Ever wonder how that artist friend makes ends meet? Is being a professional athlete all travel and vip glory? How profitable is it really to run a restaurant or what does it take to make whiskey and craft beer? Join organizational psychologist and entrepreneur Eve Duke as she pulls back the curtain behind starting, running and most importantly, leading some of the coolest businesses out there.
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
How are movie theatres run? Is popcorn really as critical as we think? What the heck do you do during a pandemic?
Eve sat down with owner Greg Rose to pull back the curtain to get the inside scoop on how a movie theatre is run; from working with Hollywood studios to popcorn sales!
A single screen, art deco movie theatre, The Roxy in Revelstoke, BC is your quintessential iconic small town theatre. Established as the Avolie in 1938, rebranded the Roxy in 1959, it has brought generations of moviegoers the special experience of seeing shows on the big screen.
More on the Roxy Theatre here:
Website: https://www.roxytheatre.info/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroxytheatre/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Roxy.Theatre.Revelstoke.BC/
Press: https://revelstokemountaineer.com/a-new-generation-for-revelstokes-roxy-theatre/
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Dive into the business behind professional photography with Zoya Lynch. Learn about how to get started, what clients expect, how to run the business, what tools you'll need, common misconceptions and much more in this episode of The Business Of...
About Zoya
As both an athlete and an artist, Zoya’s camera has led her on expeditions to mountain ranges across several continents. Featured in The Globe and Mail, Outside, National Geographic Adventure and almost every ski magazine you can think of and she’s worked with brands such as The North Face, K2 Skis, Patagonia, Parks Canada, Destination BC, Atomic and Arcteryx.
As a former member of the Canadian Ski Jumping Team she was an active lobbyist in the fight to include women’s ski jumping into the 2014 Olympic Games. Zoya continues to work collaboratively with women in the outdoors and she is dedicated to carving out a space within the industry to share their stories, perspectives and achievements.
To say Zoya is an accomplished photographer and filmmaker is an understatement and it is my pleasure to have her on the show as our feature photographer to tell us all about the business of professional photography!
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Mark and Jen Baron are the duo behind Integrated Apparel and Somewon Collective. While Integrated does screen printing, embroidery, vinyl heat press, stickers, banners and graphic design - Somewon collective is a lifestyle clothing brand centred around the life well lived here in the mountains.
From Mark starting the business in his 20’s it has now grown to a team of designers, printers and support staff providing for brands across North America. Join us while we dive into the business behind printing and clothing with the Barons!
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Chris has been a globally recognized skier for the last 20 years. Truly dedicated and extremely passionate about skiing in the mountains, he spends as much time as possible in the backcountry every winter, specializing in putting beautiful lines down mountains for both film and photo projects. He spends most of his winters collaborating with Salomon Freeski TV and Sherpas Cinema. Between ski trips, Chris resides in Revelstoke, BC which provides a backyard of endless opportunities for outdoor pursuits.
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Marty Schaffer is the founder and energy behind Capow, a guiding, backcountry education company and heli accessed chalet located in the Monashees. Between non stop camps, the lodge, and his role as one of the frontrunners of backcountry and avalanche education, Marty is a busy guy. We caught up with the founder, owner and captain of CAPOW. Learned the ins and outs of running a backcountry lodge and guiding business, how they are advancing and growing avalanche education, Marty’s guiding philosophy, navigating COVID challenges, and of course the story behind how CAPOW and Blanket Chalet came to be.
He may be the most stoked individual you’ll ever meet. It’s contagious and if anything, this episode will have you frothing to gear up and head out into the backcountry with CAPOW this season.
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Originally from the sunny, coffee loving shores of Australia, John and Lauren quickly embraced the idea of opening a coffee shop in Revelstoke, BC - one that looked, tasted, and smelt like home.
From the gritty bootstrapping stages of a startup shop on a budget to growth, success and customer and staff loyalty - Dose has been able to thrive and take their business to the next level. Tune in to learn what they did to keep staff in an industry rampant with staffing issues and how they sustained and were able to grow during a pandemic.
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Bosses! What makes a good boss and what makes a bad one? Amy and Eve share some stories of their worst bosses and tips for those who are managing or leading others to retain and lead with success.
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Tuesday Aug 16, 2022
Join Amy & Eve for a quick chat in this minipod. This weeks question, is too much socialization bad for you? Also whats the deal with Extroversion vs Introversion, and is Mom Brain a real thing?
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Step into the hot shop with Leah Allison, owner and head glass blower at Big Eddy Glass Works. With over 18 years experience, she opened her own studio here in Revelstoke, B.C. in 2018. We chat about lessons learned, leadership, building a company culture, uniting a team, and how this small town glass studio managed to thrive during a pandemic.
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Katie is a comedian, director, screenwriter, "professional leisure athlete" and marketing professional. Katie’s unique brand of comedy is in part informed by the time she has spent working in the outdoor adventure industries. With a background in stand-up comedy and improv, her character driven creative skills have ranged from award-winning film Dream Job, Coach, and Influencer.
We chat about everything from her startup journey to becoming a full time comedian, developing a niche marketing service and building an online following through her hilarious and relatable leisure athlete brand.