The Biz Dojo

Join us on The Biz Dojo   as we explore the journey of Laura Molloy , founder and CEO of Beyond A Beaten Path . Laura shares her entrepreneurial adventure that started in a surprising place and led her to become a successful creative works and laser engraving company owner. We'll discuss the early lessons she learned as a young mother, finding your footing as an entrepreneur, and breaking into new...

Join us on this episode of The Biz Dojo , recorded LIVE at Status YYC .  as Seth and JP chat with Jason Ribeiro , Vice Chairman and President of Calgary Surge Basketball - the newest team to join the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).  Jason shares valuable lessons on how to start a business, integrate and drive culture in a city, and stay connected to your purpose. We also discuss the cultu...

Join us on this episode The Biz Dojo as we sit down with Anthony Randall - President of Vanguard XXI , inspirational leader, coach, author of "Practice Makes Permanent", and retired Lieutenant Colonel. Anthony shares his insights on mindset, the importance of silence and space, and the role of faith in leadership. We also dive into his experiences in Major League Baseball and the armed forces, and...

In this episode of The Biz Dojo , our three hosts sit down to discuss the first 5 episodes of season 6, what take aways we have, and share a few insights (and laughs). Sean joins us from a European vacation, and Seth shares his upcoming plans to attend the Stevie Awards in Vegas where The Biz Dojo will receive an award in Thought Leadership. Meanwhile, JP talks about some of our new business ventu...

In this episode of The Biz Dojo , we sit down with Kirsten Anderson founder of Integrate Play Solutions. Kirsten shares her journey from successful entrepreneur in the toy industry to keynote speaker and play specialist in the workplace. We'll explore the various definitions of play, how it can lead to substantial bottom line benefits, and get into some high school memories involving spaghetti and...

In this episode of The Biz Dojo , we sit down with Robin Bauer from The Gym YYC 💪🏻 Robin details his venture through acquiring a business he was familiar with - from finding the right advice, to finding ways to ignore the noise. We'll talk about some of the best sources of information, his approach, and the advantages of buying into a small or medium biz. We also get a chance to talk a little ab...

In this episode of The Biz Dojo , we sit down with Brock Skretting from Keep Alberta Rolling . Brock shares the story of starting a not-for-profit business that advocates for the film industry in Alberta. As we dive into more about the film industry, we'll also chat about what it takes to get involved in the film industry -- from involving your business to pivoting your skills/career into an indus...

In this episode of The Biz Dojo , we talk with Jomo Green , President at TECO Westinghouse Motors Canada ,about the role of sales, and how to sell. This isn't your typical used-car salesperson pitch. We'll dive into sales from every angle. Whether you're an entrepreneur hoping drive more revenue, a business leader aiming to control operational expenses, or a CEO looking to drive market share - it'...

In the Season 6 opener of The Biz Dojo , we sit down for a conversation with Jeff Homer , Founder of Ensemble Music Schools . Our new co-host Sean Mills joins for this one too!  We talk about the prospect of entrepreneurship through acquisition. As buying a ready-made business becomes more and more attractive, Jeff talks about how Ensemble Music Schools stepped into the market while protecting the...

We close out season 5 of  The Biz Dojo with NBA G-League star Elijah Lufile and agent Stacey Leawood .  Navigating a path to the NBA can be difficult, and Elijah is forging a new one like nobody before him has ever done. We'll reflect on the client-agent relationship, and how important having the right advocate and a strong community behind you can be in finding success in an ultra-competitive ind...

We're getting ready for the holidays here at The Biz Dojo , and what better way than to celebrate the Parade of Christmas Trees hosted by Bracko Home Furniture and Matresses. This incredible event brings together charities from across #YYC to decorate Christmas trees throughout the store. Then, the public can vote for their favourite tree by placing a donation of a non-perishable food item underne...

This week on The Biz Dojo ,  we step on the court with Josh Knoester - Senior Vice President at the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Expanding a brand to be nationally recognized is difficult. Josh and the team over at the CEBL are not just pushing forward on the growth of their business, but are trailblazing the growth of their sport across the country. We'll talk about the mindset it tak...

This week on The Biz Dojo ,  we chat with Kelly Hrudey , mental health advocate, hockey analyst with Hockey Night In Canada and Sportsnet , former NHL goaltender and so much more. Kelly shares the story of More Good Days Clothing , an incredible clothing line where 10% of all sales go to Canada Suicide Prevention Services and other Canadian mental health organizations.  We'll talk about the evolvi...

This week on The Biz Dojo ,  we chat with Katelyn Bullock , co-founder of ENTA Solutions (IG: @entasolutions ).  Katelyn provides some perspective on discovering your purpose, and we peel back the layers to better understand what makes up your business purpose, and how important it is to being a leading, and inspiring, company.  We also dive into the importance of purpose for a workplace culture a...

This week on The Biz Dojo , we share a very special LIVE event from the Maslow Leadership "Leading with Culture" Conference. We were joined by very special guest Neil Hunter , Chief Learning Officer and Partner at Deloitte Canada .  This was an incredible opportunity to tap into the mind of one of the great learning and development gurus today, and Neil brought all kinds of perspective to a short...

This week on The Biz Dojo podcast, we're joined by local entrepreneur rockstar Melba Seto - owner, artisan and "adventurer behind the soap" at Bowness Soapworks .  (IG: @bownesssoapworks ). We talk leadership, creating local communities and supporting entrepreneurs... and, of course - Fight Club. You just can't talk about making soap without referencing Tyler Durden. Melba introduces us to Soap Cl...

This week in the Dojo, we chat with Julie Shipley Strickland , a Sr. Wealth Advisor, Author, Mom, and so much more. November is financial literacy month, and we take some time to explore what that means with Julie's guidance. We'll talk debt (and good debt!), savings, investing mindsets, the different investing styles (and needs) of men and women, pagers and so much more! Heck, we might even talk...

In today's episode, we connect with Lauren Green . Lauren hosts the " This Meeting Sucks " podcast, is an entrepreneur and founder of Dancing With Markers , and is an expert in making your meetings not suck.  We'll explore some of the common issues with meetings, what can make them better, and how visual notetaking is a complete game-changer to creating connection between meeting goers and the con...

We're back with Season 5's kickoff episode! In the studio today - actually "IN" the studio! - we're joined by Jose Deverze, who goes by the artist name Joze Joze shares his shift from the musician mindset to the entrepreneurial mindset. He also shares how his move into the role of CEO (or, CE-Joze) has changed his perspective on the music industry. We also get another taste of the exploits of Darr...

In this week's Coaches' Notes, we're reflecting on our conversation with Sean Mills . As a serial entrepreneur, PGA member, business strategist, co-founder of FTR Golf and Big Buck Golf -- Sean knows a thing or two about creativity, even if creativity isn't something he considers to be his biggest strength. We find creativity everywhere, even in our socks, and we'll talk about the role of those tr...

In this episode of The Biz Dojo, we're joined by Sean Mills - serial entrepreneur, PGA member, business strategist, co-founder of FTR Golf and Big Buck Golf . Sean shares some of his insights on business strategy development, and how the golf industry is ripe with opportunity for creativity. He'll also talk a little bit about some movies, and how he saves time through fashion... Are you wearing yo...

This week in the Dojo, we met up with country music star, fellow Canadian... (and Albertan!, Ryan Lindsay ahead of his show on stage at the Calgary Stampede. Ryan gives us a sneak peak at the process behind an upcoming track, and how unlocking creativity can sometimes be just a road trip away. Of course, as we've talked about in previous episodes this season - it can be hard to create something an...

This week in the Dojo, we chatted with Genein Letford author of the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity , and took away some great lessons on finding creativity in our own lives. In this episode of Coaches' notes, we dive into the idea of oppressed creativity and the untapped creative potential of kids (and how you can rent ours if you really need some creative input! (jk) ) Where has your creativi...

This week in the Dojo, we chat with Genein Letford author of the 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity , keynote speaker, neuro creativity speaker and fellow podcast host. Looking at creativity through multiple lenses is key to unlocking your full capacity to create, and Genein helps walk us through what it means to truly tap into each of the 7 gems. We'll talk a little about video games, a little ab...

Almost every day, Seth and JP are asked about what it takes to launch a podcast. So, we've created an episode that is meant to answer some of the very basic questions and ideas to get you started. In this episode we cover the simple elements to answer : - What equipment do i need to start a podcast? - What microphone is best for podcasting? - How do i get my podcast onto apple, spotify and other p...