Bragg N' Bout Business Podcast
Bragg N' Bout Business Podcast
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Welcome to Bragg N’ Bout Business, the podcast that shines a spotlight on the incredible entrepreneurs and business owners in and around Bragg Creek, Alberta. Each week we pull back the curtain on local storefronts, fantastic restaurants, skilled tradespeople, and dedicated service providers—giving them the chance to share their inspiring stories of resilience and success. You'll connect with the faces behind the businesses you love, discover some hidden gems, and be reminded how your support makes a remarkable difference in our community.
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The podcast focuses on community entrepreneurship, local business success stories, and teamwork among local services, with episodes featuring guests like Adrian Turner discussing youth sports development, Rich Kilbride sharing insights on cooperative local landscaping, and Rob Sawchuk recounting his journey from humble beginnings to business ownership, all emphasizing community resilience and support.
Welcome to Bragg N’ Bout Business, the podcast that shines a spotlight on incredible entrepreneurs and business owners in and around Bragg Creek, Alberta. Each week we pull back the curtain on local storefronts, fantastic restaurants, skilled tradespeople, and dedicated service providers—giving them the chance to share their inspiring stories of resilience and success. You’ll connect with the faces behind the businesses you love, discover some hidden gems, and be reminded how your support makes a remarkable difference in our communities.
Mage Networks calls Bragg Creek the poster child for hard-to-reach internet, and opened a field office on Balsam Avenue anyway. CEO Dr. Sisso El-Hamamsy, a Caltech PhD, explains why your upload speed matters as much as your download, where Starlink fits in, and what ”up to” on your bill really means.CHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome to Mage Networks00:30 Why Bragg Creek needs better internet01:01 How Mage Networks began03:09 Building long-range, high-speed wireless networks04:15 Why upload speed matters07:32 The founding team and the technology behind the network09:23 From Caltech and GE to building Mage Networks13:30 Why the company chose Bragg Creek—and how it expanded16:29 Personalized customer service in a remote network17:40 Helping restore emergency communications in Redwood Meadows20:19 Patents, innovation, and the 555 timer story22:23 How Mage’s relay-based network works25:19 Building rural infrastructure: approvals, funding, and expansion29:27 Canada’s remaining broadband gaps31:47 Mage Networks vs. Starlink: service, support, and reliability36:14 Partnering with satellite providers for northern connectivity38:15 Competing with major telecom companies41:25 What “guaranteed streaming bandwidth” means for customers43:28 Family, entrepreneurship, and building through hard problems45:31 How to find out whether Mage is available in your area46:34 Closing remarks
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