The ThryvX Podcast: Recent Episodes
Corette Miller & Jill Button
ThryvX is on a mission to enable businesses to grow from start-up to enterprise, by providing them access to tools, resources and executive leadership all in one place. In the ThryvX podcast, you can expect to hear from other entrepreneurs, business owners and of course our own personal journeys to gain insights and learnings while you maneuver through your own! By small business, for small business. Welcome and thank you for joining us!
In this episode, Corette & Jill talk to Natalie Prychitko CEO of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce. As the voice of business and an accredited Chamber, the WCC staff are guided by their mission, vision and values to ensure a customer experience like no other. The Chamber’s diverse membership is the backbone of this community and support its thriving business ecosystem.
With 720 members in March 2020, the WCC team continually puts the needs of the membership first when developing and executing programming. This includes more than 80 events throughout the year, many of which are free to attend. In addition to providing opportunities to connect and learn, the WCC hosts outstanding signature events including Connect Women, The Business Summit and its annual gala, the Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards.
Email:natalie@whitbychamber.org
Website: www.whitbychamber.org
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In this episode, Corette & Jill talk to Asif Khan the Founder and CEO of GroundLevel Insights a movement science company leveraging consumer location data to inform business insights and analytics and the creator of the free CANATRACE platform. Asif is also the founder of the Location Based Marketing Association (The LBMA) an international group with operations in over 30 countries dedicated to research and education in the space. Asif is also a desired advisor to the FCC, CRTC and Ontario Privacy Commission on the development of privacy laws regarding the use of location data.
Email:asif@groundlevelinsights.comWebsite: www.groundlevelinsights.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asifrkhan/
Home (thryvx.com)
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In this episode, Jill is talking to Yvette Nechvatal-Drew from Girls Inc. Durham. Girls Inc. delivers life-changing programs and experiences that equip girls 6-18 to overcome serious barriers to grow up strong, smart, and bold! Listen as Yvette shares her own personal journey and how her mom fled to Canada with her husband and two young daughters, landing in Winnipeg in the dead of winter and how her Mom’s courage inspired her to give back to other women and girls to be Strong, Smart and Bold!
Donate: https://girlsinc-durham.org/donate/
Email: yndrew@durham.girls-inc.org
Website: https://girlsinc-durham.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/girls-inc--of-durham/
Telephone: 905-428-8111
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In this episode, Jill and Corette talk to Adam Rosen from the Email Outreach Company about his entrepreneurial journey, building and selling a tech company, being a “Pup” and his advice for other founders; “Build To Sell”. Adam also shares how he met one of his favourite recording artists; Skrizzly Adams and together, launched a podcast “The Rise: with Skrizz & Adam”.
Email: adam@eocworks.com
Website: www.eocworks.com
Instagram: @AdamRosen
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ThryvX email; podcast@thryvx.com
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In this episode, Jill and Corette talk to Ross and Mike Libbey from Your Bottom Line Accounting. Ross and Mike share with the listens what its really like to work for and run a family accounting business. The pros, the cons and the real secret that have made them a success.
Email: support@yourbottomline.ws
Telephone: (905) 436-6663
Website: https://www.yourbottomline.ca/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-bottom-line/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbottomline/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourbottomline
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbottomlinehelp/
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In this episode, Corette & Jill talk to Laura Hutt from Women in Steel Toes. Laura shares how, as a young teenager, just entering the world of construction, she had a bad experience which, thinking the behavour was normal, ultimately left her feeling she had no choice but to quit her job or continue enduring the toxic behaviour. Securing a new role in construction, her experience was completely different leading her wanting to help other women in construction providing them the skills, resources and tools to set boundaries and flourish in the male dominated world of construction and the skilled trades.
Website: https://www.womeninsteeltoes.com/
Women’s Jacket: https://www.keten.co/search?q=women
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womeninsteeltoes/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeinsteeltoes
ThryvX: https://www.thryvx.com/
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In this episode, Corette continues with the “Spotlight on Business” series and talks to Sue Sutcliffe from World Event Centre. An Ajax Pickering Board of Trade Business Excellence award winner, Sue shares with Corette how she started her marketing career and became digital marketing expert ultimately leading her to becoming an entrepreneur and building a thriving digital marketing company. A serial entrepreneur, Sue started The World Event Centre after searching for a more real and authentic online networking and event solution. Timing is everything and since the pandemic, the need for online event platforms has exploded, positioning World Event Centre as a much-needed solution more closely representing a live event experience.
Sue Sutcliffe
www.SueSutcliffe/bio
World Event Center
www.WorldEventCenter.com
ThryvX: https://www.thryvx.com/
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In this episode, Corette & Jill continue with the “Spotlight on Business” series and are talking to Craig Poulton, Co-Founder from SmartDesk. Craig and the SmartDesk team were honoured to receive the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, Peter Perry Award for business excellence in the 1-15 employee’s category. Craig talks about his journey to become an entrepreneur, moving from Montreal to Toronto during the “Dot com bust” and how ultimately that led to his first company and eventually SmartDesk. Craig shares with the listeners why a CRM is needed and how SmartDesk differentiates itself from the competition by being easy and quick to implement, an all in one standalone solution that you DON’T need to integrate and at a price point small business can actually afford.
Email: info@smartdeskcx.com
Website: https://www.smartdeskcrm.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smartdeskcrm/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/771460363210334/smartdesk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmartDesk-771460363210334
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In this episode, Corette & Jill continue with the “Spotlight” series and talk with Mallory Dawson and Jaron Fitch from The Whitby Library. Listen as Mallory and Jaron, both truly passionate about the library and their roles, talk about the unexpected benefits of joining the Whitby Library, how they have partnered with the Whitby Chamber of Commerce to support the thriving business community to bring unexpected benefits to the business community.
Email: outreach@whitbylibrary.ca
Website: https://www.whitbylibrary.ca/
Telephone: 905-668-6531
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitbylibrary
Home (thryvx.com)
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In this episode, Corette & Jill continue with the “Spotlight on Business” series and talk with guests Dr Nicole Sandilands and Dr Natalie McCulloch from Durham Natural Health Centre. Dr Nic and Dr Nat talk about their journey to open up their practice, raising a family, how they define success and finally share their advice for other entrepreneurs to stay “in the zone of passion”.
Email: info@dnhc.ca
Website: https://dnhc.ca/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/durham-natural-health-centre/people/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DurhamNaturalHealthCentre
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In this episode, Corette & Jill continue with the “Spotlight” on Business series and talk with guest Ryan Hartwick from TechPeer. Ryan and his team were Finalists in the Ajax Pickering Board of Trade Awards and is the “Head Nerd” at TechPeer. Ryan talks about the importance of cyber security for the SMB sector and how to protect yourself and your business from the ever increasing cyber threats.
Email: info@techpeer.ca
Website: https://techpeer.ca/
In this episode, Corette & Jill continue with the “Spotlight” series and talk with guest Kevin Casey from QJS Services. Kevin was honoured to be recognized by the Whitby Chamber of Commerce “Business Person of The Year” and had tough competition from our very own Co-Founder Corette Miller. Kevin shares how he started his business, his passion for Restoring Kindness Canada initiative and the importance of kindness in all our lives.
Guest Contact Info:
QJS Cleaning: https://qjsservices.ca/
The Cleaning Guy https://zebratruck.ca/
Restoring Kindness Canada https://www.restoringkindnesscanada.ca/
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In this episode, Corette & Jill talk to Sam Paterson from the Ajax Pickering Board of Trade about ThryvX winning both the “New Business of The Year” and the “Businessperson Of The Year” at the Ajax Pickering Board of Trade Business Excellence Awards. What was the "AHA" moment? Why its important to Jill and Corette to “Shine A Light” on other businesses in the community and the advise they have for anyone thinking of entering the awards.
Guest Contact Info:
Email: info@thryvx.com
Website: www.thryvx.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thryvxcan/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thryvxcan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thryvxcan/
In this episode of #TheThryvXPodcast, Corette & Jill continue with the “Spotlight” series and talk with guest Ben Earle from Feed The Need Durham who was recognized by the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade. Ben shares with us how Feed The Need Durham is the HUB for emergency food distribution in Durham, how his organization ultimately helps feed upwards of 7000 people in Durham Region per month and how food insecurity is not about a shortage of food but rather a short fall in wages, jobs and housing. The need for support has increased at its peak by as much as 30% during the pandemic and we are dealing with a new reality, meaning the demand will only go up, not down. Please support how every you can.
Guest Contact Info:
Email: info@ftnd.ca
Website: https://feedtheneedindurham.ca/
Telephone: 905-571-3863
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FTND.ca/
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In this episode, Corette & Jill continue with the “Spotlight” series and talk with Andrew Valyear from Uplynk. Andrew shares his real and authentic story about becoming an entrepreneur, the “F-You Dad” stage of a father son relationship, and to be a successful entrepreneur, if something really scares you, you should probably do it!
Guest Contact Info:
Email: admin@uplynk.ca
Website: https://uplynk.ca/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewvalyear
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uplynktechnology
In this episode, Corette & Jill talk to “Lady Voltz” IBEW Local 105 Electrical Apprentice Shannon Tomosko. Shannon Shares her journey to become an Apprentice, how she was originally on track to become an “Accountant” and how one wrong move landed her in the hospital
Website: https://www.shannontymosko.com/lady-voltz
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-tymosko-b160b4a7/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lady.voltz/
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In this episode Corette and Jill talk about the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of holiday parties and the dangers of ‘Liquid Courage’. Corette discusses her insight on a case that set a legal precedent while sharing real stories of actual employment situations from her experience as an HR executive. Thinking of hosting or attending a Holiday Party? This episode is for you!
Email: info@thryvx.com
Website: www.thryvx.com
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In this new series, Jill talks about The Top 10 Reasons Why Procurement Fails. Why Fail? In the spirit of “Failing Forward” the greatest lessons learned often come from failure. The first lesson of the series is #10 is “Failing to Engage with Key Stakeholder”.
Contract: Jill Button
Company: ThryvX
Email: info@thryvx.com
Website: www.thryvx.com
In this episode, Jill speaks with Susan Mercer-Tumilty about the top 10 tips businesses need to consider before they implement new or upgrade their business systems and how to avoid falling for shiny objects. They explore the importance of beginning with the end in mind, funding, assembling the team and dirty data.
Contract: Susan Mercer-Tumilty
Company: ThryvX
Email: procurement@thryvx.com
Website: www.thryvx.com
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In this episode, Corette & Jill talk to Rish Velji-Johnston. Rish is a seasoned corporate professional who is a Client Advocate & technology professional at Royal Bank of Canada. She has recently launched a Kulfi (Indian Ice Cream) business, Ali & Co. Kulfi, as a way to keep her father’s legacy alive for this love of making Kulfi for others.
She is a proud mama to 3 children, Brittany, Gordie & Aris, sister to her brother, Rizwan and wife to her husband, Michael, both of whom have provided unwavering support throughout her own journey.
Rish is also a passionate advocate and committed to making a difference in the cancer community by helping to empower women to be an advocate for their own health and be aware of their bodies.
Rish shares with our listeners, her personal grief journey and how it took years to overcome ultimately laying the foundation for her own personal breast cancer journey at the young age of 37.
Instagram: @rishmajohnston or @aliandcokulfi
https://www.thryvx.com
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In this episode, Corette & Jill talk to Dr. Nicole Panethere from Reach Wellness. In our Spotlight series, we want to shine a light on entrepreneurs and hear from them about their journey, hard lessons and insights to share with other entrepreneurs. Dr. Nicole talks about launching a new business, Reach Wellness all while becoming a new mom during the pandemic!
Email: info@reachwellness.ca
Website: www.reachwellness.ca`
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In this episode, Corette & Jill talk to Justin Robinson and Liz Robinson from JRC Landscaping & Snow. In our Spotlight series, we want to shine a light on entrepreneurs and hear from them about their journey, hard lessons and insights to share with other entrepreneurs.
Since 2003 JRC Landscaping and Snow has been providing outstanding quality and service to both its Commercial and Residential clients. Justin Robinson is steadfastly committed to delivering customers professional service and quality results. Justin’s commitment to excellence and his passion for his craft has resulted in his reputation of providing the best service in Durham Region.
JRC’s long list of repeat customers is a testament to the outstanding quality of service and results provided by Justin Robinson and his dedicated team. Contact us today to see what we can do for you!
Email: justrobcon@gmail.com
Website: www.jrclandscaping.ca
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In this episode, Jill and Corette talk about how recruiting has changed, what candidates are thinking and asking for to ensure their safety and well being and finally tips for attracting and retaining talent during the pandemic.
Email: podcast@thryvx.com
Website: www.thryvx.com
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In this episode, Jill talks about how business has changed, when is exactly will the new normal actually happened, the strained supply chain and what to consider when renegotiating
Email: podcast@thryvx.com
Website: www.thryvx.com
In this episode, Jill and Corette lighten it up a bit and talk about pets in the office, working from home with pets and what you do about poop (in a client’s office), allergies and the benefits of having 4 legged co-workers.
Email: podcast@thryvx.com
Website: www.thryvx.com
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In this episode, Jill and Corette talk about the challenges of running a business with partners, from religion, politics to vaccine passports, you won’t always agree. How to survive and (hopefully) thryve! Sometimes you just need to; agree to disagree!
Email: podcast@thryvx.com
Website: www.thryvx.com
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In this episode, Jill talks intimately about her journey to become an entrepreneur and the REAL reason she jumped off the corporate ladder including coming clean about the anxiety and depression that threatened to take her out.
Contact: Jill Button
Company: ThryvX
Email: jill.button@thryvx.com
Website: www.thryvx.com
In this episode, Jill speaks with Susan Mercer-Tumilty about how Small Business can use RFP’s to ensure they receive the right solution at the right price while still keeping it agile and cost effective. They discuss the essential elements of running an RFP including Project Planning, Creating Evaluation Critieria, Managing the RFP Process, Evaluating Responses, Workshops and Presentations, Recommendation and Negotiations.
Contract: Susan Mercer-Tumilty
Company: ThryvX
Email: procurement@thryvx.com
Website: www.thryvx.com
In this episode, Corette speaks with Jenny Greensmith, Owner of Best You Health Coaching & Personal Training to talk about Workplace Wellness and the importance of having a well-designed program within your workplace and the benefits as to why employers/business owners should be encouraging it!
Contract: Jenny Greensmith
Company: Best You Health Coaching & Personal Training
Telephone: 289-314-2859
Email:
Website: https://bestyouhealthcoaching.ca
Facebook: @bestyouhealthcoaching
Instagram: @bestyouhealthcoaching
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In this episode, Corette and Jill tackle about the difficult and often misunderstood topic of Workplace Harassment, Discrimination and Violence. With decades of experience, Corette describes what exactly it is, shares some surprising examples and stories from her past while providing guidance on how to avoid costly and preventable claims that can damage a company’s reputation.
Check us out online: https://www.thryvx.com
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In this episode, Corette and Jill speak with Steve Kassay, VP of Programming from Durham Radio to talk about working from home (WFH) at Durham Radio; the challenges, resistance and the strategies that they implemented to make it work.
Contract: Steve Kassay, VP Programming
Company: Durham Radio
Telephone: 905.571.0949
Website: http://www.kx96.fm/files/stations.html
https://www.thryvx.com
In this episode, Corette and Jill tell us the story of how the ThryvX name came to be. Choosing the right name meant starting with the end in mind, what their purpose was and vision for what ThryvX would become. They talk about their brand colours and how it all started with an infamous pen. Finally, they provide insight into an early mistake and lesson learned in forgetting to Trademark the name and how it could have led to the loss of the brand or a lawsuit
Website:
http://www.thryvx.com
In Episode 2 of the ThryvX podcast, Jill and Corette welcome their special guests; the ThryvX team, to talk about building a business, the ThryvX culture and how they started with their values. Join them as they talk about the journey and share personal stories about what it means to work for ThryvX and living the ‘Chaii Life’.
Corette Miller & Jill Button Co-Hosts
Guests:
Susan Mercer-Tumilty
Amy Wood
Karen Dosovich
Sean Mitchell
Visit our website: http://www.thryvx.com
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Join hosts; Jill Button and Corette Miller as they introduce themselves, the ThryvX podcast and the catalysts for the launch of their business ThryvX (during a pandemic). We hear about their respective journeys climbing the corporate ladder, both yearning for something more meaningful and authentic. A chance encounter and a mutual passion for helping business to thrive, and ThryvX was born.
Our Website:http://www.thryvx.com
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ThryvX is on a mission to enable businesses to grow from start-up to enterprise, by providing them access to tools, resources and executive leadership all in one place.In the ThryvX podcast, you can expect to hear from other entrepreneurs, business owners and of course our own personal journeys to gain insights and learnings while you maneuver through your own! Welcome and thank you for joining us!