Episode 25 - Alain Menard - Green Beaver

Episode 25 - Alain Menard - Green Beaver

We’re excited to share this week’s episode featuring Alain Menard [https://www.linkedin.com/preload/], president of The Green Beaver Company [https://www.linkedin.com/preload/]. Alain brings a unique perspective to building a business, combining a scientific background with an entrepreneurial mindset. Over the years, he’s helped grow Green Beaver into a trusted Canadian brand known for its quality, innovation, and strong values. In this episode, Alain joins our host Jordi Wills [https://www.linkedin.com/preload/] to talk about the realities of growing a company — what it takes to scale thoughtfully, the discipline behind building the right processes, and why having a clear vision and plan is essential for long-term success. They also explore how staying grounded in your values can shape both your team and your brand as you grow. This conversation offers a candid look at the work behind sustainable growth and what it really means to build something that lasts.

Episode 24 - Lisa Major - Wills Transfer Limited

We’re excited to share this week’s episode featuring our very own Lisa Major, HR Manager at Wills Transfer Limited. Lisa brings a wealth of experience in talent strategy, leadership, and organizational development. As a seasoned professional and founder of Backstage Consulting, she’s passionate about helping teams operate more efficiently while building strong, values driven cultures. Her background working closely with executive leadership gives her a unique perspective on how great organizations truly function from the inside out. In this episode, they explore how core values at Wills Transfer go beyond statements and show up in the day to day work, influencing decisions, team dynamics, and long term growth. Lisa also shares valuable insight into the hiring process, what she looks for when bringing new people onto the team, why authenticity matters more than ever, and how aligning the right people with the right culture is key to building high performing teams. Whether you’re a leader, hiring manager, or someone looking to grow in your career, this conversation is full of practical takeaways and real world perspective.

Episode 23 - Steve Beauchesne - Family Enterprise Canada

In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Steve Beauchesne, CEO of Family Enterprise Canada, and a recognized leader in family business, entrepreneurship, and values‑driven growth across Canada. Steve brings a rare combination of perspective to this conversation shaped by decades of experience supporting family enterprises nationwide, and by his own entrepreneurial journey as the co‑founder of Beau’s All Natural. In this episode, Steve shares what it truly takes to build businesses that last across generations while staying aligned with purpose, people, and community. In this episode, we explore: * What makes family enterprises uniquely resilient and uniquely challenging * Leadership lessons from both advising and building family‑owned businesses * Governance, succession, and long‑term thinking in family enterprise

Episode 22 Bruce Raganold - Welch LLP

In this Episode Jordi Wills [https://www.linkedin.com/preload/] sits down with Bruce Raganold [https://www.linkedin.com/preload/], a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience helping businesses maximize the value of their accounting, tax, and advisory relationships. In this episode, Bruce shares his journey and insights from a career dedicated to helping organizations make smarter financial decisions, not just by providing services, but by becoming a true strategic partner. As he explains, real value is created when advisors move beyond compliance and take a proactive, connected, and forward thinking approach to business growth. Currently Director of Business Development for Welch LLP [https://www.linkedin.com/preload/], Bruce breaks down how leveraging strong professional networks, building trust based relationships, and connecting the right people at the right time can unlock meaningful growth opportunities for clients and partners alike.   This episode is packed with real world advice, valuable lessons, and actionable insights for entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals who want to get more from the relationships supporting their businesses.

Episode 21 Gloria Saccon - Smith School of Business Queen's University

Today, we sit down with Gloria Saccon, Director of Executive MBA Programs at the Smith School of Business, Queen’s University, to explore leadership, career growth, and the role of modern business education. Gloria shares insights from her career in academic leadership and her work supporting experienced professionals through MBA and Executive MBA programs designed for real‑world impact. From building collaborative, cohort‑based learning environments to helping leaders balance demanding careers with personal development, she discusses what it takes to develop strong, purpose‑driven business leaders. In this episode, Gloria talks about how MBA programs are evolving to meet today’s business challenges, why leadership development goes beyond technical skills, and what professionals should consider when thinking about the next step in their careers. If you’re an aspiring MBA candidate, an established leader, or someone focused on continuous growth, this conversation offers thoughtful insight and practical perspective.