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Today’s guests share their road to success as entrepreneurs and leaders in the restaurant business. Brad Houghton is owner and president of Eatz Enterprises, a franchise group for Moxies restaurants. He can add podcast co-host to his impressive list of accomplishments, as he takes the reins in our conversation with Mike Del Buono. Mike is managing owner of Burnley Place Hospitality Inc. and restaurants King + Bannatyne, Second Spot and Nola. Listen in to learn about Mike’s Top Chef connection and more in this entrepreneurial feature. Read the full show notes at vexxit.com.

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What do the Coca-Cola logo and The Beatles classic, Let it Be, have in common? 

They’re both pieces of intellectual property, or IP. 

You don’t have to have an internationally known brand or music group to own IP. Chances are, you already do. On today’s episode, Silvia de Sousa, Lawyer at TDS Law, fills us in on what IP is, how and why to protect it, and how to save — and make — money while you’re at it. Visit vexxit.com for the full show notes.

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As your own boss, when the receipts and invoices pile up, you might think, "I’ll get to it later." You are busy running a company, after all. With guest Paul Van Walleghem CPA, accountant at Lazer Grant LLP, we talk about why staying on top of your finances makes good business sense (aside from saving you the hassle of tackling that growing pile eventually). 

Listen in as Paul shares practical tips on how to manage the numbers side of your business, from the time your company launches until it’s established and beyond. Visit vexxit.com for the full show notes. 

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Employers can agree that a safe return to work is necessary, but the topic of mandatory vaccinations is a controversial one. We look at the rights and responsibilities held by employers and employees, along with the role government has played in the vaccination debate. We also address the effects of the pandemic and the silver linings that have come out of it. Joining our discussion today is Nicole Stewart, Vice President of Human Resources at Payworks and Bram Strain, President and CEO of the Business Council of Manitoba. Visit vexxit.com for the full show notes.

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As an employer, it’s necessary to expect the unexpected. Whether it’s an employee’s sudden health issue or a global pandemic, you need to know how to handle it—and fast. Having the right policies in place can help. So can a labour and employment lawyer. In this episode, we talk to celebrated Canadian labour and employment lawyers, Dany Théberge and Devin Wehrle, for their take on adapting during unprecedented times. Visit vexxit.com for the full show notes.

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If you’ve ever had that nagging feeling that you don’t belong, you’re not alone. It’s called imposter syndrome, and it affects even the most successful CEOs and celebrities (Tina Fey and Michelle Obama, to name a couple).

Our guest on today’s podcast, Marina Byezhanova, is no stranger to imposter syndrome. She shares with us how she managed the imposter syndrome that weighed on her and how she helps her clients do the same. An entrepreneur, global speaker, show host and branding expert, Marina also gives us invaluable tips on how to build our brands through social media and beyond. Visit vexxit.com for the full show notes. 

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Employment agreements protect your interests — and those of your employees — from day one. In this week’s podcast, we get Fillmore Riley LLP Partner, Celia Fergusson’s take on why you need a solid employment agreement and what it should include. Visit vexxit.com for the full show notes.

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In this episode, Todd Andres, partner at Pitblado Law, speaks about the delicate balance of terminating an employee and how a small investment towards legal advice before you terminate an employee’s position can save you substantial time and money down the road. Visit vexxit.com for the full show notes.

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They’re not among the favourite topics of conversation for most couples, but prenups have a lengthy list of benefits. Partner at Stevenson Hood Thornton Beaubier, Kim Visram, likens them to house insurance.  

“We want that house insurance in place in case there is a fire,” she says. We hope to never experience a fire, but having insurance makes the unexpected a tiny bit more tolerable. These agreements are your insurance, should the unexpected ever happen in your personal relationship. We talked with Kim about what they entail and why they need to be addressed, especially if you own or have a stake in a business. Visit vexxit.com for the full show notes.

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In this episode, investment veteran Jen Snyder dives into the critical importance of building positive relationships and how exactly that factors into your success. Jen is the President of two companies led by all-female teams, Doyenne Financial Ltd., a portfolio management firm licensed in Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, and Doyenne Insurance and Estate Planning Ltd. licensed in Manitoba and Ontario. Read the full show notes at vexxit.com.

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