Inspiration (FML)

You likely don’t know who Barry Daniels is. Unless you were in one of his choirs or musical productions, you would think he was just a regular guy. A common theme I find in the interviews we do is that the people who make the greatest impact on people’s lives have no clue they are doing it. They also don’t think they are that good. Barry is one of those guys. He's singing’s unsung h...

We flip the script and we ask Mike Farwell the questions! Here is another great example of how one teacher can make a huge difference. How school arts programs impact community and how purpose evolves. Join us as we learn how a local legend recognized his passion and pursued it over the years. Hear about how a movement was started and the FML that drove it. Heartache and loss do not have to be the...

Explore Jesse's take on founding in the Waterloo Region

This week it's just Bill Steve and Ed. No founder or musician guest. It's time to get caught up on the progress of FML from the horse's mouths!

Many in the Waterloo Region will know the name Dana Shortt.  Dana built an iconic local name for herself with incredible attention to the little things and a courageous commitment to branding, customer service and family.  She started with nothing, built a thriving business and just recently had a very successful exit.  Find out what initially drove Dana to start the business, what...

Dreams don’t just happen, they evolve.  Tim had no idea where his music would take him, or if it would take him.  Many musicians end up teaching, which is what Tim Moher did with the local school board, but it was a chance opportunity that saw him build a powerful voluntary music program that ultimately served over a thousand kids.  The program he established and the stars that came...

‘I want to make a difference in everything I do’, says Blake.  Admittedly, not a founder, but represents the key to success that most founders fail to recognize.  He was the ‘First Follower’ for Ennio and Rosa, the founders of Ennios Pasta House.  To understand what a ‘First Follower’ is, search for Derek Sivers, Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy.  When Ennio started his rest...

 In this episode, Noel takes us on an unforgettable journey from being kicked out of every school he attended to working with some of the most iconic musical artists of all time, including George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley. He later channeled his networking savvy and business instincts into launching flight schools, becoming a commercial pilot, racing cars, and building a rich life with his...

This is a short introduction to the Founders Music Lab podcast series.

In our inaugural episode, we talk with our partners Steve Lehmann and Ed Denyer about their personal journeys toward discovering their passions and building their businesses. Their paths were very different, shaped by distinct motivations and experiences, but both found success through a deep focus on client needs and a keen sense of what made their work stand out. We also explore how their commit...