Jonathan Wener is proof that nice guys don't finish last. The founder of Canderel, which has developed over 80 million square feet throughout Canada, has a reputation for being one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. In this episode of Big Shot, you'll discover how his bold decisions at 25 turned a $10,000 loan into more than $15 billion, how he always used kindness to create opportunity, and how he approached objections and adversity in his career. —
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In This Episode, We Cover:
(00:00) Welcome to Big Shot and our guest Jonathan Wener
(03:40) How Jonathan created $1M in value by 17
(09:05) Where Jonathan’s hard work ethic comes from
(11:45) How Jonathan bought the Student Union building and got the mayor’s attention
(14:38) Integrity over revenue
(20:30) Jonathan’s first deal with $5,000 in his bank account
(29:01) What made Jonathan quit his job overnight and start his own business
(36:17) A story around building a strong business relationship
(43:18) The incredible Royal Trust story
(52:00) The importance of giving back and philanthropy
(55:28) Jonathan’s most significant lessons in life
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Referenced:
Canderel: https://canderel.com/
Défi Canderel: https://deficanderel.com/
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