Cseking In: Recent Episodes
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Join Nikki Csek, CEO of Csek Creative, as she takes a minute to check in with local entrepreneurs and business leaders to learn more about what they do and how they got to where they are today. If you want to learn more about the businesses in our community, the challenges they have overcome, and the stories that lead to their success, then this is the podcast series for you.
If you would like to be featured in the next Cseking In video/podcast, please reach out to alexa@nowmediagroup.ca
Nikki Csek recently sat down with entrepreneur Krystina Rossworm to talk about her wine touring company, Beach Bums Tours. Which she describes as a combination of beach life, the Okanagan wine life and the essence of adventure.
Rossworm has had an exciting journey leading to the success of her business today, making the leap from sales commissions to running and owning her wine touring company. “
“ It’s important to create something that makes a difference,” Says Rossworm.
Beach Bum Tours offers more than just a typical wine tour - it’s an adventurous experience that brings people together to enjoy “unique fun days.”
Despite the rapidly changing and competitive industry alongside the challenges faced from Covid, Rossworm endeavours to provide “the funnest adventure tour company in the Okanagan.”
Rossworm reinstates her success “has nothing to do with luck,” and all to do with hard work and commitment.
She constantly tries to create innovative ways to enhance the customer's experience, such as the launch of her new Thirsty Thrifters Tour which combines thrift shopping and wine touring.
To learn more about Chief Beach Bum Rossworm’s journey, which started as just herself and one van and grew to the success it has today, check out the full video above.
From Kelowna's not-for-profit sector, Ester Pike of Kelowna Women's Shelter shares an enriching and powerfully personal story of how a non-profit saved her in a moment of crisis when her family became homeless after a natural disaster.
Through guidance, perseverance, and a passion for volunteering, Ester learned compassion, life skills and a Master's Degree that put her on an admirable path towards serving others and supporting the community that took care of her when she faced unexpected adversity and challenges.
We ask that you listen to Ester's story and hope that you share the same sense of appreciation as our host Nikki Csek does throughout this empowering episode of Cseking In.
In this episode of Cseking In, the brothers share stories such as how on take your kids to work day, Chris and Jason would join their father along Gastown and meet the tenants that he put in there. They also share a great story on the very moment they decided to branch out on their own and create their vision of what a Commercial Real Estate Company can be.
These brothers are always propelling each other forwards and constantly encourage each other to be better. Through support and a little friendly competition, they have built a commercial real estate company that prides itself on putting people first and in this episode, share many of their insights and how to obtain, service and retain customers.
Some of her first memories included living under the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver, to growing up off the grid in Beaverdell on a $1.00 down lots. Yes, lots for a $1.00 down.
Jamela Van Steinburg owns multiple rental properties, is the CEO of her own development company VLS Developments, but lists MOM as her number one occupation.
Jamela Van Steinburg has such an amazing story that will inspire so many to learn your what and find your how. You must listen to her incredible story.
A real-life Brady Bunch brought together through tragedy, Treena Carson-Piva and Aaron Piva met in a support group as they were going through their individual family crisis.
Treena, the Saskatchewan born Rider’s fan ventured out to Vancouver to meet Aaron, the Vancouver-born-and-raised man and they started a new life together here in Kelowna as a family.
They purchased the Real Property Management franchise in Kelowna and have put themselves in a place they never thought possible, both personally and professionally. You will have to listen to hear the story.
Steve and Diane Geddes arrived in Kelowna two years ago and purchased a Fibrenew franchise that specializes in repairing leather, plastic and vinyl, surfaces.
Servicing from the Bennett Bridge to Salmon Arm, Steve and Diane Geddes are literally the furniture whisperers. They're breathing new life into family furniture that has an emotional attachment with the added benefit of keeping furniture out of landfills.
"If the bones are still good, we can fix the covering of well-worn furniture," said Steve Geddes.
Want to learn more about Steve's journey and why he and Diane chose to call Kelowna home? Listen to this episode of Csekign In.
At one point, everyone who has travelled through the Okanagan stops to appreciate the view. When Darcy Yeo, one of the two owners of Bliss Bakery arrived in Peachland with her husband, Barry, one of 18 Red Seal Master Bakers in the Province, they overlooked the water and knew this is it.
The story below accentuates the Bliss Experience, battling MS, growing a business for 15 years with multiple locations and constantly feeding a 15-year-old sourdough, named Darwin.
To learn more about the unique story of Bliss Bakery and how Darcy and her team of three other partners will not give up on their dreams, listen to Cseking In with Darcy Yeo.
When many children are playing games like house or dreaming of their future, Cassidy deVeer was learning how to build a home.
At a young age, she was spending time on job sites and hanging out in hardware stores with her father, who previously owned the Windsor Plywood in Kelowna.
Now, Cassidy is the first female President of the Canadian Home Builders Association and owner/operator of 3rd Generation Homes.
Recently, this amazing woman joined the CEO and co-founder of the NowMedia Group, Nikki Csek, to humbly share the story of how she earned these titles while providing insight into how housing affordability is a huge issue and it's not getting better, it's only getting worse.
Spectacular achievements and inspiration come naturally to the hard-working Cassidy deVeer and therefore, we hope you enjoy this episode of Cseking In.
Over 23 years, a lot of good has come from Straight from DeHart, a weekly column by Maxine Dehart.
In this episode of Cseking In with Maxine DeHart, she shares many community stories including one grateful entrepreneur who told her "Mrs. DeHart, you gave me my start."
To uncover the passion behind why Maxine DeHart is the pulse that keeps Kelowna's heart beating, listen to this episode of Cseking In.
At 27, Luke Menkes was in no rush to become the man he grew up to be. But that all changed when his dad told him he was diagnosed with terminal cancer and that he needed to take over the real estate business, which included a potential $30 million dollar project in the Cayman Islands.
Just like that, it was time to grow up, move to the Caymans and finish what his dad started. But then a big one-two punch hit and they don't get any bigger than a hurricane that rips the roof off the development and the world financial crisis of 2008.
In this episode, Lucas Griffin, president of Secure-Rite Mobile Storage, shares a 15-year journey that includes humble beginnings and how his parents prolonged their one and only financial goal in life, to be mortgage-free, to invest in their son's vision.
Listen to this inspiring story of entrepreneurship.
In this episode, you can hear the passion and hard work through the microphone of local business owner Andre Blanleil, of Andre's Electronic Experts.
Andre began to gain experience working with electronics alongside his father who founded Andre's Electronics in the 1960s, a TV repair and service shop. As the business grew, so did Andre's goals and accomplishments. His vision to make Kelowna a better place led him into the role of the past City of Kelowna Councillor and was recently awarded Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, Business Leader of the year. Andre speaks highly of his employees who he treats like family and the level of customer service that makes Andre's Electronics a success even through a pandemic.
Andre's passion for his family, the business and communities he operates in, and local sports is an amazing example of leadership for the places we call home.
In this edition of Cseking In, Nikki is joined by Ron Cannan, Former Canadian Member of Parliament to discuss volunteering, community, the Child Advocacy Centre of Kelowna and more.
In this episode, Steve Harvey, CEO and founder of Business Finders Canada, speaks about how he turned his business into a national franchise.
In this episode, we feature Mark West, founder of Epic Real Estate Solutions. Mark touches on the exciting redevelopments and affordable housing coming to life within our growing community.
If you would like to be featured in the next Cseking In video, please reach out to alexa@nowmediagroup.ca
In this episode, we feature Crispin Butterfield from Urban Theory Interior Design. She speaks about her love of interior design has transformed into her new passion for mentorship and connecting multiple disciplines in the creative arts.
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In this episode, we hear from Dustin Serviss of Serviss Wealth Management as he takes us through what it takes to grow a business with peace of mind.
Checking in with real people. Real businesses. Real stories.
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In this episode, President of Parke Pacific Projects, Stewart Parke discusses how critical core values are in business.
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Checking in with real people. Real businesses. Real stories. In this episode, we continue to explore this concept with Jill White from Waterplay Solutions Corporation.
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In this episode, Jim Clipperton, the owner of Nor-Val Rentals speaks about how investing in his staff has contributed to the success and strength of his business. Watch this video to learn how you can take your team from "good to great"!
Checking in with real people. Real businesses. Real stories.
If you would like to be featured in the next Cseking In podcast, please reach out to alexa@nowmediagroup.ca
This episode features Lars Hepso from Skating With Power. Lars shares with us how the power and foundation of social media not only built his credibility in business but also expansively grew his clientele.
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In our fourth episode, we continue to explore this concept and the importance of mentorship with an old friend - Catherine Pynappels.
Checking in with real people. Real businesses. Real stories.
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In this episode, we hear from Alexandra Babble, Founding Artistic Director of Opera Kelowna, as she lets us take a peek behind the curtain on what it takes to run a non-profit organization.
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In the second episode of Cseking In, we brought in Daniel Rondeau of 925 Freelancing Inc to explain the importance of your "why". We hope you enjoy it.
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In this episode, Meredith Hansen, the owner of Illuminate Skincare and Esthetics talks about her journey as a solopreneur.
Checking in with real people. Real businesses. Real stories.
If you would like to be featured in the next Cseking In podcast, please reach out to alexa@nowmediagroup.ca