Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast

In today's episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson interviews Rowan Walsh, a remarkable young leader whose journey is truly inspiring. Initially unsure about his leadership potential, Rowan's perspective changed dramatically after a pivotal moment. Now, as he enters his fifth year in the program, he's about to take on the role of a part-time coach.   During this insightful d...

Are you a determined young leader looking to make your mark in sales? Would you like to learn from someone who has walked that path? Join us in this episode to explore Jordan's journey from student entrepreneur to top performer in the sales world.   Join Chris Thomson as he sits down with Jordan Brown, Senior Territory Sales Manager and Field Sales Trainer at Straumann Group. Jordan's experiences...

Are you a young entrepreneur eager to make your mark in the business world? Curious about how to build a successful team and navigate the challenges of running your own business while still in school? Dive into this episode to learn from the inspiring journey of Jack Hayward and his impressive achievements as a young leader.   Join Chris Thomson as he sits down with Jack Hayward, a driven and ambi...

Ever wondered how top performers maintain their energy, focus, and drive? What's the secret behind their relentless motivation? In this episode, Chris Thomson dives deep into a conversation with Cam Russelle, the founder of Above Men. Cam shares his journey from being an elite athlete to becoming a successful entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of deep work, the dangers of shallow work, and...

In today's episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, host Chris Thomson sits down with an exceptional leader, Jack Christensen, who is currently in his eighth year within the Student Works Management Program. This insightful conversation delves deep into Jack's journey, showcasing his incredible growth and development as a young leader within the program.   Throughout the episode, Jack shares hi...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson interviews Richard Carroll, a successful serial entrepreneur and Managing Director of Keylingo Translations. Richard takes us on a journey through his entrepreneurial career, sharing valuable insights and experiences from his diverse ventures in finance, energy, and technology.   He reveals how the progam boosted his confidence and e...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson interviews Quinton Carroll, a top rookie coach at Student Works. Quinton shares his incredible journey from being a third-year student in the biomedical science program to becoming a successful entrepreneur and coach.   He talks about his first summer in our program, managing eight painters and the challenges he faced while scaling u...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, we're excited to bring you a special re-release of a podcast from 2019, featuring an enlightening conversation between Chris and Marcus VandenBrink, CEO of Business View Publishing and a serial entrepreneur.   Since the 2019 release, Marcus' business has grown remarkably by 58%, earning a spot on the prestigious Inc 5000 list and being a finalist for the...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thompson chats with Etienne Brisson, an amazing young leader who's managed in Sherbrooke, Quebec for the last two seasons.who's managed in Sherbrooke, Quebec for the last two seasons. Last year, Etienne got off to an incredible sales result. In his preseason, he ended up doing over $200,000 of business, which is amazing as a first year operator. Thi...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson interviews Kory MacKinnon, one of our alumni and a successful real estate investor. During the episode, Kory shares his journey from being a top operator in the Student Works Management Program to building a vast portfolio of properties in southwestern Ontario. He also discusses his real estate coaching and consulting program, where...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson interviews Malek and Brandon, two young leaders from our program who have achieved remarkable success in their businesses. They will dive into their experiences and share valuable lessons they've learned along the way.   During the episode, Malek and Brandon will talk about their impressive business growth and the milestones they hav...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson interviews Louis Beauchamp and Phil Gauthier, two young leaders who were rookie operators in the program last year. They share their experiences and insights on their first year in business and how they have made significant breakthroughs in their mindset and habits. Louis has quadrupled his business, taking it from $60,000 to $240,0...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson interviews Phil Lombardo, a remarkable young leader who has excelled in the Student Works Management Program. Starting as an operator for two years before astonishingly doubling the size of his business in his third year. Now, in his fourth year, Phil is not only running a successful business but also excelling as a coach.   Phil wil...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson interviews Adel Jawhary, one of our alumni and the founder of Rydel Roofing, a successful franchise organization.   During the episode, Adel shares his remarkable journey of growth and success, starting from their humble beginnings in 2019 to their current projected revenue of $24 million in 2023.   He discusses the challenges they faced in...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson chats with Lucas Bonneau, who is in his third year with the program. In his first year, Lucas was a production manager, and last year he set the all-time rookie record for Quebec. Lucas is also a mini-coach in the program. His goal is to double his business this coming season.   Chris and Lucas discuss the transformation he's achieved as par...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson engages in an enlightening conversation with one of the really early leaders in our business, John Armstrong. John started as a painter and became operator of the year in his second year and third year at Student Works. He later had an incredible career at Canon and is currently the director of healthcare at Dell Canada, running a 200 millio...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thompson engages in an enlightening conversation with Michael Trites, a young and ambitious entrepreneur who has achieved remarkable success as an operator in the Student Works Management Program, with last year's business revenue reaching $276,000 and a current target of doubling it to $550,000.   Prepare to be inspired as Chris and Michael de...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson chats with Adam Coleman, a remarkable leader whose journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs. Although he wasn't originally an operator in the program, he quickly emerged as a valuable asset and played a pivotal role in the development of the Student Works Window Cleaning business.   During his tenure as a district manager i...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson chats with Jonathan Clarke, a young leader who managed with Student Works for three years, and even met the woman of his dreams, who is herself a top performer. He has grown his trucking business from $400,000 to $5 million in the last six years.   In today’s show, Jonathan shares his experience with the program and some of the things he's l...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson chats with Ian Shears, a young leader who started working for our business as a window cleaner at the age of 16 and has since worked his way up to becoming a production manager and a top rookie operator.    In today’s show, Ian shares his experiences working with different personalities in the business, emphasizing the importance of accounta...

When it comes to the world of business, our minds tend to gravitate towards sales, marketing, and maximizing revenue - all essential components of any successful enterprise. It's also crucial to consider how to best serve our customers or clients. Yet, there is an often-overlooked area that can make all the difference in the success of a business: organization, consistent input, and a strong busin...

In today's show, we are going to rebroadcast our interview with Dan Sharp, one of our alumni who is today the President and CEO of Infoware Canada Inc, a successful technology company that is helping law firms recover time to enhance productivity & increase profitability. Dan was a guest on our show in October 2019 when he talked about how joining Student Works changed his life forever and helped...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson talks to Hailey McCoubrey, one of our top veterans. She is a third-year student at Western University and a second-year operator in our program.    She operates in Honey Harbour and surrounding areas and runs her business from her cottage on an island. It is a unique territory where finding customers and stuff to recruit can be a challenge....

In today's show, we are going to rebroadcast our interview with Dave Hanley, a successful entrepreneur and seasoned sales practitioner. He had a big part in building two bootstrapped software companies and became a profitable industry leader. Currently, he is the Chief Revenue Officer at AdvertiseCast, a podcast advertising platform connecting brands with highly-engaged podcast audiences. Dave was...

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson talks to Noah Propp, one of our top operators managing in the Montreal area, who did over $100,000 for the business last year and is aiming for $300,000 this year.   During today's show, Noah is going to discuss the success he had last year, how he overcame some challenges, the biggest lessons he learned and the importance of assuming respon...