BarnRaising Associates

This AQ's Blog & Grill podcast interview was so interesting, and could not be more timely.

These masks are changing the lives of SO many people globally. And with coronavirus taking over the news these days, the demand on the company has sky rocketed. If you're not a doomsday type of person like me (the virus is what it is), the masks, and the impact that O2 has been able to create across the globe is unparalelled. We take our clean Canadian air for granted for sure. And these masks are changing the game. Whether you're working with chemicals for home reno projects or traveling to countries like China or India in the near future - you should listen in to this interview (and the probably snag yourself the iPhone of face masks!)

In this episode you'll hear Peter Whitby, CEO of O2 Canada, discuss how the last 2 months have impacted their local Waterloo startup and what programs and mentoring opportunities like the Accelerator Centre have done for their business.

This startup is making BIG waves right now in the eye of the COVID-19 virus storm. Living in Canada, air pollution isn't something that we ever really think about, but for the majority of the world, it's a huge concern.

What began as a leisurely trip to China has turned into a growing global brand that is making an incredible impact worldwide.

O2 Canada has truly innovated the face mask through intense research and testing by creating a product with top notch functionality and unprecedented aesthetic ability. This mask is being used for airline travel and city pollution, to natural disasters and global epidemics. O2 Canada’s mandate is to help people breathe clean air. As CEO of the company, Peter Whitby Jr. makes sure this mandate is at the forefront of everything they do.

In this interview, Peter and Alan Quarry discuss the O2 line of products, what sets their premium face masks apart, and how they’ve grown with the help of the Accelerator Centre and Ontario Government. He shares how they are keeping up with demand as the COVID-19 Virus continues to spread, and how this global epidemic has both helped and challenged their business.

Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/tul6h9e

It's so easy to let our fear of failure hold us back What's your one big idea? What's holding you back from pursuing it? Failure? You've got to let that go.

Wow. Read that again.

This is some pretty amazing advice, don't you think?

We all need to stop fearing failure, and instead, start learning from it.

It's Read A Book Day which has us wondering:

What's your favourite business book? Or, what is one that you can't wait to pick up? Leave a comment below.

It's funny how many people fear this four letter f word.

But here's the thing. Failing is a necessary part of success. We know. Each and every one of our BarnRaisers has encountered failure along their careers. And, odds are, we all will again too. And, that's a good thing. Because, failure is integral to success.

But, you don't have to take our word for it.

Our offices are closed for the last official long weekend of the summer - but we'll be back at it, helping companies like yours accelerate their impact first thing tomorrow.

Wishing you all a safe and happy long weekend!

Find your spark. Then, follow it. Build on that slow burn, and turn it into your passion. Then, make your passion your job.

We couldn't agree more!

And, what better day than today, women's equality day, to make this happen?

You know the saying. When life gives you lemons...
But, on National Lemonade Day, our question to you is: What are you going to do with the lemons life gives you?

At BarnRaising Associates, our philosophy is to change the world. So, we only work with individuals, businesses, not-for-profits and organizations working to do just that.

Why?

Because we know that when we work with these change-makers, positive, impactful change results.

So, are you crazy enough to think you can change the world? Then, let's do this: https://buff.ly/30IIDIK