228 Become the BEST in your Industry & Stand Out from your Competitors w/ April Dunford
Everyday, people choose to spend money with your business for a REASON.
Do you know what that reason is?
Are you clear on that thing that sets you apart from your competitors?
My guess is that many of you listening are thinking, well I kinda know… I think… I could figure it out.
But without clear positioning right now, you are leaving money on the table while your customers choose to work with a competitor, because they don’t know what sets you apart.
Let’s not let that happen any longer.
April Dunford is a globally recognized leader in positioning and she has a deep curiosity about what makes the difference between a winning product and a loser.
And she’s here today to share exactly how we can ALL become winners, through proper positioning.
226 Your Excitement Towards Your Business Is Contagious | Emma Stern, Co-Founder of Felix Health
This week, we are chatting with Emma Stern, co-founder and chief operating officer of Felix Health, Canada’s first end-to-end digital healthcare platform—from diagnosis to delivery, we make it easy to get prescription treatments.
Emma is a force and someone to watch, a true visionary and perfect fit for this podcast.
What stood out most to me in our conversation was the line about “If your excitement is contagious, people cannot help but get on board.”
225 How to Find a Career you LOVE | Devon Turcotte
Today I’m chatting with Devon Turcotte, a Certified Career Strategies and the owner and founder of Careerified, a career exploration service.
Devon is doing really important work in our world, which involves helping GenZ to build intentional careers and to support mental health by helping them find their path.
224 Jason Brown | The fear NEVER goes away
I had a conversation with Jason Brown that totally blew my mind, because he thinks outside of the box and challenges his way of being & thinking every single day.
He's always challenging his own beliefs and looking at things from different perspectives. This allows him to come up with new and innovative solutions to problems, including his recent venture of launching dripdrop.gg, the mental fitness app for families.
He's not afraid to take risks, and he's always seeking out new opportunities - something he calls ‘Following The Nudges’. This willingness to try new things has led to his success in a variety of ventures.
223 Lana Pribic | Nobody can change your life but YOU!
Lana Pribic is a certified Professional Life Coach, founder and host of the Modern Psychedelics podcast, and boudoir photographer.
220 How to grow your business using Online to Offline Marketing | Jessica Malach
This week I’m excited to introduce you to Jessica Malach, current VP of Marketing & Insights for Social Nature, which is a discovery platform powered by a half-million natural shoppers.
Jessica is truly the pioneer of this concept of Online-to-offline marketing, so I can think of no greater guest than her to enlighten us on this topic!
In fact, she literally authored the e-book called The Complete Guide to Online-to-Offline (O2O) Marketing for CPG Brands featuring 50 pages of tips from 17 CPG expert contributors!
If you’re a brand that promotes online and sells in stores, this episode is a must listen.
217 Leaving Corporate to Launch a Social Media Agency | Ingrid Deon
Today on the show I am sitting down with Ingrid Deon.
Ingrid is a social media expert and founder of word-craft, a digital agency located in Canada. Her company works with national brands such as Nestle, Kraft Dinner and Manulife Bank, as well as smaller sized companies.
We talk about how she got into social media with no prior experience, how she stays on top of social trends and tips for establishing boundaries with time spent on social media.
216 How To Apply Life Lessons To Business Growth
Growing your business is definitely not easy.
It takes hard work, dedication and most importantly, learning from your mistakes.
Over the years, I’ve learned many life lessons which have helped me grow my business and today I want to share 5 of them with you.
If you are launching or growing an online business, these will be great reminders for you!
215 From Entrepreneur to Author: How to Write Your First Book
Today on the show I am sitting down with Scott MacMillan who is a Toronto-based publisher, entrepreneur, and advisor to start-ups - with a passion for helping entrepreneurs grow their business by extracting, productizing, and publishing their knowledge and expertise.
If you have a dream of writing a book one day (even if that day is far away!) then this is the episode for you.
Scott wrote a book called Entrepreneur to Author: the 5 steps to writing and publishing a nonfiction book that builds authority and grows your business. The book is right in front of me and I have very much enjoyed diving into it and scribbling out notes about my future book.
214 Don’t Settle: How To Find What You’re Truly Passionate About | Amanda Hudson
Today’s guest is Amanda Hudson the Founder and CEO of A Modern Way To Work (an HR Consultancy)
Amanda started a company called A Modern Way To Work as an antidote to traditional HR practices - and because we are ALL about visionary thinking around here, I couldn’t think of a more perfect guest to introduce this topic and her edge on it.
We talk about: why she left the traditional HR professional track in pursuit of her own business, why it’s NOT essential to find your niche right away, contrary to popular belief, the ONE question she asks to everyone on an airplane & more
213 Why Community is SO Important (And How To Find Yours)
A community is essential for a thriving life and a successful business.
Defined as a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals - feeling rooted in community is important in everyday wellbeing and feeling less alone as we navigate life.
In this episode, I'll be sharing Why Community Is Important, How To Find Community Using A Simple 4-Step Exercise, and then I'm sharing a conversation that I had with a Master Community Builder named Floyd Ruskin who co-founded a community called Don't Mess With The Don.
212 How this Young Entrepreneur *Blew Past* $1M in Revenue with her Fitness Apparel Company
In this episode, I'm chatting with Selene Dior, the young entrepreneur who created a million dollar fitness apparel company and she's sharing her secrets of success.
Selene is the founder of Vitae Apparel and she's on a mission to change the world with her athletic clothing line. She started the company at just 18 years old and a few short years later she blew past $1 million in revenue in a single calendar year.
Selene's story is proof that when it comes to entrepreneurship, age doesn't matter if you have ambition and can execute goals.
211 Surviving Your Circumstances & Becoming a Successful Businesswoman | Nichole Nzegwu, Founder of Krave Granola
Nichole Nzegwu came to Canada as an immigrant.
Despite not having any experience in business, she took a leap of faith and launched her own company, Krave Granola. Fast forward to today, and her company is thriving.
Thanks to her hard work and dedication, Nichole is living proof that anyone can achieve their dreams if they are willing to put in the effort.
In addition to being a success story, Nichole is also an incredible role model for other women both in Canada and around the world. She is a reminder that no matter where you come from or what your circumstances may be, anything is possible if you have the courage to pursue your dreams.
210 From Foster Care to Founder | Mellisa Mills of Spread’Em Kitchen is Changing the Food Industry
Melissa is someone who grew up in poverty, had nothing handed to her and spent time as a child in foster care.
While stocking shelves at Whole Foods Melisa found her passion for good quality food and through her passion and expertise in graphic design she was able to bring it all together to launch SpreadEm Kitchen.
I really enjoyed this conversation. Mellisa is real, she’s honest, she’s transparent about her humble beginnings and transparent about where the company is at today.
209 Let's Talk MARKETING! Here are 3 Easy Ways to Find a Client ASAP!
Are you looking for ways to find more clients? If so, you're in luck.
There are a number of easy marketing strategies you can use to attract more business. In this podcast episode, we'll outline three of the best methods.
So listen in and start attracting more clients today!
208 Life Update! Prepping Season 9 & What's Exciting Right Now!
I'm just popping in between Seasons 8 and 9 to say hello and to let you know what's going on here at Visionary HQ.
Lots of excitement and joy that I can't wait to share with you in this episode :)
207 How To Write Your First Book (& Make It A Best-Seller!)
Are you thinking of writing your first book?
If so, there's no time like the present!
In this episode, first time author Doone Roisin and I discuss how to write your first book, launch it properly and have it become a #1 best-seller.
Stay tuned for tips on editing, publishing, and marketing your work.
So get ready to start writing – your masterpiece awaits!
206 The 5 *Essential Components* of Running a Successful Business. Are you prepared?
The Essential "Starting 5" of a Successful Online Business.
Can you really turn your knowledge into a profitable online business?
(Hint...Yes you can!)
In this blog you will learn…
Which skills & superpowers you already have, that can make you money online
Get clear on your first (or next!) business idea & understand how you can bring it to life
Create a business plan that is simple to take action on
Craft your Business Vision Statement
& MORE!
205 Quitting Corporate to go Full-Time Freelance | Jasmine Williams
Today on the show I am sitting down with Jasmine Williams.
Jasmine Williams is an award-winning writer, content marketing expert, and the founder of Jasmine Williams Media, a boutique content marketing consultancy serving a global roster of industry-leading companies and visionaries.
She’s also the founder of Click-worthy Creatives, an education hub and community for freelance creatives. Jasmine helps creative entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and growth-stage startups scale their businesses with strategic storytelling.