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Secret Life

182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -

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

August 14, 2023 20:24 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MB

๐ŸŽ™๏ธNEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT!๐ŸŽ™๏ธ 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 wonโ€™t want to miss! Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode: 1๏ธโƒฃ 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 ...

Ep. 124 Marc Toews from Gateway Web AR

May 17, 2023 15:54 - 25 minutes - 30.4 MB

A truck driver by day and a creator by night, Marc Toews has a vision for the un-real. ๐Ÿ™‚ 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

May 17, 2023 15:03 - 34 minutes - 40.2 MB

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 ...

Ep. 122 Aaron Strauss from Cache Tactical & Supply in Regina, SK

April 21, 2023 01:31 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

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....

Ep. 121 Cedric Delavaud from Ludoland

April 05, 2023 20:33 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Today's guest is dishing on the lost art of woodworking! Cedric Delavaud, a university educated business owner, returned to his roots๐ŸŒณ (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:/...

Ep. 120 Jasmine Patterson from BDC

March 08, 2023 22:11 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

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

January 24, 2023 17:23 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

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

January 20, 2023 18:42 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB

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 I...

Ep. 117 Kathy Sabo from QC Gifts

January 20, 2023 18:39 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

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...

Ep. 116 Andrea Lo from the Toronto Dating Hub

January 20, 2023 18:31 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

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...

Ep. 115 Karey Kapell from Next Level Business and Life Coaching

January 09, 2023 21:50 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

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 con...

Ep. 114 Joel Sopp from Socially Acceptable Marketing

January 08, 2023 22:06 - 26 minutes - 25 MB

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

October 13, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

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 sheโ€™s not making coffee, she writes, rides a tricycle and enjoys life on the flat Canadian Prairies. Annabel Townsendโ€™s first book, 'It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time,' came out in 2018 with Pottersfield Press. The follow-up, โ€˜A Thousand Livesโ€™ is coming soon. ...

Ep. 112 Cathlyn Melvin, Tedx Coach and Copywriter

October 12, 2022 19:04 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

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 sheโ€™s not writing or coaching, yo...

Ep. 114 Cathlyn Melvin, Tedx Coach and Copywriter

October 12, 2022 19:04 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

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 sheโ€™s not writing or coaching, yo...

Ep. 111 Corey Liebrecht from Zippity Zip Courier

October 06, 2022 00:59 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

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. ย 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 http://www.zippityzipcourier.ca/

Ep. 110 Quinn Nikulak of Kustom Kitties Canada

October 06, 2022 00:58 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

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

October 06, 2022 00:52 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

We are getting Totally Tess'd today! TotallyTess is a community-oriented tradeshow company. ย 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 ...

Ep. 108 Shane Chapman from The Ultimate Deck Shop

September 06, 2022 14:45 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

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...

Ep. 107 Dan Celis from Tommy's Speakeatery

September 06, 2022 14:37 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

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 @ ...

Ep. 106 Ann Corcoran - Dog Separation Anxiety Specialist

August 22, 2022 15:40 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Continuing our series on our furry friends, ๐Ÿ• 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. ๐Ÿ˜Ÿ 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. ๐Ÿถ Little wonder they exp...

Ep. 105 with Louise Yates and Jennifer Berg discussing animal welfare and training

August 09, 2022 21:27 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

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 acc...

Ep. 104 Jule Gilchrist from Cuppa'T Teas

July 25, 2022 21:48 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

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 ...

Ep. 103 Annika Mang of TrailCollectiv

July 11, 2022 18:02 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

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...

Ep. 102 Ronley Arnold from OSI-CAN

June 28, 2022 13:40 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

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 w...

Ep. 101 Susan Robertson of Susan Robertson Pottery

June 14, 2022 14:34 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Today's guest has always been a little on the "artsy" side. Even in her youth, she was involved in art, dance and theater. ย 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 a...

Ep. 100 Victor Roman of the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation

May 31, 2022 15:23 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

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 organi...

Ep. 99 Faith Alyssa Peter of Stressed Out Mamas Subscription Box [Discount Code!]

May 17, 2022 15:26 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB

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. ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿคฐ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿš€ How about doing something for yourself, that will fill up your cup, to give MORE to your kids, family, spouse and/or partner? ๐Ÿ’– Enter the Stressed Out Mamas Subscription Box! ๐Ÿ˜€ [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 g...

Ep. 96 Meg Casebolt from Love at First Search

May 17, 2022 15:25 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

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. Megโ€™s clients are entrepreneurs who are too busy changing the world to worry about things like website conversion rates and search traffic โ€ฆ but still want their websites to get found on Google for their brilliance and those new readers into leads, subscribers and...

Ep. 98 Leah Mazur from Loop Digital

May 17, 2022 15:17 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

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 Canadaโ€™s #1 Facebook advertiser analyzing millions of ad spend and as the Senior Director of Paid Social at a large Toronto-based advertisin...

Ep. 99 Meg Casebolt from Love at First Search

March 27, 2022 23:59 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

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. Megโ€™s clients are entrepreneurs who are too busy changing the world to worry about things like website conversion rates and search traffic โ€ฆ but still want their websites to get found on Google for their brilliance and those new readers into leads, subscribers and...

Ep. 97 Carmen Johanson and Kimberly Baldwin from PayTrail

February 24, 2022 19:22 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MB

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 d...

Ep. 97 Carmen Johanson and Kimberley Baldwin from PayTrail

February 24, 2022 19:22 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MB

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 d...

Ep.94 Wilson Acton, serial entrepreneur and 4 x tech founder

February 15, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

On today's episode we are joined by Wilson Acton. Wilson is a builder. ย 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 Calga...

Ep. 95 Karen Kobussen from CanBall Games, Alexandria Professional Canadian Prairies and Sugar Spa YXE

February 14, 2022 20:58 - 50 minutes - 47.1 MB

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 t...

Ep. 93 Carla Browne of Real Property Management

February 14, 2022 20:12 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

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 infl...

Ep.94 Wilson Acton - Serial Entrepreneur

February 11, 2022 14:45 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

On today's episode we are joined by Wilson Acton. Wilson is a builder. ย 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 Calga...

Ep. 92 Donna Ziegler | South Saskatchewan Community Foundation

January 16, 2022 15:52 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Donna leads the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation team as its Executive Director.ย  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.ย  She is a member of the Association of...

Ep. 92 Donna Ziegler from the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation

January 16, 2022 15:52 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Donna leads the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation team as its Executive Director.ย  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.ย  She is a member of the Association of...

Ep. 91 Scott Love from Store to Door Canada

December 17, 2021 16:53 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

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 http...

Ep. 90 Mark Heise, President of Rebellion Brewing

December 07, 2021 22:07 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

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. W...

Ep. 89 Brendan McGuire of Affinity Credit Union

November 17, 2021 20:17 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MB

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 ๐‹๐ˆ๐•๐„ ๐ž๐ฉ๐ข๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ž of the ๐’๐ž๐œ๐ซ๐ž๐ญ ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐„๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ž๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ we'll be chatting with Brendan McGuire from Affinity Credit Union! ๐Ÿ‘€ 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...

Ep. 88 Tyler Clark of Prairie Benefits Solutions

October 21, 2021 20:48 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

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 ...

Ep. 87 Craig Reed of Virtus Group

October 20, 2021 22:49 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MB

It's time for Ep. 87 of the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs with special guest Craig Reed from Virtus Group! ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ 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 ๐Ÿ”ฅ BURNING ๐Ÿ”ฅ accounting related questions (I know you have a lot of them ๐Ÿ˜‰)! So join us as we take deep dive into the world of a senior Chartered Professional Accountant and what his role ...

Ep 86 Daria Malin of Boost Strategic Coaching

October 20, 2021 16:59 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

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 provid...

Ep. 85 Bill Thorn from the Regina Humane Society

September 30, 2021 17:11 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Ever thought about adopting a pet? ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ 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.ย  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:ย h...

Ep. 84 John Vuong of Local SEO Search Inc.

September 09, 2021 13:57 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

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 https://www.linkedin.com/company/local-seo-search/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVs861NK6PSt82W...

Ep. 83 Linda Boryski of Saskatoon PhysioYoga

August 25, 2021 23:31 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

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 h...

Ep. 82 Tracey Poffenroth Prato of RAD Talk with Tracey

August 19, 2021 23:57 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB

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 par...

Ep. 81 Janet Kotylak, 2021 YWCA Woman of Distinction Community Action Award

June 23, 2021 20:49 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MB

Today's guest exemplifies community action and volunteerism.ย  Janet Kotylak is the winner of the 2021 YWCA Women of Distinction Community Action Award. ย Since 1997, she's been a School Board Trustee, listening to the voices of parents around her division. ย A partner on a family farm, mother, entrepreneur and community activist, Janet has much to say about the state of education in our province.ย  Tune in to learn more!

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