Pinnacle Forum's podcast features interviews with our Partners and, occasionally, other guest speakers. Learn how to take your position of leadership to a higher purpose and deeper significance. Our speciality is in helping leaders to steward their influence in ways that honor Jesus Christ - which changes the cultures in which we live: family, personal, work, community, country, and globally. After all people are not just observing the amount of success we achieve, but they are watching how ...
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Welcome to Toronto Under Construction, a residential real estate podcast hosted by Bullpen Consulting’s Ben Myers and co-hosted by Cameron Stephens’ Steve Cameron. This monthly podcast will dive into the nitty-gritty of Toronto Real Estate, with a specific focus on housing policy and economics. @BenMyers29 @THEONESTEVIEC
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Episode 64 - Toronto Under Construction with Nick Ainis from Fusioncorp, Marlon Bray from Altus Group and Shane Kennedy from Atria Development
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Episode 64 of the Toronto Under Construction welcomes Nick Ainis from Fusioncorp, Marlon Bray from Altus Group and Shane Kennedy from Atria Development to discuss construction and costs in the GTA Real Estate industry with analysis on different asset classes including condo, purpose built rental, student housing, mass timber and more. Tune in now! …
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Episode 63 - Toronto Under Construction with Lauren White from CBRE, Todd Cullen from Fieldgate Properties, Max Goyzman from Peakhill Capital
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Episode 63 of the Toronto Under Construction welcomes Lauren White from CBRE, Todd Cullen from Fieldgate Properties, Max Goyzman from Peakhill Capital to discuss Land development, financing and the outlook for multiple real estate asset classes in the Greater Toronto Area. Tune in now! *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*…
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Episode 62 - Toronto Under Construction with Jeff Wagner from Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, Brian Dorr from Dorr Capital & ReaAlt Investment & Devon Cranson from Cranson Capital
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Episode 62 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast explores financing, debt, equity and the mortgage market in the greater Toronto area with special guests Jeff Wagner from Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, Brian Dorr from Dorr Capital & ReaAlt Investment & Devon Cranson from Cranson Capital. *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Execu…
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Episode 61 - Toronto Under Construction with Pauline Lierman from Zonda Urban, Anson Kwok from Pinnacle International and Andrew Cotz from Tribute Communities
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Episode 61 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast dives into the current state of the new condo market in Toronto and explores the predictions for 2024. Guests Pauline Lierman from Zonda Urban, Anson Kwok from Pinnacle International and Andrew Cotz from Tribute Communities share their insights on interest rates, Closings in this new market, pric…
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Corrective Truth Through Comedy. Seriously! | Valerie Howe | #272
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Partner Valerie Howe is a speaker, comedian, author and entrepreneur. She inspires others through speaking engagements and a boutique she runs with her daughter. Due to the state of our culture, she started Code Red Ministries in the vein that now is the time for believers to walk in their purpose and to stand on biblical truths. She also has a rad…
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Partner Transforms Leadership & Lives | Dr. Paula Maddox | #271
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Partner Dr. Paula Maddox is a woman who steps out in faith and obedience to God’s call. As a result of living in the center of God’s will, she has served in highly influential places such as the FBI/GSA and IRS. She has a doctorate in strategic leadership and coaches Fortune 500 businesses nationally and internationally. Paula has released her 3rd …
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Altruize: Inspire & Track Your Volunteer Activities | Nicole Sdao | #270
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Partner Nicole Sdao has launched a revolutionary volunteer platform that provides direct access to certified data to both the volunteer and the organization being served. She is living out her passion to inspire more individuals to do good works using their God-given calling. In addition, it provides credit for students to use with their college ed…
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Foundations of Freedom: A Place for Leaders to Collaborate | Dave Dias | #269
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Partner Dave Dias shares about his ministry, Foundations of Freedom. It's a place where leaders can listen in weekly on Mondays to their podcast, "Voice of Reason" and also collaborate through the building of teams and the sharing of documents. Pinnacle Forum Partners will receive a discounted annual subscription. You'll want to check it out. Menti…
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Episode 60 - Toronto Under Construction with Rob Spanier from The Spanier Group
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On episode 60 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast Ben and guest co-host Chris Spoke speak with Rob Spanier about the concept and principles of placemaking and how to use them to build great communities and vibrant neighbourhoods that people actually want to spend time in. *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*…
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Salt & Light: A Partner's Ministry Model for a Hand Up | Nathan Montgomery | #268
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Partner Nathan Montgomery birthed a ministry called Salt & Light with his wife at the age of 26. Listen to his incredible story and what God has done to develop a successful model over time. Through research and the help of other wise leaders, multiple strategies led to greater funding and ingenuity on how to best serve those down on their luck. Yo…
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Episode 59 - Toronto Under Construction with Tim Ng from Adhoc & Blackline and Rob Galetta from Blackjet
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Episode 59 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast takes our first deep dive into the marketing involved in the new home pre-construction industry with two industry experts Tim Ng and Rob Galetta. Both our guests share some of the innovative approaches they are taking to help their clients reach new audiences. *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting…
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Fulfillment in Uncompromising Pursuits | Melissa Smith | #267
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Partner Melissa Smith grew up with a mindset that she never wanted to dislike her job. Thus she made it her personal mission to not compromise on staying with a job that didn't either promote her development or that conflicted with her ability to be a great mother. Little did she know that her career path in the executive assistant world would lead…
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Episode 58 - Toronto Under Construction with Dayna Gilbert from Forum Asset Management, Leor Marguilles from Robins Appleby LLP and Greg Gilbert from Fitzrovia
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Dayna Gilbert, Leor Marguilles and Greg Gilbert join episode 58 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast to talk about Toronto's real estate market outlook, building and innovation, purpose built rentals and the removal of HST for rental housing, Projects and Developers facing receivership and the HCRA, and developing outside of Toronto. *Sponsore…
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The Life Lessons That Reveal Meaning & Purpose | Karsten Solheim | #266
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Partner, Karsten Solheim, has an interesting life journey. He has taken many different turns, discovering his talents along the way. His experience includes software programming and engineering to Bible college, a desire to counsel overseas and on to becoming a marathon runner. He's in the process of writing a book of life lessons. To quote Karsten…
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Partner Shares that It's Not About the Doing, It's About the Being | Terrilyn Miller | #265
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Partner Terrilyn Miller returns back to the podcast to share about her journey. She has been a part of helping Arizona become more of a trauma informed state and is an expert in her field on what it takes to make broken people whole again. Much of her former experience includes working with the Governor's office and other government agencies. As sh…
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Go Uphill to Build Momentum in Your Organization | Dr. Ed Delph | #264
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Partner, Dr. Ed Delph, has a passion for turning churchgoers into city changers. He speaks at churches nationally and globally, helping leaders build action plans in their communities. Ed understands the importance of building momentum, what threatens it, and what accelerates it. To quote, "Whatever is worth it must be uphill for a while." As you l…
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Episode 57 - Toronto Under Construction with Erin Millar from Marlin Spring Developments and Harley Nakelsky from Baker Real Estate
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Erin Millar and Harley Nakelsky join episode 57 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast to talk about Toronto real estate investors and their importance to the market, broker partnerships, new condo sales and launches and the cost to build in Toronto. This episode takes an in depth look at the investor side of the Toronto real estate market. *Spo…
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A Place for Young Successful Leaders to Flourish and Be Known | Connor Hillard | #263
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Partner and Pinnacle Forum Young Successful Leader Director, Connor Hillard, shares his story and passion for the next generation of leaders. Listen to his story about transitioning from the political campaign space to his immersement in Pinnacle Forum's methodology. Watching his own father's transformation through participating in a Forum and serv…
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Building the Global Medical Missions Force & Sharing Christ | Morgan Boardman | #262
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Partner Morgan Boardman grew up in ministry and had a continuing desire to keep evangelism in the forefront of where he would serve. For several years he developed a strong skill set in fundraising, working for a consulting firm that supported churches and ministries. Then God began floating a different kind of opportunity before Morgan, although h…
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Episode 56 - Toronto Under Construction Podcast with Linda Mitchell Young from Linda Mitchell Marketing Inc.
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Episode 56 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast welcomes Linda Mitchell Young and discusses her experience working in Toronto's Condo market. From launching her first project in Scarborough in 1995, to discussing Foreign Buyers tax, the investor market, and the rising cost of construction and condo prices this episode covers everything about T…
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Building Strong Communications Across Generations - Part 3 of 3 | #261
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Communication has always been a major challenge both in the business world and in the Body of Christ - and can be even more challenging for those of us who are members of the Body of Christ within the world of business. Perhaps the most critical and challenging component of our communication comes as we work to communicate across generations. We kn…
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Building Strong Communications Across Generations - Part 2 of 3 | #260
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Communication has always been a major challenge both in the business world and in the Body of Christ - and can be even more challenging for those of us who are members of the Body of Christ within the world of business. Perhaps the most critical and challenging component of our communication comes as we work to communicate across generations. We kn…
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Building Strong Communications Across Generations - Part 1 of 3 | #259
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Communication has always been a major challenge both in the business world and in the Body of Christ - and can be even more challenging for those of us who are members of the Body of Christ within the world of business. Perhaps the most critical and challenging component of our communication comes as we work to communicate across generations. We kn…
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Partner Walks By Faith Into Kingdom Entrepreneurship | Michelle Warren | #258
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Partner Michelle Warren has an incredible story about God equipping her through education, career opportunities, her mother's godly example, and the people He's used to speak into her life. She courageously stepped into a man's industry many years ago in commercial furniture sales and worked herself through opportunities that grew her influential l…
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Episode 55 - Toronto Under Construction Roundtable Discussion with Sayf Hassan, Steve Keyzer and Kevin Marthinsen
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Episode 55 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast is a roundtable discussion with Sayf Hassan from Elysium, Steve Keyzer from Colliers International and Kevin Marthinsen from Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital. The group discusses the hottest topics and news articles in Toronto Real Estate including GTA land prices, new home buyers, affordability…
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Jeff Andersen's Forum Guys Share About Their Time With Him | #257
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Sadly, Jeff Andersen departed from us too soon, from our heart's perspective that is. He is now heaven's prize. Partner and beloved Pinnacle Forum Regional Director and Forum Facilitator, Jeff impacted many individuals. His reach included people of many walks. In this episode, his Forum guys reminisce about the great man Jeff was. You'll get to hea…
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Leaving Your Life's Final Thoughts With Your Loved Ones | Sandy Wheeler | #256
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What if you could capture a special video to share with your loved ones during your memorial service, and it was scheduled to be released upon your passing? What if you had a message for different members of your family? Partner, Sandy Wheeler has a time capsule video offering for anyone who knows they are terminally ill, serving in the military, o…
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Episode 54 - Toronto Under Construction Roundtable Discussion with Francesco Margani, Linda Chen and Noorez Lalani
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Episode 54 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast is a roundtable discussion with Francesco Margani, founder of Franc & Co, Linda Chen, Vice President, Investments at Harbour Equity and Noorez Lalani, President and co-founder of MOD Developments. The group discusses the hottest topics in Toronto Real Estate including The Greenbelt, multi-family …
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The Countdown to Ecclesia 2000 in 2033 | Dr. Michael Mobley | #255
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The countdown is on for the celebration of Jesus Christ's crucifixion on Easter of 2033. Partner, Dr. Mike Mobley, Founder of the Galilean Institute in Galilee, Israel has been partnering up with other ministries in preparation for the churches around the world to gather in unity. Hear a little bit about Mike's story, including his background in co…
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Partner Supports The Timothy Initiative: Making Disciples | Bob Miller & David Nelms | #254
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Partner Dr. Bob Miller is passionate about The Timothy Initiative, a ministry run by guest/friend Dr. David Nelms. The mission? Discipling the over 7,000 unreached people groups around the world. You'll want to listen because this is no ordinary church-planting movement. David and his son, Jared, learned that the ultimate goal is to make and multip…
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DEI Is Inescapable: Partners Collaborate Around Biblical DEI | Kevin McGary & Mark Griffin | #253
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been around for a long time. However, it was quite different in the 90s than what it has become today. Fundamentals of today's DEI programs are built upon Marxist teachings. On the surface DEI has the appearance of leveling the playing field, but the outcomes have actually been shown to be divisive. Partne…
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Partner's Transformative Community Model in Central Detroit | Lisa Johanon | #252
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Partner Lisa Johanon could have walked a different journey, but God gave her the desire and the fortitude to build something transformational through her ministry, Central Detroit Christian. At first, the vision wasn't something she wanted to take on. But God didn't let up on prodding her and giving her confirmation to move forward. There is such a…
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The Union of Entrepreneurship & Education for One Partner | Mark Kesler | #251
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Partner Mark Kesler became an entrepreneur early on in life through purchasing various residential real estate and owning 6 Subway franchises. He didn't know that God was preparing him to share his knowledge of business management with others, and one day that opportunity came. He was asked to sub in for a professor at Parkland College, revealing a…
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Episode 53 - Toronto Under Construction with Rafael Lazer from Almadev
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Almadev CEO Rafael Lazer joins the Toronto Under Construction podcast to discuss how he became a developer in Canada, the acquisition of Elad Canada Realty, financing real estate projects, solutions to Toronto's affordability problems and details about Almadev's vision for the future of Toronto. *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive …
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We Need to Talk About AI: A Benefit to Humanity? | Dr. Reggie Chandra | #250
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Partner Dr. Reggie Chandra is a leadership expert, trained in biblical studies, and an engineer by trade with five patents. He has been using AI in both of his businesses and is now creating an app to help authors write their books in under an hour. This episode is taken from a live webinar event where Reggie shares multiple facets of AI and how we…
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Episode 52 - Toronto Under Construction with Jason Birnboim from Beaux Properties
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President at Beaux Properties International, Jason Birnboim joins the Toronto Under Construction podcast to discuss the future of rental housing in Toronto including multi-family housing, high-density development, the current rental market, affordability and changes to Toronto's multiplex legislation. *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Exec…
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The Advocacy & Missional Work of CMDA | Mike Chupp & Jeff Barrows | #249
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Specials guests CEO Mike Chupp and Vice President of BioEthics and Public Policy Jeff Barrows, from the Christian Medical & Dental Association (CMDA), join Chuck Bryant. They share the incredible work being done to protect the Hippocratic rights of physicians and dentists, to serve in medical missions and more. You will want to know about this orga…
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Dinner Theater That Has Ministered to Over 9 Million Guests | Rick Klopcic | #248
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Partner Rick Klopcic carried the torch his parents started after they opened a supper club before they became Christians. After believing in Christ, the supper club became a way to minister to souls and to supply needs in collaboration with other ministries. Rick and his wife further expanded its reach by adding a theater and inviting professional …
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Two Partners Divinely Connect Through Another Partner | Diana Furr & Diane Belz | #247
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Diana Furr and Diane Belz were referred to Pinnacle Forum by other Partners. Listen to their life stories and learn how God brought about a connection to Pinnacle Forum and one another, finding themselves in a mentor/mentee coaching relationship. All the while, they were unaware that they were both members of Pinnacle Forum. There is no mistaking G…
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Partner Provides Christian Friendly Alternative Job Site | Mark Griffin | #246
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Partner Mark Griffin is paving the way for employment opportunities without fear of religious discrimination as the government seeks to reshape the business landscape. JobShepherd.com is currently available for free for job seekers and employers who want to ensure they are landing in healthy environments. Mark also lives out his Kingdom mission by …
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Episode 51 - Toronto Under Construction with Alex D’Orazio from Brixen Developments
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Alex D’Orazio from Brixen Developments joins episode 51 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast to discuss starting his own home building company with his partner Andrew Iacobelli, their development strategy in peripheral markets and how they are adapting and finding success in the communities they build in. *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting G…
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You Never Know Where a Connection Could Lead | Dale Micetic | #245
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Partner Dale Micetic was inspired by a recent Stewarding Your Influence episode around 3 gentlemen in a Forum discovering a collaboration opportunity through their passions. Dale also seeks out collaboration and likes to keep an ear to the ground, listening for opportunities he should be obedient in pursuing. You'll want to hear Dale's story and ho…
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Partner Pastors Cult Church for 7 Years, Finds True Salvation | Joel Rissinger | #244
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Partner Joel Rissinger thought he was saved early in life, but later realized that his faith was based on works, not grace. After a few career changes, he was invited to pastor Worldwide Church. He began to wrestle with the doctrine. Listen to his story and learn more about God's path for his life and where the journey has now taken him. Joel Rissi…
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Partner Betters Community through Realty Investing | Scot Clevenger | #243
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Partner Scot Clevenger has his hand in a few pots. His passion for providing affordable living has him in partnership with a realty group that buys apartment buildings. They renovate them and provide low-cost living through strategic stewardship of various resources. You'll want to listen to hear more about this, as well as about Scot's other passi…
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Ecclesia is a Movement, Not an Institution | Ford Taylor | #242
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Partner Ford Taylor is gifted in business consulting. He understands that thriving business culture and leadership transformation leads to more significant change in an entire city. We are to function with a Kingdom mindset Monday through Saturday and Sunday. So how do we genuinely create measurable change that spans our communities? You'll have to…
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Episode 50 - Toronto Under Construction with Jacob Iftah from Kin Capital Partners
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Jacob Iftah from Kin Capital Partners joins Toronto Under Construction for our 50th episode to discuss his expertise in investment banking, and how that has allowed him to create a successful business investing in and financing Toronto real estate projects. *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Executive Search*…
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Partner’s Restoration in New Marriage, Business & Finances | Tim Thomason | #241
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Partner Tim Thomason has an incredible story of faith and trust in God. The unexpected death of his wife and the collapse of his business led him to meditate repeatedly on the faithfulness of Job. Listen to Tim’s powerful testimony of resilient prayer over six months to be brought to a place of significant restoration in many areas of his life. He …
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Physical Therapy Practice Shows the Love of Jesus | Jeff Steckler | #240
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It is remarkable how one can demonstrate the love of Jesus through an ordinary business or practice. Christians were not meant to shelve their faith when they go to work. Learn how Partner Jeff Steckler unashamedly builds up his employees, even those of different faiths, through example and grace. His team is trained to go the extra mile to serve s…
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Episode 49 - Toronto Under Construction with Nick Macrae from Woodbourne Capital Management
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Nick Macrae from Woodbourne Capital Management joins episode 49 of the Toronto Under Construction podcast to discuss his roles at Avison Young, Brookfield Financial and HOOPP and shares his perspective on real estate investing, leasing and purpose built rentals, portfolio and asset management and more! *Sponsored by: BCGi Baron Consulting Group Exe…
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Prison Time for this Partner Ignites Reform of 13th AMEND | Craig Berkman | #239
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Partner Craig Berkman has had an incredible journey, including having personally known 6 U.S. presidents. Unfortunately, a few mismanaged financial decisions in his business led him to prison and to suffer the loss of his family and fortune. God was at work, however, and what appeared to be punishment was the loving discipline of God to bring Craig…
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