Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast

In today’s show, Chris interviews Brandon Cornish who is in his second-year at Student Works.   Brandon broke the all-time window cleaning rookie record last year by clocking sales of $96,000. And this year, he is all set to double his business!  So, what is the reason behind Brandon’s phenomenal success? Topics discussed in today’s show include time efficiency, learning from other top performers,...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Steve Woodall , Director of Client Strategy, Student Life Network.  Even before Student Works, Steve was a hardworking and driven individual working multiple jobs and taking part in a host of extracurricular activities.  When Steve came across Student Works, he welcomed this opportunity of working in a business with well-oiled systems and processes.  In this segme...

In today’s show, Chris interviews leader and educator, Mark Jetsy . Mark is the Director of Excellence Squared Limited . After hearing his TedTalk, Chris got in touch with Mark to hear his thoughts on the rapidly-evolving education system of today. You current skillsets are an asset as well as a liability in today’s times. As a new technology disrupts current systems and processes, Mark points out...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Steve Acorn , President, Student Painters.  This show starts with Steve recalling his life as a teenager. Specifically, he talks about his biggest frustration in this phase of his life when he was working odd jobs. Later, Steve joined Wilfrid Laurier and then Student Works in 1985.   This is where Chris and Steve worked alongside as student district managers.  In...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Vincent Watt, a junior hockey league player, and district student manager, Student Works.  As a junior hockey league player for Halifax Mooseheads, Vincent is no stranger to high performance. In this first segment of the show, he goes on to share some of his biggest takeaways from playing elite hockey. Specifically, he talks about the importance of taking the hard...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Dhruva Talwalkar, Managing Director, Universal Power Transformer Private Limite. Dhruva shares how he managed to grow his business from $300,000 to $90 million in just 10 years before an adverse economic climate forced him to downsize operations. He talks about his many successes, his failures, and some of the most important takeaways that he has picked up along t...

In today’s show, Chris interviews  Pat Dubreuil , Vice President Community & First Nation Engagement at Manitou Gold Inc  We start this show with Pat recalling his pre-Student Works day. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, Pat always had a big engine for work and a propensity for adventure. He shares that a proven and simple business model attracted him to join Student Works in the first place....

Given the global situation, how do we CHOOSE to react is a massive decision.  In this episode, Chris discusses the power of acceptance and how our team at Student Works is coping with the situation on hand.    Resources: Student Works   Chris Thomson LinkedIn Chris’s Email

How to Take Calculated Risks and Build Multiple Streams of Income with Peter Bendevis Summary: In today’s show, Chris interviews Peter Bendevis , CPA, CA, RLC LLP. This show starts with Peter sharing his background information. A self-confessed nerd, growing up, Peter had excellent technical skills. But he was low on confidence and a poor communicator. Listeners will learn how Peter’s Student Work...

Today's show is about dealing with self-doubt. No matter how confident you are in your abilities, you will face moments of self-doubt. Particularly, it is common to encounter self-doubt when you are trying some new that is outside your comfort zone. So, what should you do in such situation? Chris shares a simple but effective two-step solution. The first step is acknowledging your self-doubt. And...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Sam Mendelsohn , COO, The Value Builder System™ We start this show with Sam sharing some interesting background information. Sam reveals that he used to work odd jobs as a teenager. Always entrepreneurial, Sam, however, did not have an in-depth understanding of how a business operates. His Student Works stint, he reveals, helped him in this aspect. So, what does S...

In today's show, Chris shares a simple but effective 3-step plan to create a compelling future for yourself. The first step, Chris reveals is to cultivate a vision that resonates and is easily understood across the board. This makes it easier to ensure buy-in from all stakeholders. The second step is sharing this vision. Do not be discouraged by people who do not align with your vision. And finall...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Nicholas Wiktorcyzk , Co-founder & CEO, Spently .  We start this show with Nicholas sharing some of the biggest frustrations that he had as a teenager. How did he get started at Student Works? And, did his Student Works stint help him eliminate these frustrations? Nicholas shares how Student Works laid the foundation for an arduous but rewarding entrepreneurial jo...

In today’s show, we interview  Chris Spurvey , Founder, Chris Spurvey Sales Growth Consulting Inc., and Plato Consulting Inc. This show starts with Chris sharing an interesting anecdote from his childhood. Back in 1983, Chris recalls how an Electrolux salesman managed to sell a $3,000 vacuum cleaner to his parents using manipulative sales techniques. Chris shares how we have gravitated towards a m...

This is the most important podcast I have ever created. It's not because of the guest or who I am interviewing.  It's the most important because we find ourselves in the middle of a war. And we are all in this together.  This podcast is about developing leaders to face and be part of creating an amazing future.  I've been doing that with the student works management program for the last 35 years....

In today’s show, Chris interviews Dan Desmarais , President, Cantactix Solutions Inc . Dan worked as a Student Works painter and manager in 1989-90. After Student Works, Dan entered the corporate world and eventually formed his own consulting company. Today, Dan’s organization is providing services to some of the biggest retail organizations in the world.  This show starts with Dan recalling his l...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Mack Mercier, a Student Works Operator who has set an audacious goal of hitting $500,000 sales this year. This show starts with Mack sharing how he got started with Student Works in the first place. Before Student Works, Mack was helping out his dad in his landscaping business. Here he was frustrated with his lack of financial and personal growth. Has his Student...

With all that is going in the world today - Chris felt compelled to do a bit of an impromptu podcast. With so much going on around the world, how do leaders need to react in times of chaos? Listen to the episode and find out. There are three areas that we will look at in this episode. 1. Leadership 2. Community 3. Growth We are in the midst of having another record setting year, but with all the m...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Will Scully, President, William Scully Limited .  This show starts with Will sharing how he got enrolled in Student Works. Will reveals how he as a teenager was unable to be in charge and assume responsibility. Until Student Works came along.  This segment of the show is particularly interesting as Will shares why his Student Works stint has proved to be far more...

Today's show is inspired by Govindh Jayaraman , an ex-Student Works Operator and a portfolio entrepreneur. Govindh, Chris reveals wishes to impact billions of lives through his medical business.   Chris shares some of the best leadership practices that he has learned by observing Govindh over the years. First, we discuss the importance of developing the art of listening. As a leader, innately list...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Jason Mansell , Financial Advisor, Edward Jones.  This show starts with Jason recalling his life as a teenager. Jason reveals that he took on numerous low-risk, hourly jobs without properly assessing the long-term benefits. In a bid to make two ends meet, this is a mistake that many of us often make in our formative years.  The next segment of the show is about Ja...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Kyle Pavlich , a Student Works District Manager.   This show starts with Kyle recalling his life before Student Works. As a teenager, Kyle admits that he had difficulty keeping his commitments. Further, Kyle shares how his argumentative nature further fuelled his frustrations. The second segment of the show is about Kyle sharing his Student Works experience. Liste...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Lance Spitzig , Student-at-law, BLG LLP .  We start this show with Lance recalling his life before Student Works. What was Lance like before joining the program? And, what were some of his major frustrations as a teenager? Lance shares his disappointment with the dearth of good opportunities that allowed him to hone his skillsets. Next, Lance shares some key highl...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Lance Spitzig , Student-at-law, BLG LLP .  We start this show with Lance recalling his life before Student Works. What was Lance like before joining the program? And, what were some of his major frustrations as a teenager? Lance shares his disappointment with the dearth of good opportunities that allowed him to hone his skillsets. Next, Lance shares some key highl...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Louis Blais, Founder, Lions Leap Consulting Louis helps Canadian start-ups evaluate the commercial feasibility of nascent technologies. This show starts with Louis recalling his life before Student Works. Louis admits that he was quite disorganized and poor at planning in this teenager years. Like most of us, he was frustrated with his lack of clarity as well.   N...