Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast

Today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow is a very special one. We're featuring a talk Chris did at Wilfrid Laurier University for the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.   His fascinating and wide-ranging talk covers important topics such as: Understanding the "defining decade," the decade after graduates leave school and begin their path to success. Creating an effective career plan. The importance of unde...

On today’s show, we interview John Warrillow , Founderof The Value Builder System™ who shares with us some entrepreneurial wisdom so that you can learn from the mistakes of your peers and make strategic moves that truly take you forward. John always had the entrepreneurial streak within him, and so he left Queens University early so that he could pursue his dreams. And he soon realized that he had...

On today’s show, we interview Louis Sabourin who shares with us his distilled wisdom on commitment, empathy, and building a dream team. Growing up, Louis was extremely shy. But at the same time, he was eager to evolve and work on his personality. So, when he came across Student Works, he was quick to realize that this was the solution that he was looking for. Student Works proved to be everything...

On today’s show, we interview Michael Morse who shares with us his thoughts on perseverance, financial freedom, and cultivating lifelong professional relationships. Growing up, Michael was always keen to do things on his own. So, naturally, he was excited when the Student Works opportunity came along.  In this segment of the show, Michael shares how he made the same mistake that many people make....

Today’s short but inspirational show is about the power of asking the right questions. Student Works Painting is all set to recruit 300 operators in the coming season. And so, with the team massively growing in size, leadership and management have become more important than ever. On today’s show, Chris shares the seven questions that we, at Student Works Painting, ask every operator during our wee...

On today’s show, we interview Eric Janssen , faculty, Ivey Business School at Western University who shares with us his distilled wisdom on the art of selling, the power of story-telling, and tips for achieving a good work-life balance. After graduating from the Ivey School of Business, Eric continued as a lecturer with the same school for three years. But in 2008, Eric decided to venture into the...

Is your ego preventing you from working to your full potential? On today’s show, we talk with Angela Lister who shares with us her thoughts on shedding your ego, continuous learning, and the importance of surrounding yourself with great mentors. In her first year as a student painter, admittedly, Angela was working with a chip on her shoulder. While she undoubtedly worked really hard, she channell...

On today’s show, we interview Ed Buset of New City Contracting who shares with us how he transitioned from being a student painter to running a $40 million construction business. Born to first-generation immigrants, Ed shares that he was born in a typical, hard-working Italian family. So, he grew up working odd jobs and quickly understanding the value of money. Getting the Student Works internship...

On today’s show, Chris shares how you can make smart career decisions that truly catapult you ahead. You will learn the importance of making smart and insightful decisions as you step into professional life. If you are not thinking about your choices, you will end up working in the wrong field – which will eventually lead to frustration and poor or at the best, average results. And so much more…  ...

What are some key attributes that will catapult you ahead of the competition? On today’s show, we interview Matthew Eidinger who shares with us his thoughts on time management, goal-setting, and venturing outside your comfort zone. Matthew was initially attracted to the Student Works internship because he saw it as an opportunity to develop several transferable and foundational skill-sets – namely...

On today’s show, we interview Bill Maginas who shares with us his distilled wisdom on leveraging knowledge, branding, and finding success in the corporate world. We start this show with Bill recalling his life before Student Works. Born to Greek immigrants, Bill was always entrepreneurial and had a big engine for work. And this was why he was instantly attracted to Student Works when he was in his...

On today’s show, we interview student painter-manager, Maddie Quirk who shares her distilled wisdom on shedding your ego, working with integrity, and why motivation is an overrated concept. Before joining Student Works, Maddie was frustrated with the management and desperately looking for an alternative. This is when she came across Student Works.  In her first year as a student painter, Maddie ha...

On today’s show, we have Oliver and Simon, co-founders, Construction Jackapole who share with us their distilled wisdom on entrepreneurship, the many advantages of a business partnership, and how to balance growth and profitability. Oliver and Simon’s Montreal-based construction business clocked revenues of $3 MM last year. After kick starting operations barely three years back, Oliver and Simon h...

On today’s show, we interview the incredible Kathleen Fitzpatrick who shares with us her distilled wisdom on resilience, employee satisfaction, and women in business. Growing up, Kathleen was busy with her studies and competitive swimming. And so, she never held a part time job till she came across Student Works. The opportunity to do something different and be her own boss had Kathleen immediatel...

Ever wondered what the world of investment banking looks like? And about the pressures and challenges that bankers go through on a daily basis? On today’s show, we have with us Garth Friesen who shares with us distilled wisdom on resilience, investing vs. trading, and risk management. 19-year-old Garth got into Student Works just because “his friends were doing it”. And while he already had the bo...

In this day and age, is it even possible to launch greenfield projects that allow you to exploit the first-mover advantage? On today’s show, we interview the incredibly successful serial entrepreneur Josh Campbell who shares with us his wisdom on exploration, product differentiation, and taking the path less trodden. We start this show with Josh revealing some of the biggest lessons that he learne...

On today’s show, we interview fourth-year commerce student Tycho Koren who shares with us distilled wisdom on scaling, overcoming challenges, and goal-setting. Before Student works, admittedly, Tycho suffered from massive ADHD and had trouble committing himself to a goal. After working odd jobs, he soon realized that he wanted much more from his chosen profession. This is when he came across Stude...

On today’s show, we interview Josh Walker , Vice President, Hillcore Group who shares with us his distilled wisdom on work ethic, career strategy, and tips for rising up the corporate chain. We start this show with Josh recalling his life before Student Works. Always entrepreneurial-minded, Josh ended up running a number of small businesses. But he soon realized that he had to do much more in orde...

On today’s show, we interview Student Works alum, real estate investor (and coach), and one of our first window cleaning operators, Riley Oickle who shares with us his distilled wisdom on real estate investing, coaching, and success. Recently, till September 2020, as a Senior District Manager, Riley was responsible for coaching and mentoring other district managers at Student Works. Some of the bi...

On today’s show, we interview District Manager at Student Works, Tyrus Reid who shares with us his wisdom on delegation, integrity, and mindset. Before joining Student Works, Tyrus remembers being extremely stressed about his education and career. He was particularly obsessed with getting into an Ivy League School. However, once he got into the painting business, Tyrus’s stress levels subsided sig...

On today’s show, we interview DM, Hugo Geoffroy who shares his wisdom on performance, coaching, and teamwork.  Before the program, Hugo was admittedly “a cocky, confused guy who thought the world owed him something”.  When Hugo came into the program, he already had some cold-calling experience under his belt. However, like most other interns, he was a blank slate as far as recruiting and productio...

Wondering how you can leverage digital marketing and podcasting to grow and scale your business?  On today’s show, we interview Jay Wong who shares with us his distilled wisdom on digital marketing, branding, and positioning. Jay is the founder and CEO of The Inner Changemaker and Podcast your Brand . Apart from various growth hacks, you will also learn the importance of working with clients who a...

Can eighteen-year-olds successfully manage large businesses if they have a conducive environment and a supportive team to back them up? On today’s show, we interview veteran student operator, Taylor Nichols who shares his thoughts on leadership and delegation. You will learn how shedding your fears and stepping out of your comfort zone can catapult you miles ahead of your peers. Growing up, Taylor...

How can you charge premium pricing even when you are functioning in a commoditized market?  On today’s show, we interview Adel Jawhary , Owner and CEO of Rydel Roofing who shares with us his distilled wisdom on pricing, sales, and growth.  Adel and his team managed to rapidly scale up Rydel Roofing from 0 to $10 million in six years flat. But once they hit this sales mark, Adel realized why it was...

On today’s show, we interview student painter Olivier Grenon who shares his distilled wisdom on focus, mindset, and entrepreneurship.  With $90,000 worth of painting orders already under his belt, Olivier is all set to hit the $200,000 revenue mark in 2021.  While Olivier is experiencing incredible success today, back in 2019, he had little clarity about what he wanted to do going forward. Over th...