In this episode of Glasgow Business Gameplan, host Stephen O'Donnell sits down with Andy, the visionary behind Athlete Focused. Andy shares his journey from a background in sports science to building a successful business. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and the power of team-driven growth. Andy discusses …

In this episode of Glasgow Business Gameplan, hosted by Stephen O'Donnell, we sit down with James Rooney, owner of AC Roofing & Cladding and a professional golfer. James shares invaluable insights into running a successful construction business, focusing on cash flow management, communication, and the importance of balancing growth. He also discuss…

In this episode of Glasgow Business Gameplan, host Simon O'Donnell interviews Simon Hannah, Managing Director of JW Filshill, a leading wholesale business in Scotland. Simon shares invaluable insights on how aligning company culture with business strategy drives success and empowers employees. He reflects on his leadership journey, emphasizing the …

Andrew Dobbie advises entrepreneurs to embrace authenticity and transparency in their business practices. He emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and one's values, which in turn helps build trust and loyalty among clients and employees. This episode provides valuable insights into the challenges and strategies of running a successful …

Gavin Mochan emphasises the importance of focusing your efforts in a startup. He highlights the challenge of balancing various aspects of the business, from market research to fundraising, and adapting to new responsibilities outside his previous expertise. Gavin's intrinsic motivation, driven by personal experiences, including the loss of his moth…

In this episode of "Glasgow Business Gameplan," Stephen O'Donnell interviews Poonam Gupta (OBE), the influential leader behind PG Paper. Poonam shares her invaluable advice: have a purpose and don't dwell on the negatives. She highlights her key learning on the importance of building relationships that will grow your business and emphasizes resilie…

Join Stephen O'Donnell in this episode of "Glasgow Business Gameplan" as he sits down with Alan Anderson, the leader of TSF Finance. Dive deep into Alan's journey and discover why managing cashflow is the cornerstone of any successful business. Alan shares his candid insights on the importance of cultivating the right culture and the persistent cha…

In this episode of "Glasgow Business Gameplan," Stephen O'Donnell interviews David MacNeil, the visionary leader of CastleBay Investments. David emphasises the importance of having a growth mindset and shares his key learning: having a clear purpose for the business. He also discusses the common challenge of underestimating the time and cashflow re…

In this episode of "Glasgow Business Gameplan," Stephen O'Donnell interviews Ev Foster from Keller Williams. Ev discusses the challenge of helping people understand that there's a different way to do things and shares the crucial insight that there indeed is a different way to approach business. Throughout the conversation, Ev emphasises the import…

In this episode of "Glasgow Business Gameplan," host Stephen O'Donnell interviews Alan McKee from MCM Solicitors. Alan shares his essential advice: always have a plan! He discusses the challenges of growing a team and transitioning to people management, emphasising the importance of having a great team around you and not going it alone. Alan also h…

In this episode of "Glasgow Business Gameplan," Stephen O'Donnell interviews Fiona Jackson, the inspiring force behind SalonWise. Fiona emphasizes the importance of keeping your standards high and shares her experience with the challenge of managing time when starting a business. Learn about her biggest insight: the necessity of having different re…

Ep. 36 features a conversation with prolific artist and chronicler of Toronto street life, Mr. Anthony Schofield. We discussed the turmoil that has been his life and how he uses his experiences to help other at risk people today. (Warning: Language)By David J. MacNeil

This is a teaser for Ep. 36. This episode features a conversation with prolific artist and chronicler of Toronto street life, Anthony Schofield. (Warning: Language)By David J. MacNeil

Episode 35 features a conversation with musician Adam "Tico" Hernandez. Adam is the guitarist and bandleader for country music sensation, Lauren Alaina.By David J. MacNeil

This is a teaser for Ep. 35. This episode features a conversation with musician Adam "Tico" Hernandez. Adam is the guitarist and bandleader for country music sensation, Lauren Alaina.By David J. MacNeil

Episode 34 features my conversation with retired NHL defenceman... and former childhood friend and neighbour, Adrian Aucoin.By David J. MacNeil

This is a teaser for episode 34 featuring my chat with retired NHL defenceman, Adrian Aucoin.By David J. MacNeil

Episode 33 features my chat with Ottawa promoter and former owner of the Legendary rock bars Zaphod Beeblebrox and Barrymore's, Eugene Haslam.By David J. MacNeil

This is a teaser for episode 33 featuring my chat with Ottawa promoter and former owner of the Legendary rock bars Zaphod Beeblebrox and Barrymore's, Eugene Haslam.By David J. MacNeil

This episode features a conversation with Moe Berg, the frontman for the iconic Canadian rock band, The Pursuit of Happiness.By David J. MacNeil

This is a teaser for the episode featuring the frontman for the iconic Canadian rock band The Pursuit of Happiness, Mr. Moe Berg.By David J. MacNeil

This episode features the long-awaited chat with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame deejay, and broadcast legend, Mr. David Marsden.By David J. MacNeil

This is a teaser for the long-awaited episode featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame deejay, and radio legend, Mr. David Marsden.By David J. MacNeil

Episode 30 features a chat with my friend, writer, director, producer, and Professor of Film and Television Production at Loyalist College, Mr. Paul Papadopoulos. We're going to shake it up a bit this episode, as Paul will be asking the questions, while I sit in the hot seat. This is the episode for those who have questions about moving to, as well…

This is a teaser for episode 30 featuring a chat with my friend, writer, director, producer, and Professor of Film and Television Production at Loyalist College, Mr. Paul Papadopoulos. We're going to shake it up this episode as Paul will be asking the questions, while I sit in the hot seat. Hope you tune in for episode 30!…

Episode 29 of COOL STORY with David J. MacNeil, features a chat with my friend, actor, entrepreneur, yoga instructor, and social media dynamo, Azra Valani.By David J. MacNeil

This is a teaser for episode 29 of COOL STORY with David J. MacNeil, featuring my chat with my friend, actor, entrepreneur, yoga instructor, and social media dynamo, Azra Valani.By David J. MacNeil

Episode 28 features a chat with my friend and longtime acting coach, actorJeff Seymour. We talked about his amazing career as an actor and his love for teaching up and coming new talent.By David J. MacNeil

This is a teaser for episode 28 featuring a chat with my friend and longtime acting coach, actorJeff Seymour. We talked about his amazing career as an actor and his love for teaching up and coming new talent.By David J. MacNeil

Episode 27 features my chat with entrepreneur, stand-up comedian, actor, writer, teacher, member of The Order of Canada, and the founder and CEO of the Yuk Yuks stand-up comedy club chain, Mr. Mark Breslin.By David J. MacNeil

This is a teaser for episode 27 featuring my chat with entrepreneur, stand-up comedian, actor, writer, teacher, member of The Order of Canada, and the founder and CEO of the Yuk Yuks stand-up comedy club empire, Mr. Mark Breslin.By David J. MacNeil

Episode 26 features my chat with my friend, and sometime Costa Rican neighbour, singer songwriter, Jerry Stamp. We chatted about his music career and the diagnosis that threatened it all.By David J. MacNeil

This is a teaser for episode 26 featuring my chat with my friend, and sometime Costa Rican neighbour, singer songwriter, Jerry Stamp. We chatted about his music career and the diagnosis that threatened it all.By David J. MacNeil

Episode 25 features my chat with my friend and former TV Ontario colleague, film critic, Thom Ernst. We sat down to chat about the childhood betrayal at the hands of his adoptive father that led him to decide to become an advocate for survivors of childhood trauma and abuse.By David J. MacNeil

This is a teaser for episode 25 featuring my chat with my friend and former TV Ontario colleague, Thom Ernst. We sat down to chat about the childhood betrayal at the hands of his adoptive father that led him to decide to become an advocate for survivors of childhood trauma and abuse.By David J. MacNeil

Episode 24 features a chat with my good friend and neighbour in Playas del Coco, Yves "Pepito" Malette. If you are interested in resources about moving to, and working in Costa Rica, Yves is your man.By David J. MacNeil

This is a teaser for episode 24 featuring my chat with my good friend and neighbour in Playas del Coco, Yves "Pepito" Malette. If you are interested in resources about moving to, and working in Costa Rica, Yves is your man.By David J. MacNeil

Episode 23 features a conversation with the iconic Muchmusic veejay, entrepreneur, author, songwriter, TV show host, influencer, mother, and friend to Moms everywhere, Erica Ehm.By David J. MacNeil

This is a teaser for episode 23 featuring my chat with with the iconic Muchmusic Veejay, entrepreneur, author, songwriter, influencer, TV show host, mother and friend to Moms everywhere, Erica Ehm.By David J. MacNeil

Episode 22 of COOL STORY with David J. MacNeil features a conversation with author Greg Oliver. We chatted about his brand new book, Who's the Man? Billy Van!By David J. MacNeil

This is a teaser for episode 22 featuring author Greg Oliver. We chatted about his brand new book, Who's the Man? Billy Van!By David J. MacNeil

Ep. 21 features a chat with a young man who was catapulted into the Canadian entertainment limelight at the age of 24 when he won the Muchmusic "Much Temp" contest and eventually became a veejay, and then later host at ET Canada. That gentleman of course is, Rick Campanelli.By David J. MacNeil

This is a teaser for Ep. 21. This episode features a chat with a young man who was catapulted into the Canadian entertainment limelight at the age of 24 when he won the Muchmusic "Much Temp" contest and eventually became a veejay, and then later host at ET Canada. That gentleman of course is, Rick Campanelli.…

Ep. 20 features a chat with Malcolm Hill who left his homeland of Australia in 2016 with his new wife Anisa to start a surf school in Costa Rica. Today Anisa and Malcolm have two sons, a successful business, and a new podcast about moving to Costa Rica. We chatted about all of that and much more.

This is a teaser for Ep. 20. This episode features a chat with Malcolm Hill who left his homeland of Australia in 2016 with his new wife Anisa to start a surf school in Costa Rica. Today Anisa and Malcolm have two sons, a successful business, and a new podcast about moving to Costa Rica.

Ep. 19 of COOL STORY with David J. MacNeil features an interview with my longtime friend and children's TV host, Gisele Corinthios. We chatted about Gisele's many years entertaining pre-schoolers on TV Ontario, as well as her brand new Youtube channel, The Gisele Mishmash.

Ep. 19 of COOL STORY with David J. MacNeil features an interview with my longtime friend and children's TV host, Gisele Corinthios. We chatted about Gisele's many years entertaining pre-schoolers on TV Ontario, as well as her brand new Youtube channel, The Gisele Mishmash.By David J. MacNeil

This is a teaser for Episode 19 of COOL STORY with David J. MacNeil. This episode features an interview with my longtime friend and children's TV host, Gisele Corinthios. We chatted about Gisele's many years entertaining pre-schoolers as well as her brand new Youtube channel, The Gisele Mishmash.