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I’m always fascinated by brands that have a great story to tell. Understanding where it all started and how a company became a brand and got to where they are today. Not only does it shape how the brand is perceived by the market, but it also plays a role in determining the culture that drives their growth and success.

Most success stories wouldn't see the light of day without perseverance and dedication. Creating a winning brand isn't easy, that's what makes it an interesting story to tell.

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MM6 - William Biney: Owner & Full-Time Barber at Quality Cuts

Will started barbering when he could no longer find someone that could gave him a cut that had the style and detail that he wanted. From his humble beginnings in his backyard to now owning 2 shops, he never stopped thinking about how he could improve his craft.

Becoming successful wasn't instant though. He had to work hard on gaining the trust of his clients as a young barber. He would often get shut down by people that insisted that he would never cut their hair. Regardless, Will push ahead and eventually gained their respect and business. The struggles become even more real when his first shop was fire bombed. But once again, he didn't let it get to him and quickly started a new shop without ever looking back.

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MM5 - Jarred Heaven's Messenger

Jarred knew he was "different" from a young age. He could feel and sense things that his friends and family couldn't. At the time, he didn't really think much of it and rarely mentioned it to the people around him. However, as he got older, he felt a weight on his shoulders that he could no longer ignore.

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MM4 - Matthew Balogh: Foundation Expert at Solage Solide

Matt's story is that of an Intrapreneur turned Entrepeneur. He started in the foundation repair industry 12 years ago working for his now competitor. At the time, foundation repair was considered an old business and it needed some serious revamping. He took on the challenge and was able to establish himself as a leader in the Greater Montreal Area.

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MM3 - Neil Turner Director of Marketing at FortNine

Neil's passion for marketing began during his university years at John Molson School of Business. He was studying to become an accountant, but he quickly realized that the numbers weren't adding up in his favor. He decided to do some affiliate marketing as a side hustle. Without any experience or knowledge of the industry, he had to learn everything through trial and error. It didn't take long for Neil to drop out of university and start a highly successful career in digital marketing.

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MM1 - Patrick Lehman The Road To The Junos

Patrick Lehman is a soul singer, producer and songwriter from Montreal. He released his last album “Butchy’s Son” in August 2016 across Canada with Pheromone/Universal. The album received critical acclaim and was nominated for a Juno award in 2016 for ‘Best Soul/R&B Recording of the Year’, category alongside the Weeknd and Alesia Cara.

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