Interview with a CEO

Mar 6, 2019

strEATS Kitchen - CEO, Joe Klassen

Joe Klassen, the founder and CEO of strEATS Kitchen, started with Joey’s Only Seafood Restaurants in 1985 and started franchising his then 9 stores in 1992. Joe is involved daily with Joey’s...

Feb 26, 2019

Maid 4 Ironing - CEO, Carlos Costa

BeTheBoss.ca: Tell us about the Maid 4 Ironing concept. Carlos Costa: Nearly 96% of North American households own laundry appliances at home and almost everyone needs to iron / press / fold...

Jan 21, 2019

GetintheLoop - CEO, Matt Crowell

BeTheBoss.ca: What’s the story behind GetintheLoop? Matt Crowell: GetintheLoop started out as a project to help connect golf courses to local golfers in Kelowna through their mobile phones...

Jan 18, 2019

Inspiration Learning Center - CEO, Angel Kuang

BeTheBoss.ca: Tell us about the Inspiration Learning Concept. Angel Kuang: Our vision at Inspiration Learning is founded upon a simple premise: every child is unique....

Dec 31, 2018

Clean-a-PEEL - CEO, Wayne Jackson

BeTheBoss.ca: Tell us about the Clean-a-PEEL concept. Wayne Jackson: Clean-a-PEEL is a product that was developed in Australia almost 20 years ago and is used widely there and throughout...

Nov 28, 2018

Juliette & Chocolat Franchise - CEO, Juliette Brum

Juliette Brun bio: Juliette Brun, creator and CEO of the Juliette & Chocolat chain of restaurants, is a passionate chocolatière and accomplished businesswoman with a serious sweet tooth....

Sep 6, 2018

Funtopia - Yasen Nikolov, CEO

BeTheBoss.ca: What’s the story behind Funtopia? Yasen Nikolov: Funtopia was created out of a desire to provide a new type of entertainment that would be an alternative to today’s...

Jul 13, 2018

MVP Modern Barbers - Brian Bonsma, CEO

BeTheBoss.ca: What’s the story behind MVP Modern Barbers? Brian Bonsma: MVP Modern Barbers opened their first location in Calgary in 2004. It was built on the simple idea that men were looking...

Jun 14, 2018

Senior Helpers - Ray Gasparet, COO

Ray Gasparet, Senior Helpers' COO Ray has held the position of COO since November of 2016. Prior to joining the team at Senior Helpers, Ray enjoyed a reputation of being a highly motivated...

Jun 2, 2018

Live Well Exercise Clinic - Sara Hodson, President

Our Founder and President (and exercise guru)Sara Hodson, BHK, ACSM CCEP With a 15-year career in chronic disease and exercise, Sara is a leader in the movement of clinically-based medical fitness...

May 16, 2018

Prohibition - Christopher Mennillo, CEO

BeTheBoss.ca: Tell us about the PROHIBITION concept. Christopher Mennillo: Prohibition is the obvious choice for all smokers in Canada. We take pride in supplying a vast selection...

Apr 26, 2018

Mr MIKES - Rick Villalpando, Senior VP Business...

Rick Villalpando - MR Mikes SteakhouseCasual Senior Vice President of Business Development for RAMMP Hospitality Brands Inc. BeTheBoss.ca: How long have you been in franchising? Rick...

Apr 3, 2018

Copper Branch - Onofrio Infantino, CEO

BeTheBoss.ca: Tell us about the Copper Branch concept. Onofrio Infantino: Copper Branch is a Canadian chain of fast-casual restaurants serving a chef-inspired 100% plant-based power food menu....

Mar 1, 2018

TheRentalGuys.ca Franchise - The Story Behind...

How TheRentalGuys.ca is Changing the Equipment Rental Landscape Longtime entrepreneur Chris Clark started a lawn care company of his own back in 2000. That company, Peaks and Valleys...

Feb 2, 2018

Vin Bon Franchise - Philip Locilento, President

Philip Locilento - President Philip Locilento is the President of Vin Bon Franchise Corporation and has been the President of Mosto California Grape Ltd. since 1994. Mr. Locilento has been engaged...

Jan 10, 2018

Just Like Family Home Care - Razvan Isacescu, CEO

I had worked in finance, business development and operations for more than fifteen years before I discovered my passion for seniors and health care. I decided I needed to change industries...

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