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Cracking the Success Vault Podcast with Spectre Financial
Cracking the Success Vault with Spectre Financial dives deep into the stories of Canada's most inspiring entrepreneurs, professionals, and changemakers. Each week, your hosts Sean Penhale and Jason Primeau crack open the vault to uncover the hard-won lessons, pivotal moments, and personal definitions of success from people who’ve made it—on their own terms.
No fluff. No rehearsed scripts. Just raw, unfiltered insights from the front lines of life and business.
Whether you're building your empire or simply looking to level up, this podcast delivers the strategies, mindsets, and financial wisdom you need to thrive in today’s world.
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Episodes
20 episodes
Episode 19: Dr Don Livermore | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
In this special on-location episode of Cracking the Success Vault, host Sean Penhale heads to the iconic JP Wiser’s Brand Centre in Windsor, Ontario, for an exclusive conversation and whisky tasting with Dr. Don Livermore — one of the world’s m...
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Episode 18: Heather Grondin | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
In this episode of Cracking the Success Vault, host Sean Penhale sits down with Heather Grondin, Chief Relations Officer for the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) — the Crown corporation behind the landmark Gordie Howe International Bridg...
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Episode 17: Rosemary Woods | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
In this episode of Cracking the Success Vault, host Sean Penhale sits down with Rosemary Woods, co-owner of F&B Hospitality Group, the team behind some of Windsor’s most beloved restaurants — The Grand Cantina, Taloola Cafe, Funky Chow Kitc...
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47:23
Episode 16: Christian Saab | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
Today’s guest is Christian Saab, founder of CPG Recruitment. Formerly an engineer, Christian pivoted into entrepreneurship after recognizing the growing need for better talent solutions in Windsor-Essex. He now helps companies build stro...
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Episode 15: Laurel Brannagan | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
Our guest today is Laurel Brannagan, a social worker with over two decades of experience supporting families, youth, and first responders through trauma, stress, and major life transitions. Laurel speaks openly about mental health, resil...
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59:08
Episode 14: Steve Salmons | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
This episode features Steve Salmons, President & CEO of Port Windsor. With decades of leadership across multiple sectors and deep roots in Windsor-Essex, Steve shares powerful insights on strategy, growth, community impact, and what ...
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57:34
Episode 13: Danielle Campo-McLeod | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
In this episode, we’re joined by Danielle Campo-McLeod, an award-winning mental health expert, speaker, and Paralympic champion who has spent over two decades helping people build resilience and stronger connections. Recipient of the Ord...
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51:39
Episode 12: Marla Coffin | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
In this week's episode of the Cracking the Success Vault Podcast with Spectre Financial, Sean Penhale sits down with Marla Coffin for a great discussion about her journey as a business owner.Marla is the CEO and owner of Marda Managemen...
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45:29
Episode 11: AJ Wachna | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
In this episode of Cracking the Success Vault, host Sean Penhale interviews AJ Wacha, a professional lawyer from Windsor, Ontario. AJ shares his inspiring journey from his initial struggles to get into law school to becoming a succ...
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Episode 10 - Linden Crain | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
In this episode of Cracking the Success Vault, Sean Penhale sits down with Linden Crain — mortgage professional, Amherstburg Town Councillor, and one of Dominion Lending Centres’ Top 50 changemakers — to talk about ambition, public service, and...
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46:28
Episode 9 - Sean Penhale | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
In this episode of Cracking the Success Vault, the spotlight turns to co-host Sean Penhale — co-founder of Spectre Financial — as he shares his journey from competitive athlete to entrepreneur, and the sacrifices that fueled his path.Fr...
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Episode 8 - David Bryne | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
In this episode of Cracking the Success Vault, Sean Penhale sits down with David Byrne — PGA pro, 2012 Big Break Indian Wells champion, and lifelong student of the game of golf.From leaving hockey behind as a teen to dedicating himself ...
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Episode 7 - Gideon Hesman | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
In this episode of Cracking the Success Vault, Sean Penhale sits down with Gideon Hesman, firefighter, athlete, and founder of Hesman Athletics, to talk about resilience, setbacks, and turning passion into purpose.From earning a footbal...
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47:26
Episode 6 - Chris Hanna | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
In this episode of Cracking the Success Vault, Sean Penhale sits down with Chris Hanna, founder of All In Content, to unpack his journey from small-town beginnings to building a thriving content studio — with a few unexpected poker winnings alo...
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Episode 5 - Jason Primeau | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
In this episode of Cracking the Success Vault, Sean Penhale interviews Jason Primeau — co-founder of Spectre Financial — about his journey from small-town beginnings to building a successful business and legacy.Raised in Kingsville by a...
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47:23
Episode 4 - David F Haas | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
In this powerful episode of Cracking the Success Vault, Jason Primeau sits down with entrepreneur and mindset coach Dave Haas, founder of Lungovita Beach Retreat and long-time Windsor business owner.From launching his first business at ...
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Episode 3 - Ryan Donally | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
In this episode of Cracking the Success Vault, Sean Penhale sits down with Ryan Donally, President & CEO of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce — and former NHL draft pick — to explore how the mindset of a professional athlete tr...
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52:16
Episode 2 - Frank Abbruzzese | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
🎧 Episode 2 – Frank Abbruzzese (AlphaKor) | Cracking the Success Vault PodcastIn this episode of Cracking the Success Vault, Sean Penhale sits down with Windsor tech leader and “ultimate networker” Frank Abbruzzese, ...
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47:52
Episode 1 - Bill Marra | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast
🎧 Episode 1 – Bill Marra | Cracking the Success Vault Podcast (Spectre Financial)In the very first episode of Cracking the Success Vault, Sean Penhale sits down with Windsor leader and former City Councillor Bill Marra...
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46:07
Kick Off Episode: Welcome to our new show, Cracking the Success Vault Podcast with Spectre Financial
In this teaser debut episode of Cracking the Success Vault, co-hosts Sean Penhale and Jason Primeau sit down together to share why they launched this show—and what you can expect every week.They pull back the curtain on what suc...
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