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
72 episodes
Behind the Business of The Dessert Artist (with Rochelle Williams)
Black-owned businesses are very much a part of the food scene in Waterloo region.Specialty grocery stores, ice cream shops, restaurants where you can enjoy Ethiopian doro wot and Jamaican patties and local bakeries offer delicious dishes...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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24:08
Behind the Business of Brentwood Livery (with Brent Ferguson)
Brentwood Livery, offering services in chauffeured-driven service, is proud to contribute to the best community in Canada, not only for work but for play. At Brentwood, “transforming transportation into an unforgettable life experience” is the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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27:36
Behind the Business of Ascnd Media (with Sheldon Thompson)
Ascnd Media is a full-service production company offering dynamic cinematography and photography.Founded in 2019 by Sheldon Thompson, the purpose of Ascnd is to pursue creativity in every way possible while continuing to raise the bar.
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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28:17
Behind the Business Special with Director of Physician Recruitment for the Region (with Jenna Petker)
Welcome to a very exciting edition of the Behind the Business Podcast hosted by Ian McLean, President/CEO of the KW Chamber. This week, Ian sits down with the Chamber's very own Jenna Petker, Director of Healthcare & Physician Recruitment o...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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25:52
Behind the Business of Waterloo Region Community Foundation (with Eric Avner)
Eric leads Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF), and works with the Board of Directors, committees, and team to further the vision of ensuring our communities are “equitable, connected, and sustainable; and people are thriving”. He has o...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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32:23
Special Episode: Canada Tariff Threats with host (Ian McLean)
Welcome to a very unique episode of the Behind the Business Podcast with Ian McLean. Today’s episode is going to be a bit different. Ian will not be joined by a business owner or community builder. Instead, he's using today’s episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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25:06
Behind the Business of Little Mushroom Catering (with Stephanie Soulis)
Stephanie Soulis is the President & CEO of Little Mushroom Catering. She created LMC in 2010 as a natural extension of her love for food and quality service. Stephanie was featured in a commercial for CTV in Libro’s Share the Future ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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27:09
Behind the Business of The Charcoal Group of Restaurants (with Jody Palubiski)
Jody Palubiski has been the CEO and managing partner of the Charcoal Group since 2003. Jody helped lead the Charcoal Group to developing the Wildcraft Grill Bar in 2007, The Bauer Kitchen in 2009 and Beertown Public House in 2012, with many of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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42:48
Behind the Business of Catalyst Capital Inc (with Amber French)
Amber French is Managing Partner at Catalyst Capital. Co-Founded with Kurtis McBride (Miovision, Catalyst 137), Catalyst Capital connects investors to early stage technology and tech-based commercial real estate opportunities in Waterloo Region...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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27:47
Behind the Business of Good Co. Productions (with Amit Mehta)
Good Company Productions is a hyperlocal music and event production company based in Waterloo Region. They specialize in creating intimate popup concert experiences in unusual spaces, featuring emerging musicians, designers, and unique local ve...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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34:48
Behind the Business of The Scented Market (with Kristy Lynn Miller)
The Scented Market began with a simple idea: to create a space where high-quality, thoughtfully crafted scents could bring comfort and joy to every home. Founded by Kristy Lynn Miller, The Scented Market has blossomed into a beloved destination...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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28:39
Behind the Business of Sustainable Waterloo Region (with Tova Davidson)
Listen to Ian McLean as he interviews Tova Davidson, Executive Director of Sustainable Waterloo Region. Learn about Tova's extensive career journey which started in communications/marketing, and what led her into the environmental world for the...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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30:16
Behind the Business of KW Titans (with David Schooley)
In this episode our CEO Ian Mclean sits down with David Schooley who has 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience, 17 years in real estate and negotiation training from both Harvard Business School and Harvard Law, it’s no wonder David (aka “The...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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25:13
Behind the Business of Boxing by Syd Vanderpool (with Syd Vanderpool)
Champion boxer (super middleweight) and certified coach and trainer, Syd “The Jewel” Vanderpool brings more than 13 years of professional boxing and training experience to his members. Syd has extensively trained with some of the world’s ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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32:22
Behind the Business of Fo'Cheezy (with Sandor Dosman)
From East to West Chef Sandor has served up fine dining experiences to fast food and everything in between. His mom says he was a brat in high school and always worked in restaurants to save money for his cars. That motivation turned into a lif...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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23:06
Behind the Business of Smart Prosperity Institute (with Dr. Mike Mofatt)
Dr. Mike Moffatt is the Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute and an Assistant Professor in the Business, Economics and Public Policy group at Ivey Business School, Western University. Mike’s research at SPI...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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44:46
Behind the Business of Sage Advisory Co. (with Lauren Roberts)
Sage Advisory Co. is in itself a Small Business that has found its niche helping other small business owners find the success in their industry that they’re after.They have 15 years of experience working in both local and nation-wide Ca...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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26:11
Behind the Business of Den1880 (with Jacklyn Warmington)
Den 1880 is a historic building with a modern spirit, located in the heart of Waterloo, Ontario. With community and collaboration at its core, it offers a vibrant setting where people feel inspired to work, connect, and feel at home, away from ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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37:33
Behind the Business of Worm Wrangler (with Amanda Hunter)
Worm Wrangler serves our community of students, hobbyists, enthusiasts, and fellow professionals in all things worms and vermicompost.They specialize in vermicomposting—composting using earthworms—to promote sustainable soil management.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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22:21
BDC Small Business Week - Leigh Merswolke (LCM Property Services)
Leigh Merswolke is the Chief Executive Officer at LCM Property Services based in Waterloo, Ontario. LCM Property Services Inc. is an experienced building services provider, serving Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and the surr...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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28:01
BDC Small Business Week - Glen Smyth (Appleflats)
The Appleflats story began in the summer of 1993, when the parents of company founders Glen and Alex Smyth, along with an aunt and uncle, finished building a house on their newly purchased farmer's field and planted a crabapple tree in the fron...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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28:45
BDC Small Business Week - Tracy Valko (Valko Financial)
Tracy is founder of Valko Financial, Chief Visionary Officer and a motivational speaker. She has been a pillar of service and inspiration to the finance and mortgage industry for more than twenty-five years. Her professional foundation has been...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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31:00
BDC Small Business Week - Adam Wright & Steve Zago (Lost Aviator Coffee Company)
Steve Zago and Adam Wright had made a career as airline pilots. Their mutual passion for aviation drove these two lifelong friends to become business partners and create the Lost Aviator Coffee Company.“There are few things that beat the...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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32:31
BDC Small Business Week - Pierre Cleroux (Chief Economist, BDC)
Pierre Cléroux was appointed Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012.Pierre leads a team of experts who analyze economic data to identify business and sector trends impacting Canadian entrepreneurs. A seasoned speaker...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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36:00
Behind the Business of St. Mary's General Hospital Foundation (with 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 7
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29:17