Andrew Maida dissapointed his parents greatly when he decided to say 'goodbye' to the Family Business and 'hello' to pursuing his own path.

His parents were devastated, skeptical and hurt - but Andrew had an idea he wanted to pursue.

Fast forward to today, Flourish Pancakes can be found across North America in 1000's of retailers and Andrew is on a mission to make breakfast foods healthy, high protein, and low sugar.

Direct Response Marketing is a form of marketing and lead generation that has a goal of creating engagement and conversations with your potential clients.

Instead of pushing clients directly to a sale from your promotional efforts, the goal is to have them respond and converse with you, so that you can lead them into a sales call.

In this episode, I share some secrets about DRM and how to use it to grow your business and make more sales!

If the mission of your Marketing Strategy has anything to do withcreating connection, building community or sparking conversation…

Then Direct Response Marketing is for you!

Meghan Walker is obsessed with the intersection between health, high performance and entrepreneurship. She works with Clinician Entrepreneurs and business owners in the health and wellness space to create the impact and income that aligns with their purpose. She also hosts the IMPACT podcast, creates programs, and build businesses that align with her purpose and core belief – that when people have their health, they can change the world.

Are you tired of the same old "follow for follow" game on Instagram?

Well, maybe it's time to shift your perspective.

The key to finding success on this platform is treating your followers like the human beings they are. No, seriously! Take the time to understand their needs and desires, and show them that you genuinely care about their well-being.

In this episode, I'm being interviewed by my brand new friend and fellow Canadian Entrepreneur Leah Yard!

Leah and I hosted a 'Podcast Swap' where we each interviewed each other. It was so fun, and a great way for us share our audiences.

This episode originally aired on Leah's podcast called Voted Least Likely and in it we chat about...

It's been a while since I've caught up with all of you so let's do a special episode of Ask Me Anything!

I felt it was past due to give you an update on what life has been like lately, share some behind-the-scenes content, and tell a few stories from my recent experiences.

Emily Fraser is The Spoonie Mentor and the founder of Thriving Spoonie Pathway (TSP™) which is an interactive group experience that will help you find freedom from debilitating fatigue and unpredictable symptoms in under 12 weeks.

I'm going to share five methods that you can use to get more energy in a short period of time as a busy entrepreneur or career driven individual.

Are you a woman in business who’s feeling like you need a little inspiration ? Creating multiple income streams is perfect for the multi-passionate entrepreneur, the visionary with tons of ideas, and the person who wants to mitigate risk.

Today I’m sitting down with Oren Epstein who is the Founder & CEO of 8 Figure Food Start Up @bioraw, 5× @BCorporation Best of the World, a consumer packaged good expert & speaker specializing in organic and vegan brands.

Are you ready to take your dreams and make them come true by launching a new online business? It's no secret that starting a business can be an intimidating process, but if you're equipped with the right knowledge and information, you'll be well on your way to success!

Leah is the owner/designer behind Leah Yard Designs. She is also the host of the voted least likely podcast, a show dedicated to demystifying what it means to be successful.

Leah yard designs was established in 2013. The inspiration behind the brand is to add a touch of glamour to every day. Each piece of jewellery is designed in Vancouver, Canada and with over 10 years of experience, Leah continues to run LYD out of her studio in historic chinatown.

Lana is a 3x Certified Professional Coach through iPEC (a world-renowned & ICF-accredited coaching institution). She is also the host of top-charting podcast, Modern Psychedelics.

The ebbs and flows of entrepreneurship are inevitable: sometimes the sales are booming, other times your sales strategy needs to be re-examined; one day the income is rolling in, the next day you’re living on the edge of your seat and feel like your business is about to combust.

Running a business can often seem like a rollercoaster ride full of surprises — some exhilarating and others more challenging.

The ebbs and flows of entrepreneurship are inevitable: sometimes the sales are booming, other times your sales strategy needs to be re-examined; one day the income is rolling in, the next day you’re living on the edge of your seat and feel like your business is about to combust.

Marc LaFleur was one of the co-founders of truLOCAL, which was eventually sold to another company for $16.7 million in 2020.

Today, he is concentrating on life after such a significant acquisition as well as the publication of his brand new book which is titled True Founder!

Have you been hearing a lot about how beneficial meditation can be to your health, particularly in terms of your ability to concentrate and get things done?

This may be of utmost significance for business owners who are aiming to have the most fruitful year they've ever had in their line of work.

Xenia Chen is the founder of Threads.

Threads is a modern hosiery, tights and intimates brand, born out of her frustrations with the hosiery shopping experience during her time working in finance.

By cutting out the middleman and working directly with our Italian factory, they're able to offer customers a luxurious and high-quality pair of tights at a fraction of the going price.

Threads has been featured in Marie Claire, The TODAY Show, FLARE, FASHION Magazine, Byrdie, Cityline, Yahoo! Style, CBC The National, THE KIT, and many other media outlets.

Starting a business can be an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it can also take a toll on your mental and physical health (aka BURNOUT).

Navigating failed launches, not getting clients, posting so much content without a boost of engagement: all of these can accelerate your journey to burnout.

Brian Scudamore has always taken the road less traveled. At nineteen, he pioneered the industry of professional junk removal with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, turning a chore people avoid into an exceptional customer service experience.

He then scaled that success into two more home-service brands, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING and Shack Shine. Brian’s “Willing to Fail” philosophy stems from his belief in the power of dreaming big, taking risks, and learning from mistakes.

Through franchising, he’s giving thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to live their dreams of business ownership.