EP315 Building Strong Private Boards - Jennifer Mondoux on Governance Excellence
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Welcome back to The Cash Rich Exit Podcast with me, your host, . Today, we're spending time in the world of governance and leadership with , Managing Partner, CEO, and Founder of MondouxRollins Partners Inc. and the visionary behind Canada's Best Private Boards (also known as The Boardies). Jennifer has a rich background – she started in journalism and then moved into helping companies find the right leaders. She really understands how important good governance is for private companies that want to grow and succeed. Because of her experience in executive search, placing leaders, and...
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EP314 Protecting your Business through Life’s Unexpected Challenges
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Welcome back to The Cash Rich Exit Podcast! I’m your host, Colleen O’Connell-Campbell, Wealth Advisor. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Katherine Cooligan, a distinguished family law specialist and founding partner at Cooligan Yehia, LLP. With over 30 years of experience in family law, Katherine shares critical insights on how business owners can safeguard their assets and plan for potential family law challenges - including separation, divorce, and intergenerational wealth transfers. 💡 What you’ll Learn in this Episode: ⚖️ How Family Law Intersects with...
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EP313 Purposeful Philanthropy
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Welcome to The Cash Rich Exit Podcast! I’m your host, , Wealth Advisor. In this episode, I’m joined by Lois Graveline, founder and CEO of Harmonia Philanthropy, to explore the true value of charitable giving beyond tax savings. Lois brings over 30 years of experience in the charitable sector and is passionate about driving meaningful impact for both individuals and businesses. 🎙️ What you’ll learn in this episode: 🌟 Beyond Tax Benefits: How purposeful philanthropy can drive social change and create lasting impacts within communities while offering benefits for...
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EP312 Building Businesses and Bridging Gaps in Productivity
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Welcome to The Cash Rich Exit Podcast! I’m Colleen O’Connell-Campbell, Wealth Advisor and your host. Today, we’re joined by a seasoned entrepreneur, Marc Gingras, whose impressive journey spans startups, venture capital, and productivity innovation. Marc is the co-founder of Bloks and, in his own words, “student of entrepreneurship”, continually evolving and applying lessons from each stage of his career. 🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 🛠️ The Evolution of Entrepreneurship: Marc shares candid reflections on his early days as a founder, from the highs...
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EP311 Fun, Frank Advice for a Cash Rich Exit in 2025
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Join us on The Cash Rich Exit Podcast for a special roundup of the best "Fun, Frank Advice" shared by our incredible guests this year. I’m Colleen O’Connell-Campbell, Wealth Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities and your host, guiding you - visionary leaders of the Self-Made Nation - through strategies for building, scaling, and planning your intentional cash-rich exit. In this celebratory episode, we reflect on the wisdom, inspiration, and actionable insights offered by our guests throughout the year. From lessons on resilience and vulnerability to practical advice on preparing for an...
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EP310 Building M&A Potential for Traditional and Service Businesses
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Welcome back to ‘The Cash Rich Exit Podcast’! I’m your host, Colleen O’Connell-Campbell, Wealth Advisor. My guest today is Brad Ezard, a seasoned M&A expert and corporate lawyer with extensive experience in private equity, business restructuring, and transaction management. As a partner at in Ottawa, Brad specializes in helping traditional and service-based businesses navigate the complexities of mergers and acquisitions. 🎙️ In this insightful episode, we discuss the unique challenges and opportunities these businesses face when planning for a cash-rich exit. ...
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EP309 Navigating Tech M&A for Exit Success
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Welcome back to The Cash Rich Exit Podcast! I’m your host Colleen O’Connell-Campbell, here to guide you, the Self-Made Nation, through the strategies and stories that lead to successful business exits. In this episode, I’m joined by Boris Petkovic, Director at Sampford Advisors Inc., a leading M&A advisory firm specializing in technology companies. We chat about the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the tech sector, with insights tailored to entrepreneurs and founders aiming for a cash-rich exit. 🎙️ What you’ll Learn in this Episode: ...
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EP308 Beyond the Exit - Redefining Identity and Purpose
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Welcome back to The Cash Rich Exit Podcast! I’m your host, Colleen O’Connell-Campbell, Wealth Advisor. In this episode, we wrap up our enlightening three-part series with leadership coach Eric Deschamps. We talk about one of the most personal aspects of an entrepreneurial exit: redefining identity and purpose beyond the business. 🌟 Rediscovering yourself After the Exit: We discuss the psychological impact of leaving behind the role of business owner and the challenge of finding a new sense of self. Many entrepreneurs define their identity by their work, and the prospect of...
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EP 307 Leadership and Loneliness – Finding Connection at the Top
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Welcome back to ‘The Cash Rich Exit Podcast’! I’m your host, Colleen O'Connell-Campbell, Wealth Advisor. Today, we continue our conversation with Eric Deschamps, a leadership and business coach who talks about the often-overlooked issue of loneliness in leadership. Eric brings insights on how to navigate isolation, especially for those at the top who may feel the weight of leading, without a peer group to lean on. 🌟 Redefining Leadership Loneliness: Eric opens up about the reality of isolation many leaders experience, describing it as a "silent pandemic," especially for men who...
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EP306 Finding your Rhythm: Balancing Business Growth and Personal Well-Being
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Welcome back to The Cash Rich Exit Podcast! I’m your host, Colleen O'Connell-Campbell, Wealth Advisor to business owners working towards a cash rich exit. In today’s episode, we kick off part one of a three-part conversation with business and leadership coach, Eric Deschamps. Eric brings a wealth of knowledge, sharing insights into maintaining work-life balance - though, as you'll hear, he prefers the term "work-life rhythm". 🎙 The Ebb and Flow of Life and Business: Eric talks to me about the importance of understanding that life and business are not meant to be perfectly...
info_outline🎧 Welcome to The Cash Rich Exit Podcast, where we explore the pathways to a successful and intentional business exit. I'm your host, Colleen O'Connell-Campbell, here to guide you through the journeys of top entrepreneurs. Today, we're joined by the remarkable Caroline Gosselin, a visionary in the Ottawa food and beverage industry.
🍽 In This Episode:
You’ll discover Caroline Gosselin's journey from European adventures to pioneering Ottawa's culinary scene with establishments like Restaurant 18, Side Door, The Clarendon, and The Hyde.
You’ll learn how Caroline's passion for travel and art inspired her innovative approach to combining culinary experiences with cultural aesthetics.
And you’ll uncover the strategies that helped Caroline's empire thrive through the challenges of COVID-19 and the evolving landscape of the hospitality industry.
💡 Key Insights Inside this Episode:
🤸♀️ Adapting to Change: How flexibility and creativity have been essential for navigating the unpredictable hospitality sector.
🤝 Community Engagement: Caroline shares her commitment to giving back and fostering a sense of belonging, both within her team and the broader Ottawa community.
🎯 Building for the Future: The exciting prospects of expanding outdoor dining experiences and embracing environmental standards in new ventures.
Be sure you listen till the end for our Fun, Frank advice segment. I’ve been asking self-made millionaires for their advice for 5+ years!
Caroline emphasizes the importance of passion for the industry, advising future entrepreneurs that success is rooted in a love for service and creating memorable experiences for guests.
🎧 Tune in now for inspiration, lessons learned, and actionable advice for making your mark in the food and beverage industry. And remember, the journey to a cash-rich exit begins with a single step of passion and dedication.
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Colleen O’Connell-Campbell is a Wealth Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities, a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.