Super Unemployable

Imagine starting a business in a 500 square foot room with 5 other co-founders, subsisting on beer, sandwiches and a dream. It's not glamorous but for the Super Unemployable, it can often mean the difference between success and failure.

For Oli Garnder, it was a random rooftop conversation that would set the wheel in motion for the founding of Unbounce and ultimately change his life forever.

During our discussion Oli reflects on ke...

In this episode, we explore the entrepreneurial journey of Chris Hobbs. He is truly the definition of Super Unemployable having transitioned from saving lives at a water park to leading one of Vancouver's largest iOS development communities. As a renowned leader in the tech industry, Chris shares insights into how billionaires think and act, the value of time, the importance of hiring the right people and the incredible amount of f...

In this episode, we sit down with Cynthia McKenna, a best-selling author, Former Miss Peru Latin International, investor, entrepreneur, and life coach, to explore her transformative journey from the vibrant streets of Peru to the bustling business world. Cynthia shares her remarkable story of rising from humble beginnings to achieving success, despite facing personal challenges such as raising a child with autism, navigating a divo...

In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of Silicon Valley's tech scene with Dr. Christy Lane, a trailblazer who left a secure academic career to co-found Vivimetrica, a company transforming wearable data into predictive health insights. Despite the odds, with women comprising less than 9% of health tech executives in 2014, Dr. Christy navigated the challenges of skeptical investors and numerous failures to rewrite the industry...

In this episode of Super Unemployable, we dive into the inspiring story of Brandon Smith (Co-Founder and CEO of New Vision Projects), a Vancouver-based entrepreneur who transformed his life from humble beginnings in construction to becoming a successful business owner. Brandon shares his journey, driven by the belief that no dream is too big if you're willing to put in the work.

We explore Brandon's early entrepreneurial ventures, ...

In this episode of Super Unemployable, we dive into the inspiring journey of Anya Jordan, a relentless entrepreneur who transformed her life from the bustling streets of Russia to the vibrant chaos of Miami. Anya didn't just leave Russia to start anew; she embarked on an adventure that would redefine her existence. Her story is one of grit, determination, and the refusal to be confined by traditional employment.

Join us as Anya sha...

In this episode, we sit down with Alan Albert, President of MarketFit. 

Alan takes us through his journey from startup to acquisition by Apple Computers.  We dive deep into what it was like to build a company, wear multiple hats, experience the highs and lows of selling to one of the world's largest companies, and then what happens after that sale.  The moments of Super Unemployability that force you to question what comes next and...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of the Super Unemployable with Diane Jones from InsurTech. We explore the challenges faced by founders who sell their companies and find it difficult to adjust to being employees again, often leaving money on the table. Diane shares her personal journey of selling her family insurance business and her subsequent experiences working for a larger conglomerate.

We discuss the concept of job...

In this episode, I sit down with Barry Hartman, co-founder and CEO of 505-Junk, one of Canada's fastest-growing junk removal companies. Barry's journey is anything but conventional. From taking odd jobs in the fast food and restaurant industry to becoming a professional snowboarder, Barry's path to entrepreneurship is inspiring and motivational.

Barry shares candid stories about his early work experiences, including how drinking on...

I am thrilled to have JP Holecka join me on the podcast today. He is the CEO and founder of Power Shifter Digital and a personal friend and mentor.

In this episode, JP discusses his experiences with ADHD, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and the importance of mentorship. He also delves into the challenges of being super unemployable, balancing personal and professional life, and the concept of leading by example.

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Hey there! Ever wondered what it’s like to dive into the working world at 15? Join me, Dean, as I take you back to the mid-nineties for a wild ride through my very first job as a telemarketer. Spoiler alert: it’s a rollercoaster of smoke-filled offices, chain-smoking bosses, and a hilarious mix of rejection and unexpected connections.

In this episode, I share the valuable life lessons learned from getting hung up on, deali...

Today, we're taking a slight detour from our usual antics. Guess what? Tomorrow's my birthday, and I'm turning the big 4-2!

Birthdays always get me in a reflective mood, making me ponder over the past year and my entire 42-year journey. Do you ever find yourself questioning everything around this time too? Maybe it's a "super unemployable" syndrome—never really satisfied, always pushing for more.

To celebrate, I want to dive into t...

Being super unemployable is not easy, it's not even really a choice, it is essentially just the way you were born.  Constantly sabotaging good jobs, bouncing from employer to employer and choosing to work for terrible people just because you know that will make it easier to quit.

Ultimately you will either end up starting a company or find yourself in jail.  For me, it could have gone either way, but I found my way out.

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