From the trenches

Guest 1: H2 Accelerator is a boutique agency located in Victoria, BC, that works with some of Vancouver Island’s and BC’s most exciting and socially responsible brands in tourism, financial services, retail, health and wellness, social marketing, and more. Learn more about H2 Accelerator by visiting: www.h2accelerator.com . Guest 2: 80% of businesses are unknowingly overspending on employee benefi...

Guest 1: [00.00-05.35] Pearlman Lindholm was established by Edwin Pearlman and Louis Lindholm in 1954. For 65 years, their firm has consistently maintained its status as one of Victoria’s leading law practices and has steadily grown to house twenty-five lawyers. As a full-service law firm, they use our expertise to represent clients in all personal and business matters, handling cases ranging from...

In 1887 when Joseph Pemberton embarked on his journey to establish a new real estate business, he could never have foreseen how his earnest work philosophy would inspire four generations to carry on in his footsteps, building one of the largest independently owned and operated real estate firms on Vancouver Island, Pemberton Holmes. Their tradition of knowledgeable service continues to the present...

From design, through to printing and application, manufacturing and VMI, the Great Little Box Company has you covered in all aspects of your packaging journey. Their award winning team can design and produce packaging that complements your entire product offering and helps you win on the shelf. And all with the shipping and warehousing flexibility you require, with just in time warehouse programs...

DENCITI Development Corporation is a Vancouver-based real estate development company creating urban industrial, commercial and residential developments. Development is ever changing and complex because every property is different. It is crucial to understand the details from acquisition to completion to inspire the creative planning that enhances value, purpose and vision for each project. They us...

Kinsol Timber Systems specializes in working collaboratively with architects, engineers and general contractors to deliver carefully detailed, constructible, and ambitious structures. A Vancouver Island based facility, with access to Canada’s best timber, their shop and site crews are broadly experienced in planning, fabricating, and erecting timber structures in some of the most challenging condi...

William Wright Commercial Real Estate Services is a dynamic, energetic, and enthusiastic approach to commercial real estate marketing. A new age look at connecting clients to their goals within the commercial markets and helping them build their business one transaction at a time. With more offices, in more BC markets; William Wright Commercial can provide the most up to date information and in-ma...

Evolution Business Marketing is a Nanaimo marketing company helping businesses and organizations with all their communication and digital marketing needs. With over 20 years experience in marketing and communications, we pride ourselves in quality service and professional results. Learn more about Evolution Business Marketing by visiting: www.evolutionbusiness.ca . Roof Top Tents brings you the ea...

Technical Safety BC is an independent, self-funded organization that oversees the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment across the province. In addition to issuing permits, licences and certificates, they work with industry to reduce safety risks through assessment, education and outreach, enforcement, and research. Learn more about Technical Safety BC by visiting: www...

The BC Construction Association (BCCA) is the only provincial organization advocating for all companies in BC’s industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) construction sector regardless of labour affiliations. It protects contractors’ interests with the provincial government, provides expert procurement services, access to project opportunities and talent, and funding for apprenticeship train...

Kinetic Construction is an established Construction Manager and General Contractor with offices in Victoria, Vancouver and Courtenay. Since 1984, Kinetic has successfully completed hundreds of construction projects, using a variety of project delivery methods as a general contractor, construction manager and design-builder. “Together Building Better” is at the core of who we are, which simply mean...

MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. They proudly serve and respond to the needs of their clients in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Through partner-led engagements, they provide a collaborative, cost-effective approach to doing business and personalized strategies to help people and organizations succeed across the country and around th...

Danory Technology Partners offers a range of IT consulting services that are specifically designed to provide small Canadian businesses with big technological solutions. They pride themselves on being a Canadian business devoted to protecting other Canadians and their businesses. Learn more about Danory by visiting: danory.ca . Addison's Final 4: Podcast: Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend . Best advice...

Trulioo is a RegTech company. They build and connect digital identity networks around the globe, and this framework of trust empowers businesses to assess the various risks associated with digital identities. They provide a global identity marketplace that services a wide range of industries, including finance, banking, retail, payments, gaming, and online marketplaces — all through a single API i...

Kobalt.io brings the monitoring capabilities of enterprise-class security teams to smaller organizations. They build on world-class frameworks and toolsets, combining the power of the cloud and data at scale to address the complexity of cyber security. Learn more about Kobalt.io by visiting: kobalt.io . Michael's Final 4: Books: The Wealthy Barber: Everyone's Common‑Sense & The 7 Habits of Highly...

With more than 32 years of experience, combining ancient tradition with modern science, Nanaimo's VitaCare Natural Health Clinic and their Naturopathic doctors are trained and licensed to prescribe therapeutic natural medicines as well as prescription drug therapies in creating the perfect treatment program. They offer extensive services with highly trained and caring staff. Their Naturopathic doc...

Engaged HR transforms workplaces by providing essential human resource management consulting services and expertise to nonprofit organizations and small to medium-sized business. Whether you are building your HR program, facing people-management challenges, or growing your business, they’ll help you with your people practices and create the workplace culture you want. Learn more about Engaged HR b...

Mackenzie Gartside & Associates is an award-winning team of energetic, customer-focused mortgage professionals who want to make your mortgage experience as positive and smooth as possible. They are based in the Comox Valley (many of their team are 2nd or 3rd generation locals) and they are dedicated to building our place here in the community through long-term, positive relationships with their cl...

Learn more about the Entrepreneurial Operating System by visiting: www.eosworldwide.com . Jeremy's Final 4: Podcast: Making Sense Podcast with Sam Harris . Best advice: "Hire tough, manage easy." App: Microsoft Office 365 . Restaurants: Brewer's Row - Port Moody . For more local news impacting business, visit: www.businessexaminer.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn more about the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce by visiting: www.victoriachamber.ca . Bruce's Final 4: Podcast: Chamber Chats. Books: John Grisham . Best advice: "Do the right thing." App: Twitter . Restaurants: Victoria Chamber Restaurant Members . For more local news impacting business, visit: www.businessexaminer.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katy Fairley is an independent consultant focusing on improving project delivery for public and private owners by defining strategies, best practices and risk mitigation for delivery models, contracts and procurement. She believes these three areas are at the heart of improving the building process for owners and construction firms alike. Prior to founding Fairley Strategies, Katy was Vice-Preside...

Located on Vancouver Island, on the West Coast of Canada, Coastland Wood Industries is a global leader in the production of veneer. Their location, state of the art facilities, talented work team and culture of high quality customer service allows them to deliver superior products their customers can rely on. Since their inception, they have strived to be the lowest cost producer of premium qualit...

VMAC designs and manufactures the most innovative mobile air compressors and multi-power systems available. As one of the only true air compressor manufacturers in North America, VMAC has earned a reputation for air compressors and multi-power systems with extraordinary build quality, durability, and reliability, and confidently backs its air compressors with a VMAC Lifetime Warranty. Operators an...

Herold Engineering Limited is a diversified Island-based consulting civil and structural engineering company with their corporate office in Nanaimo and design offices in Victoria and Ucluelet. They are involved in a wide variety of building, municipal, transportation and marine projects throughout British Columbia with the majority of their work on Vancouver Island. Their firm consists of a highly...

Learn more about the Nanaimo Airport by visiting: www.nanaimoairport.com . Dave's Final 4: Book: The Navigator . Best Advice: "Be patient, be focused, and you will get things done" Software: Apple's iOS . Restaurant: Delicado's. For more local news impacting business, visit: www.businessexaminer.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.