The Graham Robins Podcast: Recent Episodes
Graham Robins
The Graham Robins podcast is a podcast dedicated to helping today’s business leaders grow and scale their businesses. Get ready to learn and grow from not only the trials and tribulations of our guests but also be inspired by what successes they’ve doubled down on to continuously improve. Our guests will be business leaders and owners from across industries, as well as members of YPO (Young Presidents Organization), who have a spirit of lifelong.Each episode features topics like leadership, strategy, culture, increasing revenue, scaling globally, international trade, common mistakes and how to avoid them, as well as what just works, and how you can replicate success quickly.
In this episode, Graham and Dr. Amanda Craig explore the complexities of modern parenting, family relationships, and communication.
Dr. Amanda's LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/amandacraigphd
In this episode, Graham talks with his 10 year old daughter about her love for the sport of Ringette.
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Ringette Canada: https://www.instagram.com/ringettecanada1963
Ringette BC: https://www.instagram.com/ringette_bc/
In this episode, Graham talks about his Waymo autonomous vehicle experience and the safety data.
In this episode, Graham talks with Dr Karyn Gordon from DK Leadership about confidence.--
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https://dkleadership.org/
https://youtube.com/@drkaryngordon
https://www.instagram.com/dr.karyngordon
In this episode, Graham does a video screen share of his Prenuvo results so you can see what to expect with the scan.
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The Graham Robins Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I6ERMtS076JojxAYktzEV Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-graham-robins-podcast/id1729493867 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrahamRobinsPodcast Graham Robins: https://twitter.com/gsrobins https://www.linkedin.com/in/customsbrokers/
In this episode, Graham uses AI to create a podcast episode discussing CARM.
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The Graham Robins Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I6ERMtS076JojxAYktzEV Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-graham-robins-podcast/id1729493867 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrahamRobinsPodcast Graham Robins: https://twitter.com/gsrobins https://www.linkedin.com/in/customsbrokers/
In this episode, Graham talks about how he's learned to love walking
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The Graham Robins Podcast:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I6ERMtS076JojxAYktzEVApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-graham-robins-podcast/id1729493867YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrahamRobinsPodcast
Graham Robins: https://twitter.com/gsrobins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/customsbrokers/
In this episode, Graham talks about the purpose of knowledge.
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The Graham Robins Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I6ERMtS076JojxAYktzEV
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-graham-robins-podcast/id1729493867
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrahamRobinsPodcast
X: https://twitter.com/gsrobins
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/customsbrokers/
In this episode, Graham talks with Ashleigh McIvor about her ascent to an Olympic Gold medal and the influence of parenting in sports
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The Graham Robins Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I6ERMtS076JojxAYktzEV Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-graham-robins-podcast/id1729493867 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrahamRobinsPodcast Graham Robins: https://twitter.com/gsrobins https://www.linkedin.com/in/customsbrokers/ Ashleigh McIvor https://www.instagram.com/ashleighmcivor
In this episode, Graham shows you how to pull data from websites using Google Sheets
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The Graham Robins Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I6ERMtS076JojxAYktzEV
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-graham-robins-podcast/id1729493867
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrahamRobinsPodcast
Graham Robins: https://twitter.com/gsrobins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/customsbrokers/
https://www.prenuvo.com/
In this episode, Graham explains Anticipatory Grief
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The Graham Robins Podcast:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I6ERMtS076JojxAYktzEV
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-graham-robins-podcast/id1729493867
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrahamRobinsPodcast
Graham Robins: https://twitter.com/gsrobins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/customsbrokers/
https://www.prenuvo.com/
In this episode, Graham remembers 'everyone's friend" Tyson Konecny
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The Graham Robins Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I6ERMtS076JojxAYktzEV
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-graham-robins-podcast/id1729493867
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrahamRobinsPodcast
Graham Robins: https://twitter.com/gsrobins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/customsbrokers/
https://www.prenuvo.com/
In this episode, Graham talks about his experience with The Prenuvo Scan - a full body MRI scan (no radiation)
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The Graham Robins Podcast:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3I6ERMtS076JojxAYktzEV
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-graham-robins-podcast/id1729493867
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGrahamRobinsPodcast
Graham Robins: https://twitter.com/gsrobins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/customsbrokers/
https://www.prenuvo.com/
In this episode, Graham unboxes an Emmy for Single Camera Editing on the Netflix documentary "Island Of The Sea Wolves" which was won by his sister in law, Erin Cumming.
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Episode Links:
Island of the Sea Wolves on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81341781
X - https://twitter.com/gsrobins
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/customsbrokers/
Border Buddy Website - https://borderbuddy.com/
In this episode, Graham explains why Suspense Is Worse Than Disappointment.
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Follow Graham Robins:
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It’s not often that we have the opportunity to sit down and speak with a legend in business about their start and influences across the years.
I had this opportunity with Jim Pattison, Canadian business magnate, investor, and philanthropist, at The Jim Pattison Group.
We discuss:
- Jim’s history with Young Presidents Organization (YPO)
- How he grew his career through YPO
- Pivotal moments and advice to new YPO members
At age 13, today’s guest set four goals for himself to achieve by age 30. Now at age 73, he’s lived an exceptional and intentional life — with his best years still to come.
Today, Jack Daly, CEO at Professional Sales Coach, joins the show to talk about the impetus behind his newest book, Jack Daly’s Life by Design, in which he teaches us how to pursue our goals relentlessly.
Join us as we discuss:
- Teenage Jack’s drive to achieve by age 30
- A 4-part framework for building an intentional life
- What data Jack logs to support his athletic goals
- The motivation for writing the book: helping others
Check out these resources we mentioned:
- Jack Daly’s Life by Design
Find this interview and many more by subscribing to The Graham Robins podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Take a look at each of the most-used apps on your phone and then ask yourself one question:
Is this app serving me — or am I serving it?
In this solo episode, I’m sharing how reading Nir Eyel’s Indistractible inspired me to disconnect from technology for a recent vacation and what is learned from the experience.
I cover:
- The 3 types of apps we all have on our phone
- How disconnecting helps you reconnect with what matters
- Why disconnecting is a humbling — though ultimately rewarding — experience.
You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to The Graham Robins podcast on Apple Podcasts, on Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
What is life like for a female minority working in a threatened industry during a global pandemic?
In this episode of The Graham Robins Podcast, Graham chats with Nira Arora, Executive Producer and on-air host at Virgin Radio, about her broadcasting journey and what it has taught her about social justice issues.
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The rise of radio during the pandemic
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How she discovers and researches hot topics
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Gender equality in the broadcasting industry
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How she uses her platform to address issues of race
You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to The Graham Robins podcast on Apple Podcasts, on Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Going 100% virtual has meant a lot of things to a lot of businesses. In Epicure’s case, it’s meant scaling up operations and trying new things — even if they’re a little scary at first.
Amelia Warren, CEO of the healthy cooking company known as Epicure, joins Graham in this episode to discuss…
- What going virtual has meant for her business and its consultants
- Why high-quality production shouldn’t be the focus of your content creation
- How Amelia’s continued to scale her company through the pandemic
- How to set work-life boundaries
You can find this interview, and many more by subscribing to The Graham Robins podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Cross-border shipments: What’s holding them up and how do we drive costs down?
Recently on The Night Side with Barb DiGiulio Graham discusses how Canadian businesses should be navigating cross-border shipping right now, in addition to…
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The #1 mistake businesses are making when shipping cross-border
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How the pandemic has affected businesses shipping across the US/Canada border
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Why American companies have been setting up shop in Canada
You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to The Graham Robins podcast on Apple Podcasts, on Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Not one to shop online? Well, you probably are now!
On The Mike Smyth Show, Graham elaborates on how border restrictions between the U.S. and Canada have doubled A&A Customs Brokers’ eCommerce deliveries.
Plus, he answers all of Mike’s questions on…
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How A&A’s primary customer has changed due to pandemic restrictions
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Changes in behavior when it comes to drivers at the loading dock
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How NAFTA has impacted the border restrictions since July 1st
You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to The Graham Robins podcast on Apple Podcasts, on Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Are you a real entrepreneur? Then this economic downturn should be the most thrilling challenge you’ve taken on in years!
At least, that’s what Rebecca Homkes — Director & Partner at GrowthX Corporate and lecturer at London Business School — thinks. In this episode, Graham and Rebecca chat about:
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The 3-part framework entrepreneurs need to implement in the wake of the pandemic
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How to re-energize your company and reengage your employees
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Why it’s so crucial to build an organization that can adapt quickly
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The key to leveraging idea generation
You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to The Graham Robins podcast on Apple Podcasts, on Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Freight shipping may never be the same again. That goes for pretty much anything these days.
It gets really complicated, though, when moving freight across the US/Canada border.
In this episode of The Graham Robins Podcast, Graham discusses best practices for shipping across the border with Dave Earle, President & CEO of BC Trucking Association.
They also chat about:
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How border officials have been handling drivers moving to and from Canada
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The current status of durable goods being ordered and shipped
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Types of behavior to expect from drivers and shippers in light of the pandemic
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How the Canadian Trucking Alliance is working to establish protocols during unprecedented times
You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to The Graham Robins podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
There are indicators in your car you check all the time — fuel, speed, rpms.
These measurements are always on the dashboard because they’re always good to know.
But does that mean the dreaded check engine light is any less important?
Of course not! You just don’t need to spend your time thinking about some key metrics until they really matter.
The same is true when designing your organization’s dashboard: Only some KPIs need to be constantly displayed.
That’s why today’s guest, Bernie Smith, author of “KPI Checklists,” says you shouldn’t overload your dashboard with information you don’t need.
That’s just one of the great tips Bernie shared as we went over how to choose the best KPIs.
We also talked about:
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What makes a performance indicator “key”
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How choosing the right KPI is linked to the outcome you want
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The best and worst ways to present important information
You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to The Graham Robins podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
A lot of people think successful business leaders get where they are by taking advantage of others. But in my experience, people become successful by being happy with who they are.
Authenticity is the key to success.
But what makes someone authentic? Is it something you can cultivate, or something you are born with?
My guest today Joey Gibbons, President and CEO of Gibbons Whistler, has been a friend of mine for almost a decade and he’s one of the most authentic people I know.
He came on today’s episode to go over why authenticity is the key to success.
We also went over some other secrets for success, including:
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Why successful people never stop learning (no matter how they learn)
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Why you should take joy in not knowing something
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Why positivity matters on the road to success
You can find this interview, and many more, by subscribing to The Graham Robins podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
In an Inc magazine poll, 23% of women said they liked being referred to as a woman founder, and 21% said they disliked it. What promotes diversity better — overall diversity or women in diversity?
On this episode, I got to talk with Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, host of Let’s Talk Supply Chain and Top 100 Influential Woman in Canadian Supply Chain:
What we talked about:
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Sarah’s podcast success
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The hazards of creating categories in diversity
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Maternity & paternity leave
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Leading by example in supporting communities
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Of course, all things supply chain
Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast:
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Get Rich, Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield Thomas
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School of Greatness Podcast
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Business Unusual Podcast
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Supply Chain Now Radio
Listening is the go-to format for digestible, actionable wisdom nowadays, isn’t it?
For those of us who are lifelong learners, amazing conversations with incredible people are an invaluable way to share knowledge.
Graham Robins, founder of Border Buddy, finally got fed up with wishing he’d recorded that amazing conversation he just had. So he decided to launch a podcast.
In each episode, you can expect to hear mistakes--because we aren’t know-it-alls, we’re learn-it-alls--stories, and actionable tips about business and success.