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EP333 From Olives to Ownership - Finding Purpose in Entrepreneurship

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Content provided by Colleen O'Connell-Campbell, Colleen O, and Wealth Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Colleen O'Connell-Campbell, Colleen O, and Wealth Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

In this episode, Colleen O'Connell-Campbell sits down with Elizabeth Kilvert, the founder and owner of The Unrefined Olive, an award-winning olive-oil and balsamic tasting bar in Ottawa.

Elizabeth shares how she transitioned from a career in environmental policy to running a thriving retail business rooted in quality, sustainability, and community connection. She and Colleen unpack the realities of small-business ownership - from managing risk and growth to understanding what a "cash-rich" exit looks like when your brand is deeply personal.

Key Highlights

From public service to entrepreneurship: How Elizabeth took a leap from government to business ownership and built a loyal following from scratch.

Lessons in resilience: The role of adaptability and creativity when facing economic changes, global supply-chain shifts, and market pressures.

Community over competition: Why Elizabeth believes relationships - not just revenue - define a business's long-term success.

Defining legacy as a founder: What it means to build something that reflects your values, supports local economies, and still allows you to plan for the next chapter.

Preparing for transition: Elizabeth's reflections on creating optionality - how to design a business that can run, evolve, or sell on your own terms.

🎧 Tune In To Learn

  • How to apply a mission-driven lens to small-business ownership

  • Why emotional connection can still align with financial value

  • What founders can do early to create transferable, resilient businesses

If you're an entrepreneur who wants to grow your company with both heart and value, this episode is for you.

💬 Connect with Colleen

If you're a Canadian business owner planning your own cash rich exit, it's never too early to start.

Connect with host Colleen O'Connell-Campbell on LinkedIn

Request a complimentary Wealth Gap Analysis to see where you stand on your exit timeline

🎧 Subscribe and Share

If you enjoy this conversation, please: ⭐ Leave a 5-star review 🔁 Share the episode with a business owner who needs to hear it 🎙 Follow The Cash Rich Exit Podcast for more insights from founders, investors, and exit experts

  continue reading

102 episodes

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Manage episode 517696695 series 2426800
Content provided by Colleen O'Connell-Campbell, Colleen O, and Wealth Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Colleen O'Connell-Campbell, Colleen O, and Wealth Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

In this episode, Colleen O'Connell-Campbell sits down with Elizabeth Kilvert, the founder and owner of The Unrefined Olive, an award-winning olive-oil and balsamic tasting bar in Ottawa.

Elizabeth shares how she transitioned from a career in environmental policy to running a thriving retail business rooted in quality, sustainability, and community connection. She and Colleen unpack the realities of small-business ownership - from managing risk and growth to understanding what a "cash-rich" exit looks like when your brand is deeply personal.

Key Highlights

From public service to entrepreneurship: How Elizabeth took a leap from government to business ownership and built a loyal following from scratch.

Lessons in resilience: The role of adaptability and creativity when facing economic changes, global supply-chain shifts, and market pressures.

Community over competition: Why Elizabeth believes relationships - not just revenue - define a business's long-term success.

Defining legacy as a founder: What it means to build something that reflects your values, supports local economies, and still allows you to plan for the next chapter.

Preparing for transition: Elizabeth's reflections on creating optionality - how to design a business that can run, evolve, or sell on your own terms.

🎧 Tune In To Learn

  • How to apply a mission-driven lens to small-business ownership

  • Why emotional connection can still align with financial value

  • What founders can do early to create transferable, resilient businesses

If you're an entrepreneur who wants to grow your company with both heart and value, this episode is for you.

💬 Connect with Colleen

If you're a Canadian business owner planning your own cash rich exit, it's never too early to start.

Connect with host Colleen O'Connell-Campbell on LinkedIn

Request a complimentary Wealth Gap Analysis to see where you stand on your exit timeline

🎧 Subscribe and Share

If you enjoy this conversation, please: ⭐ Leave a 5-star review 🔁 Share the episode with a business owner who needs to hear it 🎙 Follow The Cash Rich Exit Podcast for more insights from founders, investors, and exit experts

  continue reading

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