Sit down with Steve Grover as he talks motorcycles, sports and life with a collective of unique and entertaining guests recorded from the Grover Law office in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
From Small-Town Roots to Premier Event Staffing Agency With Many Vandermeer of Platinum Partees
In this episode of the Bulldog Brewhouse Podcast, Steve sits down with Mandy Vandermeer, founder and owner of Platinum Partees, an event planning and staffing agency based in Central Alberta and Calgary to chat about the life of an entrepreneur.
Growing up on a farm near Sylvan Lake, Mandy shares her entrepreneurial journey of scaling a business from the ground up, managing a team of twenty part-time staff, and acting as brand ambassadors for high-profile local events—including Grover Law Firm booths and community fundraisers.
Tune in as they discuss:
Small-Town Roots to Big-City Business: Growing up outside of Red Deer and building a thriving staffing agency across Calgary and Central Alberta.
The Realities of Entrepreneurship: Juggling the demands of running a business, balancing family life, and navigating the highs and lows of event management.
Building a Brand and Team: What it takes to recruit, screen, and lead top-tier event staff who represent corporate clients with professionalism and enthusiasm.
Trade Shows and Event Culture: The evolving landscape of trade shows, golf tournaments, rodeos, and corporate parties across Western Canada.
#YYCPodcast #CalgaryEntrepreneurs #EventStaffing #WomenInBusiness #AlbertaBusiness #Podcast
14 Oct 2026
From Surviving the Turmoil of South East Asia to Thriving in Calgary: Kelvin Kho's Journey
In this episode of the Bulldog Brewhouse Podcast, we sit down with entrepreneur, former UN interpreter, and multilingual expert Kelvin Kho.
Immigrating to Calgary from Cambodia after surviving the turmoil of Southeast Asia's history, Kelvin shares his remarkable journey of resilience, building a new life in Canada, and founding Pan Asian Interpretation Services.
Tune in as they discuss:
Overcoming Adversity: Growing up through the Cambodian civil war and the shadows of the Vietnam War.
The Art of Multilingualism: Translating and interpreting across more than half a dozen languages and dialects.
Building a Canadian Legacy: Moving to Calgary, navigating new beginnings, and running a successful legal interpretation business for over three decades.
Global Perspectives: Comparing life in Cambodia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Canada, alongside the evolving landscape of international immigration.
If you love inspiring stories of perseverance, entrepreneurship, and the multicultural fabric of Calgary, you won't want to miss this conversation!
#BulldogBrewhouse #ImmigrantSuccess #CalgaryEntrepreneurs #Multilingual #YYCPodcast #Resilience #CanadianStories #PanAsianInterpretation
12 Oct 2026
Going Up: The Untold World of an Elevator Mechanic with Sean Lyth
Ever wonder what goes on inside an elevator shaft?
In this brand-new episode of the Bulldog Brewhouse Podcast, Steve broadcasts live from the Calgary Harley-Davidson Season Ender Party with special guest Sean Lyth (aka "Big Red")—a licensed Calgary elevator mechanic with nearly 18 years in the trade.
We dive deep into the real-life mechanics behind a specialized career that most people take for granted:
🔹 Debunking Hollywood Myths: Why elevator doors don't pry open easily, why shafts aren't like Die Hard, and what safety systems prevent free-falls.
🔹 Building Calgary: What it’s like working on high-rises like The Bow, installing fast-moving systems, and handling 24/7 maintenance.
🔹 Career & Trades: How Sean transitioned from a steel mill to an elevator apprenticeship, union pathways through Local 130, and why AI can’t replace hands-on mechanical expertise.
🔹 Life Off the Clock: Riding Harleys, Calgary’s local culture, and growing up in Alberta.
If you've ever been curious about the skilled trades keeping our skyline moving, this episode is a must-listen.
🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms or watch the full episode on YouTube!
#ElevatorMechanic #SkilledTrades #CalgaryTrades #BulldogBrewhouse #YYCPodcast #CalgaryHarley #AIVsTrades #MechanicalEngineering #YYCBusiness
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