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In this week’s episode of the SAYless doMORE podcast, we dive into the world of Owen Barr, a driven University of Guelph student and entrepreneur. Owen reveals how his university journey—from joining clubs and competing in case competitions to launching a business—shaped his path. Learn his strategies for networking, staying organized, and why he thinks that working with strangers can sometimes be more effective than working with friends. If you’re looking for a dose of entrepreneurial inspiration, this is the episode for you.

•Owen speaks about what his family is up to, mentioning that his brother plays for the Phil and how they all grew up playing hockey

•Shares the story of how he met his business partner

•Talks about the gutter-cleaning side of their business

•Owen explains how he stays organized as an entrepreneur

•Discusses embracing and learning the sales aspect of entrepreneurship

•Gives an example of how their sales efforts started in the early days

•Shares what helped their business build returning clients—such as beating competitors’ prices and consistently doing a good job

•Mr. Barr talks about how he deals with low-ball offers and the art of finessing clients

•Owen explains what a case competition is and gives an example of competing in one

•Talks about networking and creating a team for competitions

•Breaks down how university clubs work, including joining consulting and investment clubs

•Owen Barr speaks on the importance of gaining experiences early on

•Discusses his belief in getting the job done on a professional level, explaining why he feels working with friends is less effective than working with strangers

•Shares how he handles disagreements within a group, while highlighting the positive side of conflict in teamwork

•Talks about his focus on personal growth and why he takes competitions seriously

•Owen gives tips for competing in case competitions—emphasizing preparation, knowing your work, and speaking with confidence

•Mr. Barr explains how he budgets his time and the steps he takes to stay on track

*•Owen shares what he values about university—calling it a “big network”—and stresses the importance of extracurricular activities

*•Gives advice for freshmen: take advantage of opportunities, stay focused, and move toward your goals as quickly as possible

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