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MEMBERS SPEAK OUT

What are some of the key factors needed

for a business to have longevity?

“I know it sounds cliché, but it’s really person leaves, you think ‘How am I going “I would say it would be their relationship
finding good people and making them to replace them?’. The factor across all with the people that they work with.”
part of the team, so they feel empowered, boards is a strong team. If your team is - Victoria Locke-Wheal, unLOCKEd
and entitled ater they earn it and want unhappy and isn’t unified, you can throw Company
to be part of the business and grow the all the money you want at it, but they have “For us, it’s creating and continuing a
business. And it’s having that mindset to love their job and like what they are team atmosphere and our slogan is
that’s it’s for me and my future, and for doing.” ‘building relationships’ and it rings true
my children. As you know, we have really - Bailey Gackstetter, Great Lakes 100% in our business. Longevity comes
tough time finding talent, any talent.” Helicopter down to your reputation as well.”
- Mehrzad Salkhordeh, Arc Acoustics/ dB “I think it’s the inclusivity. Once you have - Seth Schiedel, Schiedel Construction
Noise Reductions Inc. an inclusive work environment and you “I think you have to be a good person.
“A big part of any busines is a community welcome community to be represented People don’t want to do business with
connection to other businesses as well where you work, and in the community jerks. From leadership, the employer has
as ways to reach local clientele. So, that you serve is what’s going to keep you to treat their people well. It starts from the
whether that’s digital, or print; just being around for a very long time. I think people top.”
able to really connect throughout their feel they have a sense of belonging
community.” with you and that you belong in their - Laura Cook, Vision Photography
- Emily Marshall, Eramosa Physiotherapy community.” “I would say persistence because you have
Associates - Liz Gosse, Ontario Corporate Training to understand that life is not a straight
line. There are hard times and good times
“I think it’s about building relationships. Centre (OCTC) economy wise. Even though you have may
That is a big key to longevity. Like “Energy and drive, and the ability to a business for 50 years there are going to
marriage, it’s work. It’s also about being dream. If you don’t have that passion and be different seasons. People are going to
genuine and putting yourself out there that dream, then you’re not going to get have good times and bad times. What is
and keep that connection alive.” very far because you’re going to give up.” going to take you through that 50 years is
- Denise Lowe, Learning Success - Stephanie Soulis, Little Mushroom persistence.”
“In my field, relationships are huge. Catering - Giovanny Marin, Majestic Balloons
There’s so much focus on social media “For me, the key to success is your
but at the end of the day in my industry, customers and community, and how long
I believe people just want relationships. you’ve been serving and what is the issue
They want open communication and the they are facing. If you remove the obstacle
basics. They want to feel that connection.” from their path, then it’s the best way to
- Mandy Greig, Remax get success. If you cannot understand
“I think it’s having a strong team and a the community or the needs of your
leader that gives you the freedom to say customers, then it’s very tough to reach
yes. A good team is not easy to find and that milestone.”
the second you have a good team and one - Abhi Jani, IELTS Analyst

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