Behind Success

In this episode, Russ Starr, CEO and President of Trillium Gold joins me in a conversation. It was a more brief interview but educational nonetheless. We talk about Russ's early career, how he got to where he is today and some of the necessary career paths he took. Then, we dive deep into Trillium and talk about some of the things that have put them in a place of success. Hope you enjoy

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In the premiere episode of Behind Success season 2, I’m joined by Paul Dunstan, founder of Plenary Group. Plenary Group is the largest PPP company in North America. They are responsible for an over $16 billion portfolio. In this interview, Paul and I talk about his early career, what made him successful and how his company grew. Hope you enjoy!

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In the finale of season 1, I had the chance to interview Brian Paes-Braga, a renowned entrepreneur, and investor. Currently, Brian plays a lot of different roles, providing a leadership position in multiple companies. He helps companies like Nude Vodka Soda and Thunderbird Entertainment with financing and advice. However, his story starts far before all of this. Brian’s success started to emerge when he made a connection with Frank Giustra, a mogul of the mining industry. Brian had an idea to start a lithium company when electric vehicles were becoming increasingly popular and Giustra was there to back him up. In just two years, Brian and his partner Lucas were able to sell this company for just under $300 million, putting Brian on the map. To begin the interview, I ask Brian a few questions about his interest in business and how he shaped his career. Then, we move onto mentorship and building a team around Lithium X. Furthermore, we talk about what Brian is doing now and how he plays a role in different businesses. As mentioned previously, this episode will conclude the first season of Behind Success. I want to say thank you to all of my supporters who have listened and enjoyed some of my interviews, I really appreciate you all. To my guests, I am so honored to have had the opportunity to talk to you, I’ve learned so much from every single interview. Finally, I want to give a big shoutout to my cousin, Tommy Humphreys, my very first guest. I hope all my fans can join me in season 2, which will premiere just shortly after the new year. To make sure you catch it, go subscribe to my newsletter in the description for all the latest updates on what I’m doing. I just wanted to take a small break to focus on some other aspects of my life. Can’t wait to give you guys some much-improved audio in the new year but for now, I hope you enjoy this episode. Please feel free to share this episode on your social platforms if you enjoyed season 1!

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In today’s episode of Behind Success, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Philip Toleikis. Dr. Toleikis is the CEO of Sernova Corp, a regenerative medicine therapeutics company. Philip is a seasoned member in the biology industry, having received many degrees and multiple years of work experience. He first started his career at Angiotech Pharmaceuticals and then worked his way up to the Vice President position. Then, he left Angiotech to join Sernova, where he became the President and CEO. Since then, the company has flourished. In this interview, Philip and I begin talking about his career and how he was able to reach the CEO position at Sernova. Further along, we talk about leadership and how Sernova is different from other medical companies. I hope you enjoy this episode!

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In episode 13 of Behind Success, I interview Mike Jagger, founder of Provident Security, one of the largest security companies in British Columbia. Mike has lived in Vancouver his whole life and turned a tiny company that made him some money throughout college into a huge operation with multiple different services. He started out bouncing parties as security and through hardship and perseverance, was able to provide a near-perfect experience for his customers. Today, Provident Security does so many things in the security industry it’s hard to keep track of. To start the episode, Mike and I talk about how he started his company and what it looked like for the first few years. Further on, we dive deep into entrepreneurship and being a leader. Thanks for listening to this episode, I hope you enjoy it!

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In episode 12 of Behind Success, Tom Gradecak and I sit down and explore his career path and what led him to where he is today. Tom is one of the most successful realtors in Vancouver. He started out working for Remax and grew his client list to a point where he was able to expand and build his own offices. His new company was founded and has since flourished in the realtor market. At first, Tom and I talked about his start in the industry and why he was able to succeed. Then, we proceed to talk about entrepreneurship and some of the things he did to get his company out there. Further on, we dive deep into the conversation of selling real estate and some things that really help properties stand out. I hope you enjoy this episode!

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In episode 12 of Behind Success, I interview Bryan Slusarchuk, a mining financier and entrepreneur. Bryan has been in the resource industry for all of his career, having grown up in West Vancouver. He's seen it through all sorts of bull and bear markets. During one of these bear markets for the mining industry, Bryan and his team were able to find one of the largest gold deposits in history, all the way down in Papua New Guinea. Bryan saw the untapped potential in this area and purchased the mine when nobody else wanted to. That mine was turned into K92 Mining Inc, one of the most successful mining projects in the last decade with a market cap of over $1.6 billion. Asides from that, Bryan has continued to shine in this industry, with companies like Fosterville South Exploration and Turmalina Metals Corp. In this episode, Bryan shares with us all of us his tips for becoming a successful financier and entrepreneur. At first, we talked about Bryan's earlier career and how he went from stockbroker to entrepreneur. Then we continue and have a long conversation about entrepreneurship and networking. In that conversation, we talk about management teams, promoters, and timing! I hope you can enjoy this episode!

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In this episode, I interview Jessica Moorhouse. Jessica is what’s known as a “money expert” having provided valuable content and services for years. She started getting into the finance industry in 2011 and since then has created a brand all by herself. She has her own podcast, “The Mo’Money Podcast, and her blog which has been featured by the media multiple times. She’s been doing this for nearly a decade and knows everything about saving money and how to make the most out of her finances. Her blog is one of the largest in Canada and she has a large audience on almost every social media platform. She does courses, public speaking, and panels. She’s been able to grow her brand to one of the most known names in Canadian finance and it’s because of all the great work and content she provides. We start the podcast by talking about how her interest developed into a career and what that looked like. Then we continue on and talk about how she’s been able to grow her brand and get her face in front of the media. Lastly, we talk about her blog and podcast and how she was able to attract a large audience and make the most out of both. Thanks for tuning in, I hope you enjoy it.

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In episode #9 of Behind Success, I, Matthew Nelson, and David Garofalo sit down and have a conversation about the mining world. David is a premier name in the mining industry, having been at the helm of several major companies. Formally, he was the CEO of Goldcorp and Hudbay Minerals. Currently, he is running a precious metals fund with some Chinese Partners and is on the board of Great Panther Mining and GoldCorp. David has gained a lot of insight and wisdom over the years from being a leader in many fantastic companies. He has over 30 years in the industry and he is here today to share some of that with us. At first, we talk about how David’s career in mining came to be and some of the necessary steps he took to get to where he was today. As we talk about that, mentorship is mentioned a lot. David explains the importance of his many mentors and what he learned from them. Further on, we talk about some of the companies David has been a part of and their similarities and differences. Also, how David was able to achieve success within these companies. Continuing on, we talk about David’s management style and how it changed for larger vs smaller companies. As well, how David feels the need to engage with his employees and what he looks for within them. Lastly, David and I have a short discussion about promoters and the part they play in a mining company. 

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In episode 8, your host, myself, will be interviewing Chip Wilson. For those of you who don’t know Chip Wilson, he practically revolutionized the athletic wear industry. Before, people would wear their dirtiest and grossest clothes to the gym or an athletic event. Nowadays, you see people wearing a whole variety of comfy and stylish athletic gear. For example, track pants, sweats, endurance shirts, and so on. At the helm of this new wave of fashion was Lululemon, Chip’s company. Founded in Vancouver, Chip started to redesign yoga gear. He felt there was a burning desire for a better product in that industry. People loved the style and comfort of Chip’s shirts, shorts, and pants. Word quickly caught on, and soon after, they were reopening a whole bunch of new stores. From there, the company kept growing, expanding itself into every athletic apparel. Today, Lululemon is one of the largest athletic clothing companies in the world and has stores in almost every country.

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