From the trenches

By Business Examiner

From the trenches is the Business Examiner News Group's podcast, featuring monthly audio interviews with business leaders from across British Columbia.

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The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.

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February 16, 2021Episode 7 - Derrold Norgaard: Norgaard Kratofil Professional Group
Derrold talks with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about his evolution from accounting to entrepreneur and investor, analysis of the federal government's coronavirus programs, opportunity evaluation, personal advice from Jim Pattison, and much more.
Learn more about Derrold by visiting: www.nkpg.ca
Derrold 's recommended restaurant:
Shelter Restaurant: www.shelterrestaurant.com
Links to the other businesses mentioned in the interview:
Green Sky Labs: www.greenskylabs.com
Ironwood Clay Company: ironwoodclay.com
Business Examiner links:
Website: www.businessexaminer.ca
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/business-examiner-news-group
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BusinessExaminer
Instagram: www.instagram.com/businessexaminervi
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Business\_vi

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February 09, 2021Episode 6 - Jay Cousins: RE/MAX Jay Cousins Realty
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, personal advice, and much more.
Learn more about Jay Cousins by visiting: jaycousins.com
Jay's recommended restaurant:
Mekong River Restaurant Vietnamese Cuisine: www.mekongriverparksville.com
Business Examiner links:
Website: www.businessexaminer.ca
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/business-examiner-news-group
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BusinessExaminer
Instagram: www.instagram.com/businessexaminervi
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Business\_vi

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29min
February 02, 2021Episode 5 - Michelle Corfield: Corfield & Associates
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 accomplishments furthering Vancouver Island's economy, among other topics.
Learn more about Corfield & Associates by visiting: corfieldconsulting.ca
Michelle's recommended restaurant:
Ricky's All Day Grill - Nanaimo South/Days Inn: rickysrestaurants.ca/locations/nanaimo-south-days-inn
Links to other organizations Michelle is involved with:
SFU MBA Program: beedie.sfu.ca/programs/graduate/emba-ibl
Nanaimo Port Authority: npa.ca
Fortis BC: www.fortisbc.com
Business Examiner links:
Website: www.businessexaminer.ca
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/business-examiner-news-group
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BusinessExaminer
Instagram: www.instagram.com/businessexaminervi
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Business\_vi

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31min
January 25, 2021Episode 4 - Stu Hopewell: Alair Homes
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 management and personal development best practices, among other topics.
Learn more about Alair Homes by visiting: www.alairhomes.ca
Stu's recommended restaurant:
Meat Craft Island Butchery: meatcraftbutchery.ca
Additional information on the Alair Homes' Nanaimo Franchise: www.alairhomes.ca/nanaimo
Business Examiner links:
Website: www.businessexaminer.ca
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/business-examiner-news-group
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BusinessExaminer
Instagram: www.instagram.com/businessexaminervi
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Business\_vi

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19min
January 19, 2021Episode 3 - Kristi Fairholm Mader: Scale Collaborative
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 more about Scale Collaborative by visiting: scalecollaborative.ca
Learn more about the Island Coastal Economic Trust: www.islandcoastaltrust.ca
Kristi's recommended restaurant:
5th St. Bar & Grill: www.fifthstreet.ca
Additional information on the Business Legacies Incubator: www.islandcoastaltrust.ca/news/new-incubator-project-aims-keep-employment-and-businesses-local-communities
Business Examiner links:
Website: www.businessexaminer.ca
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/business-examiner-news-group
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BusinessExaminer
Instagram: www.instagram.com/businessexaminervi
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Business\_vi

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19min
January 11, 2021Episode 2 - Brody Funk & Reed Gary: The Super Plumber & 360 Comfort Systems
Brody and Reed talk with John MacDonald of the Business Examiner about their businesses, keys to success, and their exciting new partnership.
Learn more about Brody and The Super Plumber by visiting: thesuperplumber.com
Learn more about Reed and 360 Comfort Systems by visiting: 360comfortsystems.com
Reed's recommended restaurant:
II Terrazzo: www.ilterrazzo.com
Brody's recommended place to stay:
Qualicum Beach Inn: www.qualicumbeachinn.com
Business Examiner links:
Website: www.businessexaminer.ca
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/business-examiner-news-group
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BusinessExaminer
Instagram: www.instagram.com/businessexaminervi
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Business\_vi

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19min
December 28, 2020Episode 1 - Brad Bailey: Colliers International
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 a land owner when an opportunity presents itself, and a few of his favourite places to eat, play and stay on Vancouver Island.
He can be reached by visiting: www.collierscanada.com/en-ca/experts/brad-bailey
Brad's recommended restaurants:
Melange Nanaimo: www.melangenanaimo.ca/menu.html
Milton Street Public House: www.miltonstreet.ca/oldmilton1/
Asteras: www.asteras.ca/
Business Examiner links:
Website: www.businessexaminer.ca
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/business-examiner-news-group
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BusinessExaminer
Instagram: www.instagram.com/businessexaminervi
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Business\_vi

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14min

FAQs about From the trenches:

How many episodes does From the trenches have?

The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.