Financial Survival

In 2006 I started my first business — All About Bouncing, an inflatable rental company in Central Alberta.

I worked hard. I had a good product. Families loved us.

But I remember the feeling of knowing there were people in Red Deer searching for exactly what I offered — and they just couldn't find me.

I didn't fully understand Google Business Profile back then. I figured it out over years, the hard way.

By the time I opened Wood Shed Axe Throwing in Sylvan Lake in 2016, I knew a lot more. We became the #1 rated group activity in the Central Alberta and Google visibility was a big part of why.

Same person. Same work ethic. Very different result.

I'm going to be sharing a lot of what I've learned here over the coming weeks. If you own a local business — or you're thinking about starting one — follow along.

New video released today on YouTube!
The Banks Playbook 💰

Your Bank's Dirty Secret | The Debt Cycle Exposed The Bank Playbook to Keep You Broke 💳🏦 (And How to Break Free)Most people think they’re bad with money…But what if you’ve been following a system designed ...

https://youtu.be/BIX6NCd6Vt8?si=LELYgx4FJfLeL2_U

How Much Are You Actually Paying in Taxes? Here's How to Reduce It Taxes are the biggest expense most Canadians will ever have, even more than groceries or a mortgage. This video explains how taxes work in Canada and why und...

The Biggest Money Mistake 20-Year-Olds Make

The Biggest Money Mistake 20-Year-Olds Make Are you broke in your 20s?Living off leftovers, stretching paycheques, and wondering how anyone actually saves money?In this video, I break down how to build...

https://youtu.be/LUKZHOfC-j8?si=hJL8F-eVeOcbjHvy

Why Refinancing Is Where BRRRR Investing Gets Dangerous Is BRRRR investing really a smart real estate strategy — or a financial risk most people underestimate?In this Financial Survival episode, I break down why t...

https://youtu.be/kb6sZ6WazFM

The Money Leak Most People Never Notice Ever wonder where your money goes without making big purchases? This video explores how small, everyday leaks can quietly drain your bank account through "hi...

https://youtu.be/u9j1OlXr32U?si=XP1uIi1HJfe4hxom

These 7 Money Rules Work For Us What if seven small money habits could quietly change your financial life?In this video, I share the real-world financial habits my family built over decades...

How to Save Thousands on Your Next Vehicle | Real Numbers We saved over $7,000 buying our last vehicle — without buying new and without getting pressured at a dealership. Here’s exactly how we did it, the mistakes w...

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