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Success Leaves Clues: Ep 41 with guest Ben Zlotnick, Founder & CEO at Eden

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Self described serial entrepreneur Ben Zlotnick has founded a number of technology startups as well as traditional businesses and shares his passion for working with and/or advising startups, while connecting people across all business platforms. He is Founder & CEO of Eden, a company that provides on-demand and subscription-based professional property services through a mobile or web app, offering property owners quick access to a team of insured expert contractors. ‘Cause no one wants to shovel 6ft of snow on their return home from the tropics!

Success Leaves Clues: Ep 40 with guest Alan Wood, CEO & Founder of Rally Beer Co.

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Alan Wood, CEO and Co-Founder at Rally Beer Co. loves to drink beer, never stretches after a long sweat session, and loves to linger at the trailhead after a really great bike ride. He also has over 10 years of experience working with start-up businesses that range from consumer goods, supply chain technology, and telemedicine. Through his conversation with Robin & Al we learn that a thirst for adventure, like many entrepreneurial pursuits, can take us on a unique journey we might not have planned for.

Success Leaves Clues: Ep. 39 ~ Erica Rankin, CEO & Founder of Bro Dough

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Erica Rankin describes herself as “a bit of a weir-dough.” Founder & CEO at Bro Dough, Erica took her passion for her favourite childhood treat and turned it into a growing business, creating a unique product for consumers who prioritize their health & fitness goals but still want to indulge in a tasty nutritious snack. Her vision was to create a world where someone can eat an entire jar of cookie dough and still feel good about themselves – proof that with a little entrepreneurial spirit, you can have your dough, and eat it too!

Success Leaves Clues: Ep. 37 ~ featuring Dave Jones, Senior Vice President Group Benefits at Sun Life Financial

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As Senior Vice-President of Group Benefits at Sun Life Financial, Dave Jones leads Canada’s largest provider of group benefits for over 23,000 organizations, covering over three million Canadians and their families. He joins Robin & Al for a timely conversation surrounding the mental health crisis faced by many this past year, as business owners work diligently to remove barriers to mental healthcare services for their employees. Leadership committment is crucial to the development, implementation, and sustainability of workplace initiatives, especially those related to healthcare.

Success Leaves Clues: Ep. 36 ~ featuring Ghassan Halazon, Founder & CEO at Emerge

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Ghassan Halazon’s ability to remain patient & resilient is just one of the inspirational driving forces behind his success. Founder and CEO at Emerge, recognized as Canada’s Fastest Growing E-Commerce Startups on the Startup 50 A list of top growth Companies in Canada, Ghassan is a decorated e-commerce entrepreneur with a decade worth of scaling some of Canada’s most coveted e-commerce brands. He keeps it authentic with Robin & Al as he relates his unique perspective and lessons learned throughout his entrepreneurial journey.

Starting with One: Ep. 35 ~ Success Leaves Clues with Fatima Zaidi of Quill

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Recognizing the inspirational efforts of Women in Leadership, Al & Robin welcome guest Fatima Zaidi, Founder & CEO of Quill for Podcasters, with over ten years of experience in business development, marketing, and strategy. Named one of Marketing Magazine’s top 30 under 30 marketers and brand developers, Fatima regularily shares her knowledge as a media commentator and speaker all while guiding enterprise level marketing teams looking to better understand and capitalize on the world of podcasting.  They say a good leader not only inspires their team, but also the world!

Starting with One: Ep. 34 ~ Success Leaves Clues with Craig Ryan of Versatile Millwrights

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Channeling his passion as a tradesman into building a thriving & successful company, Craig Ryan, President of Versatile Millwrights, epitomizes the entrepreneurial spirit. He joins Robin & Al for a conversation on what made him strive to achieve his business goals and how he avoids stress by time spent doing the things he loves most.

Starting with One: Ep. 33 ~ Success Leaves Clues with Steve Himel of Henderson Brewing Co

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Insightful & passionate entrepreneur Steve Himel, GM at Henderson Brewing company – an award winning, independent, neighbourhood brewery in downtown Toronto – joins Robin & Al for a pint-sized conversation about the power of being your own boss while celebrating the stories and culture of the city through the beers they brew.

Starting with One: Ep. 32 ~ Success Leaves Clues with Terry Donnelly of Hillstreet Beverage

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With an unwavering belief in supporting folks who suffer from conditions that conflict with alcohol consumption, Terry Donnelly, CEO of Hill Street Beverage Company, produces some of the world’s best-tasting, alcohol-free and cannabis-infused wines and beers. These incredible products have won numerous medals and accolades including three Gold Medals, two Silvers and one Bronze at the U.S. Open Beer Championships, a prestigious Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco International Wine Challenge, and the Retail Council of Canada’s Grand Prix award. Facing life’s challenges with a half-cocked grin, Terry brings over twenty years experience managing public companies, with a background in marketing, sales, and brand building and explains how entrepreneurs can harness brand power to turn their companies into global leaders – with a glass of wine or an ice-cold beer in hand. 

Starting with One: Ep. 31 – Health by Design with Kim MacFarlane

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In this episode of Starting with One, Al & Robin speak with Kim MacFarlane, Group Assistant VP, Benefits Product & Digital Experiences at Manulife Global.  Kim summarizes Manulife’s exciting new philosophy promoting enhanced employee health and wellness through their proactive care model: Health by Design. This new plan helps clients navigate their own individual health journey using the latest in science and technology to deliver the right care, at the right time to each employee. This evolving strategy helps employers & business owners prevent long term absences and workplace disruptions while inspiring healthy habits.

“We enhance the lives of many, and it all starts with one…”

This episode is sponsored by Life & Legacy Advisory Group and Aria Benefits.