Podcast
Business Optimization
Hosted by Reliance Home Comfort · EN
Business Optimization is a podcast dedicated to businesses across Canada. Join us as we talk to builders, property managers, business owners, industry experts and thought leaders who share best practices and strategies on driving business efficiencies, and growing your business! This podcast is brought to you by Reliance™. For over 50 years Reliance has been providing essential services for a wide range of Business customers including heating, cooling and air quality, water heaters, water purification, maintenance, protection plans and more. When you need help you can trust, "Call on Reliance."
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How Builders Can Win with Smart Home Technology w/ Gene LaNois
Aug 24, 202100:32:59Tap to summarizeSmart Home technology and ecosystems have gone mainstream — and more customers are demanding Smart Homes. So, if you want to build in-demand housing, you need to understand this technology and incorporate it into your homes. To help you do that, Gene LaNois, Head of Professional Industry Partnerships at Google, joins the show to share his expertise on all things Smart Home. In this episode, we discuss: - Why Smart Home ecosystems matter - How to incorporate smart technologies in your builds up front - The easiest path to help you get started with you Smart Home builds This post is based on a Business Optimization podcast with Gene LaNois. The views, information, or opinions expressed during the podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Reliance Home Comfort and its team members. To hear this episode, and many more like it, you can subscribe to Business Optimization here. <span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);background-color...
Transcribe →Air Quality Control & Indoor Vertical Farming w/ Zale Tabakman
Jul 28, 202100:16:31Tap to summarizeMost everyone in North America has had this experience: we bought some produce only to have it go wimpy the very next day. The solution to this financial and food waste? Indoor vertical farming. Recently on Business Optimization, we had a chance to chat with Zale Tabakman, President at Local Grown Salads, about the problem, solution, and technology that inspired his business. Zale discussed: - Air quality technology in grow rooms - Challenges and technological solutions to controlling air quality - The logistical challenges behind North American produce - The science behind growing plant muscle through indoor vertical farming This post is based on a Business Optimization podcast with Zale Tabakman. The views, information, or opinions expressed during the podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Reliance Home Comfort and its team members. To hear this episode and many more like it, you can subscribe to Business Optimization her...
Transcribe →Communicating Community: How Builders Can Counter Stigma w/ Pamela Ventresca
Jan 26, 202100:28:45Tap to summarizeNo one likes to admit it, but builders often get a bad reputation: they get in and out fast, get paid, and don’t care about the communities they leave behind. But that just isn’t true. Builders put hard work, sweat, and tears into what they do. So, how can builders build better reputations in the communities they serve? Pamela Ventresca, COO at PACE Developments, is all too aware of the problem following builders. She joined us on the latest Business Optimization podcast to outline some ways builders can hone their messaging to counter these unfair stereotypes. Pamela covers: - The value of information sessions with home buyers - How amenities help foster a sense of community - How to effectively communicate with home buyers This post is based on a Business Optimization podcast with Pamela Ventresca. The views, information, or opinions expressed during the podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Reliance Home Comfort and its team members. To hear this episode, and many more like it, you can subscribe to Business Optimization here<...
Transcribe →Home Believer: Making Home Ownership Possible w/ Joe Vaccaro
Jan 12, 202100:23:46Tap to summarizePolitics divides people. But for 4,000 builders in 27 local associations across Ontario, one common goal unites them politically — the dream of homeownership. The Ontario Home Builders’ Association brings together builders, developers, renovators, suppliers, and trade professionals. Collectively, these building pros solve the problems that stand in the way of Canadian homeownership. Led by Joe Vaccaro, the association spans the four major political parties. Joe was our guest on this episode of Business Optimization, and we talked about: - How Joe moved from politics to homebuilding (it was his wife's doing) - Where the idea of home believers came from - The importance of good communication during COVID - Making decisions quickly in an association setting This podcast is sponsored by Reliance Home Comfort and may feature references to the products and services Reliance offers. The views and opinions expressed during these episodes are solely those of the guests involved and do not necessarily represent those of Reliance Home Comfort.
Transcribe →Building a Smarter Home w/ John Godden
Dec 1, 202000:19:47Tap to summarizeIn this age, there is a lot of talk about building codes. What does it take to get a home built according to the appropriate codes, particularly as codes are changing what seems like every day. If you’re a homebuyer, and especially if you’re a home builder, it helps to be aware of the latest trends, codes, costs, and methods available to you. The internet is a confusing place, simply because it’s so crowded and there is so much information. For homebuyers especially. But, unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of places for the homebuilders to go to get the information that they need. This is where John Godden and his team at Clearsphere come into play. John was our guest on this episode of Business Optimization, and we talked all about: - The Smart Builder program - Renewable strategies and why so many people are trying to “go green” - Saving money when securing permits - How to make “Smart” Thermostats Smart This podcast is sponsored by Reliance Home Comfort and may feature references to the products and services Reliance offers. The views and opinions expressed during these episodes are solely those of the guests involved and do not necessarily represent those of Reliance Home Comfort.
Transcribe →A Landlord’s Guide to Communication with Tenants w/ Kimberly Coates & Hunter Boucher
Oct 6, 202000:27:31Tap to summarizeLandlords: Do you struggle with your tenants? Maybe rules are broken, conflicts bubble or no one is really sure who is responsible for the yard… If so, you need to work on your communication. And on our latest episode, we brought in the experts to help. From LandlordBC, we have Kimberly Coates, Director of Member Engagement, and Hunter Boucher, Director of Operations. What we talked about: - Why communication is important from the first day - What to communicate upfront - How to communicate in times of conflict This podcast is sponsored by Reliance Home Comfort and may feature references to the products and services Reliance offers. The views and opinions expressed during these episodes are solely those of the guests involved and do not necessarily represent those of Reliance Home Comfort.
Transcribe →The Road Ahead for the Hospitality Sector w/ Tony Elenis
Sep 8, 202000:18:39Tap to summarizeIt’s no secret COVID-19 hit hospitality first and hardest. The road to recovery is going to be hard. But getting through it just takes creativity, innovation and resourcefulness... Luckily, the very things the sector has in droves. In this episode, we sit down with Tony Elenis, President & CEO at Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association (ORHMA), to talk about what the path to recovery will look like for the beleaguered hospitality industry. Tony discusses: - Setting realistic expectations for recovery from COVID-19 - How adaptability and technology are shaping the road ahead - The 3 things that make working in the hospitality industry so great Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - https://dinesafe.ca/ - telenis@orhma.com This podcast is sponsored by Reliance Home Comfort and may feature references to the products and services Reliance offers. The views and opinions expressed during these episodes are solely those of the guests involved and do not necessarily represent those of Reliance Home Comfort.
Transcribe →How Builders Associations Are Responding to the Pandemic w/ Chuck McShane
Aug 11, 202000:14:45Tap to summarizeEven months in, we’re all still adjusting to the crisis. But the world can’t simply stop. There’s work to be done. And when it comes to homebuilding, the ones doing that work are probably members of the NHBA. That’s why we spoke with Chuck McShane, Executive Officer for the Niagara Home Builders Association, and learned how home builders are carrying on in these trying times. He covered: - The mission of Niagara Home Builders Association - The Canadian government’s role in home building - How the pandemic is changing home building If you’d like to learn more about Reliance, or have topic or guest suggestions, feel free to contact us at podcast@reliancecomfort.com. And check out our services at: - reliancecommercialsolutions.com - reliancebuilderprogram.com - reliancepropertymanagement.ca This podcast is sponsored by Reliance Home Comfort and may feature references to the products and services Reliance offers. The views and opinions expressed during these episodes are solely those of the guests involved and do not necessarily represent those of Reliance Home Comfort.
Transcribe →Building Trends During COVID-19 & Beyond w/ Peter Watson
Jul 28, 202000:12:14Tap to summarizeThe pandemic has started a lot of new trends. And it’s more than stylish new masks… Businesses everywhere have had to adapt. When it comes to building, there are some key trends to keep your eye on. In our latest episode, Peter Watson, Owner of Tranquility Home Comfort, goes over the biggest building trends you need to know through COVID-19 and beyond. Peter goes over: - How the pandemic is affecting business - Trends to look out for under COVID-19 - Trends on the horizon If you’d like to learn more about Reliance, or have topic or guest suggestions, feel free to contact us at podcast@reliancecomfort.com. And check out our services at: reliancecommercialsolutions.com reliancebuilderprogram.com reliancepropertymanagement.ca This podcast is sponsored by Reliance Home Comfort and may feature references to the products and services Reliance offers. The views and opinions expressed during these episodes are solely those of the guests involved and do not necessarily represent those of Reliance Home Comfort.
Transcribe →What Net Zero Construction Means for Building w/ Pat Daniels
Jul 6, 202000:21:08Tap to summarizeMost of us are worried about the environment. We recycle, buy more efficient cars and lightbulbs. But how many of us boast a net-zero energy usage? Well, anyone in a building built by Pat Daniels, Construction Manager at Urbandale Construction, can. Pat is one of the pioneers of the Net Zero construction movement, which is radically transforming how the industry thinks about building. He came on the show today to explain his energy-conscious building practices and offer some tips for anyone looking to dabble in green building. What we talked about: - Why Net Zero construction is the future of the industry - Why it’s not about the savings, it’s about the lifestyle - The challenge of getting buy-in for green building If you’d like to learn more about Reliance, or have topic or guest suggestions, feel free to contact us at podcast@reliancecomfort.com. And check out our services at: - reliancecommercialsolutions.com - reliancebuilderprogram.com - reliancepropertymanagement.ca This podcast is sponsored by Reliance Home Comfort and may feature references to the products and services Reliance offers. The views and opinions expressed during these episodes are solely those of the guests involved and do not necessarily represent those of Reliance Home Comfort.
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