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Behind the Business
Behind the Business is presented by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Gore Mutual, this podcast features weekly episodes hosted by Ian McLean, President and CEO of the Greater KW Chamber.
It is recorded on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee, peoples.
Each week Ian sits down for candid conversations, taking listeners beyond the boardroom and Behind the Business to uncover the real stories within Waterloo Region’s business…
Episodes
- Behind the Business
Behind the Business of KW Titans (with David Schooley)
In this episode our CEO Ian Mclean sits down with David Schooley who has 30+ years of entrepreneurial experience, 17 years in real estate and negotiation…
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Behind the Business of Boxing by Syd Vanderpool (with Syd Vanderpool)
Champion boxer (super middleweight) and certified coach and trainer, Syd “The Jewel” Vanderpool brings more than 13 years of professional boxing and training…
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Behind the Business of Fo'Cheezy (with Sandor Dosman)
From East to West Chef Sandor has served up fine dining experiences to fast food and everything in between. His mom says he was a brat in high school and…
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Behind the Business of Smart Prosperity Institute (with Dr. Mike Mofatt)
Dr. Mike Moffatt is the Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute and an Assistant Professor in the Business, Economics and…
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Behind the Business of Sage Advisory Co. (with Lauren Roberts)
Sage Advisory Co. is in itself a Small Business that has found its niche helping other small business owners find the success in their industry that they’re…
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Behind the Business of Den1880 (with Jacklyn Warmington)
Jacklyn Warmington is the Chief Operating Officer at Den 1880 - a historic building with a modern spirit, located in the heart of Waterloo, Ontario. With…
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Behind the Business of Worm Wrangler (with Amanda Hunter)
Worm Wrangler serves our community of students, hobbyists, enthusiasts, and fellow professionals in all things worms and vermicompost. They specialize in…
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BDC Small Business Week - Leigh Merswolke (LCM Property Services)
Leigh Merswolke is the Chief Executive Officer at LCM Property Services based in Waterloo, Ontario. LCM Property Services Inc. is an experienced building…
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BDC Small Business Week - Glen Smyth (Appleflats)
The Appleflats story began in the summer of 1993, when the parents of company founders Glen and Alex Smyth, along with an aunt and uncle, finished building a…
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BDC Small Business Week - Tracy Valko (Valko Financial)
Tracy is founder of Valko Financial, Chief Visionary Officer and a motivational speaker. She has been a pillar of service and inspiration to the finance and…
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BDC Small Business Week - Adam Wright & Steve Zago (Lost Aviator Coffee Company)
Steve Zago and Adam Wright had made a career as airline pilots. Their mutual passion for aviation drove these two lifelong friends to become business partners…
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BDC Small Business Week - Pierre Cleroux (Chief Economist, BDC)
Pierre Cléroux was appointed Vice President, Research and Chief Economist at BDC in 2012. Pierre leads a team of experts who analyze economic data to identify…
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Behind the Business of St. Mary's General Hospital Foundation (with Susan Dusick)
As President and CEO of President, St. Mary's General Hospital Foundation, Susan works with donors, partners, and community members to invest in best-in-class…
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Behind the Business of Tepperman's (with Andrew Tepperman)
In this episode, our CEO Ian Mclean sits down with Andrew Tepperman, President of Tepperman’s. They discuss the long-standing history of this Ontario-based…
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Behind the Business of LiftOff By CCAWR (with Dr Trevor Charles)
Professor Charles is a microbiologist with expertise in bacterial molecular genetics. His research group studies the mechanisms of gene regulatory circuits…
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Behind the Business of Coalition of Muslim Women KW (with Fauzia Mazhar)
Check out the latest episode of your Chamber's Behind the Business podcast. This week, Ian McLean is joined by Fauzia Mazhar, Executive Director at Coalition…
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Behind the Business of Kitchener Rangers Hockey (with Joe Birch)
Welcome to another exciting edition of your Chamber's Behind the Business podcast. This week Ian is joined by Joe Birch, Chief Operating Officer and Governor…
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Behind the Business of Token Creative Services (with Mohsan Abdullah)
Get a look Behind the Business in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.
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Behind the Business of Lazaridis School of Business and Economics (with Kyle Murray)
Dr. Murray is the Dean of the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University. He previously held faculty appointments at the…
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Episode 45: Ren Navarro
Welcome to another edition of our Behind the Business Podcast! This week, Ian is joined by Ren Navarro, Owner/Operator of B. Diversity. Group. The two talk…
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Episode 44: Brian Bazely
Welcome to another episode of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Brian Bazely, Co-founder of Driverseat. The two speak on numerous…
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Episode 43: Melissa Durrell
Welcome to another edition of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Melissa Durrell, CEO of Durrell Communications. They speak on a…
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Episode 42: Neha Juwale
Welcome to another episode of our Behind the Business Podcast! This week Ian is joined by Neha Juwale, Owner of BookMyTherapy! She is the recent winner of…
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Episode 41 - Patti Berardi
Welcome to Episode 41 of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Patti Berardi. For over 30 years, she has worked in community television…
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Episode 40 - Paul Eichinger
Welcome to episode 40 of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Paul Eichinger, Vice President of MTE Consultants Inc. Paul has over 30…
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Episode 39 - Tricia Mumby
Welcome to episode 38 of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Tricia Mumby, co-founder of Mabel's Labels, a Canadian manufacturing &…
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Episode 38: Ajoa Mintah
Welcome to episode 38 of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Ajoa Mintah, Owner/Founder of Four All Ice Cream. They speak on a…
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Episode 37: Chloe Hamilton
Welcome back to a new episode of our Behind the Business Podcast! This week, Ian is joined by Chloe Hamilton, Founder of Warm Embrace Elder Care. Chloe is one…
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Episode 36: Business Expo Special Part 2
Welcome to a very special edition of our Behind the Business podcast - live from the 2024 Business Expo!! In this special episode, Ian is joined by four…
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Episode 35: Business Expo Special Part 1
Welcome to a very special edition of our Behind the Business podcast - live from the 2024 Business Expo!! In this special episode, Ian is joined by four…
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Episode 34: Jane Klugman
Welcome to another episode of our Behind the Business podcast! This week, Ian is joined by Jane Klugman, Senior Vice President, Real Estate Broker - Avison…
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Episode 33: Greig Cameron
Hi everybody! Welcome to another awesome edition of our Behind the Business podcast! This week, Ian is joined by Greig Cameron, CEO - Enova. They discuss some…
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Episode 32: Michele Saran
Welcome to a brand new episode of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Michele Saran, CEO - Explore Waterloo Region. Listen as Michele…
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Episode 31: Everton Wilmot
Hello and welcome to episode 31 of our Behind the Business podcast!! This week, Ian is joined by Everton Wilmot, President of Wilmot Technologies. They discuss…
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Episode 30: Allison Bourke
Hello everybody and welcome to the 30th edition of our Behind the Business podcast!! Ian sat down with Allison Bourke, Owner/Founder of Oxford Learning…
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Episode 29: Laura Meikle
Welcome to another incredible edition of our Behind the Business podcast!!! This week Ian sits down with Laura Meikle, General Manager of The Walper Hotel in…
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Episode 28: Giles Gherson
Welcome to another thrilling episode of our Behind the Business podcast! This week, Ian is joined by his good friend Giles Gherson, newly appointed President &…
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Episode 27: Catherine Fife
Welcome to another stellar edition of our Behind the Business podcast! Today, Ian sits down with long time friend - Catherine Fife, MPP in Waterloo! They speak…
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Episode 26: Jeyas Balaskanthan
Welcome to another incredible episode of our Behind the Business podcast! This week Ian is joined by Jeyas Balaskanthan, Executive Director of Uptown Waterloo…
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Episode 25: Dave MacNeil
Welcome to another episode of Behind the Business podcast! This week, Ian has a very interesting conversation with Dave MacNeil, Chief Executive Officer at…
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Episode 24: Kim Wilhelm
Welcome to another episode of our Behind the Business podcast! This week, Ian has a very interesting conversation with Kim Wilhelm, Interim CEO - Food Bank of…
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Episode 23: Tony LaMantia
Hello, and welcome to another edition of the "Behind the Business" podcast! Ian is joined by Tony LaMantia, President & CEO of Waterloo EDC! Together they…
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Episode 22: Ayo Owodunni
Hello, and Happy New Year! Welcome to another edition of the Behind the Business podcast in 2024, where Ian goes into an in-depth conversation with Ayo…
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Episode 21: Tracy Van Kalsbeek
Ian is joined by KW Oktoberfest's new Executive Director (July 2023) Tracy Van Kalsbeek. Tracy speaks about her journey, her new role, and her plans for the…
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Episode 20: Charlene Hofbauer
For our 20th episode, Ian speaks with Charlene Hofbauer, Executive Director of the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin. They speak on a…
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Episode 19: Michael Rencheck
Ian is joined by Michael Rencheck, President & CEO at Bruce Power. They discuss a multitude of interesting topics including; Michael's journey, his day-to-day…
Behind the BusinessEpisode 13: Karen Redman
Welcome to episode 13 of our Behind the Business Podcast. In today's episode, Ian is joined by Region of Waterloo's Regional chair Karen Redman. The topic's…
Behind the BusinessEpisode 12: Mark Crowell
Ian Mclean is joined by Waterloo Region's Chief of Police Mark Crowell to talk about his story, his view of the current state of the community, and plans he…
Behind the BusinessEpisode 11: Jess Dixon
Ian McLean is joined by Jess Dixon who is the MPP for Kitchener-South Hespeler to talk about her story and what led her to get involved in politics. Get a look…
Behind the BusinessEpisode 10: Jeff MacIntyre
In the 10th episode of the Behind the Business Podcast. Ian McLean is joined by the President of the Grand Valley Construction Association, Jeff MacIntyre…
Behind the BusinessEpisode 9: Ron Caudle
Ian McLean sits down with Ron Caudle, the President of Caudle's Catch Seafood, a staple in the Waterloo Region to talk about his story of building a successful…
Behind the BusinessEpisode 8: Ron Gagnon
The President & CEO of Grand River Hospital, Ron Gagnon joins Ian McLean for a conversation on healthcare and to talk about new projects we need as we grow as…
Behind the BusinessEpisode 7: Geraldine Stafford
In this episode, Ian McLean has a conversation with Geraldine Stafford, the Manager of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the Waterloo Regional Police Service…
Behind the BusinessEpisode 6: Rocco Rossi
President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Rocco Rossi joins us to talk about the Ontario Federal budgets, issues of concern for Ontario businesses as…
Behind the BusinessEpisode 5: Deborah MacLatchy
The President & Vice-Chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University, Deborah MacLatchy joins Ian McLean to talk about her story, what makes Wilfrid Laurier…
Behind the BusinessEpisode 4: Krystal Van Westerop & Jennifer Monaco
National Manager of Women in Enterprise at TD Bank Krystal Van Westerop and Regional Manager, Jennifer Monaco sit down with Ian McLean to talk about the work…
Behind the BusinessEpisode 3: Perrin Beatty
The President & CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Perrin Beatty joins Ian McLean for a conversation. Get a look Behind the Business in Waterloo Region…
Behind the BusinessEpisode 1: Scott Higgins
In our first ever episode, Scott Higgins, owner and founder of HIP Developments joins Ian McLean to share his thoughts on a wide variety of issues in Waterloo…
Behind the BusinessEpisode 2: John Tibbits
Ian McLean sits down with the President of Conestoga College, John Tibbits. Get a look Behind the Business in Waterloo Region with Ian McLean, President & CEO…
Behind the BusinessEpisode 1: Scott Higgins
Ian McLean sits down with Scott Higgins, President of HIP Developments to discuss what HIP is working on, housing issues in Waterloo Region, the Youth…