Scott Gilmour helped take APEX Surety & Insurance Ltd from a scrappy startup to a thriving insurance business. This is his story.
In this episode of Winning in Winnipeg, I speak with Scott Gilmore, founding partner of Apex Surety and Insurance. Scott shares his transformative journey from corporate law to the insurance industry, recounting his many failures and insights along the way.
Scott shares his experience managing large construction projects, launching APEX during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of strong client relationships. He also reflects on family dynamics, the business landscape in Winnipeg, community growth, and offers advice for young professionals.
Scott is an incredibly intelligent and scrappy entrepreneur whose insights about startups, entrepreneurship, insurance, city planning and the evolving market in Winnipeg are invaluable! Enjoy the conversation!
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00:00:00 - Take Risks While You're Young
00:00:26 - Introducing Scott Gilmour
00:04:05 - APEX Surety & Insurance
00:06:47 - Time in Toronto
00:07:56 - Growing APEX From the Ground Up
00:14:20 - Why Law and Why Insurance?
00:31:20 - The Hardest Part of Starting VS Running
00:38:44 - Biggest Results
00:45:44 - Common Misconceptions about Insurance
01:01:05 - Biggest Failures
01:02:03 - Advice to Younger Entrepreneurs
01:10:50 - Managing the Work/Life Balance
01:20:08 - Location of Clients
01:21:54 - The Firefighter Life
01:24:25 - The Future of Winnipeg
01:33:08 - Clients Outside of Winnipeg
01:35:45 - Biggest Personal Influences
01:38:03 - The Value of Winnipeg
01:42:48 - Contact Scott Gilmour!
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