Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast

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...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Austin Trudeau , Marketing Graduate Student & Business Coach at Student Works Management Program. Austin, our very first guest podcast guest is back to share his Student Works experiences. When Austin was here the first time, he shared his goal of running a $300,000 painting business. In today’s show, Austin shares how he easily surpassed his goal by clocking a re...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Jason Haelzle , Principal, Vice President, GHD . This show starts with Jason recalling his life as a teenager. A high performing engineering student, Jason was also a national-level hockey player and a star Student Works operator. So, how did Jason manage these different and demanding roles? In this segment of the show, we discuss the importance of cultivating a s...

In today's show, Chris shares his experience of conducting three consecutive operator trainings. Chris reveals how these trainings set up operators for success by teaching them structures and unique processes that Student Works has perfected over the years.  Topics discussed include the importance of dressing professionally, cultivating accountability, dealing with bad habits that hinder your succ...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Dan Woolford , Director of Business Development, Virox Technologies Inc.   Dan shares his professional journey that commenced right after the Student Works program. Dan’s extraordinary success saw him rise from the position of a sales rep to that of the company’s GM. What were some of the biggest challenges that Dan had to overcome as he transitioned from student...

In this episode, Chris interviews Amer Abu Shakra , Business Owner, Student Works Painting. Amer shares his SIX rules of success that helped him hit the all-time high sales record of $500,000 at Student Works. This show starts with Amer sharing some background information with listeners. Born in Jordan, Amer is truly thankful for the excellent opportunity that Student Works has given him. Amer was...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Mets Kramer , Owner, StrategicEvolutions . Mets shares his professional journey and reveals how you can influence decision making in a business environment.  This show starts with Mets recalling his life before Student Works. Always a hard worker, Mets started working from a very young age. Like many ambitious and driven young people, he was also in a hurry to att...

In today's powerful solo, Chris shares how you can deal with setbacks at work. All of us have issues that we are grappling in our personal lives. These issues often result in stress and negative feelings that affect our productivity at work.  So, how can you reign in this negativity and maintain your focus? While it is not possible to always be in control of our feelings, Chris shares some common...

In today, show, Chris interviews Richard Carroll , successful serial entrepreneur and Managing Director, Keylingo Translations . Richard shares how the transferable skillsets that he picked up during his Student Works days have helped him find entrepreneurial success in diverse fields like finance, energy, and technology. This show starts with Richard recalling his Student Works days. What are som...

In today's powerful solo, Chris highlights the importance of keeping your integrity intact. How often have you failed to keep your professional commitments? And have you ever contemplated the impact of not keeping your word? Chris shares why it is necessary to keep your word if you wish to perform at your optimum level. Tune in for some excellent insights! Resources:  Student Works   Chris Thomson...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Rob Dempsey , Senior Vice President, Stevenson & Hunt, a part of Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited. This show starts with Rob recalling his life before Student Works. While he was always a great student, Rob is honest enough to admit that he was never an out-of-the-box thinker. Did the Student Works program help hone his ingenuity? Rob goes on to shares some of t...

In today's show, Chris reveals the true meaning of integrity.  Integrity, Chris reveals is comprised of three components. The first component is " Doing what you said you will do, and doing it on time ".  This first component highlights the power of keeping your word.  The second component of keeping your integrity is " Knowing what you are to do, doing it as it was meant to be done, and doing it...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Michael Fleming , District manager, Milwaukee Tools. Michael shares some of the most important learnings from his successes and failures and reveals some crucial attributes that have enabled him to quickly rise through the ranks at one of the largest employers in Canada. This show starts with Michael recalling his life before Student Works. A quiet kid, Michael wa...

In the first show of 2020, we reveal an effective 3-step process to GET STARTED and achieve your annual goals. The first step is “ Having a Plan”. Setting audacious goals is great. But, how can you hope to achieve those goals without a proper plan? Chris shares how we, at Student Works come up with effective plans for our painting business. The second step? “ A Really Big Push” . You need abundant...