The Winning in Winnipeg Podcast

Take a look inside the world of luxury real estate and what it takes to build a life of success with one of Winnipeg's top realtors, Bobby Wall!

The Bobby Wall Team is setting the standard in results-driven real estate, with unprecedented sales achievements in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. Bobby is taking client service and deal-making to a whole new level, armed with a wealth of resources, connections...

What are the secrets of good leadership?  Dr. Stephanie Van Deynze-Snell went from farm girl to business visionary by focussing on sound business practices and the mental health of her employees.

Dr. Deynze-Snell is the co-owner and CEO of Central Veterinary Services in Oak Bluff, MB.  Besides being a vet herself and CEO of the clinic, she is also deeply interested in cultivating a business environment w...

Don Amero is all about spreading love through music. Is there a better way?

Don Amero is a celebrated and Juno-nominated country and folk singer-songwriter straight from the heart of Winnipeg! In this incredible episode, Don shares insights on music, authenticity, the creative process, indigenous history and identity, the power of music and so much more.

Don also gets candid about his roots, the challenges social media presents in ...

Meet Leah Hextall, the first female NHL play-by-play announcer who started as a small-town reporter and ended up working for #ESPN!  Leah recently made an incredible keynote speech at #TCSLive called "Not One of the Boys" - definitely a MUST listen.

In this incredible conversation, Leah gets real about the preparation required to call games at a national level, the criticisms she's faced as a "first", an...

What's the best thing you can do to improve your health in 2024? The answer might be more straight-forward than you think!

Meet Dr. Pascal Breton, a Chiropractor at Lindenwoods Chiropractic Clinic in Winnipeg. In this re-mastered re-release of our conversation almost 30 episodes ago, I pick Dr. Breton's brain about the power of movement - how something so simple as getting up and moving more can transfor...

From side hustlers to thriving Winnipeg entrepreneurs: the magic of 6 Degrees Photobooth and the power couple behind it.

Meet Christina and Sambath San, the inspirational power couple behind Winnipeg's incredibly successful 6 Degrees Photobooth company. In this episode, we dive into their story of how they took a part-time photobooth business and transformed it into a full-fledged venture that captures lasting memories at events ac...

Meet Sandra Hodzic, daughter of an immigrant family who struggled to belong but ultimately overcame hardship and self-doubt to reinvent herself. After an unexpected career in government, she took a leap into entrepreneurship to create positive change in her community. Sandra is a public sector leader, innovator, entrepreneur, peer-reviewed author, keynote speaker, facilitator, strategist, business consultant, and much...

What Can Entrepreneurs Learn from McDonalds?  Turns out, a TON!

Meet Dave Watson, owner of the Chamois Car Wash in Winnipeg.  Dave is applying the McDonald's business model of franchising to his own niche!  In this episode, we discuss his business philosophy, how he has navigated recessions, the importance of systemization, attention to detail, and creating memorable experiences for every customer.

Does good journalism still matter in the age of TikTok?  Nicole Dubé, former CTV reporter turned messaging guru, reflects on her incredible career and shares what's still to come!

Nicole Dubé left CTV News to pivot toward strategic messaging and media training. Discovering meditation during the pandemic lead her to reevaluate and start her own consulting business helping clients craft compelling messaging. We discuss her story, the...

Profit and navigate the market like a pro with insights from Winnipeg's own real estate broker Akash Bedi!

In this episode I sit down with one of Winnipeg's top real estate brokers and owner of two REMAX executive offices, Akash Bedi, to uncover the truth about the local housing scene and explore the challenges of charting a path to success in the industry.

With over 117 agents under his um...

This week's guest is Leilah Perchaluk, founder of Knew House in Winnipeg!  Leilah started in archaeology and after a brief foray into the insurance industry founded Knew House to help meet the need for a community of entrepreneurs, business owners and other female leaders in Winnipeg.

We dive into Leilah's unique entrepreneurial journey, the highs and lows of running a business, the importance of creatin...

In this episode of Winning in Winnipeg, I interview Debbie Golub and Amanda Minuk, the founders of 'Design Shop' in Winnipeg.

Surpassing their five-year goals within just 18 months, Design Shop has an incredible reputation and is in high demand with builders, architects and other clients in the city.  Amanda and Debbie themselves are not only fun and energetic, but incredible at what they do, bringing gr...

Fast cars, meditation and A.I. This is what it looks like to run a business in the modern world.

Welcome back! Today I speak with Karan Raj Kohli, the owner, and founder of Studio Farout Inc., a digital branding company based in Winnipeg. Karan is an expert in user experience design and is one of the most motivated and driven local entrepreneurs. Studio Farout is already in four countries and working with the provincial and federal...

"I Made Serious Mistakes: chatting with Chad Wilson, a Mortgage Specialist on the business of money.

In this episode, I speak with Chad Wilson, the owner and principal broker at Ideal Mortgage Solutions. With an education in business, several years of experience in the financial markets, and some of the best customer service available, Chad is able to work with dozens of lenders across Canada's mortgage landscape and negotiate the ...

Knowing the difference between branding and marketing will help you DO more without SPENDING more! This is what happens when you do branding and marketing PROPERLY. Not many business owners understand this… let alone how doing so can transform their entire business strategy.

This is what Kyle Romaniuk does best. Kyle is the CEO at Vantage Studios and CMO at Culture Card, among others. Kyle has been heavily involved in the Manitoba ...

Did you know you can make more money by using technology to SCALE your business?

Jean-Eric Plamondon is the founder and principal strategic business advisor of Growth Strategy. Jean-Eric has bought and sold numerous companies in many different sectors and is incredible at dissecting people's businesses, their problems and creating solutions to get them where they want to go.

Not only does Jean-Eric use technology to simplify and au...

From obese video game addict to respected fitness coach, Winnipeg-based Mitch Calvert first found his passion for fitness after losing 60lbs, completely changing his life. He now makes it his purpose to help others do the same.

Mitch has a background in creative communications, having written for the Winnipeg Free Press. Mitch has been featured in Men's Health Magazine, training clients all around the world and has over 1000 succes...

After a short hiatus, I'm back with another great conversation!  On this episode I'm sitting down with Janine LaForte, a registered dietitian and owner of Real Life Nutrition. 

For over 10 years, Janine has been managing the nutrition program in 1100 childcare facilities all while raising a family. Janine has three kids and is sharing her knowledge and experience in feeding families and raising the aptitude of parents everywhere ab...

Hannah is the multi-faceted leader of Hannah Rose PR. She has been described as a marketer, award-winning communicator, philanthropist, creative collaborator, youth advocate, donor relations advisor, and, not least of all, spin instructor extraordinaire, just to name of few.

Hannah is the recipient of the 2019 Future Leaders of Manitoba award, became Manitoba's Communicator of the year for 2018, founded the Winnipeg Dress Collectiv...