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Grant Gullekson is a Chartered Professional Accountant and founder of KPI Advising who talks about the real challenges small business owners face with taxes and compliance. He explains common mistakes, how to avoid penalties, and why good bookkeeping matters. Grant also shares simple tips to stay organized and confident with your finances. 

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Colin Benesch is a third-generation funeral director and embalmer at Earth's Option Cremation and Burial Services who talks about serving families through death care on Vancouver Island. He walks us through the rules and licenses that control the funeral profession, and why new crematoriums and trained staff are getting harder to find. Colin also explains green burial, aquamation, and how funeral homes can be more friendly to the environment. 

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Simon Morris is a sculptor and longtime scuba diver who creates large bronze statues that live under the ocean for divers to explore. Simon talks about how he blends art, conservation, and tourism while following strict rules and permits in places like British Columbia, Grand Cayman, and Florida. He also shares powerful stories about protecting marine life, working with First Nations and local governments, and making the ocean more accessible for everyone. 

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Kelly Kurta is the Executive Director of the Greater Victoria Festival Society and organizer of the Victoria Day Parade who talks about building community through free and low-cost festivals. She explains the hidden side of events, like permits, safety planning, insurance, and food rules that most people never see. Kelly also talks about funding challenges, route changes, and why nonprofits need better support to keep these traditions alive. 

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In this audio version of the Sidney Breakfast Club – After Hours YouTube deep dive, business leaders and AI practitioners come together for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on artificial intelligence adoption, marketing evolution, and the accelerating pace of change facing organizations today.

The panel guests of Steven Harris from AI4Enterprise Corp and Rob Cooper of PlusROI Marketing and PlusROI.com explore real-world experiences with generative AI, image creation, slide decks, and productivity tools—comparing today’s AI moment to earlier digital revolutions in marketing and technology. Topics include the return of print and tactile media, client expectations versus behind-the-scenes complexity, AI hype versus real ROI, and why understanding “how the soup is made” still matters in an automated world.

Looking ahead to 2026, the discussion turns to AI literacy gaps, agent-based systems, organizational change management, and whether businesses can afford not to engage with AI. Drawing parallels to past technology shifts—from spreadsheets to framing nailers—the panel emphasizes that while tools evolve rapidly, people remain at the center of adoption and impact.

This session also highlights the VIATEC AI Meetups as a critical regional learning hub for anyone wanting to better understand AI’s role in business, marketing, and productivity.

A thoughtful, unscripted conversation for business owners, marketers, technologists, and community leaders navigating what comes next.

Originally recorded on December 19, 2025.

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 Ever wondered how local government impacts your daily life and business? Our latest podcast features John Treleaven, who explains why municipal decisions are so important and what Grumpy Taxpayers is doing to help. Check out the episode and join the conversation about building a better Greater Victoria!

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Lacey Sheardown talks about taking a 30-day break from social media and what she learned from it. She shares how social media was affecting her mood, focus, and family life. Lacey also explains how she changed her habits, what improved in her life, and how others can try their own social media detox.

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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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