Brad shares with Ellis his early entrepreneurial endeavors from diving for golf balls to wood cutting on his dads acreage, all experiences that led him to grow the largest toy distribution company in Canada. Brad also shares about his first three companies that went BANKRUPT and the important lessons he learned. Brad's ultimate passion is now creating companies and products built around sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint (interesting change for a toymaker - he also shares this story!). Fantastic episode for all listeners wanting to grow in their skill as an entrepreneur and more importantly his or her character!
Outline of today's show:
0:00 Start 2:10 Money is tied to value.
7:09 The importance of being a lifelong learner.
9:13 What motivates our humanity?
14:23 Tell us about the premise of the book.
16:58 Transitioning from the toy business to a new venture.
20:44 How did you land on this opportunity?
25:13 How would this work in a garden-style apartment community?
28:13 How to turn food waste into dirt?