The Graham Robins Podcast

Going 100% virtual has meant a lot of things to a lot of businesses. In Epicure’s case, it’s meant scaling up operations and trying new things — even if they’re a little scary at first.
Amelia Warren, CEO of the healthy cooking company known as Epicure, joins Graham in this episode to discuss…

What going virtual has meant for her business and its consultants
Why high-quality production shouldn’t be the focus of your content creation
How Amelia’s continued to scale her company through the pandemic
How to set work-life boundaries

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Cross-border shipments: What’s holding them up and how do we drive costs down? Recently on The Night Side with Barb DiGiulio Graham discusses how Canadian businesses should be navigating cross-border shipping right now, in addition to… - The #1 mistake businesses are making when shipping cross-border - How the pandemic has affected businesses shipping across the US/Canada border - Why American companies have been setting up shop in Canada You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to The Graham Robins podcast on Apple Podcasts, on Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Not one to shop online? Well, you probably are now! On The Mike Smyth Show, Graham elaborates on how border restrictions between the U.S. and Canada have doubled A&A Customs Brokers’ eCommerce deliveries. Plus, he answers all of Mike’s questions on… - How A&A’s primary customer has changed due to pandemic restrictions - Changes in behavior when it comes to drivers at the loading dock - How NAFTA has impacted the border restrictions since July 1st You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to The Graham Robins podcast on Apple Podcasts, on Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Are you a real entrepreneur? Then this economic downturn should be the most thrilling challenge you’ve taken on in years! At least, that’s what Rebecca Homkes — Director & Partner at GrowthX Corporate and lecturer at London Business School — thinks. In this episode, Graham and Rebecca chat about: - The 3-part framework entrepreneurs need to implement in the wake of the pandemic - How to re-energize your company and reengage your employees - Why it’s so crucial to build an organization that can adapt quickly - The key to leveraging idea generation You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to The Graham Robins podcast on Apple Podcasts, on Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Freight shipping may never be the same again. That goes for pretty much anything these days. It gets really complicated, though, when moving freight across the US/Canada border. In this episode of The Graham Robins Podcast, Graham discusses best practices for shipping across the border with Dave Earle, President & CEO of BC Trucking Association. They also chat about: - How border officials have been handling drivers moving to and from Canada - The current status of durable goods being ordered and shipped - Types of behavior to expect from drivers and shippers in light of the pandemic - How the Canadian Trucking Alliance is working to establish protocols during unprecedented times You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to The Graham Robins podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.

There are indicators in your car you check all the time — fuel, speed, rpms. These measurements are always on the dashboard because they’re always good to know. But does that mean the dreaded check engine light is any less important? Of course not! You just don’t need to spend your time thinking about some key metrics until they really matter. The same is true when designing your organization’s dashboard: Only some KPIs need to be constantly displayed. That’s why today’s guest, Bernie Smith, author of “KPI Checklists,” says you shouldn’t overload your dashboard with information you don’t need. That’s just one of the great tips Bernie shared as we went over how to choose the best KPIs. We also talked about: - What makes a performance indicator “key” - How choosing the right KPI is linked to the outcome you want - The best and worst ways to present important information You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to The Graham Robins podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.

A lot of people think successful business leaders get where they are by taking advantage of others. But in my experience, people become successful by being happy with who they are. Authenticity is the key to success. But what makes someone authentic? Is it something you can cultivate, or something you are born with? My guest today Joey Gibbons, President and CEO of Gibbons Whistler, has been a friend of mine for almost a decade and he’s one of the most authentic people I know. He came on today’s episode to go over why authenticity is the key to success. We also went over some other secrets for success, including: - Why successful people never stop learning (no matter how they learn) - Why you should take joy in not knowing something - Why positivity matters on the road to success You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to The Graham Robins podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.

In an Inc magazine poll, 23% of women said they liked being referred to as a woman founder, and 21% said they disliked it. What promotes diversity better — overall diversity or women in diversity? On this episode, I got to talk with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, host of Let’s Talk Supply Chain and Top 100 Influential Woman in Canadian Supply Chain: What we talked about: - Sarah’s podcast success - The hazards of creating categories in diversity - Maternity & paternity leave - Leading by example in supporting communities - Of course, all things supply chain Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Get Rich, Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield Thomas - School of Greatness Podcast - Business Unusual Podcast - Supply Chain Now Radio