Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast

In today's episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris talks to Justin Mantha, our third-year operator from the Chelsea Wakefield area.   Justin was a standout performer from the beginning, with a remarkable trajectory in his journey through the Student Works Management Program. In his first year, Justin achieved significant success, hitting his Mexico target and learning crucial leader...

In today's episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris talks to Steve MacDonald, one of our alumni and the owner of Patty Mac, a thriving business specializing in high-end custom home builds and property maintenance in the Muskoka area of Ontario.   Steve, who started his business about 15 years ago, began Patty Mac as a small venture servicing clients in the affluent cottage region of...

In today's episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris chats with William Matte, a remarkable young leader from Quebec City who is breaking new records in our program.   During the episode, Will shares insights into his journey, the important lessons he learned at the Student Works Management Program, and strategies for growing leaders and reaching business goals.    Will high...

In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris is joined by Jon Mailhot, a former top operator at Student Works who has since carved a successful career in various industries, including sales, marketing, and most recently, environmental sustainability in the plastics recycling sector. Jon shares insights from his journey, emphasizing the value of basic sales and marketing principles acr...

In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris is joined by Fred Turcotte, a standout participant of the Student Works Management Program. Highlighting an extraordinary journey of growth, the episode unfolds Fred's transition from a rookie to a remarkable leader in the business world. Last year, Fred embarked on his entrepreneurial journey with Student Works, finishing as the third top...

In today's episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris chats with Andy Geschi, one of our alumni, who is now a seasoned real estate broker with Re/Max in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. With over 25 years of experience, Andy shares his remarkable journey from his entrepreneurial beginnings, selling candy from his high school locker, to becoming a top-tier real estate professional and the import...

In today's episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris chats with Andrew Thompson, one of our young leaders, an operator who, despite a slow start and financial setbacks, turned his business around and achieved a staggering $180,000 in sales by the end of the summer, complete with a well-deserved trip to Mexico.  Andrew dives into the details of the struggles he faced, highlighting the impor...

In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris is joined by two outstanding young entrepreneurs: Alexandra Buca and Chris Caruso. Both share their experiences as rookie operators in the competitive field of window cleaning and painting services, highlighting their remarkable early success. Alexandra, operating in Aylmer, has already booked $71,000 in painting services by March 4, while...

In today's episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris chats with Jonathan Feist, an operator who worked with us just over a decade ago, a dynamic entrepreneur who has navigated diverse career paths with remarkable success. Jonathan shares insights from his journey, highlighting the importance of strategic career choices and embracing opportunities for growth.   Jonathan's story is a testame...

In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris is joined by Austin Trudeau, a highly successful entrepreneur and a key figure at Rydel Roofing. The discussion revolves around Austin's journey from starting as a painter in 2016 to becoming a pivotal player in a business generating over $25 million in revenue. Austin shares his experiences and the growth he witnessed within Student Works,...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with George Walsh, another outstanding member of our team. George is a third-year operator in St. John's, Newfoundland, and his journey from a painter to a successful operator is nothing short of inspiring.   During the episode, George reflects on his personal and professional growth, highlighting key lessons he took from our program that have...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Saša Milosevic, an amazing operator of our program. Saša had previously joined us on Episode 276, sharing insights into his journey.   During the episode, Saša reflects on his impressive business growth, from running a successful Mexico-level operation in 2020 to expanding to two additional businesses, reaching a half-million and $53...

In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris is joined by Frank Bourgault, a distinguished figure in the legal and business development spheres. Frank shares his journey from an undergraduate student, uncertain and inexperienced, to a visionary entrepreneur and legal expert. His story begins with humble origins as a painter with Student Works, a pivotal experience that laid the founda...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson interviews Wil Brawn, a young entrepreneur who had a remarkable journey in our program breaking the all time rookie record in his first year of business, doing over half a million dollars. Will has set a goal of achieving over a million dollars in his business this year, showcasing incredible habits, focus, and discipline.   During t...

In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris is joined by Bruce Hodges, a seasoned entrepreneur and corporate leader with a remarkable career journey. Bruce shares his early experiences in the banking industry, leading to a pivotal role in the dot com era, where he successfully navigated the challenges and opportunities of a startup. He then transitioned into a 20-year tenure in the i...

In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris sits down with Keenan Taylor, who discusses his decision to take a year off between his third and fourth year of university to explore the workforce and travel. Currently in Halifax, he's been job hunting while enjoying travelling around Nova Scotia in an RV. They discuss Keenan's achievements in business, sales, and leadership skill, while...

In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris chats with Jason Reid, characterized as a people-builder rather than a conventional CEO, as he shares his entrepreneurial philosophy. Jason was on the show back in the fall of 2019, and since then has taken on new ventures - with Mark Moses no less - and seen massive success - he now runs a $200 million dollar business. During the episode,...

In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris chats with Kaleb O'Very, the rookie operator of the year for window cleaning, illustrating a meteoric rise from $100,000 in 2017 to $7 million in current annual revenue. They discuss the growth and development of new operators, skill sets, and operational strategies within the program. Kaleb exemplifies the essence of this success through a...

In today's episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson has a follow-up discussion with a leader he first met back in September of 2019 - Jamie Lee Bongard. They explore Jamie Lee's amazing journey through the world of real estate investing and its unique financial benefits. They delve into the BRRRR method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat), and show how it can serve as a financia...

In today's episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson interviews James Ward, a remarkable window cleaning operator who's not only the fifth-ranked rookie at Student Works, but has also achieved an impressive $110,000 in business. James' journey is truly inspiring, and he has earned the title of "most improved rookie."   James shares his entrepreneurial journey and how Student Works...

In this show, Chris interviews, Steve Frook , Head of Business Development in Curinos. In this show, Steve reveals some excellent sales Tips & Tricks which will allow you to deliver maximum possible value, ensure customer satisfaction, and thus, evolve it into a true sales champion.   This show starts off with Steve recalling his life before Student Works. Always a hard-working individual, Ste...

In today's episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson engages in an insightful conversation with James Bradfield, a former top-performing rookie under the Student Works program. James Bradfield has achieved remarkable success: He was named Operator of the Year, generated more than $220,000 in revenue and built a team of leaders. Now he's taken on a new role as a business coach. In t...

In today's episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson interviews Michael Davidson, one of our remarkable alumni, who has made incredible progress in our program since his appearance on the podcast in April 2019. He is a dynamic individual who has already become a millionaire and is on the verge of launching a $2 million real estate project.    Michael has spent the last decade delvi...

In today's episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson interviews Kellie Karim, one of our extraordinary leaders who has now transitioned into a coaching role within our program.   Kellie will delve into her remarkable journey, starting as a Mexico operator, where her earnings skyrocketed from over $90,000 in her first year to an impressive $150,000 this year. She will explore the pi...

In today's episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson interviews Marc Langelier, one of our remarkable alumni who has had an incredible journey in the business world. During this insightful discussion, Marc shares his experiences and lessons learned, including how his business was enormously impacted by the pandemic.   Marc, a successful Orangetheory franchisee, owns three studios a...