06: Mike Girgis

An episode of the The Problem Spaces podcast, hosted by Lisa Grogan, titled "06: Mike Girgis" was published on January 11, 2022 and runs 69 minutes.

January 11, 2022 ·69m · The Problem Spaces

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We're talking to serial entrepreneur and one of Canada's leading marketing strategists, Mike Girgis. In the late nineties, he started a couple of businesses, One Stop Media Group, and Fourth Wall Media, which created an entirely new marketing category in Canada. From singing in a rock band and opening a bar, to creating and selling several successful media companies to the Jim Patterson group, Mike is one of the most energetic, fun, and positive human beings. Join us today as he opens up about leadership, life, and navigating problem spaces.

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We're talking to serial entrepreneur and one of Canada's leading marketing strategists, Mike Girgis. In the late nineties, he started a couple of businesses, One Stop Media Group, and Fourth Wall Media, which created an entirely new marketing category in Canada. From singing in a rock band and opening a bar, to creating and selling several successful media companies to the Jim Patterson group, Mike is one of the most energetic, fun, and positive human beings. Join us today as he opens up about leadership, life, and navigating problem spaces.

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