The Glasshouse is a home for live music lovers. It’s a place where you can hear rock legends or pop icons on the same night as folk trios or opera singers. Where new musicians are nurtured and showcased on the same stages as platinum-selling performers. And where youth choirs and tambourine-shaking toddlers practise in the same spaces as our acclaimed orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia.
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No sector or region is immune from challenges. Each episode we visit a different UK location, putting a client in the frame. Get insights to inspire your own business as we delve into the issues they’ve faced – and the big picture strategies that led to success. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England (Company No. 1026167) with its registered office at 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP. Barclays Bank PLC is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority, and regulated by the Financial ...
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TOM KC Based in the electronic hotbed that is, and always has been, the city of Leeds, Tom KC is earning himself a name as a prodigious new house talent and as someone with a genuine DJ know-how. Starting out playing at private and underground parties, he quickly earned himself many fans for his finely balanced sets and viciously interwoven grooves. Promoters have been so impressed with Tom’s skills they have invited him to play at various venues in and around Leeds leading to many successfu ...
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Bringing you House Music, Vocal House, Progressive House, Classic House, Retro House this is CJ Huckerby's Archive of DJ sets, Radio shows and Podcasts.
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Leon Goren, President and CEO of North America's premier peer network and advisory community, PEO Leadership, brings together business leaders to share stories, best practices and learnings with the rest of the community, and help us think through the unprecedented challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. In short segments, Snippets delivers answers to important questions and provides inspiration and uplift in a time of change. Learn more at https://peo-leadership.com/.
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‘Mind your business’ with SAMH in Glasgow
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Founded in 1923 by pioneering psychiatrist Dr Kate Fraser, SAMH is a mental health charity built on change-making foundations. Adapting to meet rising service demands across Scotland's local communities, Billy Watson, Chief Executive, joins us on this episode to discuss the charity's new audience-focused strategy and objectives. Having just reached…
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‘Powering change’ with OE Electrics in Wakefield
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Starting out as a distributor in the office furniture space, OE Electrics have evolved - through investment, acquisition and ambition - to become a manufacturer that’s reshaping how we think about power and charging solutions. From lecture halls to airport lounges and beyond, their goal is to enable people to charge their devices wherever they can …
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‘Leading from the front’ with R Collard Group in Hook
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From humble beginnings as a mechanic on his family’s pig farm, Robert Collard started out with nothing more than a set of spanners to his name. Utilising his mechanical know-how, combined with a focused, disciplined mindset honed through his racing career, he has built his business to become one of the leading demolition contractors in the UK and l…
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‘Designed for success’ with Tailored Image in Belfast
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With a decline in Northern Ireland’s textile and garment industry, Celia & Bernard Birt had a decision to make – move overseas to follow the opportunities or create their own at home. More than 25 years later, they are managing their own successful business specialising in corporate uniform design across a number of diverse industries. So, pin back…
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‘Adventure Island chronicles’ with Stockvale Group in Southend-on-Sea
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Get ready for an adrenaline-packed ride into the world of Philip Miller MBE – owner and CEO of the Stockvale Group. With a number of diverse, but linked, businesses - including the iconic Adventure Island theme park, bars & restaurants, a ‘zooquarium’, Radio Essex, and a property development portfolio - he shares his thoughts and experiences on the…
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CJ Huckerby - Strings and Things - Studio Mix - 25-5-24
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Hour long studio mix full of strings.. and things ;) 90's dance music for your listening pleasureBy CJ Huckerby
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‘Doing it the Ripley way’ with Little Ripley Day Nurseries in North Birmingham
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In 1987, when district nurse, Ruth Appleby, was looking toplace her children into childcare, she saw an opportunity in her local area. 36 years later, her business operates 16 nurseries, each with a good or outstanding rating from Ofsted. As well as working with a number of family members, she maintains a very loyal workforce and even employs staff…
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Career Advancements and Shifts in the Talent Market with Glasshouse Systems' Alex Talmor
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Tune in as Leon chats with Alex Talmor, the President of the Canadian Operations at GlassHouse Systems, a North American company that provides IT infrastructure, security, cloud, and managed services for large corporations and governments. Starting as a sales executive, Alex rose in the ranks, becoming President in 2022. He offers key insights into…
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Algonquin Capital's Raj Tandon on Fixed Income Investments & his Journey from Mathematician to Entrepreneur
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Join us in today's Snippets episode as Raj Tandon shares his unexpected leap from the world of philosophy and mathematics to the banking industry and the founding of Algonquin Capital. Raj also provides insights into the intricacies of fixed-income investing and their role in diversification and wealth preservation. Beyond his professional endeavor…
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‘Transforming the past for the future’ with Tudor Hotels Collection in Bodmin
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What happens when a passion for history and storytelling collides with the hospitality & leisure industry? Rob Cox, CEO, talks to us about the development of the heritage sites in their collection, including the trials and rewards of transforming an 18th century derelict prison into a luxury hotel and visitor attraction. The ethos of this business …
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‘Setting the right tone’ with The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead
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This cultural music venue based in the north east of England is run as a charity for music lovers of all sorts, but it can’t rely on tickets sales alone. It needs to provide a diversified offering and evolve to remain relevant to audiences young and old. Sara Vening, Director of Finance and People at The Glasshouse ICM talks to us about the busines…
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‘Navigating change’ with Mala Engineering Limited in London
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From economic recessions, wars and a global pandemic, to developing technology, sustainability and diversity opportunities, there are multiple challenges and changes in the wider world that businesses need to navigate. We speak to Lee Spong, Financial Director of Mala Engineering, about her experiences – not just about how Mala is evolving for the …
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Anticipating Labour Market Trends with David King, Senior Managing Director at Robert Half
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In this Snippets episode, David King, Senior Managing Director for Canada and South America at Robert Half—the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm—takes us on a deep dive into the post-pandemic landscape of talent recruitment and labor markets. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve an…
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Investment Portfolio Management for Today’s Market with RPIA’s Liam O’Sullivan
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Ready to enhance your investment strategy? Tune in as Leon sits down with Liam O’Sullivan, Principal Co-Head of Client Portfolio Management at RPIA. An expert in alternative investments and risk management, Liam shares insight on managing an investment portfolio, current market paradigm shifts, the crucial role of fixed income, and the importance o…
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‘Building a team for growth’ with Lake Chemicals & Minerals Limited in Redditch
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When you’re growing a company, you need the right team around you. But how do you evolve and build that team to keep pace with the company’s progression? What strategies can you put in place to ensure the team moves forward with a shared mindset that allows the business to flourish? On this episode, Steven Cartlidge, Managing Director, talks to us …
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‘Diversifying the risk’ with Wemyss Development Company in Edinburgh
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The Wemyss business has been operating not just through the generations, but through the centuries too. So, what’s the family secret to success? In this episode, William Wemyss talks openly about the history of the business and their approach to risk management, growth and sustainability. Tracing back to the 16th century, the business has more rece…
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Episode 6 – Making Tracks with Bradley Kulisic
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Listen to the sixth and final episode of our new six-part podcast series, Making Tracks.Bradley Kulisic from Singing Light Music talks to music leaders Holly and Frankie about music management, marketing and distribution. Bradley has worked with artists and independent record labels since 2002. His DIY ethic was shaped by working with Dischord, Sou…
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Episode 5 – Making Tracks with Lee Robinson
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For the second last episode in our Making Tracks podcast series, Lisa talks to music producer and DJ Lee Robinson. We find out more about his career, how he got started and his advice to anyone making and performing electronic music.Making Tracks, is our new six-part podcast series, a podcast from behind the production desk, for songwriters and mus…
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Episode 4 – Making Tracks with Joe and Hannah
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Listen to the fourth episode of our new six-part podcast series, Making Tracks, a podcast from behind the production desk, for songwriters and music producers who are ready to step into the studio.Music leaders Holly and Frankie chat to Joe and Hannah who recently attended the Making Tracks course. Joe plays guitar and sings, does a lot of busking,…
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Episode 3 – Making Tracks with Claire Dupree
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In the third episode of our new six-part Making Tracks podcast series, Lisa is joined by Claire Dupree, editor of North East-based monthly alt. music and culture magazine NARC. Claire regularly supports musicians to help them get to grips with the world of marketing, press and promotion. She offers tips on press release writing, the logistics of ho…
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Episode 2 – Making Tracks with Maius Mollis
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Making Tracks, is our new six-part podcast series, a podcast from behind the production desk, for songwriters and music producers who are ready to step into the studio.Join music producer and educator Lisa Murphy and team as they lift the lid on the North East music industry by interviewing people working directly in the industry about how they use…
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Episode 1 – Making Tracks, let’s get started
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Listen to our new six-part podcast series, Making Tracks, a podcast from behind the production desk, for songwriters and music producers who are ready to step into the studio.In this series, join music producer and educator Lisa Murphy and her team as they lift the lid on the North East music industry by interviewing people working directly in the …
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Join me down at the Beaverworks in Leeds on 11th november 2023 for Rejuvenation 'out of control' Featuring over 40 DJs across 5 arenas with laser shows and a dedicated chill out area Wristbands are still on sale at https://www.rejuvenation.me, on skiddle or from jumbo records in Leeds and priced at £25 Book your place on the dancefloor and get read…
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'Fit for the challenge' with BLK BOX in Belfast
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When his local Gaelic football team received less-than-ideal support from a gym equipment supplier, it sparked an idea in Greg Bradley. In just 11 years, he has built a business that now serves some of the biggest global sports brand names, as well as many elite sports clubs. We delve into the challenges faced along the way and explore the strategi…
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Transitioning from Big Tech to SME Entrepreneurship with Whitecap's Dan Carmichael
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In this episode, Leon chats with Dan Carmichael, the president of Whitecap. Dan tells us about his motivations for leaving a 20-year-long big corporate job at Dell Technologies to join the small business world. Leon and Dan discuss staying on the forefront of emerging technology and Dan gives advice to business leaders on getting involved with AI. …
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'Preparing for the next stage' with Precious Homes in Hemel Hempstead
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In this episode, Mitesh Dhanak – founder of Precious Homes – takes us on his career journey, from his own beginnings in banking, to opening his first learning disability home, and now to the day-to-day running of over sixty units nationwide. We explore the challenges facing the healthcare sector and, importantly, howMitesh has navigated these by cr…
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'Resilience' with Gwalia Healthcare in Cardiff
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From the loss of a major customer, to the devastation caused by Storm Dennis and then straight onto Covid-19, Rod Parker, Managing Director of Gwalia Healthcare, tells us about the most stressful period of his life. Listen to his captivating story of resilience and hear how he found opportunities in adversity to grow his business and thrive.…
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'A family-run business' with Gordano Support Group in Bristol
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In this episode, we explore the dynamics of a family-run business with Jonathan Bull, Director. As part of the 2nd generation, he shares his experiences of evolving the business for growth whilst staying true to the values set by the founder. We also touch on Jon’s passion for sustainability and how he’s bringing the rest of the team on that journe…
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'Funding an acquisition' with Evolve in Wigan
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When Evolve acquired a new business, it fast-forwarded growth by three years and improved the service they could offer customers compared to the organic growth route. In this episode, CEO Alan Stephenson-Brown shares open and honest insight on what the process really involved. Has your business got what it takes?…
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Growing a Business from Limited Capital with CMI Financial Group's Bryan Jaskolka
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Bryan Jaskolka is a serial entrepreneur and the visionary founder and CEO of the CMI Financial Group. Bryan is a driving force in the Canadian private lending and mortgage financing industries and has been recognized for his leadership and innovation. CMI is Canada’s premier private mortgage lender, a leading provider of mortgage funding and invest…
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Creating an Engaging and Equitable Workplace with Earth Rated's Abby Gnanendran
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Abby Gnanendran is the CEO and co-founder of Earth Rated, a B Corp-certified company that provides dog lovers with eco-friendly poop bags. In this Snippets episode, Abby tells us how Earth Rated grew from a direct-to-consumer ‘pet project’ to serving 4.5 million people daily worldwide. Earth Rated stands out with its dedication to a supportive, per…
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CJ Huckerby - POSITIVA Classics - Dance 2 Trance Vinyl Mix
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Little Postiva records mix I did on the trusty old Technics. Start off Housey and end up Trancey! Records played are in the thumbnail/artwork :) Hope you enjoyBy CJ Huckerby
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Glasshouse Show LIVE on LDC Radio, Leeds // 11-6-22 (House & Electro)
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Here is the full show when I joined Stephan Groove on the Glasshouse show, LIVE on LDC Radio, Leeds. Steph is on for the first hour and then its me taking you through to the endBy CJ Huckerby
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CJ Huckerby @ Rejuvenation AllDayer - 6-8-22 (OLD SKOOL and HOUSE)
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On 6th August in the height of the summer I opened the Rejuvenation AllDayer down at the Beaverworks in Leeds. An hour of bouncy vocal house tunes from the mid 90'sBy CJ Huckerby
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Managing a Family Business with Brian Cotter
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Brian Cotter is the President of Durham Artificial Grass (established 2018) and Lloyd’s Grounds Management Professionals (established 1963). He and Leon discuss the lessons he’s learned growing a family business and the effects of climate change, employee shortage, and COVID-19 on both his well-established business and new but rapidly growing busin…
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Three Winning Sales Factors with Glenn Poulos
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Glenn Poulos is the Co-Founder, Vice President, and General Manager of Gap Wireless Inc. He has 30 plus years of experience in sales and has started and sold two successful companies. He has also just published his first book 'Never Sit in the Lobby: 57 Winning Sales Factors to Grow Business and Build a Career Selling.' In this episode, Glenn and L…
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Direct to Consumer Branding with VIVA Scandinavia’s Peng Lin
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Leon sits down with Peng Lin, CEO and founder of VIVA Scandinavia, a consumer-centric glassware and accessories brand. Peng has a wealth of experience in manufacturing high-end products and managing consumer and sales data. Peng and Leon discuss Peng's unique background, his entrance into the glassware market, and why Kickstarter is such a powerful…
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Labour and Employment Lawyer on Vaccine Mandates and Back to Work Polices: Michael Sherrard of Sherrard Kuzz
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Leon sits down with Michael Sherrard, recognized as one of Canada’s leading employment and labour lawyers, to talk about the return to work, both in terms of legal mandates but also social and moral ones: how do we best support our employees health and safety, while seeking to build company connection? Michael also wades into the murky waters of va…
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The Future of Cannabis-Infused Beverages and Addressing Generational Gaps with truss beverages' Scott Cooper
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Scott Cooper made the move a year ago from Molson Coors to the start up, truss beverages, to reimagine what the cannabis market could look like. An experienced business leader, marketer and innovator with a track record of breathing new life into businesses & brands and unlocking new opportunities, Scott brings great insight into his new chosen pat…
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Mike Speed + CJ Huckerby - React Radio Oldskool Takeover - LDC Radio 97.8FM Sunday 20/6/21 - 3-5pm
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This is the recording of the React Radio Oldskool Takeover Show on LDC Radio 97.8FM, Hosted by Mike Speed on 20/6/21 I joined mike in the studio for the final hour of the show which is the Club mix featuring the last song of the nightBy CJ Huckerby
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Big Predictions for Retail with the Visionary Les Mandelbaum, CEO of Umbra
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Les Mandelbaum, CEO of Umbra and long-time member of PEO Leadership has not only been predicting the reinvention of the retail industry, he and his global team have been executing their vision of a digital economy for many years. Umbra has transformed itself from a primarily retail-driven platform to one of the world’s leading houseware companies w…
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The End of Combustion Vehicles with Novx Systems' Keith Beckley
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Keith Beckley, CEO of Novx Systems, long-time member of PEO Leadership, physicist, engineer and climate activist, talks passionately about his “night gig” – following the EV industry. Keith took delivery of the 2nd Tesla Model S in Canada and spends his nights actively learning everything about EVs and the energy industry. Thinking about purchasing…
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Glasshouse Show - LIVE on LDC Radio // 15-5-21
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This is my set from my guest spot on the Glasshouse show on LDC Radio on 15/5/21 Funky and old skool vibes for an hour :D xBy CJ Huckerby
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Tips for Recruiting Top Candidates and Keeping Employees Around with Stafflink Solutions' Tim Collins
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Master cyclist and longtime PEO member, Tim Collins, joins Leon Goren on the Snippets podcast to talk about the world of recruiting - now in the period of looking beyond the pandemic. Tim is the CEO and founder of Stafflink is a boutique IT staffing company in Toronto, Canada, which helps companies hire mobile web developers, project managers, data…
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All in the Family with Goemans Appliances' with Jason Goemans
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What is it like to work in the family business? How do you make it your own and work with confidence and autonomy? Jason Goemans of Goemans Appliances joins Leon to talk about how his mentor and father, the late and great Tony Goemans, enabled him to succeed in his role. Jason also discusses how his business has adapted and grown tremendously amids…
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From a Multinational to the Canadian Marketplace with GNI's Bill Maginas
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Leon Goren speaks with GNI's CEO, Bill Maginas, who made the transition in the fall of 2020 from the large multinational Johnson Controls to the Canadian firm, Great Northern Insulation. Bill discusses the challenges and opportunities of making the switch and what his experience has been working with fewer resources and bringing new employees onboa…
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Launching a Bold Marketing Strategy for Post-COVID Life with Church + State's Robin Whalen
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President & CEO of Church + State, Robin Whalen, joins Leon to talk about the past year in her business and how companies are differentiating themselves by moving past marketing cliches and offering their customers a clear vision and set of values. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership…
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How Government Relief Spending May Impact Taxes With RSM's Sam Tabrizi
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Many of our members are wondering how government relief spending may change what happens at tax time. Leon Goren speaks with Sam Tabrizi of RSM to figure out what the next 12-24 months might look like for addressing the deficit, including changes to Capital Gains and other measures. With more than 12 years of experience handling key taxation portfo…
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Keeping to the Core Mission: Onboarding as Direct Access to Leadership with RSM's Rhonda Klosler
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As the national chief operating officer of RSM Canada, Rhonda Klosler oversees the firm’s finance, human resources and growth initiatives. In a conversation with Leon about how she has envisioned leadership in the COVID era, Rhonda brings years of experience in keeping core to the mission of a company, while being open to the new ideas brought forw…
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'Don't Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste' with Salus Global's Malcolm Eade
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After joining Salus Global Corporation, Malcolm Eade implemented a vision and culture for success that grew business bookings to an unprecedented $15 million. Together, they instituted a robust performance management system and concentrated organizational focus towards excellence in customer experience. In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with M…
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