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This is the audio version of the Sidney Breakfast Club - After Hours YouTube deep dive. Our guests: Jim Lowe is a manufacturing leader at Bailey Electronics, Ray Brougham runs Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada, and Mike Viala owns Viala Technologies. They talk about using lean methods to make work easier and businesses stronger. They explain how small daily improvements, better communication, and smart hiring can change a company. They also talk about Canada’s place in the global economy and why local manufacturers need to step up.

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Antonia Medeiros is an executive life coach and author who coaches people through big life changes in her coaching business. She talks about the ethics and standards in coaching, the difference between coaching and therapy, and how small actions over time can create real change. Antonia also explains her work with girls’ education in Kenya and how midlife can become a powerful new chapter. 

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Maki Morriss, the founder and CEO of Riverstone Management Ltd., talks about helping construction and manufacturing companies find the right people. She walks through the rules around licensing, foreign worker permits, and checking trade tickets so companies stay safe and legal. Maki also covers how things like wages, culture, and social media can make a business the employer of choice. 

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Olga Radutsky is a health and wellness facilitator and the founder of Estedica Global Wellness, who talks about how she connects people and companies with top medical, dental, and wellness providers around the world. She explains the benefits of medical travel, how her company ensures quality and safety, and the different programs available for private and corporate clients. Olga also shares insights about the challenges in Canadian and U.S. healthcare and how global options can help.

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Dr. Kyle Maynard is a naturopathic doctor and co-owner of Horizons Holistic Health Clinic in Victoria, who talks about what naturopaths do, how their approach is different from regular doctors, and the rules they have to follow. Dr. Maynard also shares stories about helping patients and explains some of the treatments he offers.

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Shawn dives into news stories on recent FINTRAC penalties for gambling organizations and scandals in the Canadian real estate industry. Find out what the buzz is about at British Columbia Lottery Corporation, Canadian National Exhibition Casino, and the regulators Real Estate Council of Ontario and Real Estate Council of Alberta with iPro Realty and RE/MAX Real Estate (Central), and why trust in these industries matters more than ever.

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Dean Bennett, the founder of Compu-Tek Computer Services in Victoria, shares his experience helping businesses with computer security, backups, and IT support. Dean discusses the importance of regular computer maintenance, strong passwords, and using professional antivirus and backup solutions. Shawn and Dean also talk about what to do if your business gets hacked and how to prevent losing important information.

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This is This is an audio version of the very first Sidney Breakfast Club - After Hours livestream from YouTube with my co-host, John Juricic talking about starting this new live stream series focused on business and industry on the peninsula. We discuss the history and activities of the SBC and how local businesses are dealing with big changes like tariffs and the economy. The conversation also covers the importance of working together, adapting to change, and supporting the community.

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Jim McCaughan is a Professional Services Support Advisor with the British Columbia Real Estate Association. Jim shares his journey from working in his family's furniture business to becoming a leader in real estate and discusses the many changes and challenges in the industry. They also talk about community growth, housing issues, and the importance of supporting local charities. 

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Shawn talks with Lauren Knight, a mortgage expert from Victoria, about her job helping people get mortgages. Lauren shares how she finds the best deals for her clients and what makes her work special compared to banks. They discuss important rules and challenges in the mortgage industry and how Lauren supports her clients every step of the way. 

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