In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris talks to Austin Trudeau one of our amazing alumni who believes that our program changed his life and made it possible to become who he is today. Austin is a franchise owner at Rydel Franchise Group and he is very passionate about business development, systemization, and leadership.  You will find out a little bit about Austin’s background and how Student Works changed his life on a personal and professional level. Austin will talk about why getting short-tempered or upset with yourself holds no value. He will discuss the impact of the Covid recession on his business at Student Works and how he managed to overcome the challenges he had to face.  He will also share more details about his role as a business coach and will talk about the difference between attachment and commitment. You will find out more details about Austin’s experience as a franchise partner at Rydel Franchise Group, the importance of having a front-stage operations team to run your business, how franchises are an investment in accomplishing bigger and better things and so much more. Listen now and enjoy another insightful conversation with one of our amazing young leaders! What You Will Learn In This Show: A little bit about Austin’s background and how Student Works changed his life The impact of the Covid recession on Austin’s business at Student Works Why coaching your own business is a choice The difference between attachment vs. commitment About Austin’s experience as a franchise partner at Rydel Franchise Group How franchises are an investment in accomplishing bigger and better things And so much more...   Resources: Student Works 117 | Austin Trudeau | How I Beat My Yearly Goal of $300,000 as a Student Painter Austin’s LinkedIn

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris talks to Cade Savoy from Frederington, one of our amazing operators and rookie of the year who completed  $340,000 with the business. Cade started as a painter in his first year and became a production manager, sales manager and Operations Manager in his second year. As a result of his experience, he managed to build a profitable business from the first year as an operator. You will find out a little bit about Cade’s background, how he heard about Student Works Management Program and what made him decide to join us. Cade will talk about the important lessons he learned along the way and about the great impact Student Works had on his self-confidence and self-esteem. You will find out more about Cade's experience as a production manager in Dustin’s business, as well as his experience as a business owner in our program and the secrets to his success. Cade will also talk about some of the setbacks and challenges he had to face during the program and how he managed to overcome them, and much more. Listen now and enjoy another insightful conversation with one of our exceptional young leaders!   What You Will Learn In This Show: When was the first time Cade heard about Student Works and what made him decide to join The impact Student Works had on Cade's self-confidence and self-esteem About Cade’s experience as a production manager in Dustin’s business Some of the setbacks and challenges Cade had to face during the program and how did he overcome them About Cade’s experience as a business owner in our program and the secrets to his success The importance of having a great culture in building a strong team And so much more...   Resources: Student Works

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris talks to Luke Den Tandt, one of our alumni who works as a Strategic Account Manager at Stromcore, a cutting-edge lithium battery manufacturer based out of the GTA.  Luke was one of our top operators back in 2017, he sold and produced over $250,000 in house painting and staining projects and completed 40+ projects over the course of 2 summers. In his current position at Stromcore, Luke works with professionals in the Food and Beverage/Cold Storage industry to help increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of their material handling operations. You will find out more about who Luke was before joining Student Works and how our program changed his life, both professionally and personally. Luke is going to share his most important takeaways from the program and will also talk about some of the challenges he had to overcome and the lessons he took away from those experiences. Luke will talk about how he discovered the secret to becoming more productive and why it is important to work not only hard but also smart. You will find out how Luke got the job at Stromcore. He will talk about the hiring process and how his experience with Student Works helped him. You will learn how you can use LinkedIn as a sales tool, why it is important to know your client’s pain points and much more. Listen now and enjoy another insightful conversation with one of our exceptional young alumni!   What You Will Learn In This Show: Some of the challenges Luke had to overcome during the program and the lessons he took away from those experiences Hard work vs smart work: How Luke discovered the secret to becoming more productive How structure gives you freedom and why it is important to develop your organizational skills How Luke got the job at Stromcore: the hiring process and how his experience with Student Works helped him Some key habits that led Luke to success And so much more...   Resources: Student Works

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris talks to Alexandre Tashdjian, one of our amazing leaders who is now going into his fourth year in the program. Tash is running a really large and very successful operation in Montreal, he is also coaching some other operators and he is going to be one of our coaches who's going to jump the fence and move over to our window cleaning side of our business. You will find out a little bit about Tash’s background, how he found out about Student Works Management Program and what made him decide to join. Tash will talk about his first summer experience on the painting side of the business as well as about the challenges he had to overcome as a rookie during the pandemic, and the lessons he learned from that experience You will also learn more details about Tash’s second season in the program, his goals and his results. Tash will also share his experience with his first mini-coaching role and will talk about the challenges and the lessons he learned from it. You will find out when and why Tash created his Youtube channel,  what made him decide to move into the window cleaning side of the business, how our program changed his life both personally and professionally and much more. Listen now and enjoy another powerful conversation with one of our young leaders!     What You Will Learn In This Show: Tash’s first summer experience in working on the painting side of the business The challenges Tash had to overcome as a rookie during the pandemic and the lessons he learned from that experience Tash’s second season in the program: What were his goals and his results? The reason why Tash decided he wants to start coaching young entrepreneurs What made Tash decide to move into the window cleaning side of the business? How did our program change Tash’s life both personally and professionally? And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Tash’s LinkedIn Tash’s YouTube Channel

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris talks to Erin Josephy, co-founder and managing partner at Hermit Goods, a company that creates and sells special self-care products made of simple and clean ingredients that are meant to help people rest and recharge. Erin was a senior operator at Student Works between 2012 and 2015 where she won rookie of the year, sophomore of the year and all-time record in Western Canada. Erin believes that her experience with Student Works played an important role in her development as an entrepreneur and helped her become who she is today, both professionally and personally. You will find out who Erin Josephy was before joining the Student Works Management Program. Erin will talk about her experience in the program and some of the most valuable lessons she learned. You will also find out how she came up with the idea of creating Kismet Essentials which later became Hermit Goods. She will discuss the reasons why taking care of yourself is one of the most important things an entrepreneur can do, and much more. Listen now and enjoy another powerful conversation with one of our amazing alumni.   What You Will Learn In This Show: The most important lessons Erin learned from our program How Erin came up with the idea of creating Kismet Essentials that later became Hermit Goods The reasons why taking care of yourself is one of the most important things an entrepreneur can do Rebranding from Kismet Essentials to Hermit Goods Important key habits a leader should “steal” from Erin And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Hermitgoods.ca

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris talks to Jackson Butler, a remarkable young leader with a proven track record of integrity, earning relationships, and solving problems in business and coaching. He's been in our program for three years and has made tremendous progress. Every year he has been a top performer, but this year he is about to run a business worth over $300,000. You will find out who Jackson Butler was before joining the Student Works Management Program and how this experience changed him on a personal and professional level.  Jackson will share how a personal tragedy changed his life trajectory at a very young age. He will then talk about how he heard about our program and how he decided to join it, as well as some important details about his incredible progress during these three years. You will find out about some of the challenges Jackson had to overcome in his first year during the pandemic and the lessons he took from this experience. Jackson will also talk about his plan for the future, some of the key habits he learned in our program and so much more. Listen now and enjoy!   What You Will Learn In This Show: How Jackson heard about our program and how he decided to join it The incredible progress Jackson has made in our program The challenges Jackson had to overcome in his first year during the pandemic and the lessons he took from this experience  Some significant setbacks Jackson had in his life and how he managed to overcome them Some key habits Jackson learned in our program And so much more...   Resources: Student Works

In today's special episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris continues the series of interviews with some of our former operators' parents to reveal more about The Student Works Management Program and how things look from the inside.    The first guest is Barry Cornish,  the father of Brandon Cornish, one of our top operators who is now a Business Coach.   You will find out who Brandon was before joining the program and what were some of the jobs he had.   Barry will reveal why he was skeptical when he heard about his son joining the program and what made him change his opinion.   He will also talk about the challenges he saw his son overcoming during his first season and how The Student Works Management Program changed Brandon both professionally and personally.   The second guest is Andrea McMullen, owner of ADM Design and mother of Taylor Nicholls who is in his third year at Student Works.   You will find out what Taylor was doing the summer before Student Works.   Andrea will share what her initial reaction was when she found out about her son joining the program.   She will also talk about Taylor's experience with the business during the COVID pandemic and some of the challenges she saw him overcome during his seasons.   For these and much more, join Chris and his guests as they dive deep into the parent's perspectives of their children operating with the Student Works Management Program.  What You Will Learn In This Show: Why was Barry skeptical when he heard about the program and what made him change his opinion What challenges did Barry see his son overcoming during his first season? How has Student Works changed Brandon both professionally and personally? What Andrea has Taylor develop over time and what she believes the operators get out of our program Taylor's experience with the business during the COVID pandemic What challenges did Andreea see Taylor overcoming during his seasons? And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Admdesign.ca ADM Design Instagram: @admdesigninc

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris talks to Robert Pal, a former CEO of a global jewelry brand who is now an ADHD and Executive Coach helping individuals identify and capitalize on their strengths to reach their full potential. The areas of his professional training include mindfulness, positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused coaching. All of these are incorporated into Robert’s coaching work. As an Executive Coach, he helps business leaders and professionals achieve specific goals, whether they are improving leadership, reducing stress and burnout, scaling profitability, or enhancing personal and professional development. You will find out a little bit about Robert's entrepreneurial journey and how he achieved great success with his jewelry business You will also learn about the most challenging time in Rob’s entrepreneurial journey and how he became an ADHD and Executive Coach. Robert will share his strategy called The Three Wins, and talk about how it works and how it can change how our brain is wired.  He will also discuss his system and how he uses it in his coaching work. He will also reveal some of the structures he created to get the best out of ADHD and limit its drawbacks and will talk about the power of mindfulness and how he uses it in his coaching.   Listen now and enjoy!     What You Will Learn In This Show: What is The Three Wins Strategy and how does it work? What is the negativity bias and why are we wired to give more importance to what is wrong? What is neuroplasticity and how can we change our brain's wiring? What is “The System” and how does use it in his coaching work? How we can get rid of triggers and distractions? What is ADHD and some of the structures Robert created to get the best out of it and limit its drawback The power of mindfulness and how does Robert use it in his coaching And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Gazelles.com  The 3 Wins Strategy The System The System Worksheet   Books: The Great Game of Business, Expanded and Updated: The Only Sensible Way to Run a Company by Jack Stack

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris has John Cameron back on the show for a fascinating conversation about branding and how to create a successful personal brand. A senior leader at the Student Works Management Program, John is now transitioning from a full-time Business Coach position to head of our Marketing Department. He is very passionate about the idea of building a brand and he is going to share the reasons why he believes that personal branding is incredibly important for the future of any young leader. He will also talk about the biggest lessons he took from listening to Gary Vee speeches and podcasts and how his ideas influenced him and his career.  You will learn more about the importance of documenting our professional progress and how to do it. You will also discover some different ways to position yourself as an expert on social media. John will share the reasons why LinkedIn is the best platform for creating your personal brand and will also talk about the importance of being aware of what you are posting and what it means. Chris and John will also discuss how to get over the fear of looking bad and beat the imposter syndrome, will share one of the easiest ways to start posting content on LinkedIn , a three-step process on how to create great social media content and much more. Listen in and enjoy!   What You Will Learn In This Show:   The reasons why it is very important for a young leader to create a solid personal branding The biggest lessons John took from listening to Gary Vee speeches and podcast Different ways to position yourself as an expert on social media The reasons why LinkedIn is the best platform for creating your personal brand How to get over the fear of looking bad and beat the imposter syndrome A three-step process on how to create great LinkedIn content And so much more...   Resources: Student Works John’s Linkedin 164 | John Cameron | How My Student Works Stint Helped Me Evolve into a More Confident Individual Gary Vee’s podcast

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris interviews Kailynn Clark, one of our amazing alumni who had an incredible journey of relentless improvement after leaving our program. She was a Student Works operator between 2007 and 2010. After that, she worked in the recruitment office at UNB (University of New Brunswick), followed by ten years with multiple promotions at Salesforce leading her into Product Management.  But her journey to a successful career didn't end there. Recently she joined Google as a Product Management Lead for YouTube.  You will find out a little bit about Kailynn’s background and who she was before joining the Student Works Management Program. Kailynn will share with you some of the biggest lessons from the program that she still relies on today, as well as some important habits she formed during the program.  You will also learn a little bit about Kailynn's experience working for UNB after leaving the Student Works Management Program, her journey through multiple positions at Salesforce and how she decided to move on to her next career move at Google. She will also talk about the best way to manage a remote team whose time zones differ, the challenges she faces when it comes to finding a work-life balance, how to find your own leadership style and so much more… Listen in and enjoy another inspiring conversation with one of our successful alumni.   What You Will Learn In This Show: What are the biggest lessons from the program that Kailynn still relies on? Some important habits Kailynn formed during the program About Salesforce and Kailynn's multiple positions in the company The best way to manage a remote team whose time zones differ How Kailynn decided to move on with her career and how she got a job at Google  How to find your own leadership style And so much more...   Resources: Student Works

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris interviews Griffin Boyd, one of our successful operators who managed to break the Student Works all-time rookie record last year and plans to double his business size in 2022.   A great example of how to run a student business, Griffin has previously worked with us as a painter for one year and then as Production Manager with Adam Dennison’s business up in the Blue Mountain area.    You will find out who Griffin was before joining the Student Works Management Program, as well as more details about his experience as a painter and as a Production Manager on Adam Dennison’s team.   Griffin will share what made him decide to become an operator with Student Works and will reveal some of his secrets to breaking the all-time rookie record.   You will find out what are some of the most important qualities that separate top performers from the average ones.   Griffin will also talk about some of the key habits that led him to success, the advantage of living in the same house with other top performers, the most important qualities the leaders of tomorrow should have and so much more.   Listen in and enjoy another fascinating conversation with one of our top-performing operators! What You Will Learn In This Show: An overview of Griffin’s experience as a painter and as a Production Manager on Adam Dennison’s team What made Griffin decide to become an operator with Student Works? Griffin's secrets to breaking the all-time rookie record The most important qualities that separate top performers from the average ones The advantage of living in the same house with other top performers  And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Griffin's Linkedin

In today's special episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris continues the series of interviews with some of our operators' parents to offer a new perspective and give a glimpse inside The Student Works Management Program.  The first guest is Debbie Franzman, mother of Jessica Franzman, one of our top-performing operators You will find out what was Jessica doing the summer before Student Works. Debbie will share what was her initial reaction when she heard about her daughter joining the program. She will also talk about  Jessica’s experience in the program during the Covid pandemic, as well as about the biggest challenges she faced in her first year and how she managed to overcome them. You will also find out how Jessica managed to build true connections with her clients even during Covid and much more. After talking with Debbie Franzman, Chris interviews Bob and Sue Gartly parents of Karl, Rosemary and Barbara Gartly. They will talk about their amazing experiences of having all their children running the program. You will find out how the experience of three different brothers in the same program can be different yet still successful. Sue and Bob will share what were their initial reactions when they herald about the program and why they encouraged their kids to join.  They will also talk about the challenges the Gratleuy brothers faced during the program and how they overcame them, as well as about what the Gartley family gained from being involved in the Student Works Management Program. For these and much more, join Chris and his guests while they explore the perspective of parents when it comes to their children working with the Student Works Management Program.  What You Will Learn In This Show: What was Debbie’s initial reaction when she heard about her daughter joining the program  Debbie’s perspective on Jessica’s experience in the program during the Covid pandemic The biggest challenges Jessica faced in her first year and how she managed to overcome them Bob and Sue’s amazing experiences of having all their children running the program How the experience of three different brothers in the same program can be different yet still successful What the Gartley family gained from being involved in the Student Works Management Program And so much more...   Resources: Student Works 271 | Karl Gartly | A Believer in the Art of the Possible

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris interviews Joe Sauret, one of our alumni, an MBA Graduate with 11+ years of progressive business development experience.    Joe started a successful career after working with Student Works for four years. His background includes a mix of entrepreneurial and corporate activity with a track record of success in the area of enterprise sales, project management, account management, and advisory services.    You will learn who Joe was before Student Works and what made him join the program, as well as what he is still using from his four years of experience in the program.   He will also talk about his experience as an Account Manager at DELL, what worked well and what challenges he had to face.   He will share the reasons he decided to do an MBA at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University.   He will also talk about his experience as a Business Development Manager at Vision Critical.   You will learn what BERA is and more details about Joe’s experience working with them.   Joe will also talk about the power of brands and how you measure brands, his biggest failures and mistakes and the lessons he took from them, the qualities a leader of tomorrow should have and much more.   Listen now and enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: Joe’s experience as an Account Manager at DELL: what worked well and what challenges did he face? Joe's motivation for doing an MBA at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University Joe’s experience as a Business Development Manager at Vision Critical What is BERA and Joe’s experience working with them? The power of brands and how you measure brands. And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Joe’s LinkedIn Book: The Alchemist

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris continues his conversation with Luke Fenn and Devon Thomson, Business Coaches at The Student Works.   This time they will go into detail about what happens in April and May at Student Works Management Program in order to give the young leaders a deep understanding of the whole process.   You will find out why we have our quarterly meetings and what is their structure, as well as  how we train our coaches and our operators.   You will learn more details about our production prep meeting and how we prepare our interns to start their first job.   Luke and Devon will get into some details about our Google Drive System and how it makes our business more efficient.   They will talk about the rookie launches and how we get people up and running super fantastic businesses.   They will also share the way we hold our operators accountable, how to work under the philosophy of “Work hard, play hard, have fun!”, some details about the upcoming events of the summer and much more.   Join Chris and his guests as they take an in-depth look at the Student Works Management Program, the systems and the culture that makes our leaders so effective. What You Will Learn In This Show: Why do we have our quarterly meetings and what is their structure? How we train our coaches and our operators  The production prep meeting: How we prepare our interns to start their first job How our Google Drive System makes our business more efficient Details about the upcoming events of the summer And so much more...   Resources: Student Works

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris interviews Greg Cumiskey, one of our alumni who is today a highly successful and passionate entrepreneur with an extensive experience in buying and selling businesses, integrating acquisitions, executing successful roll-ups, and executive management of both private and publicly traded firms.    You will find out who Greg Cumiskey was before he got involved in our program and what were the biggest lessons he took from his experience with Student Works.   He will share more details about his career path after he left our program.   He will talk about how he started Simmba Systems and what the company was doing as well as about his experience as an Executive Chairman at ExamWorks. He will also share more details about his involvement with Idealab.    You will find out what is the difference between managing a small to medium-sized business and running a larger one.   You will learn about Greg’s biggest failures and mistakes and the lessons he learned from them, as well as what are some of the key habits a leader should have.   Join Chris and Greg for another fascinating discussion about some of the key secrets to a successful business career.   What You Will Learn In This Show: Who was Greg Cumiskey before he got involved in our program Greg’s biggest lessons and takeaways from the program Greg’s career path after he left Student Works Managing a small to medium-sized business versus running a larger one Failures and mistakes in Greg’s career and the lessons he took from them Some key habits a leader should have And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Greg’s Linkedin STEVE JOBS: Stanford Speech

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris interviews Mitchell Lowry, an amazing young leader who worked with Student Works back in 2014-2015.    He graduated from McMaster University in 2018 and today he works as a Business Development Manager at RBC Global Asset Management.   You will find out a little bit about Mitchell's background before he joined the Student Works Management Program and then he will talk about his experience in the program and his biggest takeaways.   Mitchell will also share details about his career path after he left Student Works.    So, you will find out about his experience as a Group Production Leader and as a Financial Analyst at General Motors, as well as about his experience as a Business Development Manager at RBC Global Asset Management.   He will also reveal his biggest mistakes and failures and the lessons he learned from them and will talk about the key secrets to a great career and a happy life.   You will find out the reasons why being too hard on yourself will not get you to success.   Mitchell will also talk about some essential habits that he learned to build at Student Works and much more.   Join Chris and Mitchell as they discuss the key secrets to achieving success and adding real value to the world. What You Will Learn In This Show: Mitchell's background before he joined the Student Works Management Program Mitchell's experience with Student Works and his biggest takeaways Mitchell's experience as a Business Development Manager at RBC Global Asset Management Mitchell's  biggest mistakes and failures and the lessons he learned from them The reasons why being too hard on yourself will not get you to success The key secrets to a great career and a happy life Key habits that Mitchell learned to build at Student Works And so much more...   Resources: studentworks.com Mitchell Lowry’s Linkedin Book: Fierce Conversations

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris interviews Zachary Jennings, an amazing young leader and one of our top operators who first joined Student Works as a key staff member on Mack Mercier’s team and then started his own successful house painting business inside the program.    You will find out how Zach was before the program and what made him join Student Works.   Zach will share more details about his experience of working in Mack Mercier’s team and how they managed to double the business two years in a row.   He will reveal some effective methods he uses to train his staff members so that he can have an amazing team.   You will find out what made Zach want to start his own painting business at Student Works and what were some of the challenges he had to overcome in his first year.   Zach will also reveal his main goal for this year and how he plans to achieve it and much more.    Join Chris and Zachary for another inspiring conversation with one of our top operators! What You Will Learn In This Show: How did Zach and Mack double their business two years in a row? How to train your staff members so that you can have an amazing team About specialization and splitting responsibilities The challenges Zach had to overcome with his own painting business How does Zach plan to achieve his main goal this year? And so much more...   Resources: Student Works

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris interviews Patrick Yoo, Owner and CEO at Young Brothers, a successful multigenerational business selling fresh, hand-selected fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat products, and a variety of other grocery products in Outremont, Montreal.   He worked with Student Works back in 2008-2009 and he had a number of sales experiences at some important companies before deciding to join the family business.   Patrick will talk about who he was before joining our program and the most important lessons he took from it.   You will find out what Patrick did after Student Works and some details about his experiences with companies like Xerox and AIESEC.   He will share what made him decide to finally join the family business and what he does at  Young Brothers.   Patrick will reveal his biggest failures and mistakes he did along the way and the lessons he took from them.   He will also talk about the difference between leadership and management, some key habits a leader should have, the most important thing that makes you capable of bringing value to others and much more.   Join Chris and Patrick for another inspiring conversation with one of our alumni!  What You Will Learn In This Show: Patrick's background and the lessons he took away from the Student Works Management Program Patrick’s experience as a Senior Account Manager at Xerox and as Chairman of the Board of Advisors at AIESEC dd How Patrick decided to finally join the family business and what he does at Young Brothers · How to get comfortable being uncomfortable The difference between consistency and routine The most important thing that makes you capable of bringing value to others And so much more...   Resources: Student Works

In today's special episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris interviews two of our former operators' parents to give a glimpse inside The Student Works Management Program.    The first guest is Bob Milling, Owner and Founder of Wakefield Mill Hôtel & Spa and the father of Gabriel and Luke, both of them past top-performing operators at Student Works.   Bob will talk about what Luke and Gabe Milling were doing the summer before they joined the program.   He will reveal what his thoughts were about Student Works when his sons started and the challenges they had to overcome during the program.   You will also find out what was different in Luke’s and Gabe's experiences with the program and more.   The second guest is Richard Carroll, an alumnus of the program himself, a successful entrepreneur, and also the father of Quinton Carroll who is now in his second year with Student Works.   Richard will talk about what Quinton was doing the summer before they joined the program and what made him join Student Works.   He will also share some insight about Quinton’s evolution inside the program and his biggest takeaways.   You will find out what were some of the challenges Richard saw his son overcoming during his first season.   Richard will also share the reasons why the Student Works systems were beneficial for Quinton and much more.   Join Chris and his guests to find out what is a parent's perspective of their children operating with the Student Works Management Program.  What You Will Learn In This Show: What were Luke and Gabe Milling doing the summer before they joined the program? What were Bob’s thoughts and concerns about the program when his sons started it? The challenges Bob’s sons had to overcome during the program What was different in Luke’s and Gabe's experiences with the program What was Quinton doing the summer before they joined the program and what made him join Student Works? Quinton’s evolution inside the program and his biggest takeaways What kind of conversations did Richard have with his some, having done the program himself? The challenges Richard saw his son overcoming during his first season Why the Student Works systems were extremely beneficial for Quinton And so much more...   Resources: Student Works  Warren Buffett's documentary

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris continues his conversation with Luke Fenn and Devon Thomson, business coaches at the Student Works. They will continue to go into detail about the program in order to give the young leaders a deep understanding of it from the inside.   You will find out what is an estimate training and how it works.   You will discover why having bith cooperation and competitiveness in the Student Works team is essential for their success.   Look and Devon will share interesting details about the two the Student Works Zoom Trainnings: Advanced Sales and Recruiting Training.   They will reveal what is a “sales mindset” and why is it so important to have it in order to succeed in your business.   They will also talk about some effective ways Student Works uses Zoom and Team Calls and much more.   Join Chris and his guests as thet discuss the Student Works Management Program's most important processes and strategies. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: What is an estimate training and how does it work? Cooperation and competitiveness in the Student Works Team  About the Student Works Zoom Trainings: Advanced Sales and Recruiting Training  What is a “sales mindset” and why you need it? Effective ways Student Works uses Zoom and Team Calls And so much more...   Resources: Student Works

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Saša Milosevic, one of our veteran operators.   Saša first joined our program as a painter in his brother’s team when he was still in high school. He is currently is his third of year running his own painting franchise through the Student Works Management Program.    In his opinion, this is a great experience because he has been able to work with a variety of clientele and handpick his own team of employees at an early age. To him, the most important thing has been to establish an exceptional work ethic while engaging others with courage and providing excellent client service from start to finish!   In this episode, you will find out more details about Saša’s background and how he decided to join Student Works as a painter.   Saša will share the lessons he got from his experience as a painter and then as a production manager at Student Works.   He will talk about the importance of challenging yourself and stepping outside of your comfort zone and what he does to take his business to another level.   You will also learn about Saša’s challenges during Covid time and how he overcame them.   He will also reveal his goals for the next season and much more.   Join Chris and Saša for another conversation about the Student Works Management program and the value that it is creating!   What You Will Learn In This Show: About Saša’s background and how he decided to join Student Works as a painter  What are the things that  Saša is doing to take his business to another level? Saša’s experience as a production manager and the lessons he took from it Saša’s challenges during Covid time and how he overcame them How Student Works can help you achieve your personal and professional goals Saša’s experience as a mentor for other rookies And so much more...   Resources: Student Works

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Luke Fenn and Devon Thomson, business coaches at the Student Works Management Program. They will go deep into the details of the program, so the young leaders can have a complete and detailed understanding.   You will find out what veteran launches are and what is the process around them, as well as more details about the rookie launches and what's different about getting rookies started in the program.   Luke and Devon will discuss the great power of habits and how to create good habits that lead to success.   They will also reveal the most important question all leaders should ask themselves in order to succeed.   You will learn why it is important to identify the values that are key for people who join the program and what is the role of the coach at the Student Works Management.    You will discover what is a predictive index and how is this tool used inside the program, what is an elevator pitch and how it is used and much more   Join Chris and his guests as they dive into some of the most important processes and strategies of the Student Works Management Program. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: What are veteran launches and what is the process around them? More details about the rookie launches and what's different about getting rookies started in our program? Why is it important to identify the values that are key for people who join the program? What is a predictive index and how is this tool used inside the program? What is an elevator pitch and how it is used? And so much more...   Resources: Student Works

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with David Salerno, one of our early alumni from 1992.  Today, David is the Founder & President of Solpak, a business that provides food packaging and delivery solutions to over 500 meal delivery companies, caterers, meals-on-wheels, senior living facilities, restaurants, food retailers, and non-profit organizations.  Additionally, David started a business two years ago focused on mentoring, and helping other entrepreneurs develop their companies. In this episode, you will find out who David was before he started our program and what made him join it. He will share the mistakes he made in his first year in the program and the great lessons he learned from them. You will find out what he did after he left the program and how this experience helped him find new opportunities. David will talk about his experience as a Supervisor, Market Research interviewer at Canadian Facts and also about being a  Team Lead Manager at Fido Solutions / Rogers Wireless. He will share how he started Solpack and what the company is doing today as well as what is the Sherpa project and how it helps other entrepreneurs develop their businesses. You will also find out what is the mindset shift you need to take and the key habits that can help you become a great leader. Join Chris and David for another success story of one of our earlier alumni, to find out how the Student Works Management program can help you become a successful entrepreneur.What You Will Learn In This Show:The mistakes David made in his first year in the program and the great lessons he learned from them David’s experience as a Supervisor, Market Research Interviewers at Canadian FactsDavid’s experience as a Team Lead Manager at Fido Solutions / Rogers WirelessHow David started Solpack and what is the company doing todayWhat is the Sherpa project and how it helps other entrepreneurs develop  their businessesAnd so much more...Resources: Student WorksCostcertified.com  

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Mike Bignold, one of our Student Works West alumni, who is running a really fast growing tech company called Cost Certified. He has a really amazing story of how he started a contracting services business after he left Student Works, and developed software as a way to run that business.    You will find out who Mike was before joining the Student Works Management Program and how this experience changed him as a person.   You will also discover the most important skills and lessons Mike learned from Student Works and is still using to this day.   He will share what he did right after he moved from Student Works and how he started his first business.   He will talk about how he developed a software to help him run his business as well as how he founded CostCertified and the challenges he had to overcome in his journey to success.   Mike will also reveal the habits and the most important traits a successful entrepreneur should have and much more.   Join Chris and Mike for a special episode about what it takes to achieve your dreams and become a successful young entrepreneur.  What You Will Learn In This Show: The most important skills  and lessons Mike learned from Student Works and is still using to this day What Mike did right after he moved from Student Works and how he started his first business How Mike started to develop a software to help him run his business How Mike founded CostCertified and the challenges he had to overcome in his journey to success Mike’s biggest mistakes on his way to success and what he learned from them And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Costcertified.com

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with seven young leaders about a book that has literally transformed the coaching community and made an enormous difference selling millions and millions of copies: “The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever” by Michael Bungay Stanier    They will discuss the main points of the book as well as the most important takeaways they received from it.   You will find out why it is so important for a young manager to learn how to be a good coach and also why a good leader should spend more time listening and asking questions then talking.   You will discover what are the 7 questions from the Coaching Habit, how they can make a real difference and how each of the leaders in this show uses them.   You will learn how good habits can propel you to success and some effective techniques that can help you form new habits.   Chris and his guests will also discuss the two types of coaching that are presented in the book and what each of them means. Plus, they will also reveal the advantage of talking about an experience versus giving advice.   Join Chris and his guests for a special episode about the art of coaching and a book that made a huge difference in this field! What You Will Learn In This Show: Why it is important for a young leader to learn how to be a good coach Why is it important as a leader to spend more time listening and asking questions than talking? What are the 7 questions from the Coaching Habit and how they can make a real difference. How good habits can propel you to success and some effective techniques to help you form new habits. What's the advantage of talking about an experience versus giving advice? And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Book: The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever  

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Karl Gartly, a successful entrepreneur, challenger salesperson and executive advisor who started his journey in the business world with the Student Works Management Program back in 1999   While still in the program, Karl started Deco Windshield Repair and he grew that company to 225 locations with a Student Works style.   In 2013 he founded Zayfti, an app that engages workers in workplace safety and promotes a culture of self-motivation, self-preservation, and accountability. He sold that company in 2017 and he took on the role of Director of Product at Spira Data Corp. Most recently, Karl and his partners created a new company where they are developing a really cool new software program.   In this episode, you will find out who Karl Gartly was before joining the Student Works Management Program and how this experience impacted his life and career.   You will also learn more about his experience as a Chief Talent Officer at Deco Windshield Repair after he left Student Works.   Karl will share on Zayfti, he will talk about the mindset behind making the decision of selling your own business and the different ways of exiting a business.   He will explain what his new business is and how they plan to make a difference with the new software.   In addition, Karl will reveal some of his biggest mistakes and failures and the lessons he learned from them and he will also talk about the key habits a successful entrepreneur should have.   Join Chris and Karl for an amazing conversation about what it truly takes to be a successful entrepreneur.   Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: Who was Karl Gartly before joining the Student Works Management Program Karl’s experience of working with his sisters and how it impacted their relationship Karl’s experience as a Chief Talent Officer at Deco Windshield Repair after he left Student Works The story of Zayfti, Karl’s first tech company and the mindset behind making the decision of selling your own business What is Karl’s new business about and how does it plan to make a difference And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Karl’s LinkedIn  

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Douglas Garcia, another leadership guru who started his journey to success with the Student Works Management Programs years ago. Douglas was a top performer in our program, and over the last 20 years, he has jumped through many businesses and different unique opportunities. Today he runs Rivetly Inc. a company that aims to turn HR professionals into recognition ninjas who can move the needle for their companies. He is also the host of the “Everyday Leadership Podcast”. As he shares his incredible story, Doug will reveal who he was before he joined Student Works, what he took away from the program and how these lessons impacted his career and life. He will also talk about the power of knocking on doors and learning how to get your message heard. You will discover what is the biggest challenge entrepreneurs encounter on their way to success. You will learn about Doug’s experience as a Director of Corporate Sales and President of Preferred One. You will also find out the story of Rivetly, Doug’s company, and how it aspires to change the world. Doug will talk about what it means to have a leadership mindset, the most effective way to gain your team members' trust and much more. Join Chris and Douglas for an insightful conversation about leadership and what it really takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Enjoy!What You Will Learn In This Show:Who was Douglas Garcia before joining the Student Works Management ProgramThe power of knocking on doorsThe importance of having an SOP in any type of businessDoug's company story and how Rivetly aspires to change the worldThe most effective way to gain your team members’ trust And so much more... Resources:Student WorksDouglas’s LinkedInEveryday Leadership Podcast 

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Joël Fortin-Dominguez, a recent graduate of our program. Joël was one of our operators of the year back in 2015 - 2016 and he has an amazing story of accomplishment, followed by a huge setback before achieving great success in the real estate market.   Joël will share his personal story, who he was before he joined Student Works, the important lessons he learned in this program and the huge impact it had on his career and life.   He will talk about the next step he took in his career after leaving Student Works, how he went from great success to a huge setback, and the lessons he took from these experiences.   You will find out how Joël got into the real estate business and the secret keys to his great success. You will also discover some of Joël’s strategies for finding properties to buy.. Joël will talk about the importance of coaching and mentorship in business, he will reveal the most important qualities and key habits a leader needs to have and much more. Join Chris and Joël for an insightful conversation full of great advice for young entrepreneurs looking to become great leaders.   Enjoy!   What You Will Learn In This Show: Joël’s biggest takeaways from the Student Works Management Program and the impact the program had on his career and life. How Joël went from great success to a huge setback and the lessons he took from these experiences. The importance of coaching and mentorship in business How Joël got into the real estate business and the secret keys to his great success. Key habits a successful entrepreneur should develop

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Daniel Fanaberia, one of the “Operators of the Year” at the Student Works Management Program. Dan graduated from Ivey Business School at Western University, but decided to follow an artistic path and became an actor for 8 years. After his Hollywood experience, Dan returned to the business world and developed a fantastic sales career within a short period of time.   As he shares his story, Dan will discuss who he was before he joined Student Works and the important lessons he learned in this program.   He will also talk about his experience with Landmark Worldwide and how it helped him discover his artistic skills.   You will discover what led him to pursue a career in art after graduating from Ivey, and what he learned from his experience at Hollywood.   He will talk about supply and demand curves in his career at Hollywood and the reasons he decided to leave.   You'll learn how Dan shifted from the artistic world to the business world and built an unbelievable sales career in a short time.   Dan will also reveal the number #1 thing successful individuals have in common and the two key factors you need to make an impact in the world   Join Chris and Dan as they dive into a fascinating conversation about success, finding your true calling, and learning from life and career experiences.   Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: Dan's biggest takeaways from the program and the impact it had on his career and life Supply and demand curves in Dan’s career at Hollywood and the reasons he decided to leave. How Dan developed an unbelievable sales career in a short time About Dan's company, what the WalkMe platform does and it is going to make a difference. Two key factors you need to make an impact in the world And so much more...   Resources: Student Works

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Kent Thornhill, one of the top-performing window cleaning operators in the Student Works Program. He did about $126,000 with the business in his third year and now, at the beginning of his fourth year, he's already got $60,000 booked. Kent will share his personal story, who he was before joining the program and how it changed his life and mindset. He will talk about his first year in the program and the biggest takeaways he took from that experience. You will also find out how Kent managed to transform and grow his business in his second and third year. Kent will reveal some of the lessons he took from the Covid year and some of the biggest secrets to achieving huge business goals. You will discover what are Kent’s goals for this year and how he plans to achieve them. Kent will also share two important habits that helped him thrive both professionally and personally and he will also talk about the benefits of practicing gratitude regularly. Join Chris and Kent as they dive into a fascinating conversation about how the Student Work program can change a young man’s life both personally and professionally.  Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: The lessons Kent has learned from his experience with Student Works Kent's business performance during the Covid year and the lessons he took from it The secret to achieving huge business goals  What are Kent’s goals for this year and how does he plan to achieve them?  Two important habits that help Kent thrive both professionally and personally And so much more... Resources: Student Works Kent’s Linkedin

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow,  Chris chats with Norrie Shang, an ambitious young leader who doesn't want to trade his time for money. Although he could work for important companies, he is choosing the path of entrepreneurship, despite the challenges he had to face.   Norrie will share a little of his background and who he was before joining the Student Works Management Program.   He will also talk about the lessons he took from the program and how he applied those in his career and life.   You will also find out about Norrie's experience as a product analyst and product manager at Oracle NetSuite. He will also share the reasons why he left the company to join a startup.   Norrie will talk about the incredible growth he had with this company from 10,000 units to 3 million a month and the challenges he had to face.   He will also share the takeaways he took from the huge setback that followed his success.    You will also discover what are the fundamentals that make all the difference in any type of business and the number #1 secret to experiencing rapid growth in your business.   Join Chris and Norrie as they dive into a fascinating conversation about success and failure and how an authentic leader can learn fundamental lessons from both.    Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: Lessons that Norrie's taken from his experience with Student Works Norrie’s experience as a product analyst and product manager at Oracle NetSuite Why did Norrie leave Oracle NetSuite for a startup Growth in business followed by a huge setback during the time of Covid The lessons Norrie learned from this incredible experience with a fast-growing startup The number #1 secret to experience rapid growth in your business And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Norrie’s Linkedin

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Paul Kuepfer, long-time alumni with 30 years of executive experience, specializing in entrepreneurial sales and marketing leadership. He had multiple roles as Managing Director, Vice President of Sales Management Consultant in the technology industry.   Paul will share his personal story, who he was before Student Works, how he got into the program 20 years ago, and the important lessons he took from this experience.    He will reveal the important decisions that he made to develop a successful career and what made him choose the tech industry.   You will discover what starting a company means and how long it takes to make it successful.    Paul will also share the number #1 secret to maintaining customer engagement and what you should do to get prestigious references for your business.   He will also talk about his experience with working overseas and the great lessons he took from travelling and working with people from different cultures.   Join Chris and Paul as they dive into a fascinating conversation about how Student Works can open your way to a successful career.   Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: Lessons that Paul's taken from his experience with Student Works Choosing between a startup or a bigger company. What is the best choice? How do you sell a large company like Boeing The secret to maintaining customers engagement Starting a company and how long it takes to make it successful And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Paul’s Linkedin Paul’s Twitter

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Alim Bhanji, an amazing young leader whose journey to success started at 18 years old when he joined the Student Works Management Program. After graduating Ivey Business School at Western University, Alim worked as a consultant for some important companies and today he is the Chief of Staff at Rogers Sports & Media.   A fantastically wise person, Alim is going to share some of the biggest takeaways and lessons he learned from his experience with the program.    You will find out who Alim was before Student Works and how the program changed him not only on a professional level but also on a personal level.   He will share how his experience at Student Works made a difference when he went to Ivey Business School and how it helped him get into business consulting.   You will find out how Alim started to work for Rogers Sports & Media and what are the skills that helped him become the Chief of Staff at this company.   Alim will also reveal 3 key habits and the most important trait a leader should have. Plus, he will share a great tip for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.   Join Chris and Alim as they dive deep into a fascinating conversation that will inspire you to create the future you deserve.    Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: What does Alim still rely on from the program and what that experience meant to him? Alim’s biggest takeaways and lessons he learned from the program The importance of having mentors and learning from top-notch leaders The skills that help Alim become the Chief of Staff at Rogers Sports & Media 3 key habits and the most important trait a leader should have And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Alim’s Linkedin Alim’s Twitter

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris sits down for a chat with Mackenzie Mercier, one of the top alumni of the Student Works Management Program, who did  $603,000 worth of business in his final year.   You will find it interesting how the first year in the program changed Mack’s life and mindset and how his business started to double and grow each and every year.   Mack will reveal a unique ability that you need to have in order to be successful in your business and some efficient systems and processes he applied in order to grow his business.   You will also discover when Mack’s business vision became clearer and how he managed to create a great reputation.   Join Chris and Mack as they have an inspiring conversation about the great benefits of the Student Works Management Program.   Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: Mack’s first year in the program and how did it change his life and mindset How Mack’s business doubled and grew each year When did it become clear to Mack that he wants to follow a career in business?  The unique ability you need to have in order to be successful in your business And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Leaderspodcast.ca/apply  Mackenzie Mercier’s Linkedin Westboro (Ottawa) Neighbours Facebook Group

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Paul Baluch, the Head of Franchise Operations at Shack Shine and O2E Brands, companies that transform ordinary home services into exceptional experiences. He spent eight years with Student Works West, as a franchisee operator, a hyper-successful top-performing Business Coach, District Manager and General Manager.    You’ll learn who Paul Baluch was before his experience with Student Works and the great wisdom that Paul learned from the values his parents provided him.   You’ll discover what Paul took away from his experience with Student Works and how he is using what he learned there in running his own business.   He will talk about his experience with Shack Shine and O2E Brands and his passion for helping young entrepreneurs grow their business.   Paul will reveal the number #1 secret that makes Shack Shine a great company and a great working place and his unique vision about competition in the business environment   You will also find out the reasons why it is very important to focus on systems and processes in order to be successful and profitable.    Join Chris and Paul as they have a fascinating conversation about success, passions, working with customer service, giving back by coaching other people and much more.   Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: Who was Paul Baluch before his experience with Student Works What did Paul take away from his experience with Student works and who is he using what he learned there in running his own business? How Paul and his wife started their own business using what Student Works taught them Paul’s experience with Shack Shine and O2E Brands Key habits a young leader would want to steal from Paul And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Paul Baluch’s Linkedin Paul Baluch’s Twitter 1-800-GOT-JUNK Podcast 203 | Brian Scudamore | Creating Exceptional Brands – How I Built My College Side Hustle Into a Multi-Million Dollar Business Book: WTF?! (Willing to Fail): How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success by Brian Scudamore

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Jason Shuttleworth, a former alumni and operator / business coach for the program, who now runs a $100 million plus plastic packaging business with products in every Walmart around the world.   You'll learn a little of Jason's sports background as well as his time as an operator and a longtime business coach in the program.   You'll discover how persistence, relationship building and commitment helped him build his business   You'll also learn some of the amazing ways Jason celebrates with his customers around the world.   Join Chris and Jason for this fascinating discussion.   Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: A little of Jason's background as an operator and a longtime business coach in the program. How persistence, relationship building and commitment helped him build a $100 million-plus plastic packaging business with products in every Walmart around the world. Stories describing some of the amazing ways Jason celebrates with his customers around the world. And so much more... Resources: Student Works Chris Thomson LinkedIn

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris offers up some thoughts on the season just ending. It's been an exciting year, and 2022 looks as if it will continue to offer exciting opportunities for success.   You'll learn about some of the growth the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast has seen in the last year.   You'll discover some hints at the new guests that will be featured in the 2022 season.   You'll also learn about the program's "big scary goal" for the future, and why it's important to aim high.   Join Chris as he breaks down some of his favorite episodes and looks to the future to understand where tomorrow's leaders will be taking us.   Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: Some of the growth the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast has seen in the last year. A sneak peek at a few of the upcoming guests that will be featured in the 2022 season. A look into the program's "big scary goal" for the future. And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Chris Thomson LinkedIn   

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Derek Panzer, Regional Business Manager for the Ontario and Manitoba regions for ConMed and alumni of the Student Works program.   You'll learn about Derek's background, from his early days as a competitive hockey player who dreamed of an NHL career to an eventual shift to business in college and then the program as a painter.   You'll discover his journey from sales at Xerox through the technology path and into medical sales with ConMed.   You'll also learn about Derek's current work founding a sustainable, vertical agricultural company in London, Ontario.   Join Chris and Derek as they discuss the fascinating subject of selling in the medical technology space, and the insights he's gained.   Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: A little of Derek's background, from his early days as a competitive hockey player who dreamed of an NHL career to an eventual shift to business in college and then the program as a painter. His journey from sales at Xerox through the technology path and into medical sales with ConMed.  Derek's current work founding a sustainable, vertical agricultural company in London, Ontario. And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Chris Thomson LinkedIn

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Matt Young, a Queen's University graduate and rookie operator who sold over $350,000 in 2020 and who is returning this year again as an operator in the Muskoka area.   You'll learn how. prior to joining the program, Matt was just a "lost university student" looking to do more with his time.   You'll discover how to be a motivated, energetic leader, and the effect it can have on your business results.   You'll also learn How you can become inspired and motivated in your business, no matter what work you're doing.   Join Chris and Matt as they discuss these topics and much more.   Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: A little of Matt's background prior to joining the program, when he was a university student looking for something to invest his energy in. How to be a motivated, energetic leader, and the effect it has on your business. How you can create inspiration and motivation, no matter what your business involves. And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Chris Thomson LinkedIn

You never know who you'll meet at a wedding. A couple of weekends ago your host, Chris Thompson attended a wedding of two former Student Works business coaches, Andrew Solomon and Audrey Chainey While there, he had a fantastic conversation with an ambitious young leader - a conversation that has led to her being this week's guest!   In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/leaders-of-tomorrow-podcast/id1448651718) Chris chats with Victoria Landreville about her background, her experience with the College Works program, and the power of facing her fears.   You'll learn about Victoria's busy and ambitious early life, and how she found, even through school, the world of work was offering her few challenges.   You'll discover some of the challenges, hard-won but deeply valuable lessons, and amazing people she's encountered as part of the Student Works Management  program.   You'll also learn how she challenged herself, for one year, to create weekly YouTube videos about overcoming her fears and then develop that as a business.   Join Chris and Victoria as they discuss these topics and much more.   Enjoy!

It's well known that great businesses often grow out of underserved industries or sectors with little competition. The barbecue cleaning business was one such area, as today's guest discovered.   In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris chats with Michael Sutton, a young entrepreneur that saw an opportunity when his parents had a poor (and expensive) experience having their barbecue cleaned.   You'll discover how Michael's research revealed that there was little to no competition in his area for BBQ cleaning services, and those that did exist were either too expensive or unwilling to even provide a quote.   You'll learn why having a partner to share ideas with, especially in the early days of a business, can be an extremely valuable resource.   You'll discover how Michael and his partner developed their roles as they went along, working out their strengths and weaknesses and then focusing their efforts in the areas where they excelled.   You'll also learn some of the challenges BBQ Boys faced when they decided to shift from an employee business model to an independent contractor model.   Join Chris and Michael as they explore the factors that led to his growing business, and what this young entrepreneur has planned for the future.   Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show: How Michael's BBQ Boys business began when his parents had a bad experience getting their barbecue cleaned. The value of having a partner to share ideas with, especially in the early days of a business. How he and his partner developed their roles as they went along, working out strengths and weaknesses. The challenges that came with shifting from an employee business model to an independent contractor model. And so much more...     Resources: Student Works Chris Thomson LinkedIn

Today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow is a very special one. We're featuring a talk Chris did at Wilfrid Laurier University for the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.   His fascinating and wide-ranging talk covers important topics such as: Understanding the "defining decade," the decade after graduates leave school and begin their path to success. Creating an effective career plan. The importance of understanding yourself. Chris' thoughts on entrepreneurship.   There's even a Q&A session at the end that provides answers to many of the participant's burning questions!   This is a special episode you want to miss!   Enjoy! What You’ll Learn in this Show: The "defining decade," is the decade after graduates leave school. Creating an effective career plan. The importance of understanding yourself. Chris' thoughts and insights on entrepreneurship. And so much more...   Resources: Student Works Chris Thomson LinkedIn

On today’s show, we interview John Warrillow, Founderof The Value Builder System™ who shares with us some entrepreneurial wisdom so that you can learn from the mistakes of your peers and make strategic moves that truly take you forward. John always had the entrepreneurial streak within him, and so he left Queens University early so that he could pursue his dreams. And he soon realized that he had to start off at the bottom of the ladder.  And so, John started working for a radio station in Sudbury. This stint of his was cut short when his bosses did not entertain his idea about starting a show for entrepreneurs. So, like any sane person, John quit his job and decided to produce the show on his own. Fortunately for him, this proved to be the right decision as John ended up interviewing different entrepreneurs for 3 years, and learnt a lot along the way.  In 1997, John started the Warrillow Subscriber Network, an advisory for SME enterprises before going to become a sought-after speaker and author. On today’s show, John shares some interesting case studies that reveal how you can avoid some common mistakes that entrepreneurs make on a routine basis. Specifically, you will learn how to increase enterprise valuations, the importance of value over top-line, and expert negotiation strategies in today’s show. Tune in now! What You Will Learn In This Show Why I never raised money for any of my businesses to date What would I do differently if I had to start all over again? The secret to changing a transaction-based model into a subscription-based business model How to dramatically enhance the value of your business Why, as an entrepreneur, you should be selling your company, and not your product Why you MUST hire a M&A professional to sell your company And so much more… Resources Student Works  Chris Thomson LinkedIn

On today’s show, we interview Louis Sabourin who shares with us his distilled wisdom on commitment, empathy, and building a dream team. Growing up, Louis was extremely shy. But at the same time, he was eager to evolve and work on his personality. So, when he came across Student Works, he was quick to realize that this was the solution that he was looking for. Student Works proved to be everything that Louis had hoped for and more.  You will learn how he went on to be one of the top performers for two summers in this segment of the show.  Louis talks about running a business during covid, building a dream team, and the importance of empathetic leadership. If you are looking for a meaningful and transformational internship experience, this show will be particularly interesting to you. Do not miss! What You Will Learn In This Show What is it that top performers do differently? How is the Student Works program preparing Louis for his life ahead? The importance of empathetic leadership Getting out of your comfort zone, and making it happen And so much more…   Resources Student Works 

On today’s show, we interview Michael Morse who shares with us his thoughts on perseverance, financial freedom, and cultivating lifelong professional relationships. Growing up, Michael was always keen to do things on his own. So, naturally, he was excited when the Student Works opportunity came along.  In this segment of the show, Michael shares how he made the same mistake that many people make. Many students discard the Student Works model as being too “simplistic” and “unprofessional”. Whereas, in reality, it is anything but that.  You will learn how Student Works helped Michael build strong foundational skills that set the tone for an incredibly successful career ahead. Upon graduation, Michael decided to join Scotia Wealth Management since it was a small firm with incredible growth opportunities.  You will learn how Michael made 10,000 cold calls in this first year. And how he and his team have since grown their business by leaps and bounds. As of now, Michael’s firm manages $500 million for more than 200 families. You do not want Michael’s definition of financial freedom. And the animated discussion on how to build a healthy attitude towards money. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show How I made 10,000 cold calls in my first year as a wealth manager How I successfully built a $500 million private client wealth business The real definition of financial freedom How to cultivate a healthy attitude towards money And so much more… Resources Student Works  Chris Thomson LinkedIn

Today’s short but inspirational show is about the power of asking the right questions. Student Works Painting is all set to recruit 300 operators in the coming season. And so, with the team massively growing in size, leadership and management have become more important than ever. On today’s show, Chris shares the seven questions that we, at Student Works Painting, ask every operator during our weekly coaching conversation. These seven questions are guaranteed to ignite a process of self-discovery so that you can tackle all the challenges preventing you from becoming the person you want to become.  Do not miss this one!  What You Will Learn In This Show Seven powerful questions that we ask in our weekly coaching conversations How to ignite self-discovery, and work to your fullest potential How to understand the impact on your actions And so much more… Resources Student Works  Chris Thomson LinkedIn

On today’s show, we interview Eric Janssen, faculty, Ivey Business School at Western University who shares with us his distilled wisdom on the art of selling, the power of story-telling, and tips for achieving a good work-life balance. After graduating from the Ivey School of Business, Eric continued as a lecturer with the same school for three years. But in 2008, Eric decided to venture into the corporate world. As the Director of Strategy and Business Development at Mobiroo, Eric helped grow this nascent business which enables telecom operators to distribute top content. He went on to work in Wrapp and Intellitix – both technology companies in creative niches. Particularly, Eric talks at length about his work at Intellitix, and how their game-changing technology helped event organizers improve profitability and enhance the overall experience. Alongside, Eric also went on to invest in various path-breaking start-ups including a brewing company and an online education company. In 2018, Eric decided to transition back to teaching by coming back to the Ivey Business School. He shares his research-oriented teaching approach, and why he has chosen to teach sales – a grossly-neglected subject. He also talks about the importance of maintaining a good work life balance in this segment of the show.  Do not miss this one! What You Will Learn In This Show The many advantages of online education How do you figure out your ideal client avatar, and reach out to them? How do I teach resilience to my students? How to leverage the power of story-telling Why great salespeople are always good listeners and good question-askers No-mo-phobia, and how it’s massively impacting our productivity level What is the one thing that can help you find success in sales? And so much more…   Resources Student Works  Chris Thomson LinkedIn

Is your ego preventing you from working to your full potential? On today’s show, we talk with Angela Lister who shares with us her thoughts on shedding your ego, continuous learning, and the importance of surrounding yourself with great mentors. In her first year as a student painter, admittedly, Angela was working with a chip on her shoulder. While she undoubtedly worked really hard, she channelled her energies incorrectly and refused to take the help of her mentors and accountability partners. And, as a result, she ended her first year with lukewarm success. Having learnt her lesson, Angela changed her approach dramatically in her second year. In her second year, Angela decided to lean heavily on her accountability partners. In this segment of the show, you will learn how Angela managed to complete an extremely difficult project (and her largest) just because she had a strong support system. We wrap up this show by sharing some of the most important attributes that you are likely to find in a leader of tomorrow. Do not miss this one!   What You Will Learn In This Show What do top performers do differently? Sharing my first-year experience as a student operator Shedding your ego and running your business strategically How my mentors and accountability buddies helped me finish my largest and most difficult painting job How to set goals, remain motivated, and stay on-course And so much more… Resources Student Works  Chris Thomson LinkedIn