by hostmmiller | Apr 5, 2021 | Canada, Fitness & Nutrition, Manitoba, Product, Season 3
Meet Glenda and Rory Hart, Co-Founders of the Canadian Birch Company. They create products from organic birch sap and craft the world’s finest pure birch syrup.
In this episode, Host Margaux Miller taps into the ins and outs of the birch syrup industry, inquiring into dealing with food products and getting into retailers, and garners advice for working with programs like the Scotiabank Women Initiative.
If you are starting a food based business and you want to skip some hurdles of learning the hard way – then be sure to catch this episode!
If you prefer video format, watch now on YouTube or take us with you as you go by Subscribing Now wherever you get your podcasts.
by hostmmiller | Mar 22, 2021 | Fitness & Nutrition, Manitoba, Season 3
Meet Anthony Halyckyj, the Founder of 204 Meal Prep – a subscription box meal kit company that delivers convenient meal options direct to your door. In our conversation, Anthony shares with us the hurdles of the subscription business model, the experience of purchasing his main competitor, and even some tips for eating healthy.
If you’ve ever wanted to know the ins and outs of a subscription box meal prep company – then this episode is for you!
Watch on YouTube or take us with you as you go by Subscribing Now wherever you get your podcasts.
by hostmmiller | Mar 8, 2021 | Canada, Fitness & Nutrition, Manitoba, Product, Season 3, Service
Meet Michelle and Caroline, two business leaders from either side of the entrepreneurship coin. From the start-up side, Michelle Leona is the Owner and Head Brewer of Wolseley Kombucha – a women-owned and operated business kombucha brewery. From the support side, Caroline Ksiazek, the Regional Lead in the heart of Canada for Futurpreneur – Canada’s only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18 to 39.
Our guests provide great tips on how to leverage the power of your network and use mentorship to get ahead, as well as tips for securing grants and funding for your Canadian business.
If you prefer video format, watch now on YouTube or take us with you as you go by Subscribing Now wherever you get your podcasts.
by hostmmiller | Feb 22, 2021 | Enabler, Manitoba, Season 3, Technology
Meet Marshall Ring, Founder and CEO of the Manitoba Technology Accelerator – an organization that helps to commercialize disruptive technologies into businesses ready to scale nationally and internationally. Our host picks Marshall’s brain on what it’s like to grow a start-up ecosystem, some exciting success stories from the Canadian prairies, and some really important insight advice for anyone looking to participate in an accelerator.
If you’re curious about what it takes to start your own start-up hub or if you are looking to join one – then don’t miss this episode!
If you prefer video format, watch now on YouTube or take us with you as you go by Subscribing Now wherever you get your podcasts.
by hostmmiller | Feb 8, 2021 | Arts and Culture, Canada, Manitoba, Season 3
Featuring Darcy Ataman, the founder and CEO of Make Music Matter – an organization using a unique form of music therapy to help survivors of conflict and trauma.
Darcy shares about his background as a music producer, what it’s like to start an international charity from the heart of Canada, and how his innovative program created and scaled in partnership with Nobel Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege now operates in 8 countries around the world.
If you want to learn about starting an international charity, or the possibilities of using music for healing, then don’t miss this episode.
For full show notes visit www.StartPodcast.ca and Subscribe Now wherever you get your podcasts.
Note: this episode contains stories about conflict and post-conflict zones and topics may be sensitive for some listeners.
by hostmmiller | Jan 25, 2021 | Canada, Manitoba, Season 3, Technology
Kicking off season 3, we speak to Catherine Metrycki, Founder of Callia Flowers. We cover how she launched and grew her tech business which has reimagined the way we send flowers.
We discuss her deal on Dragons Den with Manjit Minhas, which has since provided the support necessary for Callia to be able to open all across Eastern Canada (to be now in 55 cities). And Catherine shares with us some of her experiences in improving customer service and mental health as a leader.
If you’ve ever wondered how to scale a business, or whether Dragons Den is worth it – than this episode is for you! For full show notes and resources directly from our guests, visit www.StartPodcast.ca and Subscribe Now to never miss an episode.
by startpodcast | Sep 28, 2020 | Manitoba, Season 2, Technology
Watch Episode 26 of Start Podcast featuring Denis Devigne and Kyle Sierens, the founders of VidDay – a web app business that creates personalized video montages as gifts.
by startpodcast | Sep 14, 2020 | Manitoba, Season 2, Technology
Episode 25 of Start Canada Podcast features Matt Schaubroeck and Amanda San Filippo, Co-Founders of ioAirFlow – a software company focused on ‘green’ commercial buildings.
They discuss the experience of changing co-founders, finding personal balance in start-up life, and the entrepreneurial impacts of Covid-19.
For full show notes and resources directly from our guests, visit www.StartPodcast.ca, and Subscribe Now wherever you’re listening to never miss an episode.
by startpodcast | Aug 31, 2020 | Manitoba, Season 2, Technology
Episode 24 of Start Podcast features Kailey Lefko and Josianne Barnabé, Co-Founders of Educalme Inc. – creators of a series of tools to help teachers bring mindfulness and social-emotional learning into their classrooms through a bilingual online program called Educalme Classroom.
by startpodcast | Aug 17, 2020 | Manitoba, Season 2, Technology
Episode 23 of Start Podcast features the founders of Flipside XR – a real-time animation and XR broadcast company almost purchased by one of the Big 5.
by startpodcast | Aug 3, 2020 | Manitoba, Season 2, Transportation
Episode 22 of Start Podcast features Mitchel Matthews, the founder of Adrenaline Offroad – a mods and accessories start-up for truck enthusiasts.
by startpodcast | Jul 20, 2020 | Manitoba, Season 2, Technology
Episode 21 of Start Podcast features Duncan Jessiman and Polly Craik, the founders of Vexxit – an online marketplace for professional services.
by startpodcast | Jun 22, 2020 | Manitoba, Season 2, Technology
Episode 19 of Start Podcast features Scott Russell, the founder of SolarSkyrise – a data analytics company that provides architects, engineers, and real estate owners with data to generate new revenue streams from unused vertical real estate on buildings.
by startpodcast | Jun 8, 2020 | Manitoba, Season 2, Technology
Episode 18 of Start Podcast features Obby Khan, the founder of online marketplace GoodLocal.ca, and restaurants Shawarma Khan and Green Carrot Juice Co.
by startpodcast | May 25, 2020 | Arts and Culture, Manitoba, Season 2, Technology
Episode 17 of Start Podcast features Mitch Bowler, the founder of Evolve Artist – a business that takes a unique and modern (and virtual) approach to advanced Art Education.
by startpodcast | May 10, 2020 | Manitoba, Season 2, Technology
Episode 16 of Start Podcast features Matt Johnson, the founder of M3 Aerial – a prairie start-up providing specialized aerial imaging services and certified training for advanced drone pilots across North, Central and South America.
by startpodcast | Apr 27, 2020 | Fitness & Nutrition, Manitoba, Season 2
Episode 15 of Start Podcast features Carson Shields, founder of Wingman Player Consulting – a Winnipeg-based hockey advisory service and player agency.
by startpodcast | Apr 13, 2020 | Manitoba, Season 2, Technology
On episode 14 of Start Podcast, host Margaux Miller interviews the founder of Bit Space Development Ltd – an interactive digital media studio focused on developing high quality Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality experiences.
by startpodcast | Oct 21, 2019 | Manitoba, Season 1, Technology, Transportation
On episode 13 of Start Podcast, host Margaux Miller interviews Garreth Rempel of Winnipeg-based tech start-up Trainfo; a data driven company that helps reduce accidents and traffic delays at rail crossings.
by startpodcast | Sep 23, 2019 | Manitoba, Season 1, Technology
On episode 12 of Start Podcast, host Margaux Miller interviews Noah Palansky and Jordan Davis, co-founders of Taiv, about their advertising tech company that turns commercial breaks into marketing opportunities through their hardware and software ad replacement solution.
by startpodcast | Sep 12, 2019 | Health & Beauty, Manitoba, Season 1, Uncategorized
On episode 11 of Start Podcast, host Margaux Miller interviews Elizabeth Crawford, Founder of Swish Productions, Swish Model Management, and new co-working space Swish Co-Create. Liz speaks about the organic journey from International Modelling to CEO of multiple companies spurred by passion.
by startpodcast | Aug 20, 2019 | Fitness & Nutrition, Manitoba, Product, Season 1
On episode 10 of Start Podcast, host Margaux Miller interviews Steven Pham and Matt Olson, Founders of Askja, an innovative protective technology company focused on skate armor for hockey players.
by startpodcast | Aug 5, 2019 | Canada, Manitoba, Season 1, Technology
On episode 9 of Start Podcast, host Margaux Miller interviews Jason Myers, founder of Bold Commerce, about his business building the leading Shopify applications and plugins, and how it all started in a basement with his 3 co-founders.
by startpodcast | Jul 22, 2019 | Liquor & Gaming, Manitoba, Season 1
On episode 8 of Start Podcast, host Margaux Miller interviews Nicholas Tenszen, Co-Founder of Funding Change, about starting a charitable online gaming business in Canada. They discuss the hurdles of regulations, his focus on not for profits, and his take on tech and starting out.
by startpodcast | Jul 8, 2019 | Manitoba, Season 1, Service
On episode 7 of Start Podcast, host Margaux Miller interviews Kerri Twigg, Founder of Career Stories, about combining arts and business, playing the long game, and using LinkedIn for marketing. They discuss Kerri’s contributions to a best-selling book, and her work to become a LinkedIn Top Voice.
by startpodcast | Jun 10, 2019 | Liquor & Gaming, Manitoba, Season 1
Episode 5 of Start Podcast features John Heim, president and co-owner of Torque Brewing Co., and president of Manitoba Brewers Association.
They discuss the growing market share for craft beer, provincial legislation, access to funding, community co-operation, and the importance of branding. John expresses his excitement to grow the local microbrewery industry through his input with the Manitoba Brewers Association.
For full show notes and resources directly from our guests, visit www.StartPodcast.ca, and Subscribe Now wherever you’re listening to never miss an episode.
by startpodcast | May 27, 2019 | Fitness & Nutrition, Manitoba, Season 1
Episode 4 of Start Podcast, the Millers speak with Brooke Van Ryssel, owner of My Body Fitness + Nutrition, about her business and her work as part of the body positivity movement.
by startpodcast | May 13, 2019 | Manitoba, Season 1, Service
In this episode of START podcast, the Miller siblings speak with John Sparrow, founder of Go Oil Canada, about his rapid success and ability to franchise across Canada in less than 14 months. John shares about the benefits of cultivating a community, the importance of...
by startpodcast | Apr 29, 2019 | Health & Beauty, Manitoba, Season 1
In this episode of the Start Podcast, hosts Margaux and Matthew Miller speak with married couple and business partners Giovanna Minenna and Scott Russell. This episode covers their growth and diversification in the beauty market, specifically in everything to do with...
by startpodcast | Mar 28, 2019 | Fitness & Nutrition, Manitoba, Season 1
In this Pilot Episode of the START podcast, the Millers speak with Alex Drysdale, founder of Crik Nutrition, about what it’s like to create a new health-industry consumable product – an insect-based protein powder. They discuss the power of researching your industry,...
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