The Winning in Winnipeg Podcast

Amy Oliver: From Pharmacy to Keynote Speaker, Transforming the Business of Healthcare

Meet Amy Oliver, a remarkable business owner, entrepreneur and business strategist who went from pharmacy to keynote speaker and is on a mission to transforming the business of healthcare with her company Amy Oliver & Co. In this episode of Winning in Winnipeg, Amy delves into her extensive experience advising and coaching hundreds of healthcare leaders, teams, and business owners, focusing on health and social services. She shares her strategies for challenging assumptions, fostering high performance, and uplifting healthcare providers. Amy also gets wonderfully candid about the challenges of balancing household and business responsibilities, sharing practical strategies for household management and personal career development. This episode is a treasure trove of inspiration for anyone interested in business, leadership or personal development. Get ready to be inspired! Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast for more incredible conversations with the BEST in Winnipeg!   // CHAPTERS // 00:00:00 Challenging Assumptions 00:00:45 Introducing Amy Oliver 00:02:03 Amy Oliver & Co 00:07:52 The Pillars of Amy Oliver & Co 00:10:53 Personal Background 00:14:59 Becoming an Entrepreneur 00:21:56 How The Business has Evolved 00:26:52 Keynote Speaking 00:30:53 Unique Problems Starting Up 00:33:33 Marketing & Social Media 00:38:17 The Hardest Part 00:41:29 Why Clients Come From 00:44:26 Leadership & Management 00:57:09 BIGGEST ROI 00:58:13 Common Misconceptions 01:00:19 Why Winnipeg 01:03:02 The Best & Worst of Winnipeg 01:07:22 "Balance" 01:10:16 Routine 01:12:58 Advice to Younger People 01:16:49 Importance of Discovery 01:21:21 Connect & Support Amy Oliver   \\ GUEST LINKS \\ Website: https://www.amyoliver.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyoliverco/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/amyoliverco/   ******************** FOLLOW THE WINNING IN WINNIPEG PODCAST! Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast  for more!   \\ SOCIAL \\ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinninginwinnipegpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@winninginwinnipeg?_t=8bgg2yE4MKL&_r=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winninginwinnipeg?mibextid=LQQJ4d YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS1VVdejoxRlh2HXkw3UoA   \\ LISTEN \\ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZTEyelsxoSO5gH2OArmVg?si=6ad88429dffe46ea Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-winning-in-winnipeg-podcast/id1639621311 IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-winning-in-winnipeg-bu-87292041/ Podbean: https://wpgbusiness.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS1VVdejoxRlh2HXkw3UoA   @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast  your premier business podcast, featuring great conversations with local entrepreneurs, business owners, and other celebrities who are absolutely killing it!  Learn who they are, and what makes them tick, and get an inside look into the ins and outs of their unique industries.   Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast  so you don't miss a single episode!   \\ EMMETT LEO HOMES \\ Dan Nagy is the founder of Emmett Leo Homes, a luxury custom home-building company in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  He is also the face of  @EmmettLeoHomes  YouTube, where he shares insights into everything custom home building to empower viewers to be more equipped to tackle their own projects.

Shane Solomon: An Architect's Guide to Success | The Rise of Winnipeg's Maverick Architecture Firm

Is there an Architect's guide to success?  Now there is. Meet Shane Solomon, President and Founder of Republic Architecture Inc. In this long-awaited conversation, we dive deep into the world of architecture as Shane shares his unique journey that lead him to found a leading multidisciplinary design firm in Winnipeg:  Republic Architecture. Republic Architecture takes on diverse and innovative projects, from builds high in the arctic to remote Atlantic lighthouses and advanced scientific facilities.  Shane shares his firm's design philosophy, the evolution and growth of his company, and importance of mentoring within the industry. This episode of Winning in Winnipeg is jam-packed with insights into the architectural industry, entrepreneurial spirit, and the real-life challenges and triumphs in building a successful firm. Interested in architecture, design, management or anything leadership? This is the conversation for you. Enjoy the conversation! Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast for more incredible conversations with the BEST in Winnipeg!   // CHAPTERS // 00:00:00 Our Design Philosophy 00:00:40 Introducing Shane Solomon 00:04:56 Personal Background 00:09:30 Previous Jobs 00:10:25 History as an Entrepreneur 00:11:41 Beginnings of Republic Architecture 00:18:12 The Evolution of Republic Architecture 00:21:14 How We Treat Employees 00:23:28 Common Misconceptions About Architects 00:27:00 Starting VS Operating 00:30:57 Biggest Return on Efforts 00:36:58 Strategy For Getting Clients 00:44:12 Based out of Winnipeg 00:47:34 Love & Hate about Winnipeg 00:52:45 Work/Life Balance & Routine 00:56:12 Biggest Influences 01:00:14 Advice To Young People 01:04:02 Hobbies 01:10:09 Wrapping Up   \\ GUEST LINKS \\ Republic Architecture: https://republicarchitecture.ca/ X: https://x.com/republicarch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/republicarchitectureinc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1350523   ******************** FOLLOW THE WINNING IN WINNIPEG PODCAST! Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast  for more!   \\ SOCIAL \\ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinninginwinnipegpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@winninginwinnipeg?_t=8bgg2yE4MKL&_r=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winninginwinnipeg?mibextid=LQQJ4d YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS1VVdejoxRlh2HXkw3UoA   \\ LISTEN \\ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZTEyelsxoSO5gH2OArmVg?si=6ad88429dffe46ea Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-winning-in-winnipeg-podcast/id1639621311 IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-winning-in-winnipeg-bu-87292041/ Podbean: https://wpgbusiness.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS1VVdejoxRlh2HXkw3UoA   @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast  your premier business podcast, featuring great conversations with local entrepreneurs, business owners, and other celebrities who are absolutely killing it!  Learn who they are, and what makes them tick, and get an inside look into the ins and outs of their unique industries.   Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast  so you don't miss a single episode!   \\ EMMETT LEO HOMES \\ Dan Nagy is the founder of Emmett Leo Homes, a luxury custom home-building company in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  He is also the face of  @EmmettLeoHomes  YouTube, where he shares insights into everything custom home building to empower viewers to be more equipped to tackle their own projects.

Brian Coughlin: Next-Level Investing & How Athletes Manage Their Wealth

More money, more problems. So who are the next-level investing gurus who help athletes manage their wealth? Brian Coughlin is the Vice President and Investment Counselor for Cardinal Capital and the head of Cardinal Sport. In this episode, Brian shares his journey from playing hockey in the WHL to becoming a top investment advisor for athletes, doing next-level investing for their clients. We discuss the importance of financial planning for athletes, the evolution of the financial landscape for sports professionals, and the philosophy of risk management that guides Cardinal Sport. Tune in to hear insights on managing finances for long-term success, and balancing life and career. Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, or business owner, there's something here for everyone! Enjoy the conversation! Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast for more incredible conversations with the BEST in Winnipeg!   // CHAPTERS // 00:00:00 Coming up... 00:00:28 Introducing Brian Coughlin 00:02:12 Personal Background 00:13:06 Starting With Cardinal Capital 00:14:56 Financial Planning for Athletes 00:20:24 Common Financial Challenges for Athletes Today 00:24:10 Financial Needs of Athletes 00:27:45 Misconceptions About Financial Planning 00:30:55 Ideal Client 00:33:30 How Clients Find Me 00:34:46 How I Grew Cardinal Sport 00:40:25 Common Mistakes Young Financial Planners Make 00:42:04 The Best Part of Working with Athletes 00:44:03 The Hardest Part of Starting VS Running the Business 00:48:50 The Values That Drive My Success 00:51:57 Differences Between Sports Services 00:52:54 Why Winnipeg? 00:54:46 Top Places in Winnipeg 01:00:15 Routine? 01:01:44 Biggest Influences 01:05:02 Wrapping Up   \\ GUEST LINKS \\ Cardinal Capital: https://www.cardinal.ca/approach Cardinal Sport: https://www.cardinal.ca/sport   ******************** FOLLOW THE WINNING IN WINNIPEG PODCAST! Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast  for more!   \\ SOCIAL \\ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinninginwinnipegpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@winninginwinnipeg?_t=8bgg2yE4MKL&_r=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winninginwinnipeg?mibextid=LQQJ4d YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS1VVdejoxRlh2HXkw3UoA   \\ LISTEN \\ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZTEyelsxoSO5gH2OArmVg?si=6ad88429dffe46ea Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-winning-in-winnipeg-podcast/id1639621311 IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-winning-in-winnipeg-bu-87292041/ Podbean: https://wpgbusiness.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS1VVdejoxRlh2HXkw3UoA   @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast  your premier business podcast, featuring great conversations with local entrepreneurs, business owners, and other celebrities who are absolutely killing it!  Learn who they are, and what makes them tick, and get an inside look into the ins and outs of their unique industries.   Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast  so you don't miss a single episode!   \\ EMMETT LEO HOMES \\ Dan Nagy is the founder of Emmett Leo Homes, a luxury custom home-building company in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  He is also the face of  @EmmettLeoHomes  YouTube, where he shares insights into everything custom home building to empower viewers to be more equipped to tackle their own projects.

Dr. Greg Kos: Tips for Pain Free Living From Winnipeg's Top Chiropractor

Dr. Greg Kos, known as 'the body whisperer', has made the pursuit of pain free living, both in body and mind, his personal and professional obsession.  He is now the owner of Koss Chiropractic in Winnipeg. In this episode of Winning in Winnipeg, Dr. Kos shares his journey with chiropractic care, from early career challenges to his developing fascination with Chinese medicine and acupuncture as alternative methods for pain relief. Dr. Kos focusses on natural, drug-free treatments, and has many incredible stories of transformative healing and tips to improve personal health. Underpinning his Chiropractic care, Dr. Kos also shares the importance of his spirituality, influenced by both Judeo-Christian beliefs and the teaching of other wisdom traditions. Enjoy the conversation! Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast for more incredible conversations with the BEST in Winnipeg!   // CHAPTERS // 00:00:00 - Suspicions About Chiropractors 00:00:43 - Introducing Dr. Greg Kos 00:03:06 - Getting into Chiropractic 00:10:23 - "The Body Whisperer" 00:21:27 - The Process: Past, Present & Future 00:23:45 - What I do Different From Other Chiropractors 00:32:40 - Working With Family 00:36:02 - Relationship with Father 00:37:11 - Taking Over VS Running the Clinic 00:38:47 - How Clients Find Me 00:39:16 - Common Misconceptions About Chiropractic 00:45:22 - Jiu Jitsu 00:46:42 - Experience as a Business Owner 00:52:26 - Early Jobs 00:55:11 - Your Greatest ROI: Invest in Yourself 01:01:09 - Vitamins 01:08:45 - Vitamin Advice To Anyone 01:12:50 - Advice to Young People 01:14:34 - Why Winnipeg 01:18:58 - Finding Balance in Life 01:21:50 - Daily Routine 01:24:02 - Spiritual Evolution 01:37:37 - Contact Dr. Kos   \\ GUEST LINKS \\ Website: https://www.koschiropractic.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-kos-96a5226/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drgregorykos/?fref=ts   ******************** FOLLOW THE WINNING IN WINNIPEG PODCAST! Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast  for more!   \\ SOCIAL \\ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinninginwinnipegpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@winninginwinnipeg?_t=8bgg2yE4MKL&_r=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winninginwinnipeg?mibextid=LQQJ4d YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS1VVdejoxRlh2HXkw3UoA   \\ LISTEN \\ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZTEyelsxoSO5gH2OArmVg?si=6ad88429dffe46ea Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-winning-in-winnipeg-podcast/id1639621311 IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-winning-in-winnipeg-bu-87292041/ Podbean: https://wpgbusiness.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS1VVdejoxRlh2HXkw3UoA   @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast  your premier business podcast, featuring great conversations with local entrepreneurs, business owners, and other celebrities who are absolutely killing it!  Learn who they are, and what makes them tick, and get an inside look into the ins and outs of their unique industries. Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast  so you don't miss a single episode!   \\ EMMETT LEO HOMES \\ Dan Nagy is the founder of Emmett Leo Homes, a luxury custom home-building company in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  He is also the face of  @EmmettLeoHomes  YouTube, where he shares insights into everything custom home building to empower viewers to be more equipped to tackle their own projects.

Scott Gilmour: Business Insights | From Scrappy Startup To THRIVING Business

Scott Gilmour helped take APEX Surety & Insurance Ltd from a scrappy startup to a thriving insurance business.  This is his story. In this episode of Winning in Winnipeg, I speak with Scott Gilmore, founding partner of Apex Surety and Insurance. Scott shares his transformative journey from corporate law to the insurance industry, recounting his many failures and insights along the way. Scott shares his experience managing large construction projects, launching APEX during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of strong client relationships.  He also reflects on family dynamics, the business landscape in Winnipeg, community growth, and offers advice for young professionals. Scott is an incredibly intelligent and scrappy entrepreneur whose insights about startups, entrepreneurship, insurance, city planning and the evolving market in Winnipeg are invaluable!  Enjoy the conversation! Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast for more incredible conversations with the BEST in Winnipeg!   // CHAPTERS // 00:00:00 - Take Risks While You're Young 00:00:26 - Introducing Scott Gilmour 00:04:05 - APEX Surety & Insurance 00:06:47 - Time in Toronto 00:07:56 - Growing APEX From the Ground Up 00:14:20 - Why Law and Why Insurance? 00:31:20 - The Hardest Part of Starting VS Running 00:38:44 - Biggest Results 00:45:44 - Common Misconceptions about Insurance 01:01:05 - Biggest Failures 01:02:03 - Advice to Younger Entrepreneurs 01:10:50 - Managing the Work/Life Balance 01:20:08 - Location of Clients 01:21:54 - The Firefighter Life 01:24:25 - The Future of Winnipeg 01:33:08 - Clients Outside of Winnipeg 01:35:45 - Biggest Personal Influences 01:38:03 - The Value of Winnipeg 01:42:48 - Contact Scott Gilmour!   \\ GUEST LINKS \\ Website: https://www.apexsurety.ca/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/scott-gilmour-apex-surety   ******************** FOLLOW THE WINNING IN WINNIPEG PODCAST! Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast  for more!   \\ SOCIAL \\ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinninginwinnipegpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@winninginwinnipeg?_t=8bgg2yE4MKL&_r=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winninginwinnipeg?mibextid=LQQJ4d YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS1VVdejoxRlh2HXkw3UoA   \\ LISTEN \\ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ZTEyelsxoSO5gH2OArmVg?si=6ad88429dffe46ea Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-winning-in-winnipeg-podcast/id1639621311 IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-winning-in-winnipeg-bu-87292041/ Podbean: https://wpgbusiness.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS1VVdejoxRlh2HXkw3UoA   @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast  your premier business podcast, featuring great conversations with local entrepreneurs, business owners, and other celebrities who are absolutely killing it!  Learn who they are, and what makes them tick, and get an inside look into the ins and outs of their unique industries.   Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast  so you don't miss a single episode!   \\ EMMETT LEO HOMES \\ Dan Nagy is the founder of Emmett Leo Homes, a luxury custom home-building company in Winnipeg, Manitoba.  He is also the face of  @EmmettLeoHomes  YouTube, where he shares insights into everything custom home building to empower viewers to be more equipped to tackle their own projects.