Today, Brett Colvin, the Co-Founder and CEO of Goodlawyer, one of Canada’s fastest growing small businesses and a new way for business owners to find affordable, high-quality legal help online. After cutting his teeth in corporate law for four years, Brett decided to use his knowledge, expertise, and entrepreneurial drive to start Goodlawyer in 2019. Now, the company has 25 employees, and it has been named “Small Business of the Year” by the Calgary Chamber. Join Brett, Hafiz, and Gilbert for a discussion about finding your true calling and pursuing it for the greater good.
“Between two dots – really, the value is in that line: the journey.”
“For any entrepreneurs listening right now: whoever your target is, narrow your focus. Whoever your target is, tighten it up” - Brett Colvin
Episode Highlights:
0:00 – Hafiz introduces Brett.
2 09 – Brett’s upbringing in Calgary, and his budding passion for business.
4:46 – Law school, and Brett’s first forays into running a business.
13:47 – How and why he transitioned from working at a big law firm to his own business
22:13 – A message from our sponsors.
23:35 – The evolution of Goodlawyer and the lessons that Brett learned about entrepreneurship.
30:32 – why the magic starts to happen when you can deliver to your peers.
32:17 – How it feels to be the face of Goodlawyer.
41:11 – The impact that Brett wants to have on the world.
42:45 – The non-negotiables in Brett’s wellness regime.
49:34 – How you can support Brett’s work.
Connect with Brett and support his work:
Goodlawyer: goodlawyer.ca
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brettrcolvin
email: brett@goodlawyer.ca
Sponsors of this episode:
Bloom Benefits: www.bloombenefits.ca
Zelos: www.zelosglobal.com
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and the guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or affiliated companies