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Better the Pond---PondCast
by Warren Barry
The "Better the Pond—PondCast," hosted by Warren Barry, is a business-focused podcast that features conversations with individuals who are making positive impacts in their communities and beyond. Each episode delves into the personal stories and initiatives of guests who are "bettering the pond" through acts of generosity, innovation, and leadership. The podcast aims to inspire listeners by showcasing how individual actions can create ripples of positive change.
Episodes
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#118 Pondcast with Bob Lund
In this episode of the Better the Pond Pondcast, Warren Barry sits down with Bob Lund, Corporate Health & Safety Manager at Main Road Group, for a candid and grounded conversation about youth in trades, safety leadership, and building meaningful career pathways. Bob shares his unexpected journey...
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#117 Pondcast with Valerie Paris
From farm roots to the C-suite, Valerie Paris, COO of Durvet Corporation, has built her career on hard work, humility, and heart. In this episode, Valerie shares her incredible journey—from growing up on a Missouri farm to leading a national animal health cooperative. We talk about leadership,...
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#116 Pondcast with Safety Dave- Youth in the Trades
Today, I’m diving into a topic that’s very close to my heart — the future of our workforce and the incredible opportunities waiting for young people in the trades. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dave Speerbrecker of Thyssen Mining, and this conversation really hit home. We explored the...
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#115 Pondcast with Dave Speerbrecker
What do underground mines and geese in formation have in common? Both demand trust, clarity, and the courage to let others lead. In this powerful episode of the Better the Pond Pondcast, I had the privilege of sitting down in person with Safety Dave, otherwise known as Dave Speerbrecker—a 36-year...
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#114 Pondcast with Burt Dew
What do a surfboard, a postal route, and a tire shop have in common? They’re all part of the journey toward purpose, passion, and authenticity. In this episode, I caught up with Burt Dew from Chapel Hill Tire—and we covered a lot of ground. From Burt’s raw and honest story of post-divorce...
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#113 Pondcast with Jason Belles
From the Court to the Corner Office | Better the Pond Pondcast with Jason Belles This week’s Pondcast is about momentum, milestones, and modern leadership. Jason Belles stepped into full ownership of Store Assure—a self-storage company with 2 million sq. ft. under management—while preparing for a...
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#112 podcast with Ed Gibbs
What happens when you blend vision, vulnerability, and a deep-rooted family legacy? You get Ed Gibbs of Gibson Pools and Landscape Creations—a man who doesn’t just build beautiful backyards, but thriving cultures. I had the privilege of sitting down with Ed at his stunning cottage on Lake Joseph…
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#111 Pondcast with Patrick Owen
What if our biggest problems today are rooted in how far we’ve drifted from what we were designed for? In this episode of the Better the Pond Pondcast, I sat down with Patrick—a McGill University lecturer and expert in ethnobotany and evolutionary health—to explore some of the most raw, real, and...
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#110 Special Edition Pondcast with Josh Wood
Better the Pond Pondcast – Special Edition from Mechanicsburg, PA When you find yourself in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania—and have a chance to visit Josh Wood at WestShore Home—you do what any curious Canadian would do… You hit record. Inside the WestShore studio, Josh and I sat down for a second...
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#109 Pondcast with Luke & Dori
New Episode Drop: Better the Pond Pondcast – Sanborn Head Special Edition What do you get when you combine engineering, intentional leadership, and a deep commitment to culture and community? You get Luke Norton and Dori Ross from Sanborn Head & Associates—two remarkable leaders who joined me on...
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#108 Pondcast with Rob Horst
It started in Muskoka. A room full of leaders. And then—that moment. I saw it. A shift. A spark. A lightbulb. Rob Horst had an aha moment so powerful, it lit up the entire room. That’s when I knew—I needed to have him on the Better the Pond Pondcast. Rob is the National Sales Manager of Energy &...
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#107 Pondcast with Tyler Snytinski
On the latest episode of the Better the Pond Pondcast, I had an insightful conversation with Tyler Snitynsky, Sales Manager at The Sutherland Group in Kelowna, BC. We dove deep into the essentials of teamwork, leadership, and communication, and how trust, alignment, and a shared vision are…
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#106 Pondcast with Laural Carr
They say, “You can’t see the label when you’re inside the bottle.” Well, that’s where Laural Carr from Impagination Inc. comes in! Not only does she help businesses craft a label that stands out, but she also ensures that it lands in front of the right clients, and more of them. In this episode…
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#105 Pondcast with Justin George
Know that you are everything that you need to be, but not all that you can be. I had a great conversation with Justin George from Kadus Group in Ottawa Ontario Canada. This conversation unwrapped a story around how playing the long game, which he learned from his father, and the emotional, and…
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#104 Pondcast with Jason Vokey
They say you have to be willing to be hurt so that the person beside you doesn’t have to, and if you make people better, they’ll make you better. This philosophy resonates deeply with my guest today. I had an incredible conversation with Jason Vokey from Foundations Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta,...
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#103 Pondcast with Ken MacLeod
Episode #103 of the Better the Pond Pondcast! "No child should be responsible for the circumstances of their birth." These profound words set the tone for this unforgettable episode with Ken McLeod, the founder and former president and CEO of the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra. Ken is a visionary...
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#102 Pondcast with Chad Parenteau
"Give people what they need, not what I want, and then let them trust their instincts.” These powerful words come from none other than Chad Parenteau, a partner at WW Smith Insurance in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Chad shares his deep insights into leadership, teamwork, and how creating a…
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#101 Pondcast with Lucas Griffin
Welcome to another episode of the Better the Pond Pondcast, where we highlight incredible people and organizations that are making a real difference in their communities and industries. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lucas Griffin, founder and president of Secure-Rite Mobile Storage in…
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#98 Pondcast with Jason Vining
We have an exceptional guest with us, Jason Vining, the President and CEO of Salem Metal in Middleton, Massachusetts. Believe it or not, Salem Metal helps save lives. As a world-class custom metal fabrication company, Salem Metal produces parts for defibrillation and blood analysis machines…
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#100 Special Edition Pondcast with Ketan Kulkarni
#100 A Special Edition Pondcast In our milestone 100th episode, we're diving deep into the themes of purpose, impact, and meaning with the incredible Ketan, author of the transformative new book, "Soar." 🌟 Join Warren and Ketan as they explore the importance of authenticity and alignment in…
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#99 Pondcast with Sherry Boodram
Sherry is the CEO of CannDelta Inc. and has always been passionate about science and discovering the intricacies of life. She's taken that passion and channeled it into the cannabis industry, where she's making a significant impact. Through my conversation with Sherry, I had the opportunity to...
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#97 Pondcast with Virginia Wornstaff
Virginia's wise words to entrepreneur's and the rest of the world "use your power for good". Virginia is the CEO of OSP Microcheck, who do really cool things with microbes, and literally better the pond. Virginia uses science to support people, to make the world a better place, and has an...
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#96 Pondcast with Rob Clark
Rob Clark. Rob is CEO, Owner, Founder, Entrepreneur, and a work in progress, and the leader of RC Design, a full service digital design company in NewMarket Ontario. I loved having this conversation with Rob, and got to see how he has weaved kindness and caring, and seeing things through to the...
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#95 Pondcast with Lexi Christiansen
Lexi is the Client Engagement Manager for DVBE Connect in Folsom California. This conversation with Lexi was incredible to find out how from having the courage to leave the nest on her own, allowed her purpose to find her. Lexi is all about authenticity, purpose, drive, and love, and wraps it all...
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#94 Pondcast with Tara Proskiw
Tara Proskiw. Owner and CEO of Towne & Countree Cabinets in Edmonton Alberta. Hopping on the energy bus with Tara, I discovered that Tara stands behind the statement of “Let every moment in your kitchen be joyous”. What I received from my conversation with Tara, was so much deeper than that. I...
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#93 Pondcast with Chris Knight and James Melendez
Chris Knight of Monteyne Architecture Works and James Melendez of Bobsled Construction. These two companies do business together in Winnipeg Manitoba. These two gentlemen and their companies work together to create high performance, world class construction, and create healthy spaces and healthy...
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#92 Pondcast with Chris Haney
Chris Haney is the CEO of DBBE connect out of Folsom California. This was an incredibly impactful conversation which I didn't want to end. Chris is a disabled veteran with an incredible back story. The thing that I loved about talking to Chris was his attitude about being of service to others...
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#91 Pondcast with Josh Wood
Three words that encapsulate Josh Wood and Westshore Home. Values, Culture, and Language. Josh Wood is the Chief Development Officer of Westshore Home based out of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Westshore Home is a home renovation company, but like nothing that you have ever seen before. They are…
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#90 Pondcast with Pierre Mousseau
Pierre Mousseau is the real deal. Pierre is the CEO and founder of High Energy Transport in Bolton, Ontario Canada. When Pierre talks about communication, vulnerability, and authenticity, he doesn’t just say it, he lives it. Pierre’s story is incredible, and you have to listen to how he became…
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#89 Pondcast with Brent Stone
Brent Stone. We should call this conversation the hospitality episode. Brent Stone is the Restaurant Manager of the Marriott Delta South Hotel in Calgary Alberta. There have been so many experiences of hospitality that I have experienced at this hotel, and I wanted to share the story. Brent Stone...
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#87 Podcast with Will Ham
This is a special edition Pondcast recorded virtually across the pond in France, with a view of the Swiss Alps and Lake Geneva. Today’s guest is Will Ham. Will is a Financial Advisor at Sam Law Financial, which is a financial advisory firm specializing in working with small and medium-sized...
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#88 Pondcast with Dave Schellenberg
Dave Schellenberg is the CFO of Decor Cabinets based out of Morden Manitoba Canada. I had Stan Pauls, the CEO of Decor on previously as a guest, and wanted to continue the conversation with more of the team, as what Decor Cabinets does to Better the Pond is exceptional. Dave was raised with very...
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#86 Pondcast with James Loomstein
James is one of the Managing Partners in Rogue Marketing in Dallas Texas. James is also a teacher at Southern Methodist University teaching digital strategy for entrepreneurs. Rogue Marketing creates marketing and digital strategies for small to medium size businesses, and does an amazing job at...
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#85 Pondcast with Mike Hebert
Mark Hebert is the president and CEO of Cosmo Music Superstore in Richmond Hill Ontario. With the business started way back in 1966, Cosmo Music has gone from a small mom and pop retail guitar shop to a behemoth 60,000 square foot where you can experience anything music. Mark grew up in the...
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#84 Pondcast with Reuben Kamp
Reuben Kamp. Founder and CEO of Darkhorse Tech. An intimate yet powerful software company that supports the dental industry on an international capacity. Reuben is a genius, although he denies it, but he has his degree in biology, was 3X on the Dean’s list, left the dentistry space, to then…
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#83 Pondcast with Arthur Kwan
Arthur is the CEO of The Newly Institute in Calgary Alberta Canada. The Newly Institute is a treatment facility that deals with trauma, addiction, and mental health. With over a 80% success rate, The Newly Institute is top of its class. Arthur started his career in the financial industry and…
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#82 Pondcast with Stan Pauls
Stan Pauls. Undeniably Different are two words that describe Decor Cabinets, but also describe Stan Pauls. Stan is the CEO of Decor Cabinets, is an odd duck, and clearly stands out in the crowd. Stan is incredibly humble, and is a true leader. Stan went to the University of Life, and learned...
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#81 Pondcast with Patrick Lo
Patrick Lo is the CEO of CaNaan Shipping and is based out of Richmond British Columbia, Canada. Patrick immigrated from Hong Kong at a very young age, as his parents came to Canada as they saw it as the land of promise. Patrick went to medical school and got his physiology degree and was set out…
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#80 Pondcast with Chris McCarron
Chris is a podcaster, coach, speaker, mentor, and author. She is the Queen Bee of Beehive Working Community in Tyngsborough Massachusetts, a home improvement contractor, and real estate guru. Plus, she is not afraid of getting in there and getting her hands dirty. When Chris turned 50, it was a...
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#79 Pondcast with Ethan Bull
Ethan is the co-founder of ProAssisting, together with his wife and business partner Stephanie Bull, Proassisting is a company that connects and provides executive assisting to high level business leaders. Ethan isn’t only about providing a service to business professionals; he takes it to the…
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#78 Pondcast with Mike Sazynski
Mike is the Vice President of Colliers Project Leaders. Hailing all the way from Regina Saskatchewan, Mike is all about rousing enthusiasm, constantly learning, and unlocking the potential in others. Mike and Colliers get to better the pond by creating and building infrastructure for communities....
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#77 Pondcast with Memhet Akcagliyan
I met Mehmet at a TEC Canada Emerging Leaders session where I was speaking, and knew that there was something special about him. Born in Iskenerin, Turkey, moved to Brooklyn NY at the age of 7, with no english, totally new culture, and a world of unknowns, Mehmet found a way. His family moved to...
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#76 Pondcast with Builder Nuggets
Dave Young and Duane Johns representing both sides of the border today. Dave and Duane are coaches, consultants, and genius’s in the home building sector. Both running franchises with Alair homes, and are co-hosts of the Builder Nuggets Podcast. I was in the company of greatness. Dave and Duane…
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#75 Pondcast with Julia Waller Part II
For a Pondcast first, my guest got to interview me, the host. Julia is the genius behind the Unique Ability Process at The Strategic Coach. Julia walked me through my Strengthsfinder and PRINT results, and then added in my Kolbe results. I have to admit that I had more than one ah-ha moment…
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#74 Pondcast with Julia Waller Part I
Julia is the genius behind the Unique Ability process for Strategic Coach. From her humble beginnings in Hanover, Not. Canada, Julia moved to Toronto, and then left the next to travel to Hong Kong, Mexico, Guatemala and other worldly destinations. She came back to Toronto and has been impacting...
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#73 Pondcast with Ketan Kulkarni
Born in Poona India. Ketan grew up in a time of simple living and higher thinking. His family then migrated to Canada, and became a physician, author, researcher, multiple international award winner, and is all about meaning, contribution, and impact. His book, The Legendary Quest really gets you...
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#69 Pondcast with Sue Rice
All the way from across the pond in Paris France, Sue is the author of Tiny Thunder, Irresistible messaging for an overwhelmed world, known as the female David Ogilvy, and the master of what we deemed as word spaghetti. Sue in 3rd grade did a spice board as a school project, from that moment, she...
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#72 Pondcast with Mike Nunn
CEO of TLC Solutions in Vancouver Canada. Technolojoy. Ever heard of it, either did I until talking to Mike. Mike and his team have discovered a way to bring joy into technology, thus technolojoy. Mike is a life long learner, getting results, and creating impact. Mike is all about creating...
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#71 Pondcast with Shannon Waller
Author, coach, speaker, program designer, fellow podcaster, and all around great human being. Shannon is the Director and Teamwork Coach at The Strategic Coach, a coaching program specifically designed for highly successful entrepreneurs. In the program, you discover your Unique Ability, here is...
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#70 Podcast with Todd Millar
This pondcast, I was fortunate to have the President & CEO of TEC Canada, Todd Millar as my guest. Todd is also an author, speaker, and executive coach. Todd has climbed to the base camp of Mount Everest, and has also climbed and conquered the challenges that he had as President of Hockey…
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The "Better the Pond—PondCast," hosted by Warren Barry, is a business-focused podcast that features conversations with individuals who are making positive impacts in their communities and beyond. Each episode delves into the personal stories and initiatives of guests who are "bettering the pond" through acts of generosity, innovation, and leadership. The podcast aims to inspire listeners by showcasing how individual actions can create ripples of positive change.
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