Episodes

Wednesday May 28, 2025
Built on Principle: Cleaning Up Waste Management with Transparency and Trust
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
In this episode of Amplify Your Business, we sit down with Ryan Brown, former Sales Manager and Partner at Integrity Waste Solutions, to explore how one company is raising the bar in an industry often overlooked. With a commitment to upfront pricing and ethical service, Integrity Waste Solutions proves that doing the right thing isn’t just good for customers—it’s good for business. Ryan also reflects on stepping away from the company and shares what values will guide his next venture.

Wednesday May 21, 2025
Breaking the Legacy Code: How Liquid Software Helps Businesses Scale Smarter
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
In this episode of Amplify Your Business, we talk with Ryan Malloy, Managing Director at Liquid Software Corporation, about how entrepreneurs can modernize their operations without abandoning the systems they rely on. Ryan explains how Liquid’s EDGE-QL platform brings flexibility and functionality to legacy software, helping businesses reduce errors, boost productivity, and uncover hidden revenue. It’s a must-listen for anyone juggling multiple ventures or looking to scale without a total tech overhaul.

Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
In this episode of Amplify Your Business, Julieta Miranda, CEO of Kid-Drop, shares her extraordinary journey from refugee to fearless founder. Faced with personal and professional setbacks, Julieta built Kid-Drop to solve a problem most busy parents know all too well—safely getting kids where they need to go. With in-vehicle cameras, uniformed drivers, and a focus on transparency, Kid-Drop is more than a ride—it's a lifeline for families juggling modern life. Tune in for a story of resilience, reinvention, and redefining what it means to serve your community.

Wednesday May 07, 2025
Global Talent, Local Growth: How Icon-IQ is Redefining Tech Hiring in Alberta
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
In this episode of Amplify Your Business, we sit down with Jason Byrne, founder and CEO of Icon-IQ, to explore how Alberta companies are solving one of their toughest challenges: finding senior tech talent. Jason shares how Icon-IQ connects local businesses with vetted developers, engineers, and product managers from Latin America—bringing global expertise to Canada's doorstep. From pandemic pivots to a purpose-driven rebrand, this conversation is packed with insights for any business leader rethinking their hiring strategy.

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
EstateSpace: Slowing Down to Speed Up
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
In this episode of Amplify Your Business, we’re joined by Jonathan Fishbeck, the founder and CEO of EstateSpace. At a high level, EstateSpace is solving the problem of difficult estate management by simplifying it. In particular, EstateSpace deals with the non-financial asset management side of estate management, both from an operational perspective, as well as a portfolio perspective, by helping their clients to improve their economic outcomes.To learn more, visit https://estatespace.com/.

Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Creating a Brighter Future With VR and Mental Healthcare
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
In this episode of Amplify Your Business, two women are working to make every day brighter for all people. We’re joined by Danielle Bragge and Leanne Brownoff, co-founders of VR Pathways. The idea behind VR Pathways is leveraging Virtual Reality to change the brain and give people the relief they need to take them out of stressful situations and get them back to a place of fully functioning cognitive behaviour and cognitive thinking.
VR Pathways offers personal, on-demand mental health support for cognitive behavioural therapy and phobia therapy through two distinct apps within the world of virtual reality. Their mission is to help reduce negative thoughts and feelings through creating new, positive pathways within the brain that deliver long-term results.
To learn more, visit https://www.vrpathways.com/.

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Full On Strategy: The Art of Scaling with Purpose
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
In this episode of Amplify Your Business, Lance sits down with Seth Temko—tech entrepreneur, seasoned strategist, and founder of Full On Strategy. With decades of experience navigating the highs and lows of the startup world, Seth brings a perspective forged in the fires of the dot-com era and sharpened by today’s digital demands.
Seth doesn’t sugarcoat it: launching a business is both exhilarating and exhausting. But in his words, it’s also one of the most liberating decisions you can make. He shares the hard-won wisdom that comes from building under pressure—offering three transformative tips every entrepreneur should hear. His advice? Be patient, stay in your lane of passion, and don’t be afraid to delegate the energy-draining stuff.
We also dive into the unique go-to-market playbook that powers Full On Strategy, where community and collaboration take center stage. Seth explains how he's building not just a client base, but a movement—connecting tech leaders, restaurateurs, and startup founders in a shared mission to scale smarter.
🎧 Tune in to hear why building a business might just be the best kind of hard—and how you can do it with intention, resilience, and strategy.
👉 Learn more about Full On Strategy at fullonstrategy.com

Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Navigating Operational Challenges in Small Businesses
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
In this episode of Amplify Your Business, host Lance Johnson speaks with Joshua Monge, a fractional COO and expert in business strategy and operations. They discuss the challenges faced by service-based businesses, the importance of delegation, common operational mistakes, and the value of process mapping. Joshua shares actionable insights on how entrepreneurs can build resilient businesses and avoid the pitfalls of growth, emphasizing the need for clear processes and effective delegation to enhance operational efficiency. In this conversation, Joshua Monge discusses the complexities of business processes and the importance of documentation in optimizing operations. He emphasizes the need for businesses to map out their processes, understand the costs involved, and create a culture that embraces adherence to these processes. Monge also highlights the challenges that arise as businesses grow, particularly the unmanaged complexities that can lead to operational inefficiencies. He advocates for the use of AI to automate repetitive tasks, allowing CEOs to focus on strategic growth rather than getting bogged down in day-to-day operations.

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