Calgary Business Podcast

This was an excellent discussion with an individual that I would classify as knowing the “macro” and “micro” issues faced by Calgary businesses. Mary provided her insights on key life sciences, agri-business and talent initiatives the team are working on including much broader matters such as foreign direct investment and trade.  Link to website: https://calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/ Mary M...

I travelled to the Calgary community of Altadore to meet the founder and CEO of RNDSQR, a real estate developer and inner city community builder. Al Devani wowed me with his vision for the next steps to the connected home — a connected community. Truly fantastic!  Subsequent to this episode, Avenue Magazine named Al Devani to its list of "Top 40 Under 40" for 2021.  Here is a link to the...

In this episode, Allen meets with Tyler Chisholm to learn about his journey from flying airplanes to navigating through the intricate world of marketing and advertising. clearmotive website: https://clearmotive.ca/ Instagram: @tylerchisholmyyc @collisionsyyc @theyjustgetit LinkedIn profile: http://linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

This podcast goes retro and the days of trying Tequila as a teenager came hauntingly back as Zack and Taylor walked through the origin story of the “Hecho” Tequila Soda Link to website (Bodega Brands): www.siphecho.com LinkedIn profile: http://linkedin.com/in/zack-lister-287b8228

In this episode, Allen had the pleasure of meeting with Jen and Chris, the founders and owners of the Icon Dance Company, a newly established business in the Legacy Community of South Calgary. Instagram and Facebook: @icondancecompanyinc Website: www.icondancecompany.com

This was a fantastic Podcast! Paul walked me through the new and old parts of Mount Royal University and outlined some of the exciting “hidden gem” programs up at the Campus. Link to MRU websites: www.mru.ca www.mru.ca/business Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship: https://www.mtroyal.ca/ProgramsCourses/FacultiesSchoolsCentres/Business/Institutes/InstituteInnovationEntrepreneurship/index.h...

In this episode, Allen Wazny had the pleasure of interviewing Victoria Bradbury, the Chief Executive Officer of Pendragon Construction Services and a Board member for two companies: Canada Land Company and the British and Commonwealth British Association of Canada.

In this episode, Allen had the pleasure of learning about the origins of Meow Foundation and the unique ways Lorie and her team have adapted the business model of the foundation. Link to the website: www.meowfoundation.com Link to LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/lorie-abernethy-5991b78

In this episode, Allen Wazny meets with Pete Smith, the CEO of Strata Health. Real interesting to learn that their health SaaS has been around since 2002 — well before the IPhone! Website link: www.stratahealth.com LinkedIn Profile: http://linkedin.com/in/peter-smith-9375362

In this episode, Allen Wazny met with Sarah Bronwin, the founder of Go Clean Co and Go Dog Co talks about starting up in Calgary from 2018 to 2006,  Instagram handles:  @gocleanco  Website | https://gocleancoyyc.com/ Home Cleaning | Cleaning community | Calgary cleaners | Cleaning hacks | Time to Clean | Time is the new currency | Your Home | Calgary Homes | Residential cleaners | C...

In this episode, Allen Wazny had the benefit of having both Darren Blasetti (CIBC Branch Manager) and Oleks Prysyazhnyy (Personal Banking) on the Podcast. Darren and Oleks talked about the incredible changes in Chestermere along with the changes in digital banking and readily available banking-related information online. Both Darren & Oleks talked of the importance of building strong relations...

In this episode, Allen Wazny had fun visiting the LockDown Escape Rooms facility just down the road from Chinook Mall. This was truly fun!! To learn more visit: www.lockdowncalgary.ca Tammy’s LinkedIn profile: http://linkedin.com/in/tammy-oliver-mccurdie-b2285a27 Instagram connection: @lockdowncalgary

In this episode, Allen Wazny had the chance to meet with Barbara Spain and learn the origin story of how she came to Calgary from Ireland 6 years ago to set up the Cleaver restaurant. She then opened the Gringo Street restaurant, right next door, a few years later. Barbara also shared the story behind the “50 seats and a Cow” description on her Instagram profile. The secret is on the walls! To lea...

In this episode, Allen managed to track down Shannon Pestun and learn about the key initiatives established by ATB Financial for Calgary women entrepreneurs. Shannon also happens to be on the Board of Governors at Mount Royal University.  Subsequent to this podcast, Shannon went to co-found her own business, The Finance Cafe. §§§  To learn more, this is the link to the ATB website: https...

In the episode, Allen had the unique opportunity to meet Pamela Draper, the President and CEO, a crypto-currency exchange here in Calgary. Subsequent to recording this episode, Pamela also assumed the role of President and CEO over financial services company, Pateno Payments in July 2020. Click on the links below to learn more: §§§ Bitvo Exchange Website: https://www.bitvo.com/  LinkedIn | ht...

In this episode, Allen Wazny meets with Mike McAra and finds out how low oil prices allowed him to pivot from his geology roots to co-found a successful tech startup in the Calgary real estate sector. Mike’s website link can be accessed here: https://realoffice360.com/ Mike’s LinkedIn profile is here: http://linkedin.com/in/mikekmcara

In this episode, Allen Wazny had the pleasure of chatting with Desiree Bombenon, the CEO and Chief Disruption Officer of Surecall. Desiree talked through the early days of how pagers were initially disrupted by cell phones to what is today a complete offering of corporate communication solutions for startups to large organizations. Link to website: https://surecallcc.com/ Link to Desiree Bombenon...

In this episode, Allen Wazny meets with Lourdes Juan and learns about the numerous profit and non-profit activities that she is involved in within the Calgary community. This includes co-founder of Moonlight Market Foundation, founder and executive director of Leftovers Foundation, CEO and director of Soma Hammam & Spa, and director of Hive Developments. Unfortunately we did not have time to f...

In this episode, Allen had the pleasure of meeting with Lancy to learn the origin story behind her travel insurance platform. Link to website: Www.iwaretravel.ca Link to Lancy’s LinkedIn profile: http://linkedin.com/in/lancy-qiu-iwaretravel

In the episode, Allen Wazny has the pleasure to meet with Tanya Eklund, the managing director of The Tanya Eklund Group and learns the origins of an exciting 19 years in the Calgary Real Estate community. With amazing energy, Tanya shares her journey of the changing landscape in Calgary real estate.  Subsequent to this episode, Tanya also started her own podcast / video series called "VOW" or...

In this episode, Allen Wazny had the pleasure of chatting with Rick Hu, the CEO and founder of Vivametrica, a health analytics company focused on predictive tools for insurers and wellness program providers. Link to website: https://www.vivametrica.com/ Linked to Rick’s LinkedIn profile: http://linkedin.com/in/drrickhu

In this episode, Allen Wazny had the chance to learn about how Crystal Creek homes has managed to weather the Calgary “economic storm” and continue building homes for the Calgary community. Link to website | www.crystalcreekhomes.ca LinkedIn profile of Justin Bobier | http://linkedin.com/in/justin-bobier-480246a

In this episode, Allen Wazny meets with lawyer turned insurance expert, Brad Vescarelli, who is the Canada Energy and Power Leader with Marsh here in Calgary. Link to Marsh corporate website: https://www.marsh.com/ Link to Brad’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-vescarelli-83312950/

In this episode, Allen Wazny has an energetic discussion with Stephen King, the founder and CEO of CMO4Hire, and learns some unique aspects of digital marketing in the Calgary community. These are his website links: www.cmo4hire.com www.dbmms.io This is the LinkedIn to his LinkedIn profile: http://linkedin.com/in/stephenking13

In this episode, Allen Wazny had the pleasure to meet and then chat with Dominique Fraser Landry, the President and CEO of TeamFund.ca, an innovative approach to helping amateur sports teams raise funds. This is a link to the TeamFund website: http://www.teamfund.ca This is a link to Dominque’s LinkedIn profile: http://linkedin.com/in/dominique-fraser-landry-0aa1b962 Link to podcast: https://bit.l...