Read, Risk, Repeat

In the season finale of Shake Hands, Take Names, AJ sits down with Chris Gourley fourth-generation entrepreneur and founder of Summit Vehicle Storage, to unpack what it really takes to grow a barn-startup into a 7,000% growth story without losing your soul—or your community. Chris shares how mountaineering shaped his “Summit” mindset on risk, culture, and perseverance, why he bets big on relationships (from long-term employees to local business partners), and how profit sharing and value creation keep his team invested in the journey. They dive into the future of skilled trades, the power of reading and peer groups for young entrepreneurs, and why being from Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, is an advantage, not a limitation, when you’re dreaming of national and cross-border expansion.

What is Shake Hands Take Names?

Abhishek AJ Bhatt, the Regional Manager of the Northern Connector Program, invites you to tune in to Shake Hands Take Names!

In each episode, AJ will offer both his personal and guests' experiences of obtaining success by way of building a professional network.

You can expect guests from a variety of backgrounds, ages and industries, to highlight the consistent themes of discipline, and networking. AJ wants to help address the narrative that as Gen Z we lack the skills and commitment to thrive in corporate careers and settings. Instead, we need to be open to incorporating networking.