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Amplify Your BusinessDriven by Purpose: How Kid-Drop is Empowering Parents and Revolutionizing Family TransportationIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, Julieta Miranda, CEO of Kid-Drop, shares her extraordinary journey from refugee to fearless founder. Faced with personal and professional setbacks, Julieta built Kid-Drop to solve a problem most busy parents know all too well—safely getting kids where they need to go. With in-vehicle cameras, uniformed drivers, and a focus on transparency, Kid-Drop is more than a ride—it's a lifeline for families juggling modern life. Tune in for a story of resilience, reinvention, and redefining what it means to serve your community.
2025-05-1436 minAmplify Your BusinessGlobal Talent, Local Growth: How Icon-IQ is Redefining Tech Hiring in AlbertaIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, we sit down with Jason Byrne, founder and CEO of Icon-IQ, to explore how Alberta companies are solving one of their toughest challenges: finding senior tech talent. Jason shares how Icon-IQ connects local businesses with vetted developers, engineers, and product managers from Latin America—bringing global expertise to Canada's doorstep. From pandemic pivots to a purpose-driven rebrand, this conversation is packed with insights for any business leader rethinking their hiring strategy.
2025-05-0742 minAmplify Your BusinessEstateSpace: Slowing Down to Speed UpIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Jonathan Fishbeck, the founder and CEO of EstateSpace. At a high level, EstateSpace is solving the problem of difficult estate management by simplifying it. In particular, EstateSpace deals with the non-financial asset management side of estate management, both from an operational perspective, as well as a portfolio perspective, by helping their clients to improve their economic outcomes.
To learn more, visit https://estatespace.com/.
2025-04-3026 minAmplify Your BusinessCreating a Brighter Future With VR and Mental HealthcareIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, two women are working to make every day brighter for all people. We’re joined by Danielle Bragge and Leanne Brownoff, co-founders of VR Pathways. The idea behind VR Pathways is leveraging Virtual Reality to change the brain and give people the relief they need to take them out of stressful situations and get them back to a place of fully functioning cognitive behaviour and cognitive thinking.
VR Pathways offers personal, on-demand mental health support for cognitive behavioural therapy and phobia therapy through two distinct apps within the wo...
2025-04-2331 minAmplify Your BusinessFull On Strategy: The Art of Scaling with PurposeIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, Lance sits down with Seth Temko—tech entrepreneur, seasoned strategist, and founder of Full On Strategy. With decades of experience navigating the highs and lows of the startup world, Seth brings a perspective forged in the fires of the dot-com era and sharpened by today’s digital demands.
Seth doesn’t sugarcoat it: launching a business is both exhilarating and exhausting. But in his words, it’s also one of the most liberating decisions you can make. He shares the hard-won wisdom that comes from building under pressure—offering three transforma...
2025-04-1637 minAmplify Your BusinessNavigating Operational Challenges in Small BusinessesIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson speaks with Joshua Monge, a fractional COO and expert in business strategy and operations. They discuss the challenges faced by service-based businesses, the importance of delegation, common operational mistakes, and the value of process mapping. Joshua shares actionable insights on how entrepreneurs can build resilient businesses and avoid the pitfalls of growth, emphasizing the need for clear processes and effective delegation to enhance operational efficiency. In this conversation, Joshua Monge discusses the complexities of business processes and the importance of documentation in optimizing operations. He emphasizes the need for...
2025-04-0246 minAmplify Your BusinessThe Challenges of Entrepreneurship and Transitioning Out of BusinessIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, we're joined by Erika Anderson from the picturesque landscapes of Spain. Erika shares her profound insights on entrepreneurship, the critical importance of vision, and the intricate journey of transitioning from full-time leadership to a semi-retired role. This conversation unveils the essence of entrepreneurial resilience, strategic decision-making, and personal growth.
Erika Anderson is a seasoned entrepreneur and the founding partner of Proteus International, a company specializing in leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational transformation. With a career spanning over three decades, Erika has established herself as an authority on helping individuals...
2025-03-2640 minAmplify Your BusinessFrom Farm to Safety Mentor: A Journey of Elevating Workplace SafetyIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Amy Zuk Olsen, the owner of Safety Buzz Campus, who’s tackling the problem of safety awareness and culture in both individual and corporate settings. Safety Buzz educates businesses about areas requiring safety measures, mentors employees to create a safety-oriented culture, and emphasizes the importance of safety in building a positive workplace atmosphere. Additionally, it provides specific services, such as truck driver training and air chiller division services, to address safety challenges in those domains. With 20 years in business, Amy stresses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the value of a st...
2025-03-1940 minAmplify Your BusinessTaking the First Step To the Life You WantIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, Christa Jones, the founder of Rose City Professional Organizing. They tackle the overwhelming stress that clutter and disorganization can bring for those facing extreme clutter challenges, where cleaning up feels impossible. This extends to busy individuals juggling work, family, and emotional attachments to possessions, making decluttering a struggle. Additionally, they support those downsizing, packing, and moving, especially seniors and their families dealing with physical limitations and time pressures. Effective time management, adaptability in the face of change, a resilient spirit, a client-centric approach, and a strong foundation in financial literacy are a...
2025-03-1227 minAmplify Your BusinessEmbracing Diversity and Building Successful TeamsIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Kerri Davis, the co-founder and CEO of Fortress, a software solution that helps property management companies manage their assets and create efficiency in their operations. With a background in accounting and law, Kerri has leveraged her entrepreneurial spirit to build a successful business in the real estate and technology industries. Join us today as Kerri shares her insights on entrepreneurship and the importance of embracing failure, creating psychological safety, and surrounding yourself with the right people. She emphasizes the need to redefine success and view failures as stepping st...
2025-03-0536 minAmplify Your BusinessBuilding Systems for Success with Rick MeekinsIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, Rick Meekins shares his insights on entrepreneurship and the key factors for success. He emphasizes the importance of having systems and processes in place to scale a business while maintaining quality. Rick also highlights the significance of having the right people on board and creating a strong company culture. He advises entrepreneurs to be flexible, resilient, and willing to pivot when necessary. Rick's goal for his business, Aepiphanni, is to focus on teaching and training, allowing him to work on the aspects of the business that he enjoys the most.
2025-02-2635 minAmplify Your BusinessFrom Selling Cookies to Real Estate: Sophia Fairweather’s Path to Entrepreneurial SuccessIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, we welcome Sophia Fairweather, a trailblazing entrepreneur who started her journey at just five years old. Now at 15, she’s the founder of Key Angels, a company dedicated to helping young entrepreneurs achieve financial stability through real estate. Her innovative model allows young business owners to live in one unit of a fourplex while rental income from the other units covers expenses—offering them the freedom to focus on their ventures without financial stress.
Sophia shares her insights on overcoming age-related business challenges, the power of networking, and why teaching others abou...
2025-02-1938 min
INspired INsider Podcast[Top Agency Series] Unlocking Business Growth: Marketing Mastery With Lance Johnson of AmplomediaLance Johnson is the Founder and CEO of Amplomedia, an innovative digital marketing agency that assists business growth. He is also the President of Drive Solutions Corp., a strategic consultancy firm delivering expert business strategies to clients in the nonprofit, government, and corporate environments. Lance leverages more than 25 years of experience in marketing and business strategy, helping clients identify how best to engage their audience while effectively communicating their messages with clarity and impact. He is passionate about sustainability and innovation, often integrating these elements into his marketing approaches. He also hosts the Amplify Your Business podcast, which distills...
2025-02-1849 minAmplify Your BusinessLeading Through Conflict: Strategies for a Thriving WorkplaceIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson sits down with Dennis Humphrey, owner of Eden Business Concepts, LLC. They explore the challenges family-owned and closely held businesses face when dealing with workforce-related crises and employee conflicts that hinder productivity and growth. Dennis shares his expertise in helping leaders gain clarity, improve decision-making, and create a positive workplace culture.
Throughout the conversation, Dennis discusses the impact of self-awareness in leadership, the role of core motivations in shaping decisions, and strategies to reduce disruptive behaviors in management. He also reflects on his definition of success—seeing le...
2025-02-1228 minAmplify Your BusinessBuilding Trust: The Foundation of Successful CollaborationsIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson interviews Theresa Caragol, founder and CEO of Achieve Unite, Inc. They discuss the importance of strategic partnerships in business growth, the role of trust in building successful collaborations, and the emerging trends in the partnership landscape. Theresa shares her journey from corporate success to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need for a deliberate partnering strategy and the integration of AI in enhancing partnership effectiveness. The conversation also touches on the significance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the empowerment of women in business.
2025-02-0534 minAmplify Your BusinessMastering Financial Management for Entrepreneurs with Lillia SandersIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson interviews Lillia Sanders, a fractional CFO and founder of Skillia Business Solutions LLC. Lillia shares her inspiring journey from overcoming homelessness to becoming a sought-after financial strategist. She discusses the importance of financial clarity for entrepreneurs, the differences between bookkeepers, accountants, and CFOs, and the key metrics that drive business growth. Lillia emphasizes the need for meticulous financial categorization and offers insights on common financial mistakes to avoid, ultimately guiding entrepreneurs towards achieving their business goals with confidence.
2025-01-2936 minAmplify Your BusinessHow Scott King is Revolutionizing Business: The Power of BarterIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson speaks with business coach Scott King about the innovative barter exchange model being introduced in Edmonton through Exmerce. Scott explains the concept of modern barter, its advantages for businesses, and how it can help entrepreneurs leverage unused capacity. The conversation also covers the importance of networking, upcoming events, and the significance of founding members in building a successful community.
2025-01-2328 minAmplify Your BusinessThe Art of Preparation: How to Thrive in High-Stress EnvironmentsIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, we interview Tammy Barlette, a former Air Force Pilot for 20 years and now a successful entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Athena's Voice, a speaker referral business that aims to empower and inspire women in the military aviation community. Tammy is also the founder of Cross Check, a mental performance coaching business for aviators.
Join us as Tammy shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the lessons she has learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of not going on the entrepreneurial journey alone as well as the need...
2025-01-1540 minAmplify Your BusinessExpat Entrepreneur: Building a Successful Business in a New CountryIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Emma Givera, the owner of Bushnel Construction S. R. L. Bushnel Construction was founded by Emma’s partner, and when she moved to the Dominican Republic from Toronto, the two realized that her outgoing personality, expertise, and connections to other expats could really ramp up their business. From a small development company, Emma and her partner have grown Bushnel into a business that’s poised to take over!
2025-01-0813 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Entrepreneur at 5, Investor at 10, Founder at 15: What comes at 20 years old for Sophia Fairweather?In this week's episode of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Sophia Fairweather, the founder of Key Angels, and the youngest entrepreneur we’ve had the pleasure of chatting to for our Amplify Your Business podcast. Key Angels aims to support both entrepreneurship and home-ownership in the youth. Key Angels' core model involves living in one unit of a fourplex and having the income from the other three units cover expenses, effectively offering financial stability while allowing pursuit of entrepreneurial goals. This approach enables young entrepreneurs to dedicate themselves fully to their ventures without the added pressure of part...
2025-01-0138 minAmplify Your BusinessSolving the Space Problem: How Spotz is Revolutionizing the Rental IndustryIn episode 266, Lance sits down with James Jackson, the founder and president of Spotz, a company that aims to be the "Airbnb for non-overnight community spaces." With a background in business and a passion for entrepreneurship, James has built a career around solving problems and finding innovative solutions. He brings a wealth of experience and a strong work ethic to his role at Spotz.
In this interview, James Jackson, founder and president of Spotz, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of knowing yourself and your weaknesses, being...
2024-12-2538 minAmplify Your BusinessBuilding Resilient Economies: A Deep Dive into Employee Ownership TrustsIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson interviews John Schell, Chair of Social Capital Partners, about the newly introduced Employee Ownership Trusts in Canada. The conversation explores the purpose of Social Capital Partners, the mechanics of employee ownership trusts, the challenges business owners face when considering this option, and the governance structure involved. John emphasizes the importance of communication and planning for business owners looking to transition their companies to employee ownership, highlighting the potential benefits for both owners and employees.
2024-12-1929 minAmplify Your BusinessRedeeming Work: A New Perspective on Entrepreneurship and Business DesignOn this episode of Amplify Your Business, we feature Dan Rogers, an innovative entrepreneur with a transformative approach to business. The conversation unpacks the essential principles that entrepreneurs must prioritize to achieve meaningful and sustainable success.
Central to the discussion, Dan, CEO and owner of WorkP2P, highlights the necessity of a well-defined, compelling vision as a cornerstone for business growth. Moving beyond traditional frameworks, he introduces the concept of designing businesses as societal systems rather than conventional corporate entities. This paradigm shift has propelled his own company to thrive on inbound interest, eliminating the need for...
2024-12-1145 minAmplify Your BusinessAuthenticity, Connections, and the Entrepreneurial Journey: Insights from Jennifer GarrettIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson speaks with Jennifer Garrett, founder and CEO of Elevate Your Hustle and the Move the Ball brand. They discuss essential advice for entrepreneurs, the importance of understanding your audience, and the need for authenticity and vulnerability in business. Jennifer shares her journey into entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced, and how she built her brand while emphasizing the significance of networking and relationship-building. The conversation also touches on common branding mistakes and strategies for achieving business goals.
2024-12-0434 minAmplify Your BusinessMastering Podcasting, Storytelling, and AI with David WolfIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson interviews David Wolf, founder of AuraVida Studios, discussing the evolution of podcasting and its impact on business success. David shares his journey from music production to podcasting, emphasizing the importance of authentic storytelling and audience engagement. He provides insights into the changing landscape of content creation, the keys to successful podcasting, and why business owners should consider starting their own podcasts. The conversation also touches on the debate between batch production and consistent releases for podcasts.
2024-11-2701 minAmplify Your BusinessThe Journey of Mark McFatridge: Building a Community for CEOsIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson welcomes Mark McFatridge, the visionary founder and CEO of Quade, an exclusive executive peer group community dedicated to CEOs and business owners. Mark’s journey from a successful career in banking to creating Quade reveals how transformative peer support can be for leaders facing the unique challenges of entrepreneurship.
2024-11-2041 minAmplify Your BusinessMastering Wealth Strategies for Entrepreneurs with Eunicia PeretIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, Eunicia Peret, founder of Excelstra, explains the importance of cohesive wealth strategies for entrepreneurs. With nearly 20 years of experience, she delves into why entrepreneurs should adopt a holistic approach that spans tax strategies, investment portfolios, and legacy planning. Eunicia highlights the importance of asking the right questions, embracing outside expertise, and making financial decisions early to optimize long-term wealth growth.
2024-11-1300 minAmplify Your BusinessBuilding Systems for Success with Rick MeekinsIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, Rick Meekins shares his insights on entrepreneurship and the key factors for success. He emphasizes the importance of having systems and processes in place to scale a business while maintaining quality. Rick also highlights the significance of having the right people on board and creating a strong company culture. He advises entrepreneurs to be flexible, resilient, and willing to pivot when necessary. Rick's goal for his business, Aepiphanni, is to focus on teaching and training, allowing him to work on the aspects of the business that he enjoys the most.
2024-11-0635 minAmplify Your BusinessFrom Rags to Riches with Jeff SekingerIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, Jeff Sekinger shares his inspiring journey as a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful businesses. Jeff discusses the crucial lessons he learned along the way, including the importance of personal development and transitioning from working in the business to working on it. He also emphasizes the significance of product-market fit, leveraging data for business growth, and adapting to new technologies like AI. Packed with insights on leadership, mindset, and scaling up, this episode offers actionable advice for entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey.
2024-10-3048 minAmplify Your BusinessThe Importance of Culture in Business Success with Lonnie SciambiIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson sits down with Lonnie Sciambi, also known as the "Entrepreneur’s Yoda." Lonnie brings over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience to the table, having successfully started, sold, and advised countless businesses. He shares invaluable insights into cash flow management, the importance of culture in business, and how identifying the right target market can make or break a venture. Whether you're navigating a startup or a seasoned entrepreneur, Lonnie's practical advice will help you on your journey.
2024-10-2337 minAmplify Your BusinessEmbracing Failure as a Path to Growth with Brent BrittonIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson interviews Brent Britton, a legal expert and entrepreneur, about his journey and insights into entrepreneurship. Brent reflects on his experience working with startups, emphasizing the importance of market validation and learning from failure. He also discusses the role of AI in the future of business, warning of the ethical implications and the need for a balanced approach to its adoption. This episode is packed with valuable lessons on how to navigate both legal challenges and technological shifts in today’s fast-evolving business landscape.
2024-10-1653 minAmplify Your BusinessCross-Border Business Insights: Legal and Entrepreneurial Strategies with Doug McCulloughIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson interviews Doug McCullough, partner at Crady Jewett, McCullough & Huron LLP. Doug shares valuable insights on entrepreneurship, from overcoming the hesitation to take the plunge, to navigating legal pitfalls and startup team dynamics. He also discusses the complexities of cross-border expansion, especially for Canadian businesses eyeing Texas, and emphasizes the importance of legal counsel when entering new markets. Tune in to learn how to prepare for an exit strategy and embrace sales with personality.
2024-10-0943 minAmplify Your BusinessHarnessing AI and Behavioural Science for Talent Management with Imran SyedIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson welcomes Imran Syed, the founder of Hatchproof, to discuss his insights on tackling one of the most pressing issues businesses face today—employee retention. Imran shares how his personal experiences, from growing up in the Middle East to becoming a tech entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, shaped his approach to leadership. The episode focuses on how Hatchproof integrates AI and behavioural science to revolutionise talent management and retention.
Imran Syed’s fascinating entrepreneurial journey—from the Persian Gulf War to the bustling tech world of Silicon Valley—frames his inno...
2024-09-2145 minAmplify Your BusinessBreaking Sales ShacklesIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, Lance Johnson welcomes Coach Dan Gordon, an expert in transforming entrepreneurs' approaches to sales. Dan brings over two decades of experience in helping entrepreneurs break free from self-imposed limitations and achieve their full potential.
Lance and Coach Dan discuss the concept of "no douchebag selling," the importance of personal development, and how to build trust with potential clients. Dan also shares his unique sales strategies and tools that help entrepreneurs stay at the top of their game.
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The philosophy behind "no douchebag selling"
The importance o...
2024-08-1444 min
Think Big with Dan & QasimAmplifying Your Brand: Lance Johnson, CEO & Founder of AmploMediaJoin us for an illuminating conversation with Lance Johnson, the innovative CEO & Founder of AmploMedia, in this episode dedicated to the power of digital marketing and brand amplification. Explore the journey behind AmploMedia and its mission to help businesses reach new heights through strategic and creative digital solutions.
2024-05-3115 minAmplify Your BusinessThe Rise of AI in Marketing: How to Stay Ahead in a Fast-Moving IndustryIn the latest episode of Amplify Your Business, Lance welcomes Yoni Kominsky, a luminary in the field of entrepreneurship with a vast array of experiences as the co-founder and CEO of Ekeala and Multiply Mii. Yoni's journey embodies the very essence of entrepreneurship, from taking the plunge into the business world to fostering growth through strategic focus and understanding the necessity of effective team management.
Upon listening to this illuminating podcast, listeners will gather Yoni’s profound insights into starting an entrepreneurial voyage, the critical nature of measuring impact for business success, and the importance of honing fo...
2024-05-0246 minAmplify Your BusinessCultivating Exceptional Leadership with Corinne MasonWelcome to yet another engaging episode of Amplify Your Business. Today, we're privileged to have Corinne Mason, Partner at Summit Leadership Partners, who is committed to shaping leaders in mid-market businesses. Despite our usual focus on smaller ventures, this episode delivers invaluable leadership development insights that can benefit entrepreneurs of all scales.
With a wealth of entrepreneurial experience spanning over a decade, Corinne emphasises the growth of leadership style, comprehending marketing and communications, fostering creativity, and maintaining focus on organisational expansion. In this enlightening conversation, she provides insights on the hurdles mid-market enterprises face, particularly those backed...
2024-04-1043 minAmplify Your BusinessRedeeming Work: A New Approach to Entrepreneurship and Business DesignIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, we sit down with Dan Rogers, an entrepreneur who brings an entirely fresh perspective to the table. The conversation dives deep into the foundational principles every entrepreneur must consider to succeed truly.
In the heart of the discussion, Rogers, the CEO and owner of WorkP2P, emphasizes the importance of a clear and articulate vision, which he believes is crucial for a business's growth. Transitioning to the practicalities, the episode sheds light on the distinction between designing a company as a societal system rather than the traditional corporate m...
2024-02-1445 minAmplify Your BusinessThe Challenges of Entrepreneurship and Transitioning Out of BusinessIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, we're joined by Erika Anderson from the picturesque landscapes of Spain. Erika shares her profound insights on entrepreneurship, the critical importance of vision, and the intricate journey of transitioning from full-time leadership to a semi-retired role. This conversation unveils the essence of entrepreneurial resilience, strategic decision-making, and personal growth.
Erika Anderson is a seasoned entrepreneur and the founding partner of Proteus International, a company specializing in leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational transformation. With a career spanning over three decades, Erika has established herself as an authority on h...
2024-02-0740 minAmplify Your BusinessNavigating the Entrepreneurial Journey: Insights on Building Real Businesses and Raising CapitalIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, Lance engages with the CEO of Capital Raise, Carl Grant III, diving into Carl's rich entrepreneurial journey and discussing the intricacies of raising capital for businesses. Carl's vast experience presents a treasure trove of insights that are critical for entrepreneurs navigating the complex world of investments and growth.
In this interview, Carl opens up about the evolution of his career from his initial foray as an entrepreneur with his father to his eventual return to entrepreneurship after years in the corporate sphere. The discussion sheds light on the e...
2024-01-2936 minAmplify Your BusinessHow to Scale and Grow Your Business: Lessons from a Hypergrowth ExpertIn episode 268, Lance meets with Seth Temko, the founder of Full On Strategy, a go-to-market consultancy that helps companies achieve hypergrowth. With a background in entrepreneurship and startups, Seth has a wealth of experience in the technology sector. He has lived through the boom and bust of the dot-com era and has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come with starting and scaling a business.
In this interview, Seth shares his top three tips for entrepreneurs, including that he believes that starting your own business is both the hardest and easiest thing you can...
2023-12-2037 minAmplify Your BusinessHow Good Debt Can Help You Transform Your BusinessIn episode 267, Lance sits down with Alex Mic Podar, the co-founder and CEO of Backyard Bookkeeper, a bookkeeping company that focuses solely on bookkeeping services. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Alex has built a successful business that is dedicated to providing high-quality bookkeeping solutions to clients. Alex is passionate about helping other entrepreneurs succeed and is constantly looking for ways to scale her businesses and create job opportunities.
In this interview, Alex Mick Podar shares her insights on entrepreneurship and the importance of financial literacy. She emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to h...
2023-11-3026 minAmplify Your BusinessSolving the Space Problem: How Spotz is Revolutionizing the Rental IndustryIn episode 266, Lance sits down with James Jackson, the founder and president of Spotz, a company that aims to be the "Airbnb for non-overnight community spaces." With a background in business and a passion for entrepreneurship, James has built a career around solving problems and finding innovative solutions. He brings a wealth of experience and a strong work ethic to his role at Spotz.
In this interview, James Jackson, founder and president of Spotz, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of knowing yourself and your w...
2023-11-2238 minAmplify Your BusinessThe Secrets to Scaling a Business Without Going into DebtIn episode 265, Lance sits down with Ashley McCarney, the founder and president of Involvi, an HR consulting firm. With a background in people operations, Ashley is passionate about improving employment relationships and helping leaders become better people leaders.
In this interview, Ashley shares her insights on what every entrepreneur needs to know, including the importance of valuing your time, being flexible and innovative, and understanding “your why” as an entrepreneur. She also discusses the services offered by Involvi, which include HR support, customized learning and development, and recruitment. Ashley emphasizes the importance of trust in her industry and h...
2023-11-1834 minAmplify Your BusinessLeadership in the Age of Digital TransformationIn episode 264 of AYB’s Entrepreneur Podcast, Lance chats with Tino Mantella, the CEO of Turknett Leadership Group. With extensive experience in leadership and having previously served as the CEO of the Technology Association of Georgia, Tino is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and businesses develop effective leadership strategies.
In this interview, Tino shares his insights on effective leadership and offers advice for entrepreneurs. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear purpose and conducting thorough research before starting a business. Tino also highlights the need for entrepreneurs to understand their own skill sets and surround them...
2023-11-0943 minAmplify Your BusinessThe Importance of Ethics in HiringIn Episode 263 of the Amplify Your Business Entrepreneur Podcast, Russ Law, CEO and co-founder of Verensics, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the importance of perseverance in starting a business. He discusses the roller-coaster nature of entrepreneurship and managing self-doubt. Russ also explains how Verensics addresses ethical evaluations of potential employees using their online smart questionnaire platform. He highlights the limitations of traditional background checks and the value of informed interviews and touches on challenges in partnerships and addressing team behavior.
To learn more visit https://www.verensics.com/
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2023-11-0632 minAmplify Your BusinessThe Art of Preparation: How to Thrive in High-Stress EnvironmentsIn this episode of Amplify Your Business, we interview Tammy Barlette, a former Air Force Pilot for 20 years and now a successful entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Athena's Voice, a speaker referral business that aims to empower and inspire women in the military aviation community. Tammy is also the founder of Cross Check, a mental performance coaching business for aviators.
Join us as Tammy shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the lessons she has learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of not going on the entrepreneurial journey alone as well as the need...
2023-10-2740 minAmplify Your BusinessThe Power of Vulnerability: Building Authentic Connections in EntrepreneurshipFor Episode 260 of the Entrepreneur Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Richard Pro, the president and Chief Strategy Advisor at VRINetics LLC. With a background in physics, engineering, and business administration, Dr. Pro brings a unique blend of quantitative analysis and strategic thinking to his work, making this episode uniquely interesting as Dr. Pro shares his insights on entrepreneurship and strategy development. Emphasizing the importance of building a community of entrepreneurs who can offer advice and support, and highlighting the role of data analytics in creating and sustaining a competitive advantage are just a few topics Dr. Pro covers in...
2023-10-1239 minAmplify Your BusinessEmbracing Diversity and Building Successful TeamsFor Episode 259 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Kerri Davis, the co-founder and CEO of Fortress, a software solution that helps property management companies manage their assets and create efficiency in their operations. With a background in accounting and law, Kerri has leveraged her entrepreneurial spirit to build a successful business in the real estate and technology industries. Join us today as Kerri shares her insights on entrepreneurship and the importance of embracing failure, creating psychological safety, and surrounding yourself with the right people. She emphasizes the need to redefine success and view failures as stepping stones to...
2023-10-0436 minAmplify Your BusinessTaking the First Step To the Life You WantFor Episode 258 of Amplify Your Business, Christa Jones, the founder of Rose City Professional Organizing. They tackle the overwhelming stress that clutter and disorganization can bring for those facing extreme clutter challenges, where cleaning up feels impossible. This extends to busy individuals juggling work, family, and emotional attachments to possessions, making decluttering a struggle. Additionally, they support those downsizing, packing, and moving, especially seniors and their families dealing with physical limitations and time pressures. Effective time management, adaptability in the face of change, a resilient spirit, a client-centric approach, and a strong foundation in financial literacy are a few...
2023-09-2727 minAmplify Your BusinessUnlocking Conflict Resolution in The WorkplaceFor Episode 257 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Dennis Humphrey, the owner of Eden Business Concepts, LLC. They’re a company that collaborates with family-owned and closely held businesses to address workforce-related crises and employee conflicts that impede both productivity and growth. Their strategies are designed to enhance workforce productivity and foster a positive workplace culture. Dennis describes his heartbeat as being to “see leaders gain clarity and vision for their task.” Dennis coaches entrepreneurs to understand their core motivations and gain self-awareness. By recognizing both the positive and negative aspects of their motivations, he helps leaders make mor...
2023-09-2028 minAmplify Your BusinessFrom Farm to Safety Mentor: A Journey of Elevating Workplace SafetyFor Episode 256 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Amy Zuk Olsen, the owner of Safety Buzz Campus, who’s tackling the problem of safety awareness and culture in both individual and corporate settings. Safety Buzz educates businesses about areas requiring safety measures, mentors employees to create a safety-oriented culture, and emphasizes the importance of safety in building a positive workplace atmosphere. Additionally, it provides specific services, such as truck driver training and air chiller division services, to address safety challenges in those domains. With 20 years in business, Amy stresses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the value of a stro...
2023-09-1335 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Assisting Organizations in Becoming Funding ChampionsFor Episode 255 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Mike Lee who is the President of Fundica, a company addressing the formidable challenge of helping entrepreneurs secure essential funding. They aim to simplify the funding process through research and surveys while supporting "entrepreneur support organizations" to enhance client acquisition as well as overall financial success. Although a successful entrepreneur, Mike's journey with Fundica was not without its challenges. Transitioning from a traditional consulting business to a more capital-intensive venture ushered in upfront expenses and unique business demands. In a letter to his younger self, Mike would advise little hi...
2023-09-0635 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Entrepreneur at 5, Investor at 10, Founder at 15: What comes at 20 years old for Sophia Fairweather?For Episode 253 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Sophia Fairweather, the founder of Key Angels, and the youngest entrepreneur we’ve had the pleasure of chatting to for our Amplify Your Business podcast. Key Angels aims to support both entrepreneurship and home-ownership in the youth. Key Angels' core model involves living in one unit of a fourplex and having the income from the other three units cover expenses, effectively offering financial stability while allowing pursuit of entrepreneurial goals. This approach enables young entrepreneurs to dedicate themselves fully to their ventures without the added pressure of part-time jobs or i...
2023-08-3138 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Taking Care of Yourself to Take Care of OthersFor Episode 253 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Pierce Krol, the founder and CEO of Insurely Inc, who generously shared his 18 years of entrepreneurial experience. He emphasized three key lessons: embracing failure, continuous learning, and resilience. Insurely, his digital insurance brokerage, evolved from his frustration with the insurance industry. He recognized that traditional insurance processes were slow - often lacking user-friendliness. Pierce's vision was to digitize the insurance experience and provide his customers with a seamless, efficient, and user-friendly platform. Pierce pivoted from his previous bricks-and-mortar insurance business to start Insurely, driven by this need for technological ad...
2023-08-2342 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Transforming Online Shopping to Be As Social As We AreFor Episode 252 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Kim Lowert who is the Founder and CEO of a company reshaping the online shopping experience: Appstract. Kim founded his eCommerce consultancy after observing that online shopping hasn’t evolved much in the past 15 to 20 years - remaining static like a catalog. Appstract’s focus has primarily been on optimizing the checkout process, however, they recognized a challenge in that shopping is naturally social. Their objective is to merge the social aspects of shopping with the online store experience, making it more engaging, like shopping with friends in a physic...
2023-08-1730 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Revolutionizing Single-Use Containers with EarthwareFor Episode 251 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by John MacInnes, the founder of Earthware. In this episode, John shares invaluable insights from his lifelong entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing perseverance, financial acumen, and adaptability. Earthware is transforming single-use containers through a circular strategy, catalyzing a positive change in responsible consumption and the eco-friendly food sector. By tackling waste and diverting millions from landfills and streets, they’re reshaping the narrative for a greener future. Discover Earthware’s seamless system that incentivizes consumers and restaurants to return and reuse containers, driving an eco-conscious shift. Tune in to explore how Earthware is res...
2023-08-1036 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Addinex Technologies: Working to Solve the Opioid CrisisFor Episode 250 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Jay Schiff, the co-founder and CEO of Addinex Technologies. Addinex Technologies is cost-effectively and brilliantly solving a massive problem: the growing opioid crisis, which saw overdose deaths surpassing 100,000 for the first time, with over 80% of these deaths attributed to opioids. Jay’s company’s primary focus lies in preventing opioid misuse, addiction, and overdose while also assisting those with Opioid Use Disorder. Join us as we discuss everything, from Addinex’s dispensing system to the importance of being flexible and persistent as an entrepreneur to the challenges that Jay has face...
2023-08-0225 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Unraveling Cybersecurity with Mirai SecurityFor Episode 249 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Alex Dow, the co-founder and chief innovation officer over at Mirai Security out in Vancouver, B.C. Mirai Security is a cybersecurity company that focuses on developing solutions for small, medium, and large enterprises, particularly those that are digitally enabled and may face compliance or customer-driven requirements for enhanced security. This episode delves into cybersecurity challenges faced by businesses, discussing common attacks like business email compromise and ransomware. It explores the need for effective training and awareness among employees to combat sophisticated threats as well as the motivation behind st...
2023-07-2739 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business In The Loop of Financial Markets, with Josh FurstossFor Episode 248 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Josh Furstoss, the CEO and co-founder of Incued. Induced aims to provide real-time financial data on private market assets to venture capital firms, private equity firms, investment banks, lenders, etc. This allows them to understand the performance, revenue, spending, and more of the portfolio companies they're involved with. Currently, traditional methods like Excel documents and PDFs lead to static, potentially fraudulent, and low-quality data, increasing investment and loan risk. The long-term goal is to create a Bloomberg terminal for the private markets, enhancing liquidity and driving market efficiency and in...
2023-07-1933 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Empowering Renters, Rewarding Responsible LivingFor Episode 247 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Thomas Deneve, the founder and CEO of RentFund. RentFund turns rent payments into an investment and incentivizes people to take better care of the places where they live. The mission at RentFund is pretty simple: they believe that everyone should benefit financially from the place they live because, oftentimes, that's our biggest monthly expense. Essentially, a portion of each rent payment a renter makes gets put into an investment fund that will be returned to the renter upon the end of their lease, as long as the property is in...
2023-07-1335 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business - A Fractional CRO’s Tailored Path to ExcellenceFor Episode 246 of Amplify Your Business, we’re in conversation with Christian Solomine, founder and CEO of Fractional CRO. What is a fractional CRO? A fractional CRO is an executive team member responsible for marketing, sales, business development, and customer success, essentially overseeing all revenue-generating aspects of a business. The key distinction is that they perform the same responsibilities as a full-time Chief Revenue Officer, but with a designated number of hours or days per week. In an effort to help companies that either don’t need a full time CRO, or are unsure which duties to assign to a pe...
2023-07-0521 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your BusinessFor Episode 245 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Charlie Aldis, the co-founder and CRO of Maven IT. Charlie started in the telecom industry at just 18 years old, and by 30, had worked his way up to the executive level. However, frustration, anger, and stress caused his blood pressure to skyrocket, and he ended up having a stroke at work one day. It was then, after more than 30 years in the telecom industry, that Charlie realized he needed a change. So he hooked up with an old colleague, Aaron, and together, they founded Maven IT. Maven IT got its st...
2023-06-2839 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Saving Lives with AI: ScriptChain Health and the Fight Against Heart DiseaseFor Episode 244 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Moh Noori, the CEO and founder of ScriptChain Health. heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, which equates to over 700,000 deaths annually in the U.S. alone and globally, over 18 million deaths annually. Readmission equates to over $72M a day in penalties and losses. The heart-shattering and life-changing moment of witnessing his beloved grandmother suffer and ultimately pass away from Congestive Heart Failure is what led Moh down the road to founding ScriptChain Health. In an effort to find a solution to both he...
2023-06-2231 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Ascent Drywall and CoatingFor Episode 243 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Neil Belenkie, the CEO of Ascent Drywall and Coating. Neil is a serial entrepreneur with over 50 successful businesses under his belt. In his current venture, as the CEO of Ascent Drywall and Coating, Neil completely redone their finance modelling, created a new ideal customer profile, rebuilt supplier partnerships, and put in new controls for theft and accountability. In two-and-a-half years, he turned a company that was drowning into a successful and thriving business.
To learn more, connect with Neil on LinkedIn, or shoot him an email at ne...
2023-06-1542 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Edmonton Unlimited Open House Part 2For Episode 242 of Amplify Your Business, we’re at the Edmonton Unlimited Open House, and we’re speaking to a lot of incredible entrepreneurs, hearing their stories, their challenges, and their successes.
First up, we speak with Lilah Penddah, the founder and CEO of Afro Facts. Afro Facts creates educational tools, games, workshops, and webinars to help people increase their awareness with respect to black history, as well as give them the tools needed to have more productive and healing conversations with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion. To learn more about Afro Facts, visit their...
2023-06-0826 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Edmonton Unlimited’s Open House Part 1For Episode 241 of Amplify Your Business, we’re excited to be let out of the studio! Coming to you from Edmonton Unlimited’s Open House we had the opportunity to chat with some of the great entrepreneurial minds coming out of Edmonton. This episode is part one of a two-part series, in which Lance enjoyed catching up with past AYB alum and meeting some of the Edmontons' brightest entrepreneurs.
00:00 - Intro
02:41 - Derek Nolt, CEO of Bladeflex
05:32 - What’s the biggest challenge Derek has to overcome to get to where he wants...
2023-06-0222 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business A Woman-Owned PR Company With BiteFor Episode 240 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Jenny Beres, the co-founder and president of Pink Shark PR. Pink Shark PR works with funders and founders in the tech industry to help them expand their companies past the early or growth stages of their businesses. Their area of specialization is startup first, PR second, which means that they understand the unique challenges faced by startups in that there are no one-size-fits-all strategies for early and growth-stage businesses. This is all done through a program called the Startup Accelerator, which offers customized “fast and deep” PR strategies to help s...
2023-05-2438 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Sentant - The Backbone of StartupsFor Episode 239 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Lior Klisman, the co-founder of Sentant. Sentant is a service company in the IT security and compliance space that works with startups and investors to help them grow. They do this by ensuring their security is in place for regulation and compliance, which allows for more secure investments. In essence, Sentant is a startup’s backbone when it comes to technology and security.
Lior caught the entrepreneurial bug at just 12 years old, selling bagels outside of a stadium, and it’s been full steam ahead from th...
2023-05-2335 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business The Business of Streamlining Oil & Gas Closure SitesFor Episode 238 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Ryan Smith, the co-founder and CEO of 360 Liability Management. 360 Energy Liability Management is an engineering and environmental science consulting business. They work towards making oil and gas site closures as simple as possible. Essentially, they focus on making these site closures simple so that their clients can continue to create thriving businesses and communities across Western Canada, and they do so by helping their clients understand cost, manage obligations, and mitigate risks.
To learn more, visit https://360elm.com/.
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01:06 - Wh...
2023-05-1131 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Amplify Your Financial StrategyFor Episode 237 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Jamie Smith, the Chief Experience Officer at Amplify Advisors. Amplify Advisors helps small and medium-sized growth-focused businesses with their financial strategy. Their mission is to enhance communities, cultivate connections, and amplify opportunities by aiding these small to medium-sized businesses to become financially healthy. Becoming financially healthy allows these business leaders to not only be better employers, but achieve their strategies and their purpose, and become better community members. Through amplified tech, recruiting, and their innovative financial leader service line – where they offer fractional CFOs and controllers – they’re helping these bu...
2023-05-0443 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Revolutionizing Local Search with AI and Ethical Data ExchangeFor Episode 236 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Aireka Harvell, the founder of Nodat. Nodat is a geo-targeting mobile marketing platform that uses AI, machine learning, and natural language processing to personalize the local search experiences for content creators and local businesses to help them target the right audiences in the right places. They are the first opt-in geo-targeting platform that empowers both the business and consumer to exchange data in a more ethical and transparent way for better targeting and relevant results for local information.
To learn more, visit https://nodatplace.com/.
2023-04-2733 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business How One Company is Revolutionizing Project Management SoftwareFor Episode 235 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Fred Dyste, the founder of BizWatt LLC. BizWatt is a software development company that has developed a PPM tool, called QFactor that helps Land Surveyors and Civil Engineers effectively and profitably track project scope, budget, and timeline.
Qfactor is a software tool designed to help land surveyors with the proposal and project creation process. It allows for easy tracking of project status and profitability by integrating with time entry and accounting software, eliminating the need to enter data multiple times. Proposals are crucial for land sur...
2023-04-1532 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify your Business Exploring the World of Kratom with MIT45For Episode 234 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Ryan Niddel, the CEO of MIT45. MIT45 is a kratom company. Kratom is what we call the leaves of a tropical tree in the coffee family, Mitragyna speciosa, that is indigenous to Southeast Asia. These leaves contain a chemical called mitragynine that produces stimulant-like effects (like caffeine) in low doses that help with focus, clarity, and energy. In higher doses, these leaves offer sedative-like effects, providing users with a relaxing sensation, and allowing for better sleep and less muscle pain.
MIT45 is working hard to ed...
2023-04-1347 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Hassle Free, Accessible Crypto Investments with SoonFor Episode 233 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Aaron Bylund and Mike Shattuck, co-founders of Soon. Soon is a consumer fintech company focused on cryptocurrencies. 80% of Americans have never invested in crypto, and many of them cite one of two reasons for this: it’s a risky, volatile investment, and it’s very technical and difficult to understand. Soon is looking to solve both of those problems at once with simple automation.
Whether you’ve never invested in crypto before or have in the past but have had bad experiences with it, Soon’s automatio...
2023-04-1137 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Building a Better Edmonton With Signature Guest, Jay DowntonFor Episode 232 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by a very special guest, Jay Downton, a serial entrepreneur in Edmonton. Jay is a passionate Edmontonian. He’s committed to playing a role in helping make Edmotnon a global 10. In 2007, he co-founded OilersNation.com and the Nation Network. In 2010, he was appointed president of Oodle Noodle, where he was able to apply the skills he learned from specializing in franchise financing at ATB, for which he was awarded the President’s Award in 2010 for highest corporate sales in his position.
Since taking the helm, his guidance...
2023-04-0643 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Fueling the FutureFor Episode 231 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Alexei Beltyukov, the founder of Universal Fuel Technologies. Universal Fuel Technology is a chemical technology platform that develops technologies to make renewable fuels and petrochemicals, such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel, gasoline, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, and BTX.
Born in the former Soviet Union, Alexei started his first entrepreneurial venture in Russia in 2007. He then took a chance on a venture that moved him out to California, and though that business didn’t work out, he decided to stay. Eventually, with partnerships still in place in Russia, Unive...
2023-04-0131 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Redefining IT Consulting for the Life Sciences IndustryFor Episode 230 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Rohit Tyagi, the Managing Partner at Sagax Team. Sagax Team was born out of the idea of wanting to present IT consulting in a different way than we usually see it. They take a true partnership approach in order to put their customers first. As a whole, they provide managed solutions designed exclusively for emerging pharma and biotech. With strategic consulting backed by a global team of experts, they can streamline the most complex IT projects so that they can focus on their missions of producing life-saving therapies.
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2023-03-2937 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Financial Solutions for Growing CompaniesFor Episode 229 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Rita Kim, the CEO of Partners for Growth Advisory Services Inc. Partners for Growth is a financial services company that specializes in providing structured financial solutions for growing companies. They work with entrepreneurs who are looking to establish a healthy and sustainable financial foundation, especially during the critical growth phase of their business. With over 20 years of lending experience, Partners for Growth has helped numerous companies from start-ups to succession, by addressing their key concerns centered around finance. Their expertise in strategic partnering for finance has been instrumental in he...
2023-03-2826 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Limelight: Telus Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator Pitch PartyFor this special episode of Amplify Your Business, we’re filming at the Telus CSW Pitch Party, where we were fortunate enough to interview three amazing up-and-coming businesses in the Telus Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator who are doing amazing things in Edmonton and globally to bring safety and wellness to the workplace.
Lance’s first interview was with Christy Canida, the Senior Director of Product at AlchemistX, and one of the coaches of the Telus Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator. From San Francisco, this is Christy’s third year as a coach for the Telus C...
2023-03-2437 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Signature Guest Ashif MawjiFor this special episode of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Ashif Mawji, the managing director of ScaleGood Fund LP. From his humble beginnings in Kenya, Ashif caught the entrepreneurial bug early on, watching his parents work their way up in their respective jobs. His dad was working on the shop floor at a Honda and moved up the ladder to become the managing director at Honda Africa, and his mother, who started out as a teacher, ended up running her own Montessori school. But having money doesn’t always make things easier, and after a tragedy showed his...
2023-03-2138 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Navigating the Complexities of Business SalesFor Episode 226 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Damon Pistulka, the co-founder and managing director of Exit Your Way. Exit Your Way is a consulting and brokerage firm that helps business owners sell or succeed their businesses. On the consulting side, Damon and his team help businesses to grow in preparation for an eventual sale. On the brokerage side of Exit Your Way, the team helps business owners looking to sell in front of qualified buyers who are in the market to purchase a business. Their services for brokering sales include pre-market planning, finding buyers and getting the...
2023-03-1733 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business The Hydrogen Innovation Accelerator with Steven MartensFor Episode 225 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Steven Martens, the founder of Grid 749 Innovations. But today, we’re not here to talk about Steven’s company. We’re here to talk about his work with Mount Royal University’s Hydrogen Innovation Accelerator and what it means for Edmonton and Canadian businesses. In partnership with Edmonton Global, The Hydrogen Innovation Accelerator will train teams on a repeatable and scalable innovation process to capture new value and revenue streams from the emerging Hydrogen economy in Western Canada. Each company will develop and test a new product and/or service co...
2023-03-1335 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business The Life of a Serial EntrepreneurFor Episode 224 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Jess McCarter, co-founder and Sales & Strategy of Base86. Base86 started before the pandemic as a restaurant supply chain optimization company. They launched their first product in February 2020, and by June 2020, they lost half of their paying customers due to the decimation of the restaurant industry because of the pandemic. After meeting with their investors to brainstorm some new ideas for a company that could weather the storm of the pandemic, two investors emphatically suggested the healthcare industry. And so Base86 pivoted its area of operations to dental health care su...
2023-03-1146 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Boundaries, Business, and BoobsFor Episode 223 of Amplify Your Business, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day with Heather Roberts, the founder of Extraordinary Women, and host of the podcast Boundaries, Business, and Boobs. Heather works with highly successful female entrepreneurs who also have families and children, and help them create a business and life that works for them. Many women are brought up in a society where they’re taught that they need to please, and do everything for everyone, and meet everybody’s expectations, which just leads to burn out. Heather then comes in and helps these women become the directors of their...
2023-03-0936 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Digital Wellness in the Age of HyperconnectivityFor Episode 222 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Amy Blankson, the CEO and Co-Founder of the Digital Wellness Institute. Amy is also a best-selling author, with her work, The Future of Happiness. She is a member of the UN Global Happiness Council, and a graduate of Harvard University and the Yale School of Management.
Amy created the Digital Wellness Institute to help organizations develop a roadmap for finding the sweet spot between productivity and well-being in the digital era. These days, the vast majority of people spend most of their days on their pho...
2023-03-0734 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Connecting Knowledge-Seekers with Knowledge-KeepersFor Episode 221 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Rebecca Kirstein Resch, the founder and CEO of Inqli. If Quora and Tinder got married, had a baby, and that baby grew up to become an entrepreneur, it would be Inqli. Inqli is a platform that matches people who have the desire to learn with people who have knowledge to share. If a new entrepreneur or a student has a question, they would ask it in the Inqli platform, and they would instantaneously get matched with the right people who would be able to answer that question. The matching is...
2023-03-0435 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Shaking Up the IT Reseller Space with OpkallaFor Episode 220 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Brice Ulrey, the Managing Partner at Opkalla. Opkalla is an IT trusted advisory firm. Opkalla lives in the IT reseller space, but does things a little differently than your typical IT reseller. What they’re trying to do is solve the problem of biased agendas in their space. They consider themselves “vendor neutral.” Where most IT resellers have 20 to 30 vendors in their portfolio, Opkalla boasts over 300 different providers. Instead of singing the same old song that each solution that solves a business problem has only one provider to solve it, Opka...
2023-03-0244 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Gorditos Fresh Mex Embracing Local Culture as an Expat EntrepreneurFor Episode 219 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Deidra Ciolko, the owner of Gorditos Fresh Mex. Deidra is an expat from the US who moved to the Dominican Republic 13 years ago. She and her partner decided to open up Gorditos Fresh Mex after noticing a gap in the market for fresh Mexican food in the Dominican. Employing locals has helped Deidra and her partner fully grasp not only the language but the local culture, which has helped their restaurant see great success since its opening. Bringing in fresh ingredients from local farmers and fishermen has allowed Deidra to...
2023-02-2718 minAmplify Your BusinessExpat Entrepreneur: Building a Successful Business in a New CountryFor Episode 218 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Emma Givera, the owner of Bushnel Construction S. R. L. Bushnel Construction was founded by Emma’s partner, and when she moved to the Dominican Republic from Toronto, the two realized that her outgoing personality, expertise, and connections to other expats could really ramp up their business. From a small development company, Emma and her partner have grown Bushnel into a business that’s poised to take over! As of March, they’ll begin construction on 47 brand new, custom-made villas across the Dominican Republic.
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2023-02-2513 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business From Real Estate Agent to Expat EntrepreneurFor Episode 217 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Julie Hewell of Homecore Realty. Julie is the owner of Homecore Realty in the Dominican Republic. Originally a real estate agent from the United States, Julie moved to the Dominican Republic with her family, with dreams of retiring and living the good life, spending time with her kids. However, as her kids entered their teens, Julie found herself looking for a new challenge. That’s when she founded Homecore Realty, a real estate agency that focuses on providing personalized and honest service to clients, both Dominican locals and fellow expat...
2023-02-2316 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business The Power of Peer NetworksFor Episode 216 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Kit Lisle, the founder and moderator of the Operators.pe. Acting through their Strategic Growth Council, the Operators.pe is a peer community of private equity-backed C-level executives that are ready to act as a board of advisors for SMBs that need that network to help solve strategic growth dilemmas that will allow them to grow and thrive. They match clients with the best peer group for their industry and provide a safe, confidential, trustworthy environment, as well as experienced moderating using a format proven to drive results.
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2023-02-0936 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Cleaning up the City with IntegrityFor Episode 215 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Ryan Brown, Partner and former Sales Manager at Integrity Waste Solutions. Integrity is a waste solutions and management company that serves local Edmonton residential areas as well as commercial properties in the Edmonton Region. They chose the name Integrity because it is their mission to bring honesty and integrity back to the waste management solutions industry and the customers they serve, which they do mainly through upfront pricing, which the larger companies don’t offer.
To learn more, visit their website at https://www.integritysolutions.ca/.
2023-02-0726 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Limelight: Ryan Malloy of LiquidFor Episode 214 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Ryan Malloy, Managing Director at Liquid. Liquid Software Corporation exists to provide business owners with state-of-the-art digital tools so they can extract more money from their businesses. They do this by enabling the flexibility of legacy software platforms that many businesses cling to, despite the ever-changing tech and software industry.
Their EDGE-QL solution is a platform designed to help business owners better manage the complexity of their day-to-day operations. It provides the users and their teams with the advantages of modern technology to enhance sales, red...
2023-02-0431 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Kid-Drop is on the Road to SuccessFor Episode 213 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Julieta Miranda, the CEO of Kid-Drop in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Kid-Drop is a transportation solution for busy families. In a world where kids are constantly on the move, school, sports practices and games, extracurricular activities, and everything else, it can be a challenge to get them to and from all of those things in a safe and timely manner–especially if you’re a parent of more than one child!
Kid-Drop was designed to support parents in those movements in a safe manner, with in-vehicle cameras...
2023-02-0236 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Driving Business Growth Through RecruitingFor Episode 212 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Jason Byrne, the founder and CEO of Icon-IQ. Icon-IQ is a recruiting company that focuses on sourcing senior technical talent – such as developers, engineers, product managers, data scientists, etc. – from Latin America for Alberta-based businesses. They work exclusively with companies who are having difficulties acquiring and recruiting this senior tech talent.
To learn more, visit https://icon-iq.ca/ or hit up Jason on his LinkedIn.
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - What are three things that you think every entrepreneur should know?
04:04 - What...
2023-01-2142 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business EstateSpace: Slowing Down to Speed UpFor Episode 211 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Jonathan Fishbeck, the founder and CEO of EstateSpace. At a high level, EstateSpace is solving the problem of difficult estate management by simplifying it. In particular, EstateSpace deals with the non-financial asset management side of estate management, both from an operational perspective, as well as a portfolio perspective, by helping their clients to improve their economic outcomes.
To learn more, visit https://estatespace.com/.
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - What are three things every entrepreneur should know?
02:57 - When you suggest that...
2023-01-1926 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business Creating a Brighter Future With VR and Mental HealthcareFor Episode 210 of Amplify Your Business, we’re spending Blue Monday with two women who are working to make every day brighter for all people. We’re joined by Danielle Bragge and Leanne Brownoff, co-founders of VR Pathways. The idea behind VR Pathways is leveraging Virtual Reality to change the brain and give people the relief they need to take them out of stressful situations and get them back to a place of fully functioning cognitive behaviour and cognitive thinking.
VR Pathways offers personal, on-demand mental health support for cognitive behavioural therapy and phobia therapy thro...
2023-01-1631 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business How Technology is Changing the Restaurant LandscapeFor Episode 209 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Luke Butterworth, the co-founder and COO of JustCook Kitchens. JustCook is a Canadian proptech company that uses cutting-edge technology to construct and oversee restaurant spaces for restaurateurs and property owners. The first collective that JustCook opened was the 5th Street Food Hall, where chefs and entrepreneurs come together to create an amalgamation of restaurants to choose from in a single place. The 5th Street Food Hall is a one-stop-shop for all your cravings, offering a diverse range of cuisines such as South East Asian street food, vegan options, Mexican-Asian fu...
2023-01-1448 minAmplify Your BusinessAmplify Your Business It Takes a VillageFor Episode 208 of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Meg Tucker, the owner of Cook With Meg. Cook With Meg was created at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 with the mission to create kitchen confidence in families. In this digital age, everyone always seems to have their noses buried in their phones, tablets, or laptops, and the idea of traditional family dinners, where everyone got together, sat at the table, and ate as a family, has fallen by the wayside. Meg wanted to fix that.
Even though Meg had made it to the Top...
2023-01-1238 min