S02 E08: Could we do restaurant management?

Chris is an businessman and restaurant manager with some great  experience under his belt. Another graduate from Canadore college's  hotel and resort management program. Chris now puts all his education to  use running his commercial and residential properties and the day to  day operations of The Moose restaurant in Northbay. So grab some beer  and chickens wings and get ready for some great stories and life advice  from this accomplished entrepreneur.

Arjun is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the Province  of Ontario. A Systems Engineer with over 12 years of experience in the nuclear industry he has an incredible background of education and real world experience that shaped him into the strong multi-disciplinary engineering.  Engineering can seem like a complicated subject but Arjun really breaks it down for us and takes us through his journey and what it takes to become an engineer. We came out a little bit smarter and were surprised by what we didn't know but it all seems simple now! 

Samantha Mills is the serial entrepreneur most of us dream of becoming!  Early on she tried going a bit of a different route but when she  encountered some hardship from a broken wrist she managed to turn it  into an opportunity for incredible success. When most would have let it  stop them Samantha instead chose to get creative and follow her newfound  passion for fitness and conditioning. Tune in this week for a lesson in  true resilience and unmatched determination.

Erin Nichol is an Audiologist and Entrepreneur. Growing up in small town in Ontario, she wasn't quite sure what life had in store for her but a  quick rebellious streak would instead prove her passion for the line of work her family had been hoping for. Erin fell in love with Audiology!  This week we talk about the ins and outs of this massively important profession and find out what it takes to forge your own path to success in an ever changing environment!

Ravi Sinanan is fast becoming a real estate guru. After a few attempts at  different corporate jobs Ravi decided he would take the jump he'd been considering since the beginning of his working life and dive headfirst into a career as a real estate agent. He's found his stride it seems as he is now the recipient of his team's culture award on top of it all! Join us as he helps us peel back the mystique of this people person's profession.

Andrew Stewart is an industrial electrician with all the charm of the  small town he grew up in. One of our most vocal supporters and very  close friend of ours; early on Andrew discovered he preferred a more  practical approach to life, this approach would lead him to a fulfilling  life in the country with his wife and daughter and their thriving hobby  farm! Tune in this week for a look at how an industrial electrician  balances work, farming, fatherhood, and... Cycling!? You don't wanna  miss this!

Lori Space Day is a third generation zoologist. Growing up at Space Farms Zoo and Museum in New Jersey has given Lori a lifetime of unique stories about individual animals and many animal-related adventures. Her unusual lifestyle has enabled her to work with numerous different species from  lions, tigers and bears to otters, opossums and squirrels. Lori's day to day consists of animal care, medical procedures, and infant care. . A privately owned, family-operated zoo, the  Space Farms Zoo and family have dedicated their lives to the  conservation of wildlife. Lori was kind enough to give us some of her time and allow us a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes activities at the zoo.

Rami is a young entrepreneur that got his start in the family business but quickly learned the ins and out of good management to start his own custom hot sauce company. Custom Heats, is the first and only platform that allows you to fully customize your sauce the way you want it. From pitching his idea to the Dragons to being on CTV, CBC and everything in between. But make sure you don't leave early there's more stories buried in this episode than you might realize right away. Get ready for a wild ride that had certainly had us on the edge of our seats. 

This has been an amazing first year and we wanted to take a moment to discuss the lessons we learned from talking to some amazing people. We go through each episode of the season and each present our own takes. We also want to thank each of our guests for indulging us and our listeners for supporting us while we take our first steps into this world. An exciting season coming up with more guests and more engagement, please reach out to us on social channels or personally if there is anything you feel we can improve or want to see more of next season.

Darren Bardsley is Digital Marketing Specialist and Senior Graphic Designer with 18+ years experience in digital and traditional marketing. However, you'll quickly hear that his experiences reach far and wide. Darren tells us all about his travels from Fiji to Australia and his professional life is just as diverse. Come for the accent, stay for the story.