Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, the creator of The Savannah Bananas and the author of Find Your Yellow Tux & Fans First: Change The Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience.

His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine, but it wasn’t always sunshine & bananas in Jesse’s world.

Just over 5 years ago he and his wife Emily were sleeping on an air mattress after draining their bank account, about to take the biggest risk of their life. You’ll need to tune in to hear about it!

I first was introduced to Jesse and his epic story through the I Love Marketing Podcast, and I can honestly say that from the moment he started talking I was hooked. He’s a marketing genius!

Jesse’s approach to building a BRAND rather than a business and creating FANS not customers is the type of marketing that I stand behind 110%. He’s not preaching expensive facebook ads or fancy funnels, just an epic product and a memorable experience.

Jesse is about to share SO much wisdom with you all and I can promise you that whether you’re running a baseball team like Jesse or just starting a little home based business - his marketing tips are going to ROCK YOUR WORLD.

If you want to grab a copy of Jesse’s Book, it’s called Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out.

Jesse ALSO hosts his own podcast, called Business Done Differently.

If you’re ready to Stand Out by thinking different, creating attention and creating fans for life - then this is the episode for you.

Today, I’m sitting down with Blake Fleischacker (aka Blake Fly) who is a master of many things, but most notable for his unique ability to connect with anyone.

He might be one of the most inspiring, creative and appreciative individuals I have ever met.

To begin, I want to share how Blake’s work has impacted my life and my business.

• Because of Blake, I send my friends and family members text messages when I think of them

• Because of Blake, I am empowered to send messages of gratitude and snail mail just to say “thinking of you”

• Because of Blake, I have signed new clients

• Because of Blake, I believe in the power of Scrap Paper, Road Signs & Cereal Boxes.

I know, you’re totally lost and have no clue what I mean - but by tuning into this episode and learning from Blake on the power of Unexpected Appreciation, Gratitude & Creative Connection - you’re going to have a whole new appreciation for how SIMPLE marketing and business growth can be.

Julia Rose helps soon-to-be-writers (like you) go from terrified to confident by PUBLISHING your writing. I sat down with her to hear about: the impact that publishing her work on Medium.com had, simple method for choosing what to write about, how to get over the fear of putting yourself out there, navigating through imposter syndrome, and more!

Returning for her 2nd… or actually, maybe 3rd appearance on the show - let me re-introduce you to Fan Favourite, Stephanie Long.

Steph is a business coach for nutritionists, the founder of the launch your nutrition biz program, the host of the next level nutrition biz podcast - and recently, the girl who took 1 month off from her business!

Yepp, you heard that right, Steph took august completely off from work because she wanted to focus on herself and on recharging. After reconnecting with the WHY behind starting her business, which was to have more freedom and flexibility, Steph decided to step back for the month of august and the best part was that the business didn’t become irrelevant.

Today, I’m sitting down with Giovanni Angelucci, Founder of Queen Street Bakery!

Their breads, buns, pizza dough and baking flours can be found across Canada and they are leading the gluten-free, allergen-free and taste-FULL bread category.

Just one taste of their White Bean & Millet Seed bread or their Cinnamon Raisin Loaf will be enough to convert you. These products are insanely delicious and more than that, they’re packed with nutrients.

In this conversation, we’re rewinding back to just a few years ago when Giovanni first had the idea to start a bakery and how that led them to finding placement in 100’s and 100’s of stores across Canada.

Krista is one of the most determined, action-taking individuals you’ll ever meet! Tune in to hear about her Entrepreneurial Journey. In this episode, Krista and I chat about…

• What she did when she first graduated from school

• How she was able to go freelance and match her corporate salary

• The simple marketing and lead gen strategy that she used to begin her 1:1 coaching practice

• How the idea to launch the DSC came to be

• And success tips for anyone launching an online business or membership

In this show I'm chatting about the power of being consistent in order to grow your business.

This is something that I often share with my clients (the power of showing up, time and time again, even when you don’t want to!) and sometimes people refer to it as The Compound Effect.

Today I share some personal stories of how I practice consistency to grow my business.

Today I’m sitting down with Fatima Kamenge, who is the founder of Social Ausum Consulting.

Fatima believes that our values shape all that we do, and through her work she helps businesses to consider People, Planet, and Profit in reaching for their next level of growth.

In addition to her Social Enterprise consulting, Fatima is also a passionate advocate for self-care in business as well as Socially Responsible Investing, which she offers as a service.

I was completely captivated by Fatima’s calm and confident approach to building and growing her business in a way that challenges the status quo and honours her unique perspective and experience. I wanted to talk to her for 5 more hours, because I am only just starting to understand what it means to be a social enterprise, how to invest your money in a socially responsible way and how to practice self-care as a business owner - but wow she shared some really incredible wisdom that we can all use as a launching pad to learn more.

Today I’m sitting down with Andrea Sampson, who is the founder of Talk Boutique. They help individuals, teams and organizations communicate with clarity and authority through speaker training.

Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Talk Boutique was created out of Andreas desire to bring together decade-long careers in advertising, comedy, acting and strategy, along with their experience as TED trained speaker coaches, to create an offering to help others build stories, communicate messages and perform with compelling engagement to create deep and lasting societal change.

Today I’m sitting down with Fatima Zaidi who is the CEO and co-founder of Quill Inc. the world’s first one-stop marketplace and agency where podcasters and brands can find pre-vetted experts who will save them time, improve their podcast quality, and help grow their audience.

In addition to recently launching Quill, Fatima is also the owner of the Listen In Conference held in LA that supports brands moving into podcasting, she’s a public speaker who has shared stages with speakers like Gary Vaynerchuk, contributor to publications including The Globe and Mail, and Huffington Post, has won two Top 30 under 30 awards… and I could go on.

Basically, she’s an incredibly passionate and visionary individual with a fire inside of her to make a big impact through the work that she does.

We thought it would be fun to have a casual chat about how scary it can be to start a business, what those early years look (& feel like), and the mindset needed to keep going.

We also dive into...

• Why it's important to know your "why" when you start a business

• What to do if you feel stuck or uninspired right now

• Her story of meeting a business partner and quickly entering into an incorporation

• What to do if you're "all talk, no action"

Today’s episode is something new and something fun that we’ve never done before. We’re checking in with past podcast guests to see how the past 12 months have been for them.

Obviously with a global pandemic, things have been anything but normal. But, that’s what we expect as entrepreneurs, right?

You’ll hear me chat with…

• Jed & Kurt, Founders of The Griffin Pub

• Krystal Darling, Founder of Belle's Boutique

• Tanya List, Artist and Creative

• Steph Dunn, Founder of Beat The Wheat

• Claire Jordan, Founder of Kala House of Colour

Today, I’m sitting down with Morgan Rammo who is the founder, owner and resident DJ of Vita Fitness which is Muskoka's Premier Fitness Studio⁣ located in Downtown Bracebridge.

At Vita Fitness you can find fitness classes, personal training, supplements and all around good vibes. Morgan is a young, vibrant and motivated entrepreneur that followed her love of fitness and now runs one of the hottest studios in Muskoka.

In this episode, we chat about…

• How she ended up moving to Bracebridge

• The decision to open a fitness studio and how she did it with minimal risk

• How she found her first few clients, and what’s working now to continue marketing and promoting to new people

• What a typical work week looks like for her today

• & so much more

Today, I’m sitting down with a multi-passionate entrepreneur named Emma Grimstead.

Emma is the founder and small Business owner behind @maggieandkaye (Canadian online home boutique), as well as a Podcast Co-host @theexpressionsessions and all around passionate individual located in Muskoka, Ontario.

In this episode, we discuss…

Emma’s decision to take over the family business that was started by her grandmother, then taken over by her mother, and that she is now running

• What some of the first steps were in bringing the business to life

• What Emma believes is the key to keeping her customers happy

• Some of her must-have business and software tools that help successfully run an online business

• And what it’s like to ALSO be building a personal brand in addition to her online home goods shop

Today, I’m sitting down with the President & Founder of Brew Culture, Daniel Collins.

Daniel founded Brew Culture back in 2014 because of a passion for craft beer and a love of hops.

Today, Brew Culture works with beer ingredient suppliers from all over the world and their business has been growing steadily as the craft beer trend continues to dominate.

In this episode, we chat about…

• Daniels original career path-- and why he ended up pivoting and launching Brew Culture

• How Brew Culture found their first few customers and what they attribute their early success to

• The 1 piece of advice he would give to all start up entrepreneurs

• Tips for growing your business in a small town

• & SO MUCH MORE

Today, I’m sitting down with Miranda Britton who is an artist and jeweler that crafts Modern, minimalist pieces inspired by the natural world.

She also operates the Britton Gallery, a shop downtown Bracebridge that’s filled with fine art and jewelry.

In this episode, we chat about…

• How she found her love of fine art, jewelry and crafting

• What inspired her to start sharing her art with the world vs. keeping it as a personal hobby

• Grappling with being an artist and creator while also needing to work ON the business

• How social media has played a role in helping her grow your business & connect with clients
  

I’m sitting down with Allison Holder, the founder of Floral Designs by Allison.

Floral Designs by Allison is a Wild & Adventurous floral business for weddings, events & for everyday located in Bracebridge, Ontario (Muskoka).

Her business was created with the belief that high quality and on-trend floral design should be accessible to everyone.

In this episode, we chat about…

• How to know your WORTH as an entrepreneur and why it’s so important

• Adopting a comradery over competition mindset

• Finding balance as a seasonal business owner

• Why she’s so passionate about ensuring that kindness and care are sprinkled throughout her business

Today, I’m sitting down with Darren Smith, the owner and founder of Lake of Bays Brewing.

The brewery started as an idea in his university apartment, and today Lake of Bays Brewery is keeping Canadians thirsts quenched with their incredibly variety of craft beer (we love the Off The Grid Hazy Pale Ale) but they also operate 3 locations, The Baysville Taproom, the Huntsville Brewhouse and the Bracebridge Barrelhouse.

In this episode, we chat about…

• The moment that the idea first hit to start the brewery & what happened after that

• Why they decided to break into the restaurant industry by launching The Huntsville Brewhouse

• The decision to open another location in Bracebridge, The Barrelhouse

• How he finds BALANCE as a busy founder of a company that now employs 50+ people, & more!

This week on the Visionary Life Podcast I’m sitting down with Doone Roisin, who is the founder of Female Startup Club which is a podcast that shares wisdom directly from the world’s most exciting female founders!

In addition to hosting the FSC podcast, Doone is also a digital marketing expert having worked for global brands such as Snapchat, IMG, and The Iconic — Australia’s largest online retailer.

Doone is also your "hype girl" for all things business and entrepreneurship (aka She Is Awesome!)

I reached out to her blindly through an email, and we’ve been able to start forming a lovely friendship ever since.

This week, I am sitting down with a very special guest named Zoe Pink, who is a Happiness Coach.

For as long as Zoe could remember she wished for happiness whenever she found a penny, saw the first star of the evening, or had a birthday candle to wish upon.

It was the simple dream of a little girl whose childhood was profoundly bleak. Zoe suffered through poverty; physical, emotional and sexual abuse; bullying and depression.

But even in that darkness there were moments when her heart would tell her that happiness WAS possible.

Her journey has been anything BUT linear and she’s a true example of how strength and purpose can come from our biggest challenges and struggles.

I admire Zoe for so many reasons, but one that I’d like to call out is her willingness to be vulnerable, open and honest. One of her goals is to become more visible which is certainly not easy, but she rose to the task of this podcast with confidence and calmness.

In this episode, we’re pulling the curtains back on…

• What her childhood was like and how that shaped who she is today

• The journey towards becoming a Happiness Coach

• Some of the first steps she took to set up her website

• How The Visionary Method Coaching supported her next level of growth

• And tips for getting more visible when it doesn’t come naturally