Hustle & Grind

Daniel Phillips is the creator and founder of Illbury + Goose, a Canadian-made lifestyle brand producing socially conscious apparel, apothecary, and leather goods.   In this episode Scott and Ryan get the opportunity to sit down with Dan, one of London's most iconic brand builders, and learn about the origins of Illbury + Goose as well as Dan's origin story. Having an entrepreneurial mindset from...

Don't make this MISTAKE in your business!!  This week Scott and Ryan discuss and explore a few bad experiences they had in a specific industry where the business missed the mark! The guys also explore the 'One Size Fits All, One Size Fits Some and One Size Fits One' business model! They also get into creating core cultural values in your business and also share some incredibly positive experiences...

Meaghan Terzis is a force as an entrepreneur and local London business owner. From stay at home mom turned serial entrepreneur, she owns both F45 locations in London (WestBend https://f45training.com/ca/studio/westbend/ and Masonville https://f45training.com/ca/studio/masonville/), FS8 https://fs8.com/hydepark/home a new innovative Pilates and Yoga studio AND she has started Coffee Club London htt...

In this episode, Scott and Ryan explore creating a startup with the ingredients for success! Are you starting a business based only on your passion? Is there a market that will support your startup or business? The guys explore and discuss creating commodities for your business, being discoverable and whether you should consider entering into a busy space OR finding those white spaces to dominate...

The H&G guys, Scott and Ryan are back for Season 3! In this quick intro conversation, the guys outline what people can expect with Season 3 - with an amazing guest lineup and new conversations exploring all kinds of business ideas and experiences - the good, the bad and the. . .confusing?? Jump back in and hang on for the ride with London, Ontario's business and entrepreneur podcast!!

Hey there! The Camels called. . .they want their Toes back!🐪😎 Jen Govier is here, creator and founder of HUX! Jen has done so much more than creating a product and an amazing business that solves a problem,. . .she is creating a movement that is about so much more! It's about inspiring women to live and move with more confidence! It all started when Jen caught sight of her camel toe while workin...

We are thrilled to have special guest and 5X Olympic Medalist on the show, Scott Moir!! At PyeongChang 2018, Scott Moir and partner Tessa Virtue became the most decorated figure skaters in Olympic history. Winning gold medals in both the ice dance and team events, they are the first figure skaters to own five career Olympic medals. Virtue and Moir produced one of their best seasons ever in 2016-17...

Today we have a special treat for you! We have the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and VP Co-Manufacturing at Black Fly Beverage Company Inc. here in London, Ontario. . .nope not 3 people, one guy, wearing all these hats!. . .Martin Kamil!! Martin has played an instrumental role in the company’s rapid rise through the ranks of Canada’s beverage industry to become one of the nation...

Today we have Barbara Olsthoorn on the show!! Barbara is the owner of 3 businesses in London's Covent Garden Market! The Piping Kettle Soup Co., The Better Blend Smoothie Bar and C'est Cheez Artisan Sandwiches (making some of the best grilled cheese sandwiches you will ever have!!) What a journey Barbara has had that we are able to explore and learn so much from. Coming to London to study photogra...

We're so excited to have Taylor Sater on the Podcast today!! Taylor is the Founder and Host of the podcast, Minding Her Business, a podcast that goes deep into the journeys of inspiring individuals who have paved their own way to success with candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders from all industries. Taylor is also the Founder of Sater Creative, a group of passionate creat...

New Year, New Season - Let's Go! Season 2 coming in HOT! 🔥 We're heading into 2025 with amazing Momentum for our podcast and we're not slowing down! Our hosts Scott and Ryan take a moment to reflect on our Season 1, and discuss some of the formula and experience of starting a successful podcast venture. With no clear goals or metrics in mind when we started, we just hit the ON AIR button and star...

This week we've got Marty Novak – Director of Operations with Palasad! Marty Novak is the driving force behind the exceptional operations and guest experiences at Palasad, a dynamic entertainment brand blending upscale dining, bowling, live music, and community events. With a passion for hospitality and a proven track record in leadership, Marty oversees all aspects of Palasad South and Palasad So...

Today we have another double guest episode for you. . .Jim Graham and Jessica Fernandes from TRY Recycling join us!   Jim Graham is the Chief Operating Officer and Owner of TRY Recycling.   Jim has played a key role in the incredible growth of TRY Recycling ever since purchasing the company from his father, Bill Graham, and two co-founders, Ralph Thompson and Tony Aarts, in 1997. And while a lot h...

Today we have a double guest treat for you. . .Father and Son Entrepreneur team, Paul Spriet and Jarrett Spriet! Paul is the Chief Operating Officer and owner of Grand Bend Motorplex. He has also been a serial entrepreneur for decades in the London area, taking on many roles within many businesses of their family-owned Spriet businesses. Jarrett is the owner of St. Thomas Dragway, Southwestern Ont...

Today we have Damian Box on the podcast! Damian Box (RGD) is a brand consultant & Registered Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience in boutique studios and in-house creative departments, and owner of Damian Box Branding®. A graduate of the graphic design program at George Brown College, he has delivered creative services since the early 2000's, developing media that resonates with c...

Today we have 2 great guests on the show! Robert Lewkowitz and Shari Hall of Lewkowitz Financial. Lewkowitz Financial has been chosen by Consumer Choice Awards as London’s top Financial Planning firm. Also, the firm was recognized as the best financial boutique in Ontario by Acquisition International magazine. Robert Lewkowitz has been in the financial industry for over 30 years. He founded Lewkow...

Today we add a little salsa to our conversation with Pablo Tovar, the mastermind behind so many incredible London, Ontario events such as London Taco Fest, the Colombian Gastronomy Festival, London Tequila Expo, Seafood Festival, Pickle Fiesta and more! This entrepreneur definitely knows how important the right vibe is for any occasion. It’s been close to two decades since Pablo and his family fir...

Today we have Lily Seed on the podcast! Lily Seed is an advocate for anti-aging, beauty, and wellness, as well she is a Medical Esthetics expert. She has been in the Health and Beauty industry for over 2 decades, having owned her own spa and developed her own line of skin care products. Her purpose in life is to help thousands of people around the world realize their own incredible potential, to l...

Today we have an incredible episode with Mike Arntfield as our guest on the podcast! Mike is an ‘Intellectual Entrepreneur’, having appeared on several television shows, including "To Catch A Killer", produced for the Oprah Winfrey Network and the A&E Network, and CBS across Europe, Asia, and Oceania, and later syndicated internationally. He is a Canadian academic, author, criminologist, true...

Natali Pupovac-Peters has a diverse range of work experience. She is currently the Head of Global Operations at Naturals2Go Healthy Vending. From 2017, Natali has also been a Franchise Consultant, where she focused on helping individuals achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. Earlier in her career, Natali served as a Training and Development Specialist at London Life and as a Training Coordinator a...

Grant Thomas is a local Real Estate Agent and the ultimate community connector. He is an active member of the Byron Optimist Club, ChildCan, Ark Aid Mission Services, and the Byron Village Association. Reinforcing his strong local connections and commitment to the London, Ontario community! A top-producing realtor, Grant Thomas brings a local's knowledge and a wealth of professional experience to...

Today we have Chef Chad Stewart on the podcast! Chef Stewart is the owner and founder of Field to Truck Mobile Eatery and Field to Fork Catering. Chef Stewart runs the full-service catering & food truck operation in London, Ontario with his team. Recently Field to Truck was recognized by the Consumer Choice Awards as the 2025 winner in the category of Food Truck Catering in London  We talk to...

Brett Lucier is the owner of Provincial Glass & Mirror Ltd. and the founder of Fight To End Homelessness, and incredible London, Ontario charity event that has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help with Homelessness, Youth and Mental Health in London.   We were so fortunate to have Brett on to talk about his amazing story of working for a company on the ground level to rising through...

Jessica Davis is the owner of Jessica Davis Design, a London, Ontario based Interior design company. They offer a wide range of services from hourly consultations to full project management and renovations. Whether you want to completely redecorate a home or are looking for the perfect piece of furniture for a specific room, Jessica and her team are the local industry leading interior design team!...

Pete Mogan is the co-owner of The Rep Room, an amazing Personal and Group Training Gym in London, Ontario.  Pete owns the business with his wife, Jessica Bickell. The name The Rep Room London came into existence in November of 2017. Prior to that, Jessie had operated under the name Jessie Bicks Fitness, but felt The Rep Room name had a broader appeal. In March of 2020, just prior to lockdowns caus...