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Are you an ambitious young entrepreneur? Do you consider yourself a role model and leader of tomorrow? If so, this is going to be the show for you. Leaders Of Tomorrow is a show dedicated young and ambitious entrepreneurs looking to forge their own path in this world. Each week, we will bring you an inspiring interview and share with you behind the scenes some of the values and beliefs of our 8-figure business; Student Works Management Program. From interviews with young millionaires and personal anecdotes from our head coach; Chris Thomson, this show will give you everything you need to know to become a Leader Of Tomorrow.

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July 28, 2026

471 | Best of: Mindset for Success

What if the mindset shifts that change everything only show up after you fail?Mindset gets talked about like it is positive thinking. Stay motivated, believe in yourself, think bigger. But the real shifts usually happen when things get uncomfortable, when you fail, when effort alone stops being enough.In this best-of collage, Chris Thomson gathers the strongest reflections on mindset from across the program. Zach Weiler and Landon Roberts on what changes when responsibility becomes real. Andrew Solomon on leading yourself first while growing an $8 million division at Rydel Roofing. Aris Lloshi on staying a beginner as he moves from top operator to coach. And David Young on discipline under real pressure.Because mindset is not built through motivation. It is built through repetition, self-awareness, and how you respond when things do not go your way. Listen now.<h2>Timestamped Highlights</h2><ul><li>00:50 – Chris reframes mindset: the real shifts happen when things get uncomfortable, not when you stay motivated</li><li>02:41 – Zach Weiler on suddenly seeing opportunity everywhere once he performed at his potential</li><li>03:52 – Landon Roberts on the gap between seeing opportunity and knowing your first steps to take it</li><li>04:46 – Andrew Solomon on leading yourself first and coaching from a humble place while building an $8M team</li><li>05:43 – Aris Lloshi on why you have to walk into year two, three, and four with a beginner's mindset</li><li>07:45 – David Young on treating self-doubt as just a feeling and beating anxiety by putting in the work</li></ul> <h2>About the Guests</h2>Zach Weiler is the owner of Norfolk Student Painting and a Student Works operator. | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/423-zach-weiler-and-vincent-dangelo-how-to-thrive-in/id1448651718?i=1000716289013" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 423 | How to Thrive in Leadership with Mentorship and Structure</a>Landon Roberts is an operator in the Student Works Management Program. | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/416-landon-roberts-how-to-turn-athletic-discipline/id1448651718?i=1000709102354" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 416 | How to Turn Athletic Discipline into Entrepreneurial Success</a>Andrew Solomon is the leader of an $8 million division at Rydell Roofing and a former coach in the Student Works Management Program. | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/393-andrew-solomon-leading-yourself-first-how-personal/id1448651718?i=1000674828821" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 393 | Leading Yourself First: How Personal Growth Fuels Business Success</a>Aris Lloshi is a veteran Student Works operator moving from top operator to coach. | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/434-aris-lloshi-how-to-build-a-%24460k-business-as-a-student/id1448651718?i=1000728004264" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 434 | How to Build a $460K Business as a Student</a>David Young is a Student Works owner and operator. | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/374-david-young-how-to-transform-your-mindset-for-business/id1448651718?i=1000659362401" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 374 | How to Transform Your Mindset for Business Success</a><h2>Important Links</h2><ul><li>Connect with Chris: <a href="https://rebrand.ly/student-works-56fd3b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://rebrand.ly/6686a9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>Learn more about the <a href="https://rebrand.ly/student-works-d738ec" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Student Works Management Program</a></li><li>Apply to be an <a href="https://rebrand.ly/student-works-b968ea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Owner / Operator in the Management Program</a></li><li>Looking for a fun job this summer? <a href="https://rebrand.ly/recrutement-student-fd7d23" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Summer Job Opportunities</a></li><li>Hear more Alumni <a href="https://rebrand.ly/testimonials-e6dcfa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Success Stories</a></li></ul> The Leaders of Tomorrow Podcast is an original production by Chris Thomson. Production and editing by <a href="https://rebrand.ly/pybct2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Your Brand</a>.

July 21, 2026

470 | Mark Tanel – The Systems and Relationships Behind Real Sales Growth

What if the riskiest move in your career is refusing to take any risk at all?Chris Thomson sits down with Mark Tanel, a Student Works alumnus who now leads national sales for Dulux, now Canadian Industries Limited. Fifteen years ago Mark was a Queen’s Commerce student headed straight for accounting, until one elective changed his mind and his entire path.They get into the calculated risks that moved Mark across the country, the real difference between hunting and farming in sales, and why leaving every role with integrity kept doors open years later. Mark also shares the full-circle moment of now serving Student Works as a supplier, and the systems thinking that has carried through his whole career.If you are early in your career and wondering whether to play it safe or bet on yourself, this conversation is the nudge you need. Listen now.<h2>Timestamped Highlights</h2><ul><li>00:27 – The "introverted extrovert" who had to learn how to own a room</li><li>06:05 – Why a future accountant blew up his own plan in fourth year</li><li>07:14 – The phone call to Dad that changed Mark’s entire career</li><li>08:57 – Inside a book of business worth over $80 million, and what it teaches you</li><li>11:16 – Moving across the country at 23, and why the risk paid off</li><li>15:10 – Hunter or farmer: the sales distinction that decides your paycheck</li><li>20:16 – How one phone call about Mark reopened a door he thought was closed</li><li>29:09 – The overlooked product line that grew from $500K to $7M in a few years</li><li>35:03 – Getting comfortable being uncomfortable, the skill nobody teaches</li><li>47:46 – What Mark believes really makes a leader of tomorrow</li></ul> <h2>About the Guest</h2>Mark Tanel is the National Sales Manager at Dulux, now Canadian Industries Limited (CIL), and a Student Works Management Program alumnus. A Queen’s University Commerce graduate, he began his sales career at Nestlé, managing major retail and grocery accounts across Canada, including a book of business worth more than $80 million, before moving into the paint and coatings industry. Known for a systems-first, relationship-driven approach to sales, Mark now partners with organizations like Student Works to create value on the supply side of the business.🔗 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-tanel-72043646/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://www.cil.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a><h2>Resources Mentioned</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.queensu.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Queen’s University</a></li><li><a href="https://www.corporate.nestle.ca/en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nestlé Canada</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sobeys.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sobeys</a></li><li><a href="https://www.loblaws.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Loblaws</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/nestle-delissio-wind-down-1.6735082" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Delissio Pizza</a> (Nestlé frozen brand, discontinued)</li><li><a href="https://www.ppg.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PPG</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dulux.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dulux Paints</a></li><li><a href="https://clublink.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ClubLink</a></li><li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Forbes 30 Under 30</a></li></ul> <h2>Important Links</h2><ul><li>Connect with Chris: <a href="https://rebrand.ly/student-works-56fd3b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://rebrand.ly/6686a9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li>Learn more about the <a href="https://rebrand.ly/student-works-d738ec" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Student Works Management Program</a></li><li>Apply to be an <a href="https://rebrand.ly/student-works-b968ea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Owner / Operator in the Management Program</a></li><li>Looking for a fun job this summer? <a href="https://rebrand.ly/recrutement-student-fd7d23" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Summer Job Opportunities</a></li><li>Hear more Alumni <a href="https://rebrand.ly/testimonials-e6dcfa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Success Stories</a></li></ul> The Leaders of Tomorrow Podcast is an original production by Chris Thomson. Production and editing by <a href="https://rebrand.ly/pybct2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Your Brand</a>.

July 14, 2026

469 | Jack Buiter, Ali Baksh, and Owen Chilvers – How the Most Improved Operators Doubled Their Businesses

What actually separates the operator who doubles their business from the one who stays stuck?Chris Thomson sits down with three of the most improved operators in the Student Works painting division, Jack Buiter, Ali Baksh, and Owen Chilvers, to unpack how they went from rough first years to breakout seasons. Each of them hit a wall early: inconsistency, fear of what people think, a big vision with no plan, and each found a way through.They get into the mindset shifts, daily habits, and business strategies behind doubling a student-run business: keeping commitments to yourself, building an enrolled team, Facebook marketing, hiring the right people, and learning to charge what you are worth.If you are coming back for another season and want to know exactly what it takes to step up instead of stalling out, this conversation is your roadmap. Listen now.<h2>Timestamped Highlights</h2>● 00:37 – Jack on the first year that handed him a brand new problem every single day● 03:25 – Owen sells $20,000 on day one, then watches it all go downhill● 06:14 – The $200K vision Ali set with no real plan to reach it● 08:20 – The missing piece that stalled Jack’s first two months● 15:07 – How Owen now does in 40 hours what used to take him 100● 17:56 – The 0 for 12 start behind Ali’s flat second year● 23:29 – Fear of other people’s opinion, and how Chris dismantles it● 26:14 – The December 27 commitment Ali made to himself● 36:17 – Why Chris says a painting business is really just math● 37:46 – The marketing channel that became nearly half of Jack’s business● 41:42 – Owen on the “secret sauce” that does not exist<h2>About the Guests</h2>Jack Buiter is a second-year operator with the Student Works Management Program, managing in Hamilton while completing a master’s at the University of Guelph. He did $194,000 and earned the Mexico trip in his first year and is tracking toward roughly $450,000 this season, driven by strong systems, an enrolled team, and Facebook marketing.🔗<a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jack-buiter-403477246" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jack-buiter-403477246" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>Ali Baksh is a third-year operator based in Durham and a student at Western University. After two roughly flat years around $105,000 to $107,000, he broke through in year three toward roughly $250,000, with his sights set on the million-dollar club next year.🔗<a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ali-baksh-a192841b6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ali-baksh-a192841b6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>Owen Chilvers is a second-year operator managing in Halifax while studying at Dalhousie University. He joined the program at 17, did $120,000 his first year, and has already sold around $250,000 this season while tracking toward roughly $350,000, powered by a relentless focus on mindset, integrity, and efficient marketing.🔗 <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/owen-chilvers-559672329/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a><h2>Resources and Links Mentioned</h2>● <a href="https://www.facebook.com/business/tools/ads-manager" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/business/tools/ads-manager" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Ads (Meta)</a>● <a href="https://www.indeed.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.indeed.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indeed</a>● <a href="https://www.jimcollins.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.jimcollins.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jim Collins</a> (“First Who, Then What”)● <a href="https://www.landmarkworldwide.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.landmarkworldwide.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Landmark</a>● <a href="https://www.elaunchers.com/blog/dan-kennedys-rule-of-price-elasticity-how-to-raise-your-prices-without-losing-sales" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dan Kennedy</a> (pricing principle)● <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncameroniv/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John Cameron</a> (Facebook ads advisor)<h2>Important Links</h2>● Connect with Chris:<a href="https://rebrand.ly/student-works-56fd3b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://rebrand.ly/student-works-56fd3b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a> |<a href="https://rebrand.ly/6686a9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://rebrand.ly/6686a9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>● Learn more about the<a href="https://rebrand.ly/student-works-d738ec" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://rebrand.ly/student-works-d738ec" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Student Works Management Program</a>● Apply to be an<a href="https://rebrand.ly/student-works-b968ea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://rebrand.ly/student-works-b968ea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Owner / Operator in the Management Program</a>● Looking for a fun job this summer?<a href="https://rebrand.ly/recrutement-student-fd7d23" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://rebrand.ly/recrutement-student-fd7d23" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Summer Job Opportunities</a>● Hear more Alumni<a href="https://rebrand.ly/testimonials-e6dcfa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://rebrand.ly/testimonials-e6dcfa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Success Stories</a>The Leaders of Tomorrow Podcast is an original production by Chris Thomson. Production and editing by<a href="https://rebrand.ly/pybct2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://rebrand.ly/pybct2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Podcast Your Brand</a>.

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What is Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast?: Are you an ambitious young entrepreneur? Do you consider yourself a role model and leader of tomorrow? If so, this is going to be the show for you.

Leaders Of Tomorrow is a show dedicated young and ambitious entrepreneurs looking to forge their own path in this world. Each week, we will bring you an inspiring interview and share with you behind the scenes some of the values and beliefs of our 8-figure business; Student Works Management Program.

From interviews with young millionaires and personal anecdotes from our head coach; Chris Thomson, this show will give you everything you need to know to become a Leader Of Tomorrow.
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