What if you could unlock the secrets of business success through the fascinating world of toys, sustainability, and adventure? Dive into today’s podcast to discover how these unexpected elements are woven into the fabric of personal and professional triumph.

In a world where toys, sustainability, and adventure meet the path to personal and business success, Start with a Win welcomes Brad Pedersen, an award-winning entrepreneur and thought leader. Join Adam and Brad as they dive into the intriguing stories of timeless toys like GI Joe, Monopoly, and Jenga, unveiling valuable life lessons hidden within them. Discover how Brad's journey from the toy industry to sustainable tech and personal growth can inspire you to embrace curiosity, unleash your creativity, and build your own path to success. Get ready for a rollercoaster of insights that will leave you motivated and inspired to roll out of bed every day, not just roll over. Tune in and learn how to unlock your potential and become the best version of yourself, courtesy of Brad Pedersen's life lessons and Adam Contos' wisdom. It's a journey you won't want to miss today on Start With a Win!

Brad Pedersen is an award-winning entrepreneur, angel investor, thought leader, and sought-after business coach. In 2008, he founded and scaled Canada’s top toy company, Tech 4 Kids, and subsequently co-Founded Pela, the $100m sustainable phone case startup that created an entirely new category. In 2021, Brad and the team at Pela successfully launched a record-breaking $9.8M crowd-sourced campaign for the Lomi, the world’s first smart waste kitchen composter.

Brad has a passion for faith, fitness, adventure, and outdoor pursuits and lives in the mountains of British Columbia with his amazing wife, where they are building a beautiful life!

03:06 These drive me to be my best

06:06 In life going to pay one of two prices

09:28 Green & Growing or Ripe & Rottening

10:16 Success - destination or journey?

13:50 Did you get old cause you stopped!

16:23 Lessons from toys

17:10 Eight areas to invest your time – the Fs

19:31 Meaning of: Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast

22:27 Four P’s & Four C’s

27:00 As Brad says, his shirt says it all!

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