Behind the Business

Welcome to Episode 41  of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Patti Berardi. For over 30 years, she has worked in community television holding a variety of roles. Currently, she is the Station Manager for Rogers TV covering the regions of Brantford, Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo and Stratford. Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, Presi...

Welcome to episode 40  of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Paul Eichinger, Vice President of MTE Consultants Inc. Paul has over 30 years of diverse experience in development, building construction, real estate, municipal engineering and economic development. He is fully versed in all aspects of property development, from raw land to finished buildings. Paul has worked in...

Welcome to episode 38 of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Tricia Mumby, co-founder of Mabel's Labels, a Canadian manufacturing & ecommerce success story. She and 3 friends boot-strapped the company from $0 to eight figures in 12 years. They sold the company to the world's largest label company and built a huge community of moms in the process. Tricia now wo...

Welcome to episode 38 of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Ajoa Mintah, Owner/Founder of Four All Ice Cream. They speak on a multitude of topics including Ajoa's career journey, why she decided to open up an ice cream shop, much more!!  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of...

Welcome back to a new episode of our Behind the Business Podcast! This week, Ian is joined by Chloe Hamilton, Founder of Warm Embrace Elder Care. Chloe is one of the  Chamber Board of Directors since September 2023. She speaks on a variety of topics including her career journey, and the importance of elder care in our community.  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean,...

Welcome to a very special edition of our Behind the Business podcast - live from the 2024 Business Expo!! In this special episode, Ian is joined by four incredible guests who discuss their career journey's and give advice to up-and-coming business owners.  Part 2 guests include: Daneil Pavlov - In-crew App Kinjal Dave - Source Office Furniture Frank Newman - Newman HR  Brian Epstein - Epstein...

Welcome to a very special edition of our Behind the Business podcast - live from the 2024 Business Expo!! In this special episode, Ian is joined by four incredible guests who discuss their career journey's and give advice to up-and-coming business owners.  Part 1 guests include: Tom Heiber, CEO of Heitech Software Solutions, Becca Faber, Co-Owner of Creekside Hearing, Derrick Caroll, Founder...

Welcome to another episode of our Behind the Business podcast! This week, Ian is joined by Jane Klugman, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Broker - Avison Young.  Jane speaks on a variety of topics with Ian, including her career journey that led her to real estate, her experience in the Canadian Armed Forces, and more!  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President...

Hi everybody! Welcome to another awesome edition of our Behind the Business podcast! This week, Ian is joined by Greig Cameron, CEO - Enova. They discuss some really interesting topics including Greig's career upbringing, his international roots, and the importance of electric power in our growing region.  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO...

Welcome to a brand new episode of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Michele Saran, CEO - Explore Waterloo Region. Listen as Michele dives deep into her career journey of tourism by travelling around North America, and her new CEO position!  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of...

Hello and welcome to episode 31 of our Behind the Business podcast!!  This week, Ian is joined by Everton Wilmot, President of Wilmot Technologies. They discuss various interesting topics which include; Everton's career journey, his thoughts on the importance of cybersecurity, and much more!  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Greate...

Hello everybody and welcome to the 30th edition of our Behind the Business podcast!! Ian sat down with Allison Bourke, Owner/Founder of Oxford Learning Waterloo! They spoke on many interesting topics including Allison's career journey, and the importance of education in our community.  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Greater Kitch...

Welcome to another incredible edition of our Behind the Business podcast!!! This week Ian sits down with Laura Meikle, General Manager of The Walper Hotel in Downtown Kitchener! Laura speaks on some interesting topics including; her career journey, and the long time success of the hotel!  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Greater Kitchen...

Welcome to another thrilling episode of our Behind the Business podcast! This week, Ian is joined by his good friend Giles Gherson, newly appointed President & CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade! They speak on many interesting topics including Giles's career journey that led him to his new incredible role!  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, Presiden...

Welcome to another stellar edition of our Behind the Business podcast! Today, Ian sits down with long time friend - Catherine Fife, MPP in Waterloo! They speak on a multitude of subjects including; starting together as politicians, Catherine's career journey, and more!  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Ch...

Welcome to another incredible episode of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Jeyas Balaskanthan, Executive Director of Uptown Waterloo BIA. They speak together on a variety of topics, which include: Jeyas's upbringing/career journey, and the current status of business development in the region.  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, Presid...

Welcome to another episode of Behind the Business podcast! This week, Ian has a very interesting conversation with Dave MacNeil, Chief Executive Officer at Festivals & Events Ontario. They speak on a variety of topics including; his journey, leadership, and what his role entails in the province.  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Gre...

Welcome to another episode of our Behind the Business podcast! This week, Ian has a very interesting conversation with Kim Wilhelm, Interim CEO - Food Bank of Waterloo Region. They speak on a multitude of topics including; how people can support the Food Bank in the Waterloo Region, advocacy, how she got her role, and more! Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, Presid...

Hello, and welcome to another edition of the "Behind the Business" podcast! Ian is joined by Tony LaMantia, President & CEO of Waterloo EDC! Together they discuss a variety of topics which include: the state of the community, Tony's career upbringing, and all things Waterloo Region!  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO of the G...

Hello, and Happy New Year! Welcome to another edition of the Behind the Business podcast in 2024, where Ian goes into an in-depth conversation with Ayo Owodunni. They speak about his experience as an author, immigration, his career upbringing, and his work as a city councilor for Kitchener, Ontario.  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Gre...

Ian is joined by KW Oktoberfest's new Executive Director (July 2023) Tracy Van Kalsbeek. Tracy speaks about her journey, her new role, and her plans for the future of Oktoberfest!  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.

For our 20th episode, Ian speaks with Charlene Hofbauer, Executive Director of the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin. They speak on a multitude of compelling topics including; Charlene's leadership journey, what her job entails in the greater community, and more!  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Greater Kitc...

Ian is joined by Michael Rencheck, President & CEO at Bruce Power. They discuss a multitude of interesting topics including; Michael's journey, his day-to-day role, and the importance of nuclear energy in Ontario.  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.

Welcome to episode 13 of our Behind the Business Podcast. In today's episode, Ian is joined by Region of Waterloo's Regional chair Karen Redman. The topic's they discuss include Redman's journey over the course of her career, infrastructure concerns in the community, and more!  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Greate...

Ian Mclean is joined by Waterloo Region's Chief of Police Mark Crowell to talk about his story, his view of the current state of the community, and plans he has moving forward as Chief.  Get a look Behind the Business  in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.