Entrepreneurs Exposed

Alan Smith is the co-founder of Strategyzer, an innovation company helping enterprises create new growth. The company's Business Model Canvas has been used by millions around the globe. In today's round 2 with Alan, we discuss the idea of investing in a portfolio of ideas; the real stats stemming from venture capital investments in start-ups; how entrepreneurs can innovate right now; and more.  Support the show here - https://glow.fm/e2/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Chapman is one of the youngest individuals inducted into the Marketing Hall of Legends, a testament to a storied career in the ad-agency world. Tony has spoken around the globe on all topics related to marketing, advertising, and branding.  In this EP, we cover the latest Forbes global brand rankings; we also discuss the latest trends in retail; the importance of attention, and selling into "moments"; #Bezos, and more. EP Sponsor: Bruushhttps://bruush.com/ - use the code E215 for a 15% discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philip McKernan is one of the most sought after executive leadership coaches globally. He is in high demand in the world of entrepreneurship as well as sports. In this amazing EP, we discuss the difference between control and influence; the state of relationships in the wake of the pandemic, why working parents are more patient with their clients than they are with their kids, and more. EP Sponsor: Bruushhttps://bruush.com/ - use the code E215 for a 15% discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fatima Zaidi is the co-founder and CEO of Quill, Inc. the world’s first one-stop marketplace and agency dedicated solely to podcasters, and brands interested in launching a show. In this episode, we discuss podcast industry stats and major trends; M&A activity including Spotify's acquisition of Gimlet, Anchor, and the Joe Rogan Experience; challenges related to monetization, and more.EP Sponsor: Bruushhttps://bruush.com/ - use the code E215 for a 15% discount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, we're checking in again with my colleague Adam Mutschler, who is based in Washington to get his take on what's happening one week after the US election. Adam is a Partner at The Kedar Group, and has a tremendous understanding of how leaders work in high stakes environments ranging in scope from startups to Fortune 100’s. He is also a go-to for anything related to US politics. EP Sponsor: Bruushhttps://bruush.com/ - use the code E215 for a 15% discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Demsky is the co-founder of Unbound Merino - a clothing brand that has its nailed positioning around product quality, and lifestyle. In this EP we discuss Unbound's success with Facebook ad buys, why top entrepreneurs wear a "uniform", whether Amazon is going to move fast into luxury goods, and more. EP Sponsor: RBCCall your RBC Advisor or contact the RBC Advice Centre at 1-800-ROYAL20  EP Sponsor: Bruushhttps://bruush.com/ - use the code E215 for a 15% discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Mosoff is the CEO of Ether Capital (ETHC). In this EP, we discuss the recent bull run and the run-up in the value of both Etherium and Bitcoin; we also chat about Bitcoin and Etherium as safe-haven assets; the role of major exchanges; access points where individuals can invest in cryptocurrency, and more.  EP Sponsor: RBC - to open an RBC deposit account remotely or learn more about solutions that go beyond banking, call your RBC Advisor or contact the RBC Advice Centre at 1-800-ROYAL20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Mutschler is a Partner at The Kedar Group, and has a tremendous understanding of how leaders work in high stakes environments ranging in scope from startups to Fortune 100's. He is also a go-to for anything related to US politics. In this episode, we discuss the Presidential debates, Trump's COVID19 diagnosis, what election outcome increases the probability of major civil unrest, the possibility of state succession, and more.  EP Sponsor: RBCTo open an RBC deposit account remotely or learn more about solutions that go beyond banking to support your business, call your RBC Advisor or contact the RBC Advice Centre at 1-800-ROYAL20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(In dedication) - John Ruffolo is the founder of OMERS Ventures and the co-founder of the Council of Canadian Innovators. He has invested over $500 million of capital in over 40 technology companies including Shopify, Hootsuite, Wattpad, and others. John also sits on the board of Canopy Rivers, Continuum Residential REIT and Ether Capital. In this EP, we discuss Canada's response to COVID19, and the first phase of reopening, why testing needs to be privatized, what economic recovery looks like, and more.Originally aired: May 28, 2020  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Priemer is widely recognized as a thought leader in the area of sales and sales leadership. Often referred to as the "Sales Professor", David helps organizations drive revenue growth, people development, and winning cultures by infusing the core principles of science, empathy, and execution into their sales operations. In this deep dive into sales, we discuss why people buy, objection handling using the word BECAUSE, why we seem to hate salespeople, and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices