Is there an Architect's guide to success? Now there is.

Meet Shane Solomon, President and Founder of Republic Architecture Inc. In this long-awaited conversation, we dive deep into the world of architecture as Shane shares his unique journey that lead him to found a leading multidisciplinary design firm in Winnipeg: Republic Architecture.

Republic Architecture takes on diverse and innovative projects, from builds high in the arctic to remote Atlantic lighthouses and advanced scientific facilities. Shane shares his firm's design philosophy, the evolution and growth of his company, and importance of mentoring within the industry.

This episode of Winning in Winnipeg is jam-packed with insights into the architectural industry, entrepreneurial spirit, and the real-life challenges and triumphs in building a successful firm.

Interested in architecture, design, management or anything leadership? This is the conversation for you.

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00:00:00 Our Design Philosophy

00:00:40 Introducing Shane Solomon

00:04:56 Personal Background

00:09:30 Previous Jobs

00:10:25 History as an Entrepreneur

00:11:41 Beginnings of Republic Architecture

00:18:12 The Evolution of Republic Architecture

00:21:14 How We Treat Employees

00:23:28 Common Misconceptions About Architects

00:27:00 Starting VS Operating

00:30:57 Biggest Return on Efforts

00:36:58 Strategy For Getting Clients

00:44:12 Based out of Winnipeg

00:47:34 Love & Hate about Winnipeg

00:52:45 Work/Life Balance & Routine

00:56:12 Biggest Influences

01:00:14 Advice To Young People

01:04:02 Hobbies

01:10:09 Wrapping Up

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Republic Architecture: https://republicarchitecture.ca/

X: https://x.com/republicarch

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/republicarchitectureinc/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1350523

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\\ EMMETT LEO HOMES \\

Dan Nagy is the founder of Emmett Leo Homes, a luxury custom home-building company in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is also the face of @EmmettLeoHomes YouTube, where he shares insights into everything custom home building to empower viewers to be more equipped to tackle their own projects.

More money, more problems. So how do our star athletes manage their wealth?

Brian Coughlin is the Vice President and Investment Counselor for Cardinal Capital and the head of Cardinal Sport. In this episode, Brian shares his journey from playing hockey in the WHL to becoming a top investment advisor for athletes.

We discuss the importance of financial planning for athletes, the evolution of the financial landscape for sports professionals, and the philosophy of risk management that guides Cardinal Sport.

Tune in to hear insights on managing finances for long-term success, and balancing life and career. Whether you're an entrepreneur, athlete, or business owner, there's something here for everyone!

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00:00:00 Coming up...

00:00:28 Introducing Brian Coughlin

00:02:12 Personal Background

00:13:06 Starting With Cardinal Capital

00:14:56 Financial Planning for Athletes

00:20:24 Common Financial Challenges for Athletes Today

00:24:10 Financial Needs of Athletes

00:27:45 Misconceptions About Financial Planning

00:30:55 Ideal Client

00:33:30 How Clients Find Me

00:34:46 How I Grew Cardinal Sport

00:40:25 Common Mistakes Young Financial Planners Make

00:42:04 The Best Part of Working with Athletes

00:44:03 The Hardest Part of Starting VS Running the Business

00:48:50 The Values That Drive My Success

00:51:57 Differences Between Sports Services

00:52:54 Why Winnipeg?

00:54:46 Top Places in Winnipeg

01:00:15 Routine?

01:01:44 Biggest Influences

01:05:02 Wrapping Up

\\ GUEST LINKS \\

Cardinal Capital: https://www.cardinal.ca/approach

Cardinal Sport: https://www.cardinal.ca/sport

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Dan Nagy is the founder of Emmett Leo Homes, a luxury custom home-building company in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is also the face of @EmmettLeoHomes YouTube, where he shares insights into everything custom home building to empower viewers to be more equipped to tackle their own projects.

Dr. Greg Kos, known as 'the body whisperer', has made the pursuit of pain free living, both in body and mind, his personal and professional obsession. He is now the owner of Koss Chiropractic in Winnipeg.

In this episode of Winning in Winnipeg, Dr. Kos shares his journey with chiropractic care, from early career challenges to his developing fascination with Chinese medicine and acupuncture as alternative methods for pain relief. Dr. Kos focusses on natural, drug-free treatments, and has many incredible stories of transformative healing and tips to improve personal health.

Underpinning his Chiropractic care, Dr. Kos also shares the importance of his spirituality, influenced by both Judeo-Christian beliefs and the teaching of other wisdom traditions.

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00:00:00 - Suspicions About Chiropractors

00:00:43 - Introducing Dr. Greg Kos

00:03:06 - Getting into Chiropractic

00:10:23 - "The Body Whisperer"

00:21:27 - The Process: Past, Present & Future

00:23:45 - What I do Different From Other Chiropractors

00:32:40 - Working With Family

00:36:02 - Relationship with Father

00:37:11 - Taking Over VS Running the Clinic

00:38:47 - How Clients Find Me

00:39:16 - Common Misconceptions About Chiropractic

00:45:22 - Jiu Jitsu

00:46:42 - Experience as a Business Owner

00:52:26 - Early Jobs

00:55:11 - Your Greatest ROI: Invest in Yourself

01:01:09 - Vitamins

01:08:45 - Vitamin Advice To Anyone

01:12:50 - Advice to Young People

01:14:34 - Why Winnipeg

01:18:58 - Finding Balance in Life

01:21:50 - Daily Routine

01:24:02 - Spiritual Evolution

01:37:37 - Contact Dr. Kos

\\ GUEST LINKS \\

Website: https://www.koschiropractic.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-kos-96a5226/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drgregorykos/?fref=ts

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@thewinninginwinnipegpodcast your premier business podcast, featuring great conversations with local entrepreneurs, business owners, and other celebrities who are absolutely killing it! Learn who they are, and what makes them tick, and get an inside look into the ins and outs of their unique industries.

Follow @thewinninginwinnipegpodcast so you don't miss a single episode!

\\ EMMETT LEO HOMES \\

Dan Nagy is the founder of Emmett Leo Homes, a luxury custom home-building company in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is also the face of @EmmettLeoHomes YouTube, where he shares insights into everything custom home building to empower viewers to be more equipped to tackle their own projects.