Today we have Damian Box on the podcast!

Damian Box (RGD) is a brand consultant & Registered Graphic Designer with over 20 years of experience in boutique studios and in-house creative departments, and owner of

Damian Box Branding®.

A graduate of the graphic design program at George Brown College, he has delivered creative services since the early 2000's, developing media that resonates with company's core values and packages including logo design, colour scheme, typography, brand voice, brand story, and more.

He has also been an Entrepreneur & Publicist as the Founder, Owner & Publisher at Venture Cover; London's high-end business lifestyle magazine focusing on interests, attitudes, culture & fashion.

We talk about how careful and thoughtful branding is crucial to building trust and credibility. And when well executed, the power of branding also drives customer acquisition, retention, and loyalty.

We explore how to make sure that clients are a good fit for your business and getting rid of the ones who aren’t. Damian has a cool story about growing up with an entrepreneurial mindset, having a dad who was an Entrepreneur as a DJ, and owning a DJ business.

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Today we have 2 great guests on the show! Robert Lewkowitz and Shari Hall of Lewkowitz Financial.

Lewkowitz Financial has been chosen by Consumer Choice Awards as London’s top Financial Planning firm. Also, the firm was recognized as the best financial boutique in Ontario by Acquisition International magazine.

Robert Lewkowitz has been in the financial industry for over 30 years. He founded Lewkowitz Financial in 1996 in a heritage London home recognized by the City of London Heritage Department as “the gateway to the historic Woodfield Estates.”

Robert completed an Honours degree from the University of Western Ontario. He has an interest in serving clients with a personal and comprehensive approach, and really taking the time to understand clients’ individual and various goals.

Shari Hall is an Associate Advisor, supporting Robert with existing clients as well as welcoming new clients to our practice. Shari’s journey into finance began in 2008. She quickly learned that she would be of value by offering holistic advice for the long term in an advisory role.

Shari is also the Vice President, and one of the founding members, of Business Network International (BNI) Cornerstone Chapter in London.

In this conversation, we talk about community, as Lewkowitz Financial is a large supporter of The Coldest Night of The Year as well as helping other charities and community organizations. We talk about how they really create a positive culture within their company and with their clients. Their team spends a great deal of time on client education and look for ways to communicate for purposes other than investing.

“We have a personality minimum, not a dollar minimum”, says Robert.

Excited to bring you this episode!

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Today we add a little salsa to our conversation with Pablo Tovar, the mastermind behind so many incredible London, Ontario events such as London Taco Fest, the Colombian Gastronomy Festival, London Tequila Expo, Seafood Festival, Pickle Fiesta and more!

This entrepreneur definitely knows how important the right vibe is for any occasion.

It’s been close to two decades since Pablo and his family first relocated to London from their native Colombia. Since then, his company Stereo Caliente Entertainment, has continued to grow, showcasing not only the local culinary and music scenes, but helping the community, as well, through partnerships with a ton of organizations including the Canadian Mental Health Association Middlesex.

For Pablo, it’s always been about a love of music, food and a love of getting people together and making sure they have a good time, and the inspiration to create an event business all started with parties and concerts that he grew up on.

This episode is electric and full of the tangible energy that Pablo brings to any room and conversation.

In addition to putting on some of London’s most exciting and diverse events, Pablo is also a marathon runner, a dad and advocate for all things positive to celebrate the Forest City.

We get into all of that and so much more!

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