It"s Time for Success: The Business Insights Podcast

51:09

Matt Martens on Burnout, Mental Health, and Building...

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2026/10/01

Mental health challenges aren’t always obvious. Sometimes the people carrying the heaviest load are still your highest performers. In this episode of It’s Time for Success: The Business Insights Podcast, Sharon DeKoning sits down with Matt Martens to talk about burnout, workplace mental health, resilience, and how business owners and leaders can recognize when someone may be struggling. Drawing from his years in oil and gas, leadership experience, personal journey, and work as a facilitator

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51:57

Lisa Dublin on Cringey Honesty, Authenticity, and...

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2026/09/17

In this inspiring episode, host Sharon DeKoning welcomes Lisa Dublin, executive coach, speaker, founder of Optimum Success Strategies, host of Basement Chronicles, and performance poet. Lisa shares her journey from Saint Lucia to Edmonton and how she combined coaching, speaking, writing, and entrepreneurship into a career centred around helping people live and lead with confidence. Together, Sharon and Lisa explore the realities of entrepreneurship, including imposter syndrome, failure,

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47:24

Chanelle Chalazan on Building a National Jewelry...

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2026/09/03

In this inspiring episode, Sharon sits down with Chanelle Chalazan, a young entrepreneur who started her jewelry business at just 13 years old. What began as a hobby and a few listings on Facebook Marketplace quickly gained traction, leading Chanelle into trade shows, e-commerce, billboard campaigns, media appearances, and a Canada-wide tour, all while attending high school full-time. She shares how passion, affordability, product quality, and a willingness to put herself out there helped

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57:04

Jill Payne on Managing Your Energy, Avoiding Burnout,...

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2026/08/20

In this energizing episode of It’s Time for Success: The Business Insights Podcast, host Sharon DeKoning sits down with high-performance coach and author Jill Payne to explore one of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurs and high achievers: managing their energy. Jill explains why constantly working harder isn’t necessarily the answer and introduces her “Be a Dime” philosophy, using a scale of zero to ten to become more aware of the energy you bring into your work and life. Through

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76:33

How to Sell Your Business: Jeffrey Cullen on Exit...

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2026/08/06

What happens to your business when you're ready to walk away? Whether retirement is years down the road or an unexpected life event changes your plans, having an exit strategy is something you begin planning years in advance, not building at the last minute. In this insightful episode, Sharon welcomes Jeffrey Cullen, an Accredited Senior Business Broker with Sunbelt Business Brokers and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor. Jeffrey explains why most businesses aren't actually ready to sell,

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55:37

Avoid Burnout, Build Better Systems, and Scale...

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2026/07/23

What happens when a former Fortune 500 executive decides to dedicate her expertise to helping small businesses succeed? In this insightful episode, Sharon DeKoning welcomes Gretchen Richards, founder of Dynamic Business Capabilities LLC, to explore the challenges and opportunities entrepreneurs face as they grow. Gretchen shares why she left the corporate world behind and why she believes small businesses are the true backbone of our communities and economies. Together, they discuss the

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72:15

Money Talk for Entrepreneurs: Mindset, Tax Strategies...

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2026/07/09

In this insightful episode, Sharon welcomes financial advisor and entrepreneur Melanie Cheek for a candid conversation about the financial habits, mindset shifts, and planning strategies that can transform an entrepreneur’s future. Melanie shares her personal journey from financial stress and debt to becoming a trusted advisor helping others orchestrate their wealth. Together, they explore why so many Canadians grow up without financial education, how our beliefs about money impact our

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55:45

Turn Your Website Into a Revenue-Generating System...

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2026/06/25

Many business owners invest significant time and money into their websites, yet struggle to generate consistent leads or sales. In this insightful episode, Sharon DeKoning sits down with website revenue architect Gerry Black to uncover why most websites underperform and what business owners can do to fix them. Gerry shares his journey from journalism and sales into marketing strategy, where he discovered a passion for helping entrepreneurs avoid costly website mistakes and turn their online

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43:47

Breaking Through the Ceiling: How Fractional CFOs...

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2026/06/11

In this insightful episode of It’s Time for Success: The Business Insights Podcast, Sharon welcomes back John Stevens, Managing Director of Camilla Advisory Group, for a powerful conversation about fractional CFO services and why they’ve become a game-changer for growing businesses. Drawing on decades of experience as a CFO, CEO, and advisor involved in more than 100 acquisitions, John explains the difference between traditional accounting and strategic financial leadership. He shares how

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61:55

How to Turn Followers Into Buyers with Christine...

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2026/05/28

In this episode of It’s Time for Success: The Business Insights Podcast, Sharon DeKoning sits down with business mentor and growth strategist Christine Campbell Rapin for an honest and energizing conversation about what it really takes to grow a successful business. Christine shares her powerful perspective on building a “growth engine” — the simple but effective system of generating leads, making offers, and consistently creating momentum in your business.Together, Sharon and Christine

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47:46

Building Capacity, Culture, and Future Leaders with...

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2026/05/14

Sharon welcomes Ian Chisholm, co-founder of Roy Group, for a deep conversation about the evolution from entrepreneur to leader. Ian shares how failing to become a doctor unexpectedly led him into the world of executive education and leadership development, where he discovered a passion for helping organizations build future leaders. Together, Sharon and Ian unpack the difference between managing tasks and developing people, exploring how mentorship, delegation, emotional intelligence, and

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54:27

The Financial Habits That Give You Control Over Your...

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2026/04/30

In this episode, Sharon is joined by Sarah Silver, owner of Profits and Coffee, to unpack the real value of bookkeeping and why it should never be treated as just a tax-season task. Sarah explains how too many business owners start off doing their own books, only to fall behind as the demands of running the business grow. This lands them deep into missed insights, unnecessary stress, and financial decisions being made without the full story.Sarah shares why accurate bookkeeping gives

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37:45

Janet Sawatzky on Building a Business That Doesn’t...

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2026/04/16

Sharon welcomes Janet Sawatzky, founder of 7 Point Trends, for a practical conversation about building a business that doesn’t rely on the owner being “on” every minute of every day. Janet works with entrepreneurs who have often built successful businesses through hustle and hard work, but now find themselves stuck, overwhelmed, and unable to step away. Together, Sharon and Janet unpack why vision, values, and long-term strategy matter so much, especially for business owners who feel buried

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44:48

How Employee Ownership Can Strengthen Your Business...

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2026/04/02

Most business owners think selling is their only exit—but what if there was a way to pass your business on to your team instead?Sharon sits down with John Stevens, co-founder of Camilla Group, to unpack the growing conversation around employee ownership in Canada. John shares his deep experience helping small and medium-sized businesses explore succession planning through employee ownership trusts (EOTs) and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). Together, they discuss how these models can

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52:19

Lissa Daub on Building a Sellable Business and...

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2026/03/19

Sharon sits down with Lissa Daub, founder of Strong Impact Academy, certified Value Builder and Business Freedom Strategist, to unpack what makes a business truly valuable—not just profitable. Lissa shares how many entrepreneurs unknowingly fall into the “owner’s trap,” where the business becomes so dependent on them that they can never fully step away. Together, Sharon and Lissa why building with the end in mind matters whether you plan to sell in three years or thirty.Throughout the

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59:05

The Strategic Exit, with Lori Power

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2026/03/05

If your business can’t function without you, it may not be sellable, and that’s exactly what host Sharon DeKoning explores in this episode with Lori Power, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, CPA, and founder of MP Benefits. Together, they dive into what it truly means to build a business with value beyond the owner. Lori shares why the first step isn’t financial; it’s personal. Business owners need to be emotionally and mentally ready to let go, and have a clear vision of what life looks like

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45:08

The Legal Lens: Seeing Your Business Through the Eyes...

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2026/02/19

Employment law can feel like walking through a field of landmines for business owners, especially when you’re hiring fast, growing a team, or dealing with a tough termination. In this episode, Sharon DeKoning sits down with Amy Bassili, founder of Bassili Law, to break down the biggest employment-law risks that catch employers off guard. They walk through the simple, proactive steps that can prevent expensive conflict later.Amy explains why having the right employment contracts and policies

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57:22

From Confusion to Clarity: An AI Roadmap for Business...

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2026/02/05

In this eye-opening episode, Sharon sits down with Rob Hole (aka the Canadian AI Guy) to explore the real-world applications of AI for Canadian entrepreneurs. Rob shares his journey from tech veteran to AI strategist, helping business owners implement tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and browser-based assistants like Comet from Perplexity. In this episode, you’ll discover how these technologies are more than just buzzwords; they’re transformational tools that can replace hours of manual work

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55:49

The Perfect Pour: Sondra Pearn’s Lake Life Caesar Co....

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2026/01/22

What started as a way to make lake life easier turned into a booming business. Sharon sits down with Sondra Pearn, co-founder of Lake Life Caesar Co., to hear how a homemade Caesar mix evolved from a mason jar to a shelf-ready product found in stores across Canada. Sondra opens up about bootstrapping from day one, stepping away from teaching to run the business full-time, and what it took to scale production, meet health regulations, and maintain quality without sacrificing her family-first

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56:49

The Power of Yes: Turning Challenges into Chapters of...

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2026/01/08

Sharon welcomes Nina Ellis, entrepreneur, mom of two, multi-business owner, and recently named Businesswoman of the Year. Nina shares how her entrepreneurial journey began unexpectedly through bookkeeping, and how saying yes to opportunity (even when the timing felt impossible) became a defining pattern in her life and business. They explore the myths of “work-life balance,” the importance of knowing which balls in life are glass and which ones are rubber, and why entrepreneurs need to give

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