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The Open Concept with Brandon Smith054 - How To Actually Win In Real Estate - Ryan MuellerRyan Mueller’s path is anything but typical: from performing as a Blue Man in Las Vegas to building a real estate business that helps displaced families find housing fast—while helping investors increase cash flow without the usual STR chaos. In this episode, Ryan breaks down how “insurance housing” became his edge, why “death by a thousand cuts” made him walk away from Airbnb-style rentals, and how taking a true CEO sabbatical helped him design what came next.🎯 What You'll Learn:Understand why insurance-paid housing tenants tend to treat properties better than typical short-term guestsIn...
2026-01-281h 14The Open Concept with Brandon Smith053 - How To Control ADHD Without Meds - Skye WatersonSkye Waterson joins Brandon from New Zealand to break down what ADHD really is—and what it isn’t—especially for adults, business owners, and parents trying to make sense of the “everyone has ADHD” conversation. They dig into burnout, dopamine, why traditional productivity advice often backfires, and how to build systems that work with your brain instead of against it. You’ll also hear practical tools like Skye’s “prioritization filter,” plus real talk on confidence, criticism, and communication at home and at work.🎯 What You'll Learn:Reframe ADHD as a “spiky profile” so you can lean into strength...
2026-01-131h 12The Open Concept with Brandon Smith052 - How To Clarity in A World Full Of Distractions - Jonathan RayJonathan Ray (aka @jonathandavidray) joins Brandon from Atlanta to break down one of the biggest silent killers in business: lack of clarity. They unpack why teams fall apart when “winning” isn’t defined, how leaders accidentally turn preferences into policy, and why the best clarity often shows up in the silence you’ve been avoiding. Along the way, they connect leadership, values, and consistency—whether you’re running a crew, scaling a company, or just trying to lead yourself better.🎯 What You'll Learn:Define “what winning looks like” so your team can execute confidently—and go home knowing the job i...
2025-12-311h 44The Open Concept with Brandon Smith051 - How To Build A Team Culture That Wins! - Rob GibbonsRob Gibbons joins Brandon for a deep, high-level conversation on performance, leadership, and what actually drives sustainable success. A former professional basketball player turned executive coach and growth strategist, Rob shares how elite sports culture, behavioral psychology, and communication frameworks translate directly into building winning companies. From managing egos to playing the long game in business, this episode is about building teams—and lives—that last.🎯 What You'll Learn:Translate elite sports discipline into business execution without burning out your lifeBuild winning cultures by aligning people to roles that fit their strengthsAvoid...
2025-12-291h 10The Open Concept with Brandon Smith050 - I Lost 120 lbs in 2 1/2 Months! - Alan DyckCoach Alan Dyck @coachalandyck, a transformation coach out of Kelowna, joins Brandon to unpack the real work behind sustainable fitness—mindset, consistency, and identity. Alan shares his rock-bottom moment, how he lost over 120 lbs in 2.5 months, and why most people don’t fail from “bad plans”… they fail from pressure, self-sabotage, and lacking support at home. They also get into his 16-day cleanse framework, supplements vs. whole foods, and the long-game of health and longevity.🎯 What You'll Learn:Break through self-sabotage by shifting fitness from a “phase” into an identityCreate momentum fast with a short, structure...
2025-12-2656 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith049 - Scale Your Team Faster - David ForsterDavid Forster joins Brandon Smith to break down what it really takes to scale a service business without drowning in chaos. As an operations coach and active COO at TOSIG Landscaping, David explains how to “lasso” visionary ideas into priorities that actually move the business forward. They dig into decision filters vs. SOPs, why most performance issues are process problems, and how strong onboarding and delegation create teams that think like owners.🎯 What You'll Learn:Prioritize big ideas using simple filters so you double down on what’s already working instead of chasing distractionsDecide fa...
2025-12-231h 06The Open Concept with Brandon Smith048 - Change Your Money Mindset - Matt MorizioMatt Morizio went from chasing a childhood dream in pro baseball to building a wealth management firm that feels more like a calling than a career. In this episode, he and Brandon unpack why so many high performers get trapped by identity—“I am what I do”—and how that same trap shows up in our relationship with money. You’ll hear practical ways to spot the money beliefs you caught growing up, rewrite them, and start using money as a tool instead of a burden.🎯 What You'll Learn:Build consistency under pressure the same way elite athlete...
2025-12-201h 01The Open Concept with Brandon Smith047 - Optimize Your Trades Business - Rob LadaboucheRob Ladabouche joins Brandon Smith to break down the real barriers holding trades and home service businesses back from scaling. From mindset shifts to systems, SOPs, and delegation, this episode gets brutally honest about why being great at your trade isn’t enough. If you’re stuck doing everything yourself and feeling the bottleneck, this conversation will change how you think about growth.🎯 What You'll Learn:Understand why most trades businesses hit a growth ceiling—and how to break through itLearn how to delegate without losing quality or controlDiscover which syst...
2025-12-121h 05The Open Concept with Brandon Smith046 - Fix This Before You Exit Your Company - David HoriIn this powerhouse episode, Brandon sits down with David Hori, an operator-turned-investor who has helped multiple VC-backed companies scale fast and exit through acquisition. With 10+ years navigating hyper-growth, private equity chaos, leadership bottlenecks, and operational overhauls, David now focuses on buying contractor businesses and helping owners prepare for successful exits. This conversation is packed with clarity on what truly makes a business sellable—and what silently destroys its value.🎯 What You'll Learn:How to identify whether you’re running a business or just selling a jobWhy “key-man risk” silently kills valuation—and how to remove it
2025-12-0459 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith045 - From "I Got Lucky" to "I Built This". Reclaiming Your Power As A Woman In Business - Kindra MorseIn this episode, Brandon sits down with Kindra Morse, a powerhouse leader who built massive sales teams, generated over $100M in online product volume, and is now guiding women to build real, ownable businesses rooted in their lived experiences. Kindra opens up about identity shifts, breaking old stories, rebuilding confidence, and stepping boldly into purpose. From real estate to lending to top-rank network marketing to brand + offer creation, her journey is packed with insight, humility, and fire.🎯 What You'll Learn:How to recognize the stories holding you back—and rewrite themWhy your “old ceili...
2025-11-281h 07The Open Concept with Brandon Smith044 - How To Manifest Your Future: The No BS Framework - Millie FoxBrandon sits down with Millie Fox—author, creator, and host of The Millie Fox Show—for a deep dive into what manifestation really is (and what it definitely isn’t). Millie opens up about her childhood, trauma, healing, motherhood, divorce, and how all of it shaped her No-BS approach to mindset and energetic alignment. Together, they break down the myths, the psychology, and the practical tools that help you build belief, identity, and self-trust so you can create a life that actually feels good.🎯 What You'll Learn:How to tell the difference between real intuition and recycled t...
2025-11-271h 17The Open Concept with Brandon Smith043 - Mastering The Client Experience In Home Service Businesses - Scott ForanIn this episode, Brandon sits down with Scott Foran —President & Co-Founder of 505-Junk—to unpack what elite customer service actually looks like inside a fast-growing home-service business. From communication systems to conflict management to developing people who can think in the “gray,” Scott breaks down the processes that helped 505-Junk win Service Business of the Year. Plus, the two dive into discipline, personal growth, leadership, and what it takes to evolve from technician to true business operator.🎯 What You'll Learn:How to build customer service systems that work even when your team is tired, stressed, or inexperienced...
2025-11-251h 16The Open Concept with Brandon Smith042 - Is The Future Of Trades In Good Hands? - Manja HornerIn this episode, Brandon sits down with Manja Horner, CEO & Founder of Boost Development, to explore what it really takes to build strong leaders and resilient cultures inside skilled-trades and home-service businesses. Manja breaks down the reality of today’s workforce, why young people’s expectations have shifted, and how owners can rethink onboarding, training, and workplace culture to win in a rapidly changing industry. They also dive into parenting parallels, the future of the trades, and the gap between generations that’s impacting how skills get passed down.🎯 What You'll Learn:How to onboard new hires in...
2025-11-201h 17The Open Concept with Brandon Smith041 - How To Hire A Virtual Assistant and Win - Sam ShawIn this episode of The Open Concept, Brandon welcomes Sam Shaw, founder of Assist-Her, a Canadian-based virtual assistant agency supporting entrepreneurs with high-level admin, operations, and creative support. Sam shares how she built her company from the ground up, why local VAs are outperforming offshore alternatives, and what business owners should really consider before hiring their first assistant. From trust barriers to scope creep to successful onboarding, this episode breaks down the mindset and systems needed to scale beyond your own capacity.🎯 What You'll Learn:How to identify the tasks you shouldn’t be doing as a founde...
2025-11-181h 10The Open Concept with Brandon Smith040 - A.I. Is Coming For You. Is it Your Competition or Your Secret Weapon? - Dane MiklausIn this episode, Brandon sits down with Dane Miklaus — founder of Work Training Studios and Macro Managed, an AI implementation consultancy. From growing up in Northern California to building multi-location fitness studios, navigating loss, and now helping businesses adopt AI, Dane opens up with rare honesty. This conversation dives into personal transformation, the future of AI, and how discipline, purpose, and service can reshape a life.🎯 What You'll Learn:How to identify and break out of the limiting stories you grew up withWays to use AI today to save time, reduce friction, and ele...
2025-11-121h 07The Open Concept with Brandon Smith039 - Part 2 - Build, Renovate or Relocate. Your Decision Making FrameworkBrandon Smith returns with Part 2 of the mini-series to tackle the third path: relocating. He lays out when moving actually makes sense in the Vancouver/Lower Mainland market, the hidden costs most homeowners miss, and a practical decision framework to choose between renovating, rebuilding, or moving. Expect straight talk, real trade-offs, and a 10-year lens for smarter, calmer choices.🎯 What You'll Learn:How to decide if relocation solves your real problem (lifestyle, commute, schools, or environment)Ways to compare renovate vs. rebuild vs. relocate using honest, side-by-side numbersHow to spot “grass is gr...
2025-10-3017 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith038 - Part 1. Build, Renovate or Relocate. Your Decision Making FrameworkBrandon Smith breaks down the brutally honest choice many Lower Mainland homeowners face: renovate or build new. Drawing on 15+ years in the field with New Vision Projects, he explains when a reno is smart, when a rebuild wins, and how to avoid expensive half-measures. This is Part 1 of a two-part series designed to help you make a clear, confident, financially sound decision.🎯 What You'll Learn:How to define the real problem (layout, function, lifestyle, or location) before spending a dollarWays to tell if your home’s “bones” justify a renovation vs. a teardown
2025-10-3019 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith037 - The Reason Most Businesses Don't Scale - Graeme BarlowIn this episode of The Open Concept, Brandon sits down with Graeme Barlow — serial entrepreneur, investor, public speaker, and founder’s coach — to unpack what it really takes to build and scale a company from zero to $5M. From cutting through bad startup advice to the power of simplicity and focus in business, Graeme shares how founders can grow smarter, not just faster. Plus, they dig into fatherhood, community, and why saying “no” might be the most profitable move you make this year.🎯 What You'll Learn:How to simplify your business model for explosive growthWhy focus—not...
2025-10-181h 03The Open Concept with Brandon Smith036 - It's Never Too Late To Find Your Purpose - Isabelle TremblayBrandon sits down with Isabelle Tremblay, a marketing executive–turned entrepreneur, author, and speaker whose bestselling book Love, Lead, Succeed: The Supernatural Approach to Business and Life charts her journey from corporate burnout to heart-led leadership. After 24 years in high-pressure roles, Isabelle rebuilt from the inside out—through meditation, mindset, and values-aligned culture. This episode unpacks practical ways leaders can prevent burnout, lead with love, and create teams that thrive.🎯 What You'll Learn:Spot early signs of burnout—and intervene before the breaking pointStart a simple meditation habit (from 5 minutes to a focused 45) t...
2025-10-1456 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith035 - The 8 Principles of Project ManagementToday’s episode is a solo deep dive with host Brandon Smith, breaking down the eight core principles that separate a smooth, successful renovation from a nightmare project. Whether you’re a homeowner planning your dream build or a contractor striving to elevate your systems, these project management fundamentals—rooted in PMI standards—will help you avoid blown budgets, missed deadlines, and endless frustrations. What You'll Learn:How to set clear objectives that prevent scope creep and conflictWhy vague budgets backfire—and how to build realistic, contingency-ready onesThe scheduling practices tha...
2025-10-0230 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith034 - Build Experiences That Last - Brady LoweBrady Lowe has spent over 20 years shaping hospitality into a platform for community, sustainability, and unforgettable experiences. From founding Cochon555, a national chef competition championing heritage breed pigs, to launching Piggy Bank, a nonprofit creating free business plans for small farmers, Brady has built movements around food, culture, and connection. In this episode, he sits down with Brandon to unpack how big ideas turn into lasting impact—and why engagement, execution, and community matter more than ever.🎯 What You'll Learn:How to transform a small idea into a nationwide movementWays to build authent...
2025-09-271h 10The Open Concept with Brandon Smith033 - Build A Culture That Attract A-Players - Kerri RobertsKerri Roberts, HR strategist, author of The HR Easy Button, and founder of Salt and Light Advisors, joins this episode to dive into the world of people operations, culture, and AI’s growing role in HR. Kerri shares her journey from corporate HR and M&A to launching her own advisory firm, serving small to mid-sized businesses with fractional and project-based HR support. We explore hiring strategy, culture clarity, change management, and why AI is no longer optional for businesses that want to grow. Plus, Kerri shares what she learned writing a nearly 1,000-page HR handbook (now a three-part ser...
2025-09-2058 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith033 - Build A Culture That Attracts A-PlayersKerri Roberts, HR strategist, author of The HR Easy Button, and founder of Salt and Light Advisors, joins this episode to dive into the world of people operations, culture, and AI’s growing role in HR. Kerri shares her journey from corporate HR and M&A to launching her own advisory firm, serving small to mid-sized businesses with fractional and project-based HR support. We explore hiring strategy, culture clarity, change management, and why AI is no longer optional for businesses that want to grow. Plus, Kerri shares what she learned writing a nearly 1,000-page HR handbook (now a three-part ser...
2025-09-1957 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith032 - Home Service Titans - Matt KuehlhornMatt Kuehlhorn, founder of Kooler Garage Doors and host of the Craft Your Life podcast, joins us on this episode. From painting walls for $20 an hour to building a multi–eight figure exit business, Matt shares his journey of resilience, reinvention, and relentless growth. We dive into his background in education and nonprofit work, the leap into entrepreneurship, and the culture-driven leadership style that fuels his team today. Matt also opens up about personal development, comparison, systems, and what it really takes to build a business worth selling.🎯 What You'll Learn:How Matt went from living o...
2025-09-1957 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith031 - How To Win With Discipline - Les WikiriwhiLes Wikiriwhi, an entrepreneur and ultra-marathon runner from New Zealand, joins us on this episode. Les shares his remarkable journey from a turbulent past of alcohol abuse to building a disciplined life fueled by resilience and purpose. We dive into how small habits create massive change, the power of pushing through resistance, and how Les helps New Zealanders transition to new opportunities in Australia. We also discuss recruitment, culture, and building a legacy that reshapes the trajectory for future generations.🎯 What You'll Learn:How self-discipline can completely transform your life and businessWhy push...
2025-08-2958 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith030 - Lessons From a 9 figure Entrepreneur - Justin LundJustin Lund, a nine figure entrepreneur, joins us on this episode. We explore his incredible journey from battling drug addiction to building thriving businesses, unpacking the lessons he’s learned along the way. Justin opens up about resilience, facing hard truths in business, and the role mentorship and personal development have played in his success. We also dive into leadership, financial management, and how to turn crisis moments into opportunities for growth.Find him on insta @itsjustinlund🎯 What You'll Learn:How Justin overcame addiction and rebuilt his life t...
2025-08-171h 12The Open Concept with Brandon Smith029 - The CPA Dude - Tony HoongTony Hoong, widely known as The CPA Dude, joins us on this episode. We dive into his journey from corporate accounting to launching his own firm, uncovering the tax strategies every business owner and individual should know. We explore proactive tax planning, common pitfalls to avoid, and how relocation can impact your tax obligations. Tony also shares his insights on building a thriving remote accounting practice and managing a high-performance team from anywhere.🎯 What You'll Learn:The most common tax mistakes (and how to avoid them)How proactive tax planning can save you thous...
2025-08-1259 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith028 - Read The Play - Vince PerriVince Perri joins us on this episode. We discuss what investors are looking for when buying a business and how to set up your business to sell. We cover critical conversations with staff and the importance of reading the play and deploying future business initiatives with confidence. 🎯 What You'll Learn:The exact criteria investors use to evaluate businesses before buyingHow to structure your company to maximize sale value and attract buyersCritical conversations every business owner must have with their teamHow to read market signals and deploy winning business strategies with confidenceInsider secrets to pos...
2025-08-061h 09The Open Concept with Brandon Smith027 - Trades Are Heating Up - Ashley AshtonAshley Ashton, president of Raven Supply joins on this episode. We discuss supply chain challenges, what employers are looking for in their staff, A.I in trades and the importance of companies contributing to their community and giving back to larger causes.🎯 What You'll Learn:How to overcome today's biggest supply chain challenges and disruptionsThe #1 skills employers are desperately seeking in trade workers right nowHow artificial intelligence is transforming the construction and trades industryWhy community involvement is crucial for business success and brand reputation🔑 Key Topics Covered: ✅ Supply Chain Management Strategies ✅ Trade Indus...
2025-08-0559 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith026 - You're Only As Healthy As Your Home - David AurbeckDavid Aurbeck is a high performance home builder who's passion for building healthy homes was driven by a powerfulstory that he shares in this episode. The reality of mould and poor airquality in your home can really have some serious consequences.Listen to his story and if you'reconsidering building a home, make sure you make the health of the home a priority.Insta @davidaurbeckDM him "sanctuary" and David will send you a list of questions you should be asking your builder if you're considering building a home and your health...
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The Open Concept with Brandon Smith025 - Build Your Brand The Right Way - Ryan AnthonyRyan Anthony, CEO and Founder of Outcomes Not Ideas, joins us to talk about how to build a world class and recognizable brand and how staying true to who you are, is going to get you the customers you want and find the tribe you want to build with.Find him on insta @outcomesnotideas
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The Open Concept with Brandon Smith024 - Find Freedom In Real Estate Investing - Loren WernetteLoren Wernette, CEO and Founder of REI Double Close and REI Transactional joins us to talk House Flipping, Wholesaling and Creative Financing. We go into a journey of how many successful investors are building wealth through real-estate.Find him on insta @investwithloren
2025-07-011h 00The Open Concept with Brandon Smith023 - Grow Wealth In Your BusinessAustin McMillan of flywheel financial walks us through his journey of blue collar business acquisitions, what to consider if you're looking at acquisitions, and what a lot of business owners get wrong when it comes to generating wealth. Find him on inst @austindmcmillan and DM him "profit" for his playbook if you'd like to learn more.
2025-06-301h 06The Open Concept with Brandon Smith022 - Tear It The F**k DownIn order to build. We must destroy.Lessons in history of the phoenix moments that rise from the ashes of what needs to be torn down.Connect with me on inst @buildwithbsmith
2025-06-0627 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith021 - Shape A Story That You Can Sell - Kat HalushkaKat Halushaka, Founder of Profitable Impact Academy walks us through a framework of storytelling that drives impact to an audience. She teaches where to start when are looking to shape our story and how to sell from stage.Insta: @kathalushka - (DM her SPEAKING) and she will send you a special work book that walk you through the process we go through in this episode!
2025-05-311h 00The Open Concept with Brandon Smith020 - Integrate Change And Leadership Into Your Business - Kelsey DaingerfieldKelsey Daingerfield is a Fractional Integrator or as some refer to her, their Pocket COO. Diving deep into businesses that might be stuck or need of real directional, or cultural change, Kelsey's team works to uncover the bottlenecks in the organization and integrate processes for long lasting results.Insta: @kelseydaingerfield
2025-05-271h 09The Open Concept with Brandon Smith019 - Win In Real Estate - Blake ChanceyBlake Chancey is a Realtor (PREC) in the Vancouver area. Top 10% 12 years in a row. We discuss buying your first home, AI in real estate, fitness and what separates the successful realtors from the average. Is buying your first home out of reach in the Vancouver market?Insta @theblakechancey
2025-05-231h 23The Open Concept with Brandon Smith018 - Overcome Your Demons - Mark MandersonAuthor of "The Recovery Way - How To Heal From Any Addiction And Start Enjoying Life Again", Mark Manderson joins us on this Episode. Mark is also the host of The Recovery Roundtable Podcast . In this episode, he shares with us tools to overcome addiction, depression and mediocrity to become the best versions of ourselves.Check out his book on Amazon, his Podcast on your favourite streaming platforms, and find him on Insta @markmanderson
2025-05-161h 06The Open Concept with Brandon Smith017 - Finding The Right A.I For Your Business - Zulfyia ForsytheZulfiya Forsythe, CEO of Omadli Group, takes us through the power of AI and what every company should be implementing right away. Omadli Group will do a deep dive with you into your operations and walk with you, hand in hand, to ensure you have the right AI stack working well for your business.Find her:Insta @zulfiyaforsytheLinkedIn - Zulfiya Forsythe
2025-05-101h 21The Open Concept with Brandon Smith016 - Whats Really In Your Water? - Matt GohlMatt Gohl, CEO of Santevia joins us to talk about what's really in our water, how it effects our body and our mind, as well as how entire economies have been built around the world surrounding the infrastructure of clean water.Santevia creates products that purify, clean and add minerals back into your water, making what you drink, some the best, most beneficial water on the planet.
2025-04-231h 06The Open Concept with Brandon Smith015 - How To Find An Integrator For Your Business - Stephen WardStephen Ward, Fractional Integrator. There is no denying the power that a true integrator can bring to a company to support, and execute on a grand vision to make it come to life. A true integrator is exceptionally rare. So how do you find one for your business? Find out in this episode.Connect with him @stephen.the.integrator
2025-04-111h 17The Open Concept with Brandon Smith014 - Building A Company Of Stone - Josh FrenchInvestor and CEO of HS Masonry, Josh French joins us to talk about overcoming a massive debt load, failures made in buying a company, the bright future of construction and how to build a company that lasts the test of time.
2025-04-101h 00The Open Concept with Brandon Smith013 - Building Thoughtful Neighbourhoods - Jeremy StamJeremy Stam is an architect and partner of Buro47 Architecture. We discuss all things housing crisis, building, design inspiration, leadership and all things considered, to build neighbourhoods that inspire, and last the test of time.
2025-04-041h 34The Open Concept with Brandon Smith012 - Bank On YourselfSam Crane is the CEO of Desert Rivers Credit Union and Founder of Cinch I.T.. Driving revenue to over $100m, scaling an I.T. company and kicking a life long Mountain Dew habit are all major feats. How does one stay focused to achieve such goals..?
2025-04-031h 09The Open Concept with Brandon Smith011 - Tool Nuts - Neil HowardFor all you tool nuts out there, this is a great episode. Neil Howard of Milwaukee Tools joins us to talk about everything new and exciting that's coming soon to construction sites around North America. We even share a lil' scotch.
2025-03-271h 28The Open Concept with Brandon Smith010 - Heal Your Money Relationship - Elisabeth DerksenSo many people have stories they tell themselves about money. Both personally and in business. Why is the energy that people have surrounding money causing them to never be able to get ahead? How do you stop that by changing your relationship with it?Find out in this episode!Abundance Mindset Coach and Founder of Infinite Bookkeeping, Elisabeth Derksen walks us through.
2025-03-2456 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith009 - How To Expand From Within - Theresa SageTheresa Sage is a real-estate investor, healing coach and founder the AI generated assistant company GetSarah. In this episode we cover everything from buying US real-estate, healing techniques to manage stress and how to buy back your time with AI!@theresasageaz on instawww.getsarah.com for your AI assistant!
2025-03-151h 10The Open Concept with Brandon Smith008 - Why Aren't You More Like Me? - Dr. Ken KeisDr. Keis is President and CEO of Consulting Resource Group International, Inc.(CRG), which has served thousands of companies, associations, industry groups, and leaders in over 30 countries. In the past 35 years, Ken has personally conducted more than 3,000 presentations and 10,000 hours of coaching and consulting. He is a highly sought-after author, coach, mentor, speaker, trainer and media guest. His latest books include: Why Aren't YouMore Like Me?, Deliberate Leadership, and The Quest For Purpose.He's offered to share a free download of his book, The Quest For Purpose to our listeners with this link!
2025-03-081h 38The Open Concept with Brandon Smith007 - Trash Talk - What it takes to go pro with Barry HartmanBarry Hartman is the Co-Founder of 505-junk and Founder of BOLT Accelerator. From early days getting fired from McDonalds, to pro snowboarding to scaling business, we go deep on what it takes overcome adversity and succeed in business. We talk about the how AI is used in our businesses today, and what we are likely going to see in the future.Check them out here:https://505junk.com/https://learn.boltaccelerator.com/
2025-02-271h 45The Open Concept with Brandon Smith006 - Finding The Right Influencer For Your BrandWe're joined by Vanessa Franz, founder of Privy Reviews, a review platform for social media influencers. As she calls it, "The Glass Door for Influencers". We discuss the power of influencers, how to work with the right ones for your business, how A.I. will interrupt this industry and finding the balance between business and family.
2025-02-231h 24The Open Concept with Brandon Smith005 - Intercepting An Industry With Grit- Bruce LeeBruce Lee, one of my all time hero's, was a true disruptor. Here is a story of how the limits of centuries of traditions, were stretched by one man.
2025-02-1714 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith004 - Find The Fire in YouIn this episode we look at a few stories in history, of the unlikely conversations that were had, and the power those conversations held.
2025-02-1411 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith003 - The Future Is Ours To BuildShaun is an expert on resilient prefab Passive Houses. He graduated from The University of British Columbia with a degree in Wood Products Processing. He's a certified Passive House Tradesperson and holds his Building Construction Technology Associate Certificate from BCIT. He was a general contractor under Footprint Sustainable Housing Corp. Shaun is also highly involved with the Passive House Accelerator and Offsite Dirt. Follow him on his social media platforms and make sure to catch his weekly live Phive Day Phorecast.
2025-02-041h 44The Open Concept with Brandon Smith002 - Make Your Lunch10 ways that making your lunch translates to success in business. Make your lunch. Stay Healthy.
2025-01-3106 minThe Open Concept with Brandon Smith001 - Protect Your Neck w. Dave "Showtime" PerronDave Perron is an ex-Mixed Martial Arts professional turned marketing guru. He shares his experience in the cage and how martial arts has shaped his mindset in life and in business.
2025-01-311h 12The Open Concept with Brandon SmithReady To LaunchEpisode 001 - Ready To Launch. A very brief introduction of what is to come! Thanks for being here.
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