Jarrod Goldsmith (https://JarrodGoldsmith.ca) is a Canadian small business community builder and is the embodiment of the small business spirit. He is one of Ottawa’s best known entrepreneurs and founded Sax Appeal (Canada's Premier Saxophone Ensemble - https://saxappeal.ca), eSAX (The Entrepreneur Social Advantage Experience - https://eSAX.ca); Ottawa’s largest entrepreneur networking community for small business, eXclusive eXperience (https://www.eSAX.ca/eXclusive), the eSAX Podcast series (https://eSAX.ca/podcast) and also hosts Ask the Fedora (a YouTube video series on entrepreneur networking). https://www.youtube.com/eSAXnetworking
Dylan Black and Jarrod Goldsmith talk about the role and importance of networking in growing your brand and raising your awareness in the community. Dylan is the MC for eSAX networking events, and you can also hear him on boom 99.7 FM and see him on Rogers Daytime Ottawa. ABOUT Dylan Black: Originally from Vankleek […]
On this episode of the eSAX podcast, Jarrod Goldsmith explains how the fedora came to be, and how important branding is for you and your business. ABOUT Jarrod Goldsmith: Jarrod Goldsmith is a Canadian small business community builder and is the embodiment of the small business spirit. He is recognized as one of Ottawa’s premiere champions for fostering […]
Marc-André Clément is a serial entrepreneur who loves the idea of a startup. He has a background in education, fitness, and growing a DJ company that grew into a large production company. ABOUT Marc-André: Marc-André Clement is a passionate entrepreneur and educator who dedicates his life to the promotion of a positive, active and healthy […]
Jarrod Goldsmith is joined by Riaz Sidi on this episode of the eSAX Podcast. Riaz Sidi is the owner of Riaz Sidi Performance Marketing. ABOUT RIaz Sidi: With 10+ years as an accomplished, bold, and dynamic sales and marketing leader, Riaz has trained 500+ advertising professionals in 30 cities across Canada to sell online advertising to […]
Nicole Darechuk sits down with Jarrod and talks about leaving a corporate environment and how she got right into entrepreneurship. ABOUT Nicole Darechuk: Nicole primarily focuses on driving growth of Terradare from leading the execution of the business growth plan aligned to the company mission, vision and values. She also works with companies to help […]
Denis Brisson from BNI sits down with Jarrod Goldsmith and shares some great networking tips. BNI helps entrepreneurs to cultivate relationships that lead to getting word of mouth referrals. ABOUT Denis Brisson: BNI – Franchise Owner/Executive Director Eastern Ontario & Western Québec, International speaker and presenter. Denis Brisson has received numerous awards including the Director […]
Victoria Lennox, Co-Founder & CEO of Startup Canada joins Jarrod Goldsmith to talk about founding the organization, Canadian entrepreneurs, networking, and community. ABOUT Victoria Lennox: An entrepreneur and executive leader with a track record of designing, building, and operationalizing ecosystems, clusters, networks, and organizations, Victoria Lennox has propelled Canada onto the global stage as an […]
Stacey Pryde joins Jarrod to talk about entrepreneurship, small business, making networking part of your marketing efforts, playing to your strengths and knowing when to ask for help. Previously a branch manager of a Meridian Credit Union in Ottawa, Ontario, she is now a brand manager of a Scotiabank location. ABOUT Stacey Pryde: Stacey is a career […]
Jarrod and Norman Bowley discuss the importance of purposeful communication for entrepreneurs while networking. Norman Bowley is a communications leadership expert who recently retired from a thirty-seven year career in Law. Norman is passionate about helping professionals to communicate well. ABOUT Norman Bowley: Lawyer, teacher, communicator. At 17, full of idealism and fresh out of […]
Jarrod is joined on the phone by Michael Curran, Publisher of The Ottawa Business Journal and president of Great River Media. Michael believes that when you are at networking events with other entrepreneurs, you should focus on building relationships, try to give more than you take, and help others make connections. ABOUT Michael Curran: Michael […]
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