On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by David Diestel. David Diestel, CEO of FirstService Residential, joins the One Step Beyond Podcast from their Dania Beach, Florida corporate office to talk about stepping into his new role as CEO and his over two decades of experience working with the company. We talk [...]

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On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Jesse Gander. Jesse Gander, the owner of Rain City Recorders, joins the One Step Beyond Podcast at his legendary Vancouver, B.C. recording studio. We discuss where it all began, with Jesse learning to record music in his parent’s basement during high school, to where it is now. Jesse as an inspirational business leader, globally recognized Chief Recording Engineer, Producer and studio owner. This episode goes deep into what it means to understand and charge your value; becoming confident with the skills you bring to the table and charging your […]

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Jesse Gander. Jesse Gander, the owner of Rain City Recorders, joins the One Step Beyond Podcast at his legendary Vancouver, B.C. recording studio. We discuss where it all began, with Jesse learning to record music in his parent’s basement during high school, to where [...]

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On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Mike Dester. Mike Dester is co-owner and co-manager of two top-notch vegan restaurants in Mannheim, Germany called kombuese and Hausboot, drummer for the iconic hardcore band Spirit Crusher and an animal rights activist. He entered the restaurant business with no restaurant experience and has successfully tackled the challenge head on. During the episode Mike, Aram and Monica discuss all things vegan. Mike talks about his path into vegetarianism, then veganism, how bad the food was when he first made the change, and how it led him into starting his […]

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Mike Dester. Mike Dester is co-owner and co-manager of two top-notch vegan restaurants in Mannheim, Germany called kombuese and Hausboot, drummer for the iconic hardcore band Spirit Crusher and an animal rights activist. He entered the restaurant business with no restaurant experience and has [...]

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On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Jesse Gander. Jesse Gander, the owner of Rain City Recorders, joins the One Step Beyond Podcast at his legendary Vancouver, B.C. recording studio. We discuss where it all began, with Jesse learning to record music in his parent’s basement during high school, to where [...]Read More...

On today’s episode, we’re talking about taking care of ourselves through stressful times. We offer strategies to help manage stress and burnout by implementing The Three D’s of Self-care: Discipline, Distraction, and Disruption. In this episode, we talk about:– Why self-care really matters – The Three D’s: Discipline, Distraction and Disruption– Putting on your oxygen [...]

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On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Vic Bondi. Vic Bondi is the Principal Technical Program Manager at Remitly Inc, in Seattle. Vic has spent over 20 years as a business technologist who’s held senior positions at Microsoft and consulted with companies both large and small. Vic is also known for his time in the Chicago-based hardcore punk band, Articles of Faith. In this episode, we talk about:-Getting assessments-Improvisation in business-Being effective over being right-Focusing on your strengths rather than your weaknesses-Visionaries vs Pragmatists-And much more! Connect with Vic:https://www.instagram.com/vicbastard/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-bondi-2b53611/Connect with Aram:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aram-arslanian-cadencelc/https://www.instagram.com/aramxarslanian/Learn more about our leadership communication training courses […]

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Vic Bondi. Vic Bondi is the Principal Technical Program Manager at Remitly Inc, in Seattle. Vic has spent over 20 years as a business technologist who’s held senior positions at Microsoft and consulted with companies both large and small. Vic is also known for his time [...]

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On this episode of One Step Beyond, we are joined by Ryan Gagné. Ryan Gagné is a father, husband, and an autistic small business owner. He’s been tattooing since 2007, and opened his first business in 2017. Ryan says that learning about his autism has helped him understand his business better, emphasizing the importance of self-employment. Since founding Stronghold Tattoo in 2021, Ryan’s goal is to break down the stigma of ego-driven tattoo shops, and to put the customer’s needs and wants first, all without sacrificing quality. In this episode, we talk about:-Vulnerability in tattoo culture-Straightforward communication-Work and family separation-Advice […]