In this episode, we sit down with Dave Hulshof, a commercial real estate advisor and devoted father, to explore the lessons that shaped his approach to business, family, and life. Dave shares how his father saved their family home from foreclosure during hard times, a defining moment that showed him the value of resilience and determination. Those lessons now guide how he parents his own child, emphasizing strength, stability, and the importance of facing challenges head on.

Dave also opens up about therapy, co parenting, and the parenting strategies that help him stay present and balanced. From navigating multifamily real estate with CMHC financing to starting a finance podcast with his son, his story blends professional insight with personal growth.

Topics Discussed in This Episode – How Dave’s father saved their home from foreclosure – Lessons in resilience and how they shaped his parenting – Commercial multifamily strategy and CMHC financing – Co parenting, therapy, and mental health – Starting a finance podcast with his son – Fitness shows, jujitsu, and personal discipline This episode was sponsored by Matthew Stevenson Insurance. Website: https://matthew-stevenson.ca/#work

Rick Campanelli is one of Canada’s most recognizable and loved media personalities—a broadcasting icon whose career began when he won MuchMusic’s “MuchTemp” contest in 1994, earning the nickname “Rick the Temp” before becoming “The Franchise” on Much. Over 12 years, he became a fixture on Canadian entertainment television with roles on ET Canada and Deal or No Deal Canada. Since then, he’s transitioned into radio and live TV reporting with CHFI and Breakfast Television Toronto, while remaining deeply rooted in philanthropy and community. Off-screen, Rick is equally devoted to family. A proud father of three, he has openly shared how taking paternal leave early in fatherhood changed his life, cementing his belief in hands-on parenting Topics Discussed in This Episode – Rick’s journey from MuchMusic to ET Canada

– The importance of staying authentic in media

– Lessons from decades in television and radio

– How the industry has evolved and where it is heading

– Most memorable celebrity encounters and interviews

– Balancing public life with personal values This episode was sponsored by Matthew Stevenson Insurance. Website: https://matthew-stevenson.ca/#work

In this episode, we sit down with Antoine Vaillant, a bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and popular social media personality whose approach to life goes far beyond the gym. Antoine opens up about the mental side of fitness, what it means to push your limits, and how bodybuilding became both a passion and a path to personal growth.

He also shares the real challenges behind competition prep, his philosophy on suffering, and why many people get lost in the pursuit of validation. Whether you're into lifting, mindset, or simply understanding what drives people to become the best version of themselves, this episode offers something honest and real.

Topics Discussed in This Episode

– Antoine’s journey through bodybuilding and competition

– The mindset needed to build physical and mental strength

– Learning from suffering and struggle

– The trap of chasing validation through aesthetics

– Daily routines and how they shape identity

– Finding deeper meaning through fitness

– How Antoine uses pain as a tool for growth

This episode was sponsored by Matthew Stevenson Insurance.

Website: https://matthew-stevenson.ca/#work