Pros & Conversations

Pros & Conversations

Pros and Conversations explores what it takes to be successful, whether you’re from the world of business, science or the arts. But more than a series of inspiring conversations, guests share real-world tips and insights, providing listeners with the tools they need to achieve their entrepreneurial goals. Host Peter Reynolds and co-host Damon Adachi, pull back the curtain to discover the story behind the success, the person behind the professional. The answers are often surprising and always entertaining.

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June 4, 2025 41 mins

In this episode of Pros and Conversations, hosts Peter Reynolds and Damon Adachi explore how businesses can be powerful allies in helping women rebuild their lives after incarceration.

They’re joined by Kelly Potvin, Executive Director of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Toronto, and Tina Eldridge, Executive Director of Rittenhouse, who share candid insights into the trauma women face in the criminal justice system, the barriers to rein...

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In this episode of Pros and Conversations, host Peter Reynolds and co-host Damon Adachi dive into the pressing issue of food insecurity affecting communities across Ontario and beyond. They explore the vital roles that entrepreneurs, small businesses, and large retailers can play in ensuring that no one in their community goes hungry.

Joining them are two insightful guests: Stephanie Ashton-Smith, Vice President of Development and P...

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In this episode of Pros & Conversations, hosts Peter Reynolds and Damon Adachi explore the transformative impact of career coaching for entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Our guest, Zerina Dervini, a career and life coach, shares her journey from the corporate world to launching her own coaching practice. Zerina discusses how coaching helps entrepreneurs align their personal goals with business objectives, overcome self-do...

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In Part 2 of Mastering LinkedIn – Strategies for Entrepreneurs, hosts Peter Reynolds and Damon Adachi continue their conversation with LinkedIn expert Stacy Maynard, diving even deeper into the platform’s potential for business growth and lead generation. 

This episode builds on key insights from Part 1, exploring advanced strategies for optimizing your profile, leveraging content formats like video and carousels, and making the mos...

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In Part 1 of Mastering LinkedIn - Strategies for Entrepreneurs, Pros and Conversations hosts Peter Reynolds and Damon Adachi explore the evolving landscape of LinkedIn and its potential as a powerful tool for business growth and lead generation. 

Our guest, Stacy Maynard, Co-Founder of The Mastermind City , brings her extensive experience in LinkedIn training to the table, offering invaluable insights into how the platform has shift...

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In this episode of Pros and Conversations, host Peter Reynolds and co-host Damon Adachi dive into the fascinating world of science-based entrepreneurship with the co-founders of Winter Light Labs, Maria Yancheva and Jordan Ponn.

Discover how their innovative technology analyzes speech to detect and track cognitive health issues like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and its potential to transform the lives of million...

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January 23, 2025 48 secs

Host Peter G. Reynolds and Damon Adachi celebrate the success of Season 2 of Pros & Conversation and give a sneak peek into what's in store for Season 3!

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In Part 2 of a special, 2-part episode, hosts Peter Reynolds & Damon Adachi continue demystifying Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with travel blogger and SEO specialist Nina Clapperton www.SheKnowsSEO.co

How can businesses use keywords to optimize their website effectively?  Guest Nina Clapperton highlights the importance of having a blog associated with your profession to generate more keywords that Google can recogn...

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In Part 1 of a special, 2-part episode, hosts Peter Reynolds & Damon Adachi explore the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with travel blogger and SEO specialist Nina Clapperton, discussing the importance of SEO in building a strong online presence and attracting customers.

Nina shares her journey of turning her travel blog into a successful business, highlighting the strategies she used to achieve a $30,000 a ...

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In Part Two of "How to Bring Structure to a Creative Business," Peter Reynolds welcomes back Jo-anne Kupiak, a designer and owner of Design Excellence, and Damon Adachi, a marketing expert from Sevenfold Marketing. The guests discuss the challenges of creating structure in a creative business, which is often subjective and influenced by feelings and opinions. They stress the importance of having structure to ensure the lo...

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Looking for a succession strategy that doesn't include backstabbing and betrayal? Join hosts Peter Reynolds, Damon Adachi and a panel of experts, as they share insights, tips, and real-life examples to help you create a roadmap for your own succession plan. 

They'll explore the challenges faced by solopreneurs, first, second, and third-generation business owners, and offer practical advice for ensuring your busin...

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March 14, 2023 2 mins

Host Peter G. Reynolds and Damon Adachi celebrate the success of Season 1 of Pros & Conversation and give a sneak peek into what's in store for Season 2, including in-depth discussions with experts on AI, small business investing, mentoring, digital marketing, succession planning and much, much more. 


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With over 100,000 picture books sold, Laurie Wright knows a thing or two about being a children's author. Join hosts Peter G. Reynolds and Damon Adachi as they discuss the challenges of self-publishing, marketing, and sales and how writing was only the first step in Laurie's story of success. 

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Marketing is an important part of any business. It’s critical to building awareness of your brand. But deciding how much to spend on marketing can be a real challenge. Host Peter Reynolds and marketing consultant Damon Adachi unpack this complex topic.

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From accounting to marketing, working "on" our businesses is often less fun than working "in" our businesses. But if we let things slide, we soon won't have businesses at all. Interior designer Jo-Anne Kupiec provides tips and tricks for adding structure to your business without stifling creativity.

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Video can be an incredibly effective tool in marketing, but only if used correctly. Join video producer Kevin Luis and hosts Peter Reynolds & Damon Adachi as they discuss how to create a successful video for your business and strategies for making your video production business successful.

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September 21, 2022 40 mins

Being successful in the arts takes more than just talent, it takes real business savvy. Join Peter Reynolds & Damon Adach as they speak with actors Geri Hall and Gary Pearson, stars of the hit theatrical sketch comedy MIDDLE RAGED, about the overlooked business skills needed to make it as a performer, and the performance skills that can help every entrepreneur. 

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Counsellor & Trauma Specialist Shannon Moyer talks with hosts Peter Reynolds & Damon Adachi about the mental health challenges facing entrepreneurs today and the strategies to help overcome them.

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August 16, 2022 32 mins

For some, retirement is about relaxing on a beach, for others, it's an opportunity to reinvent themselves and explore new business ventures. Radio news anchor and award-winning communications executive Steve Kee talks about his life after retirement, starting a new business, and the rewards of working because you want to, rather than because you have to. 

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Global entrepreneur Claudia Harvey talks about the difficult decision to leave the corporate world to pursue her dream and how an appearance on CBC’s Dragon’s Den changed her life. 

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