Entrepreneurs of Edmonton

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Join Chad Banman and Matthew Donnelly as they reveal all the success stories and near tragedies facing entrepreneurs in Edmonton, AB. Discover the biggest failures entrepreneurs make and the decisions leading up to some of those make it or break it moments through stories and interviews of local entrepreneurs. Through these interviews you'll learn about building a team & hiring practices, management strategies, creating the right culture, sales strategies, marketing initiatives, cashflow management, go-to-market strategies, raising capital and managing self doubt. This podcast is centered around why Edmonton is an amazing place to be an entrepreneur and the incredible support available in this market. Hit subscribe, and get ready to change your life.

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Rainbows and Sunshine in a Merger... Not a chance with Erin Holowach

Jul 05 2023 57 mins

#040: Do you remember Comfree the private sale option for Real Estate in the early to mid 2000's? I sure do. It had a crazy growth with signs everywhere to all of a sudden gone. What happened to it.Join us this episode for a conversation with Erin Holowach who grew Comfree in Edmonton and shares her story about educating the public about a better way to sell your property with

Authentic connection to the Community with Reed Clarke, CEO of the Edmonton Stingers

Jun 21 2023 58 mins

#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

Curtis Crouse high performing cultures are not for everyone

May 03 2023 56 mins

#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 ha

Ryan Risling

Feb 22 2023 64 mins

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. Connect with us!Entrepreneurs of EdmontonInstagram: @entrepreneursofedmontonFacebook: @entrepreneursofedmontonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneurs-of-edmontonTik Tok

He is the International Man of Mystery -Jeff Sundquist

Nov 16 2022 54 mins

#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

Bryan Smith of Bluetrain talks having a Global Mindset, the strength of your network & making decisions around people

Nov 02 2022 53 mins

#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 expan

Manufacturing Relationships with Neil Rasmussen

Oct 13 2022 58 mins

#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

How to make a difference through Loyalty with Ken Braget

Sep 28 2022 69 mins

#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 a

Getting Results with Jeff Tetz

Aug 03 2022 59 mins

#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 w

KEEN Mind with Matt Aubin

Jul 13 2022 56 mins

#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 h