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When was the last time you interacted with an influencer, a company, or a figure of authority online where you felt like they actually cared about what you had to say?

This question stumped me.

I couldn't remember the last time, but today's guest has shaken things up. He has gone ahead and done something many struggle with... give actual value, get genuine engagement, and grow organic traffic.

And Francesca Cadhit, Founder of Top Class Edge, chats with Jonathan Goodman about how he does it. 

The pandemic changed the world in ways we didn't expect. Travel was restricted, people were stuck indoors, and students underwent massive shifts in their learning. We all had to get used to this new way of life.

Naturally, this was the best backdrop for Komal Faiz as she began her travel-based business, Wanderlite. A thrilling plot twist for the budding entrepreneur, I'm sure.

Komal shares the adventure of not only launching a business, but launching a travel-based business amidst lockdowns, shelter-in-place orders, and travel restrictions.

HIT PLAY to hear Author and Entrepreneur, Komal Faiz, talk about the sweet spot between stability and flexibility and share some of her favourite destinations.

CHECK OUT Wanderlite at https://www.wanderlite.co/

Unless you've been living under a rock, anyone who lives in Toronto is aware of how expensive living in the city can get. Savings dry up quickly when rent, groceries, and daily necessities take up most of your income. Forget about investing. By age 27, many consider themselves lucky to have a stable job that gives them just enough to pay the bills. Then there's Sandy Yong, who by age 27 successfully generated a 6-figure investment portfolio.

She went on to publish her award-winning book, "The Money Master: Inside Secrets On How To Make Your Money Grow and Stay Safe". Now, she teaches female millennials how to invest in the stock market and in real estate. What a powerhouse!

HIT PLAY to join the conversation.

In this episode, Francesca Cadhit, Founder of Top Class Edge, interviews Author, Speaker, and Investor Sandy Yong, as she talks about day trading vs. long-term investing, dividends, and being mortgage-free. 

We also have two copies of "The Money Master" to give away to two lucky listeners! To participate, VISIT SmartGrowthRocket.com and subscribe to our free newsletter for a dose of inspiration and proven strategies from successful side hustlers, entrepreneurs, and CEOs like you so we can help you produce, promote, and profit from your business. Winners will be notified by email; stay tuned! 

Starting a business is like bungee jumping off the CN Tower. On one hand, there's excitement. It's a new adventure and your blood is pumping. You're in charge and finally doing things on your own terms. On the other hand, there's the sense of overwhelm. You don't know what you're doing. You're responsible for marketing, admin, bookkeeping, customer service, and the list goes on.

What happens when a finance major on his way to Wall Street realizes he’s sick of spending weekends crunching numbers and is ready to make the leap from finance to fitness?

Daily life is tough enough. Now try it with back pain, muscle soreness, or tightness. Simple tasks like sitting at a desk to work, carrying grocery bags, and getting daily exercise are that much more challenging. 

HIT PLAY to join the conversation. 

In this episode, Francesca Cadhit, Founder of Top Class Edge, interviews Registered Chiropractor and CEO of Phyxable, Dr. Jim Feng, about how he created and grew a convenient end-to-end pain and prevention platform. When he realized that he could impact more people beyond his clinics, this Toronto startup founder created a platform that gives on-demand pain relief solutions, right on your smartphone or computer. 

CHECK OUT Phyxable.com, a finalist representing Canada in Accenture's HealthTech Innovation Challenge.

When disaster strikes, pivot! During the pandemic, we saw the demand for some industries, like travel, drop while for others, like e-commerce, it boomed. Good for Bezos, bad for a bunch of others.

It came as a complete surprise to learn that international student interest in coming to Canada increased during this time. But with lockdowns and stay-at-home orders looming over our heads, businesses had to pivot to survive, and even thrive, in the "new normal." 

HIT PLAY to join the conversation.

Have you ever thought of writing a book? Sat in front of a blank document for hours, rubbing your temples as hours pass, trying to figure out where to start, what to cover, and how to convey your expertise to your audience so they’re actually interested? Now, try taking that book and turning it into an app. 

HIT PLAY to hear how CEO and Founder of Joy+, John Robinson Jr., built an app that gives you a gratitude journal, vision board, and connects you with mentors, based on his book "Joy & Love". This author turned tech entrepreneur shares his journey on his mission to empower others to cultivate gratitude and optimism - something we could all use in today’s world. 

GET Joy+ on the App Store or on Google Play.

Picture completing your undergraduate program. Great! Now what? You’ve spent years poring over textbooks, memorizing terminology, and developing your technical skills, only to realize that you have no idea how to turn that degree into something that pays. 

HIT PLAY to hear Francesca Cadhit, Founder of Top Class Edge, interview Registered Kinesiologist and CEO/Founder of First Line Education, Angela Pereira, about how she upskilled her kinesiology skills to find her best clients. When school didn’t teach her what she needed to know, she built her own education company! 

First Line Education teaches budding kinesiologists how to get down to business and grow their practices. 

CHECK OUT @firstlineeducation on Instagram.

Getting your first client is one of the most difficult challenges many early entrepreneurs face. Going from part-time side hustler to full-time, 6-figure business boss is another leap altogether! 

HIT PLAY to hear Francesca Cadhit, Founder of Top Class Edge, interview Toronto Health and Fitness Expert, Author, and Personal Trainer, Igor Klibanov, share his secrets of how he turned his part-time health and fitness gig into a multi 6-figure business (and counting), from the ground up.