A podcast all about Rhode Island college sports. We discuss URI, Providence, Bryant, and Brown.
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Navigating Canadian Business Regulations: What’s Required, What’s Optional, and What Could Cost You We explore government-imposed rules (at the local, provincial, and federal levels), industry regulations, and voluntary compliance measures. Learn what Canadian businesses are doing to stay compliant, competitive and leverage voluntary standards to build trust and credibility.
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Service Evolution is the ultimate destination for America's service industry leaders. We provide the insight and advice you need to advance in your career, learn new skills, and advance in the service industry. Our podcasts feature interviews with industry experts, advice from successful leaders, and inspiring stories of success. Whether you're at the beginning of your journey or looking for ways to further your success, Service Evolution is here to help you take the next steps toward succes ...
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The Health Project podcast is a fun, science backed and visionary look into health, happiness and fitness. Jed shares his knowledge along with an extensive list of knowledgeable guests on everything health, fitness, nutrition and mental wellbeing. There is no limits here as subjects of weight loss, heart disease, cancer , sex, muscle hypertrophy, entrepreneurship, lifestyle and countless other health related topics are discussed and the insights you get here will enable you to transform your ...
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Creative Spirits Unleashed is about becoming more of who you really are by changing your relationship with mistakes, pressure and criticism and adding more balance to your life.
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Becoming aware of our biases and moving them from implicit, (unknown) to explicit, (known) is only the first step. To deconstruct our past biased experiences and not have them impact our present experiences we have to find the origination point of the bias. The origination point is the place where we had an experience or were given a narrative about a small group of people that we extrapolated to a larger group. The origination point is key because it is the point of healing and understanding.
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Beyond the Shop Floor: Living LEAN in Manufacturing
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30:47Send us a text This is the audio version of the Sidney Breakfast Club - After Hours YouTube deep dive. Our guests: Jim Lowe is a manufacturing leader at Bailey Electronics, Ray Brougham runs Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada, and Mike Viala owns Viala Technologies. They talk about using lean methods to make work easier and businesses stronger. They ex…
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The Role of HR in Employee and Employer Support with Maria Johnson
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19:53Summary In this episode of Service Evolution, host Jim Robinson dives deep into the transformative power of human resources with none other than the three-time MVP award-winning HR powerhouse, Maria Johnson. With her remarkable approach to hiring and fostering a culture rooted in compassion and values, Maria is changing the game in the corporate wo…
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Beyond Therapy: Executive Coaching, Ethics, and Midlife Change with Antonia Medeiros
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40:28Send us a text Antonia Medeiros is an executive life coach and author who coaches people through big life changes in her coaching business. She talks about the ethics and standards in coaching, the difference between coaching and therapy, and how small actions over time can create real change. Antonia also explains her work with girls’ education in…
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From Employee to Entrepreneur: Coaching Full-Time and Loving It
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25:32Summary In this episode of Service Evolution, host Jim Robinson is joined by Lori Prust, owner and coach at SOAR Clarity, a company on a mission to help women recognize their worth, live in their strengths, and recognize their blind spots, leading to more joyful and focused lives. SOAR’s vision is to foster a new trend of unconventional women, help…
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Building the Employer of Choice: Skilled Trades Recruitment with Maki Morriss
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30:26Send us a text Maki Morriss, the founder and CEO of Riverstone Management Ltd., talks about helping construction and manufacturing companies find the right people. She walks through the rules around licensing, foreign worker permits, and checking trade tickets so companies stay safe and legal. Maki also covers how things like wages, culture, and so…
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Vendor Relationships: How to Get the Best Service at the Best Price
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18:01Summary In this episode of Service Evolution, host Jim Robinson discusses the importance of building strong vendor relationships and how to maximize these partnerships for better service and pricing. He emphasizes the need for clarity in communication when selecting facility service providers. By being crystal clear about your needs and expectation…
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Beyond Borders: Olga Radutsky on Safe and Smart Medical Travel
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55:36Send us a text Olga Radutsky is a health and wellness facilitator and the founder of Estedica Global Wellness, who talks about how she connects people and companies with top medical, dental, and wellness providers around the world. She explains the benefits of medical travel, how her company ensures quality and safety, and the different programs av…
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No Excuses Leadership: Overcoming Limits in Life and Business with Kyle Maynard
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37:07Summary In the latest episode of Service Evolution, host Jim Robinson sits down with Kyle Maynard, a world-class athlete, entrepreneur, motivational leader, and author. Born a quad amputee, Kyle’s arms end at the elbows and his legs at the knees, but his limitless determination has propelled him to incredible heights, like becoming a top high schoo…
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Building Leadership Anchored in Values with Aaron Walker Part 2
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27:56Summary In this part two episode of Service Evolution, Jim Robinson welcomes back Aaron Walker for a deeper dive into leadership that transcends profit, provoking thought around what it truly means to lead a life anchored in values. Aaron shares his journey to discovering the five pillars: personal, professional, relational, spiritual, and financia…
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Mastering Success and Significance: Insights from Iron Sharpens Iron’s Aaron Walker Part 1
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44:52Summary In the latest episode of Service Evolution, host Jim Robinson welcomes Aaron Walker for a deep dive into the intersection of business, family, faith, and personal growth. With forty-seven years of entrepreneurial experience and as the founder of Iron Sharpens Iron Brotherhood (ISI), Aaron shares his remarkable journey from financial success…
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#100 Celebrating the 100th Episode of The Creative Spirits Unleashed Podcast
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1:52:04I have just released the 100th episode of the Creative Spirits Unleashed Podcast. For most of the 99 episodes of this podcast, I have been your host. In this episode, the tables are turned. This time, it’s me answering some thought provoking, and in at least one case, tear-inducing questions asked by Stevie Delahunt. Here’s how this episode came to…
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Innovation in Sales for the Trades: Balancing Technology with Human Connection
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23:46Summary In the latest episode of Service Evolution, host Jim Robinson and his guests, Neil McQuiston and Skyler Coffey, unpack what’s changing and what’s working in the world of sales for the trades industry. One of the biggest takeaways from their conversation is that embracing new technology isn’t just a trend, it’s a necessity. Jim emphasizes ho…
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Fostering Trust and Long-Term Partnerships in Facility Maintenance Sales
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21:34Summary In the latest episode of Service Evolution, host Jim Robinson and his guests, Neil McQuiston and Skyler Coffey, explore one of the most crucial facets of facility maintenance sales: building genuine, lasting partnerships through trust. The conversation unveils actionable strategies that elevate relationships beyond transactions, exploring h…
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Building a Winning Sales Culture: Collaboration, Resilience, and Team Success
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17:20Summary In the latest episode of Service Evolution, Jim Robinson, Neil McQuiston, and Skyler Coffey, come together to tackle one of the most critical and often overlooked elements of sales success: building a winning sales culture. The conversation kicks off with each speaker sharing what sales culture means to them. Neil emphasizes that it’s about…
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My guest for this episode is Carolyn Swinton, who is an Executive Coach and consultant, and who also happens to be one of my former clients. We worked together years ago when she was the Chief Nursing Officer of a large hospital organization. We’ve stayed in touch over the years, and more than once, after we had a meaningful conversation, I hung up…
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Beyond Symptoms: A Conversation with Dr. Kyle Maynard of Horizons Holistic Health
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32:01Send us a text Dr. Kyle Maynard is a naturopathic doctor and co-owner of Horizons Holistic Health Clinic in Victoria, who talks about what naturopaths do, how their approach is different from regular doctors, and the rules they have to follow. Dr. Maynard also shares stories about helping patients and explains some of the treatments he offers. Epis…
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What No One Teaches You About Leadership in the Trades
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12:19Summary In the latest episode of Service Evolution, Jim Robinson pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to be a leader in the trades, a topic rarely explored with such honesty and depth. With more than forty years of industry experience, Jim goes beyond the typical leadership advice to address the hard truths and subtle nuances that define …
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Ep. #62 - Health & Longevity Ft. Kyle Hulsebus
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56:49In this episode of The Origination Point Podcast, Bill is joined by Kyle Hulsebus, a third-generation chiropractor, for a conversation about health and longevity. Together, they explore the tension between chasing quick fixes and committing to sustainable, long-term practices that actually make a difference. Tune in for insights on building healthi…
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Trust on the Line: FINTRAC Fines and Real Estate Shakeups
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22:26Send us a text Shawn dives into news stories on recent FINTRAC penalties for gambling organizations and scandals in the Canadian real estate industry. Find out what the buzz is about at British Columbia Lottery Corporation, Canadian National Exhibition Casino, and the regulators Real Estate Council of Ontario and Real Estate Council of Alberta with…
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Leading Under Pressure and Building Strong Teams with Josh Foliart
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35:28Summary In the latest episode of Service Evolution, host Jim Robinson sits down for a second session with leadership expert Josh Foliart to dive deep into what it truly takes to lead under pressure. Their conversation is a masterclass in practical leadership, offering both seasoned executives and emerging leaders invaluable tools for self-awareness…
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#98 Tik Maynard: Starting in the Middle
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1:35:03My guest for this episode of the podcast is Tik Maynard. If you follow Road to the Horse, known as the world championship of colt starting, you know him as the winner of the last two years. Besides that distinction, he is a 3 day event rider, clinician, and horse trainer. Yet,Tik shared a very simple bio about himself: Author of two books. Father o…
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Ep. #61 - Finding the ‘Why’: The Origination Point Framework
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30:25Welcome back to a new episode of The Origination Point Podcast. This week, Bill speaks directly to new listeners and introduces the framework from his book Finding the Origination Point. He explores how understanding our personal origination points in bias helps us uncover the “why” behind our perspectives and choices, and why that awareness is so …
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Dean Bennett, Founder of Compu-Tek Computer Services – Business-Class IT, Data Security & Building Trust in Victoria
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50:18Send us a text Dean Bennett, the founder of Compu-Tek Computer Services in Victoria, shares his experience helping businesses with computer security, backups, and IT support. Dean discusses the importance of regular computer maintenance, strong passwords, and using professional antivirus and backup solutions. Shawn and Dean also talk about what to …
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Building Trust and True Influence in Leadership with Josh Foliart
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31:22Summary In the latest episode of Service Evolution, host Jim Robinson sits down with Josh Foliart, founder of Multiply Global, to discuss the real foundation of leadership and what it takes to be a truly influential leader. From humble beginnings and a desire to be a football coach, Josh shares how mentorship, faith, and pivotal life experiences sh…
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NFL Player to Franchise Owner: Leadership and Entrepreneurship Lessons with Brett Goode
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39:35Summary In the latest episode of Service Evolution, host Jim Robinson sits down with former NFL long snapper and Super Bowl champion Brett Goode for a powerful conversation about life after football, transitioning to entrepreneurship, and the importance of building a winning culture—on and off the field. Brett’s story is one of perseverance and ada…
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John Juricic - Kickoff: Live Industry Talks from the Peninsula – Business, Tariffs & Innovation
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20:29Send us a text This is This is an audio version of the very first Sidney Breakfast Club - After Hours livestream from YouTube with my co-host, John Juricic talking about starting this new live stream series focused on business and industry on the peninsula. We discuss the history and activities of the SBC and how local businesses are dealing with b…
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Celebrating 40 Years of Consistently Great Service at CGP
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15:53In this special 40th Anniversary episode of the Service Evolution podcast, Jim Robinson takes listeners on a heartfelt journey through his entrepreneurial story and the founding of CGP. Starting from humble beginnings, Jim recounts how as a child, necessity drove him to learn hands-on repair skills that ultimately shaped his destiny. By the age of …
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Jim McCaughan, Professional Services Support Advisor BCREA
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15:18Send us a text Jim McCaughan is a Professional Services Support Advisor with the British Columbia Real Estate Association. Jim shares his journey from working in his family's furniture business to becoming a leader in real estate and discusses the many changes and challenges in the industry. They also talk about community growth, housing issues, an…
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Revolutionizing Fieldwork: How LiveSwitch Brings Video Tech to Construction with James Hatfield
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26:26Summary In the latest episode of Service Evolution, host Jim Robinson sits down with James Hatfield, the chief revenue officer at LiveSwitch, to explore innovative solutions that are simplifying operations for service businesses. Whether you’re in contracting, facility management, or leading large teams across multiple locations, this episode is pa…
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#97 Stevie Delahunt: Balancing Fear and Confidence in Endurance Sports
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2:02:09My guest for this episode is Stevie Delahunt, returning for the 3rd time. We spoke about this time last year, after she finished the endurance race known as Tevis a 100 mile endurance ride on the Western States Trail in California. This ride is legendary, with only 39% of the entrants completing the full race this year. Stevie was one of those ride…
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Lauren Knight, Mortgage Broker with Knight Mortgages
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34:22Send us a text Shawn talks with Lauren Knight, a mortgage expert from Victoria, about her job helping people get mortgages. Lauren shares how she finds the best deals for her clients and what makes her work special compared to banks. They discuss important rules and challenges in the mortgage industry and how Lauren supports her clients every step …
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Marketing in the Trades: Smart Strategies & Trade Show Wins with Sarah Williams
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28:53Summary In the latest episode of Service Evolution, host Jim Robinson sits down with powerhouse marketer and marketing director of IDIQ, Sarah Williams, to unravel the unique challenges and strategies for marketing in the trades. With decades of industry experience and a proven track record, Sarah delivers a goldmine of actionable insights for busi…
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Rajkumar Padmawar, Founder and CEO of ASAsoft® and Advisory Committee Member at the World Trade Centre–Vancouver
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30:10Send us a text This is an audio version of the Sidney Breakfast Club - After Hours livestream from YouTube with my co-host, John Juricic. In this episode from YouTube, Going Global: Practical Trade Insights for SMEs we talk with Rajkumar Padmawar, who leads ASAsoft® and helps at the World Trade Center Vancouver, about how local companies can grow b…
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Exploring the Future of Fire Safety and Tech Advancements with JC Mosquera
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30:10Summary In the latest episode of Service Evolution, host Jim Robinson dives into the evolving world of fire protection with JC Mosquera, President and CEO of National Fire Protection. This insightful conversation uncovers how cutting-edge technology and AI are poised to transform fire safety as we know it. JC, a seasoned expert with humble beginnin…
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#96 Kyle Pertuis: Unlocking Leadership Potential and Cultural Growth
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1:14:48My guest on this episode of the podcast is Kyle Pertuis of Mindfit Coaching. Kyle and I have known each other for at least 25 years, first meeting in Lake Lure when he was in the hospitality business. Now he is a coach, and I was intrigued to hear what he’s been up to in the last decade or so, and what drove him to make such a huge career shift. In…
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Jeffrey Denissen of Profit Guard Consulting, a Certified Chief Financial Officer
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32:17Send us a text Jeffrey Denissen of Profit Guard Consulting Ltd. is a Certified Chief Financial Officer and business advisor in Victoria, BC, who helps small and medium-sized businesses with their finances and growth. In this interview, he talks about his experience helping business owners solve money problems, make smart decisions, and keep their c…
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Navigating IT Frustrations and Cybersecurity in a Digital World with Nathan Whittacre
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25:43Summary In part two of this episode of Service Evolution, Jim Robinson continues his deep-dive conversation with Nathan Whittacre, CEO of Stimulus Technologies. If you missed part one, it’s worth circling back! This follow-up builds on their discussion and delivers even more actionable insight for leaders trying to make sense of today’s rapidly cha…
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Ray Brougham of Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada Ltd.
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22:10Send us a text Ray Brougham is the president and CEO of Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada Limited, a company in Victoria, BC that specializes in CNC machining and contract manufacturing. In this interview, Ray talks about how he started the company, the industries they serve, and the importance of community and teamwork in manufacturing. He also discu…
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Thirty Years of Tech Evolution: Lessons from Stimulus Technologies with Nathan Whittacre
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32:04Summary In this episode of Service Evolution, Jim Robinson is joined by Nathan Whittacre, CEO of Stimulus Technologies, to explore the journey of building a tech-driven company from the ground up, the evolving landscape of AI, and the importance of authentic leadership. Nathan shares how his passion for technology, ignited as a teenager, became the…
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Tim Van Vliet of A New Dawn Red Light Therapy Clinic
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23:53Send us a text Tim Van Vliet, owner of A New Dawn Red Light Therapy Clinic in Langford, shares how he went from being a rugby coach and teacher to running a clinic for healing with red light. He explains the science of red light therapy, how it's different from tanning beds, and what new clients can expect. The episode also talks about how to find …
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Operations in Action: Serving Clients and Keeping Projects Moving
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29:09Summary In this episode of Service Evolution, Jim Robinson sits down again with Matt Hackett, Director of Operations at CGP, to peel back the curtain on what it means to keep projects—and people—moving in the world of service and construction. This isn’t just about fixing problems; it’s about reassuring, communicating, and building trust with clien…
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John Espley, Founder of the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre
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36:49Send us a text This is an audio version of the first Sidney Breakfast Club - After Hours livestream from YouTube with my co-host, John Juricic. In this episode, John Espley, who started the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre, shares how his new community farm is helping people grow their own food in Victoria. He discusses the barriers like hi…
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#95: Hannah Betts: Facing Fear; Lessons from a Stuntwoman
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1:37:15My guest for this episode is Hannah Betts, Hollywood Stuntwoman, Professional Skydiver and more. If you watched the Superbowl this year, you saw Hannah land in a cruise ship swimming pool after jumping out of a helicopter. She shares some of the behind-the-scenes magic from that commercial, as well as some of the scarier stunts she’s done for other…
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Giving Back: How RFMA GIVES Is Transforming Communities
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29:27Summary In this episode of Service Evolution, Jim Robinson is joined by Debi Kensell from the Restaurant Facility Management Association (RFMA) to dive deep into the powerful spirit of giving embodied by the RFMA Gives initiative. Debi shares the heartfelt origins of RFMA Gives, spotlighting how the board’s vision in 2010 transformed a traditional …
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#94 Julia Carpenter: The Two Step Way
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1:48:21My guest for this episode of the podcast is Julia Carpenter. This episode started unlike any other I’ve done. Julia read a passage from a non-published book she calls the Prologue to the Unwritten Memoir. The passage was a launching point for touching on many, many themes. Perhaps the most important was the theme of finding our true nature and purp…
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Behind the Job Title: The People and Culture at CGP with Matt Hackett
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25:40Summary In this episode of Service Evolution, Jim Robinson sits down with Matt Hackett, Director of Operations at CGP, for an inspiring conversation on leadership, overcoming adversity, and the power of company culture to unlock potential. Matt’s journey is a testament to resilience—rising from teenage homelessness to leadership through a mindset t…
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#93: Traveling with Bernie Harberts
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1:57:06My guest for this episode is Bernie Harberts. We covered so much ground in this podcast, much like Bernie has done for much of his life. When I say covering ground, that’s for real. Bernie has taken several cross country trips with his mules over the years, covering over 10,000 miles and 1,000 nights. In our conversation, he offers his hard-earned …
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Behind the Booths: Strategies for Conference and Trade Show Success with Neil McQuiston
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21:07Summary In this episode of Service Evolution, Jim Robinson and Neil McQuiston discuss the significance of attending industry conferences, focusing on the benefits of networking, building relationships, and the importance of being present and engaged during these events. In today’s fast-paced business environment, industry conferences are more than …
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#92 Dancing the Tightrope: Chapter 19 & 20: Back on THE Horse and Conclusion
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46:26This episode of the podcast is the last two chapters of Dancing the Tightrope. We have reached the end of the book! You might hear me be a little choked up at the end of this reading. There are so many layers to unpack as to why. First, when I started reading this book, I didn’t expect to get much further than Chapter 1. Just reading twenty whole c…
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#91: Dancing the Tightrope: Chapter 16, 17 & 18; Courage; Congruence, and Clarity
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1:04:47This episode of the podcast is Chapters 16, 17, and 18 of Dancing the Tightrope, the last of the self-awareness chapters, or as I call them the “C” chapters. In these chapters, we cover courage, congruence and clarity. Over and over again, I come back to these chapters to find what’s missing when I find myself stuck. My favorite quote from the Cour…
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