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Make It Your Business

Make It Your Business

By: Clarence Campeau Development Fund
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 Are you a Saskatchewan-based Métis entrepreneur looking to start or grow your business? Welcome to Make It Your Business with Victoria Gagné from the Clarence Campeau Development Fund, a recognized and successful business resource dedicated to guiding and supporting Métis entrepreneurs on their path to success. With a focus on the Métis community, we share our story and our client’s stories about starting their businesses and how we support them from start to finish. We also deliver innovative financial and professional advice to help you start and run a successful business. Join Victoria and her guests and gain an understanding of the services, programs, and support available for you.Copyright © 2021 Make It Your Business Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Celebrating 25 Years of Clarence Campeau Development Fund (Ep.10)

    Celebrating 25 Years of Clarence Campeau Development Fund (Ep.10)
    Jan 18 2023

    We are celebrating 25 years of empowering and inspiring Métis entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan at the Clarence Campeau Development Fund.

    To help commemorate this achievement, we have our CEO, Pam Larson, as a guest on the podcast speaking to us about the milestones achieved and the exciting new partnerships to come.

    In this episode, Victoria Gagné and Pam Larson will cover many of the major accomplishments of CCDF since 1997. Pam discusses how her career path converged into becoming the CEO at CCDF, the new key partnerships CCDF has established, the significant support Metis people have received over the years to start their businesses, and other memorable stories.

    Pam discusses:

    • The achievements she’s seen at CCDF in the last six years as CEO
    • Being able to successfully launch the Métis Entrepreneur Equity Program to help Metis people start up their business
    • Examples of client success stories over the years of working with the team at CCDF
    • How CCDF has built strong relationships with organizations like the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association, to better serve Métis people
    • And more.

    Resources:

    • Meet the Team at Clarence Campeau Development Fund

    Connect With Pam Larson:

    • LinkedIn: Pam Larson

    Connect with Victoria Gagné:

    • LinkedIn: Victoria Gagne
    • Clarence Campeau Development Fund
    • Inquiry Form
    • (306) 657-4870
    • info@clarencecampeau.com
    • Facebook: Clarence Campeau Development Fund

    About Guest:

    Born and raised in Prince Albert, Pam Larson is the CEO of the Clarence Campeau Development Fund (CCDF). As CEO, Pam is proud to provide leadership and innovative finance opportunities to CCDF’s clients. Since taking over as CEO in 2017, she has achieved record-breaking loan and grant issuance for CCDF and says her top priority is the success of Métis entrepreneurs and communities. She is a believer in lifelong learning and professional development, has a love for travel and experiencing new cultures, and enjoys spending time with her children, parents, and two dogs. She is passionate and brings a wealth of knowledge and energy to her work, and sincerely enjoys supporting Métis entrepreneurs in achieving business success.

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    32 mins
  • Breaking Financial Barriers for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs with Shauna Frederick and Shannon Pestun (Ep. 9)

    Breaking Financial Barriers for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs with Shauna Frederick and Shannon Pestun (Ep. 9)
    Nov 16 2022
    Today we introduce you to two entrepreneurs, Shauna Frederick and Shannon Pestun, who developed a financial literacy platform to address the unique needs of women entrepreneurs. In this episode, Victoria Gagné is joined by the co-founders of The Finance Cafe, Shauna and Shannon. They discuss the barriers that women face with both financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Shauna and Shannon also share their history with money and how it led to the formation of The Finance Cafe. Shauna and Shannon discuss: How The Finance Cafe is helping women-led businesses develop their money mindsetThe unique barriers women face with financial literacyTheir history with money and how it led to the forming of The Finance Cafe And more Resources: Meet the Team at Clarence Campeau Development Fund Connect with Shauna Frederick: LinkedIn: Shauna FrederickShauna@thefinancecafe.ca Facebook: The Finance CafeLinkedIn: The Finance CafeInstagram: The Finance CafeThe Seven Module: Financial Literacy Programinfo@thefinancecafe.ca Connect with Shannon Pestun: LinkedIn: Shannon PestunTwitter: Shannon Pestun Facebook: The Finance CafeLinkedIn: The Finance CafeInstagram: The Finance CafeThe Seven Module: Financial Literacy ProgramShannon@thefinancecafe.ca Connect with Victoria Gagné: LinkedIn: Victoria GagnéClarence Campeau Development FundInquiry Form(306) 657-4870info@clarencecampeau.comFacebook: Clarence Campeau Development Fund About Guests: Shannon Pestun Shannon is an experienced entrepreneur and courageous leader who breaks barriers to advance an inclusive and sustainable economy. Recognized for creating innovative funding models and solutions that challenge the status quo, Shannon is a trusted voice on women’s entrepreneurship for educators, government, industry and the media. She was one of the first women in the country to lead a women’s banking strategy and one of seven women appointed to serve on Canada’s women entrepreneurship expert panel. Her commitment to advancing equality has been widely recognized. Shannon is a member of the Mount Royal University board of directors and a member of the President’s advisory committee on equity, diversity and inclusion. A proud Cree Metis woman, Shannon recently created the Gifting circle for Indigenous women entrepreneurs, the first community-funded bursary that supports Indigenous women who pursue entrepreneurship. Shauna Frederick As a women entrepreneur and skilled Chartered Professional Accountant, Shauna is an on-the-go CFO who takes the frustration and anxiety out of the accounting unknowns. Working with entrepreneurs from across a variety of sectors, Shauna helps them navigate the financial and accounting challenges that come with running a business. Shauna is passionate about entrepreneurship, diversity and advancing the rights of women and girls. She spent close to 10 years with the Famous 5 Foundation and chaired the Foundation for five years. Through that experience, she had the opportunity to learn from women entrepreneurs, oversee committees across Canada, work with external partners and Government officials and co-lead the creation and delivery of a Girls’ Leadership Program. This five-week program builds leadership skills in girls.
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    43 mins
  • How to Buy and Sell a Business with Rebeca Johnstone (Ep. 8)

    How to Buy and Sell a Business with Rebeca Johnstone (Ep. 8)
    Oct 20 2022

    When people think of starting an entrepreneurship journey, they either think of starting a business, purchasing a business or expanding a business.

    In this week’s episode, Victoria Gagné is talking to Métis entrepreneur Rebeca Johnstone. Rebeca saw an opportunity to purchase a Budget Blinds business that wasn’t originally for sale. Over the past eight years, she’s successfully grown her business, expanding into new territories. And coming full circle, she sold her business even though it wasn’t originally for sale. Rebeca shares the lessons she’s learned along the way.

    Victoria and Rebeca discuss:

    • How Rebeca was able to purchase a business that wasn’t for sale
    • How she implemented the automate, eliminate and delegate philosophy into her business venture
    • How she successfully grew then sold her business
    • And more!

    Resources:

    • Meet the Team at Clarence Campeau Development Fund

    Connect with Victoria Gagne:

    • LinkedIn: Victoria Gagne
    • Clarence Campeau Development Fund
    • Inquiry Form
    • (306) 657-4870
    • info@clarencecampeau.com
    • Facebook: Clarence Campeau Development Fund

    About Guest:

    Rebeca Johnstone is a Saskatchewan based Métis entrepreneur who is raising three children while married to a farmer. Rebeca purchased her first Budget Blinds territory in 2014. Over the past eight years, she expanded to three showrooms and seven territories building a team of 22 staff members. At the time of the sale of her business in 2022, Rebeca sold her business, even though it wasn’t listed for sale. She loves the art of making a deal and has a breadth of business knowledge she’s gained over the purchase, expansion and sale of her business.


    The music is by John Arcand (artist) and Andy Dejarlais (composer)
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    35 mins
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