Behind the Business Podcast
The Behind the Business Podcast is a weekly podcast created by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce that highlights the important people and issues in Waterloo region and in our community. We will have business and community leaders join us to share their thoughts on the issues that affect us as a region and business community.
Episodes
55 episodes
Episode 7 : Susan Dusick
As President and CEO of President, St. Mary's General Hospital Foundation, Susan works with donors, partners, and community members to invest in best-in-class healthcare provided by St. Mary’s General Hospital. Located in the heart of Kitchener...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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29:17
Episode 6 : Andrew Tepperman
In this episode, our CEO Ian Mclean sits down with Andrew Tepperman, President of Tepperman’s. They discuss the long-standing history of this Ontario-based furniture retailer. Andrew outlines how the company leverages its heritage and decades o...
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34:48
Episode 5 : Dr. Trevor Charles
Professor Charles is a microbiologist with expertise in bacterial molecular genetics. His research group studies the mechanisms of gene regulatory circuits that control the interactions of Rhizobiales bacteria such as Sinorhizobium meliloti wit...
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27:57
Episode 4 : Fauzia Mazhar
Check out the latest episode of your Chamber's Behind the Business podcast.This week, Ian McLean is joined by Fauzia Mazhar, Executive Director at Coalition of Muslim Women of KW.Come listen to Fauzia's career journey, and learn...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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26:36
Episode 3: Joe Birch
Welcome to another exciting edition of your Chamber's Behind the Business podcast. This week Ian is joined by Joe Birch, Chief Operating Officer and Governor of the Kitchener Rangers. Come learn about Joe's interesting career journ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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25:09
Episode 1 - Kyle Murray
Dr. Murray is the Dean of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University. He previously held faculty appointments at the University of Alberta, the Ivey School of Business, and Monash University (Australia), as wel...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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30:42
Episode 45: Ren Navarro
Welcome to another edition of our Behind the Business Podcast! This week, Ian is joined by Ren Navarro, Owner/Operator of B. Diversity. Group. The two talk about various topics that include Ren's interesting career journey in beer that ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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42:28
Episode 44: Brian Bazely
Welcome to another episode of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Brian Bazely, Co-founder of Driverseat. The two speak on numerous topics including their shared history together, and Brian's very interesting career jour...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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34:53
Episode 43: Melissa Durrell
Welcome to another edition of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Melissa Durrell, CEO of Durrell Communications. They speak on a variety of topics including their long history in the Region together, Melissa's career jo...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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46:15
Episode 42: Neha Juwale
Welcome to another episode of our Behind the Business Podcast! This week Ian is joined by Neha Juwale, Owner of BookMyTherapy! She is the recent winner of Health & Wellness award at the 2024 KW Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Awards!
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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25:09
Episode 41 - Patti Berardi
Welcome to Episode 41 of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Patti Berardi. For over 30 years, she has worked in community television holding a variety of roles. Currently, she is the Station Manager for Rogers TV ...
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29:09
Episode 40 - Paul Eichinger
Welcome to episode 40 of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Paul Eichinger, Vice President of MTE Consultants Inc. Paul has over 30 years of diverse experience in development, building construction, real estate, m...
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47:55
Episode 39 - Tricia Mumby
Welcome to episode 38 of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Tricia Mumby, co-founder of Mabel's Labels, a Canadian manufacturing & ecommerce success story. She and 3 friends boot-strapped the company from $0 to eigh...
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27:35
Episode 38: Ajoa Mintah
Welcome to episode 38 of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Ajoa Mintah, Owner/Founder of Four All Ice Cream. They speak on a multitude of topics including Ajoa's career journey, why she decided to open up an ice cream ...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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30:44
Episode 37: Chloe Hamilton
Welcome back to a new episode of our Behind the Business Podcast! This week, Ian is joined by Chloe Hamilton, Founder of Warm Embrace Elder Care. Chloe is one of the Chamber Board of Directors since September 2023. She speaks on a variety...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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31:24
Episode 36: Business Expo Special Part 2
Welcome to a very special edition of our Behind the Business podcast - live from the 2024 Business Expo!! In this special episode, Ian is joined by four incredible guests who discuss their career journey's and give advice to up-and-coming busin...
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19:37
Episode 35: Business Expo Special Part 1
Welcome to a very special edition of our Behind the Business podcast - live from the 2024 Business Expo!! In this special episode, Ian is joined by four incredible guests who discuss their career journey's and give advice to up-and-coming busin...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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26:40