The BusinessSpeak Podcast

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Welcome to The BusinessSpeak Podcast, the go-to show for demystifying the business world. Join hosts Corey Hill , CPA and Founder of Chill Group Chartered Professional Accountants, and Evan Clarke , Family Law, Wills & Estates, Corporate, Real Estate, and Entertainment Lawyer with Kahane Law Office, as they break down the ins and outs of running your own business in a simple, relatable way. Together, they make the language of business… simplified.

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July 30, 20251 hr 41 min

Bonus Business Insights ft. Michelle Hudson

Sorry for missing everyone last month, but we are back with another episode! This month, we welcome Michelle Hudson for a different episode than usual. For a season 3 we wanted to go a co-host route and brought Michelle on as a potential permanent. While you’ll have to tune in to see who the co-host will be, we still felt like the conversation Corey and Michelle shared could serve as a bonus episode to end season 2. Michelle’s passion for business is clear to see with most of her life being involved in some sort of capacity. Whether it’s management, to business and financial plans, or even helping her husband run his business, Michelle has dipped her toe into it all! Michelle provides us with some productivity tips that she’s seen results from along with some tricks for people struggling with time management. We also get to hear a lot from Corey as Michelle looks to him to answer a few questions of her own. Corey gives us his opinion on what he thinks good cashflow looks like for a business along with some stories of how he’s seen businesses with no control over their spending. Corey also shares his thoughts on what you can do to make sure you get paid for your service and setting boundaries with clients. Thanks again to Michelle Hudson joining us for this and we’ll see everyone in the next episode! Wildrose Carpet Cleaning (Michelle's Husband) https://www.wildrosecarpetcleaning.com/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Wildrose-Carpet-Cleaning/100092485274990/ https://www.instagram.com/wildrosecarpetcleaning/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro & Bio 01:10 Question of Cashflow 17:55 How to get Money to Come In 37:13 Productivity Tips 53:45 Importance of Time Management 01:06:10 What Does Success Mean to You? 01:24:21 Setting Boundaries 01:32:59 Michelle’s Background🐧 Follow us on social media! 🐧 https://www.facebook.com/TheChillGroup/ https://twitter.com/business_speak_ https://www.instagram.com/chillgroupcpahttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebusinessspeakpodcast

May 28, 20251 hr 0 min

Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Change Ft. Laura Hill

It’s that time again for another episode of #TheBusinessSpeakPodcast. This week, we are lucky to bring on a guest that Mr. Chill knows better than anyone, his wife. Laura Hill is more than just a wife and a mother, join us as we learn her journey from mother to entrepreneur. Laura shares with us the moments in her life that led to the founding of her business, A Million Dreams Coaching. Hearing the perspective of someone who felt like their life needed more fulfillment and seeing how one of her favourite speakers was able to spark a new level of passion. Laura shows us that finding your motivation can lead to opportunities you could have never imagined. We also get to look at common problems that Laura often notices when working with clients and helping people get out of their self-doubt, while being a leader in showing that their dreams are worth pursuing. Thank you again, Laura for joining us! We will see you all again next month!Find More of Laura Hill!https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-hill-3a85612b3/?originalSubdomain=caChapters:00:00 Intro & Bio 09:47 Laura’s Why 19:45 Work / Family Balance 26:15 Holding Yourself Back 38:30 Is it worth pursuing? 46:10 Difference between Vision and Goals 52:10 Closing Thoughts & Outro🐧 Follow us on social media! 🐧 https://www.facebook.com/TheChillGroup/ https://twitter.com/business_speak_ https://www.instagram.com/chillgroupcpa https://www.tiktok.com/@thebusinessspeakpodcast

April 30, 202558 min

Harnessing the Power of Social Media ft. Jesse Shewchuk

This month on #thebusinessspeakpodcast, we welcome Jesse Schewchuk to help us understand the importance of content creation and social media within your business. Fun fact, this isn’t even our first time speaking with Jesse. Our first recording had some issues, but Jesse had no problems joining us again. Jesse has an incredible background in content creation.From a young girl with a passion of making home videos to a successful entrepreneur with 2 thriving businesses. Jesse is a great example of showing others that passion and business can work together without the fear of losing love for that passion. Thank you again to Jesse for joining us (twice)! We’ll see everyone again next month!_________________________________________Jesse Schewchuk Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/msjessemuse/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-schewchuk-4470b47/ Modern Muse Website - https://modernmusemedia.ca/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modern_muse_media/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-muse-media/ The Menopause Mission Website - https://themenopausemission.heymarvelous.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themenopausemission/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-menopause-mission/__________________________________________Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Bio 07:52 – Power of Social Media 17:10 – Performance Fears 27:43 – Too MUCH Social Media 33:32 – Camera Shyness 42:40 – Why do we have the Podcast? 52:22 – Closing Thoughts & Outro__________________________________________🐧 Follow us on social media! 🐧 https://www.facebook.com/TheChillGroup/ https://twitter.com/business_speak_ https://www.instagram.com/chillgroupcpahttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebusinessspeakpodcast

March 26, 20251 hr 50 min

Nurturing Business Growth: A Blueprint for Success ft. Damin Massicotte

Thank you for joining us on another episode of #TheBusinessSpeakPodcast. This month, we are pleased to have Damin Massicotte with us to share his wide array of talents that led to him starting his own business Sidecrowd. Damin’s passion for training small businesses, and knowledge to back it up make this one of our most informative episodes yet!A big focus for this episode is the growth of small businesses and the importance of understanding your core values before taking on expansions. Both Damin and Mr. Chill have had experiences with clashing ideals. Not only are the values covered, but having proper business plans and processes can also lead to growing a team of people breathing your vision.Our episode ends with a conversation on how social media and AI play a role in the evolution of the modern business. We learn that most young entrepreneurs don’t have to rely heavily on outdated marketing techniques and networking groups. While the new advancements are so incredible, we also cover why both can have disadvantages too.We hope you enjoyed the episode, and we’ll see you again next month!Damin Massicotte:Website - https://www.sidecrowd.ca/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/damin-massicotte-815820118/Chapters:00:00 Intro & Bio12:42 One Person Shows26:24 Understanding Your Business Values37:24 Importance of Business Plans51:35 Ideal Clients01:06:33 Understanding Your Business Data01:19:06 Social Media in Business01:27:55 AI in Business01:45:43 Closing thoughts & OutroFind more of us:https://businessspeakpodcast.com/https://www.youtube.com/@BusinessSpeakhttps://www.facebook.com/TheChillGroup/ https://twitter.com/business_speak_ https://www.instagram.com/chillgroupcpahttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebusinessspeakpodcast

February 26, 202556 min

Helping Your Business Reach New Heights ft. Laina Neudorf

We’re so glad that you’re joining us for another episode of The BusinessSpeak Podcast! This month we welcome Laina Neudorf, a Success Strategist and Empowerment Expert with her own business LPT Success Solutions. Known for her unique approaches and deep understanding of personal fulfilment, Laina is the perfect guest to help break down business challenges and how you can achieve your goals. Mr. Chill and Laina dive into the beginnings of her journey, allowing an opportunity for Laina to show us why she started her business and why she’s so passionate about it. Laina explains to us her 3 phases of business development, which are: Launch, Peak, and Transcend. Thanks again to Laina Neudorf for joining us and sharing some success tips and some other fun stories. If you notice your own business stuck in one of these “phases”, links to where you can find more of Laina will be down below!Laina Neudorf: Website – https://launchpeaktranscend.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laina-neudorf/Chapters: 00:00 Intro & Bio 09:19 Laina’s Why 14:28 Laina’s 3 Phases of Business Growth 22:46 “The Launch Phase” 29:31 “The Peak Phase” 41:18 “The Transcend Phase” 52:09 Recap & Outrohttps://businessspeakpodcast.com/ 🐧 Follow us on social media! 🐧 https://www.facebook.com/TheChillGroup/ https://twitter.com/business_speak_ https://www.instagram.com/chillgroupcpa https://www.tiktok.com/@thebusinessspeakpodcast

January 29, 20251 hr 18 min

Mastering Your Money ft. Cam Rutten

In this latest episode of The BusinessSpeak Podcast, we’re joined by Cam Rutten, a Wealth Manager at IG Wealth Management. Cam’s journey to financial success is unique, shaped by his earlier career in car sales, where he learned the ins and outs of business, customer relationships, and the power of networking. After joining BNI (Business Network International), he found his way into the wealth management world, where he now helps clients navigate their financial futures. Cam and Mr. Chill dive into the twists and turns of his career, offering insights into how different experiences can shape one’s professional path. The conversation turns as Cam and Mr. Chill bond over their shared passion for memorable branding. Cam, affectionately known as the “Bow Tie Guy”, explains how he’s embraced the fun side of his profession and used his personal style to make an impact. They explore how branding, when done right, can help make even the most serious industries feel approachable and relatable. The episode delves deeper into the financial challenges many business owners face, especially the tendency to spend more than they make. Cam and Mr. Chill discuss this common pitfall, noting that entrepreneurs and established businesses also fall into it. They stress the importance of understanding cash flow and making intentional financial decisions to ensure long-term success. __________________________________________________________________________ Cameron 'Bow Tie Guy' Rutten https://www.ig.ca/en https://www.linkedin.com/in/camrutten/ https://www.instagram.com/yegbowtieguy/ __________________________________________________________________________ Chapters:00:00 Intro & Bio 11:13 Experience the Best Teacher 18:05 Fun Branding 25:13 Spending more than you make 45:57 What would you tell yourself? 54:40 Cameron’s Common Hurdles 01:11:47 Closing Thoughts & Outro __________________________________________________________________________ 🐧 Follow us on social media! 🐧 https://www.facebook.com/TheChillGroup/ https://twitter.com/business_speak_ https://www.instagram.com/chillgroupcpa https://www.tiktok.com/@thebusinessspeakpodcast

December 24, 20241 hr 7 min

Business & Personal Brand Identity ft. Shelby Eloria

In this episode, we’re joined by Shelby Eloria, Personal Identity Coach and Image Consultant behind All Set Style and her newest venture, Black Sheep Co. Shelby shares her inspiring journey from a career in accounting to HR, which eventually led to the founding of her own business. She talks about how one pivotal conversation helped her transition into a new career and ultimately sparked her entrepreneurial path. We dive into the importance of dressing in a way that makes you feel comfortable, confident, and authentic to yourself. Shelby explains how personal style goes beyond just fashion—it’s about aligning your outer appearance with your inner identity. This powerful connection can help you feel more empowered in your everyday life, whether you're at work or out in the world. Shelby also breaks down the concept of style personality and how it relates to building a strong brand identity. She emphasizes why understanding your style is crucial, even for small businesses with no employees. Tune in for an insightful conversation on how cultivating confidence through style can positively impact your personal and professional life. Chapters:00:00 Intro & Bio07:34 Finding Your Values16:21 Corporate to Entrepreneur24:00 Style Personality38:34 Importance of Brand Identity42:42 Common Hurdles56:23 Where You Can Start01:03:20 Final Thoughts & OutroFind More of Shelby Eloria Website: https://www.allsetstyle.com/Instagram:@shelbyeloria@allset.style@_blacksheepcoLinkedIn:Shelby EloriaAll Set StyleFacebook:Shelby EloriaAll Set Style

November 27, 20241 hr 15 min

Time Management - Mastering the Clock

In this episode of The BusinessSpeak Podcast, we’re diving deep into the art of time management with a special guest: Garland Coulson, also known as "Captain Time." Garland is a renowned author, speaker, trainer, and coach who shares his expert insights on how businesses and individuals can make the most of their time to boost productivity and reach their goals.We explore the classic phrase, "If only I had more time," and uncover the truth behind making the most of your day. Garland sheds light on the myth of multitasking and how it splits your focus, reducing overall effectiveness. He also explains how small business owners can benefit from outsourcing to lighten their load and improve efficiency.This episode focuses on leveraging AI and task management software to save time and achieve business goals faster. Garland discusses how embracing the power of AI tools can help businesses accomplish tasks in a fraction of the time, revolutionizing the way companies operate. We also touch on the importance of implementing task management systems to keep everyone aligned and working toward common objectives.Finally, Garland offers practical advice on combating procrastination, sharing his top strategies for overcoming laziness and staying on track. If you want to master time management and get more done, this episode is packed with advice that can make a big difference in your business and life.Check out this episode for expert advice from Captain Time and learn how to control your time, business, and success!_______________________Chapters00:00 Intro & Bio09:48 If Only I Had More Time14:11 Myth of Multitasking19:54 Where to Start30:35 Power of Outsourcing37:09 Automating your Business with AI52:18 Importance of Task Management Software59:59 How to Overcome Procrastination01:06:21 Closing Thoughts & Outro_________________________Find More of Garland "Captain Time" Coulson Website - https://captaintime.com/_________________________🌐https://businessspeakpodcast.com/🌐🐧 Follow us on social media! 🐧https://www.facebook.com/TheChillGroup/ https://twitter.com/business_speak_ https://www.instagram.com/chillgroupcpa https://www.tiktok.com/@thebusinessspeakpodcast

October 30, 20241 hr 11 min

Entrepreneurship - Navigating the Rollercoaster of Business

Welcome to another episode of The BusinessSpeak Podcast, where we dive deep into entrepreneurship, business strategies, and real-world insights to empower aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs. This month, we are thrilled to welcome Drew Wolsey, the Entrepreneur and Marketing chair at NAIT, as our guest. Drew joins us to kick off the episode by discussing his meaning of entrepreneurship and how embracing a bold mindset can open doors for new ventures. Together, we explore business owners' journey in overcoming the fear of taking risks—a common hurdle that often holds people back. Drew shares his thoughts on what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive landscape, highlighting the qualities that define successful entrepreneurs. We also shed light on the critical differences between entrepreneurs, who create and build businesses from the ground up, and intrapreneurs, who drive innovation within established organizations. We wrap up with practical advice on the value of networking and its role in establishing a support group. Drew offers valuable tips on pushing past the initial fears of starting a business and the significance of making meaningful connections. Whether you’re looking to launch your first venture or refine your approach to business, this episode is packed with information that will give you a fresh perspective on new business approaches.NotesMindset by Carol S. Dweck - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40745.Mindset Business Link - https://businesslink.ca/Futurpreneur - https://futurpreneur.ca/en/Edmonton Unlimited - https://edmontonunlimited.com/The E-Myth by Micheal E. Gerber - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/81948.The_E_myth_Revisited?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_6Purple Cow by Seth Godin - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/641604.Purple_Cow?ref=nav_sb_ss_4_6Start with Why by Simon Sinek - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7108725-start-with-why?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_5 Druid’s Soda BarFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551945209395&mibextid=ZbWKwLInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/druidsdirtysodabar/🌐https://businessspeakpodcast.com/🌐

September 25, 20241 hr 12 min

Network Marketing – A Good Way to Do Business

Welcome to season 2 of #thebusinessspeakpodcast. In this episode, we sit down with Amanda and Brandon Simmons, a dynamic husband-and-wife team who have found tremendous success in the world of network marketing through their partnership with Plexus. They share their journey of transitioning from traditional careers to full-time entrepreneurs and how they navigated the challenges of being married and working together in the same company.We also dive into the common misconceptions surrounding network marketing, particularly its often misunderstood reputation. The couple opens up about why they chose to pursue this path despite the skepticism and what sets network marketing apart from other models like multi-level marketing (MLM). They provide valuable insights into how network marketing can offer personal and financial freedom while clearing up some industry myths. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur, someone considering a career shift, or just curious about the world of network marketing, this episode covers all the confusion, lessons learned, and inspiring stories that prove success is possible when passion meets strategy.____________________________________________________Get in touch with Amanda 👉 https://www.facebook.com/amanda.simmons.5817Get in touch with Brandon 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bsimmons38____________________________________________________Chapters: 00:00 Intro & Bio06:48 Working with Your Partner10:45 Sharing with Family13:43 Finding Your Passion20:16 Network Marketing as an Introvert23:13 Getting Started26:37 Favorite Moments31:17 Faith and Network Marketing 35:04 Is This Only for Women?40:03 Expanding Your Network47:49 Common Objections53:23 Starting Tips01:01:59 Closing Thoughts and Outro_____________________________________________________________ https://businessspeakpodcast.com/ 🎤 Listen to us on all your favourite podcast platforms! 🎤 Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-businessspeak-podcast/id1721404564 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3keMi0Zxm1vfEAoW5gRwZM Amazon Music – https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/8d2ab241-bfec-406f-b04d-6b0e56345a17/the-businessspeak-podcast Everywhere else – https://linktr.ee/businessspeak 🐧 Follow us on social media! 🐧https://www.facebook.com/TheChillGroup/ https://twitter.com/business_speak_ https://www.instagram.com/chillgroupcpa https://www.tiktok.com/@thebusinessspeakpodcast