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One of the most difficult parts of being a leader is knowing when to let go. Delegating tasks, trusting others to do their jobs, and relinquishing control can be scary. Chris knows this firsthand—he shares that before he started using EOS products, he was unable to delegate effectively because he hadn’t put his team in a position where they could be successful. Tune in to learn how he transformed his leadership approach — and how he can help you do the same.

Truly caring for your community isn’t an annual event, it’s done in the small, daily actions. At Calgary Co-op, that means viewing every decision through a community lens. This focus has allowed the business to flourish and grow new avenues of value for its owner members, such as home healthcare, mental health and drug rehab through its acquisition of Beacon Pharmacy, and recreational business through alcohol and cannabis sales. Balancing this community-first focus with financial sustainability is at the core of Ken’s work. This episode should inspire you to examine your company’s own ESG practices and key strategic promises to ensure longevity and customer satisfaction.

The decision to change careers can be daunting, but Chef Melissa Lamothe makes it look easy! After 18 months as an entrepreneur, she’s learned a lot by launching a meal delivery service in the midst of a pandemic. She credits her mentors and “say yes” attitude to her growth and success in an unfamiliar industry. This episode will help you consider how to hone in on your plan and make it a reality – whether you’re contemplating a career change, new skill, or entrepreneurship.Special offer! Use coupon code TYLER5 to receive 5% off your next order with The Gilded Spoon.

Ted realized that there was a gap in the market for non-alcoholic beverages: while there were plenty of options for people who wanted to cut back on their alcohol intake, there weren’t any products that would allow people to feel like they were fitting in at social gatherings without imbibing. Partake is a great example of identifying and following your brand’s north star: by targeting a specific audience and creating products tailored to their needs, they were able to achieve success both financially and in terms of customer satisfaction.You’ll learn more about this interesting vertical and plenty of insights around raising funds in both Canada and the US, including how Partake went from bootstrapped to receiving tens of millions from investors. 

Everyone fails at some point in their life, and entrepreneurs are no exception. However, what sets successful entrepreneurs apart from the rest is their ability to learn from these failures and move forward without letting them hold them back. What’s more, by learning about the mistakes others have made, you can potentially avoid making them yourself. FuckUp Nights Calgary creates the space for entrepreneurs to collide, network, and find ways to support one another — a success in and of itself! 

As an entrepreneur herself, Julie understands the unique challenges faced by her clients. Through a combination of financial planning and wealth management, she helps them navigate the balance between enjoying the present and preparing for the future. In this episode, Julie discusses her own experiences as a female leader in a male-dominated industry and provides insights into the challenges faced by all entrepreneurs.

The key to success in business is thinking big picture and planning for the future. Successful companies can identify opportunities and take action before their competitors. Furthermore, leadership initiative and championship are crucial to undertaking operational overhauls and revenue strategies that will reduce friction and errors. In B2B, with such complex and long sales cycles, identifying and plugging funnel leaks is no longer optional. Discover what revenue operations is all about and how it can turn your company into a powerhouse.

Success might be a recipe, but everyone has their own secret ingredient. For Connor and his team, developing strong, trusting relationships with their suppliers was a big factor. By involving them in the work, and demonstrating the impact they wanted to make, suppliers were willing to take risks alongside them. He also shares how leveraging the shifting regulations opened doors to firms in Calgary they may not have otherwise been able to reach. No matter what your idea is, this episode will inspire you to get building!

For businesses to succeed and thrive, they need top talent. Our education system is supposed to provide the skills needed for the next generation to be successful, but according to Steve, that system isn’t working quite as it should. He explains how Classroom Champions was born and how it helps improve social and emotional learning — giving educators, principals, school boards, and parents the tools they need to solve complex classroom problems and develop better people for the future.

Heiko and the entire Alethea Medical team believe in equitable healthcare for all. They’re accomplishing this through purpose-built technology to make physicians’ lives easier and provide them greater support and faster access to specialists, which allows them to deliver faster and better healthcare to their patients. After successfully delivering and testing their minimum viable product, the team turned its focus to raising capital. Heiko shares the challenges he faced when pitching, the change in accessible capital and what is affecting the interest levels of VC funds and their growth plans.