Bragg N' Bout Business Podcast
Bragg N' Bout Business Podcast
Podcast Description
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.
”You’re going to help way more people as a mechanic than you will as a cop.” 🚑🚔
That’s the advice that changed everything for Kevin Den Hoed. In this episode, Kevin joins Gregg Hinton to discuss his 30-year journey from a ”joking dream” at an A&W to running a thriving family-run shop in Bragg Creek.
Kevin breaks down the transition from teaching at SAIT to full-time entrepreneurship, his unique approach to staff mentorship, and why he’s choosing to be ”whole-assed” in his commitment to the local community.
Topics Covered:
Moving from an employee mindset to an owner mindset.
The importance of ”PR” (Public Relations) over just ”visiting” with customers.
Why the internet makes us informed but not always smarter diagnosticians.
The power of a multi-generational legacy in a small town.
Follow the show for more interviews with the practitioners moving the needle in Alberta.
⏳ Episode Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Kevin Den Hoed & the CAT Automotive Origin Story02:30 – From A&W Jokes to a 30-Year Reality: Naming the Business07:45 – The COVID Pivot: How a Crisis Became a Blessing for KAT12:15 – Why Bragg Creek? Being the Local Mechanic & Giving Back16:30 – The ”Circle of Life” Business Model: Win-Win Pricing21:00 – PR vs. Visiting: The Art of Customer Connection26:45 – Supporting the Core: Why Local Entrepreneurs Get a Discount31:30 – Leading Gen Z: Mentoring the Next Generation of Technicians36:45 – Work-Life Integration: Why ”Work” is Therapeutic41:00 – Multi-Generational Legacy: The 50-Year History of the Property46:30 – The Recruitment Story: Why Kevin Chose Wrenching Over Policing51:15 – RAPID FIRE: How Often Do You Actually Need an Oil Change?56:45 – Check Engine Lights: When to Worry and When to Stop01:01:00 – The Truth About Brakes: Why They Squeak in 202601:05:30 – The Bigfoot Question & Kevin’s Philosophy on Life01:08:45 – Closing Thoughts: How to Support Local in Bragg Creek
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