Go Get It with Rob Butler

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Where talent meets drive and big dreams turn into real wins. Each week, host Rob Butler sits down with high performers from all walks of life (entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, and change-makers) to uncover the 3 game-changing tips that helped them succeed. Whether you’re a student figuring out your next step, a professional looking to pivot, or simply hungry for inspiration, this is your place to learn from people who’ve been there and made it happen. 🔥 What you’ll get: Actionable career & life advice. Motivation to level up your mindset. Stories that prove it’s never too late to start. Real conversations. No fluff. 📅 New episodes every Friday. Let’s go get it.

  1. OCT 31

    Bailey Dougherty – Grit, Curiosity & Trusting Your Gut

    🎧 Welcome to the Go Get It Podcast! In this episode, host Rob Butler sits down with Bailey Dougherty to explore a story of resilience, reinvention, and choosing purpose over expectations. From dreaming of becoming a sports agent, to building a successful career in marketing and advertising, to facing a life-changing cancer diagnosis — Bailey’s journey is one of grit, self-belief, and trusting your instincts even when the path isn’t straight. She opens up about what happens when life forces you to pause, reassess, and rebuild with intention, and why curiosity, courage, and alignment matter more than traditional definitions of success. ✅ Learn: How to turn adversity into clarity and direction Why curiosity fuels motivation and long-term growth The power of trusting your gut — especially when others disagree Why grit beats talent when it comes to meaningful success How to confidently pivot into new industries and opportunities 🚀 You’ll also hear how Bailey’s commitment to personal growth and purposeful living provides a grounded reminder: success isn’t linear — and sometimes the hardest chapters become the most defining. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories that inspire action and spark new ideas. 🔗 Connect with us 👉 instagram.com/gogetit.podcast 👉 linkedin.com/company/go-get-it-podcast 👉 tiktok.com/@gogetit.podcast #GoGetItPodcast #CareerPivot #Resilience #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #Motivation #GrowthMindset #CareerDevelopment #LifeAfterCancer

    25 min

  2. OCT 24

    Taylor Simms-Brown: Success on Your Own Timeline

    🎧 Welcome to the Go Get It Podcast! In this episode, host Rob Butler sits down with Taylor Simms-Brown, VP of Sales at Messy Mutts, to unpack a career built on consistency, curiosity, and long-term focus. From starting in housewares to helping grow a small pet brand into a North America–wide business, Taylor shares real lessons on staying committed, adapting to change, and finding freedom through flexibility and self-awareness. He talks candidly about watching industries collapse overnight, pivoting into new markets, and how to turn interpersonal skills into a lasting competitive edge. ✅ Learn: Why success is a marathon, not a sprintHow curiosity and consistency build long-term opportunityThe realities of growing a business in a changing retail landscapeWhy attaching revenue to your role unlocks flexibilityHow knowing your motivations leads to real work-life balance🚀 You’ll also hear how Taylor’s journey through entrepreneurship, product creation, and leadership offers a grounded perspective on building a fulfilling, resilient career. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories that inspire action and spark new ideas. 🔗 Connect with us👉 instagram.com/gogetit.podcast👉 linkedin.com/company/go-get-it-podcast👉 tiktok.com/@gogetit.podcast #GoGetItPodcast #CareerGrowth #SalesLeadership #Entrepreneurship #WorkLifeBalance #Motivation #BusinessGrowth #PetIndustry

    29 min

  3. OCT 17

    Jesse Clifford: Adapting Fast & Leading with Composure

    🎧 Welcome to the Go Get It Podcast! In this episode, host Rob Butler sits down with Jesse Clifford, Sales Manager at Stream-Flo USA, to unpack what it really takes to rebuild your career and network from scratch — in a new country, new market, and during one of the most volatile periods in recent history. Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Jesse made the leap to Texas to help expand Stream-Flo’s U.S. operations. What started as an exciting move quickly turned into a test of adaptability, leadership, and humility. From leading a distributed sales team through market swings to embracing technology and AI in a traditional industry, Jesse shares a grounded, insightful look at growth when nothing feels familiar. ✅ Learn: How to rebuild your network from the ground upThe importance of adaptability and composure in volatile marketsLeading people through uncertainty and technological changeInvesting in your team — and staying curious through it allWhy “it’s still a people business,” even in a digital age 🚀 You’ll also hear Jesse’s reflections on culture, leadership, and how to thrive when comfort and familiarity disappear. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real stories that inspire action and spark new ideas. 🔗 Connect with us👉 instagram.com/gogetit.podcast👉 linkedin.com/company/go-get-it-podcast👉 tiktok.com/@gogetit.podcast #GoGetItPodcast #CareerGrowth #Leadership #Networking #SalesLeadership #EnergyIndustry #Adaptability #AIInBusiness #ProfessionalGrowth #GoGetIt

    29 min

  4. OCT 10

    Rebecca Kacaba: Taking Risks & Owning Your Success

    🎧 Welcome to the Go Get It Podcast! In this episode, host Rob Butler sits down with Rebecca Kacaba, Co-Founder and CEO of DealMaker, to unpack the mindset and momentum behind scaling one of Canada’s fastest-growing fintech companies. From her early days as a securities lawyer to leading a global platform that’s reimagined how capital is raised online, Rebecca shares a raw and practical look at entrepreneurship — what it really takes to bet on yourself, take risks that feel too big, and build a business through conviction and curiosity. ✅ Learn: Why “there’s no bad time to take a risk” — and how Rebecca started DealMaker with two kids and a husband in grad schoolHow to turn legal expertise into startup innovationThe value of failing fast and learning fasterWhy leadership starts with accountability and ownershipThe importance of leaving every place better than you found it 🚀 You’ll also hear candid insights on scaling a tech company, communicating vision, and building a culture where resilience, risk, and results all work together. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories that inspire action and spark new ideas. 🔗 Connect with us👉 www.instagram.com/gogetit.podcast👉 www.linkedin.com/company/go-get-it-podcast👉 www.tiktok.com/@gogetit.podcast #GoGetItPodcast #StartupMindset #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #DealMaker #FounderStory #BusinessGrowth #WomenInBusiness

    28 min

  5. OCT 3

    Louise Whitehouse: Risk, Resilience & Restaurant Leadership

    Welcome to the Go Get It Podcast! In this episode, host Rob Butler sits down with Louise Whitehouse, owner-operator of two popular Olly Fresco's restaurant locations in Calgary, to explore her unexpected leap from insurance and stay-at-home parenting into entrepreneurship. From opening her first restaurant while seven months pregnant to managing over 70 employees today, Louise shares her honest perspective on risk-taking, resilience, and building a people-first business. ✅ Learn: Why risk tolerance and exit plans are critical in entrepreneurshipHow Louise pivoted from insurance to restaurants — and thrivedThe power of using your network (sometimes in surprising ways)Why employees are the “gold” in any business and how to empower themLessons from balancing family, leadership, and ownership 🚀 You’ll also hear Louise’s candid take on the sacrifices, the steep learning curves, and the hidden rewards of chasing something new — even when it wasn’t part of the original plan. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories that inspire action and spark new ideas. 🔗 Connect with us👉 www.instagram.com/gogetit.podcast/👉 www.linkedin.com/company/go-get-it-podcast👉 www.tiktok.com/@gogetit.podcast #GoGetItPodcast #EntrepreneurJourney #WomenInBusiness #RestaurantOwner #Leadership #CareerPivot #Networking #TeamCulture

    26 min

  6. SEP 26

    Nicole Vicano: Asking Better Questions & Standing Out Early

    Welcome to the Go Get It Podcast! In this episode, host Rob Butler sits down with Nicole Vicano, Vice President of Retail Asset Management at Choice Properties REIT, to explore her journey in the commercial real estate industry. From growing up around development and construction to now overseeing a portfolio of 44 million square feet across 569 properties, Nicole shares the lessons, strategies, and career-defining insights she’s gained along the way. ✅ Learn: What “asset management” really means in commercial real estateWhy you can’t manage what you don’t know — and how to dig into the details that matterHow curiosity and asking the right questions separates good from great professionalsWhy investing in relationships early pays off decades laterThe importance of showing up, standing out, and treating school (and early work) like a full-time job 🚀 You’ll also hear Nicole’s bonus tips on coffee chats, mentorship, and why it might actually be easier today to stand out in your career than ever before. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories that inspire action and spark new ideas. 🔗 Connect with us👉 www.instagram.com/gogetit.podcast/👉 www.linkedin.com/company/go-get-it-podcast👉 www.tiktok.com/@gogetit.podcast #GoGetItPodcast #CommercialRealEstate #AssetManagement #CareerGrowth #WomenInBusiness #Networking #LeadershipLessons #RealEstateIndustry

    28 min

  7. SEP 19

    Gary Kalaci: From Interpreter to Entrepreneur & AI Innovator

    Welcome to the Go Get It Podcast! In this episode, host Rob Butler reconnects with Gary Kalaci, CEO of Alexa Translations, to unpack his journey from immigrant student and court interpreter to building a multinational AI-powered translation company. From MBA scavenger hunts and Latin dancing memories to scaling a business across borders, Gary shares the mindset, hard work, and lessons that shaped his entrepreneurial path. ✅ Learn: Why “do what you know” is the best advice for aspiring entrepreneursHow a law + MBA background shaped his decision to bet on business over a legal careerThe role of AI in transforming language services and client relationshipsWhy “now is better than perfect” when launching a businessHow EQ, resilience, and surrounding yourself with the right people define long-term success 🚀 You’ll also hear candid insights on what it’s like to build a company as a new parent, why extracurriculars and volunteering are underrated training grounds, and how to push past “busy” into the real growth zone. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories that inspire action and spark new ideas. 🔗 Connect with us👉 www.instagram.com/gogetit.podcast/👉 www.linkedin.com/company/go-get-it-podcast👉 www.tiktok.com/@gogetit.podcast #GoGetItPodcast #EntrepreneurJourney #AI #LeadershipLessons #CareerGrowth #TranslationBusiness #StartupLife #ImmigrantEntrepreneur

    24 min

  8. SEP 12

    Ashley Gorrie: Translating Creativity into Business Strategy

    🎧 Welcome to the Go Get It Podcast! In this episode, host Rob Butler catches up with Ashley Gorrie, CEO and President of Gorrie, a fifth-generation family business founded in 1882. Ashley opens up about steering a 140-year-old design agency through massive industry change, including the hard lessons of COVID and how it pushed the company to expand from building physical retail experiences into full omnichannel, digital, and content solutions. With 20 years at the helm, Ashley shares what it really takes to lead a legacy brand into the future — while staying true to values and balancing life as a mom of three. ✅ Learn: What it means to run a fifth-generation business in today’s marketHow COVID reshaped Gorrie’s business model and sparked digital expansionWhy finding an “office dad or mom” mentor can change your career trajectoryThe importance of defining values and non-negotiables as a leaderHow to blend creativity with business strategy to solve complex problems🚀 You’ll also hear candid insights on balancing family with entrepreneurship, enlisting your kids in the wins and losses, and why Ashley’s real superpower is being a “translator” — turning creativity into practical business outcomes. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories that inspire action and spark new ideas. 🔗 Connect with us 👉 www.instagram.com/gogetit.podcast/👉 www.linkedin.com/company/go-get-it-podcast👉 www.tiktok.com/@gogetit.podcast #GoGetItPodcast #EntrepreneurJourney #FamilyBusiness #WomenInBusiness #CareerGrowth #LeadershipLessons #DesignThinking #SmallBusinessSuccess

    28 min
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Where talent meets drive and big dreams turn into real wins. Each week, host Rob Butler sits down with high performers from all walks of life (entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, and change-makers) to uncover the 3 game-changing tips that helped them succeed. Whether you’re a student figuring out your next step, a professional looking to pivot, or simply hungry for inspiration, this is your place to learn from people who’ve been there and made it happen. 🔥 What you’ll get: Actionable career & life advice. Motivation to level up your mindset. Stories that prove it’s never too late to start. Real conversations. No fluff. 📅 New episodes every Friday. Let’s go get it.

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