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Business by the Book

Coastal Church
Business by the Book provides an opportunity for those in the business world to be inspired and empowered by amazing leaders from the community and beyond. These special guests come in not only to share their life experiences but most importantly about their faith in God and its positive impact in their business and personal life. It is a great opportunity to connect with other men and women from all walks of life, and it's also a great place to get equipped by some of the best leaders in the workplace.
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Episodes

John Fluevog

John Fluevog has come a long way since his humble beginnings in 1970 as a partner in the Vancouver shoe store, Fox and Fluevog.

Nov 04, 201532 min

Peter Irvine

As Managing Director of the second largest ad firm in Sydney, he was the Aussie version of Mad Men. Then he seized on an opportunity that would change his life and those around him.

Oct 07, 201532 min

John Neate

Founder of JJ Bean Coffee Roasters John Neate Jr.’s family is no stranger to the coffee business. It is his innovation, knowledge and passion for coffee that has made John Neate Jr. so successful in the industry and the first to be inducted under the Restaurant Hall of Fame’s coffee and beverage category.

Sep 02, 201522 min

Dr. Peter Chung

Come hear the life of Vancouver entrepreneur Dr. Peter Chung, from rise and fall, to rise again - a compelling true story of smarts, perseverance, and faith.

Aug 05, 201528 min

Daryl Ee

Vancouver Native Daryl Ee is a entrepreneur in the logistics and transportation sectors. In the marketplace he holds the position of President of Rolls Right Industries and 18 Wheels Logistics. In his talk, Daryl shares personal experiences from his business and personal life, and reflects on what it means to have faith as an entrepreneur.

Jun 03, 201531 min

Peter Lee

Peter Lee and his family have been in business in Vancouver for a hundred years. His grandfather ran a successful import and real estate business and also imported fancy foods, which is the business Peter is still in. Interestingly enough, Peter’s first coffee venture was a part of his masters thesis at Regent College on UBC campus. Eighteen years later he is still in the coffee business, but on the wholesale roasting side. Currently he is the Director of Canadian Sales for Caffe Umbria, an Arti...

May 06, 201522 min

Dave & Sara Robertson

For now 20 years David Robertson has successfully pursued a career in the culinary industry, building a strong reputation as a passionate engaging chef an excellent and inspiring tutor. In 2009, together with his wife Sara, David realized his dream of opening a recreational, state-of-the-art cooking school in form of The Dirty Apron Cooking School. As owner and head chef, David’s infectious enthusiasm for the products he uses and his patient nature have proven to be the perfect blend of ingredie...

Apr 01, 201530 min

Ross Colello

Ross Colello is Chairman and CEO and one of the two founding partners of Spa Utopia, a leading day spa in Canada. Ross’s heart is to release the presence and power of God into the market place and into his city and region to bring about revival accompanied by reformation through the seven mountains. His vision is to see the Body of Christ activated, trained and equipped to build a highway and open gateways for the Lord of Hosts to see His Kingdom established in the spheres he has been given by t...

Mar 04, 201526 min

Steve & Kristine Rae

Stepping out and doing it boldly as professionals, entrepreneurs and a couple in faith – we’re going to experience the life of a couple whose work takes them into the pressures of life around the globe. Whether for Stephen as CEO of his pacific-rim private equity firm or Kristine’s psychotherapy work with human rights internationally, they have learned the power of team with each other and with God. You won’t want to miss this grande finale to the series!

Nov 05, 201431 min

Dan & Brooke Ko

A light-hearted and humorous discussion with a former schoolyard bully turned Vice President of Finance, and one of PwC’s most knowledgeable tax specialists who came to Christ through the Alpha program. With unique stories of faith and salient miracles, this Vancouver power couple will leave you encouraged and convinced that your past can’t hinder your future.

Oct 01, 201430 min

Howard & Michaela Olsen

The real story behind these two successful entrepreneurs is not all glamour, but the hard-hitting reality of life and death. We invite you to witness their incredible ordeal through endless battles of personal survival, defeating insurmountable odds, and the struggle to remain in faith through it all. This is a tale of resplendent triumph that you will not soon forget.

Sep 03, 201430 min

Roy Chong

Roy Chong is the Creative Director of Noodle Wave Media, a boutique marketing agency focussed on creating engaging web content that helps small to medium sized business owners build brand equity.

Aug 06, 201429 min

Jim Krueger

After graduating from Marquette University with a degree in Journalism, Jim Krueger won two Addy Awards during his first year as a copywriter. A year later he became a creative director at Marvel Comics and has since become president and publisher of his own comic book entertainment company, 26 Soldiers. Jim was also named as one of the top ten writers in comics and an innovator in the field by Wizard Magazine.

Oct 02, 201319 min

Trevor St. Germain

Trevor is a God fearing man, husband, and father to two beautiful boys with strong family values. Trevor aspires to fulfill his vision for his life through business and community development. Trevor will share his journey, before and with a relationship with God, struggles and breakthroughs in business, speaking directly about his experience with financial challenges and blessings, and ultimately by the end of his talk you will believe that if he can do it, so can you.

Sep 04, 201337 min

Richard Scott

Richard Scott is the president of Clarity Business Strategies Inc (Clarity), a coaching, training and consulting practice that is a several time winner of international awards. As a leading FocalPoint Certified Business Coach, international trainer, presenter and speaker, Rich works with owners and leaders in technical heavy fields around the systems and changes required for growing their organizations. His talk is entitled: "Peace, Passion & Profits: Great Business from the Midst of Persona...

Aug 07, 201337 min

Ken McAllister

As a strong believer in God, Ken experienced an incident at his work place that almost destroyed his business and threatened the commitments he had made to hundreds of orphaned children. Listen to how God used this incident to build his faith, and understand the power of prayer.

Jul 03, 201337 min

Peter Eppinga

Dr. Peter Eppinga has completed a degree in Kinesiology, which was tailored to sport psychology. After completing medical school he decided to learn more about research and epidemiology by earning his Master’s Degree in Health Science. Over the years, he has learned about the brain at a researcher level and hopes to share this knowledge with you in his talk and in his newly released book, Your Brain Three Pounds of Fat Equals Your Life and Your Destiny.

Jun 05, 201331 min

Josh Lepin

Joshua Lepin is a Technology professional who has consulted and led a number of IT Application Development teams in the software industry for over 13 years. He is currently a Director of IT Global Account Management at SAP (one of the largest software companies in the world) where he serves as the first point of contact for SAP internal IT program and project requests globally.

May 01, 201327 min

Shaila Visser

Shaila Visser has been living and working in Vancouver for the last 15 years. Most of those years Shaila helped women investigate their own spiritual lives through her work with Women in Leadership and then Alpha in the Workplace. Currently Shaila is the National Director of Alpha Canada.

Apr 03, 201328 min

Braden Douglas

Speaker Braden Douglas, a seasoned marketer with over 10 years of experience, who has fused strategic planning and unique creative designs to form the backbone of Relevention Marketing Inc. – one of the fastest growing results-based marketing agencies in British Columbia.

Feb 06, 201331 min

Peter Legge

Peter Legge is an inspiration to anyone who meets him! He lives his life dream as an internationally acclaimed professional speaker, a bestselling author and as Chairman & CEO of the largest independently owned magazine publishing company in Western Canada – Canada Wide Media Limited. He is a community leader, tirelessly devoting his time to many worthwhile organizations and a past Chair of the Vancouver Board of Trade.

Dec 05, 201230 min

Wes Wong

Wes graduated from Templeton Secondary and studied finance and accounting at Simon Fraser University. After graduation, Wes worked for his brother-in-law in a real estate development company, where he took a keen interest in the construction aspects of the business. This led to the formation of Genesis Project Management, which Wes has operated for the past 20 years. The company has overseen construction of over 20 homes in Vancouver and 30 homes in Richmond, and is currently building a home in ...

Nov 07, 201229 min

Dan Loney

Daniel C. Loney President of Loney Financial Corporation has been featured in Advisors Magazine, various newspapers and other media including radio and internet. He serves as an advisor to legal and accounting firms in the area of personal financial expertise.

Oct 03, 201229 min

Julene Genevieve Wisdom

Julene is the founder of Wisdom Life Enterprises Inc. ; a company with a mission to “bring health and spirituality to fashion”. Several divisions exist, of which Thermography is the current focus. Genevieve Wisdom is a Certified Thermographic Technician through the International Association of Certified Thermographers.

Sep 05, 201223 min

Justin Lim

After obtaining his law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School of York University in Toronto, Ontario, J.B. Lim received his call to the British Columbia Bar in 2002, becoming possibly the youngest lawyer to ever practice law in B.C. Since that time, J.B. has developed a practice which includes company law, business law, real estate law, intellectual property, wills and estate planning, and employment law. J.B. is currently a managing lawyer at Lim & Company Barristers & Solicitors in Richm...

Aug 01, 201226 min

Senator Yonah Martin

Yonah Martin (born April 11, 1965) is a Conservative Senator from British Columbia. She was appointed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on January 2009, and is the first Canadian of Korean descent to serve in the Senate of Canada and the first Korean-Canadian Parliamentarian in Canadian history. Yonah Martin graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1987, earned a Master of Education in 1996; and enjoyed a 21-year career as an educator until her Senate appointment in 2009

Jul 04, 201226 min

Ken Beasley

Formerly the director of operations for Earls Restaurant, Ken Beasley is currently a managing partner of Key Food Equipment Services, the largest commercial kitchen service company in Western Canada. With 7 branches and 130 employees, Key Food Equipment Services is a household name in the restaurant industry in British Columbia.

Jun 06, 201227 min

Peter Espig

Peter Espig founded Advance Capital Ventures Japan in 2006 and continues to work with Asian miners and investors on international mining opportunities. Beyond coal, Peter Espig has more than years of experience raising capital, sourcing, analyzing investments, and creating corporate restructuring and exit strategies for midsized companies.

May 02, 201229 min

Felicia Lee

Felicia is a Business Coach and founder of Candeo Business Coaching (www.candeo.ca ). She supports business owners to achieve predictable business growth, and works with clients who are profitable but plateaued to create scalable business models to move beyond trading time for money.

Apr 04, 201226 min

David Ash

David Ash is never short of new ideas. He is, in the purest sense, a Serial Entrepreneur. In recent years his primary focus has been Commercial Real Estate investment. He owns and operates Sportsplex, an ice hockey arena in Langley B.C, the community where he and his family live. David is equally described as a “Social Entrepreneur”. Over the past 10 years he has founded and funded two transitional housing programs in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side, The Vivian and The Dodson Neighborhood House F...

Mar 07, 201227 min
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