Behind the Business Podcast

About Behind the Business Podcast

Behind the Business is presented by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Gore Mutual, this podcast features weekly episodes hosted by Ian McLean, President and CEO of the Greater KW Chamber. It is recorded on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee, peoples. Each week Ian sits down for candid conversations, taking listeners beyond the boardroom and Behind the Business to uncover the real stories within Waterloo Region’s business community. From innovation and sustainability to leadership and community impact, each guest offers invaluable perspectives and inspiring journeys. Discover what drives their ambition, and WHO is fueling the future of Waterloo Region’s success. Join us as we go Behind the Business!

Publisher

Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Mar 2023

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

123 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   BDC Small Business Week: Two Brothers, One Standard: Building More Than Homes with Faizal & Riz Jamal

   Today’s guests are Riz and Faizal Jamal, the brothers behind Welcome Home Construction. What began in 2001 with a single custom home has grown into a full-service construction and development company, taking on everything from luxury homes and major renovations to multi-residential communities and affordable housing. We'll talk about building a business as brothers, navigating the challenges of growth, learning from setbacks, and staying true to your values in an increasingly complex industry...

2. 

   15 Oct 2026

   BDC Small Business Week - The Business of Belonging with Ren Navarro

   Today’s guest is Ren Navarro of B. Diversity. Ren is a culture consultant, drinks expert, and founder of B. Diversity. With more than 20 years of experience in customer service and management and more than a decade in the beer and drinks industry, Ren has worked with organizations ranging from small family-run breweries to multinational brands, helping them build workplace cultures that people genuinely want to be part of. What began as conversations over pints has evolved into a broader miss...

3. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Planting for the Next Generation: Family, Farming and the Future of Agriculture with Tim Shuh

   Today’s guest is Tim Shuh of Shuh Orchards. Tim is the fourth generation of the Shuh farmers in Elmira. He made the decision in 2025 to leave the corporate world and join the farm full time. He's now leading the farm's direct-to-consumer sales and helping shape the next chapter of the orchard, including its growing agritourism opportunities. We’ll talk about what it's like to close a chapter on one career for the family business, what four generations of farming can teach us about leadershi...

Who has been a guest on Behind the Business Podcast

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• Faune Lang
• Corey McNair
• Aaron Toplician
• Kevin Litwiller
• Pierre Cléroux

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

72,104

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

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Quality

86

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

30

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