Success Leaves Clues with Robin Bailey and Al McDonald

Robin & Al welcome guests Zack Brown, Vice President, Sales & Valentina De Castris, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at Dialogue Healthcare Services, a virtual primary care platform founded with the mission to improve wellbeing by reducing barriers to quality care. As the largest and fastest-growing telemedicine company in Canada, Dialogue provides convenient, virtual acces...

Nick Spina began his dynamic entrepreneurial journey shovelling snow and mowing lawns for his neighbours as a teenager to bar-tending/managing in his early 20's to owning and operating hospitality companies at the tender age of 23. He launched LiveFit Foods, Canada's leading, fully-cooked, chef-prepared meal service in 2015, starting with just 100 meals a week and 2 employees. Fast forwa...

Brimming with positivity and entrepreneurial spirit, Clint Israel, President of CAMERON'S Brewing Company brings his upbeat style to the conversation, discussing his recipe for preparation & success during the perplexity of the pandemic lockdowns. His focus, initiative and unwavering belief in himself, his company and employees, propelled Cameron's forward into new and exciting opportunities o...

Elizabeth Dimovski is not only a talented dental professional, she cares deeply about her clients. Her life's purpose is to help people heal anyway she can so throughout the pandemic she has focused her practice on helping her clients nurture their mental health as much as caring for their dental health. She touches on her passion for connecting with the many people she meets, self improvement, me...

In this episode, Al & Robin introduce Kelsey Boyer, an inspirational CCF certified Leadership Coach and the Founder of Women's Leadership Accelerator. Kelsey has created a 90 day mentorship program for aspiring and current female leaders looking to up level their confidence, effectively manage their energy, and gain more clarity on their purpose so they can reach their potential and thrive in...

Their shared belief in the power of mindfulness, to unleash the human potential and improve mental health, inspired entrepreneurs Sheba Zaidi & Genevive Savundranayagam to launch Mahara Mindfulness, setting them on a path to create meaningful products and experiences that offer people a stepping-stone into a world of mindful practices and personal transformation. Their first product, The...

Considered a tech innovator and thought-leader in marketplace businesses, customer experience and scaling businesses, Diana Goodwin is Founder & CEO of MarketBox, a sales and scheduling e-commerce platform, designed to boost sales for service businesses with mobile and virtual workforces. She has won numerous business awards including Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year, and the Telus $100,000 S...

Dr. Janet Morrison, a life-long learner and educator who believes in the transformative power of post-secondary education is the 8th President & Vice Chancellor at Sheridan College. Adapting to change this past year, she has learned the importance of resilience and collaboration, the principles she believes will help continue the support of women in leadership. Dr. Morrison herself wears...

Self described serial entrepreneur Ben Zlotnick has founded a number of technology startups as well as traditional businesses and shares his passion for working with and/or advising startups, while connecting people across all business platforms. He is Founder & CEO of Eden, a company that provides on-demand and subscription-based professional property services through a mobile or web app...

Alan Wood, CEO and Co-Founder at Rally Beer Co. loves to drink beer, never stretches after a long sweat session, and loves to linger at the trailhead after a really great bike ride. He also has over 10 years of experience working with start-up businesses that range from consumer goods, supply chain technology, and telemedicine. Through his conversation with Robin & Al we learn that a thir...

Erica Rankin describes herself as "a bit of a weir-dough." Founder & CEO at Bro Dough, Erica took her passion for her favourite childhood treat and turned it into a growing business, creating a unique product for consumers who prioritize their health & fitness goals but still want to indulge in a tasty nutritious snack. Her vision was to create a world where someone can eat...

Dean Benard's passion for inspiring change and developing innovative strategies have led him on a mission to build a coaching platform for guiding others to excel as investigators, conflict resolvers, and leaders. A 17+ year entrepreneur, Dean has earned a reputation as an expert in investigations and mediation and is routinely sought after for speaking engagements, mentoring and trainin...

As Senior Vice-President of Group Benefits at Sun Life Financial, Dave Jones leads Canada’s largest provider of group benefits for over 23,000 organizations, covering over three million Canadians and their families. He joins Robin & Al for a timely conversation surrounding the mental health crisis faced by many this past year, as business owners work diligently to remove barriers to menta...

Ghassan Halazon's ability to remain patient & resilient is just one of the inspirational driving forces behind his success. Founder and CEO at Emerge, recognized as Canada's Fastest Growing E-Commerce Startups on the Startup 50 A list of top growth Companies in Canada, Ghassan is a decorated e-commerce entrepreneur with a decade worth of scaling some of Canada’s most coveted e-commer...

Recognizing the inspirational efforts of Women in Leadership, Al & Robin welcome guest Fatima Zaidi, Founder & CEO of Quill for Podcasters, with over ten years of experience in business development, marketing, and strategy. Named one of Marketing Magazine’s top 30 under 30 marketers and brand developers, Fatima regularily shares her knowledge as a media commentator and speak...

Channeling his passion as a tradesman into building a thriving & successful company, Craig Ryan, President of Versatile Millwrights, epitomizes the entrepreneurial spirit. He joins Robin & Al for a conversation on what made him strive to achieve his business goals and how he avoids stress by time spent doing the things he loves most.

Insightful & passionate entrepreneur Steve Himel, GM at Henderson Brewing company – an award winning, independent, neighbourhood brewery in downtown Toronto – joins Robin & Al for a pint-sized conversation about the power of being your own boss while celebrating the stories and culture of the city through the beers they brew.

With an unwavering belief in supporting folks who suffer from conditions that conflict with alcohol consumption, Terry Donnelly, CEO of Hill Street Beverage Company, produces some of the world's best-tasting, alcohol-free and cannabis-infused wines and beers. These incredible products have won numerous medals and accolades including three Gold Medals, two Silvers and one Bronze at the U....

In this episode of Starting with One, Al & Robin speak with Kim MacFarlane, Group Assistant VP, Benefits Product & Digital Experiences at Manulife Global.  Kim summarizes Manulife’s exciting new philosophy promoting enhanced employee health and wellness through their proactive care model: Health by Design. This new plan helps clients navigate their own individual h...

Talk about a turning point! Named one of Marketing Magazine’s top 30 Under 30, Erin Bury went from a degree in journalism and career in marketing to the autonomy of entrepreneurship as founder & CEO of estate planning startup Willful. The online platform makes it affordable, convenient, and easy for Canadians to create a legal will online, providing simplified end of life planning service...

Jason Brass, President & CEO at Terra Cotta Foods, turned a small cookie manufacturer from niche market supplier into a key player in the Canadian manufacturing market and continues the process of expanding their footprint even further. He shares his journey of growth and success with Robin & Al, in a conversation celebrating his hands-on entrepreneurial spirit. “We enhance the lives of ma...

Family man and serial entrepreneur Jeff Lopes has built an impressive resume over the last 24 years as the founder of brands like Kimurawear and Tru Blue Homes. He joins Robin & Al for an inspiring conversation, sharing the passions & purpose acquired on his motivational journey as a father, business leader, coach and mentor. "We enhance the lives of many, and it all starts with one…" This...

From the kid who wasn’t supposed to graduate high school, to the cover of The Globe and Mail Business Report on Canada’s Top Growing Companies, Marc LaFleaur, co-founder of TruLocal, has become an entrepreneurial role model.⁣ In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, Robin & Al invite Marc to share his story of entrepreneurship and what keeps him aligned on the path to success. Led by Marc...

Ian Ash & Paul Gaudette, co-founders at Dig Insights, join Robin and Al for another Success Leaves Clues series episode. Dig Insights is ranked as one of Canada’s 'Growth 500 Fastest-Growing Companies' for the past 5 consecutive years based on their exceptional entrepreneurial achievements and continuous revenue growth. Both Ian and Paul relate the key elements that have helped Dig Insigh...

Robin & Al are joined by Chad Viminitz, Co-founder at Go Life, a digital life insurance platform offering Canadians affordable term life insurance with direct access to straight forward advice. Technology is drastically changing how Canadians interact. Luckily, platforms like GoLife help make life insurance more accessible while offering quality personal advice and solutions.