Sbcn Small Biz Podcast

Get ready for a partner-ific conversation! Linda and Dave Ockwell-Jenner, the dynamic duo behind SBCN, spill the tea on what makes a successful partnership. With over two decades of experience watching partnerships come together (and sometimes fall apart), they're sharing their top tips for making it work!Join our hosts as they dish out the secrets to building a strong, lasting partnership - whether that's in your personal or professional life. From navigating conflicting personalities to finding common ground and working together towards a shared goal, Linda and Dave are dishing out all their favorite strategies for success.So grab your favorite coffee mug (or glass of champagne), get comfy, and get ready to learn from the experts!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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.

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.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner, SBCN Co-Founder is joined by Brenda Schrader-Sanders of Jumpstart Your Success (www.jumpstartyoursuccess.ca). Brenda previously enjoyed a distinguished career in real estate and now through Jumpstart uses hypnosis to support her clients find greater success through her coaching programs. Brenda de-mystifies her approach and the types of outcomes that she’s seen her clients achieve.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner is joined by Robert Dice, Insurance Made Simple. Rob has always liked helping people and now works with his clients to solve their insurance problems across families, self-employed, and corporations.

Tom Fournier, CEO of Markets Connection joins SBCN Co-Founder Linda Ockwell-Jenner to talk about a novel money raising approach for his latest business venture, a multi-vendor marketplace called Markets Connection (https://marketsconnection.com/). Tom and his business partner are pursuing an equity crowdfunding model - something that is relatively new to Canada - selling shares in the company to small investors.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner’s guest on the SBCN Small Biz Podcast today is… Linda! Linda MacLeod from AMJ Campbell joins our SBCN Co-Founder to talk about the company’s role in helping people move things across the street, across town, across the country or across the world.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner is back with a new episode of the SBCN Small Biz Podcast. Today we welcome back a long time member of the SBCN, who has recently taken a new role in the cybersecurity space. Theresa Ullyot talks about the importance of cyber insurance, and working beside their clients. 

Today’s guest is Brodie Mei, a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) with expertise in the B2B Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) space. He chats with SBCN Co-Founder Linda Ockwell-Jenner about the role of a Fractional CMO and the types of businesses that can benefit from this type of expertise.Find out how to connect with Brodie here: https://www.sbcncanada.org/whois/5527 

Linda talks with David Dinh about the work his company does in visual communication, helping businesses get their message out in a consistent way.

Linda and Dave wish all our members, supporters and sponsors a very Happy New Year! 

Linda Ockwell-Jenner is joined by Executive Coach Amy Ballantyne to talk about the importance of quality communication at work and at home. Amy covers concepts such as clear expectations, boundaries, appreciation and relationships.