In this episode of "Turning Point," host Blaine Bertsch welcomes Rob Danard from Black Owl Systems to discuss his story of entrepreneurship and innovation. The episode kicks off with Blaine reminiscing about meeting Rob in Texas during South by Southwest, highlighting the significance of networking in such events. Rob shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early ventures in social media and digital marketing through to his current position at Black Owl Systems, focusing on lease accounting solutions.

The conversation dives into the challenges of digital marketing in an era of information overload, emphasizing the importance of personal connections and referrals over mass digital communications. Rob and Blaine discuss the shift towards human-centric approaches in business development and the importance of building networks and partnerships based on trust and mutual value. 

This episode offers a deep dive into Rob Danard's entrepreneurial path and sheds light on broader trends affecting businesses today.

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Learn more about Black Owl Systems at https://blackowlsystems.com/

Connect with Rob at https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdanard/

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In this episode of "Turning Point," host Blaine Bertsch dives into the innovative world of e-commerce and dropshipping with guest Lior Pozin, CEO and co-founder of AutoDS. Lior shares his story of building AutoDS from its inception as a simple idea to the complexities of managing a global e-commerce platform. Lior shares his entrepreneurial beginnings, starting with a keen observation in the cell phone market, leading to the birth of AutoDS. Lior shares the challenges of scaling a business in the highly competitive digital marketplace, emphasizing the importance of quality, creativity, and customer experience in the dropshipping domain.

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In the latest episode of "Turning Point," host Blaine Bertsch chats with Eric Mayville, the Co-Founder and CEO of Fairgame, where they aim to revolutionize the golf tech landscape, concentrating on building community and enhancing the golf experience through cutting-edge technology. 

This episode dives into Eric's journey, tracing his path back to creative agency, Wondersauce, and through to Fairgame. Eric and Blaine talk about entrepreneurial spirit, stories of business, and an unwavering passion for innovation. Eric reminisces about his time at Wondersauce, reflecting on the agency's incredible growth and the significant role of culture and creativity in the agency sphere. 

He also shares his seamless transition to Fairgame, a pursuit fueled by his love for golf and an ambition to foster change in a market primed for technological advancement.

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Learn more about Farigame at https://www.fairgamegolf.com/

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In this episode of Turning Point, Blaine engages in a conversation with entrepreneur Chris Wehbe from Caissa, an advisory firm that serves small businesses and nonprofits. 

They discuss Chris’ experiences in managing a business across diverse cultural and regulatory environments. Drawing on his engineering background, Chris shares how it influences his business strategies, particularly underscoring the importance of effective negotiation skills. The discussion covers the challenges involved in marketing, identifying the right customer base, and the strategic decision-making between taking on new ventures and focusing on a specific niche. 

Chris highlights the value of maintaining stability and consistency within a team, promoting a balance between innovative approaches and reliable practices. They also touch upon the necessity of balancing strategic planning with practical execution, ongoing research and development, and the vital role of customer feedback in shaping business growth.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/cwehbe/

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This episode of "Turning Point," hosted by Blaine Bertsch, features a deep dive into user experience (UX) design with guest Satyam Kantamneni, Managing Partner & Chief Experience Officer from UX Reactor. The conversation explores the intricacies of UX design, Satyam's entrepreneurial journey, and the significant impact of UX on technology and business growth.

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Learn more about Satyam at https://uxreactor.com/

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Join us on a compelling episode of "Turning Point" as we dive into the remarkable story of Mike Snyder, a former Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corps reserves, who seamlessly transitioned his military discipline and leadership prowess into the world of business. 

Discover how Mike's unique blend of experiences shaped his approach to entrepreneurship, from his military tenure to his ventures in marketing and branding. Explore his insights on differentiating in a crowded marketplace, the power of listening to the market, and the transformative impact of rethinking traditional marketing strategies. 

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business leader, or marketer, this episode offers invaluable lessons and inspiration from a Marine's unexpected journey towards entrepreneurial success.

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After a storied career building success within creative agencies, Chris Caldwell turned to developing a program called "Focus Management" that helps founders optimize their businesses by aligning teams, improving processes, and fostering a collaborative culture. He understands the importance of creating value for customers and going beyond simple money transactions by providing effective solutions to their problems. Caldwell's approach involves digging deeper to identify the main causes of business challenges, rather than just treating the symptoms, leading to practical advice to deal with the ups and downs of the service industry, and using agile methods to deliver the most value to customers.

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On this episode of Turning Point, Obed Maurice shares his journey of starting a virtual accounting firm through to an exit and on to his latest venture. Obed realized that traditional accounting practices were often painful for both accountants and clients. He developed a prototype for cloud accounting, accounting automation, and CFO services. He emphasizes the importance of understanding entrepreneurs' vision and needs, focusing on foundational aspects such as cash flow and financial independence. Obed believes that viewing the business through the lens of cash and profitability is crucial for success.

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In this podcast, Dena Patton, a successful entrepreneur and business coach, shares her journey of starting a PR and marketing agency in New York City in 1996. She talks about the challenges she faced and how she overcame them, emphasizing the importance of having a CEO self-care plan. Dena reminds us that as entrepreneurs, we often forget about taking care of ourselves, and having margins in life, downtime, and activation time is crucial for fueling inspiration and innovation. Her story inspires listeners to pursue their passions, take care of themselves, and never give up on their dreams.

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In this podcast episode, we dive into the story of Guy Bauer, an entrepreneur who started his own video agency, Umault, during the 2009 recession. Despite facing challenges in his early days, Guy persevered, and his business grew exponentially.

Guy's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, hard work, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, making his story an inspiration for those looking to make a difference in the world.

Learn more about Guy at https://umault.com/

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In this episode of Turning Point, entrepreneur Nicole McKenzie shares her journey to founding Momentum Accounting. After realizing that the traditional accounting model was not for her, she took the leap and found a whole new world of possibilities. 

Nicole believes in empowering entrepreneurs and helping them achieve their goals. Building long-lasting relationships with her clients is essential, and she measures her success by her clients' success. Nicole's journey is an inspiration to all entrepreneurs and shows that with hard work, determination, and the right resources, you can achieve your dreams.

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In this episode of Turning Point, Drew English, Founder of Charter and Co. shares his experience of building a successful video production company. Drew talks about his turning point client that gave him the confidence to pursue his passion for video production full time. 

He explains how he built a team of specialists, but as the company grew, he realized he wanted to pivot the model and build a network of video specialists who were the right fit for each different type of job they received. Drew shares his insights on the importance of finding the right people, building relationships, and creating a great people experience while keeping the business profitable.

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Co-founder and CEO of Quickly, Kyle Friedman, is no stranger to the challenges of cash flow. A serial entrepreneur, Kyle experienced the effect rapid growth can have on a business. Tied with the ups and downs over the years as an entrepreneur, Kyle decided to turn his attention to helping businesses stay liquid, with Quickly, a service that gets their customers paid immediately for the invoices they send. Kyle and Blaine talk business, growth, cash flow and Quickly on this episode of Turning Point.

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http://www.helloquickly.com

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Co-founder and Creative Director of Braind, Eduard Kankanyan sat down with Blaine to talk about the journey that led him to build a leading agency in Armenia, through to their expansion to the Canadian market. Find out how aiming high and thinking big helped Eduard gain significant media attention, putting Braind on the map, as well as the highs and lows of building a thriving business. 

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https://braind.am http://www.braind.ca/

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Steven Adjei is no stranger to entrepreneurship. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs in a region built on entrepreneurs, Steven quickly realized that a life in his chosen profession of pharmacy, wasn’t for him. He had much bigger aspirations. Near the end of business school, the idea for BlueCloud Health came into view.

Today, they “provide new ethical, sustainable and profitable healthcare investment opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa.” But the journey to success was fraught with life altering challenges for Steven. Here about the decade of darkness on this episode of Turning Point. 

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Mélanie Villeneuve came from a family of entrepreneurs and credits her parents with the “hustle and desire to serve” that led her to a life as an entrepreneur. Melanie shares a series of happy accidents that took her from Canada, to Singapore and back, with each experience building on another. Her relentless drive and smarts led her to her current venture, Urtica, where she builds captivating brands for food and farm to give small producers a platform that can reach a broader market. Explore Urtica at https://www.urtica.ca/.

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Idris Fashan’s entrepreneurial journey had many twists and turns, with each experience compounding his skill as a marketer. Jumping from business initiatives to a drummer in a traveling band, a stint as a promoter, through to building a copy-writing business and finally a wealth of experience putting it all together in marketing. Idris is always on the lookout for opportunity and a better way to promote brands to the world.

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Startup TNT burst on the scene just three years ago in Edmonton, Alberta with a grassroots, support-local approach to cultivating startup talent in ‘fly over country.’ 

From a modest start as a Thursday night networking event, to investment summits in multiple cities, TNT is helping investors find top innovators locally. Zack and Tim both cut their teeth in the startup world, preparing them to build an organization with a goal of $100M invested in 100 cities in 10 years.

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Discover how Kevin Horek started his entrepreneurial journey as a designer, how he became a radio and podcast host with millions of listeners every month, and how his journey led him to his current role as C0-Founder & Chief Design Officer at Llearner. 

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Gregg has a storied career, building numerous tech companies from the earliest days of the web. He experienced wins, losses and exits throughout the years. Today he has taken his vast experience to Llearner, where he and his co-founders are building a social sharing site for life-long learning.

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