Conversations with Chad McMillan

Chad McMillan

Over the course of my journey I have been held hostage, through a hurricane, run public companies, raised millions of dollars, travelled to far away lands, and transformed my lifestyle. Join me in my new podcast, "Conversations with Chad", as I explore and consider emerging business, culture, and lifestyle topics and how they might help us fuel our personal and professional growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Public Venture Capital

    09/18/2023

    Public Venture Capital

    When people ask me what I do, many don't really understand when I say I'm in venture capital. Yet, the world of venture capital is crucial to helping advance new and innovative solutions that, ideally, help improve our world. In this episode I share how venture capital fits in the entrepreneur's journey, as well as the work I do, which is primarily in public venture capital. ABOUT CHAD MCMILLAN I’m a venture capitalist, creative artist, and free spirit. While doing the work to transform my own life, I’ve helped build and finance early stage ventures, grow brands, performed as a multi-disciplinary creative artist and more. Learn more about me at www.chadmc.com or anything of my links below: MY OFFERINGS McMillan Strategies McMillan Strategies offers proven startup and public company consulting and advisory services across various disciplines, including executive management, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate communications, and more. Learn more at www.mcmillanstrategies.com Kaypieye Media Kaypieye is an exponential growth marketing agency and builder of world-class online brands. Looking for online marketing help and guidance for your company? Learn more at www.kaypieye.com Wokaura Art & Innovations Wokaura is a proprietary, early-stage startup incubator developing exciting new ventures in fast emerging industries. Learn more at https://wokaura.carrd.co/ MY SOCIAL LINKS My Shop https://www.chadmc.com/collections/all Instagram www.instagram.com/chadmcmillan YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/chadmcmillan TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thechadmcmillan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Twitter www.twitter.com/mrchadmcmillan Linkedin https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mcchad Facebook https://fb.me/mrchadmcmillan Pinterest www.pinterest.com/chad_mcmillan My Newsletter https://chadmcmillan.substack.com/ CONTACT chad@chadmc.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  2. The Creator Economy

    09/14/2023

    The Creator Economy

    The global creator economy market size is projected to reach $299.69 billion by 2027, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8% from 2020 to 2027, according to Fast Company. The total revenue generated by creators across platforms is expected to increase from $104.8 billion in 2021 to $173.2 billion in 2025. In this episode I explore the value and opportunities that I feel are emerging in the creator economy for independent entrepreneurs. ABOUT CHAD MCMILLAN I’m a venture capitalist, creative artist, and free spirit. While doing the work to transform my own life, I’ve helped build and finance early stage ventures, grow brands, performed as a multi-disciplinary creative artist and more. Learn more about me at www.chadmc.com or anything of my links below: MY OFFERINGS McMillan Strategies McMillan Strategies offers proven startup and public company consulting and advisory services across various disciplines, including executive management, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate communications, and more. Learn more at www.mcmillanstrategies.com Kaypieye Media Kaypieye is an exponential growth marketing agency and builder of world-class online brands. Looking for online marketing help and guidance for your company? Learn more at www.kaypieye.com Wokaura Art & Innovations Wokaura is a proprietary, early-stage startup incubator developing exciting new ventures in fast emerging industries. Learn more at https://wokaura.carrd.co/ MY SOCIAL LINKS My Shop https://www.chadmc.com/collections/all Instagram www.instagram.com/chadmcmillan YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/chadmcmillan TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thechadmcmillan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Twitter www.twitter.com/mrchadmcmillan Linkedin https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mcchad Facebook https://fb.me/mrchadmcmillan Pinterest www.pinterest.com/chad_mcmillan My Newsletter https://chadmcmillan.substack.com/ CONTACT chad@chadmc.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  3. Guided Meditation

    09/13/2023

    Guided Meditation

    This is a guided meditation hosted by me. I've been meditating for some 10 years now and this meditation with help relax and ground you, as well as help you get clear on your life path and improve how you feel. There's an old meditation joke that says, you should meditate every day for 20 minutes, unless you don't have time, then you should meditate for an hour. Ha. I suggest trying it first thing in the morning every day. Let me know how it goes for you. ABOUT CHAD MCMILLAN I’m a venture capitalist, creative artist, and free spirit. While doing the work to transform my own life, I’ve helped build and finance early stage ventures, grow brands, performed as a multi-disciplinary creative artist and more. Learn more about me at www.chadmc.com or anything of my links below: MY OFFERINGS McMillan Strategies McMillan Strategies offers proven startup and public company consulting and advisory services across various disciplines, including executive management, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate communications, and more. Learn more at www.mcmillanstrategies.com Kaypieye Media Kaypieye is an exponential growth marketing agency and builder of world-class online brands. Looking for online marketing help and guidance for your company? Learn more at www.kaypieye.com Wokaura Art & Innovations Wokaura is a proprietary, early-stage startup incubator developing exciting new ventures in fast emerging industries. Learn more at https://wokaura.carrd.co/ MY SOCIAL LINKS My Shop https://www.chadmc.com/collections/all Instagram www.instagram.com/chadmcmillan YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/chadmcmillan TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thechadmcmillan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Twitter www.twitter.com/mrchadmcmillan Linkedin https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mcchad Facebook https://fb.me/mrchadmcmillan Pinterest www.pinterest.com/chad_mcmillan My Newsletter https://chadmcmillan.substack.com/ CONTACT chad@chadmc.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  4. Intro to Meditation

    09/05/2023

    Intro to Meditation

    Meditation has the power to ground you, relax you, get you more clear with yourself, your life, and your future. There are also a ton more heath benefits than these. In this episode I introduce you to meditation. We don't meditate in this episode, but we talk about it. If you would like to try my free guided meditation, you can do so here: https://bit.ly/3EolCQ7 ABOUT CHAD MCMILLAN I’m a venture capitalist, creative artist, and free spirit. While doing the work to transform my own life, I’ve helped build and finance early stage ventures, grow brands, performed as a multi-disciplinary creative artist and more. Learn more about me at www.chadmc.com or anything of my links below: MY OFFERINGS McMillan Strategies McMillan Strategies offers proven startup and public company consulting and advisory services across various disciplines, including executive management, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate communications, and more. Learn more at www.mcmillanstrategies.com Kaypieye Media Kaypieye is an exponential growth marketing agency and builder of world-class online brands. Looking for online marketing help and guidance for your company? Learn more at www.kaypieye.com Wokaura Art & Innovations Wokaura is a proprietary, early-stage startup incubator developing exciting new ventures in fast emerging industries. Learn more at https://wokaura.carrd.co/ MY SOCIAL LINKS My Shop https://www.chadmc.com/collections/all Instagram www.instagram.com/chadmcmillan YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/chadmcmillan TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thechadmcmillan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Twitter www.twitter.com/mrchadmcmillan Linkedin https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mcchad Facebook https://fb.me/mrchadmcmillan Pinterest www.pinterest.com/chad_mcmillan My Newsletter https://chadmcmillan.substack.com/ CONTACT chad@chadmc.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  5. Mental Health & Wellness

    08/28/2023

    Mental Health & Wellness

    Improving our mental health can have profound and lasting impacts on our lives, the lives of those around us, and our communities. In Canada, it is estimated that 20% of Canadians experience problems with their mental health in any given year, and half of the population has faced some level of mental health issues by the time they turn 40. In this episode I share tips and strategies that I've used over the years to improve my own mental health, which I feel may help you on your journey as well. ABOUT CHAD MCMILLAN I’m a venture capitalist, creative artist, and free spirit. While doing the work to transform my own life, I’ve helped build and finance early stage ventures, grow brands, performed as a multi-disciplinary creative artist and more. Learn more about me at www.chadmc.com or anything of my links below: MY OFFERINGS McMillan Strategies McMillan Strategies offers proven startup and public company consulting and advisory services across various disciplines, including executive management, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate communications, and more. Learn more at www.mcmillanstrategies.com Kaypieye Media Kaypieye is an exponential growth marketing agency and builder of world-class online brands. Looking for online marketing help and guidance for your company? Learn more at www.kaypieye.com Wokaura Art & Innovations Wokaura is a proprietary, early-stage startup incubator developing exciting new ventures in fast emerging industries. Learn more at https://wokaura.carrd.co/ MY SOCIAL LINKS My Shop https://www.chadmc.com/collections/all Instagram www.instagram.com/chadmcmillan YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/chadmcmillan TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thechadmcmillan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Twitter www.twitter.com/mrchadmcmillan Linkedin https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mcchad Facebook https://fb.me/mrchadmcmillan Pinterest www.pinterest.com/chad_mcmillan My Newsletter https://chadmcmillan.substack.com/ CONTACT chad@chadmc.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 3m
  6. A Life of Opportunity

    08/24/2023

    A Life of Opportunity

    Recently I've noticed several associates of mine complaining about a lack of opportunities, but then failing to capitalize on them when they appear. This episode is for them, and maybe you, if you're wanting to get better at generating and seizing the opportunities that cross your path every day. ABOUT CHAD MCMILLAN I’m a venture capitalist, creative artist, and free spirit. While doing the work to transform my own life, I’ve helped build and finance early stage ventures, grow brands, performed as a multi-disciplinary creative artist and more. Learn more about me at www.chadmc.com or anything of my links below: MY OFFERINGS McMillan Strategies McMillan Strategies offers proven startup and public company consulting and advisory services across various disciplines, including executive management, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate communications, and more. Learn more at www.mcmillanstrategies.com Kaypieye Media Kaypieye is an exponential growth marketing agency and builder of world-class online brands. Looking for online marketing help and guidance for your company? Learn more at www.kaypieye.com Wokaura Art & Innovations Wokaura is a proprietary, early-stage startup incubator developing exciting new ventures in fast emerging industries. Learn more at https://wokaura.carrd.co/ MY SOCIAL LINKS My Shop https://www.chadmc.com/collections/all Instagram www.instagram.com/chadmcmillan YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/chadmcmillan TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thechadmcmillan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Twitter www.twitter.com/mrchadmcmillan Linkedin https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mcchad Facebook https://fb.me/mrchadmcmillan Pinterest www.pinterest.com/chad_mcmillan My Newsletter https://chadmcmillan.substack.com/ CONTACT chad@chadmc.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  7. Better Relationships

    08/19/2023

    Better Relationships

    Cultivating better, stronger, and long lasting relationships can enhance our life experience. And I don't just mean with a partner, but both with yourself, and everyone you interact with over the course of your day. In this episode I share tips and the insights I've found that have helped me cultivate a strong network over the years and well as improve my interactions with others day to day. ABOUT CHAD MCMILLAN I’m a venture capitalist, creative artist, and free spirit. While doing the work to transform my own life, I’ve helped build and finance early stage ventures, grow brands, performed as a multi-disciplinary creative artist and more. Learn more about me at www.chadmc.com or anything of my links below: MY OFFERINGS McMillan Strategies McMillan Strategies offers proven startup and public company consulting and advisory services across various disciplines, including executive management, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate communications, and more. Learn more at www.mcmillanstrategies.com Kaypieye Media Kaypieye is an exponential growth marketing agency and builder of world-class online brands. Looking for online marketing help and guidance for your company? Learn more at www.kaypieye.com Wokaura Art & Innovations Wokaura is a proprietary, early-stage startup incubator developing exciting new ventures in fast emerging industries. Learn more at https://wokaura.carrd.co/ MY SOCIAL LINKS My Shop https://www.chadmc.com/collections/all Instagram www.instagram.com/chadmcmillan YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/chadmcmillan TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thechadmcmillan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Twitter www.twitter.com/mrchadmcmillan Linkedin https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mcchad Facebook https://fb.me/mrchadmcmillan Pinterest www.pinterest.com/chad_mcmillan My Newsletter https://chadmcmillan.substack.com/ CONTACT chad@chadmc.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  8. Working with Ai (Artificial Intelligence)

    08/14/2023

    Working with Ai (Artificial Intelligence)

    Artificial intelligence is having a breakout year. But still, many and even probably more people I know still aren't using it. In this episode I explore this space with you, sharing how I'm working with it, some of the tools I'm using, and ways you can too to take your work and life to the next level. ABOUT CHAD MCMILLAN I’m a venture capitalist, creative artist, and free spirit. While doing the work to transform my own life, I’ve helped build and finance early stage ventures, grow brands, performed as a multi-disciplinary creative artist and more. Learn more about me at www.chadmc.com or anything of my links below: MY OFFERINGS McMillan Strategies McMillan Strategies offers proven startup and public company consulting and advisory services across various disciplines, including executive management, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate communications, and more. Learn more at www.mcmillanstrategies.com Kaypieye Media Kaypieye is an exponential growth marketing agency and builder of world-class online brands. Looking for online marketing help and guidance for your company? Learn more at www.kaypieye.com Wokaura Art & Innovations Wokaura is a proprietary, early-stage startup incubator developing exciting new ventures in fast emerging industries. Learn more at https://wokaura.carrd.co/ MY SOCIAL LINKS My Shop https://www.chadmc.com/collections/all Instagram www.instagram.com/chadmcmillan YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/chadmcmillan TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thechadmcmillan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc  Twitter www.twitter.com/mrchadmcmillan Linkedin https://ca.linkedin.com/in/mcchad Facebook https://fb.me/mrchadmcmillan Pinterest www.pinterest.com/chad_mcmillan My Newsletter https://chadmcmillan.substack.com/ CONTACT chad@chadmc.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

About

Over the course of my journey I have been held hostage, through a hurricane, run public companies, raised millions of dollars, travelled to far away lands, and transformed my lifestyle. Join me in my new podcast, "Conversations with Chad", as I explore and consider emerging business, culture, and lifestyle topics and how they might help us fuel our personal and professional growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.