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The Cam & Strick PodcastEric Tulsky on The Cam & Strick PodcastOn this episode the boys are joined by the man who just made the biggest trade in recent memory in getting Rantanen from Colorado, the GM of the Hurricanes Eric Tulsky. He talks about the big Mikko trade and how it went down, going from scientist to hockey manager, and much more. Before the interview the boys get into the Utah “hockey club” future, the JT Miller trade and much more. Check out our Sponsors! 🤝- Bench Clearers: https://benchclearers.com/ (https://www.instagram.com/benchclearers/)- 1st Phorm: https://1stphorm.com/camandstri...2025-02-042h 29
The Nightwatch Zone presents Battle World!Thirteen Ghosts (2001) vs House on Haunted Hill (1999)Thirteen Ghosts (2001): A state-of-the-art remake of the classic William Castle horror film about a family that inherits a spectacular old house from an eccentric uncle. There's just one problem: the house seems to have a dangerous agenda all its own. Trapped in their new home by strangely shifting walls, the family encounters powerful and vengeful entities that threaten to annihilate anyone in their path.
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House on Haunted Hill (1999): A millionaire with theatrical tendencies, Stephen Price (Geoffrey Rush) invites a number of people to stay in a vast creepy building that used to be an insane asylum. Stephen, accompanied by...2025-02-021h 42
The Entrepreneur Podcast70. Learning how to learn with Scott YoungIn a world filled with information, there’s always something to learn. But how can we learn to learn?That is a topic right in Scott Young’s wheelhouse.Young is the author of The Wall Street Journal Best Seller, Ultralearning, and you can discover more insights in his most recent book, Get Better at Anything - 12 Maxims for Mastery.A blogger, entrepreneur, and author of the Wall Street Journal Best Seller, Ultralearning, Young joined Ivey Professor Eric Janssen to talk about the process of l...2024-11-2841 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast69. The changing face of entrepreneurship with Ray SharmaEntrepreneurs are always at the forefront of change and innovation, and Ray Sharma certainly fits that billing.Graduating from Ivey in 1996 Sharma went into the world of investment banking and became the top-ranked technology analyst in his first year after securing the title for five of his eight eligible years, Sharma joined the startup world and set up extreme Venture Partners. Over the years, Sharma firm has led, funded or founded more than 100 startups with exits to a who's who of brands like Apple, Google, Google Electronic Arts, McKesson and Salesforce, with a career spanning the early...2024-11-1928 min
Radio Oosterwold#6 Stadslandbouw: Renée Janssen - De Groentekaravaan.In deze aflevering van Radio Oosterwold praat ik met Renée Janssen van de Groentekaravaan over stadslandbouw in Almere-Oosterwold. We bespreken de uitdagingen en kansen van biologische landbouw, de kracht van de lokale gemeenschap en hoe de Groentekaravaan voedsel toegankelijk maakt voor oogstaandeelhouders.Meer over De Groentekaravaan:🫛 https://www.degroentekaravaan.nl/📷 https://www.instagram.com/de.groentekaravaan/Meer over de Podcast:🎙️www.oosterwold.info/podcastAbonneer je gratis op de Oosterwold Nieuwsbrief📩 www.oosterwold.info/nieuwsbrief2024-10-3134 min
Opportunity Knocks Podcastep 14 | Eric JanssenIn this episode of Opportunity Knocks, we sit down with Eric Janssen, former Chief Revenue Officer at Intellitix and current faculty member at Ivey Business School, where he teaches Sales & Entrepreneurship. Eric has mastered the art of selling in fast-paced, competitive industries such as retail tech, telco, music, and events, working with major names like Coachella, Bonnaroo, and Tomorrowland.Join us as Eric shares his journey from self-taught salesperson to industry leader, offering invaluable insights on how to succeed in sales—whether you're building a career or scaling a company. He discusses real-world challenges like customer acquisition, im...2024-09-1151 min
What the Health Just Happened?Joey Janssen, President & CBDO with Eric Ross, Host of WTHJH & CSO | Two Twelve BenefitsJoin us this week on the What the Health Just Happened podcast featuring Joey Janssen, Two Twelve Benefits President and Chief Business Development Officer and Eric Ross, our Podcast Host and CSO of Two Twelve, for an engaging discussion spanning topics like sports, the Jaguars and downtown Jacksonville, all in our 'Bro-Down' session. Beyond sports, we delve into morning routines, fitness, family, and parenthood. Additionally, we honor the memory of our beloved friend, Marshall Allen, a truly influential and remarkable individual whose presence inside and outside the workplace profoundly impacted us all.For those touched by Marshall's...2024-06-0449 minThe Cam & Strick PodcastSteve Larmer on The Cam & Strick PodcastOn this episode the boys are joined by Stanley cup champion and FUTURE hall of famer (in our opinion) Steve Larmer. After getting taken in the 6th round of the 1980 NHL draft, the long time Chicago Blackhawk would go on to win rookie of the year and play over 1000 games, and finish 6 points over a point per game. He talks to us about guys smoking cigs while playing, how competitive Ed Belfour was, how he was almost traded for Big Eric Lindros and much more. Before the interview the boys get into the Columbus regime change, Auston Matthews having...2024-02-202h 41The Cam & Strick PodcastAndy Murray on The Cam & Strick PodcastWE. ARE. BACK. On our first episode of 2024, the boys are joined by former NHL head coach and longtime Western Michigan University coach Andy Murray. For any of our veteran listeners, you've probably heard that name come up many, many times in previous episodes; this interview has been a while in the making and it's worth the wait. Murray discusses his time in St. Louis, telling us about coaching young Oshie and Perron, the somewhat controversial choice of making Eric Brewer the captain, Dustin Brown and other young studs during his time in LA, plus much more at the n...2024-01-093h 23
SBI, The Growth AdvisoryHow Emerging Tech Companies Attract ‘A’ Player TalentJoining us for today’s show is Eric Janssen, a Chief Revenue Officer who knows how to build a team to make the number. Eric is a success story having served as the sales leader for several successful emerging growth companies. I can't think of a better guest to demonstrate how to build and develop the right team to make your number. Eric has been a long-time consumer of SBI's content and he reached out to me with a quick note thanking me for the show. I was looking for a sales leader guest from an emerging market space to...2023-11-2229 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast59. Marketing horseradish with Mark HealyMark Healy started his first entrepreneurial venture during his Ivey MBA in 2005. Through the years he has led established brands and started a variety of ventures in the marketing and consulting space. But most recently, Healy joined two other Ivey alums and acquired a horseradish brand in Norfolk County. And that right in the midst of a global pandemic. In this frank conversation recorded at the Desjardins Entrepreneurship Speaker Series, Mark shares the lessons he has learned from being an entrepreneur and working in larger firms, the challenges of running a product company, and what future trends entrepreneurs should...2023-11-1029 min
Rasenschnack – Dein SV Meppen PodcastMarek Janssen: „Ich hatte einfach Angst um den SV Meppen“Rasenschnack
Dein SV Meppen Podcast der NOZ
Ab jetzt alle 14 Tage donnerstags: Rasenschnack - Dein Podcast der NOZ zum SV Meppen. Unsere Emslandsportreporter der Meppener Tagespost Dieter Kremer und Christoph Schillingmann treffen sich auf einen Schnack mit dem aktuellen Kader, dem Trainer-Team, Ex-Spielern oder anderen Wegbegleitern des Vereins.
Marek Janssen: „Ich hatte einfach Angst um den SV Meppen“
Blau-Weiß Papenburg war seine erste Station im Emsland. Seit Januar 2023 trägt Marek Janssen das Trikot des SV Meppen. Nach dem Abstieg aus der 3. Liga gehört der 26-Jährige Ostfriese zu den wenigen Fußballern a...2023-11-0934 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast58. The Future of Entrepreneurship ResearchAttempting to forecast the future can be dangerous but this episode is all about that and more.Previously in our series on Entrepreneurship Research, we have explored the history of the field, its dramatic rise, and the variety of research areas that our faculty are currently engaged in… but what about the future? What are the unexplored areas of entrepreneurship research that will draw new scholars from around the world to better understand entrepreneurs and how they impact our economy and society?There are some common themes you will hear throughout this episode, including how ne...2023-08-3132 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast57. Examining the Landscape of Entrepreneurship ResearchDespite its relative youth, a story we covered in our first episode, the world of entrepreneurship research has grown vast and wide.With the currents of economics, cognitive science, psychology, and various fields of business streaming in; entrepreneurship has been able to incorporate a whole host of frameworks and perspectives to forge its own identity.In part two of our series on entrepreneurship research, we discover more about the expertise and study interests of our Ivey faculty team, including some of the surprising findings they have come across in their work. T...2023-08-1729 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast56. The Origins of Entrepreneurship Research“Entrepreneurship” can often seem like a buzzword.Since the 1970s, there has been a strong narrative of the entrepreneur; a visionary leader, who is changing the way we live our day-to-day lives, and driving human innovation to the next level.But amidst the glamour and mythology, entrepreneurship also has a science to it. And the "scientist" that dissect and study the world of entrepreneurship are the focus of this series.In this first episode, we will discover the origins of entrepreneurship research, where it started, and how - like entrepreneurship itself - it grew...2023-08-0333 minThe Entrepreneur PodcastThe Science of Entrepreneurship PreviewJoin us for a new series on the Entrepreneur Podcast that will explore the fascinating world of entrepreneurship research, from its origin and growth, to what the future holds, featuring our world-class Ivey faculty.The three-part series debuts next Thursday, August 3, 2023.To ensure you don't miss out on this series, subscribe to The Entrepreneur Podcast on your favourite platform or visit:https://entrepreneurship.uwo.ca/podcastThe Entrepreneur Podcast is sponsored by Connie Clerici, QS ’08, and Closing the Gap Healthcare Group, Inc.2023-07-2701 min
Innovators Can LaughSafeguarding democracy while covering news about Europe’s technology and startup ecosystem with Remco JanssenSend us a textRemco Jansen is the founder and publisher of SiliconCanals - a leading technology media source for the startup ecosystem here in Europe. They provide VCs, innovation managers, and people in the tech community with invaluable information and news pertaining to startups in Europe.In this episode, you’ll learn how Remco grew a blog that was written in Dutch into what Silicon Canals is todaywhy he believes a strong startup ecosystem is necessary to help safeguard democracy and what he lear...2023-06-2224 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast55. Legends with Trent Kitsch of SAXXIf the world of business is a sport, entrepreneurs are often the ones making the rules.That was definitely the case for Ivey MBA ’07 Trent Kitsch, who changed the men’s underwear industry forever with the introduction of Saxx Underwear.Born and raised in Kelowna, BC, Kitsch has always had the energy, passion, and determination that marks out the best entrepreneurs. Throughout his still young career, Kitsch has managed to not only reinvent age-old products but also score major wins in early, burgeoning industries.A serial entrepreneur, Kitsch joins the Entrepreneur Podcast, Legends Seri...2023-05-1145 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast54. Legends with Pierre Morrissette of Pelmorex Media Inc.If talking about the weather is Canada’s favourite past-time, Pierre Morrissette is the nation’s weatherman.Since 1989, Morrissette has been at the helm of Pelmorex Media Inc., the parent company of The Weather Network and MétéoMédia, which provides remotes towns, and major cities lined across the 2nd largest country in the world, with accurate, up-to-date weather information.In this episode of Legends, Pierre Morrissette joins me to talk about the evolution of Pelmorex Media, from its start in radio and television, to creating one of Canada’s earliest and largest online presences...2023-04-1245 minThe Entrepreneur PodcastSpring Preview for the Entrepreneur Podcast - Legends SeriesThis season, the Entrepreneur Podcast - Legends Series includes a sit down with Pierre Morrissette, discussing his journey of creating one of the most trusted brands in Canada, The Weather Network, and his role as a leading innovator in the rapidly evolving media space.You will also hear serial entrepreneur and founder of SAXX Underwear, Trent Kitsch, on revolutionizing the men’s underwear industry with an idea he developed during his MBA at Ivey.To ensure you never miss an episode, subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast player or visit entrepreneurship.uwo.ca/po...2023-03-3001 min
Blending BourbonFanmail Blending Bourbon Questions From FansWhat would you ask if you had a chance to question master bourbon blenders, Dixon Dedman and David Mark Young? The Bourbon Cowboy himself, Eric Janssen, is a bourbon enthusiast and asks the questions you want to know. From what blends to pick from to why you need to hold on to your hat when Dixon is around. Check out Eric and his bourbon adventures on Instagram. Follow Blending Bourbon Podcast on Instagram - YouTube - Facebook.2023-03-2346 minThe Cam & Strick PodcastSteve MacIntyre on The Cam & Strick PodcastOn this episode, the boys are joined by one of the toughest players to lace em' up, good ole Saskatoon boy Steve MacIntyre. The 6’5 250 pound MONSTER was feared in every league he played in. His reign of terror included seven 200+ PIM seasons spread across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and more. He went toe to toe against the greats, like Donald Brashear, Brian McGrattan, Eric Godard, and more. Before the interview, the boys get into ESPN and Stephen A. Smith disrespecting the NHL, Andy’s inside scoop on possible expansion teams in Atlanta and Houston, Jon Cooper scratching his big boys...2023-03-073h 27
Het GeldspoorOnderzoeksjournalist Oliver BulloughFinancieel-economisch journalist Roel Janssen en co-hoofdredacteur van Follow the Money Eric Smit spreken met de Britse onderzoeksjournalist Oliver Bullough, die bijzondere belangstelling heeft voor fout geld en hoe misdadigers, kleptocraten en witteboordencriminelen dat overal op aarde kunnen uitgeven. Ze doen dat door gebruik te maken van de westerse rechtssystemen en de financiële industrie, zo liet hij zien in zijn spraakmakende bestseller ‘Moneyland, why thieves and crooks now rule the world and how to take it back’.
Het wachten was op een vervolg dat de dubieuze rol van de financiële sector bij het faciliteren van dubieuze geldstromen verder zou belich...2023-01-0857 min
Ten with Ben017 // Meet Eric JanssenThis week, we meet with Eric Janssen, president and founder of Chicago Real Estate Resources (CRER), a full-service commercial real estate firm with a focus on investment, retail, and office leasing and a fellow Chicago affiliate of TCN. Eric is an award-winning and well-traveled real estate professional with a multitude of diverse experiences under his belt and has been working in the Chicago market for over three decades. Expertly weathering the challenges in today’s market, Eric’s optimism encourages his brokers to adapt to the changes and persevere, noting “it always comes back.”2022-12-0117 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast53. Recognizing Opportunity — Learning Value in the Unexpected with Erik MikkelsenThis week, The Entrepreneur Podcast is featuring one of our fellow podcasts from the larger Western ecosystem, Ivey Academy Presents: Leadership in Practice, which discusses critical issues in business, unpacks new research, and talks to industry leaders about the latest trends.In this episode, Erik Mikkelsen, HBA '06, co-founder and Managing Partner of Auxo Management LP, and the President and Chief Revenue Officer of Stealth Monitoring Inc., a leading North American video monitoring and security company, shares his journey through entrepreneurship and the detours within his career where he found new avenues for opportunity.For...2022-11-1040 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast52. Helping Canada Upskill with Melissa SariffodeenMelissa Sariffodeen has a number of roles and titles on her profile. One of them is "lifelong student."And it’s fitting.As Co-founder and CEO of Ladies Learning Code and Canada Learning Code, lifelong learning is integral to her founder’s journey. Since 2011, over 700,000 Canadians from all walks of life have had the opportunity to learn critical skills and build up the confidence to become builders - not just consumers - of technology in an increasingly digital world.In this episode, Sariffodeen joins fellow Ivey alum and Director Internal of Morrissette Entrepreneurship, Deni...2022-10-2753 min
EmbellishPodEric John JanssenI met Eric at a whiskey event and we had some pretty fun conversations around whiskey and farming. Him from his personal background and mine from my current profession. I knew I needed to have him on so I could talk through a few farm distilleries and get educated from some folks that are in his backyard.
2022-10-182h 14The Entrepreneur Podcast51. Everyone is selling something with Guy KawasakiSilicon Valley Legend is a prized descriptor, and few fit the term as well as Guy Kawasaki.A renowned author, marketing specialist, angel investor, and tech evangelist, Kawasaki has a storied career in the Valley - including a major role at Apple marketing Macintosh computers in 1984.Today, Kawasaki is the chief evangelist for Canva, the Australian graphic design platform, and the host of his podcast and passion project, Remarkable People, speaking to the likes of Jane Goodall, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Marc Benioff and more.In this special episode of the Entrepreneur Podcast, Kawasaki...2022-10-1354 min
The Friday Move | BNRRob Janssen, Stef Bos & Thomas van GroningenRob Janssen, de nieuwe man van de 3FM-ochtendshow, is deze vrijdag de co-host van Wilfred! Zanger en dichter Stef Bos schuift aan om te vertellen over zijn nieuwe theatervoorstelling "Bloemlezing". Een intieme show met verhalen en muziek, enkel en alleen begeleidt op piano. Met Tweede Kamerlid Joris Thijssen van de PvdA nemen we de politieke week door. Ook politiek verslaggever Leendert Beekman schuift aan. Acteur, presentator en Youtuber Robbert Rodenburg is te gast. Hij won Expeditie Robinson 2021 en heeft groot succes met zijn YouTube-series Open Kaart en Terug naar Toen. Met de serie O...2022-09-301h 43
Bright Spots in HealthcareRedetermination Strategies to Maximize Continuous Medicaid CoverageFeaturing Healthfirst, Colorado Access and Icario. The impending need for state Medicaid agencies and plans to administer redeterminations for Medicaid beneficiaries poses a risk of lost coverage for nearly 15 million individuals, especially for the vulnerable D-SNP population. Our expert panel provides insights into the groundwork needed to educate members about the requirements. Panelists: Marty Janssen, Senior Program Director, Colorado Access; Errol Pierre, Vice President, State Programs, Healthfirst; Andrey Ostrovsky, MD, FAAP, Former US Medicaid Chief Medical Officer, Managing Partner, Social Innovation Ventures; Aanchal Falken, Vice President, Strategy & Business Development, Icario Bios: https://www.s...2022-09-231h 01The Entrepreneur Podcast50. Snakes and ladders with Rick CytrynbaumFor Rick Cytrynbaum, BA'96, the entrepreneur life can feel like a game of snakes and ladders. Yet rolling the dice, doesn’t have to be a game of chance.Through years of hard work and hustle, Cytrynbaum has built a diverse and innovative career in the fashion space, where he has developed footwear for New Balance, co-founded House of Harlow 1960 with Nicole Richie, worked with celebrities like Kanye West and Heidi Klum, and owned multiple brands like Modern Vintage, Champion, and Kendall & Kylie. He was also an influential player in the rise of the direct-to-consumer model that br...2022-08-2534 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast49. Helping the world listen better with Patrick Spence of Sonos“The reward for taking out Bose, Panasonic, and Samsung was getting to play against Amazon, Google and Apple,” That’s a common joke at Patrick Spence’s Santa Barbara-based audio giant, Sonos; which is chiefly responsible for the rise of the smart speaker.An HBA ’98 grad, Spence joined the company in 2012 and took over as CEO, five years later.But Sonos wasn’t Spence’s first rodeo in the fast-moving world of consumer electronics. For 14 years, Spence was an integral part of RIM/BlackBerry, serving a number of roles before ultimately becoming the Executive Vice...2022-08-1154 minThe Cam & Strick PodcastPat Verbeek on The Cam & Strick PodcastOn this episode the boys are joined by former NHL player and current Anaheim Ducks GM Pat Verbeek. Pat Verbeek had an incredible NHL career before getting into management, playing 1400+ games with over 1000 points and a Stanley cup to top it off. He spent time in New Jersey, New York, Dallas, Detroit, and more in his illustrious 20 year career. He talks about signing Klingberg, the Zegras/Beagle incident, playing with guys like Hull, Yzerman and more. Before the interview the boys get into Max Pacioretty‘s comments on Vegas, Huberdeau’s big deal, Eric Godard ‘the dragon slayer’ and much more...2022-08-093h 20The Entrepreneur Podcast48. Real chocolate and real family with Jake KarlsJake Karls, BA’16, exudes the enthusiasm that one would expect of an entrepreneur. But the co-founder of Mid-Day Squares is not playing a part. He is a true believer that their chocolate bar will become the modern-day Hershey’s bar.After the failure of his clothing brand, Karls was invited to join Mid-Day Squares by his sister and brother-in-law, Lezlie Karls and Nick Saltarelli; to bring his enthusiasm to the fore of a brand with a big vision. From instituting weekly therapy sessions to showcasing their entire journey (the good, the bad and the ugly) on social medi...2022-07-281h 03
Fake PresidentsThe X-President (X2: X-MEN UNITED, 2003)This week, Ben and Eric head back into world of Marvel comic book adaptations with the 2nd entry in 20th Century Fox's long-running X-MEN movie franchise. Not only is there a fake president in it, but there's a whole lotta action in the White House! X2: X-MEN UNITED stars the usual gamut of mutants -- Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, Anna Paquin, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn -- this time joined by SUCCESSION's Brian Cox as "Colonel Striker" and the one and only Cotter Smith as "President McKenna." Who is Ben's...2022-07-2751 minThe Entrepreneur PodcastSummer Preview for The Entrepreneur PodcastThis Summer, the Entrepreneur Podcast is back! Featuring the likes of Jake Karl of Mid-Day Squares, the Montreal-based chocolate company that’s taking the world by storm, Patrick Spence from the innovative audio giant Sonos, and Rick Cytrynbaum, a true trailblazer in the direct-to-consumer fashion industry.Join us on August 3, 2022 for our kick-off episode.2022-07-1902 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast47. Unconventional Paths with Michelle KwokThe path of an entrepreneur is rarely a straight line, but some paths are more unconventional than others.Since the age of 15, Michelle Kwok was working in research labs. When she joined Western University to pursue a degree in Medical Science, everything seemed set for a future Dr Kwok. But then she started to wonder… and then wander… soon she was helping companies with social media marketing, working with founders on their startups, and even co-founded one that was acquired in 2021. Today, it’s come full circle with Kwok working with biotechnology startups at San Francisco-based accelerator, On Dec...2022-04-2035 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast46. Legends with John Rothschild of Recipe UnlimitedFrom East Side Mario's, Fionn MacCool's and Bier Markt to Swiss Chalet, and The Keg, millions of Canadians have celebrated their special moments in John Rothschild’s world. Graduating as one of the youngest MBA students in 1983, John Rothschild didn’t take the obvious entrepreneurial path. He built his career as an accountant, and then an investment banker who soon discovered how much he enjoyed working with small owner-operator businesses. From there, it was a small step to becoming an owner-operator himself, as the founder of Prime Restaurants. In this episode, long-time friend and ally of ent...2022-04-0633 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast45. Changing the world one innovation at a time with Jocelyn Mackie‘Entrepreneurship can change the world.’This can often feel like a throwaway line to make something seem more important than it really is. But Jocelyn Mackie, HBA ’03, is a believer.In fact, she lives it every day as the Co-CEO of Grand Challenges Canada, an innovation platform that has supported over 1300 innovations in 90 countries. Joining the Entrepreneur Podcast, Mackie shares many of their great success stories and breaks down the nonprofit’s selection process, and funding model for innovative ideas.Join Eric Janssen on this important episode and discover Mackie’s personal journey, and how Gr...2022-03-1631 min
The Encrypted EconomyBuilding the Human Network Into the Law. Drs. Jennifer Cobbe and Heleen Janssen, Universities of Cambridge and Amsterdam. - E71This week’s episode of The Encrypted Economy, our guests are Jennifer Cobbe from the University of Manchester and Dr. Heleen Janssen from the University of Amsterdam. We discuss what effective legal frameworks would look like in the face of rapidly changing technologies and changing interdependencies among people. Be sure to subscribe to The Encrypted Economy for more coverage of the innovations in blockchain and legal questions that arise from them.Topics Covered:· Introduction· Jennifer and Heleen’s Background· Introducing the Concept of Figuration · How do we Consider Figuration Analysis in a Digital Age?· ...2022-03-081h 30The Entrepreneur Podcast44. Legends with Bob Nourse of the Bombay Company“Those who can’t do, teach.” If you enjoy dispelling popular myths, this episode is for you.MBA ’64 Bob Nourse was in his element when teaching in the classroom. After completing his doctorate at Harvard, Nourse began a nine-year teaching career at Ivey. But in 1976 that world was upended when a private equity firm came knocking for his expertise to turn around some struggling companies. From airlines and soft drinks to building water slides, Nourse eventually found a New Orleans-based mail-order business called the Bombay Company, which he grew to over 400 stores across Canada and United States. In 1993...2022-03-0234 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast43. Legends with David Patchell-Evans of Goodlife FitnessAdversity is an essential part of great stories, and few things spell adversity like muscle damage, broken bones, shoulder and chest injuries.Arriving at Western in the 1970s, David ‘Patch’ Patchell-Evans, BA’77, LLD’12, was all set to pursue a degree in business before a horrific motorbike accident intervened. As he took the long road to recovery, Patch discovered the life-changing power of physical health and therapy. Today, as the head of one of the largest health clubs in the world, Patch is helping people across Canada (and beyond) find the good life.The Entrepreneur Podcast is spons...2022-02-0244 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast42. When sustainable beats the status quo with EveristThe demand for sustainable products has never been greater – and perhaps, never been more necessary. From climate change to the creation of vast trash islands, more and more consumers are realizing that real change is needed to protect and preserve our environment.For Jayme Jenkins, HBA ’07, and Jessica Stevenson, HBA ’07, real change wasn’t just about making a donation or changing their buying habits. Leaving their established careers, Jenkins and Stevenson are reimagining the beauty industry with Everist, which provides concentrated forms of traditional hair and body care products, reducing the industry’s typical reliance on plastic bottles an...2021-12-0345 min
Build Your BookHustle & Grit with Eric JanssenEric is a practitioner and also a professor of sales at the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario.Each year he teaches hundreds of entrepreneurs, consultants, engineers, and new grads how to sell. Not long ago he was in the trenches (sometimes literally) closing deals with the best music festivals in the world, logging 100,000+ air miles a year, and managing a global sales team. He did eventually figure out how to sell the right way, but it was a long and winding road full of trial-and-error.Today he teaches at one of...2021-11-2740 min
The Teacher HotlineEp 33. How Can We Teach Students How to Learn? Ft. Eric JansenSend us a textUgh! Sometimes, it can be so frustrating to teach students because all they care about is the grade! All of this focus on the grade puts on blinders and they miss the journey. Is it possible to teach students 'how to learn'? How we can we teach students how to be resilient when they face adversity or rejection? How can teachers package up their lessons in a way that make it easier for students to learn?Today I bring on Eric Janssen, an Entrepreneur and faculty member at the Ivey Business S...2021-11-2236 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast41. Finding direction in a distracted world with Cal NewportWith the increasing encroachment of the digital world on our personal and professional lives, we are in desperate need of guides.Cal Newport might be one of them.Newport is a professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, and a New York Times Best-selling author of seven books, which include So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion In The Quest For Work You Love (2012), Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World (2016), Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World (2019) and his latest, A World Without Email (2021).2021-11-1643 min
Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast248 | Eric Janssen | How to Be Great at SellingOn today’s show, we interview Eric Janssen, faculty, Ivey Business School at Western University who shares with us his distilled wisdom on the art of selling, the power of story-telling, and tips for achieving a good work-life balance.
After graduating from the Ivey School of Business, Eric continued as a lecturer with the same school for three years.
But in 2008, Eric decided to venture into the corporate world. As the Director of Strategy and Business Development at Mobiroo, Eric helped grow this nascent business which enables telecom operators to distribute top content.
He...2021-09-211h 01The Entrepreneur Podcast40. Community-centric entrepreneurship with Zita Cobb of ShoreFastIn May, 2021, Zita Cobb became the first social entrepreneur inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame. As a social activist, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 2016, for her hand in revitalizing the community of Fogo Island.Above all these accolades, Zita Cobb is a community builder. After a fast-paced career in the technology space, Cobb, retired in her early 40s before founding the Shorefast Foundation in 2013, based in her hometown Fogo Island, in Joe Batt's Arm Newfoundland. Shorefast has a mission to create a diverse economy on Fogo Island through a...2021-06-2152 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast39. Playing at the highest level with Sukhinder Singh CassidyFast Company called her one of the most creative people in business. Business Insider named her as one of the Silicon Valley’s top 100. And Ad Age says she’s one of the women to watch.And why not? Sukhinder Singh Cassidy has had quite the career. Most recently, she was the President of StubHub, prior to which she co-founded a number of companies, and held senior roles at Amazon and Google. At Google, she was responsible for launching Google Maps and eventually leading Google's international operations in Asia Pacific and Latin America.In another spec...2021-05-2047 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast38. Being Comfortable in Your Own Shoes with Ben Varadi of Spin MasterSpin Master is one of the great Canadian success stories. Go to any corner of the world, and you will find young girls and boys playing with Spin Master toys. Ben Varadi, HBA ’94, was there at the beginning, running manufacturing (despite having little expertise in the area). Today, Varadi is the company’s Chief Creative Officer, and his unique strengths have found a perfect home in the art of toy making.In this special episode of the Entrepreneur Podcast, Varadi joins Eric Janssen, HBA ’09, MBA ’20, to share his fascinating journey from leaving university to helping create one of the b...2021-05-1254 min
Dial The WildThe Phoenix Eric John JanssenNext episode good buddy Eric Jannsen talks with me about his early days, archery, ag career, success, failure, etc. We go off on goofy tangents about the outdoors and how it shaped our friendship and others over the years! He has also designed a great archery product through Wifler Industries called the Phoenix Check it out! Please listen, Like, Share, and Rate! The PhoenixCheck out Dial The Wild on Facebook and Instagram#dialthewild2021-04-191h 16
Pointless Parrot PodcastEpisode 29 - What's Pointless with Eric YurkoAlways wondered what Eric ‘does’ besides playing games? Together with Eric Yurko we discuss what we are watching, cooking, listening to, and what his wish would be! You can find Eric on Twitter (https://twitter.com/whatseplaying), his website (https://whatsericplaying.com/), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxSgFf568inl4AmR4FJTWg) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/whatsericplaying/). Find the Pointless Parrot Podcast online at: Twitter - https://twitter.com/parrotpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pointlessparrotpodcast Merch - https://www.redbubble.com/people/pointlessparrot/shop?asc=u or my othe...2021-03-2957 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast37. Changing careers and changing perceptions with Eric Brass of Tequila TrombaThe mention of Tequila often induces a strong reaction, and Eric Brass was no exception.“I had the same misconception that most people have about tequila — that disgusting shot in a seedy bar at a horrible hour of the night. It’s the most misunderstood and misrepresented spirit in the world.”But something happened on a study trip to Mexico that changed Brass’ career trajectory, leading him to co-found a premium tequila brand with just a backpack and $10,000. Today, Tequila Tromba is one of the fastest-growing premium tequilas in North America.Together with his entrep...2021-03-0959 minThe Cam & Strick PodcastEric Brewer on The Cam and Strick PodcastEric Brewer had an interesting career that saw him go from teenage phenom to grinding out a career that lasted over 1,000 NHL games. From winning Olympic gold in 2002 to being traded for Chris Pronger. Brewer experienced the highs and lows of an NHL player. The pressure he felt going to St. Louis, dealing with a serious injury, and then surprisingly being named Captain when his relationship with the fanbase was still in the feeling out process. From playing with Chara, to dealing with Mike Milbury, to leaving Edmonton. Check out Eric Brewer on this edition of the Cam and...2021-02-161h 40The Entrepreneur Podcast36. ‘Dear Younger Me’ with David BentallIvey Lecturer and Serial Entrepreneur David Simpson, MBA ’88, sat down virtually with David Bentall to discuss his latest book, “Dear Younger Me,” where Bentall discusses important lessons for next generation leaders through his personal journey, as well as those gleaned from mentoring and supporting advisors, and prominent Canadian business families.For over two decades, David Bentall worked for the family business, which included a seven year stint as President and CEO of Dominion Construction. Bentall co-founded the Business Families Centre at UBC’s Sauder School of Business, where he served as founding chair for five years.Bental...2021-02-1158 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast35. Innovation is not always sexy with Nicole Verkindt of OMXSince graduating in 2007, Nicole Verkindt has had quite the ride. From her first job as the ‘hot walker’ at the Woodbine Racetrack, to learning sales on the fly with a Belgium firm, Verkindt founded OMX (Offset Market Exchange), a powerful procurement platform for various complex supply chain industries.Working with major International players like Lockheed Martin and British Aerospace, Verkindt became a prominent fixture in major boards, and government discussions, as a major proponent for innovation across Canadian industries.In this episode, Verkindt speaks candidly about her journey out of business school, her view of inno...2021-01-1450 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast34. Choosing the right people before the right idea with Rachel Zimmer of Entrepreneur FirstRachel Zimmer is the General Manager of Entrepreneur First, a $140M fund that bets on people first, and then coaches them to find their breakthrough ideas. Zimmer understands this process well because it’s exactly how she started her company, 5Crowd (acquired by sgsco).In this episode, Rachel walks us through her own ideation process, the criteria that she used to filter her business ideas, and the uncomfortable process of leaving her job at Johnson & Johnson to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams with business partner Bram Warshafsky.Since the acquisition of 5Crowd in 2016, Zimmer has continued to...2020-12-1045 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast33. The Soul of an Entrepreneur with David SaxThe word ‘entrepreneur’ conjures a very specific image. Picture a white male from Stanford, or Harvard, who is bold, brash, and ready to change the world – and you're halfway there.From the icons of the 1980s like Larry Ellison, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, to today’s Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, to name a few, the legend of the entrepreneur has outgrown its former confines.But are they reflective of the true face of entrepreneurship? Do they capture the wide variety of lifestyles and philosophies that lead people to start their own business...2020-11-3049 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast32. Building a Startup for Startups with Andrew D'Souza of ClearbancIn our latest series, you’re invited to sit in on Eric Janssen’s Hustle & Grit course, taking place virtually at the Ivey Business School. Each episode explores an entrepreneur’s journey, their key learnings, and questions from our eager, aspiring student entrepreneurs.In this episode, Andrew D’Souza Co-Founder and CEO of Clearbanc shares stories and lessons learned as he transitioned from a career in consulting, to tech sales, then tech executive, and finally to founder of a now iconic Canadian scale-up.D'Souza addresses: why consultants make great entrepreneurs, what sets apart the people who cash...2020-11-1852 min
Travis Makes Money493: Mashup | Raw Conversations with Veterans (ft. Joost Janssen, Aaron Hale, and Eric Kapitulik)Joost Janssen, former Navy Seal, Aaron Hale, 14-year military veteran and founder a chocolate business, E.O.D, and Eric Kapitulik, founder of The Program share stories, takeaways, and life lessons from their time in the military.
On this episode:
Joost gives an intimate look at the Navy Seal training process.
Aaron reflects on doing an IED check while on duty in Afghanistan, when a secondary device detonated and damaged his eyes beyond repair, entirely blinding him.
Eric shares key life lessons learned from his time at the United States Naval Academy and the United States Marine Corps.
Travis and...2020-11-1150 min
Travis Makes Money493: Mashup | Raw Conversations with Veterans (ft. Joost Janssen, Aaron Hale, and Eric Kapitulik)Joost Janssen, former Navy Seal, Aaron Hale, 14-year military veteran and founder a chocolate business, E.O.D, and Eric Kapitulik, founder of The Program share stories, takeaways, and life lessons from their time in the military.
On this episode:
Joost gives an intimate look at the Navy Seal training process.
Aaron reflects on doing an IED check while on duty in Afghanistan, when a secondary device detonated and damaged his eyes beyond repair, entirely blinding him.
Eric shares key life lessons learned from his time at the United States Naval Academy and the United States Marine Corps.
Travis and...2020-11-1145 minThe Cam & Strick PodcastNeil Smith on The Cam and Strick PodcastDon't be shocked when you finish listening to this interview, you tell yourself this is one of the best episodes you've heard on the Cam and Strick Podcast. The name Neil Smith is more familiar to some than others, depending on your age. But if you scroll through hockey history his name pops up everywhere. And we mean everywhere. From drafting Nicklas Lidstrom and Sergei Federov to bailing Kevin Stevens out of an East St. Louis jail, to almost landing Eric Lindros out of the OHL, to even fighting with Mike Keenan and Mike Milbury. Seriously, this is just...2020-09-252h 00The Entrepreneur Podcast31. Brewing a business with the Sons of KentChatham local Colin Chrysler, was on his way to the Island of Palau for a few weeks of surfing and brewing beer, when some visa complications left him stranded in British Columbia.With few days to kill at the epicenter of Canada’s growing craft beer industry, Colin decided to make the most of his time and sought out a meeting with fellow Chatham natives, Alf and Doug Hunter, who had created a formula for building breweries across the Province.That conversation culminated with the creation of Chatham’s first craft brewery, Sons of Kent.2020-09-1749 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast30. The Art of Sales with Piano Matchmaker Erica FeidnerInc.com called her one of the “10 Greatest Salespeople of All Time.” For 13 years, Erica Feidner was a sales representative (later elevated to Executive Sales Representative) at the prestigious high-end piano maker, Steinway & Sons., where she sold over $40 million worth of instruments.Feidner’s fascinating journey has been spotlighted across print and visual media, featured in Forbes, Canadian Business, Smart Money, Men’s Health, A&E, The Food Channel, CNN, and The Hallmark Channel. In this special episode, Eric Janssen speaks with Feidner about her long love affair with music and her approach to the art of sales.2020-09-0344 minThe Cam & Strick PodcastJohn LeClair on The Cam And Strick PodcastThey don't produce a ton of hockey talent out of Vermont, but when they do....look out! John LeClair, one of the most lethal goal scorers of his era drops by the Cam and Strick Podcast to talk about his incredible career in the game. From winning a Stanley Cup in Montreal to helping form the "Legion of Doom" in Philly, LeClair is one of a handful of players to score at least 50 goals in three consecutive seasons. He along with Eric Lindros and Mikael Renberg formed one of the most famous lines in hockey history with the Flyers...2020-08-111h 30The Entrepreneur Podcast29. Option CThis isn’t anyone’s Plan A.We are living through a live case study of an unprecedented global pandemic, and many of your colleagues who had their dream jobs lined up after graduation have found the rug pulled out from under them.COVID-19 has forced hundreds of thousands of new grads to change their plans entirely — and not to their Plan B ‘fall back option’ but to something entirely different. Something they weren’t considering in the first place.They have been forced to pursue Option C.Graduations have gone virtual, and offers a...2020-08-1045 minThe Cam & Strick PodcastScott Stevens on The Cam & Strick PodcastKeep your head up and your stick on the ice. Good advice for any hockey player, especially when the most dangerous, devastating hitter in the history of the NHL is on the ice. Scott Stevens wouldn't just bump you off the puck, he'd absolutely destroy you, as in leave you lying motionless on the ice. If you don't believe us, google his name. Stevens is known for his hits on Eric Lindros and Paul Kariya among others, but he could flat out play and was among the best Captains the game has ever seen. Plus he's a winner winning...2020-07-281h 21The Entrepreneur Podcast28. Entrepreneurship, Leading teams, and lessons learned with Ron CloseThere is no shortage of descriptors for Ron Close, HBA ’81: a seasoned entrepreneur, leader, educator, coach with a small ‘c’, board member, investor, etc.A graduate from one of Ivey's most 'entrepreneurial classes (1981),' Ron was the co-founder and CEO of Netcom Canada, one of Canada's earliest and most successful Internet companies. After selling Netcom, Ron spent a number of years in executive roles across the telecommunications, and technology industries.A deep thinker who is eminently quotable, Ron shares some of his most important learnings, from starting up, leading teams, and coaching some of Canada’s top yo...2020-07-2149 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast27. Feedback: How to give it, take it, and when to ignore it with David Ciccarelli, Co-Founder of Voices.comDavid Ciccarelli started his entrepreneurial journey when he opened his own independent studio. He ended up partnering with his first customer (now his wife), and building the world's largest library of voice talent: Voices.com. Voices.com has grown exponentially since raising $18M USD from Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital and the organization is continuing on an aggressive growth trajectory with everyone rowing in the same direction.In this episode, David does a deep dive into the importance of setting clear goals, how to write a one-sentence job description, how he sets up employees for success (and keeps...2020-07-1450 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast26. High-growth and its unique challengesIn the fall of 2019, Eric Morse sat down with three impressive entrepreneurs to discuss their journey, and lessons learned on resourcing for high growth, shaping culture, and learning from past mistakes.On the latest edition of the Ivey Entrepreneur Podcast, Eric Brass, HBA ’05, Founder of Tequila Tromba, Debbie Fung, Co-Founder of Yoga Tree Studios, and Anton Rabie, HBA ’94, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Spin Master, discuss high-growth and its unique challenges.The Ivey Entrepreneur Podcast is sponsored by Connie Clerici, QS ’08, and Closing the Gap Healthcare Group, Inc.2020-06-181h 20The Entrepreneur Podcast25. Authenticity: How to be unapologetically you and carve your own path with Josh Domingues, Founder & CEO of FlashfoodFlashfood has become well known across North America as a grocery app that helps you save money and reduce food waste. With massive grocery partners like Loblaws, Farm Boy and Meijer, Flashfood is quickly becoming a household name.All too often, entrepreneurial success stories skip the messy middle: the details, mis-steps and failures along the way to their ultimate success - in this episode Josh Domingues, Founder & CEO of Flashfood spares no details. With specific examples from early failures, to conducting interviews with early users, and rolling up his sleeves to generate his first sales, Josh highlights...2020-06-0157 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast24. Acting As If: How to fake it until you become it with Greig Clark, Founder of College Pro PaintersGreg Clark started College Pro Painters out of desperation in 1971 when he was only 17 years old. He needed to pay for university and realized his summer job wasn’t going to cover his tuition, so he went door-to-door to sell his first painting job…without knowing how to paint!Clark landed his first job, and learned quickly how to deliver on his promise to customers.He went on to expand the business to 500 franchisees, and over 5,000 painters when he ultimately sold the business in 1990. In this episode, Clark uncovers how to overcome fear and doubt as a...2020-05-2242 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast23. Inclusion: How to go out of your way and move the dial in business and life with Jodi Kovitz, founder of #movethedialDespite all the buzz about diversity and inclusion, few companies make it a true investment priority. We need to start bringing intention, rather than just good intentions to the process.The fact that critical decisions are being made without the perspective of half of the population is particularly concerning in tech because of the ever-increasing role that machines in general and AI in particular play in our lives.Jodi Kovitz, a lawyer, turned tech executive, founded #movethedial, an organization to advance the participation and leadership of women in tech. In this episode, we talk about...2020-04-2454 minThe Cam & Strick PodcastEric Lindros on The Cam & Strick PodcastBig Eric Lindros stopped by the Cam and Strick Podcast to chat about his incredible life. In hockey. This guy reached Gretzky-like status long before ever stepping foot on an NHL rink. He backed it up too before head injuries derailed his career. He opens up about his head injuries, beef with owners and team executives, and how the Scott Stevens hit changed his life forever. Lindros, a former Hart Trophy winner, Had much of his prime taken away because of injury but still managed to carve out a Hall of Fame career. Why didn’t he want to pl...2020-04-171h 03The Entrepreneur Podcast22. Mastery: Learning how to learn with Zero-to-Mastery founder Andrei NeagoieStaying at home has created an opportunity for many to learn new skills; whether it is a new language, how to code, or make bread. Before you start your next learning opportunity, wouldn't it make sense to learn HOW to learn so that the process is more effective, efficient, and fun?On this weeks podcast, Eric Janssen is joined by Andre Neagoie, a software developer, turned entrepreneur, and currently lead instructor at his own company, Zero to Mastery (ZTM): the highest-rated programming course on the web that has graduated over 200,000 students.Andrei shares his wild...2020-04-1456 minThe Entrepreneur Podcast21. Improving communication in a WFH WorldWith millions forced to stay indoors due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the concept of Work from Home (WFH) has gone mainstream. Working from home has its benefits: Reduced commutes, added convenience, increased family time, and has made it far more acceptable to wear sweatpants to "work".At the same time, this new working dynamic has created complexities in how we communicate, especially as we add more people to the virtual space. Conducting meetings, delivering presentations, and teaching classes virtually can be challenging, and often requires new tactics and communication tools to make the best of this new...2020-04-0745 minThe Cam & Strick PodcastDarius Kasparaitis on The Cam & Strick PodcastWhen you think about the most devastating hitters in the history of the NHL, you best have Darius Kasparaitis near the top of the list. This guy was an animal on skates, who would absolutely destroy you if given the opportunity. The guy you either love or hate, or is it the guy you love to hate? Either way, "Kaspar" was a brand name in the league throughout the 1990s and early portion of the 2000s. This guy moved from Lithuania to Russia at the age of 14 to pursue a hockey career. He saw and experienced things at that...2020-03-301h 13