Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast

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...

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...