Defining Your Business Journey - The Boiling Point Podcast

Allan Gates Helps Define Your Customer Avatar

Allan joined us to give his experience around Defining Your Avatar, the first step in our Boiling Point Process: 4 Steps to Be Heard In A Noisy Market.

Jake Palmer

Jake shares how he changed his approach to his business since attending the Boiling Point Process live event in December 2018.

Suffering From Death By Meeting? Elise Keith Can Help!

Suffering From Death by Meetings? Elise Keith Can Help! Listen Now Ever walk out of a meeting and think “What was that even about? How do I get that hour back?”. Unfortunately, a lot of us have been in that moment. Enter Elise Keith, CEO of Lucid Meetings, whose goal...

Your Business Can Win By Being Human

Mark Schaefer helped us see the benefits of putting down the technology and finding the value of listening to clients to build strong human connections.

Knowing When To Ask For Help So You Can Experience Success

Michael shares his thoughts about getting help and allowing yourself to experience your own success.

Finding The Right Pivot With A Puck That Glows

Innovation can come from common experiences when you have the right creative minds and entrepreneurial drive to make solutions a reality.

The Math Guru Vanessa Vakharia Wants Us To Make Failing Our BFF

Listen Now Most of the time, math teaches us that there are right and wrong answers. It’s positive to succeed, and it’s negative to fail. But is this attitude leading us to limit what kids feel they can learn? Are we causing anxiety and not adequately preparing...

Editing The Maritime Story: Pamela Mullinger’s Business Growth in the Publishing Industry

In the Maritimes, there is this idea that certain careers or industries won’t be possible here. Pamela Mullinger is proof this thinking is wrong.

The 4 Step Boiling Point Process: How To Be Heard In A Noisy Marketplace

It’s been an incredible 4 years with 250+ guests that have brought Greg and Dave to this point.

Strategy-Execution-Results: Sean Ryan Explains How to Transform Your Strategy Efforts

We all have the best intentions when we set out to build strategies for our business, but how often do we actually execute on those strategies?

Using Truth and Transparency to Create Trust in Your Sales: Troy Wallace’s Paradigm Shift

Are you focusing on how you can best serve the customer’s needs?

Culture, Business, Technology: Matt George Explores The Intersections

What are the cultural agreements we are all making daily? Do we even realize we are making those agreements?

Taking The Confusion Out of Applying for Government Contracts – Carroll Bernard Introduces Us to Govology

As entrepreneurs we seem to have a built in fear of the big, scary, complex government procurement process.

Tell Them They Have Broccoli in Their Teeth – Bruce McLeod Changes Our Minds About Difficult Conversations

Do you need to have a “difficult” conversation that you’ve been avoiding?

Dr Ed Brenegar Believes Leadership Can Start with Building Your Circle Of Impact

We need more problem solvers and people who are ready to adapt to the changing situations we face in business and our personal lives.

Karen Tumelty Gives Us The Full View of Open Hiring and Removing Barriers to Employment

Giving someone an opportunity to have a job and a career doesn’t have to depend on what they do or don’t have listed on their resume.

$Being Busy Doesn’t Make You A Leader – Dan Pontefract Breaks Down The Stigma of Taking Time To Think$

Being Busy Doesn’t Make You A Leader – Dan Pontefract Breaks Down The Stigma of Taking Time To Think

Dan wants to help people understand that taking time to think & being driven by a purpose will lead to overall happiness we should all be striving for.

Battling Climate Change One Tree At A Time: Zach Melanson shares the work of Community Forests International

Climate change is an issue that is and will continue to affect us. One New Brunswick based company is looking at this challenge head on.

Unconscious Bias: Brian Duggan Challenges Us To Be Open

Unconscious Bias can affect how we interact with everyone around us and judge others based on our own lived experiences or perceptions of who they are.

Social Espionage: Dorothéa Bozicolona-Volpe Gives Us A Crash Course In Listening, Community and Personal Branding

We go undercover to learn about her approach to listening & personal branding called Social Espionage.

Living in a Creative Economy with Alice Loy

Greg, Dave and Alice talk about the strengths the creative industry has over other industries and why it is growing so rapidly.

How To Prepare Our Children for the Future with Lisa Hrabluk

Lisa joins us to talk about her past experiences & new projects that highlight the necessary shift to our education system to better ready children for the future.

Teamwork Tactics from Basketball Coach Nelson Terroba

Greg and Dave sit down with Nelson Terroba to talk about his career as a basketball coach and how he approaches team building and teamwork.

Blair And Rosalyn Hyslop Are Socially Conscious “Couplepreneurs” Who Have A Unique Story To Tell

The Hyslop’s explain their business journey and the importance of talking about social entrepreneurship.

How “United Breaks Guitars” United the World

Dave Carroll comes on to talk about the story behind the “United Breaks Guitars” videos from 2009 and what it says about the power of social media.

How Do You Make The Impact You Desire? Curtis Kennedy Shares Lessons Learned

Curtis explains how he stays motivated, the life lessons he’s learned, and his passion for the world of entrepreneurship.

The Miramichi Way with Adam Lordon

Greg and Dave talk about the rich history of Miramichi, New Brunswick with Adam Lordon who is both the mayor of Miramichi and a passionate filmmaker.

Fighting Iron Deficiency One Fish at a Time With Gavin Armstrong

Gavin describes his business journey in creating his reusable product, ’Lucky Iron Fish’, which helps combat iron deficiency.

Suzanne Siemens is De-Feminizing Menstruation Care with Her Sustainable Business

Suzanne explains keeping your values while making business decisions, and she tells of developing her feminism values.

Seth Godin says “Perfectionists Are Cowards”… Here’s Why

Seth Godin talks about the placebo effect, how it affects people, and why trying to be a perfectionist is incredibly flawed.

How do You Connect With Your Audience so They Care? Seth Godin Knows!

Seth Godin talks his teaching career and gives marketing advice for the digital age.

Courtney Blair – Curating the Podcast Community

Hear about Courtney Blair’s company, Zippy Content, which connects entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, and consultants to the best podcasters around the globe.

How Do You Stay Motivated and Resilient in a Loud World? Dr. Rumeet Billan Knows!

Rumeet explains her work with Viewpoint Leadership, she talks about “Tall Poppy Syndrome”, and she talks how to build resilience.

How Do We Properly Prepare Children for Their Future? Ed McGinley Teaches Through Technology

Ed talks building a relationship with technology and why it is important for kids’ future.

Public Relations – Bonnie Elgie Has the Secret

Bonnie talks about being strategic and consistent with getting your message out there by investing in a plan and understanding your customer.

Firewalking Will Change Your Life – David Albin Explains How

David talks about how the firewalking process effects people, his first time firewalking, and how the process effects people.

Feeling Stuck? Here’s How To Stay Motivated with Elizabeth Crook

Are you feeling stuck? Elizabeth talks about staying motivated and why some entrepreneurs find their interest in their company going stale.

Looking to Free Up Some of Your Time? Connor Gillivan’s Got The Solution

Connor Gillivan explains his company, FreeeUp, a freelancer finding service that will free up your business time in ways no other service can.

Building Confidence for the Disabled with Jim Kokocki and Martin Chiasson

We sit down and talk with two of the board members of L’Arche, a chain of communities where people with disabilities are able to explore their gifts.

Brent Smith is Newfoundland’s Chief Chocolate Officer

We hear Brent Smith’s personal story of how he and his wife decided to open up The Newfoundland Chocolate Company.

Jeff Wilson is Helping Youth Develop the Skills Needed for the Future

Jeff explains Brilliant Labs, how their company is getting youth involved in coding, and their goal to reintroduce coding into the school curriculum.

Lessons from Surfing with Ken Otter

Ken chats with Greg and Dave about his passion for surfing and how it has become a creative outlet for him to express himself and incorporate that into his ways of teaching.

Jaclyn Trecartin and The Law of Attraction

Jaclyn chats with Greg and Dave and describes how the Law Of Attraction inspired her book “33 Days: A Parenting Program to Strengthen Your Family”.

Scientist Turned Entrepreneur: Bethany Deshpande

Bethany chats with Greg and Dave about creating SomaDetect agriculture farming company. The company helps farmers provide better care for animals and provide quality milk.

Richard Sommer – Architects, Artists, and Lateral Thinking

Richard explains the impact on broad lateral thinking that comes with training or schooling in architecture. This helps expand job prospects.

Bridget Oland’s Molasses Story

Bridget Oland discusses how she got to her position as the marketing director and recipe developer of Crosby’s Molasses.

Becoming a Member of the Wallace McCain Institute with Alex MacBeath

Greg introduces Alex MacBeath as the Chair of the Wallace McCain Institute. We hear the in-depth process of becoming a member of this organization.

Heritage Marketing With Andrew Bedford

Andrew Bedford’s shares his passion towards heritage marketing and how he became inspired to recreate the Hartt Shoe Company.

Applying Sports Leadership to Business

Cody Royle explains leadership in the business world is similar to leadership in the sports world.

Finding Meaning in Business

Elizabeth explains to the listeners her company “Meaningful Organizational Design Incorporated” and how her company specializes in meaningful business.

The Nightingale Family Embraces Goat Farming

Debbie and Shain tell the story on how they went down the road of goat farming and how they are so grateful to get paid to do what they love.

Insurance through Social Responsibility

The company that Bernie Geiss founded is Cove Continuity Advisors Inc. This company is the only certified insurance B-Corp in all of Canada.

“Likeability” – Michael Katz Explains Your Biggest Asset

Michael Katz explains why your likeability is actually your biggest asset and how you can stand out from other people with your same qualifications.

Will Bernard & Billy English Reveal What Setting Goals Can Do For Your Business

Will Bernard and Billy English talk about the importance of setting goals for your business.

The Giveback Economy

Carla Langhorst and Peter Miller explain the meaning of social innovation and social enterprise.
Both guests go over the release of their new book, “The GiveBack Economy.

Ernane Iung’s New Book “The Success Factor”

Ernane advises small business owners that unconventional wisdom is more strategic in the real world than using conventional wisdom.

Stress Management and Task-Oriented Coping with Jeff McAloon and Dr. Paul Atkinson

Jeff talks about ways to cope with stress within emergency cares. This led him to being heavily involved with work place safety.

How Stephen Nickerson Runs His Business While Surfing the Waves of Costa Rica

Stephen talks about why he can afford to spend so much time surfing in Costa Rica while running a successful business.

Sean Barker is Hacking Health

Sean shares his secret to reprogramming your body.

Heather Moyse’s Return to the Olympic Games

Heather explains her much anticipated return to the Winter Olympic Games.

35 years in Business Reinventing the Cruise Ship Tour Guide Industry

Beth explains how she founded Aquila Tours to support the cruise ship industry in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Creating the Cannabinoid Industry with Kevin Chen

Kevin’s main project is Hyasynth Bio. A startup focused on opening up the potential of cannabis-derived medicine.

The Clean Money Revolution – Joel Solomon

The Clean Money Revolution is a must read! Joel chats with Greg and Dave about Renewal Funds and the book that he has published and why he did it.

Building a Business with Social Change in Mind – Ian Capstick

Ian discusses his involvement with politics and being surrounded by politicians who inspired him to pursue his passion.

Sustainability & Social Valves Driving Business Success for Myriam Bouchard & Ajax Greene

Myriam and Ajax explain the creation of Coherence Collaborative, a business providing organizations strategic business services.

Inspired to Write: Why Kelly VanBuskirk Wrote A Book About Canadian Employers

Kelly VanBuskirk tells why he wrote a book about Canadian employers and what motivated him to write it while living in the U.K.

A New Way To Travel with John Simon and Kefi Travel Club

John Simon chats about life experiences with friends, family and how traveling has motivated him to start his own business called Kefi Travel Club.

Dr. Dhirendra Shulka’s Vision of Moving to Canada and Teaching The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Dr. Dhirendra Shukla explains his move to Canada at a young age, and how he joined UNB as a teacher with an amazing vision.

Rose Hastreiter Wants to Help You Shift Into Thrive

Rose discusses with Greg and Dave how she founded Leonty3C.com, a Canadian firm that helps people shift into thrive.

Jenna Morton Challenges Us To Spread Kindness During The Holiday Season

Jenna discusses with Greg and Dave the importance of bringing a community together and how she spreads kindness and positivity during the Christmas season.

WE Day: Craig Kielburger Shares It’s Development and Impact

Greg and Dave bring special guests Kaiya Hemmings and Liam Vale onto the show to ask Craig Kielburger some questions about the WE Day event.

How Do You Use Experience to Grow? Walter Escobar Shares His Story

Walter on the importance of helping those who’ve been incarcerated to adopt entrepreneurship.

The Voice of the Boiling Point: Matt Webber

The voice of the Boiling Point intro, Matt Webber, talks about operating a restaurant/pub outside Halifax called Edible Matters.

The Riipen Platform – How Dana Stepherson is Changing Education

Greg and Dave have Dana Stephenson from Vancouver, B.C. on the show to chat about his path to his current business, Riipen.

Natalie Nixon Changes Lives Through Ideas, Creativity and Design Thinking

Natalie Nixon discusses how she changes lives through ideas, creativity and design thinking.

Making a Change Through Sustainability in Business – Guillaume De Vesvrotte

Guillaume explains Pixelis to Dave and Greg, as well as B-Corp’s innovation and it’s experimentation with sustainability in businesses.

Finding Your Own Path to Leadership: Lessons Learned from Hardwork with Andy LaRose

Andy LaRose shares how Alcon Electrical Corp started with two guys in a garage, and the challenges he has faced in order to grow as an entrepreneur.

Building a Sustainable Town With Jimmy Stice

Jimmy Stice talks Kalu Yala, a self sufficient town he built in Panama which proves humanity can fit into nature without doing any harm.

Making A Business Out of A Town: The Story of Kalu Yala

Greg was invited to Kalu Yala by his friend Yarrow Kraner where he got the opportunity to network with international thought-leaders.

We Talk (Well, Listen) to Jordan Kyriakidis Speak About Quantum Physics and Technology

Jordan explains to Dave and Greg what his company QRA Corp does, and how he applys his background in quantum physics to designing complex tech systems.

Nicole Leblanc’s Pride in Atlantic Canadian Entrepreneurs

Nicole notes her pride of being from the East Coast. She explains how Atlantic Canadian based entrepreneurs are great at organizing and starting businesses.

Corey Blake – The Importance of a Socially Responsible Business

Corey on how having social responsibility in your company changes your worldview.

Jason Martin is Evolving the Trades

Jason talks about testing and certifying people who want to go into the boiler making and pipefitting industry in New Brunswick.

Steve Beauchesne’s Success With his Employee Owned Business, Beaus All Natural

Steve discusses his very successful brewery aswell as what it means to be a B-Corp.

Henry Cross – The Impact of Yoga on Mental and Physical Health

Henry shares how much of a great impact Yoga is for physical and mental health.

Rick Doyle and his Passion for Protection

Rick shares with us his experience as a security guard and explains going about de-escalating violent situations.

Rivers Corbett on the Importance of Teaching Entrepreneurship

Rivers talks his career and explains how the education system must be more business oriented.

Bankruptcy, Resilliance and Healthy Food for all – Dave Wolpin and Kredls

Dave talks going from Kredl’s employee to owning the store and deciding to sell local food.

Pole Dancing: How Tammy Morris is Changing the Stereotype

Tammy explains to Dave and Wayne how pole dancing is more of a fitness oriented activity, rather than what it is stereotyped as.

Deborah Irvine Anderson – Success With Journalism in a Digital World

Deborah talks her career and company, Canteen Media, that offers media training services.

Goodnight Paul. The Journey to My NHL: Living the Dream – Paul Campbell

Paul shares his emotional life story with his hockey career that inspired his book.

Jan and Michael George are Providing Support for Families with Disabilities

Mike and Jan fill us in on their website and movement called Soaring Families. They helps families struggling with the emotional hardships of disabilities.

Bruce Mcleod Takes Business Coaching to a new Level

Bruce Mcleod talks how he impacts companies product differentiation and competitive advantage.

Tackling Complex Life Problems With Craig Norris

Craig talks how breaking down big problems into smaller ones helps you to pursue your passions.

Jay Whitelaw is Making Charity Smarter

Why it’s meaningful to see charitable dollars and how the app, Givesome, funded an initiative in less than 2 hours.

Boiling Point – Episode 148 – Mark Breen of Enterprise Saint John & Patrick Parent of Moosehead Breweries

Solving Complex Problems with the Catalyst Innovation Program Introducing Mark Breen of Enterprise Saint John and Patrick Parent of Moosehead Breweries Innovation creativity is not a destination, but a journey. We know that most companies have to be innovative to stay...

The Key to Effective Business Negotiations with Corey Kupfer

Corey Kupfer is an expert business consultant with over 30 years of negotiating experience. In his book, Corey draws on his years of experience on how to strike a deal that works for both parties.

Who is Coaching the Parents? Alison Smith Explains Her #1 Parenting Tip

We know that the coach approach works because we have experienced it in our own lives. Alison Smith talks about her coach approach to parenting.

Boiling Point – Episode 145 – Neil Burchill and inSIGHT Wellness

Creating a Life Worth Living is a Life Saved Introducing Neil Burchill and inSIGHT Wellness We have all heard the phrase, “everything in moderation.” How many of us actually live these words? The people who seem to have the greatest lives are the ones who take care of...

Boiling Point – Episode 144 – Anne Boyle, Polina Pinchevsky, & RoundPeg

Marketing Your Purpose Introducing Anne Boyle, Polina Pinchevsky, and RoundPeg. The days of using Don Draper’s marketing style is over. No longer are we to believe that we are truly filling our “inner void” with a product. These days we are looking for more. We want...

Boiling Point – Episode 143 – Dr. Hal Movius and Movius Consulting

The Right Confidence Introducing Dr. Hal Movius and Movius Consulting Negotiation is a daily reality in most of our lives. Whether it is a big-time business deal or bargaining with a five-year-old over bedtime, negotiation is a fact of life. There is a pervasive...

Boiling Point – Episode 142 – Maren Keeley and Conscious Company Media

The Good News Introducing Maren Keeley and Conscious Company Media Have you ever ended an experience of watching or reading the news only to feel more depressed than informed? There is no shortage of content out there (especially on the internet) that would leave a...

Boiling Point – Episode 141 – Scot Tatelman and State Bags

Give Back Pack Introducing Scot Tatelman and State Bags It is truly great when you can buy a fantastic product for yourself and at the same time give a fantastic product to someone in need. This is exactly what happens when you purchase a bag from this week’s Boiling...

Dr. Leeno Karumanchery – Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, and Honda Accords

Leeno talks how ‘Enkidu’ drives unconscious bias out of organizations.

How to Help the Environment as a Parent With Jason Nye’s gDiapers

Jason talks the benefits of gDiapers for children, parents, and the environment.

Boiling Point – Episode 138 – Trevor Haldenby and the Mission Business

Embracing Ambiguity Introducing Trevor Haldenby and The Mission Business Is there a better profession to put on your business card than time traveller? Probably not, but that is exactly what this week’s Boiling Point guest has on his card. Trevor Haldenby is an...

Boiling Point – Episode 137 – Luis Vazquez and TheMightyIntrovert.com

The Mighty Introvert Introducing Luis Vazquez and TheMightyIntrovert.com What type of person do you think of when you think of an entrepreneur? Most likely you think of a boisterous visionary type who stands out from the crowd. While this is often how we characterize...

Motivation Provided By Olympic Gold Medalist Heather Moyse

Have you truly challenged yourself lately? So many of us go through our daily lives and make excuses why we can’t take ourselves to the next level.

Boiling Point – Episode 135 – Marilyn Barefoot and Barefoot Brainstorming

The Business of Brainstorming Introducing Marilyn Barefoot and Barefoot Brainstorming Children have a natural ability to be creative. You give a kid a box and she will imagine it as a million different things. At some point though a lot of us seem to misplace...

Boiling Point – Episode 134 – Jake Rothschild and Jake’s Ice Cream

Positivity and Transparency Reintroducing Jake Rothschild and Jake’s Ice Cream Social media can be an incredibly powerful force for good, but often it is used to spread vitriol and to create a platform for unconstructive argument. Many are looking to tune out the...

Boiling Point – Episode 133 – Craig Ryan and the BDC

The B Corp Bank Introducing Craig Ryan and BDC Financing is a big deal for entrepreneurs, but so often the charter banks just don’t “get” entrepreneurs. Luckily for Canadians, there is an option out there that is exclusively for entrepreneurs and they really do “get...

Boiling Point – Episode 132 – Janice MacPherson and Pomodori Pizzeria

Put Up or Shut Up Introducing Janice MacPherson and Pomodori Pizzeria We have all had the experience to being unsatisfied and it isn’t a great feeling. For some of us though, being dissatisfied can be the catalyst to creating something great. Take this week’s...

Boiling Point – Episode 131 – Joyce Sou and B Lab

From Break to B Lab Introducing Joyce Sou and B Lab It seems we all live busy lives. We all have obligations and commitments that take up our working and non-working hours and often this leads to a lack of time to sit back and reflect. As our Boiling Point...

Boiling Point – Episode 130 – George Chmael II and Council Fire

Collaboration over Adversarial Relations Introducing George Chmael II and Council Fire It is always great to work in a collaborative environment but sometimes there is a belief that such environments cannot be achieved. So often instead of thinking of ways that...

Episode 129 – Ryan Honeyman and LIFT Economy

He Wrote the Book Introducing Ryan Honeyman and LIFT Economy With increasing interest in B-Corp companies, many are left wondering how to learn more about the craze and how they can get involved. To this purpose, this week we have Ryan Honeyman from LIFT Economy who...

Episode 128 – Karina LeBlanc and the Pond-Deshpande Centre

Inspiring a Region Introducing Karina LeBlanc and the Pond-Deshpande Centre We here at the Boiling Point Podcast spend a lot of time discussing triple bottom line businesses, but the question becomes where can I find out how to get involved in this emerging sector of...

Episode 127 – Brian Scudamore, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, and O2E Brands

WTF – Willing to Fail Introducing Brian Scudamore, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and O2E Brands Sometimes great businesses are developed out of necessity, like when you need to make enough extra cash to pay for college. This is the situation that this week’s Boiling Point guest,...

Episode 126 – JP Shoiry and Republik

Cutting Through the Noise Introducing JP Shoiry and Republik If you spend any time on social media it would seem that everyone is out there trying to deliver a message. For those of us who are on the web trying to market a product or a service it can be difficult to...

Triple Bottom Line Banking with Richard Vaillancourt

We hear about Richard Vaillancourt’s decision to merge his banking background with a triple bottom line approach through Omista Credit Union.

Episode 124 – Gene Fowler & Shawn Smith

Resiliency Rewarded Reintroducing Shawn Smith and Gene Fowler It has been said that nothing worth doing is easy. Resiliency is an important component of an entrepreneur’s toolkit but it also one of the hardest to maintain. Two former guests that have been able to show...

Episode 123 – Matt Forgie and Forfitness & Athletics

Get Moving Introducing Matt Forgie and Forfitness & Athletics Most of us have had that ache in the lower back and many come to the realization that it is probably time to see the chiropractor for a “crack”. However, maybe taking this reactionary stance to pain is...

Staying Sustainable in Today’s Music Industry with Dylan Berry

Change in Tempo Introducing Dylan Berry and Smash Haus Music Group One of the industries that have changed quite a bit over the last few decades is the music industry. No longer do we wait in lines at the local record store because for the most part all of these...

Episode 121 – Jim Kokocki and Toastmasters

Mass Communication Introducing Jim Kokocki and Toastmasters We all know that effective leaders need also to be effective communicators. However, public speaking can be one of the most prevalent fears out there. In fact, up to 75% of people have some degree of...

Episode 120 – Scott Williams & Jayne DeMerchant and Taylor Printing

Local First Introducing Jayne DeMerchant & Scott Williams and Taylor Printing We have all heard the expression, “buy local.” Many of us make the effort to go local and it often means a better quality product and sometimes means a few extra dollars. However, beyond...

Episode 119 – Joe Brewer and Evonomics

A Culture Designed for All Introducing Joe Brewer and Evonomics Looking back through history you could find many examples of capitalism running amuck. There are even recent examples of those with money and power abusing those with less. This week’s guest sees a...

You Can Be That Someone – John Harthorne and MassChallenge

You Can Be That Someone Introducing John Harthorne and MassChallenge Sometimes you could wait so long for someone else to solve a problem and not even realize that you could be that someone. This week’s Boiling Point guest, John Harthorne had the epiphany that he...

Episode 117 – Craig Pinhey

Tap into your Passion Introducing Craig Pinhey, The Beer and Wine Guy The best type of hobby is one you can turn into a job. That is exactly what Craig Pinhey did with his love of beer, wine, and spirits. Craig is a trained engineer but his passion was wine and...

Caroline Duell and All Good Products

Listen Now We hear how Caroline went from being a rock-climbing instructor and massage therapist to a balm entrepreneur. Caroline tells us where the name for All Good Products came from. She tells us about her reluctance about entering the business world. We learn...

Episode 115 – Paul French and Innovation and Tech Today

The Future is Coming Introducing Paul French and Innovation & Technology Today Thomas Fuller once said, “He that fears not the future may enjoy the present.” Though we may be uneasy about where the advances of technology will take us, the future is coming and it...

Episode 114 – Steve Goddard and Resilia Medical Solutions

A Solution for Every Challenge Introducing Steve Goddard and Resilia Medical Solutions Everyone remembers having an unfortunate urinary accident when they were young. Not only is it uncomfortable, but also embarrassing. Most of us grow past these challenges as we...

Can a B-Corp Become “Best for the World” Through Doing Good in Business? Learn What’s Possible with Bryan Welch

Learn Bryan’s motivation for starting a media company focusing on businesses doing good in the world and Bryan’s creation of the “Best for the World” list.

Aaron Emery Thinks the Atlantic Region is Ripe For New Business

Aaron talks ‘For the Region’ and how Atlantic Canada is ripe for new business.

Episode 111 – Cory Richardson and Hanging Hugs

Building Community One Hanging Hug at a Time Introducing Cory Richardson of Hanging Hugs Cory Richardson is an individual who has spent his life spreading love and community. Whether teaching hula hooping to children, or taking the time to help the people of Uganda,...

Episode 110 – Christina Smith of the Redwoods Group

Taking a Stand Introducing Christina Smith of The Redwoods Group Sometimes the course of events in life offers you an opportunity to take a stand for what is right and just. This week’s Boiling Point guest knows all about this. Christina Smith is a consultant with the...

Episode 109 – Sean Dunbar and Picaroons Traditional Ales

The Chief Spiritual Advisor Introducing Sean Dunbar and Picaroons Traditional Ales Sean Dunbar has a great gig; he brews, drinks, and talks about beer for a living. More than that though, Sean is the owner of Picaroons Traditional Ales and he has been a catalyst and...

Episode 108 – Stephen Kopp & Monica Adair of Acre Architects

Crafting the Life you want to Create Introducing Stephen Kopp & Monica Adair of Acre Architects As Stephen Kopp and Monica Adair could tell you, architecture isn’t only about designing buildings or spaces. Just as importantly, architecture is designing lives and...

Boiling Point – Episode 107 – Flo Devellennes and HitchPlanet

Hitch a Ride Introducing Flo Devellennes and HitchPlanet Entrepreneurship is all about having an experience that spurs an idea, which can lead to a business. This was the exact series of events that happened to this week’s guest, Flo Devellennes. Flo moved to Canada...

Episode 106 – Janet Scott and Enterprise Saint John

Finding the Right Problem to Solve Introducing Janet Scott and Enterprise Saint John In running a business there are constantly problems that need to be solved. However, sometimes you find yourself hitting a bit of a brick wall. Perhaps you haven’t even figured out...

Episode 105 – Wendy Papadopoulos and Big Tide Brewing

Brewing Up a Boiling Pint Introducing Wendy Papadopoulos and Big Tide Brewing It is funny how life works. Sometimes you can connect the dots looking back and it all makes sense, but you would have never guessed where you would have ended up at the beginning of your...

Episode 104 – Rebecca Hamilton and W. S. Badger Company

A Better Balm Introducing Rebecca Hamilton and W. S. Badger Company There are no better products than those developed out of a dire need. That was exactly how today’s guest, Rebecca Hamilton's product Badger Balm was created. Badger Balm is a family business and...

Barry Ogden Knows How to Empower a Community and It’s Youth

Barry talks raising millions of dollars in Saint John and why empowering children is important.

Bob Manning Wants New Brunswickers to Be Positive About Their Business Gains

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Episode 101 – Robyn Tingley and GlassSKY

From Glass Ceiling to GlassSKY Introducing Robyn Tingley and GlassSKY We all know diversity and inclusion is important in any workplace. So why do some of our sectors of our economy have such a difficult time recruiting and retaining women. While women have become an...

Episode 100 – Wendy McDermott and the United Way of Greater Saint John

The Business Approach to Giving Introducing Wendy McDermott and The United Way of Greater Saint John We all know that there are tremendous social challenges in our communities no matter where you come from. For those of us who seek to be change-makers, it is...

Amy Ruppert Finds A Balance Between Your Morals and Your Business’s Survival

Amy talks of her coaching career and explains how to cope with conflict with others.

Episode 98 – Michael Katz and Blue Penguin Development

Connecting to Clients with Content Introducing Michael Katz and Blue Penguin Development Not much can be more engaging than a good story. What is even better is when you can connect a great story to a challenge your company solves. Michael Katz does this sort of...

Episode 97 – Phil Graves, Patagonia, and $20 Million & Change

Reinvesting in Triple Bottom Line Introducing Phil Graves, Patagonia, and $20 Million & Change For over four decades, Patagonia has been a leader in high-end outdoor wear. The worldwide clothing brand not only makes clothes to wear outside, but also is known for...

Episode 96 – Lise Hansen and Allan Gates and Huddle

Sharing the Stories of Business Introducing Lise Hansen and Allan Gates and Huddle What do you do when you are journalistic and business minded, but you live in a place that doesn’t employ a single fulltime business reporter? You follow the path of Lise Hansen and...

Craig Ballantyne on Taking “The Leap” and his Five Pillars for Success

Craig describes working through anxiety attacks and discusses his Five Pillars of Success.

James Mullinger: The Entrepreneur of Comedy Making it in the Maritimes

James Mullinger tells us about the progression of his career in the funny business.

Episode 93 – Mike Rowlands and Junxion Strategy

Beginning Your Triple Bottom Line Journey Introducing Mike Rowlands and Junxion Strategy How can your company become a leader in the future of business? How can you take my established company and make it better for the world? The Boiling Point has featured a number...

Episode 092 – Ron Dorombozi & RD3 Inc.

Time to SRED Introducing Ron Dorombozi and RD3 Inc. Ron Dorombozi is a thought leader in the ever-developing landscape of Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED). This program is the Canada Revenue Agencies (CRA) premier tool to foster innovation...

Episode 91 – Debra Hatcher and A to Z Wineworks & REX HILL

The Importance of Choosing Your Words Introducing Deb Hatcher and A to Z Wineworks and REX HILL The English language is a beautiful thing, full of flexibility and choice. However, often we don’t truly think about the words we choose in everyday conversation and the...

Episode 90 – Michelle Reid and Mills Office Productivity

All Hail the Czar Introducing Michelle Reid and Mills Office Productivity When you have a problem that needs to be solved you call in a czar. For the past 5 years, Michelle Reid has served as the czar of sustainability for Mills Office Productivity, a local and...

Episode 89 – Kristy O’Leary and Scout & Burrow

Out with the Dinosaurs, In with Evolution Reintroducing Kristy O'Leary - Scout & Burrow This week’s guest for the second time is Kristy O’Leary from Scout & Burrow. Kristy is an artist, entrepreneur, and social change provocateur. Through Scout & Burrow,...

Episode 88 – Kelly Lawson and ELLA

From Consuming to Sharing Introducing Kelly Lawson and ELLA We have all heard the comment from the closest, “I have nothing to wear.” In fact, the average American woman spends approximately $300 per month on fashion items. In less than a month, 51% of these items go...

Episode 87 – Shawn Leger and FORCE 3 Innovations

The Intersection of Passion and Innovation Introducing Shawn Leger and FORCE 3 Innovations When passion and innovation merge the results can be powerful. Someone who knows all about this situation is Shawn Leger. Shawn has worked in the rehab field for 16 years and he...

Episode 86 – Sarah Dickinson and The THNK School of Creative Leadership

Time to THNK Introducing Sarah Dickinson and The THNK School of Creative Leadership We live in an era of new challenges where antiquated leadership and business models will not produce the solutions we all seek. The leaders of the next generation still need to be...

Episode 85 – Mark Wood

The More you Hear Introducing Mark Wood and Ocean Sonics It is amazing what you can hear when you make the effort to listen… especially under the water. One person that knows all about this is Mark Wood from Ocean Sonics. Mark’s company develops highly specialized...

Episode 84 – Kevan Gilbert

Empathy for the Digital Age Introducing Kevan Gilbert Kevan Gilbert is a man who believes that collaboration is the best way to complete any task. This award winning digital story teller and strategist realized very early in his work in agencies that teamwork and...

Episode 83 – Andrew Park

True Masculinity through Responsibility Introducing Andrew Park and Urbane & Gallant Andrew Park is a man who likes to ponder the true meaning of masculinity. If you look at most representations of masculinity in pop culture three themes seem to arise: beer, sex,...

Episode 82 – Aaron Vidas

Maximize with your Most Profitable Customers Introducing Aaron Vidas and Strategy Box Aaron Vidas is an advisor who works with tech companies, professional service firms, social enterprises, and B2B companies. In his former career as a marketing manager and sales...

Episode 81 – Andy MacCallum

Keep your Investment in your Community Introducing Andy MacCallum Investors are always out looking for the ability to make more money from their current money. However, more often than not the money is being invested into multi-national companies or in faraway places....

Episode 80 – Dan Martell

Sharing your Most Powerful Tools… your Stories Introducing Dan Martell The ability to connect with others by expressing your experiences and lessons learned are often the most powerful gift you can give to someone else. Learning from others experiences can rocket you...

Episode 79 – Kim Houlahan

Get your Message Out There Introducing Kim Houlahan Entrepreneurs who own small or medium sized businesses work hard every day in order to gain or maintain success. There is a lot of hard work and many hours put forth toward their business. Often these business people...

Episode 78 – Owen Green

Financial Monitoring = More Sleep Introducing Owen Green Passionate, driven entrepreneurs often need to focus on what they are good at. This could mean being visionaries, or taking part in the grind of everyday business. For many though, the evening can be filled with...

Episode 77 – Ken MacLeod

Pounce on your Opportunities Introducing Ken MacLeod Sometimes the only thing holding you back from achieving any goal is your own hesitation. No journey has ever happened where someone hasn’t taken the first step. Ken MacLeod and the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra...

Episode 76 – Jeff Schnurr

Conservation Capitalism Introducing Jeff Schnurr The saying goes, “there is more than one way to skin a cat.” The same is true for conservation. The choice doesn’t have to be between jobs and preservation because there is a middle ground. Jeff Schnurr knows this, and...

Episode 75 – Victoria Clarke

Discover Saint John Introducing Victoria Clarke Victoria Clarke has an enviable job for all of those who live and love Saint John, New Brunswick. Back in July, Victoria took the job as Executive Director of Discover Saint John, the destination marketing organization...

Episode 74 – Shawn Smith

Understanding DisAbilities Introducing Shawn Smith Shawn Smith grew up believing he was a dumb kid. Though he tried in school, he didn’t receive the marks he had hoped for. He failed grade eight and made 32 attempts to complete his 18 credits for high school. It...

Episode 73 – Nelson Cabral

The Era of Creative Leadership Introducing Nelson Cabral Businesses that specialize in the creative understand that a creative leadership style can be very advantageous to a company culture. However, this leadership style can often be missing in in traditional...

Episode 72 – Mark Hemmings

Where your passions will take you Introducing Mark Hemmings Almost every younger brother looks up to his older sibling, and there is no exception in the Hemmings family. Greg’s older brother, Mark, shaped his likes, choices, and life. They shared similar interests and...

Episode 71 – Josh Martin

The Badge of Awesome Introducing Josh Martin Sometimes the knocks that life throws at us are the pivot point to a better way. Josh Martin knows all about this. At 27 years old, Josh was diagnosed with leukemia and given a 50/50 chance at survival. One of the...

Episode 70 – Nora Livingstone

B Corp Adventure Introducing Nora Livingstone What do you do when you have a thirst for travel and adventure, as well as a heart for the welfare of animals? You start a business. At least that is what Nora Livingstone did. Back in 2012, Nora was approached by her...

Episode 69 – Greg Faxon

Reengineering your Passion Introducing Greg Faxon There are many people out there that need some help reorganizing their lives and businesses. Some people are in an unfulfilling job, and others are in the midst of a startup and need guidance. Even seasoned...

Episode 68 – Derek Riedle

Prepare to be Civilized Re-introducing Derek Riedle Sometimes you come up with an idea that is so timely that you feel you must seize your opportunity. Derek Riedle had one of these eureka moments recently, but did not sit by and wait for someone else to grab the...

Marcel LeBrun’s Vision for Social Entrepreneurship

Marcel discusses his feelings on company missions & social entrepreneurship. He shares how to get your company’s people invested in a vision for the better.

Marcel Lebrun Talks About Growing as a CEO

Is a CEO born or made? Marcel LeBrun believes the latter and he should know because he was given the opportunity to grow into the position.

Episode 65 – Wayne Jagoe

Facilitating Forward From Failure Introducing Wayne Jagoe Wayne Jagoe is an ideas man. In fact, in every email his signature signs off with yours in ideation. Unique ideas are a facet of every entrepreneur’s life and business, but so is self-awareness. Wayne has...

Episode 64 – Ross Laird

Screening you Screen Time Introducing Ross Laird Technology can be great for work and relaxation. However, sometimes our screens can become a form of addiction that takes us out from being present in the moment. This is exacerbated by the fact that now our screens...

Episode 63 – Chris Boudreau

Opportunity in Challenges Introducing Chris Boudreau Constraints and challenges in life can be looked at two ways; they can be seen as barriers and limitations or as opportunities and creative inspirations. One man that takes the latter approach is Chris Boudreau. ...

Episode 62 – Dr. Marc Pelletier

The “Heart” of Leadership Introducing Dr. Marc Pelletier Entrepreneurial skills are not exclusive to those who run their own businesses. In fact, a lot can be learned from the leadership of non-entrepreneurs. Dr. Marc Pelletier is a great example of this. Marc is a...

Episode 61 – Pete McMath – Finding Opportunity to be Extraordinary

Finding Opportunity to be Extraordinary Introducing Pete McMath Sometimes business ideas come from revelations you have in your daily life. This is exactly what went down with this week’s Boiling Point guest, Pete McMath. Pete was working in guitar repair and sales...

Episode 60 – Bob Willard – Increase Profit with Sustainability

Increase Profit with Sustainability Introducing Bob Willard When it comes to making your business more sustainable, it really doesn’t matter what your motivation is. It would be nice to think that entrepreneurs are making decisions on sustainability for altruistic...

Episode 59 – Kate Wallace – The Business of Art

The Business of Art Introducing Kate Wallace Artists and entrepreneurs have more in common than what would be perceived from the outside. Both have to be creative, industrious, and freethinkers. However, often times there is a separation from the arts community and...

Episode 58 – Kyle Parsons of Indosole – Your Path with Emerge

Your Path will Emerge Introducing Kyle Parsons Looking toward the future, the paths our life takes doesn’t necessarily seem to be interconnected. However, with the right attitude and openness to new experience we can often look backward and see how our completely...

Episode 57 – Derek Sabori – Growing with your Sustainable Brand

Growing with your Sustainable Brand Introducing Derek Sabori It is quite the journey when you start answering the phones for free and eventually progress to a vice president of global sustainability. That is the path that Derek Sabori took though. Derek works with...

Episode 56 – Justin Perkins

Founding Story of a Change Maker Introducing Justin Perkins The universe works in amazing ways. By being observant and using your intuition the path of your life can become an amazing and impactful adventure. One person that has followed such a path is Justin...

Episode 55 – Nick Aster – Bring on the Business Sustainability

Bring on the Business Sustainability Introducing Nick Aster For too long sustainability was a niche topic discussed mostly by activists. However, now there seems to be a shift in the tides where business is coming to the table to make a real impact. One of the...

Episode 55 – Kyle MacNevin & Kayley Reid – Wear your Label and Defeat Mental Health Stigmas

Wear your Label and Defeat Mental Health Stigmas Introducing Kyle MacNevin and Kayley Reid Mental health has traditionally been a taboo topic to talk about openly. This left many unable or unwilling to reach out for help and caused them to suffer in...

Episode 54 – Amanda Hachey – The New Economy

The New Economy Introducing Amanda Hachey If 20th century capitalism was characterized as corporations maximizing shareholder value, a lot has changed with the beginning of the 21st century. Early adopters are changing how business is now being done in the new...

Episode 53 – Clyde Wray – What it Means to Care

What it Means to Care Introducing Clyde Wray Sometimes we get so wrapped up in our daily lives and future plans that we don’t take the time to stop and truly experience the moment. Really, the ability to take in the moment is synonymous with taking the time to...

Episode 52 – The Birthday Episode

Happy Birthday to the Boiling Point Podcast That’s right we made it to our first anniversary. We have had so many amazing guests, insights, and opinions from which we have learned so much (and we hope you did to). In this episode, Greg and Dave reminisce over the...

Episode 51 – Chris Durban

Introducing Chris Durban You might think of translators as quiet people who sit in dark rooms writing somewhat verbatim from one language to the other. Some of the time this might be true, but not nearly as much as you would think. Chris Durban flies in the face of...

Episode 50 – Jake Rothschild

Introducing Jake Rothschild An entrepreneur is always plotting the next move for their business and to take it to the next level. It also takes persistence to get everything just right. Jake Rothschild knows persistence was the key to his newest invention that will...

Episode 49 – Matt White – Sussex Beard Oil

Introducing Matt White It is always said that people should follow their passion when entering an entrepreneurial endeavor. Of course, there are limitless things that someone could have a passion for and often the passion may not be typical. Matt White is one of...

Episode 48 – Derek Riedle

Introducing Derek Riedle Sometimes every entrepreneur needs a change. It could be just a change of scenery, or a shift in mindset. Derek Riedle recently made a change that involved both. Derek and his wife Terri are the owners of the marketing and PR...

Episode 47 – Lisa Hrabluk

Introducing Lisa Hrabluk Decision makers of all stripes will eventually find themselves in a bind. They will come across a situation where it seems there is no answer that will be pleasing enough to all stakeholders and the result is a deadlock of argument. Lisa...

Episode 46 – Tim Ryan

Introducing Tim Ryan There are times in business when the demand for your work slows down or even grinds to a halt. These situations can sometimes be completely out of your control, like when your region begins an economic slump. However, just because there may be a...

Episode 45 – Aaron Emery

Introducing Aaron Emery Daniel Burnham, one of the fathers of the skyscraper, once said, "Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood... Make big plans, aim high in hope and work." This quote resonates deeply with this week’s guest Aaron...

Episode 44 – Craig Norris

Introducing Craig Norris There is a popular biblical analogy which says, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Perhaps there is something missing to this axiom however. Our guest, Craig Norris would...

Episode 43 – Curtis Kleisinger – The Mother Teresa Middle School

Introducing Curtis Kleisinger It is incredible how one woman from the other side of the world can inspire positive change in your own backyard. A number of years ago, a group of CEOs and businesspeople travelled to India and were granted an audience with the famed...

Episode 42 – Don Fillmore

Introducing Don Fillmore Don Fillmore is in an industry where the only thing they don't deliver is babies. Don is in the trucking industry and is the president of Atlantic Pacific Transport and of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association. It has been a dream of...

Episode 41 – Greg Hemmings and The Millennial Dream

The Millennial Dream This week’s episode of Boiling Point is going to be a little bit different as we turn the table and our own Greg Hemmings is the guest. In conjunction with a group of New Brunswick thought leaders, Greg has recently started work on his newest...

Episode 40 – Ja-Nae Duane

Introducing Ja-Nae Duane Ja-Nae Duane is the definition of the Renaissance woman. She is an author, a public speaker, a nondenominational Christian minister, a university lecturer, a serial entrepreneur, and even an opera singer. Her books include “How to Start Your...

The Importance of Business Mentorship with Janna Hare

Janna introduces us to the Mentra concept and tells us the importance of mentorship. Dave notes that a majority of major business leaders needed their own mentors to get to where they are today.

Episode 38 – Mel Norton

Introducing Mel Norton Sometimes the best way to tackle an issue is to stop perceiving it as a problem but as an opportunity to make things better. This is the approach that Mayor Mel Norton has decided to take while attempting to steer Saint John, New Brunswick in...

Episode 37 – Glenn Cox

Introducing Glenn Cox So often, innovation is inspired through the day-to-day lives of people. However, these innovative people are stopped from pursuing an idea because of fear of the unknown. Our guest this week, Glenn Cox, didn’t allow anything to stop him from...

Chris Hadfield Explains Devoting Yourself to a Successful Life

Commander Hadfield expresses the lessons he has learned from floating around our little blue dot that we call home.

Episode 35 – Andrew Tidby

Introducing Andrew Tidby Andrew Tidby is a filmmaker, explorer, space worshiper, and our host Greg’s BFF. Through the course of events, Andrew has many amazing experiences and stories to tell. For example, he and Greg produced a show called “Planet Luxury” which...

Episode 34 – DJ Waldow

Introducing DJ Waldow It is coming upon that time of year again where many assess changes that need to be made in their lives. A course of action is taken where we vow to make these changes and we call them New Year’s resolutions. Many will choose to lose some...

Episode 33 – Lauchlan Ough

Introducing Lauchlan Ough Sometimes the most effective form of leadership involves empowering the people who work for you to be leaders themselves. A lot can be said enabling leaders, as well as getting them to jump right into unfamiliar tasks. This is exactly the...

Episode 32 – Jeff Roach

Introducing Jeff Roach These days most businesses try to get with the times and engage people through social media with mixed results. Many take the route of duplicating the ads they use in traditional marketing and posting them to social media. Jeff Roach would...

Episode 31 – Peter Stoddart

Introducing Peter Stoddart It is the dream of many to open their own restaurant, café, or pub. However, the food and beverage industry is not an easy business to succeed within. Most restaurants fail within a few years of opening, so what can you do to stand out and...

Episode 30 – David Meerman Scott

Introducing David Meerman Scott Sometimes you can learn aspects of business from obscure and seemingly unrelated places and people. Like learning lessons of marketing from the Grateful Dead. David Meerman Scott did just that. David is an international best-selling...

Local Entrepreneur Jason MacLean Shows Us The Connection Between Yoga and Business

Introducing Jason MacLean Jason MacLean is the type of entrepreneur that just goes for it. This includes opening a health and lifestyle business in an industrial town not known for patronizing such businesses. However, Jay’s huge personality, passion, and work ethic...

Episode 28 – Calvin Milbury

Introducing Calvin Milbury Great innovations and inventions sometimes come from the smallest places. Take the Boiling Point’s home province of New Brunswick. This small province has been the home to things such as the snow blower, and the scuba tank. Don’t forget...

Episode 27 – Lee Odden

Introducing Lee Odden Lee Odden has been called a pioneer and legend of SEO. He has blogged over 1.2 million words on his TopRank Online Marketing Blog, and is the CEO of TopRank Marketing. Lee is also amongst an exclusive club of marketers with beards. Our host,...

Episode 26 – Nancy Mathis

Introducing Nancy Mathis Nancy Mathis is a lady who knows how to lay down the framework that allows entrepreneurs to become better and achieve more. She is the founding executive director of the Wallace McCain Institute; a group that was formed in 2007 to see the...

Episode 25 – Gene Fowler

Introducing Gene Fowler Gene Fowler is a man who knows the ups and downs of running a creative business in an untraditional location. He is the owner and creative director at the animation studio Loogaroo, which is a boutique animation agency focusing on commercial...

Episode 24 – Ibarionex Perello

Introducing Ibarionex Perello Ibarionex Perello is a man who lives the creative life and knows how to parlay his lifestyle into a career. He is a photographer, writer, educator, and podcast host. In his previous life, Ibarionex was an editor for some photography...

Episode 23 – Dr. Bill Howatt

Introducing Dr. Bill Howatt Dr. Bill Howatt has a goal to improve the lives of people and to improve the productivity of their employers. Dr. Bill works with our host, Dave Veale, as a coach at Vision Coaching Inc., along with being an author of over 60 books, a...

Episode 22 – Cathy Sweet

Introducing Cathy Sweet Cathy Sweet has had the entrepreneurial spirit since she was a child. She would collect and trade frogs with the kid up the street. She came from a family business people in commercial real estate. Cathy learned a lot of her lessons in...

Episode 21 – Jake Palmer

Introducing Jake Palmer Jake Palmer always had a creative and humorous side to him. As a young man, he even had is own sketch variety show on community television. When Jake grew up he went toward a career path in IT and worked in the field for a number of...

Episode 20 – Hal Somers

Introducing Hal Somers Hal Somers is the type of guy that takes opportunities in life when they are presented to him. Hal went to trade school to learn brick laying as a young man and for a short time worked in mining. However, one day a friend in the used car...

Episode 19 – Levi Lawrence

Introducing Levi Lawrence Levi Lawrence is a trained chef that has cooked in kitchens throughout the world. As a chef, he knows the importance of fresh, local ingredients. However, for the longest time if you wanted fresh, local ingredients you had to...

Episode 18 – Kristy O’Leary

Introducing Kristy O’Leary Kristy O’Leary calls herself a vision broker and has a goal to make entrepreneurs and change makers succeed in making a positive impact on this Earth and make a profit while doing so. Growing up her family’s business was a great example of...

Episode 17 – Review

In this episode of the Boiling Point, Greg and Dave sit back to reflect on our first 16 episodes. Dave points out that Ken Blanchard once said, "feeback in the breakfast of champions." That doesn't include audio feedback, right? We are looking for your feedback....

Episode 16 – Boyd Sharpe

Introducing Boyd Sharpe Boyd Sharpe is the true Renaissance man. As a young man, and graduating with a degree in theatre arts and a bachelor of education, his father asked him whether he was prepared for a career as a teacher. Boyd thought about it and responded...

Episode 15 – John Wesley Chisholm

Introducing John Wesley Chisholm Here is a math equation for you, what does an accountant plus a rocker give you? A television producer named John Wesley Chisholm. After finishing university with a finance degree, John Wesley had the intention of becoming an...

Episode 14 – Ed Webber

Introducing Ed Webber Ed Webber is a veteran of old-school family business in Nova Scotia. He started in his youth by helping out his father but at the age of 16 his father died. This left his family strapped for cash, and Ed was forced out of school and into the...

Episode 13 – Mike Brooks

Introducing Mike Brooks Mike Brooks is a podcast pioneer and marketing guru coming to the Boiling Point from Southbury, Connecticut. Our host, Greg Hemmings, met him and Dino Dogan at this past NMX (New Media Expo) and soon was on Mike and Dino’s Road to TED podcast....

Episode 12 – Steven Fisher

Introducing Steven Fisher Steven Fisher’s LinkedIn profile calls him a creative leader, a seasoned entrepreneur, a sci-fi filmmaker, a soon to be published author, a budding craft beer maker, a slow runner, and a fast eater. With an introduction like that, you know...

Episode 11 – Yan Simard

Introducing Yan Simard Yan Simard woke up one morning in 2010 with a splitting headache and an idea. He doesn’t remember the source of his pain, but the idea ended up changing the course of his career. The idea was actually a memory of an idea he had about five or...

Episode 10 – Shawn King

Introducing Shawn King He is the Don Draper of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He is a partner, president and chief creative officer for the Extreme Group. In the next few months, Canadians will see him and his wife, Jen, race across their television screens on the...

Episode 9 – Paul Simmonds

Introducing Paul Simmonds Independent retail is a tough business. Independents are competing with big-box stores, large shopping destinations, and online retailers, which often have hard-to-beat pricing. So how does an independent retailer stand out amongst the...

Episode 8 – Judith Mackin

Introducing Judith Mackin Judith Mackin is a pioneer of interior design in the small, industrial city of Saint John, New Brunswick. Her message: “You don’t have to be from a big city to be sophisticated, educated, and to know what is going on in the world.” In 1999,...

Episode 7 – Gino Dion

Introducing Gino Dion It is amazing who you might meet if you open yourself up to new experiences. Even more amazing when you find a mover and shaker you didn’t know about in your own backyard. That is exactly what happened to Greg when he decided to attend a...

Episode 6 – Dino Dogan

Introducing Dino Dogan His website hails him as a “Global Force for Badassery” and we agree. Dino is a public speaker, author, blogger, mixed martial artist and recovering network engineer and singer/songwriter. He is also the founder of Triberr, the social network...

Episode 5 – Mickey MacDonald

Introducing Mickey MacDonald Mickey MacDonald is a true fighter; he fights in business, in his charitable work, and has also fought in the ring as a boxer. Still down-to-earth and approachable, Mickey came from humble beginnings, but as an entrepreneur he became one...