Organizations, people and resources that Sam mentioned:
- Eric Sousa, A+ IT Services
- NutriChem Compounding Pharmacy & Clinic
- Versature
- FibreNoire
- Giant Tiger
- Algonquin College: Business – Management and Entrepreneurship Program
- Strengths Finder 2.0
- Young Professionals Network – Ottawa Mission
- Peter Tilley, The Ottawa Mission
- Kingdom Culture
Quotable quotes:
“You don’t have to pursue things to completion when it’s not a good fit.”
– Sam Arseneau
“Partner up with other companies that do the things you say no to.”
– Sam Arseneau
“Never mind the stuff you’re not good at. Why don’t you work on the stuff you’re really, really good at, and look at the potential you can reach, the increase in capacity you can get.”
– Sam Arseneau
“Make a list of the things you’re not good at, and don’t like doing, and outsource them.”
– Sam Arseneau
“If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.”
– Unknown, but Sam quotes it often
“Surround yourself with people who have been in the business longer than you.”
– Sam Arseneau
“If you’ve got a dream and you want to at least try, there’s support out there.”
– Pat Whalen
Here’s a short highlight video:
Topics discussed:
- Don’t be Afraid to Say No
- The Value of Partnering Up
- Surround Yourself With The Right People
- Focus on Your Strengths
A big thanks to Extension Marketing for having Sam on the podcast!! To hear more content like this, check out their podcast page.