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QFF Travelled the globe specializing as a consultant. Hamish McKenzie: co-founder of Mckenzie Pitch Partners, a sought-after consultant now helping small-medium business owners develop winning pitches. (Hamish McKenzie) canada coaching podcast qff Dec 23, 2022

In this week’s QFF episode, Michael interviews Hamish McKenzie, co-founder of McKenzie Pitch Partners....

With over 20 years of experience in building a startup, now helping entrepreneurs, companies, and businesses in founding, structure, fund, scale, restructure and succeed with over 50 FTEs. (Patrick Noel Daly) canada financial exit fte 41-50 medical operational exit podcast sales $10m-$20m aud Oct 03, 2022

In this episode, I interview Patrick Noel Daly the Founder and CEO of Icon Global Innovations based in Newfoundland,...

From working at Microsoft at the young age of 18, now the Founder, and CEO of a software company. Helping digital consultants and agencies set up clients faster with over 1 million revenue and 5 FTEs. (Sunir Shah) canada fte 1-5 podcast saas sales $0.5m-$1m aud Jul 25, 2022

In this episode, I interview Sunir Shah, the Founder, and CEO of AppBind based in San Francisco, USA. Sunir has set...

From coaching clients online, now a Founder and CEO of his own very large and successful coaching business company. Helping 500,000 people reach their goals and became multiple seven-figure businesses with over 22 FTEs. (Yuri Elkaim) canada digital marketing financial exit fte 21-30 operational exit podcast sales $10m-$20m aud Jun 10, 2022

In this episode, I interview Yuri Elkaim, Founder and CEO of Healthpreneur, based in Toronto, Canada. Yuri has set up...

From managing projects, now providing an all-in-one issue resolution across the world with over 18k locations. Became the first operations platform that is designed for the complexity of a multi-location business with 13 FTEs. (Yulia Vasilyeva) canada fte 11-20 podcast sales $3m-$5m aud technology May 10, 2022

In this episode, I interview Yulia Vasilyeva, Founder and CEO of Intelocate based in Toronto, Canada. Yulia has set...

Co-founded an immigration consulting firm in 2014, aged 33. With her experience in IT and project management, able to grow the firm from 1 to 4 offices with 57 FTEs, client satisfaction of 98%, and 20% growth per year. (Marilene Quintana) canada fte 51-100 immigration podcast sales $5m-$10m aud Feb 22, 2022

In this episode, I interview Marilene Quintana, the Co-founder of e-Visa Immigration, an immigration consulting firm...

Founded a consulting company in 2006, aged 31, helping small business owners with time management and productivity and creating a winning team. For over 15 years in consulting, now a six-figure business with 8 FTEs. (Kris Ward) canada consulting podcast Jan 27, 2022

In this episode, I interview Kris Ward, the Founder of Win The Hour, Win The Day based in Prince Edward Island,...

In 2017, launched a digital platform that offers fans discounts and deals from sponsors of their favorite teams & organizations. The first social couponing network in Canada & surpassed 600 businesses & brands offering deals. (Shannon Ferguson) canada fte 6-10 podcast sales $1m-$3m aud technology Jan 13, 2022

In this episode, I interview Shannon Ferguson, the Co-founder and CEO at FanSaves, a digital platform based in...

Started multiple businesses from the age of 19 to his early 20s. Operates his businesses from afar and moves into property & consulting in 2019, helping people take their first step toward financial freedom through investment. (Riley Oickle) canada fte 21-30 podcast real estate sales $5m-$10m aud Jan 10, 2022

In this episode, I interview Riley Oickle, the CEO and Founder of Riley Oickle Investments based in Toronto, Canada....

Aged 27 in 2018, created an online collaboration tool that helps innovation projects come to life by providing the tools and an optimized process all in one platform. From 2 to 10 FTEs in 3 years with thousands of subscribers. (Ro Fernandez) canada fte 1-5 podcast sales <$0.5m aud technology Dec 27, 2021

In this episode, I interview Ro Fernandez, the Co-founder and CEO at Nova Tools, a Vancouver-based online...

Started a full-service event management company during the outbreak of COVID-19. Helping clients & companies with their virtual events & meetings. From $350,000 to the current sales of $470,000 and with 12-15 FTEs. (Maddy Hearne & McKenzie Day) canada fte 11-20 podcast sales $0.5m-$1m aud technology Dec 20, 2021

In this episode, I interview Maddy Hearne and McKenzie Day, the Co-founders of First Class Conferencing ...

In 2014, former vice-president of an integrated marketing firm for 7 years headed out to start a branding design & marketing firm with her skill set. From 2 FTEs, now around 30 with a year-after-year double-digit growth in revenue. (Ute Preusse) branding canada fte 31-40 podcast sales $5m-$10m aud Dec 13, 2021

In this episode, I interview Ute Preusse, the Founder and CEO at Will Creative Inc. based in Vancouver, Canada. Will...

Started private practice out of a need for physiotherapy services for children in 2006, aged 27. From an independent physiotherapist renting a space, has grown services to 10 locations in Canada for over 15 years with 60 FTEs. (Laura Patrick) canada fte 51-100 physiotheraphy podcast sales $10m-$20m aud Dec 06, 2021

In this episode, I interview Laura Patrick, the Founder and CEO of Kids Physio Group based in Vancouver, Canada. Kids...

In 2019, rolled out a Vancouver-based cleantech/energy company, providing a reliable and environmentally friendly energy storage solution. Started off as four co-founders/engineers, now a team of around 16 in two years. (Gurmesh Sidhu) canada fte 11-20 podcast recycling sales $1m-$3m aud Dec 02, 2021

In this episode, I interview Gurmesh Sidhu, the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Moment Energy, a...

The leading timesheet & project management software for creative professionals, started in 2000, from working with people from the agencies, now has a total of 20 team members with thousands of subscribers for over 20 years. (Corina Ludwig) canada fte 11-20 podcast sales $3m-$5m aud technology Nov 22, 2021

In this episode, I interview Corina Ludwig, President at FunctionFox Systems, Inc. based in Victoria, Canada. They...

A life-long multipreneur helping business owners with systems and coaching frameworks that simplify their life as a leader. Has owned franchises, started his own and operated businesses since 1994. Bought & sold some along the way. (Pete Mohr) canada consulting franchise fte 11-20 podcast sales $1m-$3m aud Nov 01, 2021

In this episode, I interview Pete Mohr, an Entrepreneurial Coach, and Speaker at Simplifying Entrepreneurship based...

While packing for a yoga retreat, got inspired by a garment and launched a fashion brand with no fashion background. Now a seven-figure business and a Certified B Corporation with 30 FTEs & grew last year's sales up to 70%. (Kristi Soomer) canada fashion fte 11-20 podcast sales $3m-$5m aud Oct 04, 2021

In this episode, I interview Kristi Soomer, the Founder, and CEO of Encircled, a slow fashion brand based in Toronto,...

From a side hustler to founding a full-service ghostwriting agency in 2017, helping the world's leaders and doers turn their personal stories into brand assets. Now hitting around the bend of $500,000 in revenue with 10 FTEs. (Pauleanna Reid) canada fte 6-10 marketing podcast sales $0.5m-$1m aud Sep 06, 2021

In this episode, I interview Pauleanna Reid, the founder and celebrity ghostwriter at WritersBlok, a...

Launched an email management service in 2017, found incredible growth in just 6 months by managing 10 clients with a profit of $10k/month. By 2020 to early 2021, the company scales up to $50k/month by targeting 15-50 clients. (Yaro Starak) canada email assistants fte 6-10 online podcast sales $1m-$3m aud Aug 26, 2021

In this episode, I interview Yaro Starak, the Co-founder at InboxDone, a company that offers email assistants for...

With years of sales & marketing experience gained at technology firms, founded a company in 2007, aged 52, dedicated to helping partners create marketing. Generated up to $7 million in revenue with 70 FTEs for over 13 years. (Gail Mercer-Mackay) canada fte 51-100 marketing podcast sales $10m-$20m aud Aug 16, 2021

In this episode, I interview Gail Mercer-Mackay, the Founder and CEO of Mercer-Mackay Digital Solutions based in the...

Aged 37 in 2013, co-founded a book publishing company to help non-fictional authors and companies with their publishing activities. From $100,000 revenue in the 1st year, now at mid-seven figures & 20 FTEs growth for over 8 years. (Trena White) book publishing canada fte 11-20 podcast sales $1m-$3m aud Aug 09, 2021

In this episode, I interview Trena White, the Co-founder, and Principal of Page Two based in Vancouver,...

In 2008, she joined her business partner to start a technology company, delivering virtual collaboration experiences for life sciences companies. From 10-20% annual growth to over 250% since the hit of Covid-19 & works with 40 FTE. (Natalie Yeadon) canada digital marketing fte 31-40 podcast sales $5m-$10m aud Jul 26, 2021

In this episode, I interview Natalie Yeadon, the Co-founder, and CEO of Impetus Digital, a company that designs and...

A former physiotherapist and elite-level athlete, founded an environmental nonprofit organization in 1999, aged 32. From a $1,800 to $5 million budget garnered from donations, 20 FTE & currently working with 750 large companies. (Nicole Rycroft) canada environement fte 11-20 podcast sales $3m-$5m aud Jul 19, 2021

In this episode, I interview Nicole Rycroft, the Founder and the Executive Director of CanopyPlanet, an award-winning...

In 2008, left his job as an implementation consultant and started a small business, aged 27, a marketing technology consulting firm that focuses on the automation platform. With 30-40% annual growth & 25 FTEs for over 13 years. (Mike Geller) canada fte 21-30 marketing podcast sales $3m-$5m aud Jul 15, 2021

In this episode, I interview Mike Geller, the co-founder and President of Tegrita, a marketing technology consulting...

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