East Trade Winds
Welcome to the Discover Success with East Trade Winds Networking! Looking to start or grow your business? East Trade Winds is your solution for building meaningful connections, sharing contacts, and presenting your ideas to an audience eager to collaborate. Whether you're a solopreneur or leading a company, you'll find a welcoming community ready to support you, exchange ideas, and cheer you on. Our members come from diverse fields—coaching, IT, insurance, podcasting, and more—bringing fresh perspectives and exciting opportunities to the table. Join our weekly meet-ups, both online, where you'll learn from others, form valuable partnerships, and sharpen your presentation skills in a supportive environment. With our easy-to-use app, you can connect with fellow members before and after meetings, ensuring your needs are met with the right solutions. Plus, our YouTube presence helps share your voice and expertise with a broader audience. Step into East Trade Winds, where connections turn into opportunities, and your business goals come to life.
Episodes
Too many businesses struggle to grow because leaders aren’t equipped with real-world tools for real change.
This episode features an inspiring conversation with Dr. Kieth Deats, founder of Recree8, who shares how transformational leadership can revolutionize businesses.
Hosted by Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt on East Trade Winds, this session dives deep into leadership, mindset, and sustainable growth through lived experiences a...
The problem Mary Alice solves in one sentence:
Does your website feel cluttered and confusing? Mary Alice helps turn it into a clear, lead-generating machine.
🎁 Summary of the Presentation
Join hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt as they welcome Mary Alice Bell, founder of Digital Insite, to East Trade Winds. Mary Alice is an expert web strategist and WordPress specialist with a track record of simplifying websites for small bus...
Problem Solved:
Many business owners don’t fully understand what insurance they need — or why they need it — until it’s too late.
In this episode of East Trade Winds, hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt welcome Younes Taoudi, a trusted Commercial Insurance Broker at Gifford Carr Insurance Group (Younes on LinkedIn). With more than 17 years of experience, Younes helps Canadian businesses understand how the right insurance coverage...
🛠️ Problem Jacqueline Solves in One Sentence
Many Canadians overpay in mortgage interest and miss out on tax-saving investment opportunities.
📖 Episode Summary
In this episode of East Trade Winds, host Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt interview Jacqueline Richards of Capital Mortgages. As a seasoned Mortgage Agent and Certified Life Coach, Jacqueline blends financial strategy with wellness to teach listeners the Smith Maneuver. Thi...
In this episode of East Trade Winds, host Bernie Franzgrote teams up with Wayne Pratt from Motive8U and Matt Hawksley, CEO of Leadogo, to unpack the simple yet powerful coaching method revealed in their shared book, Freshly Brewed Coaching. Together, they introduce a three-phase process—Diagnose, Prescribe, Thrive—that empowers professionals at any level to grow, succeed, and transform their teams.
Summary of the Presentation
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Creating on-brand, efficient, high-quality content can be slow, inconsistent, and frustrating.
Join hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt as they welcome Thea Newcomb, one of only 45 Canva Verified Experts globally. With over 11 years using Canva and 15 years training teams worldwide, Thea shares smart hacks to save time, craft consistent brand visuals, and elevate your content quality.
She covers setting up your brand kit, leverag...
The problem Carl solves in one short sentence: Launching a podcast feels too hard—too much time, cost, tech, and content.
Welcome to East Trade Winds with your hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt. In this episode, we sit down with Carl Richards of Podcast Solutions Made Simple. With decades in radio and podcasting, Carl shares how entrepreneurs can start and grow podcasts that truly connect.
He dives into the most common struggle...
How do you sell confidently without sounding pushy or salesy?
In this episode of East Trade Winds, hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt sit down with Mark Kempf, the mind behind the “Quoin Principle” and author of Unfurl Your Sales.
With over 40 years of experience in insurance sales, Mark breaks down a slow-paced, respectful, and trust-first sales approach designed for today's buyers—especially suited for startups and solopreneur...
Problem Solved: Traditional lead generation methods often fail to engage and convert ideal clients effectively.
Summary:
In this enlightening episode of the East Trade Winds podcast, hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt welcome Catharine O'Leary, renowned as the "Quiz Queen" from SMART Quiz Solutions.
With over 30 years of experience in market research and consumer insights for Fortune 100 companies, Catharine shares her expertise ...
Michael reveals how to unlock smart private market strategies to build your wealth, focusing on real estate and private capital markets. He explains why trust, human connection, and strategic planning are the keys to success — not just throwing money at big names.
With over 10 years of experience, Michael takes us behind the scenes of how Parvis democratizes access to private investments using cutting-edge technology that makes inve...
In this energizing episode of East Trade Winds, hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt sit down with Garrett Rice, CEO and co-founder of Callings.ai, to uncover real solutions to modern job search frustrations.
Garrett brings a fresh take on job hunting, shifting focus from recruiter-centered tools to empowering job seekers directly. He introduces Callings.ai, an AI-driven platform that helps people find clarity in their job search...
Many businesses fail to grow online because they choose the wrong web agency or rush into website rebuilds without preparation.
In this energizing episode of East Trade Winds, website strategy consultant Bec Fazzalari from BecFazz joins hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt to walk us through the smart way to approach a website redevelopment.
With years of experience guiding brands through digital transformations, Bec shares the cr...
The Problem Mark Solves: How can business owners reclaim lost hours and boost productivity without burnout?
In this episode of East Trade Winds, hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt sit down with Mark Ellwood, the globally recognized productivity consultant and founder of Get More Done. With decades of experience and pioneering tools like the TimeCorder device, Mark shares his secrets to unlocking hidden hours in your workday.
Key...
The Problem Solved: Discover how to make your brand unforgettable through powerful video storytelling.
In this insightful episode of East Trade Winds, hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt are joined by seasoned talk show host and media expert Rich "Trigger" Bontrager. Rich reveals his blueprint for mastering video as a branding powerhouse, turning simple video interactions into unforgettable brand experiences.
You'll learn:
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📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why insurance is a strategy, not just a service
• How personal tragedy led to a mission of protection
• What "beyond coverage" really means for entrepreneurs
• How to protect your business assets the smart way
• Building trust and security into your operations
• Real talk on fear, growth, and entrepreneurship
• Tools and advice from a seasoned financial advisor
• How Waypoint supports growing busines...
Many businesses struggle to create content that connects and converts.
In this insightful episode of East Trade Winds Tuesday, hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt sit down with Annette Mashi, founder of Write Wizards, to explore how smart storytelling can unlock business success.
From her roots in high-tech corporate to building a powerhouse copywriting agency, Annette reveals how to turn words into results. With a background in ...
: Most professionals struggle to convert LinkedIn activity into meaningful business results.
Join hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt in this power-packed episode of East Trade Winds featuring Daniel Alfon — a LinkedIn pioneer since 2004. Daniel breaks down the misunderstood world of LinkedIn and offers clear, actionable strategies that deliver real, measurable results without spending money on ads or gimmicks.
Summary:
If you thi...
Many business leaders struggle to adapt their leadership to today’s fast-moving, ever-evolving business world.
Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode of East Trade Winds Tuesdays, hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt welcome Janet du Preez, founder of Engagement Dynamics, for a deep dive into next-level leadership thinking. Janet brings over two decades of experience helping businesses unlock the full potential of their leaders...
Many small businesses struggle to create video testimonials that feel real, connect with audiences, and actually convert. This episode shows you how to fix that.
Join East Trade Winds hosts Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt for a dynamic conversation with Neil Carroll, founder of the Vidwheel Creator Network, as he unpacks the truth about authentic video testimonials. Learn why traditional testimonials often fall flat and how Neil t...
Many small businesses lack the tech guidance they need to stay secure and grow confidently.
Welcome back to another power-packed episode from East Trade Winds, hosted by Bernie Franzgrote and Wayne Pratt! In this session, we’re joined by Gregory Klein-Hertzel, Founder and CEO of ConnectivTech, a Boston-based technology solutions firm dedicated to helping small to medium-sized businesses and solopreneurs make smarter decisions with t...
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