One of a kind. ColdStar Solutions leads with sustainable transportation innovation

One of a kind. ColdStar Solutions leads with sustainable transportation innovation

Author: Business Examiner May 18, 2022 Duration: 28:42

ColdStar Solutions is a Vancouver Island based grocery wholesaler, a transport company that specializes in hauling food products between Vancouver and all parts of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Vancouver Island, and the Gulf Islands of Georgia Strait and a public Cold Storage operation.


This interview covers the company's unique history, and their focus on sustainable innovation, including the upcoming launch of the first ever entirely electric, Made in Canada, 5 ton refrigerated transportation truck. It also covers the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, leadership lessons and much more.


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Kelly's Final 4:


Book: Beartown by Fredrik Backman.

Best advice: "Your goal as a leader is to figure out how to get your team to follow you out of the trenches when the bullets are flying."

App: Audible.

Favourite restaurants on Vancouver Island: The Collective Wine Bar & Kitchen and Wind Cries Mary


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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.
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