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#1034
Wednesday · 22 min
Solopreneurs must master more than one skill. Quebec Canada's Entrepreneur
Being a solopreneur it's not enough to just stay in your in your lane and be good at one thing anymore. Brydon McMillen is digital marketing specialist, He graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Chemical Engineering – but chose a different route to apply his technical acumen. After beginning his career in engineering Brydon pivoted his career and moved to marketing. For the past 7 years paid search has been his focus. He has managed 8-figures in annual ad spend across 150+ brands. Brydon has worked with brands who live in the rare air of the - Forbes AI 50 = Forbes Fintech 50 and - Forbes Global 2000Brydon specializes in solving problems when the problem isn't usually the budget, it's the strategy and the data interpretation behind it. His engineering background helps him see patterns in campaign data that most marketers miss.So Brydon is here because he stepped out of corporate life and is currently building Plateau PPC, a specialist paid search agency for Insurtech, Fintech and AI brands. ---- Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1033
August 21 · 26 min
From Professional Poker Player to Successful Entrepreneur - Alberta Canada's Entrepreneur
Cameron Shirt is a member of Saddle Lake First Nation who grew up on the Sawridge First Nation, Alberta. After studying economics at the University of Alberta, he pursued a career in solar energy, becoming a journeyman electrician and gaining experience across utility-scale, commercial, residential and battery projects before founding his own company, Tribe Solar. Concerned by what climate change represents to humanity he is driven to install the technologies that will power decarbonization with a quality and price point that shares more of the economic value with clients. He believes sharing the economic value will drive forward the energy transition that will create help us navigate the enormous challenges presented by climate change. Cameron is also committed to building energy capacity in First Nations communities by creating local skills, meaningful employment and greater sense of community responsibility for infrastructure. Website: [https://tribesolar.ca/](https://tribesolar.ca/) ---- Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1032
August 18 · 17 min
Zero to $30M ARR With a 30-Person Team - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur
Vitalii Dodonov is the Co-Founder and CTO of Stan. He led the company from zero to $30M ARR with a 30-person team, making Stan one of the highest-efficiency startups in its category. A self-taught technologist, his leadership is rooted in first-principles thinking, top 1% talent density, and a conviction that most problems are solvable with clarity and disciplined effort. At Stan, he builds the infrastructure that empowers Creator-Entrepreneurs to start and scale sustainable businesses. Originally from Russia and educated in Canada, Vitalii’s unconventional path, including more than 800 skydiving jumps, shapes his visionary yet practical approach to building technology that endures and genuinely supports the people who rely on it. Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1031
August 13 · 32 min
From Flow Founder to Starting Over - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur
Nicholas Reichenbach founded one of Canada's most recognizable sustainable brands, took it public on the TSX — and then lost it. Nicholas Reichenbach built Flow Alkaline Spring Water from a moment of clarity at Burning Man into a national B-Corp success story, before debt and lender pressure took the company out of his hands in 2025. In this remarkably honest conversation, he talks about the climb, the fall most founders never discuss, and why he's already back in the water business with a 155-year-old brand called Formosa Springs — his original family business. A must-listen on resilience, capital, and what it really costs to build — and the qualities it takes to keep on winning. Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1030
August 11 · 32 min
The Banana Badass: How Jennie Coleman Turned Values Into a Market Advantage - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur
Jennie Coleman is the President and Co-owner of Equifruit, North America's leading banana brand, and a recognized leader in ethical sourcing in Canada. Jennie currently lives in Montreal with her husband and three children. Prior to acquiring Equifruit in 2013, Jennie lived all over the world including Beijing, Berlin, Zurich, the UK, Namibia and Toronto. Jennie considers herself as a "repreneur", having been driven to buy Equifruit by a long-standing itch to step into entrepreneurship and marry her corporate business background with her passion for sustainability and justice. In her role at Equifruit, Jennie is on a mission to right the wrongs of banana business history by paying banana farmers fairly for their fruit. She has transformed Equifruit from a niche banana importer into a bold and disruptive brand redefining how Canadians think about ethical produce. Jennie has earned national recognition, including EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist (2023, Canada's Most Admired CEO (Waterstone Human Capital, 2024), RBC Women of Influence Momentum Award (2023) and one of Canada's Most Powerful Women (Women's Executive Network, 2025). Under Jennie's leadership, Equifruit has been recognized as one of Canada's Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail for four consecutive years. Equifruit is 100% Fairtrade, B Corp and proudly women-owned. Their model is to make Fairtrade as popular and loveable as pop culture. Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1029
August 6 · 28 min
How Scaling Back Helped Suzanne Colmer Build Her Dream Business - Toronto - Canada's Entrepeneur
For over 18 years, Suzanne Colmer has worked as one of Canada’s leading style and image consultants, helping clients bring clarity, confidence, and cohesion to their everyday wardrobes. Known for her thoughtful, size-inclusive approach, she specializes in closet cleanses that help clients truly love what they own, personalized shopping experiences, and curated capsule wardrobes designed to help people buy less and wear more. A trusted voice in style, Suzanne is frequently sought out by the media and has been featured on Global TV, CBC, and The Globe and Mail, as well as internationally as Toronto’s style consultant with Tourism Toronto. Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1028
August 4 · 19 min
The devil is in the details - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur
LOMA Agency, a Canadian experiential event management agency, marked its 10-year anniversary on June 4, 2026 in Toronto. Founded in 2016 by Loren Maisels, LOMA has spent the past decade partnering with North American organizations to design and deliver strategic creative event experiences across in-person, virtual and hybrid formats. The agency’s work spans conferences, corporate retreats, awards galas, sales kickoffs, fundraising events, employee experiences and large-scale industry gatherings for clients including Achievers, Automation Anywhere, Great Place To Work®️, Loopio, Children’s Mental Health Ontario, Lifemark Health Group, Holder Construction, The Canadian Nurses Foundation, Coconut Software and many others. Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1027
July 30 · 23 min
Navigating the economics and complexities of independent media - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur
Krista Faist is the founder of Twenty Two Media Group, an independent Canadian publishing house, specializing in food drink and travel publications. Krista helped to launch the foodism and escapism brands in the U.K. before jumping back across the pond in 2015 to launch the brands here in Toronto. She has led the charge as the founder of the company for 10 years, and also serves as the publisher for their two consumer media brands foodism and escapism. With a degree in journalism, and over a decade spent in food and drink PR and brand marketing, Krista brings a blend of strategy, writing chops and an extensive understanding of the hospitality industry to the business. When not leading things at Twenty Two Media, she spends her time on the ground discovering (read: eating) everything the city is cooking up. She's a lover of cats, hater of the term 'cat lady,' endless curator of Spotify playlists and constantly on the hunt for the city's perfect old fashioned. Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1026
July 28 · 22 min
Focusing on practical, confidence-building tools for women over 40 - Prince Edward Island - Canada's Entrepreneur
Jenepher Reynolds is a makeup artist turned beauty founder who spent years shaping how women are seen through editorial, film, television, and national campaigns in Canada. After noticing a lack of honest conversations around aging, hormonal changes, and confidence in beauty, she launched Jenn of Arch, a brand focused on practical, confidence-building tools for women over 40. Her work has been featured in outlets including Women’s Health, Byrdie, and PopSugar, and her Eyebrow I.D. System won a Beauty Tank award at the 2025 Make-Up in New York Show. Based in Charlottetown, PEI, Jenepher creates beauty solutions designed to help women look polished and feel confident at every age. ---- Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1025
July 23 · 22 min
From $100K to Seven Figures by 23 Atlantic Canada's Entrepreneur
Zechariah Thomas - Atlantic "The difference is I have an idea, and I'm able to get it out a lot faster than most people." Zechariah Thomas bootstrapped an affordable sports equipment brand at only 19 with $100,000 of his own money. At 23 years old, he has grown the company into a seven-figure brand, expanding into other sports industries including pickle-ball and lacrosse. He recently earned himself a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, demonstrating industry credibility and success in the North American market. I see this interview as sharing his own personal struggles and tips + tricks on how to save money to kick-start a business venture. https://www.linkedin.com/in/zechariah-thomas ---- Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1024
July 21 · 32 min
I never worried about leaving something behind and going into something new Vancouver Island Canada's Entrepreneur
because it gave me the opportunity to learn something new. James Clarke is the co-Founder and CEO of Nuera Capital Corporation, a Vancouver based capital investment firm focused on sustainable infrastructure and master planned community development in the Pacific Northwest of Canada, with projects centered on Vancouver Island. His vision is to help shape the future of development through resilient infrastructure, thoughtful community planning, and Passive House certified design standards that create long term value. James brings more than 30 years of business, operational, and management experience, combining 10 years in heavy construction with 20 years in investment banking and financial services. This background gives him a strong combination of field knowledge, financial expertise, and strategic leadership in advancing complex development opportunities. His career includes involvement in major infrastructure and industrial projects such as the SkyTrain Bridge connecting New Westminster and Surrey BC, the EPCOR Energy Plant in Williams Lake, the Sa Dena Hes Mine just north of Watson Lake Yukon, and the development and financing of a wind turbine manufacturing facility in Northern Ireland. James also took a seven year journey of learning, what he describes as a master class in cell biology, after his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. During that time, he built lifelong relationships with leading PhDs and medical professionals from institutions including Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Stanford, Miller in Miami, and Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. That experience deepened his perspective on resilience, innovation, and the value of world class collaboration. He is an alumnus of Royal Roads University, a father of three university educated children, a former minor hockey head coach, and an aviation enthusiast with a strong belief in lifelong learning and building a lasting positive legacy Phone: +1 (778) 837-3063 Website: https://nueracapital.com
#1023
July 21 · 25 min
Building a Global Luxury Real Estate Empire - Toronto - Canada's Entrepreneur
35 Years in Luxury Real Estate — Here's What Nobody Tells You Jerry Hammond is the Founder & CEO of Hammond International Properties — Toronto's premier boutique luxury brokerage, serving ultra-high-net-worth clients across Canada and internationally since 1993. Jerry started in real estate in 1993, built his name as a top individual producer in the luxury segment. He founded Hammond International Properties in 2015 — went boutique, went brand, went global. He has been one of the Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Brokers of the World three times; 2024 Best International Real Estate Agent; 2021 Best Luxury Brokerage in Canada. Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1022
July 17 · 21 min
Leading with Both Courage and Authenticity - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur
Monique Barrie is an award-nominated filmmaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist living and working in Calgary, Alberta. As the Owner of Aspen Hill Montessori and Producer, Director, and Writer at LHI Productions, she has built a career defined by both creative vision and purpose-driven business, leading ventures in education, film, and social impact across Calgary and beyond. Her works, including The Hunter & His Apprentice and Renegade Fever, have earned international recognition and festival acclaim, while her upcoming documentary Not in My City: The Paul Brandt Story shines a powerful light on the realities of human trafficking and the voices reshaping systems of justice and community safety. Recognized as a Business in Calgary Leaders Award recipient and the Calgary Arts Development Emerging Artist Award recipient, Monique is passionate about elevating underrepresented voices and creating opportunities for others to rise. Through her work and leadership, she inspires others to take risks, redefine success on their own terms, and lead with both courage and authenticity. Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1021
July 14 · 22 min
One of the UK's most compelling spirits stories. Toronto Canada's Entrepreneur
Nishant Sharma — founder, survivor, and builder of one of the UK's most compelling spirits stories. Look out for Rutland Square Spirits at your local LCBO. Nishant Sharma — or Nish, as he's known — is an Indian-born, Scotland-based founder and CEO of Rutland Square Spirits, a fast-growing premium drinks brand he launched in Edinburgh in 2021. A few years ago, he had £25 in his bank account, mounting bills, and suffered a heart attack at just 34 years old — with two young children at home. Since rebuilding from the ground up, Rutland Square Spirits has reached a £30 million valuation, with ambitions to scale to a billion-dollar business. Part of that journey has brought him to Canada — Rutland Square has just secured a major listing with the LCBO, one of the world's largest alcohol retailers, with over 690 stores and annual sales exceeding CAD billion.
#1020
July 10 · 22 min
Tackling the growing mental health issue - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur
Boris Lesar is a registered psychologist, entrepreneur, and co-owner of The Family Psychology Place. He came to Canada on his own at 20, an experience that continues to shape his perspective on resilience, meaning, and building a life with intention. Over the past two decades, Boris has worked with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, addiction, and major life transitions. He served as Director of Clinical Operations and Programs at The Mustard Seed, where he led the development of a wellness centre for vulnerable populations, earning recognition from the Canadian Mental Health Association. He later founded Elevated Abilities, a well-established Alberta agency supporting children with disabilities and their families, and continues to consult with organizations on mental health strategy while teaching as adjunct faculty at City University of Seattle. Outside of his clinical work, Boris supports charitable initiatives for children and families internationally and volunteers annually in Guatemala building homes in highland communities. His work is grounded in both clinical expertise and lived experience, with a particular focus on helping people navigate questions of meaning, identity, and resilience. Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1019
July 8 · 25 min
Booster Scoops: Building a Luxury Healthy Indulgence Product - Vancouver - Canada's Entrepreneur
What happens when a self-proclaimed "Top Chonker" decides to rethink ice cream through the lens of protein, performance, and healthier living? In this episode of Canada’s Entrepreneur, Angela Faye sits down with Alex Manousiadis, founder of Booster Scoops, to explore the growing world of functional treats, health-conscious consumer habits, and the entrepreneurial journey behind building a modern food brand. Alex shares the origin story behind Booster Scoops, the trade-offs involved in creating a product that balances taste and nutrition, and why transparency matters more than ever as consumers become increasingly aware of ingredients, sugar, protein quality, and long-term health impact. This conversation goes beyond ice cream. It’s a candid look at: The rise of the "healthy indulgence" category What consumers really want from functional foods How founders navigate formulation, branding, and scalability Where health, convenience, and longevity-focused living are heading next You’ll also hear: What inspired Alex to launch Booster Scoops The biggest lessons from developing the product How Booster Scoops differs from traditional ice cream and protein products What "healthy" really means in today’s food landscape Alex’s vision for the next generation of functional treats Whether you’re an entrepreneur, health-conscious consumer, athlete, parent, or simply curious about where food innovation is heading, this episode offers a thoughtful behind-the-scenes look at building products for a changing world. 🎁 Special offer for CE listeners: Use Discount Code: 2026CE20 to get 20% an online order of $40 or more for the rest of 2026. We also encourage you to connect directly with Alex for bulk orders, collaborations, and future partnerships. Connect with Alex & Booster Scoops: 🌐 https://boosterscoops.com 📲 Follow Booster Scoops online for product updates, launches, and healthy indulgence inspiration. Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1018
July 6 · 19 min
Real food. Real results. Zero meal prep stress - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur
Family, friends, food, and fitness have been cornerstones of his life for as long as he can remember. A Business graduate from SAIT Polytechnic, Jason Zaran entered the consumer packaged goods industry in the 1980s and built a successful career spanning more than two decades. A long-held desire to try his hand at entrepreneurship eventually led him to leave the corporate world to start his own business in 2006. This venture, The Main Dish, pioneered Calgary's healthy convenience food scene and grew over ten years to encompass six unique concepts and locations - ultimately leading to the launch of Fit Kitchen in 2015. In addition to serving as Fit Kitchen’s Visionary, Jason acts as Chair of the Calgary Multisport Fieldhouse Society, the lead advocacy group working with local officials to bring a Multisport Fieldhouse to Calgary. He also sits as a Committee member at Sport Calgary. Jason and his wife, Pam, have two children, Faith and Quinn. He often refers to Fit Kitchen as a "family enterprise," due to the fact that he works alongside Pam and Quiin day in and day out. A firm believer in staying active and competitive, Jason is always seeking a new physical challenge, and rounds out his passions with personal development through reading and embracing experiences that push him outside of his comfort zone. More recently, he completed the New York City Marathon, which he added to his long list of athletic activities. Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1017
July 6 · 25 min
The New Canada's Entrepreneur - Canada Wide - Canada's Entrepreneur
The Platform (https://canadasentrepreneur.com) Six Information Hubs for Entrepreneurs to Experience The new Canada's Entrepreneur platform spans six integrated hubs — and each one is its own channel, with its own sponsorship opportunities. One platform, six hubs – Knowledge hub, News Hub, Podcast Hub, Member Hub, AI Hub and Event Hub. The Canada’s Entrepreneur Platform A full membership platform for Canadian entrepreneurs — 150,000+ subscribers across the network. Your brand can show up across all six hubs. Canada's Entrepreneur — Where Canada's founders tell their stories, build their networks, and grow their businesses. Powered by almost a decade of trust · 1,000+ interviews · 250,000+ reach. The Audience Decision-Makers Who Build Canada's Economy Our audience isn't passive readers. They are builders, buyers, and decision-makers. High Conversion Our engaged community actively seeks solutions. Podcast host-read ads convert at 4.9x the industry average because listeners trust our hosts' recommendations. Targeted Focus Reach verified entrepreneurs and founders — not broad "business professionals." 41% own multiple businesses. 14% do $1M+ revenue. These are buyers. Extended Reach From a single partnership, your brand extends across every CE channel — podcast, newsletter, newscasts, website, and events. Coverage that compounds over time. Your investment doesn't expire. A podcast sponsorship from 2024 still generates listens today. That's compounding ROI no print or display ad can match. Podcast Advertising Why Smart Brands Are Moving to Podcast Performance Marketing Results-Based Advertising That Drives Real Business Beyond traditional sponsorship, we offer performance-driven campaigns that put your brand in front of qualified prospects across every touch-point. For businesses that serve our members Member Hub Marketplace — Partner Program List your exclusive member offer in the Member Hub perks marketplace — recommended access to CE’s 150,000+ members at the moment they’re choosing tools and services. You only win when they do. ---- Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1016
June 30 · 24 min
Always deliver more than expected - Calgary - Canada's Entrepreneur
President of Assurgo Enterprises, Gerry Robitaille is a highly regarded business executive and corporate finance advisor. Focused on a mix of leadership responsibilities, operations management, governance and corporate finance mandates related to acquisitions, management buy outs and infrastructure financings, Gerry has established himself as an effective leader and trusted advisor, representing a diverse portfolio of successful organizations. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Gerry was a business owner in the 1990’s. After selling his company in 1995 Gerry began his Investment Banking career for Foundation Group Mergers and Associations Ltd. Focused primarily on the buy-side, Gerry led transactions valued up to $100 MM securing such notable acquisition clients as PCL and Finning (Canada). In 2002 Gerry was recruited by BW Technologies / Honeywell Life Safety where he served as Vice President, Corporate Development. In this position he was responsible for growing sales, driving innovation with product development and full P&L responsibilities for the newly formed fixed division. Gerry was responsible to coordinate the process for the sale of BW to a UK supplier for $260,000,000, and ultimately it all became part of Honeywell Life Safety. In 2006 Gerry transitioned to Executive Consulting with Private Equity where he filled a variety of roles that included sourcing transactions as well as proposing equity and debt structures to acquire control of small and mid-sized entities and turning around underperforming investments. Gerry then joined Graham Construction as Director, Infrastructure Financing in 2009 where he developed public infrastructure, oversaw equity investments and acted as operation period Project Director and Governance Board Chair for an infrastructure consortium. In his role Gerry led a consortium to successfully finance, design, construct and maintain public schools (value over 30-year contract of $253 MM), successfully negotiated with the Province of Alberta to allow the Graham led consortium to be sole bidder on $556 MM project to finance, design, construct and maintain 19 schools and was Graham’s lead in a team to construction and operate of the Regina Wastewater Treatment plant. In 2014, through Assurgo Enterprises, Gerry became CEO of Unified Valve Group where he assumed responsibilities for all aspects of the company’s operations and financing, selectively investing capital to improve efficiency and expansion while instituting innovations in offerings that further reduced reliance on financing through working capital reduction. Graduating from the University of Alberta in Finance and Accounting, Gerry has since supplemented his education through various programs including International Business Brokers Association (Mergers & Acquisitions), Toronto Stock Exchange, Public Company Management and Rules, as well as The Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV – Business and Securities Valuation, Tax and Law). Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.
#1015
June 23 · 19 min
2:2:2 Beginners Formula for optimizing credit in Canada - Vancouver - Canada's Entrepreneur
In this episode of Canada’s Entrepreneur, we sit down with Kim Strynadka — self-described "Fairy Godmother of Possibilities," real estate investor, private lender, and financial educator — to unpack the real-world lessons about credit, debt, investing, and financial freedom that most Canadians never learn in school. Kim shares practical insights, including: Her simple "2:2:2" beginner’s formula for optimizing credit in Canada How to find and understand your credit score What happens when you don’t have good credit — and how it can quietly limit your opportunities Why the financial decisions you make young can shape your entire future Kim’s own journey wasn’t traditional. She left college one semester before graduating to pursue a dream career in advertising, eventually pivoting into mortgages, private lending, and real estate. Starting as a single self-employed mom with limited income and plenty of mistakes along the way, she built a commercial real estate and lending portfolio that allowed her to retire in her 50s. Today, based in Nanaimo, Kim is focused on helping the next generation avoid the financial stress and hard lessons she experienced herself. Through her "Kids & Credit" initiative and work with the Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation, she’s helping students better understand money, credit, and opportunity before they step into adulthood. This episode is packed with honest stories, practical advice, and a refreshing conversation about building financial freedom with purpose. Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy. 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CanadasEntrepreneur 🌐 Explore more on our website: https://canadasentrepreneur.com 💼 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadas-entrepreneur 📸 Follow behind-the-scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadasentrepreneur 👍 Stay in the loop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/canadasentrepreneur 🐦 Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/CanadasPreneur 💡 Want exclusive updates on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Make sure to subscribe and never miss a beat! Your support helps us continue bringing you the best stories from Canada’s top business leaders.

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