S03E26 – How to climb to the top and have fun along the way


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Tracey Caville knows how to do it right.  She has been a business warrior for over two decades.  She clawed her way into important positions in two successful companies.  And she never lost her sense of humor along the way.  I loved talking with her.  Over the next 30 minutes you will here Tracey and I discuss her current role at Scandinavian Building Services.  We also talk about why working in an office is better than working from home.  And the toll working long hours can have on your home life.  But mostly we just goof around!  Tracey is really funny and I had a great time recording this interview with her.

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S03E25 – Are smart buildings smart enough?


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I have seen a lot of attempts to bring technology into new buildings.  Some of them make sense, but a whole lot more are just giant money sucks.  That’s not the case with today’s guest.   Adam Bartman is one of the most impressive young entrepreneurs I’ve met in a very long time.  He started working as a plumber with his Dad when he was still a teenager.  Now in his early 30’s Adam is the co-founder of Reed Water.

Reed promises to do something property managers have been dreaming about for decades.  Their technology allows for total control and monitoring of every valve and fixture in your building.  Trying to track down missing water inside older buildings can be a costly nightmare.  Adam explains how the technology works.  And he and Tim debate the merits of incorporating more “smart” technology in new buildings.

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S03E24 – The Oracle Speaks with John Mollenhauer


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When John Mollenhauer speaks, I listen.  And so should you.  John has been working in the Toronto construction industry for decades.  Since becoming CEO of the Toronto Construction Association 13 years ago he has become something of an oracle.  I invited him back on the show this week to hear his thoughts on the state of the economy.  I boldly predicted earlier this year that we were headed for a recession.   That hasn’t happened yet and John tells me why.  We also talk about:

  • The state of the Canadian and US construction industries
  • Why gold is topping $1400 an ounce
  • Whether Trump and Trudeau will get re-elected
  • Why construction companies are so terrified of new technology

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S03E23 – Cash Crunch – How to survive when your clients don’t pay


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It’s every contractors worst nightmare. Your client isn’t paying. So, what do you do? The practice of big companies delaying payment to their contractors has become so widespread that it’s threatening the survival of a lot of small businesses. In today’s episode I talk about the problem with Doug Macy from Trust 1 Security. I share some horror stories from my 35 years in business. Including the story of what happened when I put a lien in a building owned by one of the biggest developers in Toronto. It wasn’t pretty!

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S03E22 – Music Money Madness with The Noolands


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I’m doing something really different this week. I’ve invited The Noolands to join us at our shop for a live performance and interview. The band hails from my hometown of Barrie and hav been having a great year. They’ve performed to sold-out crowds in Toronto and have just released a new single. Together we talk about the music business and I reveal why I think they’re the best young band in the country!

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https://thenoolands.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTdhCVmWSWje2G1MRqsGXPw

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