EP312 Building Businesses and Bridging Gaps in Productivity
The Cash Rich Exit Podcast
Welcome to The Cash Rich Exit Podcast! Iām Colleen OāConnell-Campbell, Wealth Advisor and your host. Today, weāre 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, āstudent of entrepreneurshipā, continually evolving and applying lessons from each stage of his career. šļø What Youāll Learn in This Episode: š ļø 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
The Cash Rich Exit Podcast
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. Iām Colleen OāConnell-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 āThe Cash Rich Exit Podcastā! Iām your host, Colleen OāConnell-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. šļø 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! Iām your host Colleen OāConnell-Campbell, here to guide you, the Self-Made Nation, through the strategies and stories that lead to successful business exits. In this episode, Iām 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. šļø What youāll 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! Iām your host, Colleen OāConnell-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. š 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 ā Finding Connection at the Top
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Welcome back to āThe Cash Rich Exit Podcastā! Iām 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. š 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
The Cash Rich Exit Podcast
Welcome back to The Cash Rich Exit Podcast! Iām your host, Colleen O'Connell-Campbell, Wealth Advisor to business owners working towards a cash rich exit. In todayās 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". š 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...
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EP305 Bold Beginnings and Business Lessons
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Welcome back to The Cash Rich Exit Podcast! I'm your host, Colleen O'Connell-Campbell, Wealth Advisor. In todayās episode, I sit down with Lily Bond, the inspiring young entrepreneur behind Spyce Girlz, who launched her business as a teenager and turned it into a thriving brand. As an entrepreneur in her 20ās, Lily has already faced immense challenges and learned how to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape, offering valuable insights for seasoned business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. š§āš³ Building a Business from Scratch: Lily shares her entrepreneurial journey,...
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EP304 Blending Passion and Purpose
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Welcome to The Cash Rich Exit Podcast, where we discuss the entrepreneurial journey from inception through to a successful exit. Iām Colleen OāConnell-Campbell, your host and Wealth Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities. Today, we're joined by Sheena Brady, the dynamic founder of , a company thatās redefining wellness with its unique tea and botanical-infused essentials. šæ From Hospitality to Health: Sheena shares her body of work from a decade-long career in hospitality to discovering the potent world of tea and functional botanicals. This pivot was a career change and a personal...
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EP303 Planning for the Unpredictable- a Guide for Canadian CEOs and Founders
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Welcome (back) to The Cash Rich Exit Podcast! I'm Colleen O'Connell-Campbell, your host and Wealth Advisor, dedicated to guiding you, the Self Made Nation, through the pivotal transitions of your entrepreneurial journey. Today, Iām calling your attention to a topic that is perhaps not as talked about as it should be by Canadian CEOs, founders, and business owners: preparing for a future where selling your business might not be an option. Itās a reality that 91% of business owners over 55 are facing without a formal succession plan. In this episode Iāll give you the primer...
info_outlineš§ 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.
š½ In This Episode:
Youāll 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.
Youāll learn how Caroline's passion for travel and art inspired her innovative approach to combining culinary experiences with cultural aesthetics.
And youāll uncover the strategies that helped Caroline's empire thrive through the challenges of COVID-19 and the evolving landscape of the hospitality industry.
š” Key Insights Inside this Episode:
š¤øāāļø Adapting to Change: How flexibility and creativity have been essential for navigating the unpredictable hospitality sector.
š¤ Community Engagement: Caroline shares her commitment to giving back and fostering a sense of belonging, both within her team and the broader Ottawa community.
šÆ 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. Iāve 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.
š§ 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 OāConnell-Campbell is a Wealth Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities, a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund.