Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson interviews Louis Beauchamp and Phil Gauthier, two young leaders who were rookie operators in the program last year. They share their experiences and insights on their first year in business and how they have made significant breakthroughs in their mindset and habits. Louis has quadrupled his business, taking it from $60,000 to $240,000, while Phil is planning to elevate his business from $180,000 to at least $500,000. 

During the conversation, Louis and Phil highlight the importance of taking 100% responsibility for their actions, overcoming blame, and embracing integrity. They reflect on their first year struggles, the pivotal moments that led to personal growth, and how they have become more effective as leaders.

Listeners will gain valuable insights from this episode, including the significance of setting realistic expectations with clients and employees, the power of accountability and learning from fellow operators, and the impact of cultivating a growth mindset. They will also discover the role of habit tracking and self-awareness in enhancing performance and prioritizing overall well-being.

Moreover, Louis and Phil emphasize the importance of balancing personal and professional aspects of life, overcoming people-pleasing tendencies, and building confidence in their decision-making abilities. They discuss the profound impact these shifts in mindset and business strategies have had on their overall quality of life.

Don't miss this empowering episode filled with invaluable advice, real-life experiences, and actionable takeaways for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs. Enjoy!

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• The challenges faced by Phil and Louis in their first year.

Resources:

Student Works

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris Thomson interviews Phil Lombardo, a remarkable young leader who has excelled in the Student Works Management Program. Starting as an operator for two years before astonishingly doubling the size of his business in his third year. Now, in his fourth year, Phil is not only running a successful business but also excelling as a coach.

Phil will talk about his journey from his early days before joining the program, and explore his experiences during his first summer. He shares how starting a business during a pandemic presented unexpected challenges and how he managed to overcome them.

He also talks about the importance of developing systems and the role they played in Phil's success. Phil emphasizes how setting himself up for success and focusing on sales allowed him to build a thriving business. He reflects on the transition from being an operator to becoming a coach and the valuable lessons he learned along the way.

You will find out how Phil's mindset shifted from rushing the process to embracing a steady growth strategy. He discusses the significance of managing oneself and the unexpected learnings he gained through the program. Phil also shares his thoughts on the demanding nature of entrepreneurship and how it fueled his drive to succeed.

Throughout the conversation, Phil highlights the transformative power of coaching and how it has positively impacted his business and personal growth. He discusses the invaluable skills he gained in sales, marketing, recruiting, and coaching, which he believes will give him a distinct advantage in his career.

Additionally, Phil shares key habits that have contributed to his success and he reflects on the qualities of a leader of tomorrow, emphasizing the importance of proactively seeking opportunities and continuously self-reflecting.

Enjoy!

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• The challenges Phil faced during his early years in the program, operating a business during a pandemic.

Resources:

Student Works

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson interviews Adel Jawhary, one of our alumni and the founder of Rydel Roofing, a successful franchise organization.

During the episode, Adel shares his remarkable journey of growth and success, starting from their humble beginnings in 2019 to their current projected revenue of $24 million in 2023.

He discusses the challenges they faced in franchising and how they overcame them, emphasizing the importance of asking the right questions and paying attention to the little details. He also highlights the value they provide to their franchisees and their commitment to making them as profitable as possible.

Adel's passion for charitable giving is evident as he shares his experiences and goals in supporting others. From providing employment opportunities and stability in countries like Lebanon to supporting a community in Uganda and planting trees for each roof they install, Adel believes in making a positive impact and giving back to society.

Furthermore, Adel opens up about his personal goals and breakthroughs, including a renewed focus on health and fitness as he strives for a balanced lifestyle. He emphasizes the importance of building strong habits and maintaining a strong work ethic for long-term success.

Listen now to gain valuable insights from Adel Jawhary's journey and discover the keys to entrepreneurial growth, franchising success, and the power of giving back. Join Chris Thomson and Adel Jawhary on this inspiring episode of Leaders of Tomorrow! 

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• The challenges and growth in Rydel Roofing's franchising journey.

Resources:

Adel’s LinkedIn

Rydelroofing.ca 

Student Works

003 | Adel Jawhary | How This 25 yr old is running a 6.5+ million business

230 | Adel Jawhary | Selling at the “Top of the Market” and Understanding the Biggest Triggers in the Sales Process

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson chats with Lucas Bonneau, who is in his third year with the program. In his first year, Lucas was a production manager, and last year he set the all-time rookie record for Quebec. Lucas is also a mini-coach in the program. His goal is to double his business this coming season.

Chris and Lucas discuss the transformation he's achieved as part of the program, who he's become and the types of people he's surrounding himself with. 

During the episode, Lucas shares his journey from being a relatively typical 19 year old boy to becoming a first-year operator and now successful mini-coach, and the valuable lessons he learned as a result. 

They delve into the importance of being able to delegate responsibilities to the team. They also discuss the difficulties that arise when you constantly leave tasks until the last minute.

They highlight Lucas' passion and commitment for leadership and for his team, the operators and leaders he works with in Quebec. 

Luca also reflects on the reasons that one opportunity can have a massive impact on everything they want to achieve in life.

Join Chris and Lucas for this inspiring and eye-opening conversation!

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• The skills necessary when acting as a leader and a coach.

Resources:

Student Works

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson engages in an enlightening conversation with one of the really early leaders in our business, John Armstrong. John started as a painter and became operator of the year in his second year and third year at Student Works. He later had an incredible career at Canon and is currently the director of healthcare at Dell Canada, running a 200 million business.

During the episode, Michael shares his experience as a leader at Canon and his insights into the history of Student Works. He discusses the importance of stability and tenure in achieving productivity gains and talks about the valuable lessons he learned early on in our program.

You will find out how John's journey began, joining Student Painters and working with the founders, Neil Bradley and Bob Kirsch. He shares his observations on the business's growth and shift over the years.

They will also share the significance of collaboration and respecting people in leadership roles, as well as the enduring impact of the Student Works experience. John emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and the value of self-awareness in personal and professional growth.

You will learn about John's transition to becoming a director of sales at Canon and the skills he developed in that role. He also discusses Dell's culture of building leaders and the importance of diversity in teams. John highlights the role of psychological safety and the power of recognizing and appreciating others.

Listen now and enjoy this captivating conversation with John Armstrong, as he shares his valuable insights and lessons from his extensive career!

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• The early days of Student Works and the growth of the business.
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• Lessons in leadership from John Armstrong's experience at Canon and Dell.
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• The importance of stability and tenure for achieving productivity gains.
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• Valuable insights into collaboration and respecting people in leadership roles.
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• Dell's culture of building leaders and the significance of diversity in teams.
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• The role of psychological safety in fostering a progressive business environment.
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Resources:

Student Works

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thompson engages in an enlightening conversation with Michael Trites, a young and ambitious entrepreneur who has achieved remarkable success as an operator in the Student Works Management Program, with last year's business revenue reaching $276,000 and a current target of doubling it to $550,000.

Prepare to be inspired as Chris and Michael delve into the depths of Michael's journey, uncovering invaluable insights and lessons that will empower aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs! 

During the episode, Michael shares his journey from being a high school student with a passion for business to becoming a Pproduction Mmanager and eventually running his own business.

They delve into the importance of empowering the team and giving them roles and responsibilities they enjoy. They emphasize the value of systemization, organization, and clear communication in running a successful business. 

They highlight Michael's commitment, maturity, and focus, emphasizing how he exemplifies the type of leader we aim to develop in our program.

Michael also reflects on his first summer as an operator, acknowledging the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned, particularly the need for effective systems and proper planning.

Tune in and join Chris Thompson as he explores Michael Trite’s journey the journey of Michael Trites in building a thriving business while still in full-time school.

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• The importance of building a great team and empowering them with clear roles and responsibilities.
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• Strategies for systemization, organization, and effective communication in running a business.
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• Lessons learned from Michael's first summer as an operator, including the need for proper planning and systems.
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• Insights on setting ambitious goals and achieving significant revenue growth.
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• How to balance entrepreneurship with full-time school commitments.
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Resources:

Student Works

Books:

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson chats with Adam Coleman, a remarkable leader whose journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs. Although he wasn't originally an operator in the program, he quickly emerged as a valuable asset and played a pivotal role in the development of the Student Works Window Cleaning business.

During his tenure as a district manager in the Student Works Management Program, Adam showcased his exceptional abilities and dedication. His expertise in creating systems and processes contributed to the company's exponential growth, with revenues skyrocketing from $150,000 to an impressive projected $7 million this year. Adam's expertise went beyond the day-to-day operations; he was instrumental in creating systems, processes, and an operations manual that guided the business's success.

After Student Works, Adam has gone on to work as the VP of Operations for a company specializing in public engagement & consultation all while scaling a rapidly growing rental real estate business/portfolio.

The conversation with Adam delves into his fascinating progress over the past five years, highlighting his ability to leverage his skills and experience across different industries. 

He will talk about how his journey in running his first window cleaning business helped him discover his passion and the importance of implementing systems and processes for success. He will also dive into the challenges of finding a balance between hard work, personal relationships, and enjoying life, the importance of maintaining a sustainable workload to avoid burning out and so much more.

Enjoy!

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• How Adam joined the program as a district manager.

Resources:

Student Works

Adam’s LinkedIn

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson chats with Jonathan Clarke, a young leader who managed with Student Works for three years, and even met the woman of his dreams, who is herself a top performer. He has grown his trucking business from $400,000 to $5 million in the last six years.

In today’s show, Jonathan shares his experience with the program and some of the things he's learned as a result. For example, before entering the program, he didn't realize it was possible to be successful without having to work long hours every day.

Jonathan discusses his trucking business, and how he quickly realized that he needed to "zoom out" of trucking and look at the transportation industry as a whole, scaling the non-asset portions of the business and focusing on logistics and programs.

You'll also learn something that Jonathan came to realize after starting from nothing, growing from there and then weathering the pandemic - Thanks to his persistence, commitment and vision, he believes that he could be thrown into just about any type of business, even a cash-deficient one that's really in trouble, And he would be able to make some sort of a positive impact.

Enjoy!

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• The challenges of running a family business.

Resources:

Student Works

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson chats with Ian Shears, a young leader who started working for our business as a window cleaner at the age of 16 and has since worked his way up to becoming a production manager and a top rookie operator. 

In today’s show, Ian shares his experiences working with different personalities in the business, emphasizing the importance of accountability and support for team members. He also talks about the critical steps of the sales process that his program follows to ensure clients are excited and informed about working with them.

Ian discusses the sacrifices he had to make to achieve success in his business and shares his tips for running a successful enterprise. One of his key tips is being organized and using a calendar to plan and manage tasks effectively. Ian also talks about the importance of client satisfaction and getting feedback to improve service delivery.

Chris and Ian discuss the transition Ian made from window cleaning to painting and how he adapted to the change. Ian talks about the importance of remarketing and making sure that the business name is known in the preseason. He also talks about the document they use in his program called a "max launch" to ensure that the business is launched successfully.

Also, Ian shares his experiences of working in the window cleaning and painting industry and the key lessons he has learned as a young leader, he emphasizes the importance of accountability, support, and organization in running a successful enterprise and so much more.

Enjoy!

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• The importance of accountability and support for team members in a business.

Resources:

Student Works