SBCN Small Biz Podcast
The Small Business Community Network (SBCN) Small Biz Podcast. Featuring interviews with CEOs and other small business leaders, the latest new trends and tips for your successful business. Hosted by SBCN Co-Founder Linda Ockwell-Jenner, the SBCN Small Biz Podcast would be of interest to people thinking about starting a small business, or small business owners who want valuable insights for growth.
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Influence and Persuasion with Tom Reilly
Linda Ockwell-Jenner welcomes back Tom Reilly on today’s episode of the SBCN Small Biz Podcast. Tom and Linda discuss the difference between Influence and Persuasion.
Interview with Andrew Leith
Andrew Leith, President & Founder of Octant Executive Advisory Group joins SBCN Co-Founder Linda Ockwell-Jenner. Andrew has had a distinguished career in sales roles and his journey brought him to realize the differences in leadership for neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals. His work now helps leaders enhance their impact through better understanding the individuals in their teams.
Interview with Tom Reilly
SBCN Co-Founder Linda Ockwell-Jenner is joined by Tom Reilly from Reilly Sales Consulting to talk about non-verbal communication. There so much that’s ‘unsaid’ that we can pick up on to help understand those who we’re interacting with.
Interview with April Patterson
SBCN Co-Founder Linda Ockwell-Jenner is joined by a new SBCN member, April Patterson. April runs a bookkeeping and tax preparation business with a special focus on helping neurodiverse business owners find less stress in the numbers.April discusses her family’s personal experience with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how these play into her approach to the business world.
Interview with Ashley Griffin
Ashley Griffin, IT expert, owner of GRIFFCOMM (and fellow Brit) joins SBCN Co-Founder Linda Ockwell-Jenner in today’s episode. We hear Ashley’s early days of getting into the computer and technology field, and how he brings a fair and honest approach for his customers.
Interview with Glenn Poulos
Our guest today is Glenn Poulos - recently retired from his role as Executive Vice President and General Manager of NWS. Glenn and Linda discuss post-retirement from NWS and Glenn’s exciting new venture in Florida, US. He’s now on a mission to grow another business to great success.
Interview with Maxine Metzger
SBCN Co-Founder Linda Ockwell-Jenner chats with Maxine Metzger about the launch of Synergy Business Events. Maxine's newest venture hosts the Synergy Business Events Expo on January 29th, from 2pm-8pm at Forbes Hall, RIM Park, Waterloo, Ontario. Featuring a number of local businesses representing a wide range of industries, networking and information sessions.
Interview with April Lupi
Linda Ockwell-Jenner is joined by April Lupi to explore a fascinating topic: Somatic Coaching. We’ve all heard of coaching before, but April integrates somatic experiencing as part of her approach. If you’ve never heard of somatic coaching, then this episode is for you.Find out more about April at https://lavenderlaneptw.ca/meet-april/
Interview with Niharika Sinha Chopra
In today’s episode of the SBCN Small Biz Podcast, SBCN Co-Founder Linda Ockwell-Jenner chats with Niharika Sinha Chopra from Staebler Insurance. Having lived in India, Africa, the UK, Niharika has called Canada home for the past 20 years.
Interview with Adam Mawer
Linda Ockwell-Jenner is joined by Adam Mawer, Director of Workhaus KW - a Canadian co-working space. Adam started with the organization as a member, before taking a role at Workhaus itself. Workhaus is the title sponsor for the SBCN and home to our monthly networking events in Waterloo Region.