In this episode of 'Masters of the Market', Eric flies solo and sits down with Stephen Osborne, a lawyer who owns his own practice.

Stephen shares his unique career journey, starting from his early interest in sports management and his experiences in minor league baseball, to transitioning into law, and eventually founding his own law firm.

He discusses the challenges he faced as an entrepreneur, including the initial struggles of opening a practice and the learning curve involved in managing different aspects of running a business. The conversation also covers the importance of networking, focusing on specific areas of law for better effectiveness, and the role of technology in modern legal practices.

Stephen provides insights into the significance of personal connection in business, the impact of client relationships on success, and offers advice for new entrepreneurs. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of having a good lawyer for real estate transactions and corporate matters, emphasizing his approach to providing personalized legal services.

​​Listen in as we talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 0:25 Stephen’s Unique Journey to Law

• 3:10 The Entrepreneurial Leap: Starting a Law Practice

• 5:05 The Challenges and Rewards of Running Your Own Law Firm

• 5:19 Transitioning Practice Areas: A Strategic Move

• 11:27 Mastering the Art of Specialization in Law

• 17:25 Building Professional Networks and Referrals

• 19:25 The Power of Networking and Personal Connections

• 20:22 Embracing Technology While Maintaining Human Interaction

• 24:08 Legal Tales: From Class Actions to Personal Anecdotes

• 29:29 The Importance of Legal Expertise in Real Estate Transactions

• 33:38 Valuable Business Lessons and Personal Growth

Connect with Johnson Andrews

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• https://www.vinegroup.ca/

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Connect with Stephen

• https://www.osbornelaw.ca/en/

In this episode of 'Masters of the Market', we sit down with Andrew Jackson, one of the owners of ServiceMaster, a restoration company. 

Andrew talks about his journey into the industry and the challenges of running multiple franchises. He shares the importance of building and leveraging strategic partnerships for business growth and highlights the company's commitment to exceptional customer service, training, and value for their clients.

The discussion also delves into aspects of starting a business, handling customer stress, managing their expanding team, and their future goals for expansion. Andrew also demonstrates how ServiceMaster's affiliation with the well-known ServiceMaster brand has been beneficial for their operations.

​​Listen in as we talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 1:22 Andrew's Personal Journey and Business Growth

• 3:49 The Importance of Employee Retention and Growth

• 4:34 Impact on Employees' Lives and Personal Fulfillment

• 05:54 Handling Emergency Situations

• 10:42 The Emotional Aspect of Restoration Work

• 14:21 Maintaining High Standards and White Glove Service

• 14:55 The Benefits and Challenges of Business Partnerships

• 16:42 Outsourcing and Delegating Tasks

• 19:51 The Importance of Building Relationships

• 21:28 Overcoming Rejection in Business

• 24:48 Building Long-Term Business Relationships

• 28:00 Challenges and Future Plans in Business Expansion

Connect with Johnson Andrews

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsonandrewss/?hl=en

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnson-andrews/?originalSubdomain=ca

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsonandrewss/

• https://www.vinegroup.ca/

Connect with Eric Cleary

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investmentrealtors/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangelistrentals/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/

Connect with Andrew Jackson

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-jackson-2797b658/

• https://svmrestore-niagara.ca/

In this episode of 'Masters of the Market', we sit down with Eric Johnston, a comedian and #1 Best Selling author.

Eric shares his journey into stand-up comedy, the challenges he faced, and his approach to overcoming obstacles. He talks about his book, 'Run with the Bull', a powerful (true) story that looks into three generations of sports and entertainment personalities, including his father and grandfather, both acclaimed Canadian wrestlers. Eric speaks candidly about dealing with hard times, mental health, addiction, and his father's struggle with alcoholism. 

His silver lining in his story is his journey to becoming a successful comedian, the launching of his clothing line, Whip, and the steps he took to sustain his brand and career.

​​Listen in as we talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 1:27 Eric's Journey in Comedy and Writing

• 1:48 The Story Behind his New Book

• 11:31 Impact of Fame and Social Media on Careers

• 12:11 Importance of Persistence and Authenticity

• 21:28 Healing Power of Writing and Sharing Stories

• 23:51 Power of Comedy and Storytelling

• 25:51 Persistence and Always Taking Risks

• 33:14 Role of Branding and Storytelling in Business

Connect with Johnson Andrews

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsonandrewss/?hl=en

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnson-andrews/?originalSubdomain=ca

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsonandrewss/

• https://www.vinegroup.ca/

Connect with Eric Cleary

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investmentrealtors/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangelistrentals/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/

Connect with Eric Johnston 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericjohnstonwho/

• Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Run-Bull-Generations-Sports-Entertainment/dp

In this episode of 'Masters of the Market', we sit down with professional boxer and business owner, Lucas ‘Prince’ Bahdi. We discuss the fundamentals such as discipline, dedication, and hard work required to achieve and sustain success. 

Lucas shares powerful insights on the challenges he's faced, both in the boxing ring and in running his business in Niagara Falls, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance, learning from experience, and taking extreme ownership. 

He also talks about his approach to balancing his boxing career with his family life and business, and how the lessons learned in boxing have shaped his personal and professional life.

​​Listen in as we talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 0:51 Lucas's Journey into Boxing

• 1:44 The Early Years and Choosing Boxing

• 2:36 The Drive to Be the Best

• 4:20 Overcoming Injuries and Adversity

• 4:46 The Fight with Broken Hands

• 8:32 Lessons from the Ring

• 15:38 Parenting and Life Lessons

• 16:09 Transitioning from Boxing to Business

• 21:07 Preparing for the Big Fight

• 25:58 The Importance of Discipline
  
  

Connect with Johnson Andrews

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsonandrewss/?hl=en

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnson-andrews/?originalSubdomain=ca

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsonandrewss/

• https://www.vinegroup.ca/

Connect with Eric Cleary

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investmentrealtors/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangelistrentals/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/

Connect with  Lucas ‘Prince’ Bahdi

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/princebahdi

In this episode of 'Masters of the Market', we sit down with local fitness expert Ashley Mathewson. Ashley takes us through her fitness journey, highlighting her establishment 'Fit Collective’ and the challenges she faced in the early days, from dealing with a shitty investor to pivoting multiple times. 

She emphasizes her passion for making members feel welcome, proud, and interested in health and fitness. She also discusses the plans for her upcoming project: a multi-purpose gym/resort/retreat/event space named 'The Yard Social Club', set to become a hub for local Niagara community activities. In the process of answering business-related questions, she reveals how they funded the project and navigated zoning rules, opting to build it on the agricultural land of her own property.

​​Listen in as we talk about:

• [0:00] Intro

• [0:34] Ashley Mathewson's Journey into Fitness

• [0:48] The Birth of Fit Collective

• [1:03] Challenges and Triumphs in Business

• [3:14] The Importance of Passion and Market Analysis

• [4:11] Understanding the Market and Confidence in Business

• [4:48] The Emotional Impact of Fitness

• [5:54] The Role of Community in Fitness

• [7:17] The Power of Positive Reinforcement

• [13:26] Building a Multi-Purpose Fitness Space

• [14:49] The Challenges and Rewards of Building a Business
  
  

Connect with Johnson Andrews

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsonandrewss/?hl=en

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnson-andrews/?originalSubdomain=ca

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsonandrewss/

• https://www.vinegroup.ca/

Connect with Eric Cleary

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investmentrealtors/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangelistrentals/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/

Connect with Ashley Mathewson

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleymathewson.co/

• The Yard: https://www.instagram.com/theyard.socialclub/

• FitCollective: https://www.instagram.com/fitcollectivestc/

• https://www.ashleymathewson.co/links

Step into the extraordinary life of Daniel Paulin, known as "Danny Zzzz," a master magician, illusionist, and escape artist who has graced stages worldwide, including America's Got Talent Extreme. But his journey wasn't born of magic; it was fueled by relentless determination and the will to conquer fear. Raised in adversity, he went from a challenging upbringing to becoming a successful business owner and radio personality as "Danimal" on 97.7 HTZ-FM.

Inspired by his fascination with magic and the subconscious mind, Daniel made a transformative career shift. As the renowned Danny Zzzz, he has left audiences spellbound on shows like Chris Angel's "Phenomena," secured a deal on Dragon's Den, and performed daring escapes on national television in Italy and Germany. With over 4,000 shows across North America, he shares a powerful message of overcoming fear and adversity, showcasing the true magic of believing in oneself.

In this episode, we delve into Daniel's extraordinary life, exploring his journey from the brink of homelessness at age 14 to becoming a world-class entertainer. Discover the inspirational story of Danny Zzzz, the man who turned dreams into reality through hard work and unwavering determination.

​​Listen in as we talk about:

• [0:00] Intro

• [0:40] Thoughts on the market today

• [2:15] How the market has changed

• [7:05] Tips for getting pre-qualified for a mortgage right now

• [12:45] The power of outsourcing

• [14:40] What it’s like being an escape artist

• [17:55] The excuses behind not doing something we want to do

• [20:20] Living by the 1% better rule

• [25:35] Danny Zzz’s early start at life on the streets

• [28:50] Knowing when to outsource 

• [34:30] Some of his craziest stunts 

• [44:20] Using hard moments to catapult you to the next level

• [47:40] Pushing past the boundaries of what you think you can do

• [49:45] The power of failure
  
  

Connect with Johnson Andrews

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsonandrewss/?hl=en

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnson-andrews/?originalSubdomain=ca

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsonandrewss/

• https://www.vinegroup.ca/

Connect with Eric Cleary

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investmentrealtors/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangelistrentals/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/

Connect with Danny Zzzz

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyzzzz1/

• https://www.giantfm.com/danny-zzzz/

• https://dannyzzzz.com/

In this podcast episode, we take a reflective look at the current market trends and share our predictions for the first two quarters of 2024. 

We discuss strategies for preparing for the upcoming year, with an anticipated surge in demand in the markets. We explore market implications related to interest rates in the U.S and Canada and the impact of a possible housing shortage in Canada. 

We also get into strategies to manage holiday spending for prospective homeowners, and how to start saving early, and have a careful plan to manage personal finances while navigating the property market.

​​Listen in as we talk about:

• [0:00] Intro

• [0:37] Looking Back on the 2023 Market and Expectations for the Future

• [2:04] The Housing Market and the Impact of Interest Rates

• [3:07] Strategies for First-Time Home Buyers

• [6:20] The Importance of Building Relationships in Real Estate

• [9:03] Preparing for Home Ownership During the Holiday Season

• [14:00] Predictions for the Housing Market in 2024
  
  

Connect with Johnson Andrews

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsonandrewss/?hl=en

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnson-andrews/?originalSubdomain=ca

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsonandrewss/

• https://www.vinegroup.ca/
  
  

Connect with Eric Cleary

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investmentrealtors/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangelistrentals/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/