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#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 the exit out of the business.
This episode covers grieving a lost business to starting it up again 20 years apart. Its a great a conversation with Erin. Join us!
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
Instagram: @entrepreneursofedmonton
Facebook: @entrepreneursofedmonton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmonton
Erin Holowach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-holowach-11aa21159/
Homefree
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#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 community to build Trust.
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
Instagram: @entrepreneursofedmonton
Facebook: @entrepreneursofedmonton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmonton
Reed Clarke
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-clarke-mba-4a929637/
Stingers Basketball
Website: https://www.thestingers.ca/
Ross Flats Apparel
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#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 players. Is it all sunshine and rainbows or are there struggles in the team dynamics? Curtis shares his experiences dealing that issue
Listen in for some laughs and truth bombs...
Enjoy
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
Instagram: @entrepreneursofedmonton
Facebook: @entrepreneursofedmonton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmonton
Curtis Crouse
Website: https://www.a1heating.ca/
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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.
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
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Facebook: @entrepreneursofedmonton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmonton
Tik Tok: @entrepreneursofedmonton
Ryan Risling
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#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.
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmonton
Jeffrey Sundquist
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreysundquist/
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
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#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 path? What is the culture you want inside your organization? How can you build it? How do you maintain it. Bryan will talk about hiring to your culture.
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
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Facebook: @entrepreneursofedmonton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmonton
Bryan Smith
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryansmith78/
Bluetrain
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#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.
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
Instagram: @entrepreneursofedmonton
Facebook: @entrepreneursofedmonton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmonton
Neil Rasmussen
Twitter: NeilRasmussen5
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/neil-rasmussen-30171742
Bri-Steel Manufacturing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bristeel.mfg
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bri-steel-manufacturing-inc-/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpw-gVALw6YfVnHSrHfZEsQ
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#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 as a member of Edmonton Police Service and continues today as a visionary who is making a real impact for indigenous people in Alberta.
You are going to hear about bad partnerships, creating loyalty and fighting for your people and how execution is the superpower to leadership.
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
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Facebook: @entrepreneursofedmonton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmonton
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Ken Braget
Twitter: @brags_08
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-braget-34441562/
Alexander Valve and Supply
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alexander-valve-actuation-modification/
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#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 lessons, and even a chance encounter with Jamie Foxx! Join us and Get Results!
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
Instagram: @entrepreneursofedmonton
Facebook: @entrepreneursofedmonton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmonton
Jeff Tetz
Twitter: @JeffTetz
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jefftetz
Instagram: @jeffwtetz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.tetz.1
Results.
Twitter: @UnleashResults
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/results-canada-inc-/
Instagram: @unleashresults
Facebook: @UnleashResults
Website: https://unleashresults.com/
Santa YEG
Twitter: @SantaEDM
Instagram: @santayeg
Facebook: @SantaYEG
Website: https://santayeg.com/
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#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 iteration of Keen that we see today. A thriving local business that has fun at its inner most core. Hire for culture and train the rest.
Listen in for some laughs, some grieving and a bunch of truth bombs...
Enjoy
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
Instagram: @entrepreneursofedmonton
Facebook: @entrepreneursofedmonton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmonton
Matt Aubin
Instagram: @matt.aubin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattaubin/
KEEN Creative
Twitter: @KEENCreatives
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keen-creative/?originalSubdomain=ca
Instagram: @keencreative
Facebook: @theKEENcreatives
Website: https://keencreative.com/
North Elm Construction
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-elm-construction/
Instagram: @northelm_construction
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northelm1/
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#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!
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
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Facebook: @entrepreneursofedmonton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmonton
Stephen Petasky
Instagram: @stephenpetasky
Twitter: @stephenpetasky
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-petasky-86437711/
Luxus Group
Twitter: @TheLuxusGroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-luxus-group/
Instagram: @theluxusgroup
Facebook: @TheLuxusGroup1
Website: https://luxusgroup.com/
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#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.
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Mike Arndt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-arndt/
Urbis Infill Homes
Twitter: @urbisinfill
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/urbis-infill-homes/about/
Instagram: @urbisinfill
Facebook: @urbisinfill
Website: https://www.urbisinfill.ca/ -
**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 the pieces.
Join us as we dive into the world of video production, why every company should produce video, empowering women in the world of TV and Video production, and so much more! We learn lessons in dealing with burnout, how to reach out for support, and how the people around us can be our biggest strength!
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
Instagram: @entrepreneursofedmonton
Facebook: @entrepreneursofedmonton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmonton
Jesse Szymanski
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-szymanski-she-her-4470b47/
Instagram: @szymanskijesse
Modern Muse Media
Twitter: @modernmusemedia
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-muse-media/
Instagram: @modern_muse_media
Facebook: @modernmusemedia
TikTok: @modernmusemedia
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#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, with her background proving invaluable in the world of startups.
James and Ashlyn share their thoughts on pivoting your business, how to ask better hiring questions, and not being afraid to roll up the sleeves and work for what you believe in.
Startups in Edmonton are a hot topic, but it might not be the place for YOU! Find out why.
Join James and Ashlyn and the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton by pressing 'Play'
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
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Facebook: @entrepreneursofedmonton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmonton
James Neufeld
Twitter: @jamesaneufeld
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesaneufeld/
Ashlyn Bernier
Twitter: @AshlynBernier
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlyn-bernier-bb839328/
Samdesk
Twitter: @samdeskofficial
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/samdesk/
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#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'
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
Instagram: @entrepreneursofedmonton
Facebook: @entrepreneursofedmonton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmonton
Shawn Kanungo
Instagram: @shawnkanungo
Twitter: @ShawnKanungo
Facebook: @shawnkanungo
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnkanungo/
Website: https://www.shawnkanungo.com/
TikTok: shawn.kanungo -
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. Keep your eye on burnout & turnover.
"But Matt, I'm a small business, I don't the resources to hire more people..."
I get it. Let's dive into the topic.
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#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!
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
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Jacqueline Jacek
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-jacek-571a1b43/
Jacek Chocolate Couture
Instagram: @jacekchocolate
Twitter: @JACEKChocolate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacekchocolate
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/jacekchocolate/_created/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jacek-chocolate-couture/
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#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"!
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmonton
Christa Jones
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosecityprofessionalorganizing/
Rose City Professional Organizing
Instagram: @rosecityorganizing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RoseCityOrganizing
Website: https://rosecityprofessionalorganizing.com/ -
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 Values
Chad 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!
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#023: Ashley Janssen from Code and Effect, and Tadum joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast. Ashley shares her stories as a woman in the tech industry, creating businesses that suit your lifestyle, and living in the moment. As a Productivity Consultant, Ashley encourages good habits and attitudes that make Task Management - not Time Management - more tangible.
Your email is the to-do list that other people add to!
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Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
Instagram: @entrepreneursofedmonton
Facebook: @entrepreneursofedmonton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmonton
Ashley Janssen
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyjanssen/
Instagram: @aninterestingidea
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashley.janssen
Twitter: @AshleyJanssen
Code and Effect
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/code-and-effect/
Twitter: @Code_and_Effect
Website: https://www.codeandeffect.com/
Tadum
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tadum/
Twitter: @TadumApp
Website: https://tadum.app/
Ashley Janssen Productivity Consulting
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