Business in Calgary Podcast
Listen to interviews with your favorite Calgary entrepreneurs and business moguls from the Business in Calgary magazine. Hosted by Oliver Baezner of Sonic Coaching Partners, we will dig into some key learnings our guests faced throughout their journey!
Episodes
13 episodes
Episode 13 - Diamond Fernandes
Join us as we talk with Diamond Fernandes, founder of the Heart Fit Clinic and Business in Calgary’s August cover feature — as he busts heart health myths and explores how resilience fuels both personal well-being and business success....
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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36:46
Episode 12 - Howard Tse
Join us for a conversation with Howard Tse, CEO of Cedarglen Homes, as he shares his leadership journey, company culture insights, and why nice guys don’t finish last.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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31:32
Episode 11 - Michael Noble
From celebrated chef to visionary restaurateur, Michael Noble shares how mentorship shaped his path — and why he's paying it forward.Hear how he’s reinventing his restaurant, NOtaBLE, navigating industry challenges, and building a legacy...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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35:22
Episode 10 - David Wallach
What does it take to go from a new immigrant to growing a commercial real estate brokerage in a city where you knew no one? David Wallach reveals the truth about resilience, leadership, and thriving through Calgary’s toughest markets.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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32:40
Episode 9 - Chris Kerr
Chris Kerr, Business in Calgary's 2024 Leader Awards winner, shares how XA Security doubled down on people and community—even through the challenges of COVID-19. From supporting employees to creating lasting local impact, this episode highlight...
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36:48
Episode 8 - Carla Amthor
Carla Amthor, President and CEO of Focus on Caring, shares powerful insights on leading with purpose—highlighting her commitment to quality senior care, empowering independence, and driving business success through community and resilience.
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38:16
Episode 7 - Kimberley Presser
Kimberley Presser, CEO from Between Friends, joins us to dive into her story, leadership journey, and what it means to be recognized as one of Business in Calgary's 2024 Leader Awards Winners.
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32:08
Episode 6 - Matthew Kenna
We chat with Matthew Kenna from MANTL about how, despite the many challenges in the oil and gas industry, he successfully grew the company to over $60 million.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:30
Episode 5 - Rich Baker
We chat with Rich Baker about his personal growth journey and how he grew his company from his basement to over $200 million in revenue!
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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51:01
Episode 4 - Hilary Foulkes
Hilary Foulkes joins us to share what it feels like to be awarded the Calgary Influential Women in Business - Lifetime Achievement Award, her unusual career trajectory and what she learned along the way!
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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37:15
Episode 3 - Brad Field
We sit down with Brad Field, from the February cover of The Business in Calgary magazine. We discuss how he became the CEO of Homes For Heroes Foundation and the amazing work their organization is doing!
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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37:51
