A CFO's Diary - Pathways to Growth

In this special edition of "A CFO's Diary: Pathways to Growth," we're taking a scientific approach to uncovering the foundations for success. Host Don Cameron has taken a keen interest in the stories and insights shared by our exceptional guests throughout the series. Now, he’s ready to dissect those conversations and share what he’s discovered.

Each episode has provided enlightening and instructive perspectives on individual stories regarding the journey to success. But what happens when he steps back and examines these experiences as a whole? Patterns begin to emerge - the very DNA of what makes or breaks a business. 

In today’s episode, we’ll dig deeper to identify the key markers, traits, and strategies that consistently lead to growth. Just as DNA is the blueprint of life, we’re exploring whether there’s a business DNA - a formula that can guide organizations toward lasting success. Join us as we piece together the wisdom of our guests to reveal the roadmap for thriving in today’s competitive landscape.

Chapters
  1. Innovation - Introducing the first strand with Nick Wagner's startup (2.30)
  2. Innovation at Telax with Koray Parmaks (7:00)
  3. Innovation at Telax with Mario Perez (10:55)
  4. Innovation at Sonitrol Western Canada with Joe Wilson (14:00)
  5. Innovation at Caravel Law with Rubsun Ho (16:48)
  6. Innovation at Clearly LASIK with Daniel Kultin (19:30)
  7. Marketing - Introducing the second strand with Nick (22.00)
  8. Marketing at Sonitrol Western Canada with Joe (24:55)
  9. Marketing at Caravel Law with Rubsun (27:15)
  10. Marketing at Telax with Mario (29:15)
  11. Marketing at Clearly LASIK with Daniel Kultin (32:35)
  12. Business DNA, operations & cash - coding for success (35:10)

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What is A CFO's Diary - Pathways to Growth?

In each episode, we take people through what we call a ‘discovery call’ during which we learn about their business, its opportunities, potential areas of development, and strategies to move forward, including those they may have missed. Using this discovery call format in each episode, I speak with folks I’ve met over the years whom I’ve learned from, to revisit these journeys. We won’t hold anything back and will reveal crucial strategies, insights, and potholes to avoid—all vital for the success of any business, regardless of its size.