Chris O'Donohue: Redefining Success Through Self-Care and Culture

In this powerful episode of TradesTalk, Justin White sits down with Chris O'Donohue owner of the Great Canadian Landscape Company, to explore how personal transformation can fuel professional success. With 25 years in business, 50 employees, and $10M in revenue, Chris opens up about the pivotal experiences that reshaped his life—starting with a transformative ski trip organized by LMN founder Mark Bradley. What started as a helicopter skiing adventure turned into a deep, vulnerable mastermind with 16 industry leaders, leading Chris to re-evaluate his health, leadership, and priorities. Chris shares how he lost 40 pounds, restructured his business, started 6 AM workouts, and began leading with empathy—all driven by his desire to be more present for his two daughters and break generational health patterns. The episode dives into how self-care became his most important business strategy, how he’s navigating challenges in Vancouver’s real estate and labor markets, and why he believes in abundance over competition. Through honest reflections, leadership lessons, and inspiring mantras, Chris challenges listeners to rethink success—not just in terms of growth and revenue, but by how well you take care of yourself, your people, and your purpose.