Entrepreneurs Exposed

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

This episode was recorded back in early March 2020, with Satish Kanwar, the current GM, and VP of Product at Shopify. Because things were developing so quickly related to the Coronavirus, we never did get a chance to release it, so here it is! Satish oversees the development of eCommerce, retail, and multi-channel shopping for over one million merchants globally. He previously co-founded Jet Cooper, which was acquired by Shopify in order to establish its product development footprint in Toronto. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Isaac Langleben, is the co-founder of Open Farm Pet Food, one of North America's fastest-growing premium pet food companies. In this episode, we discuss the growth of the pet industry, and how Millenials have changed the entire market for pets and related products; we also discuss how shopping behavior has changed during the pandemic; Isaac's plan to crystalize the customer experience online; working alongside your spouse and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Holmes is the President of GOBA Sports group, and the co-founder of Springfree Trampoline. In this one, we discuss how the virus has impacted Springfree's business, in particular, how it's bolstered demand for trampolines in every major market across the globe; how the company has responded to this shift to backyard play; GOBA's supply chains, Chinese manufacturing, why preserving quality is key and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Smith, is the founder of Ugg, one of the biggest global footwear brands. He is back on the show for a second time to discuss his pivot out of public speaking in the wake of the pandemic, and his latest start-up; we also discuss key lessons from Brian's book, The Birth of a Brand; his experience navigating through recessions; why Brian ultimately decided to sell UGG in 1995, and more. "It takes a societal shift to build a billion-dollar company"  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruce Linton is the former Chairman, Founder, and CEO at Canopy Growth. In this EP, we discuss his departure from Canopy, and what he plans to do next; his philosophy around the 3 P's, and why each is critical to hypergrowth; the role of leader, vs. CEO; the commercialization of Cannabis both in Canada and in the US; the role of psychedelics as therapeutics, and much more. 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 also in demand in the world of entrepreneurship as well as sports where he works with individual athletes as well as professional teams. In this interview, we discuss the difference between control and influence; the state of relationships in the wake of the pandemic, why working parents are often more patient with their clients, than they are with their kids, the cost of cheating on yourself, and more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices