In this episode of 'Masters of the Market', Eric flies solo and sits down with Stephen Osborne, a lawyer who owns his own practice.

Stephen shares his unique career journey, starting from his early interest in sports management and his experiences in minor league baseball, to transitioning into law, and eventually founding his own law firm.

He discusses the challenges he faced as an entrepreneur, including the initial struggles of opening a practice and the learning curve involved in managing different aspects of running a business. The conversation also covers the importance of networking, focusing on specific areas of law for better effectiveness, and the role of technology in modern legal practices.

Stephen provides insights into the significance of personal connection in business, the impact of client relationships on success, and offers advice for new entrepreneurs. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of having a good lawyer for real estate transactions and corporate matters, emphasizing his approach to providing personalized legal services.

​​Listen in as we talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 0:25 Stephen’s Unique Journey to Law

• 3:10 The Entrepreneurial Leap: Starting a Law Practice

• 5:05 The Challenges and Rewards of Running Your Own Law Firm

• 5:19 Transitioning Practice Areas: A Strategic Move

• 11:27 Mastering the Art of Specialization in Law

• 17:25 Building Professional Networks and Referrals

• 19:25 The Power of Networking and Personal Connections

• 20:22 Embracing Technology While Maintaining Human Interaction

• 24:08 Legal Tales: From Class Actions to Personal Anecdotes

• 29:29 The Importance of Legal Expertise in Real Estate Transactions

• 33:38 Valuable Business Lessons and Personal Growth

Connect with Johnson Andrews

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsonandrewss/?hl=en

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnson-andrews/?originalSubdomain=ca

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsonandrewss/

• https://www.vinegroup.ca/

Connect with Eric Cleary

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Connect with Stephen

• https://www.osbornelaw.ca/en/

In this episode of 'Masters of the Market', we sit down with Andrew Jackson, one of the owners of ServiceMaster, a restoration company. 

Andrew talks about his journey into the industry and the challenges of running multiple franchises. He shares the importance of building and leveraging strategic partnerships for business growth and highlights the company's commitment to exceptional customer service, training, and value for their clients.

The discussion also delves into aspects of starting a business, handling customer stress, managing their expanding team, and their future goals for expansion. Andrew also demonstrates how ServiceMaster's affiliation with the well-known ServiceMaster brand has been beneficial for their operations.

​​Listen in as we talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 1:22 Andrew's Personal Journey and Business Growth

• 3:49 The Importance of Employee Retention and Growth

• 4:34 Impact on Employees' Lives and Personal Fulfillment

• 05:54 Handling Emergency Situations

• 10:42 The Emotional Aspect of Restoration Work

• 14:21 Maintaining High Standards and White Glove Service

• 14:55 The Benefits and Challenges of Business Partnerships

• 16:42 Outsourcing and Delegating Tasks

• 19:51 The Importance of Building Relationships

• 21:28 Overcoming Rejection in Business

• 24:48 Building Long-Term Business Relationships

• 28:00 Challenges and Future Plans in Business Expansion

Connect with Johnson Andrews

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsonandrewss/?hl=en

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnson-andrews/?originalSubdomain=ca

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsonandrewss/

• https://www.vinegroup.ca/

Connect with Eric Cleary

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investmentrealtors/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangelistrentals/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/

Connect with Andrew Jackson

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-jackson-2797b658/

• https://svmrestore-niagara.ca/

In this episode of 'Masters of the Market', we sit down with Eric Johnston, a comedian and #1 Best Selling author.

Eric shares his journey into stand-up comedy, the challenges he faced, and his approach to overcoming obstacles. He talks about his book, 'Run with the Bull', a powerful (true) story that looks into three generations of sports and entertainment personalities, including his father and grandfather, both acclaimed Canadian wrestlers. Eric speaks candidly about dealing with hard times, mental health, addiction, and his father's struggle with alcoholism. 

His silver lining in his story is his journey to becoming a successful comedian, the launching of his clothing line, Whip, and the steps he took to sustain his brand and career.

​​Listen in as we talk about:

• 0:00 Intro

• 1:27 Eric's Journey in Comedy and Writing

• 1:48 The Story Behind his New Book

• 11:31 Impact of Fame and Social Media on Careers

• 12:11 Importance of Persistence and Authenticity

• 21:28 Healing Power of Writing and Sharing Stories

• 23:51 Power of Comedy and Storytelling

• 25:51 Persistence and Always Taking Risks

• 33:14 Role of Branding and Storytelling in Business

Connect with Johnson Andrews

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsonandrewss/?hl=en

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnson-andrews/?originalSubdomain=ca

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsonandrewss/

• https://www.vinegroup.ca/

Connect with Eric Cleary

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investmentrealtors/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangelistrentals/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/

Connect with Eric Johnston 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericjohnstonwho/

• Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Run-Bull-Generations-Sports-Entertainment/dp