Hometown Brawn Podcast

Sharing some facts about small and medium businesses. This is the reintroduction of Hometown Brawn. Where we share real stories about small and medium businesses and the real struggles during the pandemic.

More important than ever, the consumer wants to know that their purchase is justified. Defining who you are as specialists, behind the brand - drives value.

Sven sits down with Amanda Sutton, communications specialist and owner of Catalyst Communications Choreography, to flush out this topic more.

Part 2 of the 5 part "Defining your value" series, Sven discusses the everchanging topic of "where" to sell your products, which continues to change so much during these past few months amongst the global Covid-19 pandemic. Sven sits down with Digital Main Street's Darryl Julott to discuss breaking news for Ontario businesses, as they partner with Google to bring 50,000 businesses online by 2021.

Part 1 of a 5 part series; Sven dives into how the 5 W's play an integral part of defining or in some cases, redefining, our value proposition both as an organization but also within the products or services we sell. This episode, better explains the "Why", and how important it is to clearly and quickly define this online to prospective customers.

Sven sits down with Entrepreneur Randy Micallef, the business owner behind Treetops Indoor Play Park. Randy discusses how he quickly pivoted by introducing his new Fun-O-Grams delivery service, putting the smiles on parents and children alike.

Sven breaks down what phase 1 of Ontario's multi-staged reopening of the economy looks like, and the duties of business owners to provide a safe workplace and trustworthy storefront.

Sven discusses the importance of being self-aware of our mental health, as to not become overwhelmed and prevent burnout. The discussion continues to break the stigma and admit it's ok to not be fine. 

As mental health month continues and early suggestions that the next wave of the pandemic will be mental health itself, Hayley Peek joins the podcast. A peer support/mental health consultant & co-creator of "Supporting through Struggle" - a program designed to support our employee's mental health from within organizations.

Sven talks about the importance of preparing your business for the "new normal", and what is coming as the economy gets ready to reopen. With Mental Health Awareness Month here, the CMHA launches the #getsreal campaign and Sven talks about what might be hiding behind when people say "I'm Fine", as he talks about what is weighing on him.

Hometown hero Darci Williams, entrepreneur at Redline Brewhouse and part-time firefighter, joins the podcast to discuss shifting her business model from beer to hand sanitizer - and what she is doing to keep the doors open during the Covid economy.

Sven discusses the mentality of Optimism over everything when it comes to your business. Starting with building the correct optimistic foundation, our companies can shine through the darkness that Covid-19 is casting, keeping us top of mind in all the right ways.

Sven sits down with Osgoode Company's founder and local entrepreneur, Mike Olah, to discuss what he's doing to keep busy and stay optimistic during the lockdown.

Sven discusses the stresses of managing a life/work balance at home with family and spouses, and the importance of talking about "Covid 19 Burnout". Daniel Ditommaso, entrepreneur and business owner of Vintage Throne Barber Lounge hops on a virtual call to discuss what he's been up to over the non-essential business lockdown.

Kicking off a podcast where entrepreneurs speak to other entrepreneurs and business owners about what we are doing to innovate in uncertain times. A podcast to open up the communication lines about tough topics. Sven Hansen dives into who he is; exactly what Hometown Brawn is about, and what to expect in coming episodes.