Best Matthew Donnelly & Chad Banman Podcasts (2024)

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Rainbows and Sunshine in a Merger... Not a chance with Erin Holowach 57:41

12M ago57:41

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#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 …

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Authentic connection to the Community with Reed Clarke, CEO of the Edmonton Stingers 58:26

1y ago58:26

58:26

#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 experi…

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Curtis Crouse high performing cultures are not for everyone 56:59

1y ago56:59

56:59

#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 hum…

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Ryan Risling 1:04:22

1+ y ago1:04:22

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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 Edmonton Instagram: @entrepreneursofedmonton Facebook: @entrepreneursofedmonton LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/co…

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He is the International Man of Mystery -Jeff Sundquist 54:25

1+ y ago54:25

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#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 Autocrat…

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Bryan Smith of Bluetrain talks having a Global Mindset, the strength of your network & making decisions around people 53:07

1+ y ago53:07

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#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…

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Manufacturing Relationships with Neil Rasmussen 58:34

1+ y ago58:34

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#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 positio…

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How to make a difference through Loyalty with Ken Braget 1:09:36

2y ago1:09:36

1:09:36

#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 o…

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Getting Results with Jeff Tetz 59:50

2y ago59:50

59:50

#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 …

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KEEN Mind with Matt Aubin 56:00

2y ago56:00

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#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 d…

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Building Blue Ocean with Stephen Petasky 56:37

2y ago56:37

56:37

#030: What does a Northern Fishing Lodge, a Hawaiian Residence, Tuscany, and the Maya Riviera all have in common? According to Luxus Group founder Stephen Petasky, these projects are all part of Luxus' "Blue Ocean" strategy - a new way of delivering value with little competition! How do you attract investors, attract the right people for the team, …

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Building the Family Business with Mike Arndt 57:28

2y ago57:28

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#029: What is it like to work with your family members? How do you manage relationships, roles, and duties? How do you ensure work stays at work? Where do you go to get help and resources to turn your business into a powerful market contender? Mike Arndt from Urbis Infill Homes joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton Podcast! Mike takes us on a dive in…

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"EVERYBODY NEEDS VIDEO!" with Jesse Szymanski 1:04:05

2y ago1:04:05

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**Trigger Warning** - Episode includes mentions of severe burnout, depression, and suicide. #028: Jesse Szymanksi, Founder and CEO of Modern Muse Media joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton Podcast! Jesse's incredible journey starts with making home videos with her grandparent's camera to becoming the executive producer for many Canadian TV shows inc…

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Samdesk: Pivoting to Success 1:04:11

2y ago1:04:11

1:04:11

#027: Samdesk CEO and COO James Neufeld and Ashlyn Bernier join the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast. James shares his journey of being true to himself and receiving a $50,000 investment from a boss he just quit to start his own business. Have you ever felt that your product or service was worth so much that when you told the client what you thoug…

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Shawn Kanungo: The Bold One 1:11:01

2y ago1:11:01

1:11:01

#026: Shawn Kanungo joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast. Shawn shares his journey from a stable career at Deloitte to becoming the "Best Virtual Keynote Speaker" as ranked by Forbes. What is "Disruption" and the "Creator Economy"? How can we leverage our own personal brands? How will a NFT impact the future of the internet? Why is a traditi…

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Business Bites Ep. 2 - Critical Function Structures 21:09

2y ago21:09

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So you have your Mission, Vision and Values established. But how do we accomplish those? Critical function structure is used to identify what functions inside the organization are needed to achieve the vision. What departments are needed? What are the deliverables within those departments? What are the roles and responsibilities that correspond to …

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Jacqueline Jacek and the Chocolate Factory 55:12

2y ago55:12

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#025: Jacqueline Jacek from Jacek Chocolate Couture joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast. Jacqueline's vision of an award-winning, joy-bringing business came to her on a beach in New Zealand, and the rest is history! Join us as we discuss pursuing your passion, starting a business and mitigating risk, and creating a career that brings joy to…

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"Oops-itunities" with Christa Jones 58:57

2y ago58:57

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#024: Christa Jones from Rose City Professional Organizing joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast. Christa shares her journey from being a successful realtor in Ft. McMurray to founding Rose City Professional Organizing after finding the market gap. A fervent consumer of podcasts, Christa is a lifelong learner and encourages you to be the same…

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Business Bites Ep. 1 - Vision, Mission, and Values 24:40

2+ y ago24:40

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Chad and Matt are back with a new segment, where they aim to explore and discuss a relevant business topic in 20 minutes! Vision, Mission, and Values Chad and Matt dive into the basics of business. Learn how to define your personal mission statement, how to align business goals with personal goals, and live your values both personally and professio…

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Controlling Your Chaos with Ashley Janssen 47:40

2+ y ago47:40

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#023: Ashley Janssen from Code and Effect, and Tadum joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast. Ashley shares her stories as a woman in the tech industry, creating businesses that suit your lifestyle, and living in the moment. As a Productivity Consultant, Ashley encourages good habits and attitudes that make Task Management - not Time Management…

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"One Day You'll Understand" with Chris Micetich 53:46

2+ y ago53:46

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#022: Chris Micetich from Brass Dome Ventures and Fedora Pharmaceuticals joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast. Chris shares his stories of working in his dad's company as well as dealing with foreign companies. Chris is never without a back-up plan; a strategy that has proved invaluable. Connect with us! Entrepreneurs of Edmonton Instagram: …

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Turning Your Passion Into Money with Jay Downton 1:08:02

2+ y ago1:08:02

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#021: Jay Downton from Oilersnation, The Nation Network, Oodle Noodle, and River Valley Company joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast. Jay is a passionate Edmontonian! He discusses his role of creating a multi-million dollar internet community that formed out of a shared passion for hockey and the city of Edmonton. Building a connected commun…

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Hidden Treasures: Finding Business Opportunities with Clinton Beck 59:06

2+ y ago59:06

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#020: Clinton Beck from Beck Antiques and Jewelry joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast to talk about his journey of selling old pop bottles to creating an empire of antique stores, electronic cleaning services, high-tech business security, and even taxidermy. Clinton shares a wide variety of engaging stories from creating a successful busine…

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"Discipline" Is My Favourite Word 54:09

2+ y ago54:09

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#019: Saher Ghattas from Flawless Inbound joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast to talk about his story of leaving an executive role in a multi-billion dollar company to forge his own path. Saher talks about getting support from those around you, business roles, building the right team and three crucial lessons he learned in his first three y…

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Celebrate 90 Days with Mike Schoenberger 55:48

2+ y ago55:48

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#018: Mike Schoenberger from Sunco Communication & Installation joins the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast to talk about his story of taking over the family business, instilling lasting values, and not giving into fear. Mike shares some sage advice - "just start" and "join communities". Join us as we climb the proverbial Business Mountain with Mik…

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Investing in a Healthy Mind feat. Sophie Gray 53:19

2+ y ago53:19

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#017: Sophie Gray from Dive Thru discusses her rapidly successful start as a social media influencer, looking after your mental health, and the process of finding investors. Join the Entrepreneurs of Edmonton podcast as we take a dive thru the world of venture capital funding inequalities, picking yourself up after a "no", and loving your business …

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A 50-Year Plan to Conquer the World 59:11

2+ y ago59:11

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#016 Geoff Stewart from Rig Hand Distillery recounts his journey from dental hygiene to tattoos, to becoming one of the first distilleries in Alberta! Geoff is charting out a course to topple Smirnoff as King of the Distillers, while maintaining the craft principles that Rig Hand runs by. Join us as we discuss the different stages of business, grow…

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Spies, Pies, and a Family Farm 1:01:33

2+ y ago1:01:33

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#015 Jacquie Fenske from Fifendekel reminisces on her journey of career aspirations and family enterprise from opening, to growth, to leaving a legacy. Join us as we discuss saying "yes" , doing more with less, networking and being active in your business community! Connect with us! Entrepreneurs of Edmonton Instagram: @entrepreneursofedmonton Face…

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What happens when you focus on the wrong things 1:05:27

2+ y ago1:05:27

1:05:27

#014 Shawn Turcotte from HomeInstead shares his journey of entrepreneurship. How the first 5 years looked dramatically different from next 5 years. When Shawn started to focus on the right things he started to see growth of 40% year over year. Listen to how Shawn changed his perspective.By Matthew Donnelly & Chad Banman

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Employee Engagement Program; the Ultimate plan for employee engagement 51:02

3y ago51:02

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#013 Steven Knight from Mosaic joins us today and shares his philosophy on building a connected team. Treat your employees like they are human and growth becomes easy. You have to listen to find out more. Come join us. Connect with Steven: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenwknight/ https://www.getmosaic.ca/…

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Growing your social media influence with a 3 time best Canadian Podcast nominee Karly Polkosnik 58:50

3y ago58:50

58:50

#012 Your girl Karly Polkosnik joins us today to talk about social media influencers. AS someone who has grown her audience to over 400K people she has found a way to authentically connect to her audience. Join us as she describes her struggles and triumphs of growing a connected community. Connect with Karly below: Instagram @yourgirlkarly Tik Tok…

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Liam Murphy you S.O.B!!! 53:53

3y ago53:53

53:53

#011 Liam Murphy of Fireball Equipment joins us today. He is definitely a S.O.B. Son of the boss. Liam is the President of Fireball Equipment and is a second generation operator. We explore the dynamics of growing up in a family business and how nothing is just handed out. Also we discuss how one decision almost took this company to extinction.…

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Culture: sacrifice everything for your people according to Alvin Pyke of TitanLogix 1:05:41

3y ago1:05:41

1:05:41

#010 The journey for Alvin was not a straight line to success. Alvin's journey from dropping out of high school to joining the army to dating the daughter of Syncrude with dreams of taking over the company.. It is a wild ride that led him to raising enough money to acquire a $24M business and becoming nominated for Entrepreneur of the year. Come al…

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When your first business decision loses all your money, how do you recover with Dallas McLennan 53:11

3y ago53:11

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#009 Laugh along side us with Dallas McLennan. He is a very funny person but always felt like he was different. Always challenging things. He was a disrupter as a child. Not a behavior child but someone who always tried to do things his own way. He is a disrupter by nature and has taken that approach into his business. Listen along and enjoy his hu…

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Business is a jigsaw Puzzle with Bruce Kirkland of Lexus of Edmonton 59:59

3y ago59:59

59:59

#008 Bruce Kirkland from Lexus of Edmonton built this dealership on completely different principles than any other dealership. A people first approach, a hospitality approach, a relationship first approach. So different from anyone else in his industry. Come listen to how he built Edmonton's leading marketshare luxury dealership.…

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Gay Derk - Random Acts of Kindness 44:04

3y ago44:04

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#007 blows our minds with how Gay Derk got involved in Derk's Formal and Bridal Fantasy. Walk with us as she talks about being a leader and how important listening to other people can be. It doesn't matter if those young people are millennials or even younger. Gay describes the pitfalls of expanding too fast and how random acts of kindness really p…

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Blaine MacMillan - The peaks are great but the valleys you need to plan for 45:19

3y ago45:19

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#006 Wow, Blaine MacMillan of Cowan graphics takes us on a roller coaster ride of entrepreneurship that spans over 40 years. The mindset of never say "NO" has been a building block for Blaine that has enabled him to complete projects that others couldn't do. It has created variety in workflow of the team and shaped their ability to be flexible and …

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Being computer illiterate didn't stop this dynamo from running her own IT company. 56:29

3y ago56:29

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#005 Join us with Catherine Vu, Founder of Pro-Active IT on a journey that starts as a new immigrant and fry girl at McDonalds to living her dream of running a business that affords her the time she wants to travel and create amazing relationships. Catherine attacks her fears head on, doing this podcast was exactly that. She didn't want to do it bu…

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Angela Armstrong - finding your humanity as a leader 1:07:24

3y ago1:07:24

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Episode 004 is with Angela Armstrong from Prime Capital. Today's episode details her desire for constant change, diversity and her ability to not sit on yesterday's successes. Angela talks about her insatiable curiosity as one of the main drivers to her success. This episode touches on failure and being able to do that in a save space and learning …

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Interview with Serial Entrepreneur Chris LaBossiere 58:33

3+ y ago58:33

58:33

#003 Interview with Chris LaBossiere of Local Waste in Edmonton. This episode dives into creating a survival mindset, developing the skills and knowledge needed to be entrepreneur without any risk and of course Chris's Biggest mistake as an entrepreneur. Join usBy Matthew Donnelly & Chad Banman

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Betting it all with Jan van Bruggen, CEO of Barricades and Signs 50:53

3+ y ago50:53

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#002 Chad Banman and Matthew Donnelly interview Jan van Bruggen the CEO of Barricades and Signs. Today's episode is filled with Early day challenges and defining moments that many entrepreneurs face as well as Jan's biggest failure throughout his tenure with Barricades and Signs.By Matthew Donnelly & Chad Banman

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Welcome to Entrepreneurs of Edmonton - Interview with Richard Pierson of Halloween Alley 43:11

3+ y ago43:11

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#001 Chad Banman and Matthew Donnelly interview Richard Pierson from Halloween Alley. Richard is a former President of EO, Entrepreneurs Organization as well as a former Entrepreneur of the Year. Richard provides insights in how relationships have been instrumental in his development as a leader and how your peer group can be critical to your growt…

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