Entrepreneurs of Edmonton
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.
Episodes
42 episodes
Rainbows and Sunshine in a Merger... Not a chance with Erin Holowach
#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 conve...
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57:41
Authentic connection to the Community with Reed Clarke, CEO of the Edmonton Stingers
#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 ...
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58:26
Curtis Crouse high performing cultures are not for everyone
#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?...
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56:59
Ryan Risling
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!Entre...
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1:04:22
He is the International Man of Mystery -Jeff Sundquist
#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 ...
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54:25
Bryan Smith of Bluetrain talks having a Global Mindset, the strength of your network & making decisions around people
#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 d...
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53:07
Manufacturing Relationships with Neil Rasmussen
#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 f...
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Episode 34
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58:34
How to make a difference through Loyalty with Ken Braget
#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...
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Episode 33
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1:09:36
Getting Results with Jeff Tetz
#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...
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Episode 32
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59:50
KEEN Mind with Matt Aubin
#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.Shock...
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Episode 31
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56:00
Building Blue Ocean with Stephen Petasky
#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 deliv...
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Episode 30
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56:37
Building the Family Business with Mike Arndt
#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?<...
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Episode 29
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57:28
"EVERYBODY NEEDS VIDEO!" with Jesse Szymanski
**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'...
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Episode 28
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1:04:05
Samdesk: Pivoting to Success
#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 busines...
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Episode 27
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1:04:11
Shawn Kanungo: The Bold One
#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 c...
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Episode 26
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1:11:01
Business Bites Ep. 2 - Critical Function Structures
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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21:09
Jacqueline Jacek and the Chocolate Factory
#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 discus...
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Episode 25
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55:12
"Oops-itunities" with Christa Jones
#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 m...
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Episode 24
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58:57
Business Bites Ep. 1 - Vision, Mission, and Values
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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24:40
Controlling Your Chaos with Ashley Janssen
#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 ...
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Episode 23
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47:40
"One Day You'll Understand" with Chris Micetich
#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 b...
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Episode 22
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53:46
Turning Your Passion Into Money with Jay Downton
#021: Jay Downton from Oilersnation, The Nation Network, Oodle Noodle, and River Valley Company joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast. Jay is a passionate Edmontonian! He discusses his role of creating a multi-million dollar interne...
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Episode 21
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1:08:02
Hidden Treasures: Finding Business Opportunities with Clinton Beck
#020: Clinton Beck from Beck Antiques and Jewelry joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast to talk about his journey of selling old pop bottles to creating an empire of antique stores, electronic cleaning services, high-tech business securit...
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Episode 20
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