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WELCOME TO THE SECRET LIFE OF ENTREPRENEURS! The Secret Life of Entrepreneurs chronicles the success and secrets of locally owned businesses and owners. We are live with a new guest each show including local business owners and entrepreneurs who are making a difference. Join us to meet a new local…

Barb McGrath


    • Nov 8, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep. 127 with Heather Ervin & Kenilee Kehler from the Globe Theatre

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 28:46


    Join us for a delightful look into the Globe Theatre's dedicated world of artistry, challenges, and triumphs. Our episode teases personal stories, the Theatre's mission, and its future heading into its grand re-opening. It's more than just a theatre; it's a 59 year community celebration of creativity and resilience! From nostalgic tales of green-faced witches to the anticipation of lunchtime concerts and joyous educational initiatives – the Globe weaves a story of choosing community - our community. Stay tuned for the full episode where we open the doors to the Globe's new era. A choice for community, a choice for art. We choose the Globe, and we want you there with us!

    Ep. 126 Lore Ruschiensky from the Cecilian Chamber Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 18:36


    Ep. 125 Kay Peacey from Slick Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 40:59


    Ep. 124 Marc Toews from Gateway Web AR

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 25:37


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

    Ep. 123 Sherry Pratt from Sherry Pratt Health Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 34:26


    Accomplished corporate career to health coach? Yup! Sherry Pratt is a certified coach and trained intuitive eating counselor. She left an accomplished and successful 25 year career as an IT professional and corporate executive to start her own health coaching business. Her passion is helping women in midlife end chronic dieting by taking a non-diet approach to health. When she's not helping women reach their health goals, you can find her parenting her 2 teenage sons, behind the wheel of a tractor helping her husband out on their grain farm, tending her rather large vegetable garden, staying active playing pickleball and curling within her local community or relaxing with a glass of wine and a good book. Tune in to learn more about Sherry and her approach to health; it is absolutely refreshing!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 30:42


    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. Following the passing of his parents and the ensueing labour shortage on the farm he made the decision to leave farming and moved to Regina. In 2011 he purchased City Collateral from his retiring Uncle & Aunt and continued to operate the business until 2022. In 2017, he decided to diversify and open Cache Tactical Supply. Outside of business, Aaron has a broad range of interests including blacksmithing & knifemaking, hunting, fishing, woodworking and photography. Aaron and Stephanie live on an acreage near Regina and enjoy the getaway from the hustle of city life. Connect with Aaron @ Cache Tactical & Supply

    Ep. 121 Cedric Delavaud from Ludoland

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 24:18


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

    Ep. 120 Jasmine Patterson from BDC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 28:18


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 26:21


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 27:44


    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 IBITS to better understand how a business can protect themselves and their employees from the dozens of untrustworthy communications we receive everyday. This is an episode that can save you $1000s! Protect yourself and all your digital assets (click here for a free worksheet!).

    Ep. 117 Kathy Sabo from QC Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 27:26


    Kathy Sabo is the corporate girl gone rogue. After years in the corporate sector, travelling, recruiting and missing her family, Kathy decided it was time to turn in the frequent flyer points and try her hand at running her own business. The result of her passions is QC Gift, an on-demand gift buying, creating and planning service. From corporate gifts in hotel rooms during the Grey Cup and Agribition to personalized gifts for him and her, Kathy has the market cornered. Someone hard to buy for? Every gift purchased from Kathy is custom. It is custom to the recipient. It has custom contents and it comes with a playlist to set the mood when the time for gift giving happens! Tune in now and bookmark this episode to find her website when you need it!

    Ep. 116 Andrea Lo from the Toronto Dating Hub

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 26:10


    Picture your perfect first date. Do you see a quaint little coffee shop? Maybe drinks & a movie? How about puppy yoga? Or jet skiing? Meet Andrea Lo and her not-so-conventional singles service. Andrea plans events through her business, the Toronto Dating Hub, for singles across the area. From how to dress, what to wear and how to pose, Andrea helps all of her guests have a fun, safe and comfortable group first date experience. In the Toronto area, interested in attending? Check out Andrea's contact details below. Curious to learn more about her “real guests” approach to marketing her business? Tune in to today's episode!

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 26:13


    Online mastermind groups are pretty common but today we're talking to an entrepreneur who 'just knew' that people were exhausted from spending their time and lives online. So she brought the online tradition back to a real classroom where entrepreneurs could share their stories in a safe space and receive the value of collective advice from other local businesses. From retail stores to online businesses, the members of @kareykapell and @michellestrawford 's mastermind are building local connections and real-world superpowers. Tune in for today's podcast

    Ep. 114 Joel Sopp from Socially Acceptable Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 26:58


    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. 114 Cathlyn Melvin, Tedx Coach and Copywriter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 27:13


    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 she's not writing or coaching, you might find Cathlyn baking something delicious made of chocolate or reading in the sunshine with her very snuggly and loudly purring cat, Tucker. Connect with Cathlyn @ Right Cat Creative http://www.rightcatcreative.com http://www.facebook.com/rightcatcreative http://www.instagram.com/rightcatcreative/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/cathlynmelvin/ http://www.twitter.com/cathlynmelvin https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeYCOctybvw_76E7Poi7mWA

    Ep. 113 Annabel Townsend from the Penny University Bookstore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 27:19


    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 she's not making coffee, she writes, rides a tricycle and enjoys life on the flat Canadian Prairies. Annabel Townsend's first book, 'It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time,' came out in 2018 with Pottersfield Press. The follow-up, ‘A Thousand Lives' is coming soon. In 2020, (during the pandemic) Annabel opened the Penny University Bookstore in Regina, Saskatchewan. Connect with Annabel @ the Penny University Bookstore https://pennyu.ca https://facebook.com/pennyuniversityyqr https://instagram.com/thepennyuniversity

    Ep. 111 Corey Liebrecht from Zippity Zip Courier

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 26:28


    Ep. 110 Quinn Nikulak of Kustom Kitties Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 27:37


    Ep. 109 Tess Boehm of TotallyTess Tradeshows

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 27:05


    Ep. 108 Shane Chapman from The Ultimate Deck Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 28:25


    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 backyard paradise! Listen in now as we talk building decks and teams; and buying the dreaded minivan.... Connect with Shane @ The Ultimate Deck Shop FB theultimatedeckshop IG theultimatedeckshop LI theultimatedeckshop Tw theultdeckshop YT theultimatedeckshop

    Ep. 107 Dan Celis from Tommy's Speakeatery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 26:48


    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 @ Tommy's Speakeatery

    Ep. 106 Ann Corcoran - Dog Separation Anxiety Specialist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 27:36


    Continuing our series on our furry friends,

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 26:33


    Are you a pet parent and animal lover who believes you would never surrender a pet? Have you heard the stories in the news about animal shelters and rescues being overwhelmed as pets are surrendered? Do you find yourself automatically blaming COVID? Assuming that these pets were surrendered because they no longer fit people's lifestyles? Tune in today to learn the rest of the story. COVID impacted so much more than the health of millions of people; it also impacted family units, living accomodations, finances and our support systems. When families are choosing between groceries and dog food or school supplies, gas and a necessary vet treatment, sometimes the choices are not so clear. For anyone who has lost a pet, surrendered a pet or made these impossible choices; it is heart-wrenching. Our guests today are Louise Yates, a former dog kennel owner and animal welfare volunteer as well as Jennifer Berg, accredited force-free dog trainer. To learn more about the supports in our community: Regina Humane Society Canine Action Project CC RezQs Saskatoon SPCA Podcasts: Julie Naismith Dogs That Pod to the Rescue Worry Less, Wag More Disorderly Dogs, Paws & Reward Pawdcast The Bitey End of the Dog Drinking from the Toilet To connect with Louise @ Living Sky Honey: livingskyhoney@gmail.com https://living-sky-honey.business.site/ https://www.facebook.com/LivingSkyHoney/ https://www.instagram.com/livingskyhoney/?hl=en Connect with Jennifer @ Oberhund Dog Services: oberhund@myaccess.ca https://oberhund.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100036175436854 Jenn's e-books can be purchased or downloaded here: Teach Your Dog How to Be Alone Pawsitively Purrfect, 4637 Rae St, Regina Ebooks can be purchased here: https://books2read.com/TeachYourDogHowtoBeAlone https://www.dogwise.com/teach-your-dog-how-to-be-alone/?aff=416 Teach Your Dog Manners Around Guests https://books2read.com/u/bzZJ5E https://www.dogwise.com/ebook-teach-your-dog-manners-around-guests/?aff=416

    Ep. 104 Jule Gilchrist from Cuppa'T Teas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 28:36


    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 be what you think!!) Grab a fresh cuppa tea and listen in on today's episode! Connect with Jule:

    Ep. 103 Annika Mang of TrailCollectiv

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 29:53


    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 brands, and tourism boards. Annika Mang is the co-founder and CEO of TrailCollectiv, every families dream app to plan those summer activities! Connect with Annika on the trails around western Canada or connect with her online:

    Ep. 102 Ronley Arnold from OSI-CAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 28:21


    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 with OSI-CAN:

    Ep. 101 Susan Robertson of Susan Robertson Pottery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 26:01


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

    Ep. 100 Victor Roman of the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 27:26


    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 organization whose goals align with his. Connect with Victor @ South Saskatchewan Community Foundation

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 27:45


    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.

    Ep. 96 Meg Casebolt from Love at First Search

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 30:19


    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. Meg's clients are entrepreneurs who are too busy changing the world to worry about things like website conversion rates and search traffic … but still want their websites to get found on Google for their brilliance and those new readers into leads, subscribers and sales. Meg lives in Rochester, NY with her husband, 2 boys and 80lb pit bull. She has an insatiable appetite for s'mores, Broadway musicals and romance novels. Connect with Meg:

    Ep. 98 Leah Mazur from Loop Digital

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 26:55


    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 Canada's #1 Facebook advertiser analyzing millions of ad spend and as the Senior Director of Paid Social at a large Toronto-based advertising firm. She got bit by the entrepreneurial bug in 2017, and started Loop Digital, to get clients the results they needed from their advertising spend. Connect with Leah @ Loop Digital

    Ep. 97 Carmen Johanson and Kimberley Baldwin from PayTrail

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 28:51


    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 didn't stop at the problem. They also have the solution! PayTrail - an electronic receipt tracking tool for customers to get out of receipt jail for free, pass go on all the scraps of paper laying around put the power back into the customers' hands on how they want to track their retail purchases. To learn more about PayTrail or install the app, visit: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mypaytrail Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mypaytrail/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/paytrail Twitter https://twitter.com/myPayTrail Website https://www.mypaytrail.com/ --- Missed an episode? Catch up here: https://abovethefold.live/secret-life

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 28:32


    On today's episode we are joined by Wilson Acton. Wilson is a builder. 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 Calgary and Alberta IoT (Internet of Things). Want to connect with Wilson: Email: wilson.acton@alco72.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilsonacton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wjacton --- Missed an episode? Catch up here: https://abovethefold.live/secret-life

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 50:56


    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 this time that she realized a family member had a serious substance use problem, and she became a vocal advocate for evidence based resources that support families to move from helplessness and hopelessness, to understanding and empathy through kindness, compassion and science. Through sheer determination, a handful of 'ignorant bliss' and a massive amount of willpower and fortitude, Karen creates opportunity in every moment, and tackles her life and business challenges head on... with both the wins and losses contributing to her personal growth and her humble nature. Connect with Karen at... Email: canballgames@gmail.com Website: https://canball.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karen.kobussen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kkobussen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KarenKobussen --- Missed an episode? Catch up here: https://abovethefold.live/secret-life

    Ep. 93 Carla Browne of Real Property Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 27:41


    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 influencers in the future of Canadian real estate. She has vision; she has passion. And she excels as a leader who strives to see others succeed. Want to connect with Carla: Email: carla.browne@realpropertymgt.ca Website: http://www.saskpropertymanagement.com or www.realpm.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlabrowne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlabrowne/ --- Missed an episode? Catch up here: https://abovethefold.live/secret-life

    Ep. 92 Donna Ziegler | South Saskatchewan Community Foundation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 27:29


    Donna leads the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation team as its Executive Director. 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. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, International Association of Business Communicators, and the International Coach Federation. She has 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren and she enjoys taking her furry friends, a labradoodle and maltese poodle, on daily walks. Want to catch up with the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sscf.ca/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-saskatchewan-community-foundation/about/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/SouthSaskFDN Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBb_d5OplUCmzAkIH8y807g Website - https://sscf.ca/ --- Missed an episode? Catch up here: https://abovethefold.live/secret-life

    Ep. 91 Scott Love from Store to Door Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 25:12


    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 https://www.storetodoorcanada.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Storetodoorcanada LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlove1/ --- Missed an episode? Catch up here: https://abovethefold.live/secret-life

    Ep. 90 Mark Heise, President of Rebellion Brewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 27:28


    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. With big budgets. That's exactly what Mark and his partners did; take on the big guys. A few years later, Mark can look back with a silly grin and say, 'yup, we did it.' Rebellion Brewing jumped into the marketplace at a time when craft brewing was attracting customers in droves. And that's just the beginning of their story. Suffice to say western Canada has a lot of rebels. Connect with Mark @ Rebellion Brewing https://rebellionbrewing.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebellionbrewingco Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkTheBrewer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-heise-60bb70169/ --- Missed an episode? Catch up here: https://abovethefold.live/secret-life

    Ep. 89 Brendan McGuire of Affinity Credit Union

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 29:43


    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

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    Ep. 88 Tyler Clark of Prairie Benefits Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 27:15


    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 assumptions, but we're ready to dive in. Join us with special guest Tyler Clark from Prairie Benefits Solutions as we navigate the murky waters of employee benefits plans and insurance coverage. Connect with Tyler @ Prairie Benefits https://www.prairiebenefits.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prairiebenefitssolutions LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prairie-benefits/about --- Missed an episode? Catch up here: https://abovethefold.live/secret-life

    Ep. 87 Craig Reed of Virtus Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 28:53


    It's time for Ep. 87 of the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs with special guest Craig Reed from Virtus Group!

    Ep 86 Daria Malin of Boost Strategic Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 26:23


    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 provides some concrete steps you can take for your business. Connect with Daria @ Boost Strategic Coaching https://www.boostcoaching.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booststrategiccoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/booststrategiccoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daria-malin-33266076 --- Missed an episode? Catch up here: https://abovethefold.live/secret-life

    Ep. 85 Bill Thorn from the Regina Humane Society

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 27:26


    Ep. 84 John Vuong of Local SEO Search Inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 27:05


    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/UCVs861NK6PSt82Wf3nqsn6g

    Ep. 83 Linda Boryski of Saskatoon PhysioYoga

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 28:20


    Tune in to meet Linda Boryski from Saskatoon PhysioYoga! Saskatoon PhysioYoga is the ONLY fully integrated physiotherapy and medical yoga therapy studio. (Am I the only one who had no idea medical yoga was a thing??) Listen in as this lady learns me up on what medical yoga is and how her clinic is using a holistic approach to helping their clients heal. Registration is now open for their classes online or in-person, so check it out! https://saskatoonphysioyoga.ca/ Find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PhysioYogaSaskatoon/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/saskatoonphysioyoga/?hl=en

    Ep. 82 Tracey Poffenroth Prato of RAD Talk with Tracey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 27:58


    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 parents. You won't want to miss this episode! Catch us LIVE today @ 10 AM CST right here on our Facebook page Above the Fold Digital Marketing! Connect with Tracey @ RAD Talk with Tracey https://www.radtalkwithtracey.com/about Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radtalkwithtracey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radtalkwithtracey

    Ep. 83 Janet Kotylak, 2021 YWCA Woman of Distinction Community Action Award

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 27:57


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

    Ep. 80 Your Ultimate Guide to Local SEO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 27:14


    Welcome to Your Ultimate Guide to Get Found with Local SEO, a special episode of the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs and a #GrowLocal episode. Tune in to meet our customers, Skittles and Eva, who teach us about their journey to purchase - from search to shopping. Skittles, a discerning Boston Terrier, wants his pet parent to shop local and select convenience. While Eva, a particular customer who is comfortable with tech and research, prefers to shop local but needs to find competitively priced products. Learn how Local SEO influences their purchase decisions and how local businesses can find more ready-to-buy customers, like Skittles and Eva. If you are a local business owner and would like to learn more, visit https://getfound.live

    Ep. 79 Jennifer Fox of Auto Electric Service

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 27:23


    Even though she remembers Family Christmas Parties in the training room today’s guest Jennifer Fox never expected she would one day work at and be a shareholder of Auto Electric Service. Jennifer Fox is the Corporate Development & Marketing Manager for Saskatchewan owned and operated Auto Electric Service and is proud to be involved in a mainly male-dominated industry. She is using her history of the business and her fresh new perspective to help drive business improvements and advancements for Auto Electric Service while outstretching her reach to the Automotive Aftermarket throughout North America. Jennifer works every day to show her daughter Maycee and other girls like her that “Girls can be bosses too. Connect with Jennifer @ Auto Electric Service https://autoelectricservice.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutoElectricServiceLtd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-fox-8348a4115

    Ep. 78 Susan Robertson & Janet Akre of the River and Rail ArtVenture

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 27:38


    The River & Rail ArtVenture is a self-guided driving tour where you can explore a fascinating corner of Saskatchewan while visiting many of the creative artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs who call this region home. This is a unique opportunity to explore and engage with fascinating folks working in a variety of creative endeavours: painting, jewellery, glass, sculpture, fabric art, pottery, music, writing, metalwork, and agribusiness. Today's guests are the driving force behind River and Rail. Susan Robertson: The beautiful pottery of internationally recognized ceramic artist Susan Robertson has been making people smile for over 35 years. Her goal is to connect with people, providing them with a sense of belonging. Susan creates pottery that reminds them of a happy time or place, helping them to connect with family, friends, and the world around them. She believes that everyone should live with art they love, and she designs her work to be truly lovely and useful. Her pottery reflects her love of colour and sense of humour and is inspired by nature and her surroundings. Susan sells her functional and decorative pottery through select stores across Canada and the United States. All of Susan’s work is made of stoneware clay. It is food safe and can be used in the oven and microwave. Clean-up is a breeze; just pop it in the dishwasher. Janet Akre: Retired from teaching, Janet now has time to pursue her love of art. Janet paints landscapes with a particular focus on the sky. A secondary focus has been prairie birds with a soft-focus background but she is always ready for a challenge or special request. Over the past six years, Janet has led paint nights, individual painting lessons and acrylic pour parties, helping students of all ages to explore their creative side. Connect with Janet and Susan @ River & Rail http://riverandrailartventure.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruralSaskatchewanartists/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riverandrailartventure/

    Ep. 77 Karen Smith from the Saskatchewan Better Business Bureau

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 27:23


    Hold onto your seats folks, we've got an exciting episode for you. Today's guest is Karen Smith, CEO at Better Business Bureau serving Saskatchewan, and woman of many hats. Karen is a busy person indeed. In addition to her role as CEO at BBB Sask, she currently serves as Board Member of the Regina Community Clinic, Access Communications Co-operative, is on the Saskatchewan Advisory Board of the Institute for Corporate Directors and on the board of the Saskatchewan New Home Warranty Program. As if that wasn't enough, Karen is also a member of the Leaders Council at the Hill & Levene Schools of business, University of Regina. Tune in to learn more about this fascinating and inspiring leader! Connect with Karen @ Better Business Bureau https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-of-saskatchewanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BBBSask Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBBSask LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-business-bureau-of-saskatchewan-inc-

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