Steal From the Best is a podcast to help listeners succeed in both business and life by stealing invaluable ideas and experiences from the best in class.
In this episode of Steal From the Best , we sit down with Steven E. Orr, the Founder and CEO of Quasar Markets and one of the most distinctive voices in fintech, trading, and digital assets. With more than 34 years of experience in finance, media, government, and sports, Steven brings a uniquely broad perspective to the future of markets and technology. Steven shares the story of his career, from…
In this episode of Steal From the Best , we sit down with Adam Olenn , Founder of Rustle & Spark and a leading expert in story-driven branding, communication, and human connection. Adam brings over 25 years of experience helping organizations around the world craft powerful narratives that inspire action, build trust, and elevate brands. Adam shares the early influences that shaped his…
Katie Duarte is the founder of Action Potential Solutions and is a leading expert on feedback dynamics and organizational psychology. She's on a mission to revolutionize how feedback is handled in the workplace. Leveraging an MSc in Organizational Psychology, where she conducted her own research on feedback dynamics, and professional certifications in both training and development and…
Mark Brender is National Director of Partners in Health Canada, a global health and social justice NGO relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. Starting from a one-room clinic in Haiti more than 30 years ago, Partners in Health today serves millions of patients each year across 11 countries, working to deliver high quality health care, address the root causes of…
Coach Joey Greany has over two decades of experience working with elite professional athletes. He's currently one of the Major League Strength and Conditioning Coaches with the Tampa Bay Rays where he's been for almost 7 years. Outside of the Rays, he provides performance coaching for athletes and teams, executive fitness coaching, and corporate fitness consulting services. With the Tampa Bay…
Tim Bakker, a former professional football player discusses his transition from a competitive athletic career to the corporate world. The Discussion touches on the specialization of sports in youth, the challenges of balancing multiple sports, the pressure on young athletes, the CFL draft experience, the business aspect of professional sports, and the adjustment period from Canadian collegiate to…
Raymond, a multi-talented individual, embraces the roles of an entrepreneur, musician, and co-founder of Podcast Connection. When the COVID pandemic led to the indefinite suspension of live music shows, Raymond faced the necessity to shift away from the music entertainment industry. Undeterred by his lack of prior experience and capital, he embarked on a bootstrapped journey to establish a company…
We chat with Eric Saumure, Principal at Zenbooks, an online accounting firm. He's not your traditional accountant. While he's formally trained as an accountant (CPA, CA), he has experience advising C-Suite executives and business owners on all areas of business finance, including succession planning, restructuring, building processes, and managing remote teams. Eric was tired of the big firm feel…
Matt Haycox's story is one of a mistake-maker turned hugely successful entrepreneur. From starting in business at age 16 to becoming the UK's biggest strip club owner by 27, with businesses in leisure, property, retail, and finance, then bankrupt by 28! Matt went on to rebuild his life and business as a lender and investor using lessons learned from his failures and now provides funding to SME…
Christopher is the President and CEO of Storewise, Inc., a technology company that builds automation software for food retailers. Christopher authored the book, "8 Steps to Overcoming Everyday Adversity," which was endorsed by several leaders including the former Vice Chairman of the US Join Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Bill Owens. In 2022, Christopher's book received The Maxy Award's runner-up in the…
