Winning Momentum is for business leaders, entrepreneurs, owner managers, related professionals and students of business. It is about improved business performance, leadership and crisis management. Turning negative momentum into positive momentum that, in turn, renews energy and passion, attracts resources, both human and financial, and relieves the destructive personal and family pressures that come with a struggling business. Winning Momentum content consists of three parts: 1. Leadership Skills: Because troubled businesses need leadership to change. 2. Mindset Development: Because troubled businesses are always limited by the personal habits and mental filters of its leaders. 3. Technical Skills: Because running out of money during a turnaround is not an option.
In this Episode we discuss a compounding frame on success in all things in life and business. Compounding for: · Wealth creation · Business success · Career success · Business value · Health · and, everything else Also, we try a shared screen for the first time! Let us know how it worked for you.
In this Episode I have a wide-ranging discussion with Larry O'Brien, leader of DGOV3, founder and past CEO of Calian Group (CGY:TSX), former Mayor of Ottawa, best-selling author, a celebrated citizen and entrepreneur and Blockchain Advocate. Larry discusses business start ups, managing a public company, how his 4 values have guided his success in business and life, politics and his new passion, using new blockchain technologies to improve democracy. • I started a company and made every single mi...
In this Episode we are joined by Olga Jilani, co Founder, former CFO, Advisor and Director of Switch Health. Olga discusses her successful journey from one of Canada’s top female turnaround professionals to successful entrepreneur. - the similarities between troubled business and high growth, entrepreneurial businesses - the trick to managing difficult situations is to show up every day - execution wins over ideas and strategy - speed trumps perfection - the illusion of life / balance...
Embrace failure. Embrace values. Limitations are the game.
Last week Aurora Cannabis announced their annual earnings. They lost $1.7 billion.
This has been one of my favorite discussions. John Robertson, of FortLog Services, is a workforce wellness expert and culture alignment specialist with over 30 years of experience helping organizations and individuals navigate crises. John has worked with: o Municipalities o First Responders (Police and Fire Departments, EMS) o Indigenous/First Nations Communities o Small-Medium Business Leadership o Non-Profits John is the author of the best-selling book, Run Toward the Roar, where he asks the ...
The Queen was working 2 days before her death at 96. The right purpose overcomes a lot
Queen Elizabeth worked, serving her people and her purpose, up to two days before her death at 96. She spent 70 years as leader of the Commonwealth. In this episode we explore some important leadership lessons we can learn from the Queen, including the power of purpose and service to others. Also, my long forgotten Fergie story.
Success requires YES. NOs are important, but without YES nothing happens. Be open and positive
To separate from the noise, be intentional about how you take your reputation and digitize it.
You need time to pause, reflect, be creative and let the universe provide. Manufacture some space
In this Episode we discuss personal branding with Jeremy Weber, speaker, strategist, founding member and director of Brand Implementation at Brand Builders Group. In Jeremy’s over seventeen year career, he has founded, sold and helped to grow multiple companies. His work as a personal brand strategist has supported New York Times best-selling authors, TED speakers, celebrities, influencers, and a shark tank investor. Our wide ranging and impactful conversation includes: 1. Using ‘space’ to refle...
Great to meet you. What do you do? Oh oh… do you have your elevator pitch ready? Are you going to fumble? Freeze? Immediately lose the interest of the prospect? You have about 4 seconds to avoid that fate. If you are responsible for pitches, you should have three pitches ready to go off the top of your head: · the no more than 30 second elevator pitch · the no more than 3 minute pitch that adds a story to the elevator pitch · the no more than 5 minute pitch that further adds some context on you ...
Rarely does it pay to spend your time convincing people to buy. Sales is helping people that want to buy, buy. Helping them overcome their objections and fears. In this Episode we discuss some ways to do that, drawing inspiration from the Wolf of Wall Street.
Another great discussion, this time with Rob Fraser, former pro cyclist, founder and President of @outwaysocks - founder life - the problem with partnerships - branding - rebranding - equity investment - valuation - transitioning from small business to mid size business
Canada’s largest telecom provider, Rogers, failed last week knocking out cell service, internet, cable, point of purchase debit machines, on-line banking, 911 emergency services. Why does Canada have this vulnerability? Elon Musk cancels Twitter acquisition and Twitter threatens litigation. It’s all upside for Elon and all down side risk for Twitter. Includes an explanation of Break Up Fees, Representations and Warranties, Due Diligence, M&A Process
We're back! After a few weeks off with Covid. What's going on the world? Bitcoin below $20k. Does it have any value at all? Or is it a ponzi scheme? Inflation - how to fix it My JT Foxx experience - so far Check out my website - TheScottSinclair.com
My appearance with David Cohen on the Gowling WLG's webinar for Lenders with troubled loans. The content is also very helpful for borrowers. - Reservations of Rights Letter - Events of default Letter - Demand Letters - Waivers - Forbearances Agreement (Milestones / Adjustment of Covenants / Additional Reporting / Additional Costs) - inaccurate or late reporting - what is a turnaround and turnaround plan
Raw (phone) footage from my Vegas Speech last week at the White Label CBD conference. The topic was 3 Action Items to Immediately Improve Your Business. The slides will be on my website, in the blog section - thescottsinclair.com
hope our Canadian friends had a great long weekend. In this episode, responding to audience questions on handling or exiting bad partners. You need a Shareholders' Agreement and I tell you why. We take a quick look a the state of the Canadian Cannabis Industry. The Russian ruble and its comparable to penny stocks. TheScottSinclair.com
Sam Silverstein is founder of The Accountability Institute, keynote speaker, a member of the CPAE Speakers Hall of Fame, author, and consultant. For 30 years Sam has worked with leaders and organizations internationally to build a workplace culture that inspires accountability. - what does accountability mean? - the role of values in an accountable business and life - how to handle bad behavior in the workplace - The Accountability Institute - Sam's 3 tips for creating winning momentum https://t...
Preparing for a speech I give in about 3 weeks. 1. Embrace the need to change. You have to fight through your confirmation bias and try new systems. 2. Improve your Contribution Margin 3. Change Momentum now. Start with small daily wins. Lead with positivity. Focus on systems over goals. https://thescottsinclair.com/ https://www.sinclairrange.com/ Follow on Twitter @MScott_Sinclair Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sinclair-7b09681b/...
Anna is an award-winning biomedical device business development leader with 10+ years of leading product launches, building strong sales & consulting partnerships, and educating aspiring students on the medical device industry. -12+ years of relevant postgraduate education in medicine (MD), science (MS Biomed Tech), & business (MBA) -Built successful, profitable, leading surgical boutique medical device sales/mgt. consulting business from the ground up -Struck deals, partnerships, and co...
In this Episode we discuss the Elon Musk purchase of Twitter and review some key merger and acquisition (M&A) terms and concepts. - acquiring from the float - making an offer to the Board - hostile takeovers and tender offers - shareholder rights plans / poison pills Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - what they are and how to identify them More audience questions - framing personal baggage TheScottSinclair.com https://thescottsinclair.com/ https://www.sinclairrange.com/ Follow on Twitter @M...
In this Episode we discuss Personal Brands with the amazing Laura Stewart. - what is a personal brand is why is it critical to the success of all entrepreneurs and sales professionals - the difference between a corporate brand and personal brand and the need for both - the importance of making content to gain attention and define your brand - and tips for doing so - Laura's three strategies to change momentum Laura is a podcast host and Co-Founder of FTGU (From the Ground Up) Media, a full-servi...
Aaron Hammer is an award-winning, nationally recognized corporate restructuring attorney who chairs the Bankruptcy, Reorganization & Creditors' Rights Practice Group at HMB Legal Counsel ("HMB"). He is also a successful entrepreneur and investor, recognized civic leader, and frequent author and speaker on cutting-edge legal and business issues. In this Episode we discuss: - Aaron's journey from professional to entrepreneur - the turnaround of Miami's Red Steakhouse https://www.redsobe.com/ -...
Answering some of your questions: - Negotiating a raise - alignment of core values of employer and employee - how to price a business for sale - the M&A process - business valuation - fair market value vs. market value https://thescottsinclair.com/ https://www.sinclairrange.com/ Follow on Twitter @MScott_Sinclair Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sinclair-7b09681b/ Listen on Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2e65e920-5273-49ef-b1bf-94bc5ca73bbd/the-winning-momentum-...
- Lenders are now looking harder at troubled loans as we exit the pandemic - How to approach your lender and stakeholders when in financial trouble - What is a forbearance agreement - How to negotiate David Cohen is the national leader of Gowling WLG's Financial Institutions & Services Group in Canada, and a senior practitioner in the firm's Toronto office. He practises in the areas of corporate and commercial financing and restructuring and insolvency law, in both a domestic and cross-borde...
What would you do if, just when you were about to land a large, commission paying account, you were defamed by your boss, threatened and terminated? 1. Remove Emotion. Crisis management requires objective priorities and action. You will not succeed when distracted by fear, hate or questions like “why is she doing this to me?” 2. Forget Root Causes. Understanding root causes may be useful for systemic, long-term issues, but not in a crisis. If you can’t get to work today because a car accident is...
Responding to a question about ways to combat absenteeism. Focus on purpose, values, accountability, teamwork and rewards. What is Enterprise Value? Why is it important? Do you measure and manage the value of your business? Learn more at https://www.sinclairrange.com Follow on Twitter @MScott_Sinclair Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sinclair-7b09681b/ Listen on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-winning-momentum-podcast-with-scott-sinclair/id1458646358?uo=4 Lis...
