Best Chris Maier Podcasts (2025)

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342 A New Vivien Maier? 43:12

7h ago43:12

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! A mystery to solve! A collection of color slides and unprocessed film from the 1960s and 1970s was discovered in the 1980s. The images, separated from their photographer, were meticulously developed by two Bay Area historians. Recently they ran a kickstarter to help them fund the project …

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The Financial Compass: Navigating Business Success with a Fractional CFO 47:09

1d ago47:09

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Send us a text Rosco Graves, founder and CEO of Polaxis, shares his journey from corporate finance to entrepreneurship and explains how fractional CFO services can transform small business operations and profitability. • Building trust with clients starts with understanding their unique needs and personalities • The value of storytelling in financi…

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425: Think Like Me 1:01:25

1d ago1:01:25

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This week, the Maier's get together to discuss: The Met Gala, sickness, PAMDA concert, Bob turns 80, busy Sunday, Kentucky Derby, SOW, pop punk, and female led bands. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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424: Election Day 1:09:24

8d ago1:09:24

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This week, the Maier's get together on voting day to discuss: tired, The Masters, Kristin's birthday, early Easter, Vancouver, Flyover Canada, Stanley Park, city parking, SOW, election songs, and Billy Corgan's podcast. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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From B-1 Bombers to Data Analytics: Collin Graves' Journey 48:58

8d ago48:58

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Send us a text Collin Graves shares his journey from Air Force mechanic working on B-1 bombers to founding successful cloud computing and data analytics companies. He discovered his entrepreneurial path by identifying specific pain points for construction companies, creating cloud-based file-sharing solutions, and eventually building North Labs, wh…

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Holy Crap! The Untold Story of a Dog Poop Empire | Will Milliken 50:29

15d ago50:29

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Send us a text Will transformed his background in digital marketing to create a thriving dog waste removal business, turning a simple concept into a multi-million dollar enterprise within just a few years. His journey proves that finding underserved niches and applying sound business principles can create extraordinary opportunities even in seeming…

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423: Sibling Rivalry 1:10:59

22d ago1:10:59

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This week, the Maier's get together in the sunshine to discuss: Grease, Chocolate martini, blog recognition, sibling fights, bald spot, Syd in class, SOW, Canadian music community, and New Year's Eve at the WInnipeg Convention Centre. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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Building a Business that doesn't run you | Al Levi 45:25

22d ago45:25

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Send us a text Al Levy transformed his family's heating business into a multi-trade powerhouse spanning four generations by developing comprehensive systems, training programs, and clearly defined organizational structures. • Building operating manuals that defined processes objectively in writing • Creating a corresponding training center to trans…

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341 Price vs Pics 40:44

28d ago40:44

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! We live in a time of swiftly rising prices. Global supply chain issues, followed by high inflation and topped off with new trade tariffs - all have contributed to the increased cost of our artistic endeavours. So this week we talk about the impact that has on us all, not just our purchase…

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422: You F**ked Up 1:09:40

29d ago1:09:40

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This week, the Maier's get together to discuss: Canadian IPA, getting in trouble, responsibility differences, Conservative rally, City Council Election, SOW, and too long at the party. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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Behind the Scenes: Building a B2B Back Office Empire | Gabrielle Mills 54:53

29d ago54:53

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Send us a text Gabrielle Mills and her mother Chrissy took an unconventional path to entrepreneurship. After six years of searching for the perfect business model, they decided to invest in themselves instead of a franchise—starting what would become Sourced, a comprehensive back-office services company, from Chrissy's basement. What makes their st…

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340 Projects 53:40

1M ago53:40

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! What is the value of photography projects? How do they make us feel? How do they influence the world? Today we consider documentary, artistic, propaganda, family and other projects. How to start, how to finish and all things in between! Mentioned in the show:Gulag by Barry LewisGoodnight …

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421: Canada's Goose 1:02:33

1M ago1:02:33

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After a week off, the Maier's get together to discuss: pop, milestones, LARPing, empty homes, I Heart Radio, Scotch tasting, JJ, SOW, Spring playlist, and late 90's CanCon. Reach Us: @chrismaierbc @kmaemaier @hwywhoney [email protected]

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Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Business Survival | James Sanford 51:49

1M ago51:49

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Send us a text Your small business is vulnerable to cyber attacks whether you realize it or not. In this eye-opening conversation, IT expert James Sanford reveals the shocking truth that companies like yours face dozens of digital attacks daily—even if you're "just a handyman company" or small service business. James takes us through his journey fr…

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339 What To Buy? 44:11

1M ago44:11

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Following the Photo Show and a recent article in Amateur Photographer about swapping EF lenses for RF lenses, it's time to ask the question - what should we buy? Maybe a small LED light, or an anchor plate? A tripod? An enormous telephoto lens? It's different for everyone, of course, but …

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Scaling Your Business: When to Double Down and When to Hold Back | Karl Maier 44:34

1M ago44:34

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Send us a text Karl Maier didn't set out to become a business growth advisor. After studying economics and systems in college, he reluctantly joined his family's industrial distribution business—only to help scale it an impressive five times larger in just three years. That journey through entrepreneurship's trenches taught him lessons no classroom…

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338 The Photo Show 55:29

2M ago55:29

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Our annual report from The Photography and Video Show. This year the show moved to London which gave a little more room to move - and that turned out to be important because there were a lot of people there! So what did we see?... Mentioned in the show:Jeremiah's recent showPeakto media m…

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420: Why Are You So Intense? 1:05:39

2M ago1:05:39

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This week, the Maier's get together to discuss: bathroom reno, back to work, work/life balance, Schwann's, Conservative family, crossing the border, golf, SOW, Airhouse, and Spring playlist. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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Networking Your Way to Success | Luann Rushin 47:02

2M ago47:02

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Send us a text Luann Russian's entrepreneurial journey defies conventional wisdom about network marketing. A former pharmaceutical rep of the year, she left corporate life when her manager asked if she could "stay and be mediocre" while raising children. Twenty years later, her decision to join Arbonne has created both financial freedom and unexpec…

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419: Blowin' In The Wind 1:07:29

2M ago1:07:29

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This week, the Maier's battle the elements in order to discuss: the time change, Blueberry Muffin shot, Andor S2, community sports, bonspiels, the library, new Prime Minister, SOW, Canadian survival, and music theory. Reach Us: @kmaemaier.bsky.social @chrismaierbc.bsky.social @hwywhoney [email protected]…

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Inflation 2025: Navigating Tariffs and Rising Costs 27:11

2M ago27:11

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Send us a text What happens when your $3.50 breakfast sandwich suddenly costs $12.50? When your skilled workers demand $30/hour instead of $18? When your commercial lease jumps 50%? Welcome to the economic reality of 2025 – a landscape transformed by persistent inflation, potential tariffs, and permanently reset price expectations. This candid, unf…

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337 A Peculiar Camera 45:27

2M ago45:27

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Every once in a while, a new thing emerges that is different from the other things. A new expression of the thing that perhaps shows us how otherly things can be if we indulge in some beautiful foolishness. So it is with a smile of delight that this week we talk about the Sigma BF. Mentio…

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418: It"s All Ick 1:15:09

2M ago1:15:09

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This week, the Maier's get together to discuss: power struggle, anxiety, buy Canadian, speaking up, bedroom cleaning, flying, subtitles, SOW, history repeating, and Severance. Reach Us: @kmaemaier.bsky.social @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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The Business of Music: More Than Just a Dream | Jay Maurice 58:21

2M ago58:21

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Send us a text Step into the world of music entrepreneurship with our captivating discussion featuring Jay Maurice, founder of "Lessons in Your Home." In this episode, Jay shares the exhilarating journey of turning his passion for music into a successful nationwide business teaching music lessons. As he unfolds his story, listeners are invited to r…

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336 Flickr is 21 38:08

2M ago38:08

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Happy Birthday Flickr! It's not often we get the chance to celebrate the 21st birthday of one of our favourite online services - so we are very happy to indulge this week! And Flickr is celebrating with a 21-day challenge. What's YOUR favourite thing about Flickr? The friendly atmosphere?…

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417: Doomsday Portends 1:15:19

2M ago1:15:19

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This week, the Maier's get together after a week off to discuss: oarfish, Pistachio Martini, Valentine's dinner, sound on, painting the bathroom, maggots, 4 Nations Face Off, SOW, political punk, and a concert. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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Sales Mindset Mastery | Jacob Hicks 47:28

2M ago47:28

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Send us a text Sales is more than just closing a deal—it's about the mindset that drives your interactions with potential clients. In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Hicks to unpack the nuances of a successful sales mindset. We explore why understanding the value of every interaction can have a profound effect on your business growth. Jacob em…

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335 Appdate 47:39

3M ago47:39

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Time for a little lighthearted app talk. We all love a phone app for photography and many of us have more than a few. Whether it is for capture or edit or sharing, as a wise man wants said: there's an app for that! Apps mentioned in the show:XP4NCapcutPearlaHipstamatic ClassicLeica LuxPho…

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Chad Abel's Journey through Engineering to Entrepreneurship 48:41

3M ago48:41

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Send us a text From the Zoo to Wild is a book for entrepreneurs passionate about home services, looking to move away from corporate jobs. Chris Lalomia, a former executive, shares his path, discoveries, and tools to succeed as a small business owner in home improvement retail. The book provides the mindset, habits, leadership style, and customer-or…

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334 Through 44:46

3M ago44:46

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Today we shoot through the looking glass... and the drinking glass... and cellophane and anything else we can get our hands on. How can we choose and execute creative distortions in our images? How does it effect the impact of the image? And it's fun too! Picks of the week:Aperture Priori…

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Mastering Mindset: Transforming Negativity into Business Success with Ricky Kalmon 52:48

3M ago52:48

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Send us a text This episode dives into the power of mindset in business, exploring how our thoughts can hinder or help our success. Ricky Kalmon shares practical strategies to overcome self-doubt and foster a positive mindset, emphasizing ongoing personal growth and awareness are keys to achieving your goals. • Recognizing the importance of mindset…

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416: They Not Like Us 1:09:24

3M ago1:09:24

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This week, the Maier's get together to discuss: Winnie the Pooh, Screaming Orgasm, technology, Super Bowl, patriotism, fire alarms, SOW, Kendrick Lamar, and positive songs. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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333 Natural Helpers 46:16

3M ago46:16

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Capturing that image in your head can be hard at times right? But sometimes, mother nature herself gives you a glorious helping hand. So this week we are talking about how weather and environmental conditions can help you out, can influence your approach and ultimately get you a cracking …

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415: Tariff This 1:13:37

3M ago1:13:37

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This week the Maier's get together to discuss the ongoing craziness with their Southern Neighbour. Topics include: weather changes, RIP family and friends, new car, Titanic Lego, kitchen organization, SOW, Tariffs, and....WTF?! Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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[Revisiting] Maximizing Business Valuation and Exploring Growth Strategies with Rob Macklin 54:16

3M ago54:16

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Send us a text Rob Macklin KNOWS mergers and acquisitions having done over 200 of them. He shares his knowledge RIGHT OFF BAT! Here we go! Depending on your exit strategy or planning, you will need to structure your business and personal finances to make it easier for someone to ‘see’ how well you are performing. They are also looking for how to us…

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414: If She Don't Hawk Tuah... 1:04:57

3M ago1:04:57

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This week the Maier's get together towards the end of a loooong January to discuss: virtual golf, new piano, repeated phrases, making out, the router, granola, passport photos, SOW, and the language of music. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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Secrets of Scaling and Customer Service Mastery - Phil Risher Phlash Consulting 50:37

3M ago50:37

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Send us a text The podcast dives into using data analytics and AI in the home service industry, featuring Phil Risher, who shares actionable insights for improving visibility, conversion rates, and retargeting strategies. Listeners discover the importance of personalized customer engagement and learn how to optimize their business processes to driv…

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332 The Fires of Los Angeles 53:03

3M ago53:03

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! Our discussion of the Los Angeles fires and the impact they have had on people, community and the city at large. Jeremiah is close - thankfully not too close - and shares what it is like to live through these times and events. Mentioned in the show:Wikipedia page on the fires[Watch Duty a…

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413: Blue Monday 1:11:41

4M ago1:11:41

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This week, the Maier's get together on the saddest day of the year to discuss: dealing, depression equation, kitchen accidents, running, Inauguration Day, car accident, SOW, and balance. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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Transforming Business with Subscription Models: Insights from Stu McLaren 45:46

4M ago45:46

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Send us a text From the Zoo to Wild is a book for entrepreneurs passionate about home services, looking to move away from corporate jobs. Chris Lalomia, a former executive, shares his path, discoveries, and tools to succeed as a small business owner in home improvement retail. The book provides the mindset, habits, leadership style, and customer-or…

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412: It's Simple Math 1:20:10

4M ago1:20:10

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This week, the Maier's get together to discuss: book challenges, coming trends, French Kiss, LA fires, Skeleton Crew, TGL, Taylor trivia, SOW, listener email and more ABBA! Reach Us: @kmaemaier @hwywhoney @hwywhoney [email protected]

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Overcoming Slumps, Pizza Oven Transformations, and Southern Hospitality 37:18

4M ago37:18

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Send us a text Ever felt like you're at the top of your game but still battling feelings of inadequacy? After a month-long hiatus, I return with a candid reflection on navigating the rocky terrain of business setbacks, personal lows, and the facade of positivity. This episode offers a heartfelt journey through my holiday season slump, where Moana b…

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330 Into 2025 55:04

4M ago55:04

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! The days are getting longer again! Well, a little bit, if you live in the northern hemisphere. So it's a good time to look forward into 2025. What our your hopes and dreams? What photo projects are you looking forward to? It's the start of something new! Picks of the week:Gulag by Barry L…

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411: No More Resolutions 1:08:26

4M ago1:08:26

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This week, the Maier's get together post-New Year's to discuss: Oliver, 2024, NY Eve, World Jr's, PGA stuff, the doorbell, Sephora, SOW, back to school, and local artists. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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[Revisiting] How to Launch Your Business to the Stratosphere with Chris Hanks 1:01:34

4M ago1:01:34

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Send us a text On this episode of the Small Business Safari we welcome Chris Hanks! Did you know 11,000 businesses are started every hour in the U.S!? That is only one of Hanks's GOLD NUGGETS. We dive into this captivating discussion about leveling up you as a leader and your business. Hanks teaches us to learn the differences between a successful …

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[Revisiting] Revolutionizing Health Care Delivery - Dr. Brian Hill (HipNation) 1:04:28

4M ago1:04:28

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Send us a text Dr. Brian Hill is a practicing surgeon who saw the disconnect between healthcare quality and price increases and decided to offer a disruptive model that better aligns with health needs and healthcare offerings. He started HIPnation as an entrepreneur trying to disrupt an industry and offer an alternative to traditional healthcare pl…

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410: Christmas Hangover 59:14

4M ago59:14

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This week, the Maier's get together after a busy week of holiday cheer! Topics include: new mixer, Christmas Eve, Earls vs White Spot, Xmas lights, Hallmark, hockey pools, Reindeer Games, Geocaching, SOW, and the New Year. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]

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329 Medieval Music 40:45

4M ago40:45

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Watch this on video | Join us on Discord for more TFOP chat! shownotes This is an episode of The Future of Photography podcast with Adrian Stock@[email protected] (Mastodon)@Ade968 (Twitter)https://adrianstock.com/ (Home) Jeremiah Chechikhttps://linktr.ee/tinroof_studios Chris Marquardt@[email protected] (Mastodon)@chrismarquardt (T…

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409: COVID Christmas 1:08:43

4M ago1:08:43

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This week, the Maier's get together amidst an outbreak of COVID in the family. Topics include: Penticton airport, sickness spreads, Paxlovid, Christmas tradition, carolling at the Lakeside, Christmas' past, SOW, a different Christmas, and Christmas nostalgia. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney [email protected]…

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[Revisiting] Reshaping the Tech Industry With a Customer Experience Mindset 55:04

4M ago55:04

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Send us a text On this episode of the Small Business Safari we welcome Rich Sheridan! While his focus has always been around technology, his passion is actually process, teamwork and organizational design, with one inordinately popular goal: the Business Value of Joy! Rich goes in-depth on how he achieved these goals. So take a listen. I am sure an…

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