True North Compliance Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Jim McCaughan is a Professional Services Support Advisor with the British Columbia Real Estate Association. Jim shares his journey from working in his family's furniture business to becoming a leader in real estate and discusses the many changes and challenges in the industry. They also talk about community growth, housing issues, and the importance of supporting local charit...

Send us Fan Mail Shawn talks with Lauren Knight, a mortgage expert from Victoria, about her job helping people get mortgages. Lauren shares how she finds the best deals for her clients and what makes her work special compared to banks. They discuss important rules and challenges in the mortgage industry and how Lauren supports her clients every step of the way.  Episode list and show notes: True N...

Send us Fan Mail This is an audio version of the Sidney Breakfast Club - After Hours livestream from YouTube with my co-host, John Juricic. In this episode from YouTube, Going Global: Practical Trade Insights for SMEs we talk with Rajkumar Padmawar, who leads ASAsoft® and helps at the World Trade Center Vancouver, about how local companies can grow by selling products outside Canada and what steps...

Send us Fan Mail Jeffrey Denissen of Profit Guard Consulting Ltd. is a Certified Chief Financial Officer and business advisor in Victoria, BC, who helps small and medium-sized businesses with their finances and growth. In this interview, he talks about his experience helping business owners solve money problems, make smart decisions, and keep their companies healthy. The conversation also covers t...

Send us Fan Mail Ray Brougham is the president and CEO of Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada Limited, a company in Victoria, BC that specializes in CNC machining and contract manufacturing. In this interview, Ray talks about how he started the company, the industries they serve, and the importance of community and teamwork in manufacturing. He also discusses new opportunities, the value of local partn...

Send us Fan Mail Tim Van Vliet, owner of A New Dawn Red Light Therapy Clinic in Langford, shares how he went from being a rugby coach and teacher to running a clinic for healing with red light. He explains the science of red light therapy, how it's different from tanning beds, and what new clients can expect. The episode also talks about how to find the clinic and why real red light therapy w...

Send us Fan Mail This is an audio version of the first Sidney Breakfast Club - After Hours livestream from YouTube with my co-host, John Juricic. In this episode, John Espley, who started the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre, shares how his new community farm is helping people grow their own food in Victoria. He discusses the barriers like high land costs and confusing tax laws that make f...

Send us Fan Mail Steve Pearce is a multifaceted professional involved in agriculture, athlete development, and insurance on Vancouver Island. In this interview, he discusses his role in environmentally responsible farming at Pendray Farms, the complexities of managing a commercial farm with various regulations, and innovative waste management practices. Steve also touches on the challenges faced b...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, Cale Grieve, a licensed REALTOR® with RE/MAX Camosun, shares his journey from working in the Alberta oil sands to becoming a successful real estate agent in Greater Victoria. He discusses the evolving regulations in the industry, emphasizing the importance of consumer protection and the increased paperwork involved. Cale highlights the supportive environment at RE...

Send us Fan Mail Marty Douglas, currently the Professional Services Support Advisor with the British Columbia Real Estate Association and a seasoned real estate professional from Vancouver Island, shares his journey from starting in the industry in 1970 to his current role as a professional services support advisor. The interview covers topics like the evolution of real estate regulations, the cha...

Send us Fan Mail David Vijan from Outlier Compliance Group joins the True North Compliance Podcast with special guest co-host Greg Dent to discuss the current state and future of compliance, particularly in the anti-money laundering (AML) sector. David emphasizes the critical need for real estate brokerages to implement robust compliance programs, highlighting frequent shortcomings in fundamental...

Send us Fan Mail Shawn interviews Helen Jones, a seasoned real estate professional of JONESco Real Estate Inc. , who shares her journey from teaching to becoming a landlord and eventually a real estate agent in Victoria. Helen recounts the skepticism she faced early in her career regarding the compatibility of honesty with success in real estate, a notion she challenged based on her own beliefs an...

Send us Fan Mail Cory Raven joins the True North Compliance Podcast with special guest co-host Greg Dent to discuss the evolving landscape of real estate compliance and regulation. Having begun his career in 1998, Cory has witnessed significant changes in the industry, especially in terms of regulatory oversight transitioning from industry-run bodies to governmental agencies like the BCFSA. He hig...

Send us Fan Mail Dan Bennett shares his long journey in real estate, emphasizing the importance of service and putting people first. He highlights how starting in a challenging market taught him valuable skills and how adapting technology, like introducing a paperless office, revolutionized the industry. Dan observes regulatory shifts, emphasizing more bureaucracy but acknowledging the underlying...

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Send us Fan Mail Episode list and show notes: True North Compliance Podcast Sponsored by: EstimateEase.ai . Stop Chasing Dead-End Leads. Start Closing More Sales.