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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!

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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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2. Learn How To Create Community in Your Business with Amber Richards, Owner of Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Regina South

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Business owners and entrepreneurs, how many of you are looking for ways to build community within your business?

Learn how Métis entrepreneur and owner of Oxygen Yoga and Fitness Regina South, Amber Richards, implemented her strengths and passions while creating her business model in this episode of Make It Your Business. 

This week, Amber joins Victoria Gagné to unveil Clarence Campeau Development Fund’s role within her success and how her achievements and barriers have shaped her into the prosperous entrepreneur and business owner she is today. 

Amber discusses:

  • How to find the right people to hire for your business
  • How to approach your business and entrepreneurship authentically
  • Benefits of projecting value to your business 
  • Creating a support system around the operational aspect of your business
  • And more!

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About our Guest:

Amber Richards is the Owner of Oxygen Yoga and Fitness Regina South in Regina, Saskatchewan.  She began her journey of true entrepreneurship in 2018 and has a background in sales & sales management, community engagement, and customer service. Amber took her Yoga and Fuse 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2018, teaches yoga and fitness but also manages the day-to-day at her studio.  

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

 

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1. Meet Victoria Gagné, Your Opportunity Connector at Clarence Campeau Development Fund

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Are you a Saskatchewan-based Métis entrepreneur looking to start or grow your business?

Welcome to Make It Your Business with Victoria Gagné, business development specialist at Clarence Campeau Development Fund!

In this inaugural episode, Victoria outlines everything you need to know about CCDF, including how they provide Métis entrepreneurs with innovative financing options and business advice they need to start or grow their business. Victoria also speaks about who she is inside and outside of the office and why she’s passionate about the work that she does.

Victoria discusses:

  • How CCDF approaches Métis entrepreneurs and communities with innovative financial solutions 
  • How their client demographic uses entrepreneurship and business to contribute to the Métis community
  • Reasons why her hero is closely related to the organization’s mission and vision
  • CCDF’s business philosophy and the firm’s role in empowering and inspiring Métis entrepreneurs
  • And more!

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About Your Host:

Victoria Gagné works for the Clarence Campeau Development Fund (CCDF) in Regina, Saskatchewan, and sits on the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District Board. Victoria is committed to seeing Métis people fully engage in the Saskatchewan economy and share in its prosperity.

Internationally, Victoria has worked for UnitingWorld and A Girl and Her World – organizations committed to seeing women in the Pacific participating in education and local economies.

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

 

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