122 episodes

Welcome to the Secret Life podcast ~ a tell-all, share-the-goods show.

The Secret Life chronicles the success and secrets of local businesses, organizations and community leaders.

Join Barb McGrath #GoogleGirl, and her guests, to hear their story of what makes them tick, what drives them to succeed and their role in growing a thriving business community.

Remember, you worked hard for your success! Don't keep it a secret!

Secret Life Barb McGrath, #GoogleGirl

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Welcome to the Secret Life podcast ~ a tell-all, share-the-goods show.

The Secret Life chronicles the success and secrets of local businesses, organizations and community leaders.

Join Barb McGrath #GoogleGirl, and her guests, to hear their story of what makes them tick, what drives them to succeed and their role in growing a thriving business community.

Remember, you worked hard for your success! Don't keep it a secret!

    Ep. 120 Jasmine Patterson from BDC

    Ep. 120 Jasmine Patterson from BDC

    Today we're going behind the scenes to talk about programs that support entrepreneurs in growing, starting and expanding their businesses.

    Jasmine Patterson is a well-known and well-respected business cheerleader from the #AudacityQYR movement to her current role with the Business Development Bank of Canada. Jasmine's journey has been anything but "as predicted."

    Tune in as she shares her story of growing her career in the entrepreneurial community and the personal tole that unfolded.

    • 28 min
    Ep. 119 Jeff Harmel from Realty Executives

    Ep. 119 Jeff Harmel from Realty Executives

    Thinking of selling your home?! Buying or selling; it's a BIG decision.

    Today, we're joining Jeff Harmel from Realty Executives to chat buying and selling, tips to prepare as a buyer and an honest conversation on why hiring a Realtor can save you $1000s and decrease your home's time on market.

    Jeff's been in the real estate industry for years. He's seen ups, downs and crazy times. Tune in to get the inside scoop on where the real estate market may be headed!

    • 26 min
    Ep. 118 Shazhad Khoja from IBITS

    Ep. 118 Shazhad Khoja from IBITS

    If you've ever received a spam email or aren't exactly sure what phishing is, today's episode if for you!

    Fraudulent emails, scams, links and purchases are costing businesses billions of dollars every year with no sign of a downturn on the horizon.

    Everyday business owners are caught by links that appear to be legitimate, by claims that seem reasonable and by offers that seem helpful. They all lead to one place ~ a lost and a cost to the business.

    I'm talking to Shahzad Khoja today from IBITS to better understand how a business can protect themselves and their employees from the dozens of untrustworthy communications we receive everyday.

    This is an episode that can save you $1000s! Protect yourself and all your digital  assets (click here for a free worksheet!).

    • 27 min
    Ep. 117 Kathy Sabo from QC Gifts

    Ep. 117 Kathy Sabo from QC Gifts

    Kathy Sabo is the corporate girl gone rogue. After years in the corporate sector, travelling, recruiting and missing her family, Kathy decided it was time to turn in the frequent flyer points and try her hand at running her own business.

    The result of her passions is QC Gift, an on-demand gift buying, creating and planning service. From corporate gifts in hotel rooms during the Grey Cup and Agribition to personalized gifts for him and her, Kathy has the market cornered.

    Someone hard to buy for? Every gift purchased from Kathy is custom. It is custom to the recipient. It has custom contents and it comes with a playlist to set the mood when the time for gift giving happens!

    Tune in now and bookmark this episode to find her website when you need it!

    • 27 min
    Ep. 116 Andrea Lo from the Toronto Dating Hub

    Ep. 116 Andrea Lo from the Toronto Dating Hub

    Picture your perfect first date. Do you see a quaint little coffee shop? Maybe drinks & a movie?

    How about puppy yoga? Or jet skiing?

    Meet Andrea Lo and her not-so-conventional singles service. Andrea plans events through her business, the Toronto Dating Hub, for singles across the area. From how to dress, what to wear and how to pose, Andrea helps all of her guests have a fun, safe and comfortable group first date experience.

    In the Toronto area, interested in attending? Check out Andrea’s contact details below. Curious to learn more about her “real guests” approach to marketing her business? Tune in to today’s episode!

    • 26 min
    Ep. 115 Karey Kapell from Next Level Business and Life Coaching

    Ep. 115 Karey Kapell from Next Level Business and Life Coaching

    Online mastermind groups are pretty common but today we're talking to an entrepreneur who 'just knew' that people were exhausted from spending their time and lives online. So she brought the online tradition back to a real classroom where entrepreneurs could share their stories in a safe space and receive the value of collective advice from other local businesses.

    From retail stores to online businesses, the members of @kareykapell and @michellestrawford 's mastermind are building local connections and real-world superpowers.

    Tune in for today's podcast 🎤 episode on @cjtr_91.3 to learn more about the power of masterminds and to hear a brief diversion on the status of childcare! 😜

    • 26 min

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