Pros & Conversations
Pros and Conversations explores what it takes to be successful, whether you’re from the world of business, science or the arts. But more than a series of inspiring conversations, guests share real-world tips and insights, providing listeners with the tools they need to achieve their entrepreneurial goals. Host Peter Reynolds and co-host Damon Adachi, pull back the curtain to discover the story behind the success, the person behind the professional. The answers are often surprising and always entertaining.
Episodes
21 episodes
Episode 20: Secrets of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Part 2
In Part 2 of a special, 2-part episode, hosts Peter Reynolds & Damon Adachi continue demystifying Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with travel blogger and SEO specialist Nina Clapperton
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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36:26
Episode 19: Secrets of Search Engine Optimizaion (SEO) Part 1
In Part 1 of a special, 2-part episode, hosts Peter Reynolds & Damon Adachi explore the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with travel blogger and SEO specialist Nina Clapperton, discussing the importance of SEO ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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30:43
Episode 18: Adding Structure to a Creative Business. PART TWO: Breaking Down the 15 Step Process
In Part Two of "How to Bring Structure to a Creative Business," Peter Reynolds welcomes back Jo-anne Kupiak, a designer and owner of Design Excellence, and Damon Adachi, a marketing expert from Sevenfold Marketing. The guests discuss the challe...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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29:59
Episode 17: Succession Planning: A Non-Violent "How-to"
Looking for a succession strategy that doesn't include backstabbing and betrayal? Join hosts Peter Reynolds, Damon Adachi and a panel of experts, as they share insights, tips, and real-life examples to help you create a roadmap for your own suc...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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38:21
Season 2 Trailer
Host Peter G. Reynolds and Damon Adachi celebrate the success of Season 1 of Pros & Conversation and give a sneak peek into what's in store for Season 2, including in-depth discussions with experts on AI, small business investing, mentoring...
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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2:07
Episode 16: How to Market & Sell Your Children's Book
With over 100,000 picture books sold, Laurie Wright knows a thing or two about being a children's author. Join hosts Peter G. Reynolds and Damon Adachi as they discuss the challenges of self-publishing, marketing, and sales and how writing was ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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33:25
Episode 15 - Understanding Your Marketing Budget
Marketing is an important part of any business. It’s critical to building awareness of your brand. But deciding how much to spend on marketing can be a real challenge. Host Peter Reynolds and marketing consultant Damon Adachi unpack this comple...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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26:30
Episode 14: Adding Structure to a Creative Business. PART ONE.
From accounting to marketing, working "on" our businesses is often less fun than working "in" our businesses. But if we let things slide, we soon won't have businesses at all. Interior designer Jo-Anne Kupiec provides tips and tricks for adding...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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19:26
Episode 13: A Video is Worth a Million Words
Video can be an incredibly effective tool in marketing, but only if used correctly. Join video producer Kevin Luis and hosts Peter Reynolds & Damon Adachi as they discuss how to create a successful video for your business and strategies for...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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57:35
Episode 12: The Business of Show Business
Being successful in the arts takes more than just talent, it takes real business savvy. Join Peter Reynolds & Damon Adach as they speak with actors Geri Hall and Gary Pearson, stars of the hit theatrical sketch comedy MIDDLE RAGED, about th...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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40:32
Episode 11: Crazy like an Entrepreneur - A Conversation about Mental Health
Counsellor & Trauma Specialist Shannon Moyer talks with hosts Peter Reynolds & Damon Adachi about the mental health challenges facing entrepreneurs today and the strategies to help overcome them.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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50:26
Episode 10: Retire or Rewire?
For some, retirement is about relaxing on a beach, for others, it's an opportunity to reinvent themselves and explore new business ventures. Radio news anchor and award-winning communications executive Steve Kee talks about his life after retir...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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32:23
Episode 9: It’s Never Too Late - A Dragon’s Den Success Story
Global entrepreneur Claudia Harvey talks about the difficult decision to leave the corporate world to pursue her dream and how an appearance on CBC’s Dragon’s Den changed her life.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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50:59
Episode 8: Renovate or Relocate? The Entrepreneurs’ Dilemma
Should you build or buy that perfect home office? With so many entrepreneurs now working from home, the question of whether to move or renovate has become more important than ever. Join Host Peter G. Reynolds and Damon Adachi as they debate bot...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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17:52
Episode 7: Creating & Managing Your Personal Brand
Political strategist, commentator and author Tasha Kheiriddin discusses the best approach to creating and managing an effective personal brand, and how to avoid any pitfalls along the way.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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39:10
Episode 6: Women Entrepreneurs - Defining success
Host Peter Reynolds & Damon Adachi speak with Jennifer Kendall, CFO of Discovernet and Owner of Acuity Path about the unique challenges facing women Entrepreneurs and how to “create a business you love, while living a life you love”.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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33:11
Episode 5: Make a Customer, Not a Sale.
Peter Reynolds & Damon Adachi speak with Financial Planner Tim Keeler and Skyline Executive Sandra Kennedy about sales and the value of building strong customer relationships.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:52
Episode 4: The Motherhood Penalty: Challenges Facing Mother’s with Demanding Careers
Host Peter G. Reynolds and Damon Adachi speak with Kinia Romanowska, CEO and Founder of Pros & Babes and the MoMBA, about the challenges faced by mothers with demanding careers and how they can turn the “motherhood penalty” into their great...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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34:57
Episode 3: Understanding Automation & Security for Small Business.
When starting a small business, technology is more than just deciding what laptops you’re going to buy. Technology impacts every aspect of your business, for productivity and accounting software, to marketing, automation and cyber-security. Hos...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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36:04
Episode 2: Your Image is Worth a Thousand Words: Branding vs. Marketing
Marketing & Branding are critical to the success of any business, but how do they differ? Is one more important than the other? Host Peter Reynolds and marketing consultant Damon Adachi discuss the principals of marketing and what small bus...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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37:39
Episode 1: What’s this podcast about anyway?
Welcome to Pros & Conversations, the podcast explores what it takes to be successful, whether you’re from the world of business, science of the arts. In this short intro episode, host Peter Reynolds and Damon Adachi talk about why they star...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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10:58