Pros and Conversations explores what it takes to be successful, whether you’re from the world of business, science or the arts. But more than a series of inspiring conversations, guests share real-world tips and insights, providing listeners with the tools they need to achieve their entrepreneurial goals. Host Peter Reynolds and co-host Damon Adachi, pull back the curtain to discover the story behind the success, the person behind the professional. The answers are often surprising and always ...
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Second Chances: Employment After Incarceration
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40:54In this episode of Pros and Conversations, hosts Peter Reynolds and Damon Adachi explore how businesses can be powerful allies in helping women rebuild their lives after incarceration. They’re joined by Kelly Potvin, Executive Director of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Toronto, and Tina Eldridge, Executive Director of Rittenhouse, who share candid in…
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Food Insecurity - What can Businesses Do?
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32:03In this episode of Pros and Conversations, host Peter Reynolds and co-host Damon Adachi dive into the pressing issue of food insecurity affecting communities across Ontario and beyond. They explore the vital roles that entrepreneurs, small businesses, and large retailers can play in ensuring that no one in their community goes hungry. Joining them …
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The Power of Career Coaching for Entrepreneurs
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40:09In this episode of Pros & Conversations, hosts Peter Reynolds and Damon Adachi explore the transformative impact of career coaching for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Our guest, Zerina Dervini, a career and life coach, shares her journey from the corporate world to launching her own coaching practice. Zerina discusses how coaching helps e…
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Episode 23: Mastering LinkedIn - Strategies for Entrepreneurs (Part 2)
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29:10In Part 2 of Mastering LinkedIn – Strategies for Entrepreneurs, hosts Peter Reynolds and Damon Adachi continue their conversation with LinkedIn expert Stacy Maynard, diving even deeper into the platform’s potential for business growth and lead generation. This episode builds on key insights from Part 1, exploring advanced strategies for optimizing …
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Episode 22: Mastering LinkedIn - Strategies for Entrepreneurs (Part 1)
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25:22In Part 1 of Mastering LinkedIn - Strategies for Entrepreneurs, Pros and Conversations hosts Peter Reynolds and Damon Adachi explore the evolving landscape of LinkedIn and its potential as a powerful tool for business growth and lead generation. Our guest, Stacy Maynard, Co-Founder of The Mastermind City , brings her extensive experience in LinkedI…
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Episode 21: The Science of Entrepreneurship: Inside Winter Light Labs' Groundbreaking Technology
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32:31In this episode of Pros and Conversations, host Peter Reynolds and co-host Damon Adachi dive into the fascinating world of science-based entrepreneurship with the co-founders of Winter Light Labs, Maria Yancheva and Jordan Ponn. Discover how their innovative technology analyzes speech to detect and track cognitive health issues like Alzheimer's and…
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Host Peter G. Reynolds and Damon Adachi celebrate the success of Season 2 of Pros & Conversation and give a sneak peek into what's in store for Season 3! Support the show Thank you for listening! You can support and help us create great content for entrepreneurs and small business owners by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1985155/support …
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Episode 20: Secrets of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Part 2
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35:49In Part 2 of a special, 2-part episode, hosts Peter Reynolds & Damon Adachi continue demystifying Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with travel blogger and SEO specialist Nina Clapperton www.SheKnowsSEO.co How can businesses use keywords to optimize their website effectively? Guest Nina Clapperton highlights the importance of having a blog associate…
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Episode 19: Secrets of Search Engine Optimizaion (SEO) Part 1
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30:06In Part 1 of a special, 2-part episode, hosts Peter Reynolds & Damon Adachi explore the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with travel blogger and SEO specialist Nina Clapperton, discussing the importance of SEO in building a strong online presence and attracting customers. Nina shares her journey of turning her travel blog into a successful…
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Episode 18: Adding Structure to a Creative Business. PART TWO: Breaking Down the 15 Step Process
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29:21In Part Two of "How to Bring Structure to a Creative Business," Peter Reynolds welcomes back Jo-anne Kupiak, a designer and owner of Design Excellence, and Damon Adachi, a marketing expert from Sevenfold Marketing. The guests discuss the challenges of creating structure in a creative business, which is often subjective and influenced by feelings an…
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Episode 17: Succession Planning: A Non-Violent "How-to"
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37:44Looking for a succession strategy that doesn't include backstabbing and betrayal? Join hosts Peter Reynolds, Damon Adachi and a panel of experts, as they share insights, tips, and real-life examples to help you create a roadmap for your own succession plan. They'll explore the challenges faced by solopreneurs, first, second, and third-generation bu…
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Host Peter G. Reynolds and Damon Adachi celebrate the success of Season 1 of Pros & Conversation and give a sneak peek into what's in store for Season 2, including in-depth discussions with experts on AI, small business investing, mentoring, digital marketing, succession planning and much, much more. Support the show Thank you for listening! You ca…
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Episode 16: How to Market & Sell Your Children's Book
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32:47With over 100,000 picture books sold, Laurie Wright knows a thing or two about being a children's author. Join hosts Peter G. Reynolds and Damon Adachi as they discuss the challenges of self-publishing, marketing, and sales and how writing was only the first step in Laurie's story of success. Support the show Thank you for listening! You can suppor…
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Episode 15 - Understanding Your Marketing Budget
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25:53Marketing is an important part of any business. It’s critical to building awareness of your brand. But deciding how much to spend on marketing can be a real challenge. Host Peter Reynolds and marketing consultant Damon Adachi unpack this complex topic. Support the show Thank you for listening! You can support and help us create great content for en…
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Episode 14: Adding Structure to a Creative Business. PART ONE.
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19:26From accounting to marketing, working "on" our businesses is often less fun than working "in" our businesses. But if we let things slide, we soon won't have businesses at all. Interior designer Jo-Anne Kupiec provides tips and tricks for adding structure to your business without stifling creativity. Support the show Thank you for listening! You can…
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Episode 13: A Video is Worth a Million Words
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56:58Video can be an incredibly effective tool in marketing, but only if used correctly. Join video producer Kevin Luis and hosts Peter Reynolds & Damon Adachi as they discuss how to create a successful video for your business and strategies for making your video production business successful. Support the show Thank you for listening! You can support a…
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Episode 12: The Business of Show Business
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39:55Being successful in the arts takes more than just talent, it takes real business savvy. Join Peter Reynolds & Damon Adach as they speak with actors Geri Hall and Gary Pearson, stars of the hit theatrical sketch comedy MIDDLE RAGED, about the overlooked business skills needed to make it as a performer, and the performance skills that can help every …
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Episode 11: Crazy like an Entrepreneur - A Conversation about Mental Health
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49:48Counsellor & Trauma Specialist Shannon Moyer talks with hosts Peter Reynolds & Damon Adachi about the mental health challenges facing entrepreneurs today and the strategies to help overcome them. Support the show Thank you for listening! You can support and help us create great content for entrepreneurs and small business owners by clicking here: h…
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For some, retirement is about relaxing on a beach, for others, it's an opportunity to reinvent themselves and explore new business ventures. Radio news anchor and award-winning communications executive Steve Kee talks about his life after retirement, starting a new business, and the rewards of working because you want to, rather than because you ha…
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Episode 9: It’s Never Too Late - A Dragon’s Den Success Story
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50:22Global entrepreneur Claudia Harvey talks about the difficult decision to leave the corporate world to pursue her dream and how an appearance on CBC’s Dragon’s Den changed her life. Support the show Thank you for listening! You can support and help us create great content for entrepreneurs and small business owners by clicking here: https://www.buzz…
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Episode 8: Renovate or Relocate? The Entrepreneurs’ Dilemma
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17:52Should you build or buy that perfect home office? With so many entrepreneurs now working from home, the question of whether to move or renovate has become more important than ever. Join Host Peter G. Reynolds and Damon Adachi as they debate both options with Realtor Grant Gilmore & Interior Designer Jo-Anne Kupiec. Support the show Thank you for li…
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Episode 7: Creating & Managing Your Personal Brand
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38:33Political strategist, commentator and author Tasha Kheiriddin discusses the best approach to creating and managing an effective personal brand, and how to avoid any pitfalls along the way. Support the show Thank you for listening! You can support and help us create great content for entrepreneurs and small business owners by clicking here: https://…
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Episode 6: Women Entrepreneurs - Defining success
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32:34Host Peter Reynolds & Damon Adachi speak with Jennifer Kendall, CFO of Discovernet and Owner of Acuity Path about the unique challenges facing women Entrepreneurs and how to “create a business you love, while living a life you love”. Support the show Thank you for listening! You can support and help us create great content for entrepreneurs and sma…
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Peter Reynolds & Damon Adachi speak with Financial Planner Tim Keeler and Skyline Executive Sandra Kennedy about sales and the value of building strong customer relationships. Support the show Thank you for listening! You can support and help us create great content for entrepreneurs and small business owners by clicking here: https://www.buzzsprou…
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Episode 4: The Motherhood Penalty: Challenges Facing Mother’s with Demanding Careers
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34:19Host Peter G. Reynolds and Damon Adachi speak with Kinia Romanowska, CEO and Founder of Pros & Babes and the MoMBA, about the challenges faced by mothers with demanding careers and how they can turn the “motherhood penalty” into their greatest strength. Support the show Thank you for listening! You can support and help us create great content for e…
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Episode 3: Understanding Automation & Security for Small Business.
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35:27When starting a small business, technology is more than just deciding what laptops you’re going to buy. Technology impacts every aspect of your business, for productivity and accounting software, to marketing, automation and cyber-security. Host Peter Reynolds and Damon Adachi speak with Shawn Huelin, CEO of Discovernet, one of the 50 best managed …
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Episode 2: Your Image is Worth a Thousand Words: Branding vs. Marketing
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37:02Marketing & Branding are critical to the success of any business, but how do they differ? Is one more important than the other? Host Peter Reynolds and marketing consultant Damon Adachi discuss the principals of marketing and what small business owners should consider when developing their marketing and brand strategy. Support the show Thank you fo…
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Episode 1: What’s this podcast about anyway?
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10:58Welcome to Pros & Conversations, the podcast explores what it takes to be successful, whether you’re from the world of business, science of the arts. In this short intro episode, host Peter Reynolds and Damon Adachi talk about why they started the podcast and what listeners can expect from future episodes. Support the show Thank you for listening! …
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Multi Platinum Selling Country Artist Jo Dee Messina & Peter Alderman Sept 11th
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23:27Today, I will interview Multi Platinum Selling Country Music Star Jo Dee Messina and Peter Alderman author of the Rocket's Red Glare. They will discuss how they worked together on the book, their thoughts and memories of September 11th, The National Anthem's Bicentennial, and Jo Dee's thoughts about the book.The Rocket's Red Glare: Celebrating the …
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Celebrity Grammy Award-Winner Best Selling Author Hip Hop Legend Coolio
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15:14The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Hip Hop Legend Coolio. Coolio will discuss how he came up with Gangster Paradise, his book, and his latest music.Coolio, the multi-talented Grammy Award winning and multi-platinum selling artists, composer and actor, is one of the most popular and successfulRappers worldwide. To date, Coolio has sold over 3…
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How To Build 'Together Trust' by 1SimplyGBy 1SimplyG
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Neil Haley, The Total Tutor and host of the Total Celebrity Show interviewed Brian Blair to find out about how he broke into the wrestling business, his big run, and what he is doing today.Brian Leslie Blair (born January 12, 1957) is an American politician and retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances with the World Wrest…
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Vi 5 Star Ambassador and Millioniare GJ Reynolds Discusses How to Build 'Together Trust'
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14:02Neil Haley, the Total Tutor host of the Simply G Radio Show, interviewed Vi 5 Star Ambassador and Millioniare GJ Reynolds, to find out how to build 'together trust'.Reynolds is an original founding member in the company ViSalus and is now a 5 Star Ambassador, Vi Millionaire, and CEO of Simply G Media. He has written the book titled "The Playful and…
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Vi Millioniare GJ Reynolds Discusses The Importance of Capacity to Grow a Business
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21:33Neil Haley, the Total Tutor host of the Simply G Radio Show, interviewed Vimillionaire GJ Reynolds to find out about the importance of capacity to grow a business.Reynolds is an original founding member in the company ViSalus and is now a 5 Star Ambassador, Vi Millionaire, and CEO of Simply G Media. He has written a book titled "The Playful and Pow…
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The Blind Side Co-star Quinton Aaron Who Played Michael Oher
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27:54Neil Haley, The Total Tutor host of the Total Celebrity Show, and writer Blake Robinson interviewed Quinton Aaron to find out about his career and charity work.Quinton Aaron, best-known for his portrayal of Michael Oher, "Big Mike" in the blockbuster movie, The Blind Side, now dedicates himself to sharing his experiences, finding meaningful solutio…
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NFL All Pro Atlanta Falcon Jamal Anderson Shares His Football Career
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21:47Neil Haley, The Total Tutor host of the Total Celebrity Show and writer Blake Robinson, interviewed Jamal Anderson to find out about his career.Jamal Sharif Anderson (born September 30, 1972) is a former American football running back of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL Draft. …
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