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Canada's #1 Podcast for EntrepreneursShawn Gibson is Partner at Incito Executive and Leadership Development, and leads the Executive Strategy practice. As a former senior executive, startup founder and Professional Certified Coach, he possesses a deep understanding of the challenges and dynamics that leaders face in today’s competitive landscape. Known for his strategic mindset, deep business acumen and results-focused approach,...
Paul Michael Stoia (https://www.paulmichaelstoia.com/home) made his US debuts in the fall of 2024 at the legendary Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, with the orchestra led by Grammy Award Winner Quinn Johnson. He then sold out his very first “A Frank Sinatra Christmas” show live in Las Vegas at the Maxan Jazz Club. In 2023, he...
Kristen Gale is the spirited force and founder behind THE TEN SPOT®️ beauty bars’ rise from a singular Toronto location to an acclaimed international franchise with over 40 bustling bars across Canada and the U.S., with a dozen more in the pipeline. Starting her business at just 24 years old, Kristen has become a trailblazer...
Maria deBruijn is a leadership expert, facilitator, and CEO with over two decades of experience helping organizations cultivate engaged and high-performing teams. deBruijn holds a Master’s degree in Communications and Technology from the University of Alberta, where her research focused on the impact of technology on engagement. deBruijn’s debut book, Understood: The Greatest Human Need...
Tim Hewson is a successful business leader with experience in telecommunications, e-commerce, business management, and more. Since graduating from the Loughborough University of Technology in the UK with an Honours degree in Human Factors, Tim has accumulated 30+ years of experience as a telecommunications consultant and business builder. Over the past 20 years Tim has...
Sandy Shindleman, Founder and Chairman of Shindico, is an advisor and asset manager for several Canadian Pension Funds and family offices. Shindico’s head office is a sustainable, energy efficient environment, which has been awarded a BOMA BEST Gold certification. Sandy is a founder of StorageVille Inc. The mission statement of “Succeeding by Helping Others Succeed”...
With the federal election underway, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is releasing its small business platform with 13 key recommendations on improving Canada’s business environment. “Small business confidence is now at an all-time low. It’s hard to compete, businesses are afraid to invest, and red tape is just killing productivity. Now we find ourselves in...
In this video interview, Scott Crockatt, Vice President of Communications for the Business Council of Alberta, discusses the recent announcement of a Western Business Coalition – why it was done and what it means. ALBERTA, February 28, 2025 – The Business Council of British Columbia, Business Council of Alberta, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, and the Business Council of Manitoba are proud...
Dana McCauley, CEO of the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN), shares valuable insights into Canada’s food and beverage industry. Dana discussed the increasing number of food business startups despite challenges such as inflation, cost of living, and tariffs. She explained that food business ideas often come naturally to entrepreneurs, particularly in Canada, where diverse communities...
A majority of Canadians are feeling ‘fraud fatigue’ and increasingly vulnerable as fraud becomes more personalized. According to RBC’s annual Fraud Prevention Month Poll, almost all respondents (98%) have seen more targeted and sophisticated scams, with nearly nine out of 10 (89%) noting a rise in scam attempts more than ever before (up from 77% in 2023). In addition, the...
Canada’s labour market showed signs of stagnation in February, with Statistics Canada reporting a steady employment rate after three months of growth. Todd Hirsch, economist, author, and speaker based in Calgary, discussed the recent Labour Force survey findings, noting that while employment did not decrease, the market remained largely unchanged. Hirsch attributed the lack of...
The recent surge in Canadian patriotism, driven by tariff tensions, has sparked a renewed interest in supporting local businesses. In a recent interview with Tandy Thomas, Associate Professor of Marketing and E. Marie Shantz Fellow of Marketing at the Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, she discussed the lasting impact of this “Buy Canadian” movement...
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