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#189: Dick Brown (Kathairos) - The Business Case for Methane Reduction: 185,000 Tonnes of C02 & How Producers Can Benefit
29 Aug 2024
00:55:08
Greetings & welcome back to the podcast.
This episode we are joined by Dick Brown - President & CEO of Kathairos - a Methane reduction company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Kathairos technology is used by more than 55 major oil and gas producers in 17 North American shale basins, and is on track to generate $50MM in revenues by year end.
To date, Kathairos has mitigated ~185,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions from our customer’s operations – the equivalent of ~3MM trees planted in a single year.
Mr. Brown holds a BSc. Eng. from the University of Alberta, and a Professional engineer designation.
Among other things we discussed the business case for methane reduction: 185,000 tonnes of C02 & how producers can benefit.
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#188: Jim Davidson (Topaz/ATB Financial) - An Optimistic Perspective: 40 Years of Energy Banking and a Few Lessons Learned
22 Aug 2024
00:51:31
Greetings & welcome back to the podcast.
This episode we are joined by Jim Davidson - director of Topaz Energy, ATB Financial, the Business Council of Alberta, the Creative Destruction Lab, the Economic Futures Council of Junior Achievement, the Fraser Institute and the Modern Miracle Network.
Mr. Davidson's principal occupation is a Corporate Director. Mr. Davidson co-founded FirstEnergy Capital Corp. in 1993 which became the world’s premier choice for energy sector investment banking.
Subsequently, Mr. Davidson was the Deputy Chairman of GMP First Energy, Canada’s leading energy-focused investment bank from which he retired from his role in 2018.
Mr. Davidson holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo and has earned the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D) designation.
Mr. Davidson has more than 41 years of experience providing investment banking and financial services to a broad spectrum of companies in a variety of industries, most notably in the energy sector.
In 2016 Mr. Davidson was inducted into the IIAC Investment Industry Hall of Fame and awarded a "Lifetime Achievement Award" by the Oil & Gas Council. Jim is also a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Governor General of Canada.
Among other things we discussed An Optimistic Perspective: 40 Years of Energy Banking and a Few Lessons Learned.
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#179: Jay Gohill (Arcurve) - Tech in Energy: How Software is Increasing Profits & Operational Efficiencies
20 Jun 2024
00:41:31
Greetings, & welcome back to the podcast.
This episode we are joined by Jay Gohill - President & CEO of Arcurve - a private software development and services company based in Calgary, Alberta Canada.
Arcurve helps clients with their technology and software needs in a wide variety of projects such as field invoicing & data capture, pipeline flow efficiency & drill speed optimization.
Mr. Gohill co-founded Arcurve in 2006, as a self taught programmer with experience at Pandell Technologies , Schlumberger & Merak.
Mr. Gohill is also the Board Chair of the Calgary Food Bank & is a member of the Council of Canadian Innovators.
Among other things we discussed Tech in Energy: How Software is Increasing Profits & Operational Efficiencies.
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Danielle Smith is a politician, journalist, business owner, podcast host & former leader of the Wild Rose Party from October 2009 to December 17, 2014.
As leader of the Wild Rose Party, Danielle was instrumental in the parties growth as one that lacked official party status, to one that formed the official opposition within three years.
Prior to being elected leader of the Wildrose Party, Danielle was the director of provincial affairs for Alberta with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
Danielle attended the University of Calgary and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English & Economics.
She married her husband, David Moretta in 2006 and together they own and operate The Whistle Stop Diner, a fully renovated 1940s rail dining car.
Danielle has also re-launched the The Danielle Smith Show on Western Standard Online, as she seeks the United Conservative Party (UCP) nomination in Livingstone-Macleod against incumbent MLA Roger Reid.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and among many things, discussed making a comeback in politics, the future of Alberta’s economy including crypto & carbon capture, saying yes to business and attracting new investment, saving for a rainy day and a lot more.
Also, this episode is also available on YouTube, so if you enjoyed the conversation, subscribe to the rose bros channel – it will go a long way to helping the show.
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Rundle collects and processes liners using an environmentally friendly system, leaving a clean environmental footprint.
The end use of these liners are shredded and processed into pellets that then can be extruded into various forms of usable plastic products including furniture, various building materials, industrial packaging etc.
Checkout rundleco.com for more details on how you can recycle your industrial pond and pit liners today.
This episode we are joined by Audrey Mascarenhas – CEO of Questor Tech, for another edition of the Rundle Eco-Cap series - where the idea is to explore companies making a profit, while also giving back to the environment.
Questor is a clean technology company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange with a market cap of around $40MM.
Questor provides technology to reduce pollution emissions, maximize data and increase energy efficiency.
In simple terms, Questor provides hardware to industrial applications in order to cleanly combust waste gas streams (Methane), that otherwise would be flared into the atmosphere.
This reduction in emissions helps reduce harm to the environment, and protects people from breathing in these harmful gasses that often contain carcinogenic properties.
Audrey also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto and a Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Calgary.
She is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineers, served as a distinguished lecturer with the Society of Petroleum Engineers, is a member of the Schulich Industry Engineering Advisory Council, and currently chairs the Canadian federal government clean technology strategy table.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and among many things, discussed creating social license and why its good for business, how methane reduction is important for the environment & pragmatic clean tech solutions.
Also, this episode is also available on YouTube, so if you enjoyed the conversation, subscribe to the rose bros channel – it will go a long way to helping the show.
Looking for a way to recycle your frac pond and pit liners used in the oil and gas industry?
Rundle collects and processes liners using an environmentally friendly system, leaving a clean environmental footprint.
The end use of these liners are shredded and processed into pellets that then can be extruded into various forms of usable plastic products including furniture, various building materials, industrial packaging etc.
Checkout rundleco.com for more details on how you can recycle your industrial pond and pit liners today!
This episode we are joined by Jamie Murray, head research and portfolio manager at the Murray Wealth Group.
The Murray Wealth Group has grown from $70,000,000 under management to $250,000,000, and focuses on delivering high performance/low fee investment management to Canadian clients.
MWG offers two different investment products including the Income Growth Fund - a long only portfolio consists of ~35 income oriented securities, and the Global Equity Growth Fund – a portfolio consisting of ~40 stocks, the majority of which are best-in-class global companies.
You can also find Jamie regularly commenting on BNN Market Call, where he provides opinions on investing and the markets in general.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed the importance of building financial acumen, the psychology of investing, where interest rates are going, & why optimism is important in investing.
Also, this episode is also available on YouTube, so if you enjoyed the conversation, subscribe to the rose bros channel – it will go a long way to helping the show.
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#86: Phil Hodge (Pine Cliff Energy) - Why Natural Gas Prices are Rising, 45% Free Cash Flow Yields, Increasing Dividends, Zero Debt & What it Means for Energy Shareholders
This episode we are joined by Phil Hodge, President & CEO of Pine Cliff Energy.
Pine Cliff Energy is a public company actively engaged in the exploration, development and production of natural gas, crude oil and natural gas liquids in Western Canada.
Pine Cliff currently produces ~21,000 boe per day, and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange with a market cap of approximately $400 million.
As commodity prices continue to rise 2021/2022, Pine Cliff has enjoyed enormous gains including a 45% free cash flow yield, plans to eliminate all debt, and its first dividend scheduled to begin in May of 2022.
With a single digit decline rate on production (industry average is ~ 30%), Pine Cliff plans to continue its steady growth rate as the Canadian energy industry recovers.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed why natural gas prices are rising, capital allocation and how it affects shareholders, the realities of transitioning energy industry & how the invasion of Ukraine has affected global energy security.
Also, this episode is also available on YouTube, so if you enjoyed the conversation, subscribe to the rose bros channel – it will go a long way to helping the show.
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This episode we are joined by Doug Hicks - President of Nature's Pond & Koender's Water Solutions for another edition of the Rundle Eco-Capitalism Podcast Series, where the idea is to explore companies giving back to the environment while also making a profit.
Nature's Pond & Koenders provides natural pond care solutions to keep freshwater resources healthy & clean as an alternative to chemical-based treatments.
In addition, Nature's Pond has developed a range of natural-based, concentrated cleaning and disinfecting products used across Canada in commercial buildings and homes.
All of Nature's Pond products are 100% bio-degradable and made from natural based ingredients, helping to reduce their environmental footprint.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed how natural products can be used in industrial applications, the challenges and opportunities of creating natural products , the history of Nature's Pong & Koenders, what goes in to tracking environmentally friendly alternatives and a lot more.
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#84: Guy Spier (Aquamarine Capital) - The Power of Authenticity, Playing 100% in Center Court, Structuring Your Environment & Lessons From Warren Buffett
This episode we are joined by Guy Spier - managing director of Aquamarine Capital.
Aquamarine Capital is an investment fund whose philosophy was inspired by the original 1950’s Warren Buffett partnerships to provide shareholder returns.
Aquamarine began in 1997 with capital from fiends and family, and has grown to approximately 150 clients with $350 million under management.
Guy is also known for his winning bid of $650,0000 with Mohnish Pabrai to have lunch with Warren Buffett in 2008, and is also the best selling author of The Education of a Value Investor - a novel that tells the story of Guy's personal development as he emulates Warren Buffett in all aspects of life.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed the power of being authentic, playing 100% in center court, the value of structuring your environment, checking your flanks and, lessons from Warren Buffett.
Also, apologies in advance for the abrupt end to the conversation, we had some technical difficulties, but you can find the full conversation on YouTube under the rose bros podcast.
Enjoy.
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#83: Rick Koshman (BluMaple Capital) - Making a Return on Low Carbon Investments, Emerging Technologies, Shareholder Alignment & Funding Gaps in the Marketplace
This episode we are joined by Rick Koshman, founder & managing director of BluMaple Capital, for another edition of the Rundle Eco-Capitalism Podcast Series, where the idea is to explore companies giving back to the environment while also making a profit.
BluMaple is an investment fund currently in the process of raising $350-$500 million to solve the funding gap that exists between small and large entities focused on low-carbon business models.
Examples of companies that BluMaple is currently targeting include plastic recycling, solar & geothermal energy, bio-fuels, lithium & hydrogen technologies.
BluMaple aims to leverage its investment capital and owner/operator experience to help companies grow to their next stage, while also providing shareholders of BluMaple a profitable rate of return in exchange.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed Making a Return in Low Carbon Investments, Emerging Technologies, Shareholder Alignment, Funding Gaps in the Marketplace and a lot more.
Enjoy!
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This episode we are joined by Jamie Bakos, President of Titan Clean Energy Projects, for another edition of the Rundle Eco-Capitalism Podcast Series,where the idea is to explore companies giving back to the environment while also making a profit.
Titan collects & repurposes waste products such as wood waste and agricultural residue (think flax or hemp) and converts the material into pure carbon for future use in products like soil additives, animal feed and water and purification.
Instead of burning carbon trapped in waste products, Titan is able to prevent additional carbon from being released into the atmosphere.
In addition, Titan has recently developed a use for the activated carbon in new plastic products, and has been generating revenue from selling carbon credits as well.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed the carbon cycle and how new products can be made from waste products, the $200 billion carbon credit market, finding product market fit, the $5 billion carbon extraction industry and a lot more.
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This episode we are joined by Cory Dosdall, President of Ascend EcoTech, for another edition of the Rundle Eco-Capitalism Podcast Series, where the idea is to explore companies giving back to the environment while also making a profit.
Ascend EcoTech is a wastewater cleaning and purifying business that provides sustainable chemistry solutions to water used in pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture and mining industries.
The goal of Ascend is to allow companies to be able to reuse all water 100% instead of having to constantly use fresh water in their day to day operations.
Instead of using synthetic chemicals to purify water, Ascend has created a natural mixture that is environmentally friendly.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed the problem of contaminated water used in industry, how water purification technology is improving , the challenges of using fresh water in industry, giving back to the environment while making a profit and a lot more.
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This episode we are joined by Eric Nuttall - partner and senior portfolio manager with Ninepoint Partners and the Ninepoint Enery Fund.
The Ninepoint Energy Fund is Canada's largest energy fund with $1.4 billion dollars under management, and was the number one performing energy fund in the world in 2021.
Ninepoint focuses on a portfolio of mid-cap energy companies with a majority of its investment based in Canada.
Last year, the Ninepoint Energy fund returned 186% to its owners and has continued to see its fund outperform the market as the Canadian energy industry recovers.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed earning 600% returns, being the last man standing in energy investing, the value of good management, why energy stocks are rising and a lot more.
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#178: Hon. Brad Wall (14th Premier of Saskatchewan) - Western Taxation, Encounters with Mr.Lougheed & Common Sense Economic Policy
14 Jun 2024
00:30:31
Greetings, & welcome back to the podcast.
This episode we are joined by Mr. Brad Wall - 14th Premier of Saskatchewan, Principal at Flying W Consulting & Partner at CW Cattle Co.
Mr. Brad Wall is also a board member at Helium Evolution, Whitecap Resources, NexGen Energy, Maxim Power Corp, Canadian American Business Council & Special Advisor at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP & E3 Lithium.
Mr.Brad Wall is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with an honors degree in Public Administration and an advanced certificate in Political Studies.
Among other things we discussed Western taxation, encounters with Mr.Lougheed & common sense economic policy.
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This episode we are joined by Dan Zembal - President of PolyAg Recycling - for another installment of the Rundle Eco-Capitalism Series, where the idea is to explore companies that are giving back to the environment, and also making a profit.
In a nutshell, PolyAg Recycling collects used grain bags from farmers and then preprocess' them through a cycle of shredding, washing and melting to create individual plastic pellets.
These pellets are then sold to other companies who require them for material to make new products such as the synthetic wood used to build new decks.
Also, companies are now using PolyAg's recycled pellets to make brand new grain bags in an example of full circle recycling.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed how PolyAg works, Full Circle Recycling, Reusing Waste Products, Skin the Game, good books and a lot more.
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#78: Eco-Capitalism Series - Mike Rutherford (Rundle Eco Services) - How Rundle Recycled 1,000,000 lbs of Plastic, What Eco-Capitalism Means, & Company Shareholders Role in the Environment
This episode we are joined by Mike Rutherford - President of Rundle Eco Services for part II of our ongoing conversation.
We sat down for a smoooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed how Rundle recycled 1,000,000 lbs. of plastic, what Eco-Capitalism means, new companies that are making a profit and helping the environment, shareholder concerns for the environmental, good books and a lot more.
Also, we have also decided to re-start the Rundle Eco Capitalism Podcast Series where the idea is to explore people and companies that are giving back to the environment while also making a profit.
Myself and Mike Rutherford hope to cover handful on companies in the next few months, so stay tuned to learn more about this exciting subject.
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#77: Terry Etam (Energy Columnist) - Why the Canadian Energy Industry is Recovering, Attacking Energy Supply Instead of Demand, Shifting Energy Cycles, 40% Cash Flow Yields & Lessons from War & Peace
This episode we are joined by Terry Etam - Energy Executive & best selling author of the The End of Fossil Fuel Insanity!
Terry has had a wide range of experience from executive level positions & writing best selling novels, to hands on experience in the field.
You can find Terry's writing on the boereport.com as well as his personal website publicenergynumberone.com
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed Why the Canadian Energy Industry is Recovering, Attacking Energy Supply Instead of Demand, Changing Energy Cycles, 40% Cash Flow Yields & Lessons from War & Peace.
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#76: Manny Osborne-Paradis Part III (4x Olympic Downhiller) - How to Conquer Fear, the Half-Life of Sports Fame, Finding Closure on a Ski Racing Career, Hermann Maier Stories & Why it Pays to Be a Winner
This episode we are joined by Olympic Downhill skier Manuel Osborne-Paradis for part III of our conversation!
Born in North Vancouver, British Columbia - Manny grew up racing for the Whistler Mountain Ski Club.
Manny spent 13 seasons on the World Cup Circuit competing in 4 Olympic Games and 6 World Championships with 2 Downhill wins, 1 Super-G win and 11 podium finishes.
His first World Cup podium came in November 2006 at Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, and his first victory was at the downhill of Kvitfjell in March 2009.
Manny currently lives in Invermere, British Columbia where he enjoys ski touring, golfing, mountain biking and spending time with his family.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed how to conquer fear, finding closure on a ski racing career, the best skier in the world right now, the half-life of sports fame, favorite world cup stops, Hermann Maier Stories, and why it pays to be a winner.
This episode we are joined by Cam Proctor - COO of PrairieSky Royalty, a multi-billion dollar energy royalty company for part III of our ongoing conversation.
A lawyer by training, Cam completed his undergrad and law school degrees at the University of Victoria and University of Calgary respectively.
Prior to joining PrairieSky in 2014, Cam was the Executive Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer of Sinopec Canada, and Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Daylight Energy Ltd.
Before Daylight and Sinopec, Cam was a barrister and solicitor at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, specializing in corporate securities & mergers/acquisition law.
Aside from PrairieSky, Cam is an avid outdoorsman, enjoys spending time with his family, giving back to the community and is a great guy in general.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed the recovering Canadian energy industry, effective capital allocation & why its important, the realities of a transitioning power grid, Berkshire Hathaway and a lot more.
This episode we are joined by real estate entrepreneur - Trung Bien.
Trung is an uncommon realtor both in his origins from an immigrant family and his success & longevity as a real estate investor.
While studying Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Calgary, Trung developed a passion for real estate and bought his first rental property in 2006.
By 2010, Trung had acquired a $3.5 million portfolio of cash flow rental properties in Calgary and Edmonton.
In 2012, Trung decided to pursue a professional career with Trickle Creek Custom Homes, where he went on to buy and sell ~$9 million in inner city residential lots.
Since leaving Trickle Creek, Trung has continued to help people buy and sell their homes through his association with Re/Max Real Estate & eXp Realty.
Trung is also a four time recipient of the RE/MAX Chairman's Club award.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed learning the real estate business and Trung's experience nearly going bankrupt, why housing is booming, the best type of real estate investments, and advice on what not to do in real estate, both as realtor & investor.
#73: Johno McBride (Olympic + World Cup Coach) - A Glimpse Into American Ski Racing Success
27 Nov 2021
00:54:28
Hello and welcome to episode #73 of the rose bros podcast!
This episode we are joined by Olympic & World Cup Ski Racing coach- Johno McBride.
Johno is perhaps best known for his time as Bode Miller’s coach during his 2002 Olympic medal performance and 2005/2008 overall World Cup victories.
During the period, Johno also coached Daron Rahlves to 12x World Cup wins.
In addition, Johno has coached the Canadian National Ski Team, Paralympic athletes and different levels all the way down to the club, where he is coaching at the Aspen Valley Ski Club today.
Originally from Aspen Colorado, Johno grew up skiing, playing hockey and enjoying the outdoors.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed what it takes to win, the importance of team, the difference between US and Canadian ski racing programs, earning respect, dealing with egos, bad advice and a lot more.
This episode we are joined by Tom Hoyne - VP of Coffee & Quality Assurance at Kicking Horse Coffee.
Prior to Kicking Horse Coffee, Tom co-founded Kootenay Pasta, a high end pasta company which he sold after growing tired of the demanding schedule running the business.
Tom then joined Kicking Horse Coffee in the early 2000's, and was a key member in helping Kicking Horse lead the craft coffee revolution, and becoming a multi-million-dollar global business.
In 2017 Kicking Horse Coffee was purchased by Italian conglomerate Lavazza and the deal valued the company at $215 million.
We sat down for a smooth cup of coffee and discussed the importance of quality products, the origins of Kicking Horse Coffee, how to make a great cup of coffee, ignoring noise when building a business, why coffee prices are rising and a lot more.
#71: Matt Varughese (8020) - Selling an Agency, the Benefits of Low-Code/No-Code & Giving Away Your Work
14 Oct 2021
00:41:58
Hello, and welcome to episode #71 of the rose bros podcast!
This episode we are joined by Matt Varughese - CEO of 8020, a low code/no code web design firm.
Instead of expensive developers, 8020 uses modern platforms to design, build and automate websites, mobile apps, internal dashboards, and more.
Prior to 8020, Matt built and eventually sold another low code/no code web design company called Websterpeace which was acquired by 8020 - the company Matt would later become CEO of.
8020 is now a portfolio company of Andrew Wilkinson's Tiny Capital and includes investor Shane Parrish from Farnam Street as one of its major owners.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about founding a web design agency, selling a web design agency, the value of low code/no code, giving away your work for free, good business books, learning to code and a lot more.
#70: Lou Rosenfeld (Lou's Performance Centre) - Innovation, Technology & the Impact of Covid-19 on the Ski Business
15 Jul 2021
00:53:23
Hello and welcome to episode #70 of the rose bros podcast!
This episode we are joined by entrepreneur - Lou Rosenfeld (MSc, Engineering) - owner of Lou's Performance Centre.
Lou's provides ski boot fitting services, sells high performance ski equipment, bikes and everything else in between.
In short, Lou’s specializes in adapting ski equipment with the knowledge of Biomechanics and modern pressure/balance measuring tools to setup alpine skiers for their day on the slopes.
Lou has also published numerous academic papers on everything from the science of boot fitting, to avalanche transceivers.
In addition, Lou graduated from the the University of Calgary with a Masters of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Biomechanics), and the Oregon Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffeeand talked about Covid-19's impact on the ski industry, innovation and technology in ski equipment, learning to ski better, good books and a lot more.
#69: Steve Oslanski (Envirotech) - Geothermal Energy 101: How it Works & Opportunities Going Forward
24 Jun 2021
00:47:59
Hello and welcome to episode #69 of the rose bros podcast!
This episode we are joined by Steve Oslanski - partner at Envirotech Geothermal - a geothermal business based out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Envirotech is a heating and cooling company founded in 2006 with the goal of providing consumers a cost efficient option to transition their home or business away from fossil fuels towards a system using renewable resources stored in the Earth.
Envirotech grew 500% last year and they are expecting another 400% growth in 2021 with no signs of slowing down.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed how geothermal energy works, the costs and benefits for consumers, reducing your carbon footprint, alternative energy solutions, opportunities for the business going forward and a lot more.
#68: Colin Frostad (Tourmaline) - Rock Hounds, Creativity & Responsible Energy Transition
17 Jun 2021
00:44:35
Hello, and welcome to episode #68 of the rose bros podcast!
This episode we are joined by Colin Frostad - VP Exploration for Tourmaline Energy - Canada's largest natural gas producer with a market cap of ~$9 Billion, annual revenues of ~$2 Billion and annual production of approximately 400,000 boe/d.
Colin has served as the Vice President, Exploration of Tourmaline since November 2019 and prior to that was the Exploration Manager and Senior Geologist.
Prior to joining Tourmaline, Colin served as a Geologist at Duvernay Oil Corp until its acquisition in 2008.
Colin holds a Master of Science (Geology) and Bachelor of Science (Geology) from the University of Calgary.
He is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta, Association of Engineers & Geoscientists of British Columbia and the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about a rock hound's love of geology, creativity in finding hydrocarbons, skin in the game, responsible energy transition good, sci-fi books and a lot more.
#67: Justin Rule (Sparrow Websites) - Personalizing Your Brand, Saying No to Selling the Business & the Importance of an Online Presence
10 Jun 2021
00:40:09
Hello and welcome to episode #67 of the rose bros podcast!
Today we are joined by Justin Rule of Sparrow Websites - a website development agency based out of Columbia, Pennsylvania.
Justin and his team spotted the market opportunity to create website launch kits for entrepreneurs priced between "free" and the more expensive version at large development agencies.
By offering a quick, reliable and lost cost service, Justin and his team have created a product that helps business owners get online while saving them time to work on their business.
Sparrow now does a high six figure revenue, while sill allowing time outside the business for his friends and family.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about starting a web development agency, the value in personalizing your brand, saying no to selling the business, the importance of an online presence and a lot more!
Also, apologies for the scratchy audio at times, but the internet connection was lousy.
#66: Therese Brisson (Alpine Canada CEO) - Changing the Tires & What's Next For Alpine Canada
29 Apr 2021
00:51:14
Hello and welcome to episode #66 of the rose bros podcast!
This episode we are joined by Therese Brisson – CEO of Alpine Canada.
Therese Brisson played for the Canadian National women's ice hockey team from 1993 to 2005 and was a member of the gold medal winning team at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, and silver medal winning team at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan.
Therese also competed for Canada at 5 World Championships in 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2001.
After sport, Therese earned her Master’s and PhD degrees from the University of Montreal as well as an MBA specializing in finance and management consulting from York University.
In July of 2020, she was named CEO of Alpine Canada where she was tasked with bringing a fresh perspective to the organization.
Since then, she has been working on leading Alpine Canada through the Covid-19 pandemic while simultaneously planning the future of the organization.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed carving Alpine Canada’s unique path forward, the importance of a winning mindset, budgets vs. organizational effectiveness, and what Alpine Canada isn’t planning on doing going forward.
#65: Aditya Rao (Kaapi) Self-Learning to Code at 30 & Bootstrapping a Software Business to $1000 MRR
22 Apr 2021
00:36:03
This episode we are joined by Aditya Rao, co-founder of Kaapi - a remote team management & productivity software tool that Addy has bootstrapped with his co-founder right from the start.
After experiencing the pressures and pitfalls of the venture capital backed startup model, Aditya decided he wanted to try a different business approach that allowed him to remain profitable and still have some time for activities outside of business.
After self-teaching himself to code at the age of 30, Aditya's article describing the process went viral on Hacker News this spring, catching the eye of many who envied the process.
So far, Aditya has managed to achieve his goals as Kaapi continues to grow and remain profitable, allowing him to slowly work on the business and other ideas.
Check out Kaapi to learn more about how they can help your remote work needs.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffeeand talked about the process of self-learning to code, bootstrapping a software business to profitability, assets that earn while you sleep, the value of the "long term view" and a lot more.
Also, if you enjoy the episode, checkout rosebros.ca/podcastwhere you can make a small contribution to support the show.
#64: Wes & Jen Farnell (Eight Ounce Coffee) - What Makes a Good Café, Coffee Hardware & Expanding a Business
15 Apr 2021
01:12:07
Hello & welcome to episode #64 of the rose bros podcast!
Today we are joined by Wes & Jennifer Farnell – co-founders of Eight Ounce Coffee - an 8 figure specialty coffee equipment business.
Started in 2011 as a side gig selling AeroPress and KeepCups to an emerging crowd of specialty coffee baristas and home coffee enthusiasts, Eight Ounce has grown their line of products into what it has become today.
Think of Eight Ounce as the suppliers of the “hardware” that coffee drinkers use to brew their coffee including everything from home use pour-overs to commercial late machines in cafes.
Eight Ounce is now the biggest specialty coffee equipment distributor in Canada, selling to almost four thousand cafes, roasters, hotels, kitchens and lifestyle stores in Canada and the USA.
Operating out of a twenty thousand square foot warehouse in Calgary, with team members in Montreal and Toronto - Eight Ounce has managed to grow their business even during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In addition, in 2018 Canadian Business Magazine ranked Eight Ounce No. 40 on the annual Growth 500 - a ranking of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies on five-year revenue growth.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed the origins of Eight Ounce, how to make a good cup of coffee, what makes a good cafe, growing a business, coffee hardware advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and a lot more!
Also, the rose bros podcast will always be free, but you can now support the show by making a single contribution, or signing up for a monthly substitution at rosebros.ca/podcast!
Any support is much appreciated as the show continues doing its best to entertain you.
#63: Wayne Burke (Link Energy) - Artisanal Energy, Free Markets & Giving Back to the Community
08 Apr 2021
00:46:54
Greetings and welcome to episode #63 of the rose bros podcast!
Today we are joined by Wayne Burke - CEO of Link Energy.
After graduating from McGill Law school, Wayne leveraged his experience in the energy industry, after he thought there could be a better way to provide energy to consumers that included a higher level of service combined with contributions back to the community.
At its core, Link Energy is a retail energy provider that supplies electricity and natural gas to both residential and commercial users .
Link also provides a high level of customers service, customizable service plans and contributes a portion of sales to support non-profit community programs.
Instead of having to purchase your electricity from a faceless monolith, Link has made its goal to leave customers with a smile on their face knowing their purchase supports social causes (think artisanal coffee shop instead of corporate giant).
Fast forward to today and Wayne has build an 8 figure business that in 2019, Canadian Business and Maclean's ranked No. 6 on the 30th annual Growth 500 - a ranking of Canada's fastest growing companies on five year revenue growth.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed the deregulation of the retail electricity market, renewable energy, free markets what motivates and entrepreneur, giving back to the community and a lot more.
#62: Glenn Thomsen (Olympic + World Cup Coach) - Athlete Development from Thomas Grandi to Grandkids
25 Mar 2021
00:54:08
Hello and welcome to episode #62 of the rose bros podcast !
This episode we are joined by Glenn Thomsen - athlete, coach and dad who has guided ski racers from the grassroots level all the way up to the Olympic & World Cup stage.
In 2017, The Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame recognized Glenn as an Honored Alberta and Canadian Ski Team Alumni, for a lifetime of passion for ski racing and coaching excellence.
Glenn invested forty years into coaching elite level and next generation champions at three Olympic Winter Games, the Canadian National Ski Team on the World Cup Circuit, Provincial Ski Teams, grassroots club programs, and has seen his athletes reach the podium in both speed and tech – ladies and men.
Among many athletes, Glenn guided Karen Percy to two Olympic bronze medals (1988) and a World Championship silver (1989), as well as podium results from Laurie Graham, Liisa Savijarvi, Kerrin Lee-Gartner and Lucie Laroche, Edi Podivinsky and Cary Mullen, Thomas Grandi, Brad Spence, Trevor White, Paul Stutz – all of who would subsequently reach the World Cup top 10 or better.
Glenn has since retired from the sport of Alpine Ski racing and likes to spend his time with his family and wife Meghan, mountain biking, water skiing and playing hockey.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about different approaches to high level coaching, what makes a great athlete, how to stay young , advice to junior athletes and a lot more.
#61: Manuel Osborne-Paradis (4x Olympic Downhiller) - Retirement, Reflections & What's Next
18 Mar 2021
00:51:18
Hello and welcome to episode #61 of the rose bros podcast.
This episode we are joined by Manuel Osborne-Paradis for part II of our conversation!
Born in North Vancouver, British Columbia - Manny grew up racing for the Whistler Mountain Ski Club.
His first World Cup podium came in November 2006 at Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada, and his first victory was at the downhill of Kvitfjell in March 2009.
Manny spent 13 seasons on the World Cup Circuit competing in 4 Olympic Games and 6 World Championships with 2 Downhill wins, 1 Super-G win and 11 podium finishes.
Since our last conversation, Manny made the decision to retire from the sport of alpine ski racing to focus on his business career, two young children and wife Lana.
Manny currently lives in Invermere, British Columbia where he enjoys ski touring, golf, mountain biking and a variety of sports.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffeeand talked about retiring from ski racing, transitioning to the next phase of life, what gives an athletes a competitive edge, reflections on a career in sport, the state of Alpine Canada, future plans and a lot more!
Also, if you get a chance to leave a review of the episode in the Apple directory, it will go a long way to helping the show!
#60: Patrick Biggs - Olympic Skiing, the Ivy League & Balancing Creativity with Business
11 Mar 2021
00:36:23
Hello and welcome to episode #60 of the Rose Bros Podcast.
Today we are joined by Patrick Biggs.
Patrick was first named to represent Canada as a member of the Canadian National Ski Team in May of 2004. Over a nine year period he competed at the International stage representing Canada at the 2006 Winter Games in Torino, the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, placed in the top 10 at two World Championships and scored top 30 results on the World Cup circuit for 7 years.
Graduating from Dartmouth College in 2012 with an A.B. majoring in Engineering and Studio Art, he then moved into the next stage of his life and started a career as a professional artist in Ottawa, Ontario with his wife and family.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed the path to high level ski racing, leveraging sport into an Ivy league degree, life after sport, balancing creativity with business, taking the path less travelled and a lot more.
#176: Brian Hamm (McDaniel) - North America's Largest Oil Resource, 20% Discount Rates & What Makes a Quality Reserve Analysis
30 May 2024
00:57:11
Greetings, & welcome back to the podcast.
This episode we are joined by Mr. Brian Hamm - CEO of McDaniel - an industry leading petroleum evaluation company that also provides consulting and research products for acquisitions and divestitures, carbon capture technology (CCUS), and machine learning.
Mr. Brian Hamm earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Mechanical Engineering (University of Calgary ), and holds a P.Eng (APEGA).
Mr. Brian Hamm sits on the board of directors for the Calgary Petroleum Club & is the Chair of the Canadian Energy Executive Association.
Among other things, we discussed North America's largest oil resource, 20% discount rates & what makes a quality reserve analysis.
Enjoy.
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#59: Mike Belenkie Part II (Advantage Energy) - Carbon Capture, Renewable Energy & Making a Profit
04 Mar 2021
00:45:32
Hello and welcome to episode #59 of the rose bros podcast!
This episode we are joined by Mike Belenkie- President of Advantage Oil & Gas, for part II of our conversation.
Advantage Oil & Gas is a mid-sized Canadian energy company with a market cap of around $500 million that also has interests in carbon capture technology.
Mike is a pretty interesting guy as he was a competitor at 2000 Sydney Olympics, where he competed in the sport of rowing for team Canada. He is also an engineer, scientist, & entrepreneur having previously founded Modern Resources - a private energy company which achieved commercial success.
In addition, he is also a Director of the Elk Valley Land Trust which is a non-profit organization with the goal of setting aside thousands of forest acres for future use in the Fernie area.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about how carbon capture works, the realities of renewable energy, an update on the Elk Valley Regional Land Trust and a lot more!
Also, if you get a chance to leave a review of the show in the Apple directory, it will go a long way to helping the show.
#58: Trevor White (Switch Power) - Olympic Skiing, Entrepreneurship & Sustainable Energy
18 Feb 2021
00:39:26
The following is a conversation with Trevor White.
Trevor spent 10 years on the Canadian National Ski Team where he competed in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games as well as the 2009 & 2011 World Championships.
After his retirement from alpine ski racing, Trevor transitioned to the energy industry and after raising money from investors, used his experience to start Switch Power.
Switch Power is a sustainable energy company that develops, builds, owns, and operates energy projects in wind, solar, gas and energy storage using an innovative energy management system.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about the challenges and opportunities of sustainable energy, energy economics, opportunities in renewable energy, balancing traditional energy sources (natural gas) with renewables, entrepreneurship and a lot more.
#57: W. Brett Wilson - Handshake Deals, Entrepreneurship & Advice to a Younger Self
10 Feb 2021
00:32:10
The following is a conversation with W. Brett Wilson.
W. Brett Wilson is an investment banker, businessman, investor, philanthropist and was a season 3, 4 & 5 panelist on the CBC Television show - Dragons' Den.
Brett graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Calgary and began his career as an engineer in the energy industry before earning his MBA (Entrepreneurship), also from the U of C.
Eventually transitioning to investment banking, he co-founded an investment banking advisory firm, Wilson Mackie & Co., in 1991, and in 1993, co-founded FirstEnergy Capital Corp with Rick Grafton, Jim Davidson and N. Murray Edwards.
Since then, he has had a variety of business interests including ownership in the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League.
In addition, his many philanthropic endeavors include some of the following:
-Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to support Alzheimer's research -Made annual trips to Mexico in order to build homes for the poor -Hosted events to support prostate cancer, David Foster Foundation, Right to Play, Little Warriors, Boomer's Legacy, 777 Run for Sight, Dare to Care and the Veterans' Food Bank -Funded research into the issue of domestic abuse and has funded the Wilson Centre for Domestic Abuse Studies at the Calgary Counselling Centre -Travelled to Afghanistan to visit front-line Canadian troops and has hosted events to support military members and their families (and a lot more)
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about the value of a handshake deal, entrepreneurship, the importance of balancing priorities, what makes a good business, Covid-19, advice to a younger self and a lot more.
Also, if you get a chance to leave a review of the Rose Bros Podcast in the Apple Directory it would be much appreciated.
#56: Coffee Talk - Jamie Kotlewski (Eastern Slopes Roasting Co.) - The Origins of Coffee, Dark vs. Light Roast and the Definition of Espresso
04 Feb 2021
00:46:17
The following is a conversation with Jamie Kotlewski - owner of Eastern Slopes Roasting Co.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and part II of our ongoing conversation on everything to do with coffee!
Jamie gave us an explanation on the origins of coffee, dark vs. light roast beans , natural coffee processing methods, Robusta vs. Arabica Beans, what "Espresso" coffee really means and a lot more.
Jamie's passion and expertise on the process of roasting and producing coffee will leave you craving a cup, so after the show, check out rosebros.ca or easternslopesroastingco.com and get yourself some high quality/freshly roasted coffee.
#55: Russell Reimer (Manifesto Sport Management) - Building a Business with Olympians & NHL Players
29 Jan 2021
00:46:00
The following is a conversation with Russell Reimer.
Russell is the founder and President of Manifesto Sport Management - a company that offers pro athlete management, brand consulting, content production and major event bid strategy services.
Taking inspiration from the movie Jerry Maguire and the famous Sport Manifesto as well as the real life sport agent Leigh Steinberg - Russell has created and grown Manifesto Sport into multi-million dollar sport management company.
Russell has worked successfully with world leaders in sport for the past 18 years – including eight World Championships, nine Olympic Games, over 25 World Cups, the 2020 Calgary X-Games bid and the Calgary 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games bid.
Russell also manages a variety of athletes including Blue Jays third baseman Vlad Guerrero Jr., X-Games & Olympic Gold Medalist , Brady Leman, NHL Stars, Mitch Marner (Toronto Maple Leafs), Taylor Hall (New Jersey Devils), Shea Weber (Montreal Canadians), Carey Price (Montreal Canadians) as well as Olympic gold medalists Tessa Virtue, Jon Montgomery, Rosie MacLennan and Hayley Wickenheiser among others.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about Building a sport management business, the intangibles that make someone successful, the value in having a good reputation, the importance of stories in marketing Olympic athletes and a lot more!
#54: Stephen Moore (Orion Plastics) - Building an 8 Figure Plastics Business, Recycling, and the Circular Economy
21 Jan 2021
00:45:43
The following is a conversation with Stephen Moore, President & Owner at Orion Plastics Inc.
Orion Plastics produces a diverse range of products including everything from the siding you see in NHL hockey rinks to the components the make up your car.
Making products from a large amount of recycled plastic, the company is a great example of sustainable business that helps the environment in a pragmatic way.
In addition, Orion recently started producing Meltblown Polypropylene Non-Woven Fabric filter media for the production of N95 and 3-Ply Medical masks to support the Health Services industries in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The company employs more than 60 people, is based out of Edmonton Alberta and is 100% privately owned.
Since taking ownership, Stephen and his team have grown the company to eight figures in annual revenues with consistent profits and no signs of slowing down.
We sat down over a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about everything from bootstrapping a plastic business, to turning a profit, putting everything on the line to start a business and a lot more!
#53: Mark Becker (Fenway Exploration) - Bootstrapping, Entrepreneurship & Making a Successful Exit
14 Jan 2021
00:40:01
The following is a conversation with Mark Becker.
Mark was the co-founder of Fenway Exploration - a private energy company that was sold for a 7 figure exit, returning multiples to its shareholders.
Mark earned his chemical engineering degree from the University of Calgary and worked at a variety of engineering roles before starting Fenway.
Fenway was also co-founded by Mike Rutherford - another recent guest on the podcast who continues to run Rundle Eco-Services, an interesting company that recycles commercial plastic in the energy industry.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about how Mark and his partner (Mike Rutherford) bootstrapped their energy company to a multi-mullion dollar exit, the value of relationships in business, green energy opportunities, meeting Chip Wilson (Lululemon fame) as a student and a lot more!
Also, apologies in advance for the abrupt ending to this podcast episode as we had some technical difficulties when recording the show.
#52: Tyler Barrow (CTV News) - Breaking into News Media in the Digital Age
07 Jan 2021
00:36:34
The following is a conversation with Tyler Barrow.
Tyler is a multi-media journalist with CTV News where he has worked since 2018.
With a variety of "boots on the ground" experience in everything form provincial news stories, to local weather reports & house fires - Tyler has seen a wide range of news events.
We sat down over a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about breaking into the media industry, what makes a good story, common narratives in the news cycle, the role of digital platforms like TikTok & Instagram, misconceptions about the industry and a lot more.
#51: Mark Sharp (Team Panorama & Artist) - Building a Business, Creativity & Ski Racing in Canada
31 Dec 2020
01:07:57
The following is a conversation with Mark Sharp.
Mark is an artist and the Head Coach & Program Director of the Team Panorama Ski Club.
Along with his wife Sigrid, Mark has built the Team Panorama Ski Club from a small program with a dozen kids to one with hundreds of athletes and a budget approaching seven figures.
Before Team Panorama, Mark coached at the World Cup level for the Canadian National ski team for over a decade, and was one of the original coaches for the Banff Ski Academy.
Some of Mark's coaching highlights are as follows:
-Alpine Canada Coach of the Year 2000 & 2002 -Canadian Coaching Association Coaching Excellence Award 2003 -Coached Alison Forsyth and Genevieve Simard to 6 World Cup Medals and a Bronze Medal by Forsyth at World Championships St. Moritz 2003
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Born in England, Mark grew up in South Australia where he obtained his Bachelor of Product Design at Adelaide University. Mark's distinctive style of intense colors, brings to life the Canadian Rocky Mountains and the Columbia Valley, where he has lived with his wife and family since 1989. His most recent works can be viewed and purchased from the “About Canada Gallery” in Banff Alberta, Effusion Gallery in Invermere, BC or at his studio titled the “Alpine Gallery”.
Mark's work can also be found at www.marksharpart.com where you can learn more about his art and upcoming shows.
Having known Mark since I was a kid, it was an awesome episode as we sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about Mark's evolution from local ski clubs to the World Cup, the current state of ski racing in Canada, athlete development, creativity, Mark's career as an artist and a lot more.
Welcome to episode #50 & the Christmas Edition of the rose bro podcast !
Hopefully this episode finds you safe and healthy with friends and family.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about the beginning of the Rose Bros Book Review!
Starting with The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood by Sam Wasson, our plan is to read one book per month (roughly) and review it on the podcast.
Chinatown is the Holy Grail of 1970s cinema and The Big Goodbye chronicle's everyone from Jack Nicholson, to Roman Polanski & Robert Evans on how the cinematic masterpiece came to be.
A great movie and hopefully a great book...
We also got an update on the status of Jimmy's new book coming out in the coming months.
Stay tuned for the official review of The Big Goodbye & enjoy the conversation!
#175: Greg Robb (Helium Evolution) - The Investment Case for Helium: $600/mcf & Why Demand is Rising
23 May 2024
00:38:58
Greetings, & welcome back to the podcast.
This episode we are joined by Mr. Greg Robb - CEO of Helium Evolution - a TSX-V listed company with a market cap of ~$17 million.
Mr. Robb has worked as a geologist in Western Canada since 1984.
Mr. Robb has broad experience in all facets of the oil and gas industry including exploration and development, acquisitions and dispositions, and reserve valuations. He has held executive level positions in several exploration and production companies and in 2006 founded Salvo Energy Corp.
Mr. Robb has been involved in heavy oil, shallow gas, coal bed methane, deep basin tight gas and conventional oil and gas plays, evaluating over $500 million of acquired assets across his career.
Mr. Robb has a B.A. in economics from the University of Alberta, a B.Sc. in geology from the University of Calgary, and a M.Sc. in geology from the University of Alberta.
Among other things, we discussed the The Investment Case for Helium: $600/mcf & Why Demand is Rising
Enjoy.
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#49: Dr. George Athanassakos (Ivey Business School) - Value Investing from Ben Graham to Warren Buffett
18 Dec 2020
01:12:14
This episode, we are joined by Dr. George Athanassakos - Professor of Finance and the Ben Graham Chair in Value Investing at Ivey Business School.
Dr. Athanassakos is the Founder & Managing Director of The Ben Graham Centre for Value Investing, and the Founder and Managing Director of the Center for the Advancement of Value Investing Education.
Prior to joining Ivey, Dr. Athanassakos spent a number of years at various research-related positions with banking and trust companies in Canada and Greece, and taught at York University and Wilfrid Laurier University, where he was professor of Finance and Founder & Director of Laurier's Financial Planning Program.
Dr. Athanassakos has a BA from The School of Industrial Studies of Thessalonica, Greece, and a MA, MBA & PhD in Finance from York University.
The Financial Planning Standards Council has bestowed Dr. Athanassakos with the FP Canada™ Fellow distinction for his outstanding contribution to furthering the organizations mission.
Dr. Athanassakos is also a Fellow of the Quality Shareholder Initiative at the Law School of George Washington University in Washington, DC. He is the only Canadian to receive this distinction.
Dr. Athanassakos has been ranked among the top 10 researchers in Canada by research published in Financial Management and among the top 10 Canadian professors by the Globe and Mail. He has also prepared studies on the Canadian capital markets and industry analyses for Greece and Canada.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and discussed the origins of value investing from people like Ben Graham to Warren Buffett, Prem Watsa and Seth Klarman, what makes a good business, life and investing advice from Warren Buffett, career advice and a lot more.
#48: Mike Toffan (Project Forest) - The Uncommon Centrist, Transparency & Reforestation vs. Industry
11 Dec 2020
00:54:57
This episode, we are joined by Project Forest founder - Mike Toffan!
Mike graduated with a degree in Forest Management from the University of Alberta and has since used his experience as General Manger of Reclamation and Forestry at Tree Time Services to found Project Forest.
Project Forest is a non-profit reforestation company that has partnered with conservation groups and private landowners to afforest large areas of land.
Project Forest leverages their strong relationship with silviculture foresters at Tree Time Services to develop site specific plans and utilize the largest privately held seed bank in Alberta to ensure the correct seed species are used to plant trees.
The first partner to sign on to the project was Tidewater Midstream, who in their first year of investment will see 4,000 trees take root within Alberta’s newest forest, removing over 2,100 metric tonnes of C02 and create over 1.2 million pounds of biomass over its lifespan.
It was a great episode and I really like Project Forest because they actually work with industry and companies like Tidewater Midstream to help give back to reforestation.
You can find them at projectforest.ca for more details and information on how you can support reforestation!
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about taking centrist view on industry vs. the environmental, being transparent as a non-profit, environmental problems and opportunities, how you can help and a lot more!
#47: Karen Anderson (Alberta Food Tours) - Entrepreneurship & Creativity in the Food Industry
04 Dec 2020
00:52:20
This episode we are joined by entrepreneur - Karen Anderson - CEO and Founder of Alberta Food Tours.
Since 2006, Karen has led Alberta Food Tours with the idea of serving her customers and community in Calgary, Banff, Canmore and Edmonton - even making international food tours to places like India.
After Covid-19 hit, Karen adapted her business to include digital food tours, packaged honey and her extremely popular "Alberta Cares Box", packed with a selection of Alberta products (including rose bros chocolate) to her business.
Karen is also a food journalist who has written for radio, television, print and new media including CBC Radio, PBS-TV, Apple Magazine, City Palate, Avenue and WestJet magazines.
She’s a Taste Canada award-winning cookbook author and a writing award winner for Food Artisans of Alberta.
You can follow her personal and travel adventures on Instagram at "Savour It All" and she is currently building a new South Indian cookbook at "Faces Places and Plates" also on Instagram.
We sat down for a smooth cup of rose bros coffee and talked about being an entrepreneur in the food business, adapting the business during Covid-19, never retiring, building a business sustainably, serving your community, creativity and a lot more!