Small Business Big Impact
Small Business Big Impact
Podcast Description
Ontario’s small businesses are proof that big dreams can start small and still make a huge impact.
Jay-Ann Gilfoy, CEO of Meridian Credit Union, is shining a spotlight on the incredible entrepreneurs redefining what it means to run a small business. From tackling unique challenges to celebrating big wins, these stories showcase the grit, creativity, and perseverance of Ontario’s business leaders
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as entrepreneurship, social impact, and business growth, with episodes that dive into topics like B Corp certification's role in revenue and brand credibility, and the intersection of purpose and profit in businesses like Do Good Donuts. Specific episodes provide examples of personal stories and lessons learned by entrepreneurs, revealing the grit and creativity involved in running a small business.
Ontario’s small businesses are proof that big dreams can start small and still make a huge impact.
Jay-Ann Gilfoy, CEO of Meridian Credit Union, is shining a spotlight on the incredible entrepreneurs redefining what it means to run a small business. From tackling unique challenges to celebrating big wins, these stories showcase the grit, creativity, and perseverance of Ontario’s business leaders
Some of the most impactful businesses don’t begin with flashy ideas, they start with hard work, lived experience, and a desire to do things better. In this episode of Small Business, Big Impact, host Jay-Ann Gilfoy, CEO of Meridian Credit Union, speaks with Shane Harker, Founder and President of Rethink Resource. Shane shares how he built a 25-year career in transportation and waste before launching a company focused on rethinking trash as a resource. Today, Rethink Resource has diverted more than 10 million pounds of waste from landfill and operates across Canada and the U.S., working toward a circular economy.
Key Takeaways:
- Hard work matters- but working smart and striving to be the best at what you do matters more.
- Waste isn’t garbage, it’s an opportunity to create value through innovation.
- Purpose-driven entrepreneurship often requires financial risk and resilience.
- Integrity and culture are critical when scaling in industries where trust matters.
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