Marketing in the metaverse + entrepreneurial wisdom from Vancouver Island business leader

Marketing in the metaverse + entrepreneurial wisdom from Vancouver Island business leader

Author: Business Examiner January 11, 2022 Duration: 26:21

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Learn more about Evolution Business Marketing by visiting: www.evolutionbusiness.ca.

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There's a lot of noise in the business world, but real insight often comes from those actively building, leading, and navigating markets day by day. From the trenches, presented by the Business Examiner News Group, grounds itself in that very idea. Each monthly episode is a direct conversation with a business leader from somewhere across British Columbia's diverse economic landscape. You'll hear the unfiltered perspectives of founders, investors, and executives as they discuss not just their successes, but the tangible challenges and strategic decisions that define their journeys. This podcast moves beyond theory to explore the practical realities of entrepreneurship, investment trends within the region, and the news stories that actually impact local commerce. The dialogue is focused on substance, offering listeners a chance to learn from the experiences of peers and pioneers operating in the same environment. It’s a resource for anyone invested in the province's business community, providing actionable context and a deeper understanding of what drives growth and innovation right here. Tune in for candid interviews that feel more like a strategic briefing than a broadcast, all dedicated to the real work happening on the ground.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 87

From the trenches
Podcast Episodes
Episode 6 - Jay Cousins: RE/MAX Jay Cousins Realty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:24
Jay talks with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about his storied 30 year career in commercial real estate on the Island, what he's seeing and hearing from local organizations adapting to market challenges, person…
Episode 5 - Michelle Corfield: Corfield & Associates [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:08
Michelle talks with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about her diverse career, including pioneering an indigenous MBA at Simon Fraser University, BC's complex First Nation treaty history, and her significant accom…
Episode 4 - Stu Hopewell: Alair Homes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:35
Stu talks with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about the beginnings of Alair Homes, the decision to expand through a franchise model, operating the business in both Canada and the US during COVID-19, his manageme…
Episode 3 - Kristi Fairholm Mader: Scale Collaborative [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:04
Kristi talks with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about the newly launched 'Business Legacies Incubator' project administered by the Scale Institute Society, and funded by the Island Coastal Economic Trust.Learn…
Episode 1 - Brad Bailey: Colliers International [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:37
Brad talks with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about commercial real estate trends on Vancouver Island north of the Malahat.He speaks about some of the region's best areas to invest, how to position yourself as…