Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast

How do you create exceptional brands that stand the test of time? In today’s show, Chris interviews Brian Scudamore, Founder and CEO of O2E Brands, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING and Shack Shine. Brian shares his distilled wisdom on guerrilla marketing tactics, the importance of working with the right people, and reveals why you must be willing to fail in order to realize your most audacious...

In today’s show, we interview, Rob Signoretti , Enterprise Account Executive at DataBricks who shares his story about how he built his successful career in the technology space. Raised in Ontario by a blue-collar family, Rob had a “boxed-in” mentality as he had little idea about the massive opportunities out there. He was content and laidback, and his teacher called him the “dumbest smart guy” he...

What is the ONE thing that could help you realize your most audacious goals? If you want your life to get better and better, you can’t do it without integrity. But, what does integrity really mean? In the simplest terms, integrity means that you are honoring your word. However, in today’s show, Chris and Patrick share a more thoughtful and detailed definition of “integrity”: Doing what to do, doin...

Looking forward to the holidays? Planning on taking things easy as an eventful 2020 draws to a close? While, it is natural to take things slow this time of the year, coming to a complete standstill is not really judicious. In today’s show, we reveal four simple but actionable tips to help you add value during your holidays.  From re-training your monkey mind to ensuring physical activity to keepin...

In today’s show, Chris reflects back on the incredible year that was 2020 and shares some of the BIGGEST lessons that the pandemic has taught him. When adversity strikes, most people go into panic mode and switch off completely. However, if you can keep your sanity in these trying times, double-down, and pivot, you can catapult yourself miles ahead of the competition. And that’s exactly what Chris...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Rebecca Friese , Managing Partner, Flyn Consulting , and author of the recently-released The Good Culture: The Leader's Guide to Creating a Workplace That Doesn't Suck .  We start this show with Rebecca sharing her interesting backstory. Born and raised in Illinois, Rebecca chose Penn State to complete her college education. She made the most of this experience, a...

Looking for proven ways to scale up your business in these uncertain times? In today’s show, we interview Marco Pimental who reveals how having internal systems in place can help you successfully acquire and manage businesses, even if they are vastly different in nature. Growing up, Marco was curious and extremely enterprising. From working early mornings in a grocery store to running a car import...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Nicky Billou , co-founder, The Million Dollar Clinic , and host, The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast. We start this show with Nicky sharing his interesting backstory. Nicky was a great high school student but lost his focus somewhat when he entered university. However, hell-bent on doing well, Nicky surrounded himself with a great peer group – which pushed him t...

In today’s show, Chris interviews, Brett Bergmann , COO, Solar Panda. Growing up, young Brett was totally confused by the myriad of options available in front of him. There were a whole bunch of ways he wanted to go, but he had little idea how to get there. This is when the Student Works opportunity came knocking. Running a painting business and managing a crew of people at a young age had a trans...

Today’s show is a special one as we have some of our top operators joining us to discuss the power of accountability, integrity, and a clean and healthy environment. Maddie, a student from the University of Western Ontario grew her first business by 300%. Adam just graduated from the program after doing well over a quarter-million dollars worth of business. And John, our top operator from the West...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Paul Flick, CEO, 360 Degree Painting, and Premium Services Brand. 360 Degree Painting is a painting franchise company whereas Premium Services Brand offers multiple services in the home services space. Paul worked with Student Works as a district manager and operator in the late 1980s.  In the first segment of the show, Paul recalls his life as a teenager. Like ma...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Darius Mirshahzadeh , Former President, The Money Source Inc and host, The Greatness Machine. Darius, a core value evangelist shares his life story and reveals some of the most critical business lessons that he has learned from his successes and failures. Growing up, Darius was extremely money-motivated. So much so that he considered dropping out of college so tha...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Corey Bullock , Sale Enablement Specialist at Intuit. Growing up, Corey was frustrated with his lack of clarity. While there are some of us who are absolutely certain about what they plan to do professionally, Corey wasn’t one of them. Rather, Corey chalked out this professional path through the rather painful process of elimination. In the next segment of the sho...

Today’s show is a special one as Chris interviews Gary Mottershead, President, and Founder, GCP Industrial Products and Facilitator at Dan Sullivan’s Strategic coach. Gary always had a big work engine. As a teenager, he ran a newspaper business and displayed ingenuity by making deliveries in a motorboat.  However, inspite of this, Gary did not take the entrepreneurial route from the get-go but wor...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Evan Wailoo. Currently, Evan works with Autodesk in their AEC department. Prior to this, he has worked with technology behemoths, Apple, and Microsoft. Evan interned with Student Works nearly 30 years back. Evan shares that he was an average kid but extremely money-motivated. So, this drive helped him run a large and successful painting business inspite of the fac...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Michael Glinter , professional leadership, staffing, and career consultant. Since 1999, Michael has placed thousands of employees across the globe. In today’s show, listeners will get a peek into the playbook of elite recruiters like Michael and learn how the staffing industry as a whole operates. After graduation, Michael started working at Coca Cola but was quic...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Frank Gairdner , an entrepreneur with a diverse path.  Frank worked with Student Works back in 2004-2005 while he was getting his arts degree at Western. He went on to get his Masters in Philosophy from Queen’s. Frank has worked in industries ranging from documentary filmmaking to carbon-fiber boats. Frank reveals that one reason for his success is his arts backgr...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Devon Thomson, district manager, Student Works. Devon shares some of the most important lessons that he has learned over the past seven years at Student Works. He reveals how he has honed some foundational skillsets which have firmly entrenched him on the path of rapid growth and success. We start this show with Devon sharing his interesting backstory.  Even befor...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Nelkas Kwemo. Nelkas shares some of the biggest life lessons that he has learned as an elite athlete. You will also learn why he calls Student Works his “most brutal experience” ever.  We start this show with Nelkas sharing his interesting backstory. An elite athlete, Nelkas is a professional linebacker for Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Additi...

Today’s show is a special one as Mitchell Beinhaker slides into the interviewer’s seat and quizzes Chris about his business and passion, Student Works.  Student Works has a unique business model/ entrepreneurial program for high school students and college students where they can learn critical business skills at an extremely young age. When eighteen-year old’s get the opportunity to run a large p...

In today’s show, Chris interviews William Chyz , Director, Asset Management, and Client Services at Westcourt Capital Corporation. William, a former student painter, currently helps HNI’s with their alternative investments.  We start this show with William sharing his backstory.  As a high school student, William did not have much idea about what he was going to do with his life. So, after working...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Lucas Rodrigues. Lucas spent two fruitful and extremely rewarding years with Student Works. In this first year, Lucas worked as a rookie manager. Whereas, in his second year, as a district manager, Lucas assumed a leadership role as he took under student managers under his wing. We start this show with Lucas sharing a bit of his background. Growing up, Lucas was a...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Barry Danckert , GM, and Global Vice President, The Coca-Cola Company.  Barry spent two rewarding years with Student Works when he was studying marketing at Wilfrid Laurier. Admittedly, after joining Student Works, Barry realized how little he knew about business. Specifically, as a student painter, Barry shares how he got some important lessons in pricing and peo...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Stefan Milosevic, a second-year district manager with Student Works. Stefan and his two partners recently broke the all-time sales record at Student Works. Stefan had a terrific rookie year as well as he came really close to breaking the rookie record held by another incredible Student Works manager, Amir. We start this show with Stefan sharing a bit of his backgr...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Neil King , President, LifeWorks, and Executive Vice President, Morneau Shepell. Growing up, Neil was always hard-working. He used to work odd jobs but was frustrated that his earnings were not commensurate with the work that he was putting in.  And perhaps, this was the biggest reason that attracted him to business and Student Works in the first place.  Neil spen...