Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris is joined by Julia Murphy, a young leader whose journey highlights the challenges and rewards of personal and professional growth. 

Throughout the conversation, she shares how embracing responsibility, managing teams, and handling multiple tasks helped her navigate both her business and academic life. You'll learn about her development as a leader who thrives in demanding environments and seeks to bring out the best in those around her.

Discover how mentorship and coaching have played critical roles in reigniting Julia's passion. She explains how her newfound love for problem-solving and managing people helped her shift her career focus and find fulfillment in guiding others to success.

This episode serves as an empowering example of how persistence, adaptability, and a strong support system can drive meaningful growth and success.

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What You Will Learn In This Show:

• Julia's previous part-time job at Moxie and the frustration of being paid the same as less-engaged colleagues.
• Her experience of managing a small team and the challenges she faced in scaling her business in her second year.
• The importance of continuous improvement and the lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful projects.
• The importance of building connections and learning from experienced operators.
• And so much more…

Resources:

Student Works

Have you ever wondered what transitioning from a corporate leader to a successful entrepreneur takes? In this episode, I sit down with David Barron, one of our former Operators of the Year from the early 90s, who has done just that—and more. David shares his journey from leading sales teams at some of the world’s biggest tech companies to building and selling his own business, CertaPro Painters.

But this episode isn’t just about business success; it’s about the lessons learned along the way. From navigating the early days of the internet boom to the emotional complexities of selling a business, David’s insights are invaluable for anyone looking to carve their path in today’s fast-changing world.

Tune in to hear how David balanced his ambition with family life, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and the role humility plays in long-term success. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss.

David’s story is one of perseverance, strategic thinking, and continuous learning. We dive into his experiences of growing businesses, the power of systems and people, and the often overlooked emotional aspect of entrepreneurship. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your leadership skills, David’s journey offers a treasure trove of lessons. Listen now and enjoy!

What you Will Learn In This Episode:

• The importance of balancing hard work with strategic thinking in business
• How surrounding yourself with the right people can make or break your success
• The value of systems in scaling a business and ensuring its longevity
• Why humility and a willingness to learn are crucial traits for any leader
• Insights on the emotional journey of selling a business and moving on to new ventures
• How to navigate the challenges of work-life balance while pursuing ambitious goals
• Practical advice on preparing your business for sale and maximizing its value
• And much more…

Resources

Student Works

David’s LinkedIn

CertaPro.com 

What does it take to go from a science nerd to a successful business leader? In this episode, meet Jess Travnicek, who shares her experience in our program, a story of perseverance, growth, and continuous improvement. 

As a mini coach at Student Works, Jess has navigated the challenges of transitioning from painting to window cleaning, developing her leadership skills, and building a resilient team. Her journey is filled with valuable insights and lessons that every aspiring leader can learn from.

Jess opens up about the challenges she faced in her first year and how she overcame them. We delve into her unique approach to sales and client understanding, and how committing to daily ice baths in freezing Montreal helped her build resilience. Jess also discusses the importance of pre-season sales and the pivotal role of team energy and motivation.

Join us as Jess reveals the secrets behind her success, the lessons learned from her experiences, and the strategies she used to excel as both a business operator and mini coach. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to develop their leadership skills and achieve extraordinary results.

What You Will Learn In This Episode:

• Understanding the psychological aspects of sales can enhance client relationships
• Pre-season sales set a strong foundation for business success
• First-year challenges and psychological hurdles in sales
• Lessons from the first summer and the importance of pre-season sales
• Transitioning from painting to window cleaning and team dynamics
• The mini coach role and the recruiting process
• Creating team energy and maintaining motivation
• The impact of personal habits on professional success
• And much more…

Resources

Student Works

Jess’ LinkedIn

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris interviews Griffin Boyd, one of our successful operators who managed to break the Student Works all-time rookie record last year and plans to double his business size in 2022.

A great example of how to run a student business, Griffin has previously worked with us as a painter for one year and then as Production Manager with Adam Dennison’s business up in the Blue Mountain area. 

You will find out who Griffin was before joining the Student Works Management Program, as well as more details about his experience as a painter and as a Production Manager on Adam Dennison’s team.

Griffin will share what made him decide to become an operator with Student Works and will reveal some of his secrets to breaking the all-time rookie record.

You will find out what are some of the most important qualities that separate top performers from the average ones.

Griffin will also talk about some of the key habits that led him to success, the advantage of living in the same house with other top performers, the most important qualities the leaders of tomorrow should have and so much more.

Listen in and enjoy another fascinating conversation with one of our top-performing operators!

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• An overview of Griffin’s experience as a painter and as a Production Manager on Adam Dennison’s team
• What made Griffin decide to become an operator with Student Works?
• Griffin's secrets to breaking the all-time rookie record
• The most important qualities that separate top performers from the average ones
• The advantage of living in the same house with other top performers 
• And so much more...

Resources:

Student Works

Griffin's Linkedin

In today's special episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris continues the series of interviews with some of our operators' parents to offer a new perspective and give a glimpse inside The Student Works Management Program. 

The first guest is Debbie Franzman, mother of Jessica Franzman, one of our top-performing operators

You will find out what was Jessica doing the summer before Student Works.

Debbie will share what was her initial reaction when she heard about her daughter joining the program.

She will also talk about  Jessica’s experience in the program during the Covid pandemic, as well as about the biggest challenges she faced in her first year and how she managed to overcome them.

You will also find out how Jessica managed to build true connections with her clients even during Covid and much more.

After talking with Debbie Franzman, Chris interviews Bob and Sue Gartly parents of Karl, Rosemary and Barbara Gartly.

They will talk about their amazing experiences of having all their children running the program.

You will find out how the experience of three different brothers in the same program can be different yet still successful.

Sue and Bob will share what were their initial reactions when they herald about the program and why they encouraged their kids to join. 

They will also talk about the challenges the Gratleuy brothers faced during the program and how they overcame them, as well as about what the Gartley family gained from being involved in the Student Works Management Program.

For these and much more, join Chris and his guests while they explore the perspective of parents when it comes to their children working with the Student Works Management Program. 

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• What was Debbie’s initial reaction when she heard about her daughter joining the program 
• Debbie’s perspective on Jessica’s experience in the program during the Covid pandemic
• The biggest challenges Jessica faced in her first year and how she managed to overcome them
• Bob and Sue’s amazing experiences of having all their children running the program
• How the experience of three different brothers in the same program can be different yet still successful
• What the Gartley family gained from being involved in the Student Works Management Program
• And so much more...

Resources:

Student Works

271 | Karl Gartly | A Believer in the Art of the Possible

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris interviews Joe Sauret, one of our alumni, an MBA Graduate with 11+ years of progressive business development experience. 

Joe started a successful career after working with Student Works for four years. His background includes a mix of entrepreneurial and corporate activity with a track record of success in the area of enterprise sales, project management, account management, and advisory services. 

You will learn who Joe was before Student Works and what made him join the program, as well as what he is still using from his four years of experience in the program.

He will also talk about his experience as an Account Manager at DELL, what worked well and what challenges he had to face.

He will share the reasons he decided to do an MBA at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University.

He will also talk about his experience as a Business Development Manager at Vision Critical.

You will learn what BERA is and more details about Joe’s experience working with them.

Joe will also talk about the power of brands and how you measure brands, his biggest failures and mistakes and the lessons he took from them, the qualities a leader of tomorrow should have and much more.

Listen now and enjoy!

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• Joe’s experience as an Account Manager at DELL: what worked well and what challenges did he face?
• Joe's motivation for doing an MBA at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University
• Joe’s experience as a Business Development Manager at Vision Critical
• What is BERA and Joe’s experience working with them?
• The power of brands and how you measure brands.
• And so much more...

Resources:

Student Works

Joe’s LinkedIn

Book: The Alchemist

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris continues his conversation with Luke Fenn and Devon Thomson, Business Coaches at The Student Works.

This time they will go into detail about what happens in April and May at Student Works Management Program in order to give the young leaders a deep understanding of the whole process.

You will find out why we have our quarterly meetings and what is their structure, as well as 

how we train our coaches and our operators.

You will learn more details about our production prep meeting and how we prepare our interns to start their first job.

Luke and Devon will get into some details about our Google Drive System and how it makes our business more efficient.

They will talk about the rookie launches and how we get people up and running super fantastic businesses.

They will also share the way we hold our operators accountable, how to work under the philosophy of “Work hard, play hard, have fun!”, some details about the upcoming events of the summer and much more.

Join Chris and his guests as they take an in-depth look at the Student Works Management Program, the systems and the culture that makes our leaders so effective.

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• Why do we have our quarterly meetings and what is their structure?
• How we train our coaches and our operators 
• The production prep meeting: How we prepare our interns to start their first job
• How our Google Drive System makes our business more efficient
• Details about the upcoming events of the summer
• And so much more...

Resources:

Student Works

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris interviews Greg Cumiskey, one of our alumni who is today a highly successful and passionate entrepreneur with an extensive experience in buying and selling businesses, integrating acquisitions, executing successful roll-ups, and executive management of both private and publicly traded firms. 

You will find out who Greg Cumiskey was before he got involved in our program and what were the biggest lessons he took from his experience with Student Works.

He will share more details about his career path after he left our program.

He will talk about how he started Simmba Systems and what the company was doing as well as about his experience as an Executive Chairman at ExamWorks. He will also share more details about his involvement with Idealab. 

You will find out what is the difference between managing a small to medium-sized business and running a larger one.

You will learn about Greg’s biggest failures and mistakes and the lessons he learned from them, as well as what are some of the key habits a leader should have.

Join Chris and Greg for another fascinating discussion about some of the key secrets to a successful business career.

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• Who was Greg Cumiskey before he got involved in our program
• Greg’s biggest lessons and takeaways from the program
• Greg’s career path after he left Student Works
• Managing a small to medium-sized business versus running a larger one
• Failures and mistakes in Greg’s career and the lessons he took from them
• Some key habits a leader should have
• And so much more...

Resources:

Student Works

Greg’s Linkedin

STEVE JOBS: Stanford Speech

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris interviews Mitchell Lowry, an amazing young leader who worked with Student Works back in 2014-2015. 

He graduated from McMaster University in 2018 and today he works as a Business Development Manager at RBC Global Asset Management.

You will find out a little bit about Mitchell's background before he joined the Student Works Management Program and then he will talk about his experience in the program and his biggest takeaways.

Mitchell will also share details about his career path after he left Student Works. 

So, you will find out about his experience as a Group Production Leader and as a Financial Analyst at General Motors, as well as about his experience as a Business Development Manager at RBC Global Asset Management.

He will also reveal his biggest mistakes and failures and the lessons he learned from them and will talk about the key secrets to a great career and a happy life.

You will find out the reasons why being too hard on yourself will not get you to success.

Mitchell will also talk about some essential habits that he learned to build at Student Works and much more.

Join Chris and Mitchell as they discuss the key secrets to achieving success and adding real value to the world.

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• Mitchell's background before he joined the Student Works Management Program
• Mitchell's experience with Student Works and his biggest takeaways
• Mitchell's experience as a Business Development Manager at RBC Global Asset Management
• Mitchell's  biggest mistakes and failures and the lessons he learned from them
• The reasons why being too hard on yourself will not get you to success
• The key secrets to a great career and a happy life
• Key habits that Mitchell learned to build at Student Works
• And so much more...

Resources:

studentworks.com

Mitchell Lowry’s Linkedin

Book: Fierce Conversations

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris interviews Zachary Jennings, an amazing young leader and one of our top operators who first joined Student Works as a key staff member on Mack Mercier’s team and then started his own successful house painting business inside the program. 

You will find out how Zach was before the program and what made him join Student Works.

Zach will share more details about his experience of working in Mack Mercier’s team and how they managed to double the business two years in a row.

He will reveal some effective methods he uses to train his staff members so that he can have an amazing team.

You will find out what made Zach want to start his own painting business at Student Works and what were some of the challenges he had to overcome in his first year.

Zach will also reveal his main goal for this year and how he plans to achieve it and much more. 

Join Chris and Zachary for another inspiring conversation with one of our top operators!

What You Will Learn In This Show:

• How did Zach and Mack double their business two years in a row?
• How to train your staff members so that you can have an amazing team
• About specialization and splitting responsibilities
• The challenges Zach had to overcome with his own painting business
• How does Zach plan to achieve his main goal this year?
• And so much more...

Resources:

Student Works