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Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastExploring Land Investing and Building Wealth with Dirt - EP 24🚀 In this episode of Real Estate, Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with land banking expert Brad Warren to explore how investing in vacant land can be a powerful, long-term wealth-building strategy. Brad shares his personal journey into land banking, explains how it differs from traditional real estate investing, and breaks down why patience, due diligence, and understanding city growth plans are key to success.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest:🏡 Brad Warren – Land Banking Consultant, Investor & EducatorBrad Warren is a land banking consultant specializing in helping patient investors build generational wealth through land i...
2026-02-0433 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastRelationship-Driven Mortgages & Financial Freedom - EP 23🚀 In this episode, Skyleigh McCallum sits down with mortgage broker Kalynka Ciejek of the Home Happy Team to discuss why mortgages should be about people—not just rates. Kalynka shares how relationship-based lending, long-term strategy, and proactive mortgage planning help clients build financial freedom, avoid costly mistakes, and make smarter decisions with their biggest asset: their home.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest:🏡 Kalynka Ciejek – Mortgage Broker, Home Happy TeamKalynka Ciejek is a Mortgage Broker with The HomeHappy Team, serving Kelowna, British Columbia. She is ranked #9 in Surrey, BC on Rate-My-Agent with a 100% client response...
2026-01-2836 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastReal Estate Realities: Building Systems for Sustainable Growth - EP 22🚀 In this episode of Real Estate Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with Alison Alston, owner broker of Lodestone Real Estate powered by eXp Realty. Alison shares her journey from private school fundraising to real estate leadership, revealing how systems, processes, financial literacy, and mindset are the foundation for long-term success. Together, they explore agent burnout, team leadership, CRM systems, automation, and building a business that supports both growth and life balance.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest:🏡 Alison Alston – Owner Broker, Lodestone Real Estate (eXp Realty)Alison Alston is the owner and broker of Lode...
2026-01-2136 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastFrom Stage to Property: Navigating New Real Estate Paths - EP 21🚀 In this episode, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with Tess Forsyth, a newer agent with a unique background in acting and theater, to discuss what it’s really like getting into real estate. Tess shares how her performance background shaped her mindset, why rejection is part of the journey, and how young buyers can realistically enter today’s housing market. This conversation dives into first-time buyer challenges, lead generation through open houses, goal setting, and the importance of honesty, mentorship, and preparation for new agents.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest:🏡 Tess Forsyth – Real Estate Agent, Royal LePage Kelow...
2026-01-1423 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastBalancing AI and Human Touch in Real Estate - EP 20🚀 In this follow-up episode, host Skyleigh McCallum welcomes back TJ Dumonceaux of TJ & Steph Real Estate Group for a deeper conversation about AI in real estate. They discuss where AI adds massive value, where agents are misusing it, and why automation should never replace authentic human connection. From CRMs and workflows to due diligence, marketing, and time management, this episode explores how top agents responsibly leverage AI to buy back time—while staying relationship-first.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest:🏡 TJ Dumonceaux – Co-Founder, TJ & Steph Real Estate GroupTJ Dumonceaux is a Personal Real Estate Corporati...
2026-01-0716 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastReal Estate Excellence: Building Strong Client Relationships - EP 19🚀 In this episode, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with TJ Dumonceaux of TJ & Steph Real Estate Group in Kelowna. TJ shares his journey into real estate, lessons learned from mentorship and team building, and why putting clients first always leads to long-term success. From lead generation and referrals to personal development, morning routines, and building a sustainable team culture, this conversation dives deep into what it really takes to thrive in real estate.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest:🏡 TJ Dumonceaux – Co-Founder, TJ & Steph Real Estate GroupTJ Dumonceaux is a Personal Real Estate Co...
2025-12-3130 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastEmbracing Change: From Real Estate to Lifestyle Decisions - EP 18🚀 In this episode, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with Rebecca Aitken, a seasoned Okanagan real estate professional, to talk about life, lifestyle, and real estate in Kelowna and beyond. From first-time home buyers and realistic expectations to downsizing, empty nesting, mindset, and gratitude, Rebecca shares heartfelt insights shaped by decades in the community and years of experience helping clients navigate major life transitions with care and intention.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest: 🏡 Rebecca Aitken – Realtor® | Buyer & Seller SpecialistRebecca Aitken is an award-winning Realtor® with Royal LePage Kelowna and founder of Rebecca Aitken Real Estate. Ser...
2025-12-1743 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastExploring Global Real Estate Insights and Cultural Nuances - EP 17🚀 In this episode, Skyleigh McCallum sits down with global real estate expert Sam Belete, who brings 19 years of international experience across South Africa, Namibia, Ethiopia, the Middle East, and Canada. Sam shares how cultural understanding, multilingual communication, and deep client care create exceptional real estate results. He also dives into commercial real estate trends, business brokerage, and why now may be the best time for Canadians to invest.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum 👤 Guest: 🏡 Sam Belete – Realtor, Royal LePage | Multilingual Global Real Estate ExpertSam Belete is a real estate agent with Royal LePage Kelowna, based...
2025-12-1032 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastBalancing Business and Personal Life: Real Estate Success Strategies - EP 16🚀 In this episode of Real Estate Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with Cheryl Davie, Team Lead at Hill and Harbor Real Estate Group in Vancouver. Cheryl emphasizes the importance of maintaining separate work responsibilities with her husband for personal space and effective business operations. The discussion covers strategies for building lifelong client relationships, staging homes for sale, using CRMs, and the benefits of having an admin assistant. Cheryl also shares insights into the Vancouver real estate market, focusing on the impact of political climates, tariff uncertainties, and tips for navigating strata properties. She highlights the growing trend of...
2025-12-0355 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastReal Estate Insights: Mastering Negotiations and Senior Specialization - EP 15🚀 In this episode, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with Haze Hartwig, a third-generation dual-licensed real estate advisor, to break down negotiation skills, senior specialist insights, property management best practices, and the evolving landscape of tenancy law in BC. Packed with practical advice and real-world stories, this conversation is a goldmine for agents, investors, and landlords alike.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest: 🏡 Haze Hartwig – Dual-Licensed Realtor & Property ManagerHaze Hartwig is a third-generation, dual-licensed Real Estate Advisor and Property Manager with Coldwell Banker Prestige Realty, serving Greater Vancouver—especially New Westminster and Burnaby. Haze holds MCNE (Mast...
2025-11-2648 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastAuthenticity and Growth in the Business World - EP 14🚀 In this insightful episode, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with Morgan Browne, President at Oakwyn Realty, one of Vancouver’s fastest-growing and most innovative brokerages. Morgan shares how she went from hospitality management to co-founding one of the most impactful real estate companies in Canada. She reveals her strategies for agent success, company culture, branding, and how Oakwyn empowers realtors to grow as entrepreneurs—not just agents. She also discusses balancing leadership with motherhood, mentorship, and her bold vision for the future of real estate.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest: 🏡 Morgan Browne – President & Co-Founder, Oakwyn...
2025-11-1959 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastNavigating the Roller Coaster of Real Estate Markets - EP 13🚀 In this episode of Real Estate, Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with Keith Strang, Managing Broker and Owner of Oakwyn Realty Encore in Coquitlam. With over 24 years in the industry, Keith shares his journey from agent to broker-owner and the lessons he’s learned along the way — from leading with authenticity to building long-term client relationships that feel like friendships. Keith opens up about the importance of vulnerability, positivity, and consistency in real estate, while offering advice for new and veteran agents alike on navigating challenges, staying authentic, and creating a sustainable, fulfilling business.🎧 Hosted by: Skylei...
2025-11-1242 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastScaling Your Real Estate Business with Smart Systems - EP 12🚀 In this episode of Real Estate Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with Phil LeGree, an award-winning REALTOR® based in North Vancouver with over 30 years of experience in media, sales, and real estate. Phil shares his unfiltered insights on how the media influences buyer perception, why statistics often mislead clients, and the real strategies that build trust and success in today’s market. From the power of relationships to the smart use of AI and video, this episode is packed with actionable advice for agents and clients alike.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum 👤 Guest: 🏡 Phil LeGree – Award...
2025-11-0534 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastFinding Your Niche in Real Estate: A Guide - EP 11🚀 In this heartfelt episode of Real Estate Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with Cindi Jarvis, a real estate agent specializing in helping seniors downsize, age in place, and navigate life transitions with compassion and clarity. From seminars on aging gracefully to real stories of guiding families through emotional moves, Cindi shares how niching down not only grew her business but gave her deeper purpose in real estate.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum 👤 Guest: 🏡 Cindi Jarvis – Senior Real Estate Specialist | Realtor at Engel & Völkers, Billings, MontanaCindi Jarvis is a dedicated and compassionate r...
2025-10-2832 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastBuilding a Thriving Real Estate Business Without Burnout - EP 10🚀 In this inspiring episode of Real Estate Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum reconnects with long-time friend and powerhouse entrepreneur Stacey Owen, founder of Hey Silly Rebel and former CEO of Pepper. From wedding photography and branding to mindset coaching and money psychology, Stacey shares how she turned her passion for helping ambitious women into a thriving, purpose-driven business. The two talk about failure as growth, redefining success, and the freedom that comes from building a business aligned with your values.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest: 🏡 Stacey Owen – Founder of Hey Silly Rebel | Mindset & Money Coach...
2025-10-221h 00
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastNavigating Real Estate's Tough Markets and Expanding Horizons - EP 9🚀 In this episode of Real Estate Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum chats with powerhouse real estate duo Amy Leong and Ally Ballam, top-producing agents at Engel & Völkers Vancouver and co-founders of the Cross Border Program. With over $1 billion in closed transactions and offices across Vancouver, Arizona, and Tulum, Amy and Ally share how they built a global real estate business that blends luxury sales, investment strategy, and lifestyle freedom. Learn how they balance work, family, and travel — all while helping clients invest internationally with confidence.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guests: 🏡 Amy Leong & Ally Ballam – P...
2025-10-1551 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastNavigating Construction Challenges in Real Estate Ventures - EP 8🚀 In this episode of Real Estate Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with Adam Galbraith, founder of ARG Contracting, with 20+ years of experience in residential and commercial construction. They dive deep into construction practices, wildfire risks, the importance of proper home insurance, and how homeowners and realtors can protect themselves while building or renovating. Whether you’re a realtor, homeowner, or aspiring builder, this conversation is packed with insights to help you make smarter decisions.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest: 🏡 Adam Galbraith – Founder of ARG ContractingAdam Galbraith is the founder of ARG Contracting...
2025-10-0858 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastElevate Your Real Estate Game with Expert Tips - EP 7🚀 In this episode of Real Estate Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum chats with Jamie Ushko, a Canadian real estate professional, coach, and mentor who has built her career around authenticity and balance. Jamie shares how she moved from a corporate job into real estate, the lessons she’s learned in leadership and personal growth, and how she helps others find fulfillment both in business and in life.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest: 🏡 Jamie Ushko – Realtor®, Coach & MentorJamie Ushko is an award-winning Mortgage Broker with Mortgage Architects in Kamloops, BC. Recognized as the Best Newcomer Age...
2025-10-011h 21
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastTeam Building and Navigating Real Estate Challenges - EP 6🚀 In this episode of Real Estate Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with industry leader Joel HusVar to dive deep into team building, leadership, and stepping outside your comfort zone. Joel shares his journey from founding his own brokerage with over 120 agents, serving as the youngest president of his association, to now growing a national organization with eXp. Learn how to build a culture that attracts and retains talent, embrace discomfort to grow, and set boundaries to avoid burnout—all while keeping your bigger vision alive.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest: 🏡 Joel HusVar – Real Estate Leader...
2025-09-2449 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastBuilding a Successful Real Estate Business Together - EP 5🚀 In this episode of Real Estate Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum chats with Shannon Stone, co-founder of the Stone Sisters Group and top-producing RE/MAX brokerage in Kelowna. Shannon shares her 20+ year journey in real estate, growing a family business into one of the most recognized brands in Western Canada. From working with her sister to building a brokerage culture rooted in collaboration, she reveals how authenticity, strong systems, and community engagement drive long-term success.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest: 🏡 Shannon Stone – Co-Founder, Stone Sisters Group (RE/MAX Kelowna)Shannon Stone is a REALTOR® and c...
2025-09-1753 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastStructure, Process, and Discipline: Keys to Real Estate Success - EP 4🚀 In this episode of Welcome to Real Estate, Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with Joe Moretti, CEO and Head Coach at High Performance Agent. From 20+ years in finance leadership to building one of Western Canada’s top-producing real estate teams, Joe shares his journey of resilience, scaling, and pivoting during market shifts. Together, they unpack the truth about mindset versus systems, why structure and discipline matter, and the lessons learned from scaling too fast.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest: 🏡 Joe Moretti – CEO & Head Coach, High Performance AgentJoe Moretti — is the Co‑Founder...
2025-09-1054 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastMastering Real Estate: Insights for Agents and Consumers - EP 3🚀 In this episode of Welcome to Real Estate, Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with David Fairbairn, a veteran home inspector and owner of Fairbairn Home and Building Inspections. David shares insights on red flags to look for during initial walkthroughs and the importance of ongoing training for inspectors. This podcast is a must-listen for both buyers and sellers, providing unfiltered industry insights and practical advice.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest: 🏡 David Fairbairn David Fairbairn is a first-call Home Inspector in the Greater Vancouver area, and owner of Fairbairn Home and Building Inspections...
2025-09-0341 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastNavigating Real Estate: Expert Tips for Buyers and Sellers - EP 2In this episode of Real Estate Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum introduces themselves as a realtor, coach, and founder of several real estate groups and a coaching platform. The guest, Jessica Klikach, shares her extensive background in property management, renovation, and real estate. They discuss strategies for fostering genuine client relationships, the importance of expertise, and how to balance rational and emotional aspects during property transactions. Jessica emphasizes the value of understanding all aspects of real estate, from construction to risk management, to better serve clients.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest: 🏡 Jessica Klikach – Realtor, Mentor & Renovation...
2025-08-2722 min
Real Estate / Real Talk PodcastSecrets Unveiled: Building a Successful Real Estate Career - EP 1🚀 In this episode of Real Estate Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with sales and real estate expert Jeremy Davis. From selling 75 homes in his first year to building one of the fastest-growing brokerage teams at Real Broker, Jeremy shares his journey, struggles, and lessons learned. Together, they unpack the high failure rate in real estate, the power of having a strong “why,” and strategies to help agents build thriving, sustainable businesses.🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum👤 Guest: 🏡 Jeremy Davis – Real Estate Coach, Consultant & Sales Leader💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why 87% of new realtors fail — and...
2025-08-2046 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumGuided Meditation: Tune-In to the Celebration FrequencyConnect with DonnaYour whole being was born to celebrate. 🎉This meditation will remind every cell, atom, and strand of your energy field just how magical it is to be YOU.If you’ve been feeling dull, flat, or disconnected from your joy — this is your reset.Let your body remember the feeling of celebration, and let your dreams soak in it.🎧 Press play and activate your Celebration Frequency. 🎯 Ideal before visioning, journaling, manifesting — or just when you want to feel radiantly alive.Voice: Donna McCallum 📌...
2025-05-2116 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumFor a Thriving Business – Manifest More Clients, Money & JoyConnect with DonnaMeditation: For a Thriving Business – Manifest More Clients, Money & JoyYour future business is calling. This meditation helps you feel into the version of you three years from now — profitable, confident, joyful — and seed that energy into the present.Feel it now. Attract from there.Use this when you need to: • Reconnect with your vision • Feel inspired about your business future • Attract aligned clients, money & momentum🎧 Voi...
2025-05-1415 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumMeditation: Let the Energy of Your Goals Ripple Into RealityConnect with DonnaManifestation isn’t just about vision boards or clear goals — it’s about frequency.This meditation guides you to release old energy and radiate the powerful emotions of your dreams into the world.Because when you feel it in your heart... You ripple it into your reality.Use this meditation anytime you want to: • Raise your vibration • Break through fear or stuckness • Activate the energy of receiving • Step into your next-level dreams🎧 Voice + Frequency Guide: Donna McCallum 📌...
2025-05-0713 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallum“My Success is Inevitable” Guided MeditationConnect with DonnaIf you’ve been questioning your path... wondering if your dreams are possible... or getting stuck in the “how” — this Meditation is the medicine.Inside this audio, you’ll reconnect to the truth: ✨ Your success is inevitable. ✨ Your dreams already exist on your timeline. ✨ And you don’t have to force anything — just align and receive.Let this journey remind your body, your nervous system, and your spirit of what’s already unfolding.Perfect for when you need deep t...
2025-04-3014 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumConnect to the Energy of Your Dreams & Goals for Easier ManifestationConnect with DonnaYou don’t need to know your dreams clearly — simply allowing yourself to feel their energy leads to more clarity over time and more effortless manifesting.Dreams and Goals are energy. Connecting with their frequency — through emotion, sensation, and feeling — is a far more magnetic and powerful manifesting tool than having perfect clarity on the specifics.Whether your dreams are fully formed or still emerging, this guided meditation helps you align...
2025-04-2310 min
PrincipalED: Conversations with Grace McCallumAsking Lisa: Meeting the Voice of My Mornings, Dr. Lisa DamourWhat better way to launch a podcast than by sitting down for a frank conversation with everyone’s favourite podcaster, Dr. Lisa Damour? The psychologist, bestselling author, educator and self-confessed TV binge-watcher has more than three decades of research, clinical practice and consulting experience on everything from the psychology of parenting to the 2024 Disney-Pixar film Inside Out 2, making her a trusted friend and advisor to school principals everywhere. Listen in as she helps us to untangle family and school life with sound, practical advice and reflects on her own journey along the way.Follow us...
2025-02-101h 10
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumMeditation: Awakening the Power of your Queen ArchetypeConnect with DonnaThis Meditation is for Connecting to and CLAIMING your Queen Energy.As you mature as a woman, working with the Queen Archetype is important to support you in connecting to your sovereign, benevolent feminine power.By working with this Meditation and this Archetype you tap into the wisdom, compassion, clear boundaries and inner confidence of the Queen. A Queen is a feminine leader, and her authority is led by the heart. She is incredibly magnetic and empowering.A Queen knows her value and has hig...
2025-01-0818 min
Founders UnpluggedThe Power of Y Combinator & Navigating Silicon Valley w/ Yuriy Zaremba of AiSDRYuriy, CEO and co-founder of AiSDR, joins Greg McCallum to share his journey from law to tech entrepreneurship. They explore the impact of generative AI on industries, the role of Y Combinator in shaping startups, and the challenges and rewards of building a company today. Topics include the rise of micro-entrepreneurs, the value of accelerators, legal hurdles for international founders, and how AI can streamline founder-led sales.
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00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and AiSDR
02:57 Yuriy's Journey from Lawyer to Founder
05:59 The Role of Y Combinator in Startup Success
2025-01-0653 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumGuided Meditation to Connect & Align with the Flow of MoneyConnect with DonnaGuided Meditation to Connect & Aligning with the Flow of MoneyThis Guided Meditation uses the breath, the inhale and the exhale to connect you to the energy of money and illustrate to you where you may hold contraction or resistance around your money flows.As you relax, tune-in and even out your breath you will align yourself with the flow of money - where the receiving and giving of money is as light, easy and natural as breathing.Enjoy!Support the show
2025-01-0111 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumHo'oponopono Meditation - for Healing and PeaceConnect with DonnaHo’oponopono is Hawaiian MAGIC! And one of my favourite tools for Healing. This ancient healing modality activates the energies of love, forgiveness, atonement, and gratitude, supporting you in releasing negative emotions that are keeping you stuck. This Meditation is to be used specifically with a person who you may be having a challenging or difficult time with. Try it 😊Support the showCreated and Guided by Donna McCallum Do you have a deep longing to live a Magical, Abundant and AMAZIN...
2024-12-2413 min
Talking HitchcockMERRY HITCHMAS! A Tour of 2024 & Plans for 2025!You are invited back into the Talking Hitchcock screening room! Join creator and host, Hitchcock enthusiast, Rebecca McCallum as she shares her reflections on what 2024 has been like for Talking Hitchcock and plans for 2025!
Find Talking Hitchcock where you can support the podcast and keep up to date with releases:
Blusky @talkinghitchpod.bsky.social
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2024-12-2019 min
Founders UnpluggedFrom Setbacks to Success: Building MyArk's Data Revolution w/ Jen LothianHuge thanks to Deel for sponsoring this episode. Learn how their people management software can streamline your global organisation here:
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This is Part Two of the conversation. Watch Part One here: https://youtu.be/tQw3jZW6ny0
We continue the conversation with Jen Lothian as she shares her journey building MyArk, highlighting the challenges of startup life, product development, and team dynamics. She discusses MyArk's innovative features for streamlining customer onboarding and data management and the complexities of pitching a multifaceted vision to investors.
Together with Greg McCallum, they explore cultural differences in UK...
2024-12-181h 06
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumInner Child Meditation: Infusing Wonder, Magic and Play into Your LifeConnect with DonnaInner Child Meditation: Infusing Wonder, Magic and Play into Your LifeReconnect with the magic of your inner child in this guided meditation! Step into a world of wonder, innocence, and play as you tap into the vibrant energy of your inner child. This meditation will infuse your daily life with joy, creativity, and lightheartedness, while gently releasing any blocks that keep you from embracing life’s magic. Let your inner child remind you how to dream, explore, and see the beauty in every momen...
2024-12-1811 min
Founders UnpluggedFrom Burnout to Breakthrough: A Founder's Journey of Self-Discovery w/ Gabriel IsserlisHuge thanks to Yariv Ganor Startup Psychologist for sponsoring this episode.
If you are a founder, learn how Yariv works with founders to provide support throughout the startup journey by booking a free consultation with him today:
https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/EMQp
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In part two of this engaging Founders Unplugged conversation, host Greg Mccallum continues his chat with Gabriel, the innovative founder behind Super Scout.
Watch Part One here: https://youtu.be/tRw2hrynDQI
Gabriel dives deeper into his journey from burnout to breakthrough, sharing candid insights on the challenges of fundraising, the importance of learning to sell...
2024-12-1153 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumMoney Mistakes? Meditation to Forgive and Heal themConnect with DonnaMoney Mistakes? Meditation to Forgive and Heal themYou WILL make Money Mistakes. Probably many of them in your life. Just like you’ll make mistakes at work, in your relationships, as a parent etc. Mistakes are part of life and yet Money Money mistakes always feel so awful. Being caught in regret, upset or frustration with past money mistakes causes you to block the current flow of money and abundance. The fear of making money mistakes also keeps you paralysed from ta...
2024-12-1118 min
Founders UnpluggedPivoting with Purpose: How This Startup Discovered a $1B Opportunity w/ Gabriel IsserlisHuge thanks to Yariv Ganor Startup Psychologist for sponsoring this episode.
If you are a founder, learn how Yariv works with founders to provide support throughout the startup journey by booking a free consultation with him today:
https://link.foundersunpluggedpodcast.com/EMQp
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In part one of this two-part conversation on Founders Unplugged, host Greg Mccallum sits down with Gabriel, a serial entrepreneur who shares his exhilarating journey from Tooty to Super Scout. Discover how Gabriel pivoted from an Airbnb-like platform for creative spaces to developing an AI-powered solution revolutionizing location scouting in the film and TV...
2024-12-0847 min
Founders UnpluggedStartup Psychologist Reacts to Founders Unplugged! w/ Yariv Ganor - Bonus Episode!In this special Bonus episode, Yariv Ganor, a seasoned Startup operator turned Startup Psychologist, joins our host Greg Mccallum, to talk about some hard truths, interesting discoveries and hidden secrets within the psychology of being a startup founder.
In this fascinating exploratory conversation, Yariv and Greg look back at clips from previous Founders Unplugged episodes to get Yariv's take and reaction to comments, and observations made by previous guests around the subject of mental health.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Startup Psychology
03:11 The Journey of a Startup Psychologist
05:54 Understanding Founders' Mental Health
08:56 The Importance of Communication in Startups
11:57 The Founder-Child Analogy
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2024-12-061h 42
The Social FieldEp 5 Collaborating in the face of conflictThis episode was inspired by a question asked by Olebogeng Koatlhai, a Social performance specialist supporting Major Capital Projects. She challenges our views on how mega projects and large organisations could be working together with civil society to progress the objective of a just transition. Alison McCallum also shares her views on the challenges of collaboration and the importance of operating with high levels of both advocacy and inquiry.
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To read more about the difference between inquiry and advocacy, see this article -https://thesystemsthinker.com/productive-conversations-using-advocacy-and-inquiry-effectively/
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2024-12-0440 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumMeditation: Advice and Wisdom from Your Future SelfConnect with DonnaMeditation: Advice and Wisdom from Your Future SelfReceiving Advice and Wisdom from my Future Self is one of the most Potent Tools in my Manifesting Tool Kit. YOU have all the answers already inside you! Far too often we seek outside ourselves for advice from teachers, gurus or influencers, when all you need to do is look within for the sage, wise guidance from the older you.Enjoy!...
2024-12-0411 min
Founders UnpluggedThe Future of Startups: Raja Skogland on Board Competence and Founder Support w/ Raja SkoglandWelcome to Part Two of our conversation with Raja Skogland.
Watch Part One here: https://youtu.be/e7HOPsd4YhE
Greg McCallum and Raja Skogland discuss the importance of governance programs for board members, the transition from founder to CEO, and the need for skill development among founders. They explore the role of advisors and mentors in guiding entrepreneurs, the dynamics of board governance, and the complexities of board member compensation.
Additionally, they touch on the impact of tax policies on entrepreneurs and the challenges faced by founders in navigating these issues. In this conversation, Raja Skogland and Greg...
2024-11-2758 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumInner Child Meditation: Heal, Support and Acknowledge your Inner ChildConnect with DonnaInner Child Meditation: Heal, Support, and Acknowledge Your Inner ChildConnecting with your Inner Child is always a powerful, healing and supportive practice. Your Inner Child is the young, tender and magical part of yourself that inadvertently was hurt, saddened or angered by the incidents that happened in her/ his world. When you were a young child you were the centre of your own world and when things happened you took it personally. You created false beliefs, stories or hurts and man...
2024-11-2715 min
Founders UnpluggedE-Sports to Boxing: How Olly Weingarten is Disrupting Sports Management w/ Oliver WeingartenHuge thanks to Deel for sponsoring this episode. Learn how their people management software can streamline your global organisation here:
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Welcome to Part Two of our conversation with Oliver. Check out Part One here: https://youtu.be/3CjHdOoZ45A
Ollie Weingarten shares his journey from being a lawyer to founding Summit Sports, an athlete content creator management agency. He discusses the challenges of transitioning from a corporate role to entrepreneurship, the importance of effective athlete management, and the complexities of fundraising and hiring in the sports industry.
Ollie reflects on his experiences in boxing...
2024-11-2058 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumMeditation to Become Present and Feeling GroundedConnect with DonnaSomething Different - This is an OPEN-EYED meditation to help you feel grounded, embodied and present. Use this as a powerful tool for reducing stress and fear by focusing on the present moment, where true power and manifestation potential exist. You can regularly do this open-eyed guided meditation to maintain a sense of presence and embodiment in daily life.Enjoy! 😊Support the showCreated and Guided by Donna McCallum Do...
2024-11-1309 min
Founders UnpluggedThe Art of Exiting: Lessons from a Serial EntrepreneurHuge thanks to Deel for sponsoring this episode. Learn how their people management software can streamline your global organisation here:
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Check out Part One of this conversation here: https://youtu.be/bEY7wJT1qBc
Welcome to Part Two of our conversation with David Graham.
In this conversation, David Graham shares his career journey from exiting his first business to exploring new ventures, including consulting and building an EdTech company. He discusses the challenges of the EdTech landscape, the importance of market fit, and the realities of fundraising. David emphasizes the need for a strong...
2024-11-061h 03
Founders UnpluggedThe Art of Building Company Culture: Lessons from Hospitality and TechHuge thanks to Deel for sponsoring this episode. Learn how their people management software can streamline your global organisation here:
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In Part One of this conversation, David Graham shares his journey as a four-time executive founder, discussing his early ventures in e-commerce and hospitality. He reflects on the challenges faced in the restaurant industry, the importance of creating a strong company culture, and the need for effective training in business. David emphasizes the lessons learned from his experiences and the evolving landscape of the hospitality sector.
2024-11-0359 min
Founders UnpluggedNavigating Influencer Marketing: Insights from a Creator Economy Expert w/ Xander Wilkins S3 E13 P2Welcome to Part Two of our conversation with Xander.
Watch Part One here: https://youtu.be/jvs7CnwKNng
In this conversation, Gregory McCallum and Xander discuss the intricacies of business development, particularly for startups and tech companies. They explore the importance of persistence, listening, and providing value in business relationships.
The discussion also delves into personal branding, influencer marketing, and the evolving landscape of content creation. Xander shares insights on building relationships in the creator economy and the significance of community and networking. The conversation emphasizes the balance between passion and discipline in pursuing business goals and the need...
2024-10-231h 00
Founders UnpluggedFrom Kebab Shop to VC: One Founder's Unlikely Road to Success w/ Soma Pirityi - S3 E10 P2Welcome back to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In this second part of my conversation with Soma Pirityi, co-founder and CEO of ETA Technologies, we explore his remarkable journey from Hungary to the UK and the entrepreneurial experiences that shaped his path.
Soma shares the challenges he faced regarding the perception of entrepreneurship in Eastern Europe and his initial struggles after arriving in the UK. He reflects on pivotal moments that led him to the startup world, discussing his various ventures, including Sports Find and Future AI Investment Group. Throughout our conversation...
2024-10-0248 min
Founders UnpluggedWhy 70% of Startup Teams Are Misaligned (And How to Fix It) w/ Soma Pirityi - S3 E10 P1Welcome back to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In this first part of my conversation with Soma Pirityi, co-founder and CEO of ETA Technologies, we dive into the intersection of entrepreneurship and venture capital.
Soma shares valuable insights on the importance of team dynamics and psychometric testing for startup success. We discuss how to assess founder alignment and the critical role of communication within teams. Soma highlights the challenges faced during the transition from seed funding to Series A and emphasizes the necessity of resilience and adaptability in the fast-paced startup environment.
2024-09-291h 11
Founders UnpluggedThe Human Side of Entrepreneurship: Family, Stress, and Success w/ Toby Kernon S3 E9 P2Welcome back to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In this second part of my conversation with Toby Kernon, CEO and founder of Wagonex, we delve deeper into the entrepreneurial journey and the challenges that come with it.
Make sure you have watched or listened Part One.
Toby shares insights on the importance of having an entrepreneurial partner who understands the highs and lows of startup life. We discuss how his family's entrepreneurial background influenced his own path. The conversation touches on hiring practices, debating the value of...
2024-09-2553 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumClaiming the Reality of Your Desires and DreamsConnect with DonnaThere is a difference between asking for something, from a manifesting perspective, wishful thinking, or intending and actually claiming that your Desire or Dream is Yours.For this Guided Meditation, I invite you to keep this Dream, Desire, or Goal in mind so that you clearly can Visualize it as if it is Reality.Once you’ve got that, let’s start.Enjoy! 😊Support the showCreated and Guided by Donna McCallum ...
2024-09-2514 min
Founders UnpluggedFrom Financial Trader to Pioneering Car Subscription Entrepreneur w/ Toby Kernon S3 E9 P1Welcome to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In Part One of my conversation with Toby Kernon, the CEO and founder of Wagonex, we discuss his entrepreneurial journey in the car subscription industry.
Toby shares the challenges he faced in transitioning from trading to startups, the importance of building strong partnerships, and the realities of running a startup.
We delve into the complexities of customer acquisition, integrating insurance into a platform, and the significance of resilience and relationships in achieving success. Toby also sheds light on the dangers of following generic startup advice and...
2024-09-2249 min
Founders UnpluggedThe Future of Business: Balancing Profit, People, and Planet w/ Naman Tekriwal - S3 E8 P2Welcome back to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In this second part of my conversation with Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and Breer co-founder and COO, Naman Tekriwal, we dive deeper into the practicalities of building a socially responsible company.
Naman explains how Breer partners with bakeries like Maxims—the largest F&B group in Hong Kong—to collect surplus bread and turn it into craft beer. We discuss the challenges of balancing profit with purpose and the importance of entrepreneurship education for future generations. Naman shares his vision for empowering students through financial lite...
2024-09-1859 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumMeditation to Celebrate YourselfConnect with DonnaCelebration is something we tend to only do for the BIG, Highlight Moments in our lives. What if EVERY moment was a moment to celebrate?What if the Purpose of Living is to simply be ALIVE and Celebrate all of the beautiful, crazy, overwhelming, heart-wrenching, satisfying or weird experiences of life?Easier said than done, right? This Guided Meditation helps you to connect to the ENERGY of Celebration that permeates the whole of nature in every moment, that...
2024-09-1812 min
Founders UnpluggedTech for Good: How This 23-Year-Old's Invention is Saving the Planet w/ Naman Tekriwal S3 E8 P1Welcome to Founders Unplugged! I'm your host, Greg McCallum. In this two-part conversation, I sit down with Naman Tekriwal, a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and the co-founder and COO of Breer.
Naman shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a family of entrepreneurs in India to creating a sustainable craft beer company in Hong Kong. At just 13 years old, he founded High School Investors to promote financial literacy among students. Later, he launched Rural Invest, providing investment opportunities for India's rural population. Naman emphasizes the importance of solving big problems and making a positive...
2024-09-1559 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumBalancing Your Significance and Insignificance for Centering and AlignmentConnect with DonnaThis Meditation connects you to your BALANCED, authentic Power. On a Starry Night in nature, when you look up at the Milky Way - you can’t help but realize your own smallness and insignificance. In the face of the great mystery of the Universe, we are all teeny-tiny. And when you are in the middle of your day-to-day life it can be easy to feel Significant or to have a longing to feel significant and important. The Balancing of the...
2024-09-1116 min
Founders UnpluggedBuilding Company Culture in a Remote World w Eisha Armstrong - S3 E6 P2Join host Greg McCallum in part two of this enlightening episode of Founders Unplugged as he continues his conversation with Eisha Armstrong, co-founder and executive chair of Vecteris.
Not seen Part One? Catch it here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gregory-mccallum/episodes/Mastering-Productization-Strategies-for-B2B-Service-Providers-w-Eisha-Armstrong---S3-E6-P1-e2nsa42
In this segment, they dive into the challenges and strategies of building a strong company culture in a remote world, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and adaptability.
Eisha shares her insights on how to maintain...
2024-09-0438 min
Guided Meditations with Donna McCallumGuided Meditation to Root Your Energy with MoneyConnect with DonnaThis Guided Meditation will lead you to feeling deeply grounded and stabilised in your energetic relationship with Money.The Root, also known as Muladhara Chakra, is the foundation of both the physical structure and the energy body. Having a stable foundation is very important. And when it is in balance, you will feel stable, secure, and grounded, both emotionally and financially.This Guided Meditation will support you in creating that balanced foundation.Enjoy!Support the showCreated and Guided by Donna McCallum
2024-09-0415 min