Winding Life Podcast (photo by Pierre Doyon)
Episode 002 - Pierre Doyon
Rick is joined by his longtime friend Pierre Doyon, who is a leader in the entrepreneurial community in Calgary and Director of the Venture Mentor Service in Alberta. A farmboy at heart, Pierre shares with us his unlikely journey to success, which saw him making an impact in sheep herding, marketing, agricultural product sales, advertising, and real estate along the way. Pierre was CEO of Chariot Carriers and negotiated the friendly acquisition of the company by Thule of Sweden. We also learn why loving nature and remaining resilient in the face of challenge have been instrumental throughout Pierre’s life.
[0:00] Rick introduces Pierre.
[2:13] Growing up on a farm with a passion for nature and achieving.
[12:35] Translating his passion for farming into a career after restlessness in university.
[19:57] Taking big risks in his early career.
[21:51] Spending a year learning sheep farming in a remote village in France (with vipers!) .
[35:23] Lessons learned from France, and growing his career back in Canada.
[42:57] The importance of timing, luck, and initiative to success.
[49:01] Translating pain and discomfort into drive.
[55:12] Reflecting on his unexpected career path.
[67:01] The four buckets: family, professional life, leisure life, spiritual life.
[72:20] Exploring the idea of “happiness.”
[92:11] Selling his company, Chariot.
[98:31] Pierre’s sense of purpose.