Beyond Technology

In this episode, my guest is Quan Ly, founder of McRally, a boutique accounting, tax, and strategic advisory firm. McRally helps businesses across Canada improve profitability, reduce taxes, and make better financial decisions. Since launching the firm in 2015, Quan has built one of Alberta's first cloud-based accounting firms and continues to stay at the forefront of technology and AI adoption. W...

In this episode my guest is Caleb Clark, co-founder of Hook + Ladder Digital, a marketing agency that provides fractional marketing teams to franchise restaurant brands and other growing organizations. What started as an MBA case competition project has evolved into a team of more than 70 people helping brands scale their marketing operations through strategy, execution, and technology. We discuss...

In this episode, my guest is Margarita de Guzman, CEO and Principal Archaeologist at Circle CRM Group, a cultural resource management consulting firm that helps clients navigate archaeological and regulatory requirements across Western Canada. With a passion for both archaeology and innovation, Margarita is focused on finding better ways to use technology to improve workflows, increase efficiency,...

In this episode my guest is Christa Hill, CEO of Tacit Edge Product Leadership, a company focused on helping Canadians build the technical and AI literacy needed for the future of work. Through curriculum development, training programs, and hands on education, Christa and her team are helping businesses, professionals, and students understand how technology, people, and processes work together in...

In this episode my guest is Julian Gelfand, founder of Always Beyond, a managed service provider dedicated to helping small and medium businesses leverage technology to work more efficiently and securely. Julian shares insights from his experience building an MSP that integrates modern cloud-based tools, AI, and cybersecurity solutions while keeping the focus on human connection and customer exper...

In this episode my guest is Arif Kanji, co-founder of Qopia Financial, a growing financial services firm that has expanded from two people to a 22-person team managing close to 400 million in assets. With divisions across group benefits, insurance, financial planning, and retirement, Qopia is building toward becoming a trusted brand across Western Canada. We discuss how businesses can implement te...

In this episode, my guest is Kathe Lemon , president and co-owner of RedPoint Media , the company behind Avenue Magazine, The Scene, and a range of print, digital, and event-based platforms focused on connecting people to their city and each other. We discuss how media is evolving from traditional publishing into a platform for connection, and why the real challenge is not choosing technology, but...

In this episode, my guest is Adam Danyleko , founder of Elite Travel , a corporate travel management and technology company that focuses on building long-term client relationships through transparency, trust, and exceptional service. What started in his basement has grown into one of the fastest-growing travel companies in Canada, with a strong focus on delivering value beyond just price. We discu...

In this episode my guest is Chris Kerr, founder and president of XA Security, a Calgary based security firm providing entertainment, campus, property, and mobile patrol services. What began more than 20 years ago as a small backstage support team has evolved into a company focused on experience driven security, de escalation, and modern safety solutions. We discuss how the security industry is bei...

In this episode my guest is Rob Ohlson , president and owner of Maillot Homes , a high-end custom home builder based in Calgary. With more than two decades in the construction industry, Rob brings a grounded, people-first perspective to leadership, craftsmanship, and adopting technology in a traditionally low-tech space. We discuss how choosing the right technology can dramatically simplify work,...

In this episode my guest is Paula Worthington , founder and president of Worthington PR & Story , a highly sought-after communications, public relations, social media, and marketing agency dedicated to helping brands share their stories with the world. With more than 20 years of experience, Paula is an experienced entrepreneur, respected national PR leader, and award-winning communicator who w...

In this episode my guest is Aidan Campbell , co-founder of 2C Media , a video production studio specializing in long-form storytelling for businesses, institutions, and documentary projects. Aidan began his career as a freelance photographer before helping build 2C Media into a trusted partner for organizations that value meaningful, human-centered stories. We discuss how storytelling evolves alon...

In this episode my guest is Chris Jones , founder of Strategic Traction, an EOS Implementer®, coach, speaker, and author of Relentless AF: An Entrepreneur’s Disaster to Success Story . Chris helps leadership teams build healthier companies through clarity, accountability, and human-centered communication. He also runs multiple ventures, including Unlock Growth Partners and Simple Solve AI, where h...

In this episode my guest is Amanda Hamilton, founder and creative director of Amanda Hamilton Interior Design, Palette Archives and 3 Foot Nothing. Amanda is an award winning entrepreneur, Interior Designer and public speaker whose bold and unorthodox approach to design and business has made her one of the most sought after creative minds in Canada. She is also the author of Not That Likable , a m...

In this episode my guest is Tyler Chisholm, founder of Clearmotive, a full service marketing and customer experience agency that helps ambitious brands grow by uncovering customer motivations and turning them into measurable results. Tyler is also the author of Curious as Hell, where he explores curiosity as a foundation for better leadership and clearer decision making. We explore how curiosity s...