Faraz ...
225 | Jody Steinhauer | Radical Change and Leading a Life of Authenticity and Integrity
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 49.9 MBOn today’s show, we interview social entrepreneur and founder of The Bargains Group, Kits For a Cause and Engage and Change, Jody Steinhauer who shares with us her thoughts on authenticity, integrity, and corporate social responsibility. Jody is a radical change-maker who is helping the homeless and needy through her various charity initiatives. When Jody was studying fashion and interior design in her formative years, she was always independent-minded. But admittedly she was in the process...
224 | Sam Symons | Leveraging Short-Term Rentals for Maximizing ROI
April 06, 2021 10:23 - 40 minutes - 42.2 MBOn today’s show, we interview Sam Symons, Expansion Manager, Lavanda who shares with us his distilled wisdom on the real estate market and specifically, short-term rentals. You will learn how institutional investors are slowly but surely waking up to the massive opportunities in the short-term rental space. Growing up in a small town of just 700 did not deter Sam from dreaming big. And having older siblings who were high achievers also opened his eyes to the massive opportunities that lay ...
223 | Deb Crowe | Heart-Centered Leadership and Entrepreneurship Wisdom to Inspire you Ahead
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 45.5 MBOn today’s show, we interview Deb Crowe who shares with us her distilled wisdom on leadership, failure, and success. Deb is a professional executive coach with a background in the medical rehabilitation industry. Back in 1987, Deb had to drop out of school to take care of her ailing father. Tragically, while her father passed away, this experience forced Deb to grow up rather quickly. Three years hence, Deb started work as a neurotrauma case manager for the insurance industry – a fruitful...
222 | Jordan Kipnes | My Coaching Philosophy and How Student Works Can Set You Up For Success
March 26, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 57.6 MBOn today’s show, we interview Vice President of Development for Student Works West, Jordan Kipnes who shares with us his distilled wisdom on business, scaling, and coaching. Growing up, Jordan was always enterprising and had a big engine for work. However, he soon realized that working hourly jobs were not going to cut it. So, when he came across the Student Works opportunity, his interest was piqued immediately. In his first years as painting business owners, Jordan hired his friends and...
221 | Hope DesRoche | Powerful Habits of Top Performers that Make Them Shine Out
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 25.6 MBHow do top performers get the slight edge that catapults them miles ahead of the competition? On today’s show, we interview student painter, Hope DesRoche who shares with her distilled wisdom on excellence, confidence, and leadership. As of now, Hope has booked orders worth $500,000 and is on track to break the all-time record held by the incredible Amir Abu Shakra. Before Student Works, admittedly Hope was frustrated living the life of a “typical twenty-year-old”. So, when she came across...
220 | Steve Macdonald | Entrepreneurial Wisdom and How I Built My Multi-Million Construction Firm Against All Odds
March 19, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 72.2 MBOn today’s show, we interview Steve Macdonald, owner of high-end custom-home-builder, Patty Mac Inc. who shares with us his wisdom on entrepreneurship, management, and perseverance. You will learn how Patty Mac has graduated from small, maintenance jobs to building million-dollar homes in a short span of time. Back in college, admittedly, Steve was directionless and spent his days partying. Fortunately for him, he came he touch with Ryan who was running a thriving painting business with S...
219 | Bill Eckstrom | Key Coaching Practices for Growth and Excellence
March 16, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 83.9 MBOn today’s show, we interview the founder of Ecsell Institute, Bill Eckstrom who shares with us his wisdom on coaching, reinvention, and growth. Growing up, Bill was admittedly behaviourally challenged. He hated structure and classroom teaching. And so, it was of little surprise when Bill was kicked out of school in 7th grade. Even at that young age, Bill was admonished severely for his mistake. Now, as an accomplished coach and successful entrepreneur, Bill calls out the societal tendency...
218 | Cory Bartrim | A Peek Into The Student Works Model and The Biggest Things that Make Us Thrive
March 12, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBOn today’s show, we interview Cory Bartrim, Vice President, Operations at Student Works who shares with us his distilled wisdom on collaboration, entrepreneurship, and organization. He also shares his biggest failures and some of the most important lessons that he has learned along the way. Born in a blue-collar family, Cory always had a big engine for work. However, admittedly, he had little idea about his long-term goals and the direction in which his life was headed. While studying busin...
217 | Todd Palmer | Entrepreneurial Grit and How to Successfully Pivot and Re-invent Yourself
March 09, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 53.8 MBOn today’s show, we interview executive coach, keynote speaker, and renowned author, Todd Palmer who shares with us his distilled wisdom on grit, entrepreneurship, and mentorship. Back in 1988, while Todd was still enrolled as an undergraduate the Eastern Michigan University, he took up a permanent teaching job at a community college. But just as things were looking up for Todd, he lost his job. And to make things worse, his personal life hit a rough patch as his marriage ended in a divorce...
216 | Hugh Owen | How to Pivot Successfully and Why Entrepreneurs Should Always Strive For Lifelong Learning
March 05, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 52.2 MBEver wondered how successful entrepreneurs manage to pivot and survive massive economic downturns? On today’s show, Hugh Owen, CEO, MacRAE'S and Scott's Directories brings to us his distilled wisdom on persistence and continuous learning. Early on in his story, Hugh found himself lacking focus and just drifting through life. However, all this changed when he enrolled in the Student Works Management Program. The two years that he spent here honed his work ethic and introduced him to busi...
215 | Byron MacDonald | Cultivating the Olympic Mindset
March 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBOn today’s show, we interview American Canadian swimming coach and former Olympian, Byron MacDonald who shares with us the key attributes of world-class athletes. Byron won six international game medals for Canada from 1970 to 1975. He finishes sixth in the 100 m butterfly at the 1972 Olympics. In 1976, Byron started his coaching career with the York University in Toronto. Over the years, two of MacDonald’s swimmers have won Olympic medals – the most recent one being by Kylie Masse at th...
214 | Craig Whitten | Scaling and Growing a Real Estate Syndication Business to the Next Level
February 26, 2021 08:03 - 53 minutes - 53.7 MBEver wondered how successful real estate developers manage the different moving parts to ensure the successful fruition of large multi-million-dollar projects? On today’s show, we interview Craig Whitten, partner, Huntington Properties who shares with us his thoughts on core values, business strategy, and growth. Growing up, Craig was independent-minded and success-motivated. So, when he went through the Student Works internship, this further stoked his passion for business. Here, he got ...
213 | Michelle Tucker | How to Maximize Value and Exit Big
February 23, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 52.5 MBWhat is the one thing that can help businesses unlock massive value? On today’s show, we talk to leading M&A advisor, Michelle Tucker who shares some expert tips to help you get your dream exit. And you will also learn the SIX Mistakes that businesses make due to which they are unable to stand the test of time. Michelle has also co-authored The Exit Rich Book along with Sharon Lechter of Rich Dad, Poor Dad fame. One of the biggest mistakes that businesses make is that they fail to plan ...
212 | Michael Rudzki | How to Pivot in Times of Massive Uncertainty
February 19, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 56.3 MBEver wondered how successful entrepreneurs and professionals manage to pivot in times of massive uncertainty? And how do they broaden their horizons and gain some enriching experiences while they are at it? On today’s show, we interview Michael Rudzki, Application Sales Manager, Oracle who shares his thoughts on entrepreneurship, grit, and persistence. He shares with us his different work experiences, and reveals some of the most important lessons that he has learnt along the way. Michael ...
211 | Bill Bishop | Rewiring Your Thinking and How You Can Stop Being a Penguin in a Commoditized Marke
February 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBWondering how to grow your business in a competitive and commoditized market? And how to add value and make yourself irresistible to your ideal clients? Back in 1980, Bill was working as a waiter at The Keg restaurant when he hit upon a “magic formula” to sell lobsters to restaurant customers. Using his formula, Bill managed to sell 1400 lobsters in 3 months. And to put things in perspective, the waiter who came in distant second just sold 90. Bill figured out soon enough that he could app...
210 | Christine Purvis | Closing Billion-Dollar Deals
February 12, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 49.7 MBEver wondered how million-dollar deals are closed? What is the level of effort, diligence, and teamwork required for successful culmination? In today’s show, Chris interviews Christine Purvis, Senior Account Executive, SAP who shares her work experiences and some of the biggest lessons learned over the years. Back in high school, Christine was a busy-bee doing great in academics as well as in extra-curricular activities, constantly making sacrifices so that she could remain focused on her...
209 | Geoff Woods | The ONE Thing and How the Right Mentors Can Collapse Your Time and Accelerate your Money
February 09, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 44.8 MBWhat if you could get a peek into the billionaire mindset? And learn how to make decisions that multiply your growth and success? On today’s show, we interview Geoff Woods, co-founder, and partner, ProduKtive who shares with us his wisdom on entrepreneurship, core values, and mentorship. ProduKtive is a training company and community based on The One Thing. Growing up, Geoff was always driven and motivated to set and achieve big goals. However, he had little clarity about the path he had c...
208 | Ahsan Khan | Developing the Success Mindset
February 05, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 52.1 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews Ahsan Khan who shares his distilled wisdom on financial planning, mindset, and success. Ahsan is the VP and financial planner at BMO Nesbitt Burns. Ahsan lost his father when he was just 10. Fortunately for him, his courageous mother and his uncles mentored him in the right way to set him firmly on the path of success. Ahsan grew up to a confident young man who was certain in his ability to make a difference. So, it was hardly surprising that Ahsan’s Stud...
207 | Patrick Lalonde | Shedding the Victim Mindset and Taking Charge of Your Life
February 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews Patrick Lalonde, VP, Student Works who talks about shedding the victim mindset and taking full and complete responsibility for your life. Unless you realize that no one but you is responsible for the consequences of your actions, you will never achieve the level of success that you are yearning for. When you fail, it is tempting to blame things that are beyond your control. You blame society. You blame the government. You blame the economy. And you blame y...
206 | Michael Patterson | A “Peek” Into My Sales Playbook – What Hugely Successful Sales Executives Do That Others Don’t
January 29, 2021 03:00 - 48 minutes - 49.5 MBEver wondered how top sales executives stay ahead of the curve? What is their “secret sauce” that catapults them miles ahead of the competition? In today’s show, we interview Michael Patterson, IBM Key Client Executive BD Bank who shares some expert tips for staying on the top of your sales game, and the importance of continuously reinventing yourself. Growing up, Michael was always hugely driven and entrepreneurial. After a successful stint with Student Works, he teamed up with Steve, als...
205 | Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco | Firing Your RocketFuel: Mindset Strategies, Building Dream Teams and Finding Unlimited Success
January 26, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 47.5 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco, CEO, People Building Inc. who shares with us his thoughts on leadership, culture, and unlimited success. Coming from a broken home, Mike’s childhood years were really tough. The emotional abuse took a toll on him, and Mike dropped out of college, and got hooked on drugs and partying. Fortunately for him, finding the right life-partner steadied him up, and he rediscovered his life’s purpose. After working in sales for a while, Mike ...
204 | Erin Roininen Butler | How Student Works Set the Tone for My Successful Sales Career
January 22, 2021 03:00 - 54 minutes - 54.9 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews Erin Roininen Butler, Director of Sales Strategy and Shopper Marketing, Weston Foods. Erin shares her life story, recalls her super-successful Student Works stint, and gives us a peek into her role at Weston Foods. Even before Student Works, Erin was always motivated to give her best. Be it academics or athletics, Erin gave it her all. So, when Erin joined Student Works, she was intent on breaking the then all-time sales record of $200,000. And to fulfi...
203 | Brian Scudamore | Creating Exceptional Brands – How I Built My College Side Hustle Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business
January 19, 2021 03:00 - 42 minutes - 44 MBHow do you create exceptional brands that stand the test of time? In today’s show, Chris interviews Brian Scudamore, Founder and CEO of O2E Brands, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING and Shack Shine. Brian shares his distilled wisdom on guerrilla marketing tactics, the importance of working with the right people, and reveals why you must be willing to fail in order to realize your most audacious dreams. Early on in his story, inspired by his entrepreneur grandparents, Brian was lit up by ...
202 | Rob Signoretti | Cultivating a Growth Mindset, Pivoting Quickly, and Bucking the Trend
January 15, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBIn today’s show, we interview, Rob Signoretti, Enterprise Account Executive at DataBricks who shares his story about how he built his successful career in the technology space. Raised in Ontario by a blue-collar family, Rob had a “boxed-in” mentality as he had little idea about the massive opportunities out there. He was content and laidback, and his teacher called him the “dumbest smart guy” he had ever met. However, all this changed when Rob found Student Works. As a student painter, Rob...
201 | Patrick Lalonde | Integrity: The ONE Thing That Can Help Your Realize Your Biggest Goals
January 12, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBWhat is the ONE thing that could help you realize your most audacious goals? If you want your life to get better and better, you can’t do it without integrity. But, what does integrity really mean? In the simplest terms, integrity means that you are honoring your word. However, in today’s show, Chris and Patrick share a more thoughtful and detailed definition of “integrity”: Doing what to do, doing it as was meant to be done, and doing it on time. Doing what others expect you to do, even...
200 | Adding Value During The Holidays: Four Simple Tips To Utilize This Downtime Wisely
December 22, 2020 03:00 - 12 minutes - 14.5 MBLooking forward to the holidays? Planning on taking things easy as an eventful 2020 draws to a close? While, it is natural to take things slow this time of the year, coming to a complete standstill is not really judicious. In today’s show, we reveal four simple but actionable tips to help you add value during your holidays. From re-training your monkey mind to ensuring physical activity to keeping your gratitude and integrity intact, Chris has some practical wisdom to share with you today...
199 | Flipping Your Biggest Challenges: How the Pandemic Forced Us to Completely Rework Our Business Model
December 11, 2020 03:00 - 12 minutes - 14.5 MBIn today’s show, Chris reflects back on the incredible year that was 2020 and shares some of the BIGGEST lessons that the pandemic has taught him. When adversity strikes, most people go into panic mode and switch off completely. However, if you can keep your sanity in these trying times, double-down, and pivot, you can catapult yourself miles ahead of the competition. And that’s exactly what Chris and the entire Student Works team did. When the competition was reeling in the aftermath of ...
198 | Rebecca Friese | Creating a Workplace Culture That Doesn’t Suck
December 08, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews Rebecca Friese, Managing Partner, Flyn Consulting, and author of the recently-released The Good Culture: The Leader's Guide to Creating a Workplace That Doesn't Suck. We start this show with Rebecca sharing her interesting backstory. Born and raised in Illinois, Rebecca chose Penn State to complete her college education. She made the most of this experience, and in this segment, she talks a great deal about how extra-curricular activities can truly set yo...
197 | Marco Pimental | Growing Through Acquisitions: How I Leveraged Structures to Build an Enviable Portfolio of Disruptive Technology Companies
December 04, 2020 03:00 - 51 minutes - 52.2 MBLooking for proven ways to scale up your business in these uncertain times? In today’s show, we interview Marco Pimental who reveals how having internal systems in place can help you successfully acquire and manage businesses, even if they are vastly different in nature. Growing up, Marco was curious and extremely enterprising. From working early mornings in a grocery store to running a car import business, Marco tried his hand at different ventures before he discovered Student Works. Bec...
196 | Nicky Billou | How to Massively Scale Up Your Business in Challenging Times
December 01, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews Nicky Billou, co-founder, The Million Dollar Clinic, and host, The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast. We start this show with Nicky sharing his interesting backstory. Nicky was a great high school student but lost his focus somewhat when he entered university. However, hell-bent on doing well, Nicky surrounded himself with a great peer group – which pushed him to elevate his game. Nicky ultimately ended up getting his Masters in business and international ...
195 | Brett Bergmann | Lighting Up 140,000 Homes in Kenya
November 27, 2020 03:00 - 58 minutes - 58.5 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews, Brett Bergmann, COO, Solar Panda. Growing up, young Brett was totally confused by the myriad of options available in front of him. There were a whole bunch of ways he wanted to go, but he had little idea how to get there. This is when the Student Works opportunity came knocking. Running a painting business and managing a crew of people at a young age had a transformational impact on young Brett. Rather than looking at business through a dispassionate and...
194 | President’s Call | The Power of Accountability, Integrity & a Clean Environment
November 24, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBToday’s show is a special one as we have some of our top operators joining us to discuss the power of accountability, integrity, and a clean and healthy environment. Maddie, a student from the University of Western Ontario grew her first business by 300%. Adam just graduated from the program after doing well over a quarter-million dollars worth of business. And John, our top operator from the West Coast did $750,000 worth of business last year. These are only some of the exceptional indivi...
193 | Paul Flick | How I Created a Multi-Million Multi-Service Franchise Company
November 20, 2020 03:00 - 43 minutes - 44.5 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews Paul Flick, CEO, 360 Degree Painting, and Premium Services Brand. 360 Degree Painting is a painting franchise company whereas Premium Services Brand offers multiple services in the home services space. Paul worked with Student Works as a district manager and operator in the late 1980s. In the first segment of the show, Paul recalls his life as a teenager. Like many of us, Paul struggled to define his life’s course. Additionally, he shares that his introve...
192 | Darius Mirshahzadeh | Encoding Organizational Core Values
November 17, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews Darius Mirshahzadeh, Former President, The Money Source Inc and host, The Greatness Machine. Darius, a core value evangelist shares his life story and reveals some of the most critical business lessons that he has learned from his successes and failures. Growing up, Darius was extremely money-motivated. So much so that he considered dropping out of college so that he could enter the business world. At his parent’s prodding, Darius rushed through college and...
191 | Corey Bullock | How to Add More Value and Enjoy Massive Professional Growth
November 13, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews Corey Bullock, Sale Enablement Specialist at Intuit. Growing up, Corey was frustrated with his lack of clarity. While there are some of us who are absolutely certain about what they plan to do professionally, Corey wasn’t one of them. Rather, Corey chalked out this professional path through the rather painful process of elimination. In the next segment of the show, Corey shares some of the biggest lessons he learned at Student Works. Particularly, he talks...
190 | Gary Mottershead | Why Persistence is the Key to Entrepreneurial Success
November 11, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBToday’s show is a special one as Chris interviews Gary Mottershead, President, and Founder, GCP Industrial Products and Facilitator at Dan Sullivan’s Strategic coach. Gary always had a big work engine. As a teenager, he ran a newspaper business and displayed ingenuity by making deliveries in a motorboat. However, inspite of this, Gary did not take the entrepreneurial route from the get-go but worked with Dupont for 8 long years after graduation. Next, Gary went to work for his friend in t...
189 | Ewan Wailoo | What I Have Learned After Working For Some of the Biggest Names in the Technology Space For The Past Three Decades
November 06, 2020 03:00 - 53 minutes - 54.5 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews Ewan Wailoo. Currently, Ewan works with Autodesk in their AEC department. Prior to this, he has worked with technology behemoths, Apple, and Microsoft. Ewan interned with Student Works nearly 30 years back. Ewan shares that he was an average kid but extremely money-motivated. So, this drive helped him run a large and successful painting business inspite of the fact that he did not have a car and had to commute by bus. In this segment of the show, listener...
189 | Evan Wailoo | What I Have Learned After Working For Some of the Biggest Names in the Technology Space For The Past Three Decades
November 06, 2020 03:00 - 53 minutes - 54.5 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews Evan Wailoo. Currently, Evan works with Autodesk in their AEC department. Prior to this, he has worked with technology behemoths, Apple, and Microsoft. Evan interned with Student Works nearly 30 years back. Evan shares that he was an average kid but extremely money-motivated. So, this drive helped him run a large and successful painting business inspite of the fact that he did not have a car and had to commute by bus. In this segment of the show, listener...
188 | Michael Glinter | How to Turn Your Side Hustle Into Your Main Hustle
November 03, 2020 03:00 - 46 minutes - 47.5 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews Michael Glinter, professional leadership, staffing, and career consultant. Since 1999, Michael has placed thousands of employees across the globe. In today’s show, listeners will get a peek into the playbook of elite recruiters like Michael and learn how the staffing industry as a whole operates. After graduation, Michael started working at Coca Cola but was quick to realize that he was not cut out to work in a traditional, conservative setting. This is wh...
187 | Frank Gairdner | From Documentary Film-making to Carbon-Fiber Bikes – How I Found Success in Diverse Fields
October 30, 2020 03:00 - 55 minutes - 55.6 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews Frank Gairdner, an entrepreneur with a diverse path. Frank worked with Student Works back in 2004-2005 while he was getting his arts degree at Western. He went on to get his Masters in Philosophy from Queen’s. Frank has worked in industries ranging from documentary filmmaking to carbon-fiber boats. Frank reveals that one reason for his success is his arts background. In this segment of the show, listeners will learn how a generalist background can help yo...
186 | Devon Thomson | How I Went From Being a Raw, 17-Year Old to Managing a $2 Million Business at Student Works
October 27, 2020 03:00 - 42 minutes - 43.4 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews Devon Thomson, district manager, Student Works. Devon shares some of the most important lessons that he has learned over the past seven years at Student Works. He reveals how he has honed some foundational skillsets which have firmly entrenched him on the path of rapid growth and success. We start this show with Devon sharing his interesting backstory. Even before Student Works, Devon led from the front while participating in various school activities. Ad...
185 | Nelkas Kwemo | Biggest Life Lessons That I have Learned As a Professional LineBacker
October 23, 2020 03:00 - 49 minutes - 73.2 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews Nelkas Kwemo. Nelkas shares some of the biggest life lessons that he has learned as an elite athlete. You will also learn why he calls Student Works his “most brutal experience” ever. We start this show with Nelkas sharing his interesting backstory. An elite athlete, Nelkas is a professional linebacker for Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Additionally, he has also played for the Queen’s Gaels from 2014 to 2017. Growing up, Nelkas shares ...
184 | Mitchell Beinhaker | Student Works – An Innovative Entrepreneurship Program Designed to Create the Leaders of Tomorrow
October 20, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBToday’s show is a special one as Mitchell Beinhaker slides into the interviewer’s seat and quizzes Chris about his business and passion, Student Works. Student Works has a unique business model/ entrepreneurial program for high school students and college students where they can learn critical business skills at an extremely young age. When eighteen-year old’s get the opportunity to run a large painting business, they can learn the entire gamut of skills ranging from hiring the right empl...
183 | William Chyz | How My Student Works Experience Helped Me Get My Dream Job in The Financial Industry
October 16, 2020 01:00 - 54 minutes - 55.4 MBIn today’s show, Chris interviews William Chyz, Director, Asset Management, and Client Services at Westcourt Capital Corporation. William, a former student painter, currently helps HNI’s with their alternative investments. We start this show with William sharing his backstory. As a high school student, William did not have much idea about what he was going to do with his life. So, after working some odd jobs, when he joined Student Works, admittedly, he was quite naïve. But he learned th...