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Join Chad Banman and Matthew Donnelly as they reveal all the success stories and near tragedies facing entrepreneurs in Edmonton, AB. Discover the biggest failures entrepreneurs make and the decisions leading up to some of those make it or break it moments through stories and interviews of local entrepreneurs. Through these interviews you'll learn about building a team & hiring practices, management strategies, creating the right culture, sales strategies, marketing initiatives, cashflow management, go-to-market strategies, raising capital and managing self doubt. This podcast is centered around why Edmonton is an amazing place to be an entrepreneur and the incredible support available in this market. Hit subscribe, and get ready to change your life.
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So you have your Mission, Vision and Values established. But how do we accomplish those?Critical function structure is used to identify what functions inside the organization are needed to achieve the vision.What departments are needed? What are the deliverables within those departments? What are the roles and responsibilities that correspond to that function?When we are NOT hitting those deliverables it can be for a variety of reasons but there are many downsides that accompany them. K...
Chad and Matt are back with a new segment, where they aim to explore and discuss a relevant business topic in 20 minutes!Vision, Mission, and ValuesChad and Matt dive into the basics of business. Learn how to define your personal mission statement, how to align business goals with personal goals, and live your values both personally and professionally. Join us for a 20-Minute Business Bite!Connect with us!Entrepreneurs of EdmontonInstagram: @entrepreneursofedmontonFacebook: @entre...
#034: Neil Rasmussen from Bri Steel joins us from their new base in Oklahoma to discuss the business challenges of steel manufacturing in Canada, dealing with foreign suppliers, and managing relationships from abroad.Neil provides his firsthand account of navigating geopolitical roadblocks, dealing with global manufacturing challenges, and positioning your company to take advantage of global market gaps. Connect with us!Entrepreneurs of EdmontonInstagram: @entrepreneursofedmontonFacebook: @en...
#033: Ken Braget walks us through what it is like to build culture in his organization. "It's amazing what you can say if they know you care". The question remains how do you build that kind of trust with your employees. Ken is a man on a mission to connect with his heritage and make a difference for indigenous people. He is the President and CEO of Alexander Valve and Supply has build North America's only First Nation community owned industrial supply company. His journey starts ...
#032: Jeff Tetz, CEO of Results joins us to talk about the good habits that make good business leaders. How will your decisions impact the world 7 generations from now? How do you handle information that conflicts with your beliefs? Do you "hug the messenger"?Learn about "Leadership Incongruence", why brain recovery is just as important as muscle recovery, and why the environment you are in matters more than the goals you set. Jeff Tetz delivers an interview with a ton of insight, great lesso...
#031: This episode is the tale of two ends of the business spectrum.. One side you have the core values of fun and at the other end you have grieving the loss of an 8 yr old business. Listen as Matt describes both situations.Shocking the Aubin think tank didn't pan out... the moment you realize that sitting in a room by yourself wasn't the right direction when you are a highly social creature like Matt. What was he thinking??? That journey led him to creating the...
#030: What does a Northern Fishing Lodge, a Hawaiian Residence, Tuscany, and the Maya Riviera all have in common? According to Luxus Group founder Stephen Petasky, these projects are all part of Luxus' "Blue Ocean" strategy - a new way of delivering value with little competition! How do you attract investors, attract the right people for the team, and embrace the rigours of entrepreneurship? Stephen Petasky shares his answers with the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton!Connect with us!Entrepreneurs of...
#029: What is it like to work with your family members? How do you manage relationships, roles, and duties? How do you ensure work stays at work? Where do you go to get help and resources to turn your business into a powerful market contender?Mike Arndt from Urbis Infill Homes joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton Podcast! Mike takes us on a dive into the journey of starting a family business, the changing landscape of homes, how to develop daily habits, and have difficult conversations. Connec...
**Trigger Warning** - Episode includes mentions of severe burnout, depression, and suicide. #028: Jesse Szymanksi, Founder and CEO of Modern Muse Media joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton Podcast! Jesse's incredible journey starts with making home videos with her grandparent's camera to becoming the executive producer for many Canadian TV shows including the award-winning show, Blackstone.Seemingly on top of the world, Jesse's career crashed and she was left a single mom, trying to pick up th...
#027: Samdesk CEO and COO James Neufeld and Ashlyn Bernier join the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast.James shares his journey of being true to himself and receiving a $50,000 investment from a boss he just quit to start his own business.Have you ever felt that your product or service was worth so much that when you told the client what you thought it was worth, they simply laughed you out of the room? James does! Ashlyn, BSc, PhD, MBA, joined Samdesk from a career in science and academics, w...
#026: Shawn Kanungo joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast. Shawn shares his journey from a stable career at Deloitte to becoming the "Best Virtual Keynote Speaker" as ranked by Forbes. What is "Disruption" and the "Creator Economy"? How can we leverage our own personal brands? How will a NFT impact the future of the internet? Why is a traditional publisher preferred over DIY?Find out by clicking 'Play'Connect with us!Entrepreneurs of EdmontonInstagram: @entrepreneursofedmontonFacebook: ...
#025: Jacqueline Jacek from Jacek Chocolate Couture joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast. Jacqueline's vision of an award-winning, joy-bringing business came to her on a beach in New Zealand, and the rest is history! Join us as we discuss pursuing your passion, starting a business and mitigating risk, and creating a career that brings joy to everyone! Connect with us!Entrepreneurs of EdmontonInstagram: @entrepreneursofedmontonFacebook: @entrepreneursofedmontonLinkedIn: https://www.link...
#024: Christa Jones from Rose City Professional Organizing joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast. Christa shares her journey from being a successful realtor in Ft. McMurray to founding Rose City Professional Organizing after finding the market gap. A fervent consumer of podcasts, Christa is a lifelong learner and encourages you to be the same! Join us as she teaches the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton a new word - "Oops-itunity"! Connect with us!Entrepreneurs of EdmontonInstagram: @entreprene...
#022: Chris Micetich from Brass Dome Ventures and Fedora Pharmaceuticals joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast. Chris shares his stories of working in his dad's company as well as dealing with foreign companies. Chris is never without a back-up plan; a strategy that has proved invaluable. Connect with us!Entrepreneurs of EdmontonInstagram: @entrepreneursofedmontonFacebook: @entrepreneursofedmontonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmontonChris MicetichLinkedIn:...
#040: Do you remember Comfree the private sale option for Real Estate in the early to mid 2000's? I sure do. It had a crazy growth with signs everywhere to all of a sudden gone. What happened to it.Join us this episode for a conversation with Erin Holowach who grew Comfree in Edmonton and shares her story about educating the public about a better way to sell your property without crazy commissions. She talks about the insane growth to the real estate correction of 2008 and ultimately th...
#039: Reed is apart of something amazing in Canada. Over the past few years the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) has grown to the largest all Canadian Sports league with 10 different teams across the country surpassing the CFL which has 9 team.Reed's background in Sales and Marketing has been utilized to create a fun and engaging fan experience at the HIVE. Listen along as Reed takes his shot at becoming the President of the Stingers, growing the league and what they are doing in the c...
#038: When you step into the arena of business... the rules change... Listen to Curtis share his experience through Covid and tough times and how relationships changed throughout it all.How are you getting better? Is there a plan? is it just one thing? Curtis talks about the compound effect of getting better and how this might get you over the hump. Looking to build a team? What happens when you have "A" players or top performing players on the team and you combine them with "B" average...
Episode #37 follows Ryan on his journey through music to commercial leasing. He gets vulnerable with Welfare and needing help as well as talking about adjusting to the new realities businesses face. Connect with us!Entrepreneurs of EdmontonInstagram: @entrepreneursofedmontonFacebook: @entrepreneursofedmontonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmontonTik Tok: @entrepreneursofedmontonRyan RislingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rrisling
#036 Jeff Sundquist, the CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce joins us this week with his diverse international background. Ranging from the High Commission in London to the Industrial waste waters of Edmonton.Join us today as Jeff describes using diplomacy throughout business as a natural way to connect with others. How is belief that Autocratic leadership isn't scaleable and how your policies should be customer centric to encourage your best customers to keep coming back.Connect wi...
#035 Today's episode features Bryan Smith from Bluetrain, a digital marketing expert with over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur. Early mistakes entrepreneurs make is knowing their value. What happens when you don't price your products according to the market? How about that turning point in your business when your small and very profitable and you decide to expand. You invest and the results are an increase in revenue but lower profits. How long do you go down that p...
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