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Secret Life
by Barb McGrath, #GoogleGirl
Welcome to the Secret Life podcast ~ a tell-all, share-the-goods show.The Secret Life chronicles the success and secrets of local businesses, organizations and community leaders. Join Barb McGrath #GoogleGirl, and her guests, to hear their story of what makes them tick, what drives them to succeed and their role in growing a thriving business community.Remember, you worked hard for your success! Don't keep it a secret!
Episodes
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Ep. 127 with Heather Ervin & Kenilee Kehler from the Globe Theatre
Join us for a delightful look into the Globe Theatre's dedicated world of artistry, challenges, and triumphs. Our episode teases personal stories, the Theatre's mission, and its future heading into its grand re-opening. It's more than just a theatre; it's a 59 year community celebration of...
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Ep. 125 Kay Peacey from Slick Business
🎙️NEW PODCAST EPISODE ALERT!🎙️ In Ep. 125 of the Secret Life podcast, I am joined by special guest Kay Peacey from Slick Business. This episode is packed with incredible insights and valuable takeaways that you won’t want to miss! Here are 3 key takeaways from this episode: 1️⃣ Importance of...
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Ep. 124 Marc Toews from Gateway Web AR
A truck driver by day and a creator by night, Marc Toews has a vision for the un-real. 🙂 Marc's business, Gateway Web AR, creates augmented reality experiences like Scotty, the T. rex, Star Wars starfighters and bobble heads for local businesses. Tune in for a dash of inspiration, an ounce of...
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Ep. 123 Sherry Pratt from Sherry Pratt Health Coach
Accomplished corporate career to health coach? Yup! Sherry Pratt is a certified coach and trained intuitive eating counselor. She left an accomplished and successful 25 year career as an IT professional and corporate executive to start her own health coaching business. Her passion is helping…
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Ep. 122 Aaron Strauss from Cache Tactical & Supply in Regina, SK
Today's guest was born to be an entrepreneur. Aaron Straus' first business was raising meat rabbits at the age of 7 on his family farm near Strasbourg, SK and by the age of 11, using money earned from his paper route, he got into the purebred Katahdin sheep business. He went on to study…
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Ep. 121 Cedric Delavaud from Ludoland
Today's guest is dishing on the lost art of woodworking! Cedric Delavaud, a university educated business owner, returned to his roots🌳 (no pun intended!) and his passion to build a woodworking business creating, mastering and sharing his expertise. With a focus on building and sharing his love…
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Ep. 120 Jasmine Patterson from BDC
Today we're going behind the scenes to talk about programs that support entrepreneurs in growing, starting and expanding their businesses. Jasmine Patterson is a well-known and well-respected business cheerleader from the #AudacityQYR movement to her current role with the Business Development…
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Ep. 119 Jeff Harmel from Realty Executives
Thinking of selling your home?! Buying or selling; it's a BIG decision. Today, we're joining Jeff Harmel from Realty Executives to chat buying and selling, tips to prepare as a buyer and an honest conversation on why hiring a Realtor can save you $1000s and decrease your home's time on market....
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Ep. 118 Shazhad Khoja from IBITS
If you've ever received a spam email or aren't exactly sure what phishing is, today's episode if for you! Fraudulent emails, scams, links and purchases are costing businesses billions of dollars every year with no sign of a downturn on the horizon. Everyday business owners are caught by links…
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Ep. 117 Kathy Sabo from QC Gifts
Kathy Sabo is the corporate girl gone rogue. After years in the corporate sector, travelling, recruiting and missing her family, Kathy decided it was time to turn in the frequent flyer points and try her hand at running her own business. The result of her passions is QC Gift, an on-demand gift...
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Ep. 116 Andrea Lo from the Toronto Dating Hub
Picture your perfect first date. Do you see a quaint little coffee shop? Maybe drinks & a movie? How about puppy yoga? Or jet skiing? Meet Andrea Lo and her not-so-conventional singles service. Andrea plans events through her business, the Toronto Dating Hub, for singles across the area. From how...
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Ep. 115 Karey Kapell from Next Level Business and Life Coaching
Online mastermind groups are pretty common but today we're talking to an entrepreneur who 'just knew' that people were exhausted from spending their time and lives online. So she brought the online tradition back to a real classroom where entrepreneurs could share their stories in a safe space…
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Ep. 114 Joel Sopp from Socially Acceptable Marketing
Joel Sopp is a self-proclaimed social media evangelist. He believes 100% in the power of social media. In today's episode, Joel & I will go toe-to-toe in the ultimate show down of Google vs Social Media. As a small business owner, where do you put your time & effort? Social media? Google? Social...
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Ep. 113 Annabel Townsend from the Penny University Bookstore
Book lover? Looking for your next page turner? Today's guest wrote her PhD thesis about ideas of quality in the coffee industry at the University of Sheffield, UK, and then emigrated to Saskatchewan with her young family. When she’s not making coffee, she writes, rides a tricycle and enjoys life…
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Ep. 112 Cathlyn Melvin, Tedx Coach and Copywriter
Cathlyn Melvin is a TEDx coach and copywriter whose insight has been featured via TEDx, Thrive Global, Fempreneur Online, The Writing Cooperative, and other outlets. With a degree in theatre performance and over a decade as an actor, director, writer, editor, and educator, Cathlyn draws on her...
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Ep. 111 Corey Liebrecht from Zippity Zip Courier
Corey Liebrecht is a pretty zippy guy. So much so that he named his business Zippity Zip Courier! At the tender age of 53, he's a first time business owner. Born and raised in Regina, he's lived his life in the community and knows alllll the shortcuts to get around. After 33 years of service to…
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Ep. 110 Quinn Nikulak of Kustom Kitties Canada
With Christmas around the corner, we're all looking for gift ideas, sustainable ways to give and unique presents for family & friends. Look no further! Quinn Nikulak is the owner and maker of a small woodworking business in Southey, SK that specializes in wooden toys and sustainable woodworking....
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Ep. 109 Tess Boehm of TotallyTess Tradeshows
We are getting Totally Tess'd today! TotallyTess is a community-oriented tradeshow company. They not only put on tradeshows around the province, they also manage the Regina Summer Market, Regina Dragon Boat Festival and lead several community fundraisers, like the online events to fill the three...
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Ep. 108 Shane Chapman from The Ultimate Deck Shop
Today's episode takes some crazy twists & turns as we talk everything from starting a business to building a team and buying a minivan. Shane Chapman is co-owner of The Ultimate Deck Shop in Regina & Saskatoon, a dad of four boys (say what?!) and a former corporate man turned planning whiz. If...
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Ep. 107 Dan Celis from Tommy's Speakeatery
Looking for a local pub with Saskatchewan flavours and a farm-to-table menu? Look no further than Tommy's Speakeatery! I can personally attest to their delicious menu, cold bevies and delightful staff. I just mayyyyy have spend a day or 12 on the patio at this local establishment. Tune in today…
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Ep. 106 Ann Corcoran - Dog Separation Anxiety Specialist
Continuing our series on our furry friends, 🐕 Ann Corcoran joins us today to talk about Dog Separation Anxiety. After over 2 years of having constant companionship, many of us are returning to the office, routine, activities and life. Our fur babies don't understand. 😟 They've had constant...
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Ep. 105 with Louise Yates and Jennifer Berg discussing animal welfare and training
Are you a pet parent and animal lover who believes you would never surrender a pet? Have you heard the stories in the news about animal shelters and rescues being overwhelmed as pets are surrendered? Do you find yourself automatically blaming COVID? Assuming that these pets were surrendered…
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Ep. 104 Jule Gilchrist from Cuppa'T Teas
Is it just me, or do you think about drinking tea when you have a sore throat? What about when you can feel a cold coming on? Tea is that warm, soothing drink that seems to help cure all that ails you. And our guest today is an expert on tea. Specialty teas. Jule Gilchrist LOVES tea! So much so,...
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Ep. 103 Annika Mang of TrailCollectiv
Today's guest is passionate about encouraging families to connect outdoors and has gained over 40,000 social media followers within the outdoor family travel space on her platform Born to be Adventurous. In June 2020, she self-published her first hiking guide "Hikes for Families: A Guide to the...
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Ep. 102 Ronley Arnold from OSI-CAN
PTSD, or post traumatic stress disorder impacts almost 10% of Canadians during their lifetime. Our guest today is not a statistic; Ronley Arnold was impacted by PTSD in the workplace. Join us to hear his story of recovery, the surprising places he found support and the disappointing trends that...
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Ep. 101 Susan Robertson of Susan Robertson Pottery
Today's guest has always been a little on the "artsy" side. Even in her youth, she was involved in art, dance and theater. It wasn't until she moved to Outlook, Saskatchewan in 1983 that she found her passion. Playing in the mud! OK, not quite but playing with clay! As she will tell you, she...
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Ep. 100 Victor Roman of the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation
You know all those "pretty pictures" and amazing designs you see on billboards, websites and in magazines? You can bet our guest today was instrumental behind more than a few of them. Victor Roman is the creative juice behind many of Saskatchewan's most infamous creative campaigns. Tune in to…
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Ep. 99 Faith Alyssa Peter of Stressed Out Mamas Subscription Box [Discount Code!]
Moms come in all shapes, sizes and colours but what binds us together is our love for our kids and our commitment to doing everything we can for them. 👩🤰👩🚀 How about doing something for yourself, that will fill up your cup, to give MORE to your kids, family, spouse and/or partner? 💖 Enter…
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Ep. 96 Meg Casebolt from Love at First Search
Meg Casebolt is the founder of Love At First Search, an agency singularly devoted to helping online businesses get found in search results (like Google, YouTube & iTunes) & turn those new readers into leads, subscribers and sales. Meg’s clients are entrepreneurs who are too busy changing the…
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Ep. 98 Leah Mazur from Loop Digital
Curious to know if Facebook & Instagram Ads are still working? Or what targeting strategies a local business can use to attract more ready-to-buy customers? Today's episode answers that and more! Leah Mazur has been working in digital marketing for 11 years, 6 of which were solely focused on paid...
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Ep. 97 Carmen Johanson and Kimberley Baldwin from PayTrail
Today's guests are solving a $121 million dollar problem. A problem we all have and contribute to. Each year the amount of paper receipts used in Canada are the equivalent of 130 000 trees. That's enough to wrap around the earth 100x just with receipts from Canada in that year. Can you imagine…
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Ep.94 Wilson Acton, serial entrepreneur and 4 x tech founder
On today's episode we are joined by Wilson Acton. Wilson is a builder. A people builder. An organization builder and a community builder. In addition to being a serial entrepreneur and 4x tech start-up founder, Wilson has an extensive background in mergers & acquisitions, capital markets, venture...
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Ep. 95 Karen Kobussen from CanBall Games, Alexandria Professional Canadian Prairies and Sugar Spa YXE
Our guest today was born an entrepreneur. But didn't realize it until she was 45 years old when she took the leap and bought a failing business in an industry she knew nothing about and turned it around into a profitable venture with her daughter as her partner. Since that time, Karen Kobussen…
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Ep. 93 Carla Browne of Real Property Management
Today's guest is the first mogul to join the show; a real estate mogul! Carla Browne is the President of Real Property Management Canada, a Canadian company providing rental, building & tenant management and marketing services. This lady knows the ins and outs of real estate, investment…
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Ep. 92 Donna Ziegler | South Saskatchewan Community Foundation
Donna leads the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation team as its Executive Director. She understands the importance of stewarding relationships between donors and charities and the importance of philanthropy in building community. Donna holds a Master of Communications from Royal Roads...
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Ep. 91 Scott Love from Store to Door Canada
Scott Love is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for local and a knack for business. He started his first business when he was 18 and spent the next number of years in the franchise & food space. His franchises included well known names like Subway, Panago Pizza and Starbucks. No task is too...
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Ep. 90 Mark Heise, President of Rebellion Brewing
Tune in to learn more about Mark Heise, President of Rebellion Brewing, a local craft brewer in western Canada. Rebellion Brewing's tagline, "Be a rebel; drink great beer" says everything you need to know about the brewery and their product. It's just damn good beer from seasonal hops to...
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Ep. 89 Brendan McGuire of Affinity Credit Union
Have you ever wondered how to select a financial institution for business banking? Or what factors are most important to consider? Coming up on the next 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 of the 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 we'll be chatting with Brendan McGuire from Affinity Credit...
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Ep. 88 Tyler Clark of Prairie Benefits Solutions
Coming up on today's LIVE episode of the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs we're talking all things employee benefits. Ever wonder about the advantages of providing a benefit plan to your employees are? How important is it to provide a benefits plan as a small business and how much will it cost? The...
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Ep. 87 Craig Reed of Virtus Group
It's time for Ep. 87 of the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs with special guest Craig Reed from Virtus Group! 🎙️ Craig is a partner with Virtus Group and provides accounting, tax, and business advisory services for his many entrepreneurial clients across a variety of industries. We'll be answering…
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Ep 86 Daria Malin of Boost Strategic Coaching
Have you ever wondered HOW to create a recognizable brand in a sea of noise? And, more importantly, HOW do you build & maintain your brand. Brand is so much more than a few colours and a logo. How does a local business, on a shoestring budget, build a local brand that is relatable and engaging?…
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Ep. 85 Bill Thorn from the Regina Humane Society
Ever thought about adopting a pet? 🐶🐱 Maybe you've had to make the difficult decision to surrender your beloved four legged friend. Whatever the case, our guest today can help answer our toughest feline and canine questions. We're talking to Bill Thorn, Director of Marketing and Public…
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Ep. 84 John Vuong of Local SEO Search Inc.
Tune in to learn the in's and out's and do's and don'ts of SEO for local businesses! Interested in learning more about SEO? Check out https://getfound.live. Need a hand with local SEO? https://abovethefold.live and https://www.localseosearch.ca/ are your go-to experts! Connect with John at Local...
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Ep. 83 Linda Boryski of Saskatoon PhysioYoga
Tune in to meet Linda Boryski from Saskatoon PhysioYoga! Saskatoon PhysioYoga is the ONLY fully integrated physiotherapy and medical yoga therapy studio. (Am I the only one who had no idea medical yoga was a thing??) Listen in as this lady learns me up on what medical yoga is and how her clinic…
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Ep. 82 Tracey Poffenroth Prato of RAD Talk with Tracey
On today's LIVE episode of the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs we have Tracey Poffenroth Prato from RAD Talk with Tracey. RAD Talk with Tracey is about creating a better life for every parent raising a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Tracey's mission is to provide RAD parents a place…
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Ep. 81 Janet Kotylak, 2021 YWCA Woman of Distinction Community Action Award
Today's guest exemplifies community action and volunteerism. Janet Kotylak is the winner of the 2021 YWCA Women of Distinction Community Action Award. Since 1997, she's been a School Board Trustee, listening to the voices of parents around her division. A partner on a family farm, mother,...
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Ep. 80 Your Ultimate Guide to Local SEO
Welcome to Your Ultimate Guide to Get Found with Local SEO, a special episode of the Secret Life of Entrepreneurs and a #GrowLocal episode. Tune in to meet our customers, Skittles and Eva, who teach us about their journey to purchase - from search to shopping. Skittles, a discerning Boston…
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Ep. 79 Jennifer Fox of Auto Electric Service
Even though she remembers Family Christmas Parties in the training room today’s guest Jennifer Fox never expected she would one day work at and be a shareholder of Auto Electric Service. Jennifer Fox is the Corporate Development & Marketing Manager for Saskatchewan owned and operated Auto…
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Ep. 78 Susan Robertson & Janet Akre of the River and Rail ArtVenture
The River & Rail ArtVenture is a self-guided driving tour where you can explore a fascinating corner of Saskatchewan while visiting many of the creative artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs who call this region home. This is a unique opportunity to explore and engage with fascinating folks…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Secret Life podcast ~ a tell-all, share-the-goods show.The Secret Life chronicles the success and secrets of local businesses, organizations and community leaders. Join Barb McGrath #GoogleGirl, and her guests, to hear their story of what makes them tick, what drives them to succeed and their role in growing a thriving business community.Remember, you worked hard for your success! Don't keep it a secret!
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Barb McGrath, #GoogleGirl
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Welcome to the Secret Life podcast ~ a tell-all, share-the-goods show.The Secret Life chronicles the success and secrets of local businesses, organizations and community leaders. Join Barb McGrath #GoogleGirl, and her guests, to hear their story of what makes them tick, what drives them to succeed...
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