I first discovered Dominic on the Virgin Podcast series way back in 2015. It was the only podcast I had on my favourites list for years! Dominic is the world’s only financial writer and comedian. He's a regular contributor to MoneyWeek and the Financial Times and has authored umpteen books on Taxation, Bitcoin and the State. Hi passions include, be…

Producer, musician, luthier and composer Galeazzo Frudua is credited as being one of the main specialists in The Beatles vocals. As a trained Luthier from the Stradivarius School in Cremona, Italy, he revolutionised the making of one electric guitar that covered all the bases. It sold in its hundreds to some of the biggest rock stars in the world! …

How do you develop a smart app that can control 95% of the smart products that are currently on the market? The team at Smart Concepts think they’ve done it by keeping things simple, safe and easy to use. Listen as Christof and Christian, take us on the journey of trying to find seed money and how they got investors interested in their smart app in…

Michael is an enigma. Bespectacled in his beret and jaunty attire he hides a complex personality! He’s been a DJ, television/radio producer and appeared on stage with the best of them. He’s determined to continue to perform in to his twilight years. And nobody going to stop him! Listen as he takes us on a journey from war torn Romania to Canada via…

Have you ever heard the expression choose something light rather than something heavy? Russell says the bad stuff has served him the best over the years and he’s learnt to listen to the wind. In just over 8 years he’s become a painter extraordinaire, painting some of the most famous people in the world. However, he never forgets where he came from …

At 25 Sophie discovered a sister she didn’t know about. Even more shocking, her Dad was not her Dad! With a low paid job, no prospects, no money and no house, Sophie is the epitome of entrepreneurship. In less than 4 years she’s transformed her life and now helps medical students find more freedom, flexibility and financial independence with her co…

We need a revolution in the kitchen. Why? As spaces get smaller we need smarter designs that can take advantage of the flexible environment we live and work in. Nicole and Beat are hooking up with global investors to allow their “Wunderwerk Kitchen” to become the next digital product. Hear how a German car designer and the “red carpet lady” have te…

When you first meet Richard you are blown away by his clarity and amazing energy. Having been involved in call centres since the age of 27, what Richard doesn’t know about empathy and having a downright good time in the workplace, is not worth knowing. Don’t get me wrong, he’s no pushover as he competes with the likes of Amazon but at the same time…

Imagine not being able to read, write or even speak properly at the age of 13? Nadia my guest moved every 2 months to countless hotels, tents and hostels for most of her childhood, just to stay ahead of the Police and Social Services. Her father had left home. Her Mom was a con artist. How did she and her siblings survive? This is the story of abus…

How do you go from an idea on a napkin, to one of the most read articles on LinkedIn? Then create a thriving business off the back of it, to help re-humanize the toxic workplace. Ryan and David Brendel of Strategy of Mind have just published their first book “Think, Talk, Create”, aimed directly at the employee in the cubicle, looking at the corner…

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to mingle with “pop royalty’ from the 1960’s? Even better, Tony Bone tailor extraordinaire has rubbed shoulders with real royalty! He was at the centre of ‘swinging London’ and he knew it. Listen as he takes us on this nostalgic globe trotting trip around the world in 80 years. Don’t miss it! Welcome to …

Noise is endemic in social media. So how are you going to stand out? Simple. Employ Adam Rosen from the Email Outreach Company. Cold emailing can be the hardest channel to get results from. Adam achieves it by keeping it direct, to the point, being honest and genuine. His advice let the white space do it’s work! Welcome to the 62nd episode of my po…

What makes a great design? With no formal training Paul's journey has been one of learning on the job but keeping two thoughts foremost in his mind. Respect what the market wants and don’t let your ego get in the way. Being a child of the Chinese cultural revolution Paul was anxious to escape the shackles of the system in China and move to North Am…

Are you aware you have to track men and women differently? Terry Grant the original Mantracker is going to hit you right between the eyes with his wit and wisdom on the subject. Hard to think it’s been nearly 20 years since he became a top TV star and author. Listen as he takes us on this amazing journey of luck and determination under the backdrop…

Do you have any ‘First Field Dressings’? If so, you need to DM Will Blackburn and help him source ‘battle grade’ medical supplies for Ukraine. You never know, you may have some squirrelled away in a backpack from you last expedition. Listen as Legacy Box’s business development manager shows us how he can simplify the migration of any incompatible a…

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live without depression? Dr Yapko has the key. He’s going to give you some direction and explain why skills work better than pills. ‘Getting down’ is common but don’t ignore your own needs. Self care is not selfish. The goal is not to cure depression, it’s to learn how to manage your moods and don’t g…

Have you wondered what it would be like to practice law in 2 different countries and at the same time continue to survive a potentially fatal disease? That’s what Vickie has done and guess what? She still has a smile on her face! Has it been easy? Far from it. She needs $55,000 to continue her cancer treatment! As she said, she has too much to do a…

Do you know the legacy for all the pets we purchased during the COVID19 pandemic? According to Victoria and Miranda they believe many pets will be abandoned. A significant proportion will become unwell with fatal diseases. Others will have heightened anxiety, depression and behavioural issues. The Animal Files uncovers the myths surrounding animal …

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be left at 10 years old to fend for yourself? Or being gay in an outwardly hostile anti gay community? These are just some of the things that Rauldon has overcome on his journey to Canada as a refugee. Fast forward to 2021 and he now runs his own registered massage therapy business. Not only that, he's also …

When you first meet Mark you are captivated not just by his broad Yorkshire accent but his amazing energy to help people get things done. It’s infectious! Especially if you are podcaster. With the surname of Asquith, he has links to not only to British parliamentary royalty but American as well. If you want someone who knows how to build things peo…

Why did Alex have 100% employee attrition from 2015 to 2019? In business we only think of our own survival, not our team's. It’s a natural human trait. However, leaders cannot afford to create toxic cultures. Listen as Alex reinvented his business to help CEO’s create great cultures. The bonus? He hasn’t lost an employee since 2020. Welcome to the …

Do you suffer from resentment at work? Or maybe a weak narrative about your future? Kevin believes many people mistake resentment as powerlessness. It’s false. It’s a lack of creativity! There is a huge global conspiracy in helping entrepreneurs! In reality most of the help advertised does not make one ounce of difference. Live your life in the pur…

What is mindfulness? Trish sums it up as being present, focussing on what requires your focus and living with intentionality. Trish is the epitome of calm. Her passion is helping organizations and individuals reduce stress and anxiety through the use of mindfulness. We know it’s not as simple as that. Listen as Trish explains through the use of tra…

Have you ever thought about what data you should and shouldn’t share on the internet? Jordan X dispels the myth of who holds information on us. Unless you are top of the food chain it’s not the government. We hear about Climatebase the new website that connects people and companies in the climate business. Finally, we see how Jordan unleashes the m…

With a 30 year career in radio, Erik sees the wood from the trees. He knows instinctively what will and won’t work to make your podcast successful. His #1 recommendation? Learn how to develop a trusting relationship with your audience. Listen as he shows you how to leverage that trust, create a revenue and at the same time captivate them with great…

If you want to market your elite products to the world, the “red carpet lady” is the only way to go. Nicole believes a brand is not a brand without people, love, passion and telling a compelling story. Her motto? No Risk, No Fun! Listen as Nicole tells us how she survived the death of her first husband and narrowly avoided being killed herself. How…

Are we going to be enslaved by Artificial Intelligence? Cameron believes we will and it’s going to be sooner than you think! He’s also worried that as humans, if we don’t ‘upgrade’ then we are going to fall behind. Cameron knows we have the power and influence of the gods but what about the wisdom and clarity to get us to the desired experiences of…

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What is the transformation you offer? What values do you stand against? How have you gone about dispelling myths in your industry? Clarity and focus are two attributes Stephen offers in his business SGP Labs. He grows your social media presence and online marketing. Stephen admits himself, he’s not a good employee. So how did he manage one of the f…

As the former Director of Music at Stonar School in the UK, Nick has always been best placed to encourage budding musicians. Playing the piano from the age of five, he has an amazing knack of bringing music to life. A tough inner London school was his first teaching post but this only made his compositions more enduring, inspiring others to follow …

Are you having trouble getting you product financed? Are you still trying to get it to market? Listen as Justin takes us on a journey, developing, marketing and financing his super efficient fan for the Bitcoin and data mining industry. It came off the back of developing his flying car (eVTOL). We also hear how London Tech Week became his inspirati…

Who would have thought a finance and economics graduate would be the catalyst to making the best fruit wine in western Canada? Guarav is a third generation vintner who manages Maan Farms winery in Abbotsford, BC. After a devastating arson attack in 2014, the story could have ended very differently. Find out how the Maan family rose from the ashes t…

Ever had the situation where your job prospects or the market for what you do disappears? Is it possible to be a massage therapist and at the same time try a side gig in financial services? Jessica Silva thinks so. Hear how she managed to pivot her career on a sixpence. However, the journey was not without tragedy. Follow Jessica as she reveals som…

Helder truly believes to spark innovation in your employees you have to provide 3 things. The right resources, the right habitat and the right culture. Even more important than all of those is the motivation to get over the nostalgia and the halcyon days that are holding back your current culture. He’s on an international rescue mission to not only…

Wally has a passion for making things easy, interesting and engaging. After 32 years in the airline business he was shocked to discover that only 18% of pilots read the updates to their manuals! Is he surprised? No. To make things stick you have to excite your audience and deliver the message in a consistent and engaging way. His company, Basically…

Cynthia has been in the change business for 35 years. Does worry run your body? Do you feel out of control? Is your job like a moving airport walkway and it's coming to an end? Cynthia says don’t look for a job. Look for work! She’s going to repackage your competencies and help you fish in a broader pond. The aim? To rediscover your strengths and a…

In part 2 of my Interview with Nick Dunkerley of Hindenburg Systems, he talks candidly about the death of his wife Petina in Zambia and how that motivated Preben and him to launch Hindenburg on to the DAW market. We dive in to some of the unique features of 'Hindy' that leave most of the competition behind. Having kept their independence from day o…

Nick Dunkerley’s heart is in the right place when it comes to audio. With his colleague Preben at Hindenburg Systems he’s developed the most user friendly digital audio work (DAW) station on the market. The Danish National Broadcasting Corporation and community radio in Africa motivated him to bring accessible storytelling to the masses. If you are…

The MAPLE Business Council® seeds were first planted in Southern California with the intention of establishing a social network around Canadian expats. Today it's morphed in to a dynamic, well connected team of entrepreneurs and businesses focussed on increasing bilateral trade between the US and Canada. As the Executive Director of the BC chapter,…

I was inspired by Andrea’s propensity to organize and sort out other people's lives. No mean feat when you think how busy and cluttered our environment has become in the last 18 months. Andrea has an amazing knack of helping you love life again. Listen as she helps us to value the the organised environment with a plan and purpose. It’s not difficul…

In her book The Golden Thread, Holly Woods, PhD shows readers that their own nuanced one-of-a-kind purpose is right there in front of them, waiting to be discovered. Listen to its whispers and let it guide you to a more fulfilling and impactful life. Find that hard to believe? Well listen as Holly takes us on a journey of self discovery. Will you f…

The Canadian federal elections are on September 20th, 2021. With little media coverage of the People’s Party of Canada, Maxime Bernier, the leader of the PPC has to hit the road to reach out to his constituents. The rally turn outs have been phenomenal! Max’s view is that freedom is only one vote away. If you do not exercise your right to to vote i…

In business how do you scale the money summit, enjoy the climb and feel part of the experience? How do you know when not to spend money on social media, consulting and branding? More importantly how do you get the confidence to take the next leap of faith in your business? Listen as Larry Kaul takes us on a frank and honest journey of self explorat…

In the last 15 years the print industry has endured changes that have sent many printing firms to the wall. Interviewing Bryce and hearing how passionate he is about an industry that’s not sexy or glamorous allows you to believe that traditional printing still has a future. Royal Printers are well on the road to being eco friendly. Paper made from …

If you have not heard about Tom Matty then I would urge you to review the first episode of On Another Track. Being the first at things is in Tom’s DNA. He’s outspoken, passionate and more importantly angry! Why you may ask? Listen as he sets out his agenda for being a PPC candidate for the Griesbach area here in Edmonton Alberta, Canada for the up …

The Wright brothers undertook their first powered flight in 1903. Fast forward to 2021 and we introduce you to Justin McAfee. Imagine a Howard Hughes character meshed with Richard Branson. He’s developing the Wright One engine, a new electric flight power technology that’s ready to conquer the eVTOL world! As a serial entrepreneur he’s bold, confid…

If you have left school with no qualifications then the working world can look bleak. Not so in Don’s case. He used his experience in playing computer games and solving programming problems to help launch his career as a cyber security engineer. Listen as he give great advice on not only protecting your personal computer from virus attacks but pote…

Tamara carries you along with her infectious energy. With an amazing perspective on organising peoples lives, her affordable supplemental accident and sickness coverage will fit your budget. Having a young family in tow, she has carved a career in cake making, personal organising and now as an agent for Combined Insurance. You can't help but be inv…

It takes a special person to lose his mother, have his business fold and see his wife walk out, all in the space of 10 days! One of Yermi’s beliefs is that we have to work on ourselves first. Only then can we help others find their next step. He sees challenges as a perspective. He believes we must go through the hardships of life to make the days …

I got to know Vanessa through trying to navigate the murky waters of the UK pension system. I was desperate for any advice. Nobody wanted to talk to me! Vanessa saved the day and got me on the right track. Working exclusively with British nationals in Canada, she helps expats structure their pensions and investments in the most tax-efficient way. F…