The Rise and Grind Podcast

If you’re thinking about buying a rental property in Medicine Hat in 2026, this video breaks down exactly what you need to know before you make a move. Whether you’re looking at a duplex, triplex, fourplex, or even your first single-family rental, the investment landscape in Medicine Hat has changed a lot over the past few years. In this video, I walk you through what’s actually happening in the m...

Derek's ascent in the Calgary real estate game is nothing short of remarkable. In just 4 years Derek has become one of Calgary's top agents, and his story from transitioning into the industry from being a Police Officer is inspiring and one that is worth listening to. In our conversation we get into the details of why Derek left the police force, the friction he felt jumping into a new ind...

Very rarely do I come across, or meet people where their passion aligns with what they do for a living. Whenever I do, I'm always curious to know more about their story...if you've met Hayden Beck, you can tell within the first couple minutes that he truly LOVES what he does. From helping people on a daily basis, to growing EBT, to professional development, Hayden is world class at his cra...

Chris Czember is the newly elected Mayor of Redcliff, and also runs numerous businesses in Redcliff and Medicine Hat.... Who's on 3rd - Pub in Redcliff The NORTH Sports Bar & Grill - Restaurant/Bar in Medicine Hat The Inn on 3rd - Motel in Redcliff Chris has been involved in the Community for decades and is a true case of what hard work and resiliency looks like. In the episode we cover of...

You know those people that automatically make you feel good when you are around them? Trevor Moore is one of those guys. Trevor has had an incredible 25 year career in the golf industry, and has recently shifted paths to coaching entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, and athletes to help them live a bigger and better life. In this episode we dive deep into why he made the change in careers, ho...

1 year alcohol-free. This episode was tough to record. I wrestled with the idea of even making it. BUT....if it helps just 1 person then it is worth it. This episode is about MY journey living alcohol-free...I am by no means a Dr, psychologist, or expert in any field related to alcohol, but I do believe my story is worth sharing. I dive into my decision to live alcohol-free, why community is so im...

Every business has multiple layers to it. What the consumer sees / experiences is usually just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the intricacies, moving parts, staffing, scheduling, planning, budgeting, ALL the things that come with operating a successful business. I'm not sure there is a business with MORE layers than what Steph Gronning does at Infinity Dance Inc. From planning, co...

In this episode I had the privilege of sitting down with one of my best friends - Curtis Valk - to talk about his hockey career. Curtis currently plays in the KHL for Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg, and is spending the spring back home in Medicine Hat during the off season. Curtis played his Junior Hockey for the Medicine Hat Tigers, where he had multiple 90+ point seasons. He then went on to play in...

Do you have any "3am Friends"? I'm not talking about the 3am friends that you stumble home with from the bar on the weekend. I'm talking about the 3am friends that you call when you can't sleep, your stress/anxiety is through the roof, you wake up in a cold sweat, and your thoughts are red lining....if you are in the business game, you know exactly what I'm talking about....

The Rise and Grind Podcast Episode 011 - Sean Longmore Sean is a part owner in Boys On Third, Labels, and Parlay Shoe Trading Company, AND a full time teacher at Eagle Butte High School. Sean started his entrepreneurial journey over a decade ago, and is always looking for ways to innovate and bring more value to his customers and students. In this episode we dive deep into the origin story of Boys...

The rules of the Real Estate Game in Medicine Hat have changed..... If you are in the market of buying, selling, renting OR just generally curious about the real estate market in Medicine Hat, you will want to listen to this Episode! Real Estate is funny.... 9/10 times a home is the most expensive asset that someone owns, but we rarely pay any attention to the value of it. And if we do get some in...

Imagine building a business around something that you LOVE to do. Sarah Bitz has done just that. She has taken her passion of hair styling from hobby, to career, to now business ownership as she is the owner of Studio Select here in Medicine Hat. Sarah has admirable work ethic, and has built an very loyal client base over the years. In this episode we get into the beginning years of her entreprene...

Winning is an addiction very few people understand. It a never ending pursuit for greatness, a never ending game that plays over and over in your mind non stop. And just when you think you've got it, it vanishes. Winning is elusive, fleeting, and oh so difficult to bottle up and keep. Gavin Broadhead is a winner, he chases greatness, he runs towards the difficult things in life and tackles the...

The Rise and Grind Podcast Episode 007 - Dylan Eckes One word comes to my mind when I think of Dylan, and that is "Discipline". No matter what Dylan is doing, he doesn't do it half assed, he goes all in and does it right. From his time as a fitness coach, financial advisor, to now a business consultant, Dylan is WIRED to help people. He practices what he preaches, he does what he says he's going t...

The Rise and Grind Podcast Episode 006 - Brooklyn Kalista Brooklyn is a top producing real estate agent AND broker/owner of Royal Lepage Community Realty in Medicine Hat. She is a driven individual who always strives for building deeper and more meaningful relationships with whoever she serves. We dive deep into her real estate career, what it was like as a young female in the real estate industry...

The Rise and Grind Podcast Episode 005 - Solo Pod 5 Hacks to Live a Productive Life How would you feel if I told you I have absolutely no clue what I'm doing? haha. Over the years I have become very comfortable being in this space of "not knowing what I am doing". It is a skill that has to be developed, and I have 5 Hacks that I KNOW to be true when it comes to living a productive li...

The Rise and Grind Podcast Episode 004 - Sabrina Moore Sabrina is the owner of Kollektiv Cycle in downtown Medicine Hat. Her and I have known eachother for a longgg time, and it was an honour to sit down and chat about her business journey, the ups and downs, the good and bad of owning a business in downtown, and everything in between. Sabrina is the PERFECT avatar for this podcast, she is a GRIND...

The Rise and Grind Podcast Episode 003 - Corey Eakins Corey is a good friend of mine, and also the owner of Who's Your Caddy Golf Shop in Medicine Hat. With over 20 years experience in the golf industry, Corey has literally done it all, from managing a Golf Town, to being a Golf Pro, to now small business owner. This episode is EXACTLY what The Rise and Grind Podcast is about....small business...

The Rise And Grind Podcast Episode 002 - Bill Rogers Imagine just for a second, that whatever you do in life - realtor, hair dresser, teacher, mechanic, knitter - that you became THE BEST IN THE WORLD. The pursuit for greatness is a tall task, and Bill climbed that mountain, all the way to the #1 spot in golf in 1981.  I met Bill in 2010, my first year at University of Texas at San Antonio, Bill w...

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