The Rise and Grind Podcast

Ryan Werre
  • 0.0 (0)
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

A Podcast made for Rise and Grinders in life and entrepreneurship. This isn't about waking up early and doing something hard - this is about doing the little things, every single day, to move towards a desired result. My goal is to find other Rise and Grinders and hear their stories of life, business, athletics, or whatever endeavour they are chasing down.

  1. 019 - Derek Thistle - From Cop to One of Calgary's Top Agents

    11/27/2025

    019 - Derek Thistle - From Cop to One of Calgary's Top Agents

    Derek's ascent in the Calgary real estate game is nothing short of remarkable. In just 4 years Derek has become one of Calgary's top agents, and his story from transitioning into the industry from being a Police Officer is inspiring and one that is worth listening to. In our conversation we get into the details of why Derek left the police force, the friction he felt jumping into a new industry, how he brings foundation skillsets from the police force to his real estate business, leveraging social media for client acquisition, and so much more. If you are NOT in the real estate space, I still HIGHLY recommend you listen to this podcast...Derek drops so much value for anyone that is running a small-medium sized business, and I know what he is doing is only setting himself up for MORE success in the coming years. I really appreciated how vulnerable Derek was, and how open he was to giving away some "secrets of the trade". Derek is one of the hardest working agents I know, and one heck of a nice guy. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I know you'll learn something from it! - Rise and Grind

    57 min
  2. 018 - Hayden Beck - EBT Chartered Professional Accountants

    11/26/2025

    018 - Hayden Beck - EBT Chartered Professional Accountants

    Very rarely do I come across, or meet people where their passion aligns with what they do for a living. Whenever I do, I'm always curious to know more about their story...if you've met Hayden Beck, you can tell within the first couple minutes that he truly LOVES what he does. From helping people on a daily basis, to growing EBT, to professional development, Hayden is world class at his craft and I am very blessed to sit down with him for 45 minutes to pick his brain. In our conversation we deep dive into the accounting industry, the origin story of EBT, the culture at EBT, how Hayden continues to evolve as a professional, tips for small business owners, and so much more. I hope you enjoy! - Rise and Grind

    45 min
  3. 017 - Chris Czember - Mayor of Redcliff, Who's on 3rd, The North, The Inn On 3rd

    11/19/2025

    017 - Chris Czember - Mayor of Redcliff, Who's on 3rd, The North, The Inn On 3rd

    Chris Czember is the newly elected Mayor of Redcliff, and also runs numerous businesses in Redcliff and Medicine Hat.... Who's on 3rd - Pub in Redcliff The NORTH Sports Bar & Grill - Restaurant/Bar in Medicine Hat The Inn on 3rd - Motel in Redcliff Chris has been involved in the Community for decades and is a true case of what hard work and resiliency looks like. In the episode we cover off a variety of different subjects - from the campaign trail to the Mayor designation, getting started in business, buying his first house, operating multiple business simultaneously, and so much more. Chris not only is a dedicated person to his work, he is also one heck of a nice guy. He shows up for his Community, he continues to strive for success, and always has a smile on his face. I hope you can pick a few pieces of value out of this episode, enjoy! #riseandgrind

    41 min
  4. 016 - Trevor Moore - Resiliency & High Performance Coach

    09/17/2025

    016 - Trevor Moore - Resiliency & High Performance Coach

    You know those people that automatically make you feel good when you are around them? Trevor Moore is one of those guys. Trevor has had an incredible 25 year career in the golf industry, and has recently shifted paths to coaching entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, and athletes to help them live a bigger and better life. In this episode we dive deep into why he made the change in careers, how the brain and fear hijacks our decision making, how to regulate emotions, asking for help, and so much more. Trevor dropped a load of valuable information in this Podcast, and I know everyone can benefit from it. I hope you listen & enjoy! #riseandgrind

    1h 19m
  5. 015 - Solo Pod - My Love Letter to Alcohol

    09/04/2025

    015 - Solo Pod - My Love Letter to Alcohol

    1 year alcohol-free. This episode was tough to record. I wrestled with the idea of even making it. BUT....if it helps just 1 person then it is worth it. This episode is about MY journey living alcohol-free...I am by no means a Dr, psychologist, or expert in any field related to alcohol, but I do believe my story is worth sharing. I dive into my decision to live alcohol-free, why community is so important, my education on dopamine, "big alcohol", my breakthroughs, and share a bit of advice for those that may feel like their daily actions aren't aligned with their goals & ambitions. It is my hope that my vulnerability will help someone out there - whether it be to cut back, to ask for help, or to make a lifestyle change. As always... Rise and Grind!

    23 min
  6. 014 - Steph Gronning - Infinity Dance Inc.

    06/19/2025

    014 - Steph Gronning - Infinity Dance Inc.

    Every business has multiple layers to it. What the consumer sees / experiences is usually just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the intricacies, moving parts, staffing, scheduling, planning, budgeting, ALL the things that come with operating a successful business. I'm not sure there is a business with MORE layers than what Steph Gronning does at Infinity Dance Inc. From planning, communication, booking, budgeting, choreography, leasing, travel, physical demand, the list goes on! And oh lets not forget to mention having to handle over 400 kids (and parents)! Steph is an inspiration - she took a passion of dancing and turned it into a successful business - through years of hard work and determination. Every time there was an obstacle or someone saying she couldn't or shouldn't do something, she trusted herself and did it anyway. In our conversation we discuss her upbringing in dance, the early days of starting a business, and how she has scaled the Infinity Dance Inc. brand to what it is today, ALL WHILE being a mother of 3, wife, and amazing human being. Enjoy the episode, I hope you learn something! #riseandgrind

    51 min
  7. 013 - Curtis Valk

    05/22/2025

    013 - Curtis Valk

    In this episode I had the privilege of sitting down with one of my best friends - Curtis Valk - to talk about his hockey career. Curtis currently plays in the KHL for Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg, and is spending the spring back home in Medicine Hat during the off season. Curtis played his Junior Hockey for the Medicine Hat Tigers, where he had multiple 90+ point seasons. He then went on to play in the ECHL, AHL, and then finally got the call to play in the NHL for the Florida Panthers. His career then took him to the KHL where he spent multiple seasons playing for the Kazakhstan Team (Barys Astana), and in 2023 got moved to his current Team in Russia. There are so many things that I love about Curtis, and at the top of that list is his relentless pursuit to always get better at his craft - hockey. Curtis has battled adversity his whole life...from being undersized growing up, to going undrafted, to assending his way through the minor leagues all the way to the NHL. His story is one of hard work, extreme dedication, and never giving up. I really enjoyed our conversation, I hope you do to, and I also hope that you learn something from Curtis along the way.

    50 min
  8. 012 - Courtney Atkinson - Real Estate, Scaling Businesses & Living Life

    05/07/2025

    012 - Courtney Atkinson - Real Estate, Scaling Businesses & Living Life

    Do you have any "3am Friends"? I'm not talking about the 3am friends that you stumble home with from the bar on the weekend. I'm talking about the 3am friends that you call when you can't sleep, your stress/anxiety is through the roof, you wake up in a cold sweat, and your thoughts are red lining....if you are in the business game, you know exactly what I'm talking about. 3am friends don't tell you what you want to hear, they tell you what you NEED to hear. Courtney Atkinson is one of my only 3am friends. The amount of times I've sent him texts at ungodly hours of the night "Hey, you awake?" and I get a response immediately "yeah bro whats up?" is in the dozens. I am so grateful to have had this chat with Courtney on the Pod, we cover off his early years, what brought him to Lethbridge, the ups and downs of scaling a business, how fitness and mental health plays such a huge role in his life, balancing being a husband and father all while operating numerous businesses, and everything in between. If you've judged Courtney in the past without ever meeting him, I highly encourage you to listen to this podcast episode. If you feel stuck in your life and need a kickstart, I highly encourage you to listen to this episode. If you are looking to scale your business to the next level, I highly encourage you to listen to this episode. I hope you learn something, I hope you enjoy! #riseandgrind

    1h 18m
See All (19)

About

A Podcast made for Rise and Grinders in life and entrepreneurship. This isn't about waking up early and doing something hard - this is about doing the little things, every single day, to move towards a desired result. My goal is to find other Rise and Grinders and hear their stories of life, business, athletics, or whatever endeavour they are chasing down.

Information