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Overcoming and Growing from Obstacles in Entrepreneurship with Audra Hill (Ep. 5)

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In a business, nothing will be perfect. There will always be things that go wrong, people who criticize your ideas, and self-doubt that arises, but to be truly successful, you must learn to overcome these obstacles.

In this episode, Victoria Gagné speaks to Audra Hill, founder of Farmer John’s Local Market & Kitchen, a coffee shop and grocery store that provides local and fresh products from Saskatchewan farmers to the community. Audra highlights her experience as an entrepreneur and the barriers she’s learned to overcome through her journey.

Audra discusses:

  • Tips and tricks to overcome self-doubt
  • Why you shouldn’t let criticism affect you and ways you can turn skepticism into a positive factor
  • The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people
  • The power of learning what to ask
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Audra Hill is the founder of Farmer John’s Local Market & Kitchen, which provides customers access to farm-fresh produce and meat grown in Saskatchewan. Audra grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan and has always found her most passionate roles working with producers.

The music is by John Arcand (artist) and Andy Dejarlais (composer)

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3. Making A Deal In The Dragons’ Den – with Geoff and Colette Heschel

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to appear on Canada’s popular reality-entrepreneurial show, Dragons’ Den?

In this episode, seasoned Dragons’ Den contestants and entrepreneurs Geoff and Colette Heschel sit down with Victoria Gagné to share the show’s trade secrets. They also highlight how they built their first business, along with entrepreneurial tips and tricks you should know as you look to start and solidify your business. 

Geoff and Colette discuss:

  • Clarence Campeau Development Fund’s role within the growth of GH Well Services and GH The Leveller
  • The importance of following your business plan and knowing your numbers
  • Reasons why you need to time your business along with honing your skills and being persistent
  • What to expect as a Dragons’ Den contestant 
  • How to navigate the negotiation process and the art of making an entrepreneurial deal on the show
  • And more!

Resources:

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About our Guests:

Geoff and Colette Heschel and their three children live in Morse, Saskatchewan. They own and operate a boiler, superheater, and agricultural trucking business called GH Well Services Inc. In addition to GH Well Services Inc. In 2012, Geoff decided to build an above-ground deck that could easily be adjusted should the soil shift. Not liking the appearance, quality, or ease of use of any of the products in his local building supplies stores, he decided it would be simpler to build his own. This is how the GH The Leveller was born.  

The music is by John Arcand (artist) and Andy Dejarlais (composer)

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