Canada’s Entrepreneur

Erica Hakonson is the award-winning entrepreneur at the helm of the B2B digital marketing agency, Maven Collective Marketing. Hakonson has been awarded Female Entrepreneur of the Year, Silver Award by the international Stevie Women in Business Awards, Editor's Choice by the CanadianSME National Business Awards and Top Small Business Female Executive Bronze Award by DataBird Business Journal. Leading the team of "Mavens", primarily female technology marketing consultants, alongside long-term clients, Maven Collective Marketing has been awarded a MarCom Gold B2B Website Award, Website Category Winner for Ragan Content Marketing Awards, 2X dotComm Gold for B2B Website & Website Creative/Copy, as well as the Standard of Excellence Award for B2B Website by the WebAwards. Beyond Maven Collective, Hakonson also co-founded a new Vancouver-based B2B SaaS company, Orchestry, to Make Work Simple with transparent governance, adoption tools and self-service provisioning for organizations in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Online and across Microsoft 365. Canada’s Trade Accelerator Program is presented by the World Trade Centre Vancouver. It gives BC-based businesses the training and support needed to become a successful exporter. Go to www.wtcvancouver.ca/tap and find out more. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur #podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Mélissa Lambert est une femme de tête et de convictions qui, ne trouvant pas le produit de ses rêves sur le marché, a décidé de lancer sa propre marque de sacs à dos et sacs à main. Avec plus de 10 ans d’expérience en communication et en gestion de marque, Mélissa a voulu se lancer un nouveau défi; celui de réinventer la mode du sac à dos. Étant convaincue qu'il est possible d'allier confort avec élégance, l’entrepreneur lance sa marque de sac en cuir végane, certifié Peta en 2017. Lambert est issu d’une histoire d’amour entre la maternité et l’envie de changer le monde, un achat consciencieux à la fois. C’est lorsqu’elle attendait son 3ème enfant que Mélissa eut l'idée de lancer son entreprise, avec le rêve d’un modèle d’affaires responsable, écologique et du slow fashion. Vous voulez vous assurer que votre #smallbusiness est protégé en cas d'imprévu? Co-operators peut vous aider! Pour trouver un conseiller Co-operators et commencer dès aujourd'hui, allez à lp.cooperators.ca/canadapodcast Les entrepreneurs sont l’épine dorsale de l’économie canadienne. Pour soutenir les entreprises canadiennes, abonnez-vous à notre chaîne YouTube et suivez-nous sur Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn et Twitter. Vous voulez rester au courant des derniers podcasts et actualités #entrepreneur? Abonnez-vous à notre newsletter bimensuelle.

Jayson Krause is an award-winning jack of all trades. As an author, leadership strategist, speaker, executive coach, and the founder of Level 52, Jayson is disrupting the industry and elevating meaningful leadership to an unforeseen territory. Jayson caters to a wide range of clients. Businesses want him to train their leaders and leaders tap into his expertise to elevate their abilities. In the last year, Level 52 has had to pivot along with their clients, but Jayson and his team work closely with their clients to create some certainty in such uncertain times. Want to make sure your #smallbusiness is protected in case of the unexpected? The Co-operators Can Help! To find a Cooperators advisor and get started today go to lp.cooperators.ca/canadapodcast Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

What started off as a kitchen-based business and eventually went on to impress business tycoons on Dragon’s Den, is now a top North American nutrition brand spearheaded by two young entrepreneurs promoting health, nutrition, and self-care, with 300% growth year-over-year. Due to his creative thinking, Dominic Dubé and his partner and co-founder, Claudia Poulin, have changed the way healthy eating is perceived by developing frozen meal cubes that are flavourful, packed with all the necessary nutrients required for a wholesome diet, and ready in under five minutes. When you feel better, you perform better. Dubé believes that time and money should not have to be someone’s obstacle to eating healthy, and that is what Evive represents. Dubé is truly authentic and transparent in his goal for the company, which is to promote healthy eating, reduce the ecological footprint, and empower women through a tightly-knit community of like-minded individuals. Since first launching blender-free smoothies, Dubé keeps building his business and brand, alongside 40 employees, by continuously evolving and adding new products and creating new recipes that can be enjoyed by all. Furthermore, on behalf of Evive, he has kick-started the "Plant a Tree" initiative in the hopes that Evive will obtain a carbon-neutral certification by 2023. With an active and growing online presence, Dominic Dubé and his team inspire others to want to be healthier and live to their fullest potential without having to sacrifice in the process. Evive nutritious drinks and foods help you to live a healthy lifestyle so you feel amazing and have the time to do what makes you happy! Go to https://evivenutrition.ca to find healthy, vegan foods and recipes and use the code canadapodcast10 for 10$ OFF your first order. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Connie Stacey is the Owner of Growing Greener Innovations (GGI), a Canadian energy technology company focused on engineering and manufacturing batteries, battery management systems, and battery energy storage solutions for residential, commercial and industrial customers. GGI holds the patent for stackable battery packs that can be clicked together like LEGO™️ to meet any power demand, without the aid of a technician. It’s this technology that forms the basis of the GRENGINE™️ Power System. In addition to its patented battery technology, GGI is further developing its Smart Switch, a smart battery/grid management system that will address issues such as peak shaving, voltage optimization, load balancing, charge/discharge optimization, and time-of-use, resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions, lower overall energy use, longer-lived batteries and substantial cost savings for large-scale energy users in high-fee regions. Recently the company won the first prize of $50,000 from The Forum's Pitch for the Purse competition. The Forum was previously known as Forum for Women Entrepreneurs. Want to make sure your #smallbusiness is protected in case of the unexpected? The Co-operators Can Help! To find a Cooperators advisor and get started today go to lp.cooperators.ca/canadapodcast Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Join Host, Angela Faye on Canada’s Podcast speaking to Bill Collins about seaweed as a longevity superfood, plus how you can get involved in farming it, championing, and consuming it! Dying is not good for business! Living a healthier, active lifestyle by farming and consuming SEAWEED is a value proposition poised to help accelerate Canada to the Global Top 3 Best Sustainable Fish & Seafood Producers by 2040. Helping lead the movement is Bill Collins, Founder of Cascadia Seaweed where they are helping human and planetary wellness happen from their basecamp on Vancouver Island, BC Canada. Pressures on the ocean are intense and growing. Most community leaders are increasingly concerned about food security and stable job creation. Mounting fear around the preservation of coastal communities around the world. And the dire need for major transformations towards a lower-carbon food future. All of these have mobilized Bill Collins to harness his experience as a "Master of Science’ in geology, military/government salesmen for leading-edge sonar systems, executor of sound businesses, and promoter of Vancouver Island as a unique global Foreign Trade Zone, to co-Found Cascadia Seaweed. Shape your future in #Lethbridge. Bold. Vibrant. Technological. The bright, affordable choice for business builders. Grow now at https://entrepreneur.chooselethbridge.ca Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur #podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Ed DePrato is a life-long entrepreneur. His ability to see great opportunities, tenacity, and willingness to put in sweat equity have led him to his most recent venture of launching Sweetly Real Estate in Edmonton, Alberta. Ed offers his advice for up-and-coming entrepreneurs, what traits he sees in himself that make him a great entrepreneur, and discusses how Sweetly has worked well for Edmonton home buyers during the pandemic. Want to make sure your #smallbusiness is protected in case of the unexpected? The Co-operators Can Help! To find a Cooperators advisor and get started today go to lp.cooperators.ca/canadapodcast Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Adrian Pannozzo is Co-Founder of Executive Properties Capital which is the realization of an amazing entrepreneurial journey in real estate investment and management. Adrian spent 21 years as a police officer and retired early as a result of the choices he made in Real Estate Investment. Adrian has created a proven model of success specifically to share with others through BRR strategy to "buy, renovate, and refinance" Adrian is now a full time real estate investor and entrepreneur and in less than a decade has built an amazing real estate investment, sales and property management group and well over 50 investment properties with more than 300 rental units. Want to make sure your #smallbusiness is protected in case of the unexpected? The Co-operators Can Help! To find a Cooperators advisor and get started today go to lp.cooperators.ca/canadapodcast Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

This radical ‘community of food business’ shares multi-million-dollar secrets on how to supersize your impact! Canadian Amy Emberling is amongst the Managing Owners of Zingermans community of businesses. Experience what a Community of Businesses is about, learn three multi-million-dollar secrets from this radical ‘community of food business’ on how to supersize your impact, AND take advantage of the invitation to jump on the ZingTrain! While currently residing in Ann Arbor Michigan, Canadian Amy Emerling is from Cape Breton and has Maritime in her blood. Before coming to Zingerman’s Amy studied social movements at Harvard College, attended L’ecole de Gastronomie Francaise at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, France, worked in many restaurants and bakeries and received an MBA from Columbia University. She’s been combining her interests in organizational design, making delicious food and business management at Zingerman’s since 1992. She believes that business can be the source of positive social change and create value all at the same time. Shape your future in #Lethbridge. Bold. Vibrant. Technological. The bright, affordable choice for business builders. Grow now at https://entrepreneur.chooselethbridge.ca Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur #podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Entrepreneur créatif, passionné par le facteur wow, David Chevrier a fondé la Licornerie. En quelques années, il a su faire sa place dans la vente au détail de différents produits de l'univers fantastique et de la licorne. La Licornerie possède dorénavant 3 succursales dont 2 à Montréal et 1 à Québec en plus d'une boutique en ligne. David aime les choses qui sortent de l'ordinaire et ensuite il veille à les rendre populaires! Les entrepreneurs sont l’épine dorsale de l’économie canadienne. Pour soutenir les entreprises canadiennes, abonnez-vous à notre chaîne YouTube et suivez-nous sur Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn et Twitter. Vous voulez rester au courant des derniers podcasts et actualités #entrepreneur? Abonnez-vous à notre newsletter bimensuelle.

Thomas Girard (http://www.thomaskgirard.com) is a 4x Emerging Scholar award recipient and has taught undergraduate level interaction design in three countries. One of his notable Emerging Scholar awards was granted at the Design Principles and Practices Conference in Barcelona, Spain, where the theme was "No Boundaries Design". He is based in Vancouver, Canada, where he was born and educated. Want to make sure your #smallbusiness is protected in case of the unexpected? The Co-operators Can Help! To find a Cooperators advisor and get started today go to lp.cooperators.ca/canadapodcast Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Devon + Lang was founded by Tyler and Dayna McCombs in 2019, but the idea for better boxers began much earlier. During an uncomfortable walk in the Hawaiian heat, Tyler decided that he was done with buying boxers that easily ripped and chafed his legs. After searching for the perfect pair, he came up empty and decided to make a better pouch boxer than what was on the market. After over a year of working with professional designers and engineers, Devon + Lang was born. Shape your future in #Lethbridge. Bold. Vibrant. Technological. The bright, affordable choice for business builders. Grow now at https://entrepreneur.chooselethbridge.ca Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur #podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Julie Gaudry leads a team with overall responsibility for the product development and strategic direction for RBC Insurance’s Group Benefit Solutions (GBS). With a focus on innovation and thought-leadership, the team is committed to differentiating RBC Insurance through product and service enhancements that make it easier for employers to manage their group benefit programs so they can best support the health and wellness of their workforce. Through Group Benefit Solutions, business owners and their employees have access to a range of flexible solutions: A state-of-the-art wellness program, employee assistance program, virtual healthcare, mental health support services, life, disability, health and dental insurance and more. For more information, visit rbcinsurance.com/group-benefits or contact one of their Group Benefits Advisors at 1-855-264-2174. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Obed Maurice is Founder of Clique Advisor in Lethbridge and Partner in Avail CPA LLP. He's focused on modernizing the finance function for business owners. You know how business owners never have enough time in their day and find finances to be a pain? Clique Advisor uses cloud-based software to automate business functions and create a virtual relationship with clients. "Think of my work like accounting - BUT cooler," he says. Maurice prides himself on being an entrepreneur. He understands that success in business comes from more than just understanding the numbers, and his experience as a founder and C level operations executive provides him with a unique perspective on the variety of challenges that entrepreneurs face. Shape your future in #Lethbridge. Bold. Vibrant. Technological. The bright, affordable choice for business builders. Grow now at https://entrepreneur.chooselethbridge.ca Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur #podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

The global pandemic has constricted our world for over a year. It's time for us to rebuild, but we have no blueprints. No one has ever stood where we're standing today. Only imaginative and inventive thinking will take us to a better place. Joining Canada’s Podcast host, Angela Faye is Margarita Romano whose goal for you today is to Shift Your Thinking to "Thrive" gear and remind you that you are supported! Listen to discover: Secret #1 – There is one Low Cost, High Return Asset that 95% Of Entrepreneurs FORGET To Capitalize On Secret #2 - The Fastest Way to Future-Proof your wealth portfolio is to Stop Focusing on what's in your bank account and start investing in this one "sure-thing" investment Secret #3 – There is one simple thing you can do today that is the Easiest Way to Overcome Drudgery And Unleash Limitless Creativity to lead a joyful life despite what is going on around you Margarita Romano is as unique as her role at LeapZone – Equine-Guided Strategist. Supported by her intuitive equine partners, she loves to collaborate on a strategic level to provide a different perspective, and to help uncover and clarify purpose and direction. Margarita helps heart-centered entrepreneurs and couplepreneurs connect the dots to lead spectacular lives driven by heart and soul. Her 20+ years of experience working closely with people and getting to understand how they think and function through brand development and implementation, along with her passion for life, make her determined to help people live and operate by design, and increase their units of happiness. Shape your future in #Lethbridge. Bold. Vibrant. Technological. The bright, affordable choice for business builders. Grow now at https://entrepreneur.chooselethbridge.ca Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur #podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Erin Crane, Director, Investment Attraction for Economic Development Lethbridge, talks about the unique factors that make the southern Alberta city a unique place for businesses and entrepreneurs and the key initiatives the organization has championed, including Brighter Together, to support those efforts. Shape your future in Lethbridge. Bold. Vibrant. Technological. The bright, affordable choice for business builders. Grow now at entrepreneur.chooselethbridge.ca Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Renaud Laliberté est avocat à son compte. Il nous parle de son parcours d'entrepreneur mais aussi de l'importance pour lui de l'équilibre travail et vie de famille! Une entrevue qui nous fait méditer sur ce concept! A écouter! Me Renaud Laliberté a fondé son cabinet Services juridiques Laliberté inc.. Il est un nom reconnu dans les secteurs internationaux du logiciel et de la fabrication, grâce à des années d’expérience obtenues dans des cabinets juridiques de premier rang, à des postes de direction juridique, et en tant que conseiller juridique en interne pour des entreprises du Fortune 500. Vous voulez vous assurer que votre #smallbusiness est protégé en cas d'imprévu? Co-operators peut vous aider! Pour trouver un conseiller Co-operators et commencer dès aujourd'hui, allez à lp.cooperators.ca/canadapodcast Les entrepreneurs sont l’épine dorsale de l’économie canadienne. Pour soutenir les entreprises canadiennes, abonnez-vous à notre chaîne YouTube et suivez-nous sur Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn et Twitter. Vous voulez rester au courant des derniers podcasts et actualités #entrepreneur? Abonnez-vous à notre newsletter bimensuelle.

Quite simply George Boutsalis likes to create, likes to build, likes to read and likes to run. And he likes to run businesses. He has grown up in the family cleaning business, which currently services locations throughout the GTA and across Ontario, covering more than 30 million square feet, 24 hours a day – 365 days a year. George is now heading out into a new venture Cast App Inc., an anonymous, voting-based #socialmedia platform. Want to make sure your #smallbusiness is protected in case of the unexpected? The Co-operators Can Help! To find a Cooperators advisor and get started today go to lp.cooperators.ca/canadapodcast Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Shauna McDonald is is one of Canada's leading PR pros. As the Principal & Founder of Brookline Public Relations in Calgary, Shauna has seen many successes as the company enters its 16th year. Resiliency and accountability have been her mantras for the last year, and Brookline PR has fought through and adapted. Through Zoom meetings, maintaining consistency, and creating a fun environment with the Culture Team, Shauna and her team grew closer and more empathetic towards each other while managing virtual collaboration. Brookline continues to provide its clients across Canada with the expertise needed for crisis communication, proactive and reactive messaging, and creative ideas. With a keen attention to detail, Brookline elevates brands and helps them achieve excellent results and positive. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Andrew Kiguel is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of tokens.com. Andrew was also founder and CEO of Hut 8 Mining, one of the largest publicly listed bitcoin miners in the world with a listing market capitalization of $450 million and over $140 million of revenue within the first 24 months. Prior to that, Andrew spent over 18 years at GMP Securities (now Stifel Canada) in investment banking, with his most recent title as a Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Banking. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Lisa Shields is the Chief Executive Officer at FISPAN, having founded the company in 2016 after listening to the pain points businesses experienced utilizing bank services. As a visionary CEO with an engineering background, Lisa guides FISPAN through attracting the right talent and building great products. FISPAN is based in Vancouver BC and is Lisa’s second financial technology startup — she founded and led cross-border payouts company Hyperwallet for 15 years. Recognized as a leading global payments platform, Hyperwallet was acquired by PayPal in 2018. Lisa is a member of the Canadian FinPay Committee and was named the EY Regional Entrepreneur Of The Year in 2015. A firm believer in inclusive commerce, Lisa is always looking for new ways to unite ecosystem participants for the benefit of end users. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Pourquoi c'est important de bien cerner et appliquer les valeurs de l'entreprise? Notre host Sylvie Bougie s'entretient sur ce sujet avec le fondateur de Buddha-Station, Monsieur Christian Genest. On y aborde aussi des sujets comme les récents défis d'opérer dans l'industrie alimentaire en temps de pandémie, le succès de Sushitaxi et l'importance d'être authentique! Christian, merci pour ta grande générosité! Christian Genest, 45 ans, père d’une adolescente, amateur de gin-tonic et maniaque de boxe à en avoir fondé un OBNL. Il a fondé le groupe Sushitaxi en 2000 avec 500$ sur sa carte de crédit et revendu en 2016 alors qu'il comptait 19 restos et plus de 350 employés. Il collabore comme enseignant à l’école d’entrepreneurship de Beauce et à l'institut du leadership de gestion. Sa mission est de changer la façon dont les gens mangent en entreprise avec son nouveau projet Buddha-Station. Les entrepreneurs sont l’épine dorsale de l’économie canadienne. Pour soutenir les entreprises canadiennes, abonnez-vous à notre chaîne YouTube et suivez-nous sur Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn et Twitter. Vous voulez rester au courant des derniers podcasts et actualités #entrepreneurial? Abonnez-vous à notre newsletter bimensuelle.

Sahar Saidi is the Founder and CEO of LUS Brands, a direct-to-consumer premium hair care brand for curly hair. Sahar completed her MBA at the University of Toronto and upon graduation applied for several corporate executive jobs, but had no success. Driven by motivation and a personal challenge, she decided to embark on a different path, one that would lead her to become the CEO of her own company. The problem Sahar set out to fix was truly personal. "Growing up, I used to hate my curly hair. I would always beg my mom to straighten it. I finally started to embrace my hair’s natural texture when I was around 15 years old. Fast forward 20 years and having tried virtually every product on the market, I still had not found anything that actually worked," she explains, on the why behind starting LUS. "I used to spend hours every single day doing my hair, and needed multiple products. I was tired of it and wanted to create a true ‘All-in-One’ product that simplified my hair care routine." Sahar wanted to prove to other entrepreneurs that you can start from nothing and bootstrap your way to a hyper-growth, profitable business. "It took blood, sweat and many tears (literally) to get the company to where it is today," says Sahar, "but it’s definitely the accomplishment that I’m most proud of, so far in my life." Based in Toronto, LUS Brands launched in January 2017 offering a 3-step system product line, customized for different curl types. The brand has since added 3 new products to its line. LUS (which stands for ‘Love Ur Self’) encourages women of all ages and ethnicities to embrace their own natural and unique features, instead of altering or masking them. Want to make sure your small business Is protected in case of the unexpected? The Co-operators Can Help! To find a Cooperators advisor and get started today go to https://lp.cooperators.ca/canadapodcast Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Candice Bakx-Friesen (www.candicebakxfriesen.com) is passionate about helping people reach their financial dreams. She is a highly motivated woman who has a passion for helping others succeed in life and business. She is a mother of 4, top performing realtor, entrepreneur, money coach, and speaker. Candice has been a real estate investor since 2001. Candice’s candid approach to business and affinity for getting past the fluff and getting to the root of each challenge for her clients so that they get a lot done, has led to her becoming a highly sought after coach within the finance and real estate industries. She also provides sales coaching to fellow real estate agents but her passion lies in the finance industry. She coaches / trains / mentors on money topics, anything from basic budgeting to real estate investing. Candice has had many opportunities to speak in front of large crowds and enjoys teaching others and helping people reach their financial dreams. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Ahsan Raza and Kumail Meghani join Devina Bhojwani, CEO of IDEA Lab Kids to chat about their goals. After seeing a need for more hands-on education for kids to explore science, technology, engineering, art and math subjects (#STEM), they decided to bring IDEA Lab Kids, a household international franchise, to the Greater Toronto Area. At the time, both men were on their own career journeys. Raza in real estate, Meghani in accounting and education. But they both saw a need and demand in the market for premium #STEAM education. So they bought the rights to become area developers for all of #GTA and now after 2 years, have sold 2 locations (Richmond Hill and Oakville) that are up and running and 2 more scheduled to open in 2021 (in Pickering and Stouffville). The duo now plans to open up 15 locations in Toronto through strategic franchise expansion. Raza and Meghani still hold their full-time jobs but have carved out time on the weekends, evenings and every other hour of free time to work on IDEA Lab Kids and expand it further. They discuss why they chose to fuel this concept in a crisis, and how they will help the community. IDEA Lab Kids' CEO Devina Bhojwani can discuss bigger picture plans the brand has to continue pivoting and growing across Canada. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Giselle Denis is a performance painter at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada & the Raffles Hotel Dubai in the UAE. She enjoys engaging people in the process of her work answering questions about where she gets her inspiration and about her creative process. All the work she creates live is for sale and guests often purchase her art on the spot while she is making it before their eyes. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Ivan Maric is a 20 year old entrepreneur who started his renovation business Total Pro Home Services in January 2020. In a year the company has grown to 10 full time employees and counting with 3 commercial vehicles and revenues exceeding $1million -- how did he do this -- find out in this interesting podcast. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Alexandra Daignault is a young female entrepreneur, her company combines activism, tea, and feminism into one perfect and impactful blend and she is quite the storyteller! "It all started with a final project for an Indigenous Studies Course, facilitated by Dr. Renae Watchman. As a class, we were challenged to think about resistance within our everyday experience. One morning, on my way to school, I went to my favourite local coffee shop. Looking down at their array of beverages, I was struck with a thought. Here I was, purchasing products that supported small businesses and Indigenous communities elsewhere in the world. What would the effects be if there was a tea that supported small, local businesses, and provided consumers with the ability to support local marginalized communities? Thus, Sarjesa Inc. was born. As an experienced activist and community organizer focused on social enterprise and community development spaces. I have completed the ASHOKA - AMERICAN EXPRESS boot camp for emerging leaders and have been the recipient of numerous awards - speaking at conferences and facilitating workshops across North America. Graduating as the valedictorian of my class, I am focused on creating more equitable and safe spaces for marginalized women across communities. Working with Elders and community members on blend and packaging, our goal is to create highly respectful products with a variety of social and environmental impacts." Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Josianne Lapierre (www.comptesrecevables.net), une femme axée sur le côté humain et la communication a toujours eu un faible pour le service à la clientèle. À la suite d’un imprévu, elle décide de se lancer dans le domaine du crédit. Pour bien faire les choses, elle s’entoure de personnel compétent et s’inscrit à de multiples formations afin de bâtir son entreprise. En amour avec son domaine d’activité, elle fera tout pour devenir la référence en gestion des comptes au Québec. Malgré les multiples embûches et les difficultés vécues par les femmes se lançant en affaires, Josianne se dévoue corps et âme afin de faire croître son entreprise afin d’offrir un service d’exception. Les entrepreneurs sont l’épine dorsale de l’économie canadienne. Pour soutenir les entreprises canadiennes, abonnez-vous à notre chaîne YouTube et suivez-nous sur Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn et Twitter. Vous voulez rester au courant des derniers podcasts et actualités #entrepreneurial? Abonnez-vous à notre newsletter bimensuelle.

After years in the tax world working at both the Canada Revenue Agency and in the private sector, Susan O’Brien took a leap and started her own tax-consulting firm. While her business was successful, she had a gnawing feeling that she wanted more. Finding her heart was in wealth management, she started her next venture, the Susan O’Brien Group, with a large global Canadian bank in 1998. It has grown to become a nationally recognized wealth advisory practice. Now, having found her place, her focus is on an innovative and collaborative approach to wealth management. She is a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and planner working with C-suite executives and wealthy families who want more from their financial advisory relationships. Susan uses a net worth thinking lens to align all aspects of each client’s financial life. As an entrepreneur and mother of four children, she has a passion for helping her clients not only build their own net worth but also ensure that their wealth passes on to future generations. Susan has been featured in the Globe and Mail, and on CTV News and Global News. She was a 2018 finalist in the Women in Wealth Management Awards in the categories of "Women-Led Advisory Team of the Year" and "Excellence in Philanthropy and CSR." In 2019, she was a finalist in the Wealth Professional Awards for Excellence in Philanthropy and Community Service. Always guided by helping others and giving back to her community, she sits on advisory boards for the Calgary Foundation and United Way. She is also a member of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), a global organization of top women entrepreneurs, where she offers peer-to-peer mentoring. Susan lives with her family in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Découvrez Andréann Duquet, présidente fondatrice de Yoga Élévation, elle a récemment lancé la Station BE (www.yogaelevation.ca/stationbe) – bien-être & yoga en télétravail. Cette coach de yoga internationale souhaite accompagner et guider les télétravailleurs du Québec . Elle nous parle ici de son parcours, ses défis et du meilleur conseil qu'elle a reçue. Elle discute avec notre hote Sylvie Bougie. Entrepreneure dans les domaines du bien-être et de l’enseignement de langues secondes, Andréann Duquet a su trouver le positif et rebondir très rapidement depuis la pandémie afin de poursuivre la mission de ses deux entreprises. Cette femme créative et déterminée a innové et adapté son offre de service afin de répondre aux besoins de sa clientèle corporative. Ayant récemment lancé la Station BE – bien-être & yoga en télétravail, cette coach de yoga internationale souhaite accompagner et guider les télétravailleurs du Québec dans la prise en charge de leur bien-être pour favoriser une meilleure santé mentale et physique dans leur milieu de travail. Andréann a adopté le télétravail en 2018 en faisant son 3e tour du monde pour approfondir sa pratique ce qui lui a permis de très bien comprendre les enjeux de cette réalité. Venez rencontrer cette femme passionnée et inspirante! Les entrepreneurs sont l’épine dorsale de l’économie canadienne. Pour soutenir les entreprises canadiennes, abonnez-vous à notre chaîne YouTube et suivez-nous sur Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn et Twitter. Vous voulez rester au courant des derniers podcasts et actualités #entrepreneurial? Abonnez-vous à notre newsletter bimensuelle.

Laura Burden is a South-African born Vancouver-based entrepreneur focused on social media marketing. Her entrepreneurial spirit led to her leave law school to found Burden Brand Management. Laura is passionate about helping others find their voice on social media, and does this through her coaching and consulting services, as well as online courses targeted at small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to leverage social media for their businesses. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Jo-Anne Reynolds was on a girls trip when all ladies she was with were not drinking alcohol because they were pregnant, marathon training or for religious beliefs. Their only options were sparkling water with lime juice or a Shirley Temple plus the usual soda pop, coffee or tea. When Jo-Anne got home she envisioned a world where everyone could enjoy a delicious, refreshing, alcohol free mocktail anywhere. She also wanted drink recipes that featured items Jo could easily find and make as a mother and not a mixologist. All her friends wanted was a mocktail that was Sexy AF and Jo was committed to making it the World’s Best Tasting Alcohol Free Spirits company. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Peter Faist is Founder and CEO of Staffy and maintains a reputation as a bon vivant. He has diverse experience for some of the largest and most technically complex companies in North America. Prior to founding Staffy, he was the President of NetCon1, an elite Network and Security consulting firm. Peter is a graduate of Next Founders, a judge for Top 100 Restaurants in Canada and has appeared on BNN’s The Disruptors where Staffy finished in the top 5 of the season. Peter studied Computer Programming at Sheridan College, and completed one year of culinary training at George Brown. Peter’s passion for changing the hospitality landscape has enabled Staffy’s success in Toronto, Vancouver, and New York. Staffy is a new app that takes a radical approach to solving staffing challenges within the hospitality and health care sectors. By creating a first of its kind on-demand marketplace, businesses can quickly and efficiently connect with contractors to meet their immediate, short-term or long-term staffing needs. For skilled workers in the hospitality and healthcare industries, Staffy provides the opportunity to pick up shifts tailored to their experience and schedule. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Mark Genuis, Ph.D, is President and CEO ICE Health Systems, based in Calgary, Alberta. With a healthcare background including providing work as a practicing psychologist and leading a research institute for five years, Dr. Genuis is passionate about excellence in healthcare, knowledge transfer and learning. Combined with a healthy addiction to technology, he leads the conceptual and practical development of ICE, an entirely new generation of electronic health record and management systems. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Dan Balaban is the Co-Founder, President and CEO of Greengate Power, a leading Canadian renewable energy company. Based in Calgary, Dan is an award-winning entrepreneur with a proven track record of successful business ventures. Dan leads the Greengate team, which has been successfully developing renewable energy projects of unprecedented scale in Canada for more than a decade. To date, Greengate has developed nearly $2 billion of operating or near-construction renewable energy projects, including Canada’s largest wind and solar energy projects, providing clean energy to more than 350,000 homes. Prior to starting Greengate, Dan was the Founder, President and CEO of Roughneck.ca, a leading provider of software solutions to the Canadian oil and gas industry. Prior to that, Dan worked as a management consultant with EY and PwC. Dan graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science. He was named one of Alberta’s 50 Most Influential People in 2010 and 2013 by Alberta Venture magazine, a winner of Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Prairies in 2012, and named one of Canada’s Clean50 for 2015. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Kevin Harrison is the Principal at Sturgess Architecture, a locally based firm that has completed some of Canada’s most recognized projects. They created the Glacier Skywalk, and are working on a Flyover Canada project in Toronto, as well as being in charge of the new Green Line in Calgary. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Designer de mode vie, Maxime Bellemare (Max le Barbier) est constamment à la recherche de nouvelles manières d'apprendre, de travailler et de vivre mieux. Née à Québec, présentement à Montréal, il est tombé en amour avec l'inconfort après avoir expérimenté la vie dans différentes cultures tel qu'à Miami, Toronto ou sur une île en Grèce. Fondateur de KRWN-chaîne de 9 salons de barbier et marque de produits cosmétiques pour homme, Co-fondateur de CUBAN ASHES-Boutique E-commerce d'accessoires de cigares et Co-fondateur de Lakehouse Group-Agence Marketing et Solution E-commerce aux entreprises. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Kevin Foreman's passion for business stems from his youth where he saw his family incorporate and grow multiple businesses. Being raised in a family of small business owners provides Mr. Foreman with a unique perspective to his clients success, endeavours, and challenges. He sits on the board of the Port Moody – Coquitlam Federal LPC EDA, as Organizational Chair and cherishes the community that has provided him with innate opportunity. He's also President & Business Strategist of Black Sheep Business Consulting Corp., whos mission is to support sustainable brands in mitigating climate change, and building vibrant communities. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Marc-Antoine Caya is CEO and Founder of GoPeer, Canada's first consumer peer to peer lending platform. He is a passionate socially responsible investor and innovator. His experience includes working as an investment banker at one of Canada’s largest bank where he was involved in many securities offerings and corporate M&A advisory mandates. He holds a Masters of Sc. in Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation (with Distinction) from the London School of Economics. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Nicky Billou is the #1 International Best Selling Author of the book Finish Line Thinking: How to Think and Win Like a Champion, and The Thought Leader’s Journey: A Fable of Life. He is an in-demand and highly inspirational speaker to corporate audiences such as RBC, Lululemon, Royal LePage, and TorStar Media. He is an advisor and confidante to some of the most successful and dynamic entrepreneurs in Canada. He is also the co-founder of eCircle Academy where he runs a yearlong Mastermind & Educational program working with Coaches, Consultants, Corporate Trainers, Clinic Owners, Realtors, Mortgage Brokers and other service-based Entrepreneurs, positioning them as authorities in their niche. He is the creator of the Thought Leader/Heart LeaderTM Designation. As the host of the #1 podcast in the world on Thought Leadership, The Thought Leader Revolution, Nicky has interviewed over 200 of the world’s top Thought Leaders, including: Astronaut Chris Hadfield George Ross of the Hit TV Series The Apprentice Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank Supermodel & Business Mogul Kathy Ireland Ivan Misner — Founder Of BNI Graham Weihmiller — CEO of BNI John Maxwell — World’s #1 Leadership Author NYT #1 Bestselling Author Seth Godin Marie Forleo — Oprah’s Coach Jack Canfield: Author Of Chicken Soup For The Soul Scott Adams: Creator of Dilbert Click here to download a free copy of his book. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Détenteur d’un baccalauréat en architecture, M. Jean Brassard à toujours oeuvré dans le domaine des relevés et de la documentation. Depuis l’obtention de son diplôme en 1989, il a mené plusieurs activités reliées aux technologies de prise de données, que ce soit par la fondation d’une entreprise spécialisée dans les relevés photogrammétriques qu’il a dirigé pendant plus de 10 ans ou son implication actuelle dans une firme oeuvrant dans la métrologie utilisant la numérisation laser. Il a en outre été président du comité scientifique des relevés et de la documentation d’Icomos Canada pendant quatre ans et a donné plusieurs conférences sur les méthodes et processus de prise de données. M. Brassard est présent dans le secteur de la numérisation laser depuis 1998 et a à son actif plusieurs projets importants réalisés dans des domaines aussi variés que la culture, le divertissement et depuis quelques années, l’industrie lourde et les mines. Au cours des dernières années, M. Brassard a développé une grande expertise des relevés et du traitement de fichiers numériques 3D pour des clients comme RTA, RTFT, RTA Énergie, IOC, Graymont, ELKEM, Bombardier ainsi que les plus importantes firmes d’ingénierie. Il a fait partie d’une équipe qui a développé un outil de métrologie de pointe composé d’un robot industriel et d’un capteur laser. Actuellement, les efforts de M. Brassard portent sur le développement de Nemesis Intelligence, compagnie qu’il a fondée en 2013 et qui propose la plateforme Prometheus qui s’annonce comme la prochaine technologie de rupture pour les mines souterraines. Nemesis Intelligence intègre aujourd’hui l’intelligence artificielle pour une approche résolument tournée vers le mouvement des « mines 4.0 ». Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Kirk Zembal is co-founder of Blindman Brewing based in Lacombe, Alberta. Blindman Brewing has a small taproom located in Lacombe, with their beer distributed throughout Alberta and beyond The create innovative, quality, flavorful craft beer using the best local ingredients that support the places and people of the area. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Matt Crowell is a passionate Entrepreneur and out of the box thinker. Matt founded GetintheLoop, on an $800 budget fresh out of playing professional hockey in Europe. Matt and his team, alongside a group of advisors, has grown GetintheLoop into a technology platform that brings local consumers together with bricks and mortar businesses in communities across Canada. Matt holds a Masters in Innovation from Antwerp Management School and a Bachelors of Science, Marketing from Rochester Institute of Technology in New York. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Jesse Berger is the author of Magic Internet Money: A Book About Bitcoin. He spent over 10 years working with large financial institutions in Canada, including roles in retail banking, investment advisory, management consulting, and market research. He graduated from McGill University in 2006 having studied economics and philosophy, and he received his MBA from Ryerson University in 2015. There, he led the winning team of The Economist’s MBA investment case competition, topping more than 25 schools from around the world. In 2018 he became a certified blockchain professional, and he is currently an independent consultant based in Toronto. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Leor Rotchild is the Calgary-based Executive Director of Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR), where he champions responsible Canadian business as a force for good in the world. He also hosts a podcast called Pipelines & Turbines, which features interviews and commentary about topical energy and sustainability issues. Leor started his career in the international development sector and spent several years as a sustainability leader in Alberta's energy sector. He founded a social enterprise specialized in zero-waste events and consulted to several clients in energy, clothing and apparel, and professional services. Leor joined CBSR after completing a long term consulting assignment with the Energy Futures Lab, where he helped to launch a new social innovation platform to accelerate Alberta's energy transition. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Brady McDonald is a full time real estate investor (http://www.bkrealestateinvesting.com/), lifestyle entrepreneur and father. After 14 years swinging from tree top to tree top, Brady retired from Hydro One at the age of 32 but he hasn’t sat still. In 5 short years he and his wife, Kristy, have purchased over 120 properties, grown their team to 20, and currently operate a property management company as well as a renovation company. Stemming from his previous experience as a utility arborist instructor, Brady launched Learn with BK, which is the real estate investing education and coaching arm of their business. He and his team have won many awards including Canadian Real Estate Wealth's Joint Venture Partner of the Year and REIN’s Co-Venturer of the Year 2017 as well as REIN’s Renovator of the Year and the Leslie Cluff Memorial Player of the Year in 2018. Brady, Kristy and their team specialize in Real Estate Investing Joint Ventures where they partner with individuals who want to invest in real estate but don't have the time and expertise to do it alone. Together they collaborate to create turn key income properties in Barrie, Ontario that create both long term wealth and cashflow for everyone involved. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Dating back to law school, Brett Colvin had kept abreast of the access-to-justice crisis. According to Clio's legal trends report, roughly 77% of legal needs in North America go unmet. Bloated billable hours and the intimidating prospect of hiring a lawyer leave countless business owners with out the legal help they need. As a corporate lawyer, I realized early on that I would never be able to afford my hourly rate if I were to start my own business. This troubling insight led to my obsession in transforming the traditional law firm model in a way that allowed lawyers to work more efficiently and, as a result, help more people. Goodlawyer was born out of that need, and my desire to increase access and affordability to quality legal services for startups and entrepreneurs like myself. Goodlawyer provides an on-demand, "a la carte" legal services marketplace that allows business owners to get professional legal help more efficiently — at a fraction of firm rates. This year to date, we are proud to have helped over 700 businesses across Canada with a modern approach to hiring a good lawyer. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

MNTN was founded in 2018 with one mission in mind - to build the world's most sustainable lifestyle brand. Since then we've been developing a planet-over-profit business model with the environment, animals, and the death of corporate greed at the forefront. We're not here to line our own pockets, we're here to deliver high-quality products that not only look good, feel good, and can change the world, but create a new form of global capitalism that takes every environmental factor into consideration. Kristian Hansen, CEO of MNTN, is a multi-award winning serial Entrepreneur, explorer, and mission-driven founder currently on a journey to solve the climate crisis through eco-conscious capitalism, the power of consumerism, and data. Originally from Calgary AB, Kristian grew up in Dubai and spent the last 10 years exploring in 70+ countries building start-ups. He is currently living in Montreal, Québec. Jake Robitaille, CMO of MNTN, was born and raised in Europe but has been living in Montreal for a little over a decade. He is an experienced public relations manager and sales representative with a bachelor's in communication from the University of Montreal. Passionate about marketing and the creative process of advertising, his goal has always been to broaden his horizons and seek opportunities related to communicational strategies. With years of sales experience, Jake has transitioned to leading his own PR team for a hyper-sustainable startup. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.

Eric Vardon is a AI Tech Entrepreneur (www.morphio.ai), C-Suite Executive and Advisor with more than 20 years of success in marketing, sports, advertising, cannabis, health and wellness, fitness, luxury, fashion, beauty, technology, and digital industries. Leveraging extensive experience in business development and start-ups, Eric’s broad areas of expertise include brand development, digital strategy, communications, entrepreneurship, leadership, and growth. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada’s economy. To support Canada’s businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneurial podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.