Interview with a CEO

May 1, 2013

Dan Lepidas - EVP of Robin's

Dan Lepidas is the Executive Vice President of Robin’s (2006) Limited. Dan is based in Toronto and has been with Robin’s parent company Chairman’s Brands for over 10 years. Robin’s is 100% Canadian...

Apr 24, 2013

Larry Santolini - VP Franchising of Eggsmart

Larry Santolini has been the Vice President of Franchising & Development for Chairmans Brands since April 2012. Larry started with Dominion Stores in 1975 in various financial roles before he moved to...

Apr 17, 2013

Debbie Bertie - Beaners Fun Cuts For Kids

BeTheBoss.ca: Tell us a little about Beaners Fun Cuts For Kids? Debbie Bertie: Beaners is a hair salon that appeals to kids of all ages. We offer a full range of services, a private label line of...

Apr 10, 2013

Jeff Hill - CEO of SilverStar Garages

BeTheBoss: Tell us a little about your concept. Jeff Hill: SilverStar Garages is Canada’s first mobile garage renovation franchise. Canadian homeowners are changing the way they see their garages....

Apr 3, 2013

Ghassan Barazi - CEO of Plan Ahead Events Canada

Ghassan Barazi, a mechanical engineer with a strong entrepreneurial drive, began his career as a business owner in 1989 when he formed CAD Venture, a company specializing in computer aided design for...

Mar 27, 2013

Sidestep Coaching Franchise - CEO, Liam Brown

Before starting Sidestep Coaching, Liam had been self-employed for 11 years. In that time he built 3 successful companies and has spent 6 years as a professional speaker. Because of client requests,...

Mar 20, 2013

Wiebe Bergsma - Director of 241 Pizza

Wiebe Bergsma is a management executive with over 39 years of restaurant experience. Wiebe started out as a dishwasher in a full service A & W in Richmond Hill, Ontario and has worked his way up to...

Mar 13, 2013

Kevin McIsaac - Reflex Supplements

Kevin Mcisaac began his entrepreneurial career in 1992 when he ran his own marketing company while still in college. He has worked for Canada’s largest courier company and has founded a number of...

Mar 6, 2013

Jon and Marvin Gurman - YEH! YOGOURT

It is true what they say about the power of TWO. Jon and Marvin Gurman have been partners in business for 35 years. It may be hard for people to physically tell them apart and that however...

Feb 27, 2013

Ghassan Barazi - CEO of Signarama Canada

Feb 20, 2013

Norbert Gelowitz - VP Operations of Tommy Guns

BeTheBoss.ca: Why is Tommy Gun’s concept offering so exciting for entrepreneurs? Norbert Gelowitz: It’s so exciting because it caters to a huge market that essentially has been ignored in...

Feb 13, 2013

Gary Decatur - President & COO of M&M Meat Shops

With over 30 years of building and advancing franchised businesses, Gary has a very strong sense of direction and purpose within the world of franchising. He builds on the basics while innovating...

Feb 6, 2013

Chad Parker - CEO of Fresh & Healthy Brands

Chad serves as the CEO of Fresh & Healthy Brands. His vision, experience and dedication help to ensure their continued growth and success. The brands are operating in twenty-four countries including...

Jan 30, 2013

David Tsai - National Franchise Manager

BeTheBoss.ca: Tell us about the Kumon concept. David Tsai: The founder, Toru Kumon, created the Kumon Program to help his son, Takeshi, build the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in...

Jan 23, 2013

Fernando Buscemi - CoFounder of In2Sports

Fernando’s studies at York University included Geography, Urban Planning, and Accounting. Like most students Fernando worked part-time to offset the cost of higher education. Working in retail was a...

Jan 9, 2013

David Lush - President & CEO of Speedy Auto

David Lush is a dynamic leader and a polished communicator. In addition to his technical and leadership skills, David spends a great deal of his time teaching and lecturing young professionals. This...

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