Connected North Podcast

We sit down with Bruno Lalonde for a conversation about the experiences, decisions, and lessons that have shaped his journey through his career.Bruno shares his perspective on business, entrepreneurship, taking risks...

In this episode of Connected North, we sit down with entrepreneur Kevin Rusnell for a conversation about business, marketing, growth, leadership, and building in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.Kevin shares lessons from his...

Two time Olympic gold medallist Brad Jacobs joins Connected North to discuss the discipline, sacrifice and consistency behind success at the highest level. Brad reflects on winning Olympic gold in Italy, the “healthy...

In this episode of Connected North, we sit down with Ian Lane, Executive Director of Northern Ontario Angels, to discuss entrepreneurship, investment and the opportunities being created across Northern Ontario.Ian...

Dustin’s journey began at 12 years old washing golf carts at Root River. Today, he owns the course while balancing business, construction, coaching and family life. In this episode, he shares the risks, pressures and...

We sit down with Melanie Pilon, Mayor of the Municipality of Wawa, entrepreneur, economic development leader, and the community’s first Indigenous mayor.

Brad and Steve sit down with Luke Bazely, to talk about building a transportation company from the ground up. Luke shares the early grind, working with family, scaling through franchising, the tough lessons that came...

Connected North, we sit down with ARCA driver Matt Kemp at Michigan International Speedway for a behind-the-scenes look at the business of racing. Matt talks about his journey from grassroots racing to the ARCA level...

On Episode 13 of Connected North, Brad and Mike sit down with Greg Lefave, President of Superior Auto Group in Sault Ste. Marie. Greg shares his journey from starting out vacuuming cars at Enterprise to building a...

In Episode 13 of Connected North, we sit down with Jean Morrison who is a entrepreneur, realtor, musician, former mortgage professional, and a true Northern Ontario business builder. Jean shares her journey from...

<p>On episode 12 we sit down with Kristina Hudson, the entrepreneur behind Krush Fashion, Big Moose Ice Cream Parlor, Frenchies, and the Trading Post in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.</p><p><br></p>

<p>On this episode of Connected North, Steve Renelli shares real insight from 25+ years in investment banking, M&A, business brokerage, and operating in the North, covering owner dependency, clean financials, deal...

<p>On Connected North, we welcome Dave Barban for a conversation about second generation business, consulting engineering, leadership, and building in Northern Ontario.</p>

<p>On this episode of Connected North, we sit down with Don Mitchell to talk business, leadership, mentorship, economic development, and what it will take to build a stronger future for Sault Ste. Marie and Northern...

<p>Connected North features Amelia Biasucci Ritchie sharing her journey of turning passion into business from paint and design to pottery, pasta nights, and building one of Northern Ontario’s most unique creative...