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#039: Reed is apart of something amazing in Canada. Over the past few years the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) has grown to the largest all Canadian Sports league with 10 different teams across the country surpassing the CFL which has 9 team.

Reed's background in Sales and Marketing has been utilized to create a fun and engaging fan experience at the HIVE.

Listen along as Reed takes his shot at beco...

#038: When you step into the arena of business...  the rules change... Listen to Curtis share his experience through Covid and tough times and how relationships changed throughout it all.

How are you getting better? Is there a plan? is it just one thing? Curtis talks about the compound effect of getting better and how this might get you over the hump.

Looking to build a team? What happens when you have "A&qu...

Episode #37 follows Ryan on his journey through music to commercial leasing. He gets vulnerable with Welfare and needing help as well as talking about adjusting to the new realities businesses face. 

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#036 Jeff Sundquist, the CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce joins us this week with his diverse international background.  Ranging from the High Commission in London to the Industrial waste waters of Edmonton.

Join us today as Jeff describes using diplomacy throughout business as a natural way to connect with others. How is belief that Autocratic leadership isn't scaleable and how your policies should be customer...

#035 Today's episode features Bryan Smith from Bluetrain, a digital marketing expert with over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur. 

• Early mistakes entrepreneurs make is knowing their value. What happens when you don't price your products according to the market?  

• How about that turning point in your business when your small and very profitable and you decide to expand. You invest and the ...

#034: Neil Rasmussen from Bri Steel joins us from their new base in Oklahoma to discuss the business challenges of steel manufacturing in Canada, dealing with foreign suppliers, and managing relationships from abroad.

Neil provides his firsthand account of navigating geopolitical roadblocks, dealing with global manufacturing challenges, and positioning your company to take advantage of global market gaps.

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#033: Ken Braget walks us through what it is like to build culture in his organization. "It's amazing what you can say if they know you care".  The question remains how do you build that kind of trust with your employees. Ken is a man on a mission to connect with his heritage and make a difference for indigenous people.  He is the President and CEO of Alexander Valve and Supply has build North America's only Fir...

#032: Jeff Tetz, CEO of Results joins us to talk about the good habits that make good business leaders. How will your decisions impact the world 7 generations from now? How do you handle information that conflicts with your beliefs? Do you "hug the messenger"?

Learn about "Leadership Incongruence", why brain recovery is just as important as muscle recovery, and why the environment you are in matters mor...

#031: This episode is the tale of two ends of the business spectrum..  One side you have the core values of fun and at the other end you have grieving the loss of an 8 yr old business. Listen as Matt describes both situations.

Shocking the Aubin think tank didn't pan out...  the moment you realize that sitting in a room by yourself wasn't the right direction when you are a highly social creature like  Matt.  What...

#030: What does a Northern Fishing Lodge, a Hawaiian Residence, Tuscany, and the Maya Riviera all have in common? According to Luxus Group founder Stephen Petasky, these projects are all part of Luxus' "Blue Ocean" strategy - a new way of delivering value with little competition!

How do you attract investors, attract the right people for the team, and embrace the rigours of entrepreneurship? Stephen Petasky...

#029: What is it like to work with your family members? How do you manage relationships, roles, and duties? How do you ensure work stays at work? Where do you go to get help and resources to turn your business into a powerful market contender?

Mike Arndt from Urbis Infill Homes joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton Podcast! Mike takes us on a dive into the journey of starting a family business, the changing landscape of home...

**Trigger Warning** - Episode includes mentions of severe burnout, depression, and suicide.

#028: Jesse Szymanksi, Founder and CEO of Modern Muse Media joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton Podcast!

Jesse's incredible journey starts with making home videos with her grandparent's camera to becoming the executive producer for many Canadian TV shows including the award-winning show, Blackstone.

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#027: Samdesk CEO and COO James Neufeld and Ashlyn Bernier join the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast.

James shares his journey of being true to himself and receiving a $50,000 investment from a boss he just quit to start his own business.

Have you ever felt that your product or service was worth so much that when you told the client what you thought it was worth, they simply laughed you out of the room? James doe...

#026: Shawn Kanungo joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast. Shawn shares his journey from a stable career at Deloitte to becoming the "Best Virtual Keynote Speaker" as ranked by Forbes. What is "Disruption" and the "Creator Economy"? How can we leverage our own personal brands? How will a NFT impact the future of the internet? Why is a traditional publisher preferred over DIY?

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So you have your Mission, Vision and Values established. But how do we accomplish those?

Critical function structure is used to identify what functions inside the organization are needed to achieve the vision.

What departments are needed? What are the deliverables within those departments? What are the roles and responsibilities that correspond to that function?

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#025: Jacqueline Jacek from Jacek Chocolate Couture joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast. Jacqueline's vision of an award-winning, joy-bringing business came to her on a beach in New Zealand, and the rest is history! Join us as we discuss pursuing your passion, starting a business and mitigating risk, and creating a career that brings joy to everyone!

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#024: Christa Jones from Rose City Professional Organizing joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast. Christa shares her journey from being a successful realtor in Ft. McMurray to founding Rose City Professional Organizing after finding the market gap. A fervent consumer of podcasts, Christa is a lifelong learner and encourages you to be the same! Join us as she teaches the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton a new word - "Oops-itunit...

Chad and Matt are back with a new segment, where they aim to explore and discuss a relevant business topic in 20 minutes!

Vision, Mission, and Values

Chad and Matt dive into the basics of business.  Learn how to define your personal mission statement, how to align business goals with personal goals, and live your values both personally and professionally.  Join us for a 20-Minute Business Bite!

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#023: Ashley Janssen from Code and Effect, and Tadum joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast.  Ashley shares her stories as a woman in the tech industry, creating businesses that suit your lifestyle, and living in the moment.  As a Productivity Consultant, Ashley encourages good habits and attitudes that make Task Management - not Time Management - more tangible.

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