Owners Circle

Owners Circle

Shawn Hass & Dustin Leniuk

Episodes 23
Avg. Duration 27m
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Since Oct 2019
Latest Episode Feb 2025

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Semi-Annually
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Episodic
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ownerscircle.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

Owner's Circle is dedicated to telling the stories of great family-owned businesses. This fun and informative interview-style podcast gives you a peek behind the scenes into a variety of interesting business stories from sectors including retail, agriculture, manufacturing and beyond. These entrepreneurs and leaders share with our listeners the key lessons and insights they have learnt over their careers. Industry experts also make an appearance to share collective intelligence gathered in working with these family-owned businesses.

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Recent Episodes

S2025E23 The Three Most Important Aspects of Retirement - Susan Burke Hogan (Inspired Retirement)

Feb 10, 2025 17m

In this episode, we sit down with Susan Burke Hogan. She has carved a growing niche helping Canadians with the non-financial aspects of retirement. She shares a very intimate story about her own…

S2024E22 Rob & Mac Van Wielingen of Viewpoint Investment Partners & ARC Financial Corp. - The Founder and the Steward

Jul 31, 2024 35m

In this episode, we sit down with Rob & Mac Van Wielingen. Mac is the original founder of ARC Financial and Resources and is an inductee of the Alberta Business Hall of Fame. Rob is President…

S2024E21 Shawn Kanungo - Innovation is 90% Psychological and 10% Technological

Mar 13, 2024 19m

In this episode, we sit down with Shawn Kanungo, one of North America's most sought after speakers, a globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author. With 12 years of experience at…

S2023E20 David Bentall of Next Step Advisors - The Twists and Turns of Being in a Family Business

Nov 22, 2023 38m

Shawn and David start by briefly sharing their experience on a recent trip to Mexico with Homes of Hope https://www.ywamhomesofhope.org/mexico#baja David is candid about the mistakes he made as a…

S2023E19 Colin Ward of Ward Bros Construction - Two Brothers From Other Mothers

Jun 02, 2023 28m

We start our adventure with a strange twist on a multi-million dollar project bid that the company lost the moment we arrived to record this episode. Colin then takes us back to the company's roots…

S2023E18 Giuseppe Caltabiano of NXGEN - Hire Character Rather Than Skill Sets

Feb 09, 2023 28m

A pilot, city councillor, member of the Italian military and partner in NXGEN Payments, Giuseppe shares how he and his business partner, Tom Napitopili, built an international payment powerhouse…

Jack & Laura Deheer - The Dutch Beauty & the Beast

Jun 28, 2022 34m

Shawn gets the back story on Jack DeHeer's time at The Lake Placid Olympic hockey tournament, as well as entertaining stories on how Jack's wife, Laura, acted as his hard line agent. This story goes…

Disney's Doug Lipp - Imagineering Your Company

Jan 28, 2022 31m

Shawn engages in a dynamic conversation with Doug Lipp the man responsible for running Disney University and launching Tokyo Disney. Doug's wisdom from inside one of the most creative, customer…

Kevin Serfas - Don't Be Afraid to Change

Oct 12, 2021 21m

We get the skinny on how Serfas Farms has evolved over the past three generations. Kevin Serfas shares his thoughts on the future of farming and gives some background into the rationale for their…

Joelle Faulkner - The Friendly Farming Financier

Sep 08, 2021 22m

Find out how entrepreneur Joelle Faulkner of Area One Farms is partnering with medium size farm operations to ramp up their growth. See why her investors take an uncommonly patient and long term…

Edmonton Oilers Ken Hitchcock - Who You Are Matters More Than The Style You Play

May 21, 2021 29m

Ken Hitchcock, the third-winningest coach in NHL history shares his valuable experiences having coached the Dallas Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, St. Louis Blues, and most…

Keith Hitchcock - Breakfast With a Side of Loyalty

Apr 09, 2021 24m

In 1993, Keith moved his family to Lethbridge to start a new adventure; owning and operating the local Humpty's Family Restaurant. Years later, Keith and his family are still providing customers with…

Dylan Davies - An Iron Clad Family Business Established in 1898

Mar 09, 2021 24m

As a fourth generation owner of Lethbridge Ironworks, Dylan Davies watched his grandfather, and then was mentored and able to work closely with his father and uncle as they transitioned leadership…

Kim Moody - The Entrepreneurs Advocate

Dec 10, 2020 27m

Even when he began building his new business in the basement of his home, Kim Moody always dressed for success. Kim doesn't just stand out due to his sense of style. Today, with over 25 years of…

Moulaye Niang - From No Shoes to the NCAA

Oct 09, 2020 29m

From South Africa, Moulaye knew what it looked like to have nothing. Loving soccer, he always felt that he would remain loyal to the sport, that is, until he was introduced to basketball. However, as…

Jeff Nielsen - Breaking the Mold Within the Feed Industry

Sep 09, 2020 20m

While Jeff and his partner were working as nutritional consultants, they noticed a very specific need that their customers had, which wasn't being filled within the industry. After reading the book …

Justin Kittredge - Leveraging a Layoff Into a Celebrity Brand

Aug 09, 2020 21m

Having worked for Reebok in his early career, Justin demonstrated the drive that it took to grow within the industry. However, when Adidas took over Reebok in 2006, Justin found himself laid off and…

Mike Davis - A Fire Ignited This Great Family Business Founded On Integrity And Community

Mar 09, 2020 30m

A live interview with Mike Davis of the Davis Auto Group from the 2020 Tiffin Agricultural Conference. In this episode, we talk about: A fire in Fort MacLeod brought Mike's dad John home to start…

Lynn Thacker - Two Scientists Farming With Inspiration From The Crusades

Feb 07, 2020 31m

In this episode we sit down with Lynn Thacker of LTAC Farms, a specialty crop producer from Bow Island, Alberta In this episode, we talk about: Lynn's business partner and wife Ute Thacker's impact…

Shaun Haney - From Feedlot Alley To The Studios Of Nashville

Jan 03, 2020 32m

This episode we turn the microphone on Canada's leading Agriculture expert Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture.com. In this episode, we talk about: Picture Butte, Alberta's unique and competitive…

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How many episodes does Owners Circle have?

Owners Circle has published 23 episodes since October 2019, covering topics in Business, Management.

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Owners Circle is currently active with new episodes semi-annually. Average episode length is 27m.

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