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The PromoMinds Podcast is a candid look at business, marketing, and leadership through the lens of the Canadian pool & spa industry. Hosted by Steve Leslie, the show features real conversations with builders, suppliers, and business owners about what’s actually happening on the ground — from sales and branding to economic pressure, burnout, and long-term opportunity.
This isn’t hype or theory. It’s practical insight, honest discussion, and big-picture thinking for professionals who want to build stronger businesses, adapt to changing markets, and stay mentally sharp in an industry that never slows down.
About the Evolution of the Show
The PromoMinds Podcast originally launched as a broader exploration of marketing, entrepreneurship, and personal growth for solopreneurs and small business owners. As the show evolved — and as real conversations with builders, suppliers, and business owners deepened — its focus naturally sharpened around the Canadian pool & spa industry.
Earlier episodes reflect the foundational themes of branding, mindset, and selling yourself, while newer episodes apply those lessons directly to the realities of today’s industry. Together, they tell the full story of what it takes to build a business that lasts.
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Ep 59: The Fallout of Canada's Federal Election For The Pool Industry | The PromoMinds Podcast
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May 01, 2025 |
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Ep 58: Tariffs, Interest Rates, & Why Now is STILL a Time to Grow in the Canadian Pool Industry
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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Meet Your Contractor | Ep 57: Employee to Owner & Building a Brand w/ Chris Rowan of Element Pools
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Ep 56: How Canadian Pool Pros Can Thrive During Uncertain Times
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Ep 55: Trump Tariffs vs The Canadian Pool & Spa Industry
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Ep 54 | Branding: How Do People See You? | The PromoMinds Podcast
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Ep 53: Helping Solopreneurs Generate More Leads with Almost No Budget | The PromoMinds Podcast
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Ep 52: Building Your Brand: What Is YOUR Story? | The PromoMinds Podcast
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Ep 51: Selling In A Recession with the Hybrid Road Warrior Randy Chaffee | The PromoMinds Podcast
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Ep 50: Exploring The Financial Markets and Outlooks From Prior Predictions | PromoMinds Podcast
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Ep 49: Interest Rate Changes and What Lays Ahead for Ontario's Housing Crisis | PromoMinds Podcast
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | Ep48: Mastering Construction Contracts w/ Ralph Lembcke
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | E47: Online Presence as a Contractor | Wes & Chris | Blue Collar Marketing
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | Ep 46: Fixing Post-Pandemic Customer Service w/ Leigh Hinsperger of HPI
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | Ep. 45: Trends & Environmental Concerns w/ Chris & Marette | Majestic Pools
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | E44: Showcase Your Construction Business w/ Bri Wardle | Elevated Productions
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May 30, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | Ep 43: Community, Rosco The Dog, and Swimming Pools | Cory Eagles
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May 23, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | Ep 42: Building Trust & Protecting Consumers w/ Angelo Jr of Pools By Angelo
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May 16, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | E41: Connecting & Standing Out w/ Rhett Bradshaw of Vantage LeisureScapes
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May 09, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | E40: Building Trust & Adapting in Construction w/ John | Action Home Services
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May 02, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | Ep 39: Navigating Pool Construction w/ Adam Pink of Creative Pools Ltd
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | Ep 38: A Customer-Centric Approach w/ Mike & Erik of Riverside Pools
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | Ep37: One Bold Move At A Time w/ Sara-Marie & Alan Blais of Bold Illumination
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | Ep 36: Balancing Business and Family with Larry from Lanson Pools & Spas
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | E35: Passion, Purpose, Entrepreneurship w/ John Riehl | Passion Pools & Ponds
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | Ep 34: Leveraging Digital Grants & Creating Memories with Kadison Hipel
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | Ep 33: An Enlightened Guide To Pool Service w/ Danny Bechtel of PoolGurus.ca
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Meet Your Contractor | Ep 32: From Solo Landscaper to Thriving Franchise Owner with Aaron Pritchard
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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Ep 031: How To Get Known In Your Space | The PromoMinds Podcast
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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Ep 030: How To Create Simple, Consistent Videos | PromoMinds Media Master Class
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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Ep 029: Mastering Emotions & Building A Business with Clarissa Paige
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Ep 028: How To Get Publicity on Super Bowl Weekend - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Ep 027: Navigating Ontario's Latest Real Estate Changes with Megan Coxworth of Coxworth & Associates
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Ep 026: The Hybrid Road Warrior, Randy Chaffee, Showcases How To Integrate Social Media with Face-To-Face Sales (B2B)
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Ep 025: How Business Owners Can Navigate Through Ever Changing Legislation w Ethan Luong of Peninsula Canada
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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Ep 024: Will Gordon on Branding, Men's Health, and Throwing Axes!
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Ep 023: YouTube Video Lessons Learned From Mr. Beast
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Ep 022: How To Create Short Form Videos Using A.I. (Opus Clips)
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Ep 21: The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Georgian Bay INTERVIEW with Adrian Sauvageot of Hock Stars
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Ep 020: How To Design The Ultimate Holiday Shopping Experience
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Ep 019: Why The Customer's Experience Is So Important - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Ep 017: Tips For Planning Your Video Content INTERVIEW with Vicki O'Neill of KenKay Marketing
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Ep 018: How To Collaborate To Expand Your Network - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Ep 016: How To Develop Your Perseverance - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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Ep 015: Why Price Is Not The Real Objection - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Ep 014: Building Community and Connecting With People INTERVIEW with Pete Comrie
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Ep 013: Choosing Topics For Your Business YouTube Channel - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Ep 012: Quantity over Quality for Social Media Marketing - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Ep 011: How One Moment Can Change Your Life INTERVIEW with Brittany Dewing-Blake
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Ep 009: INTERVIEW Shea Fairbanks on Becoming A High Performer - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Ep 010: The Best Marketing and Personal Growth Resources For Solopreneurs - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Ep 007: INTERVIEW with Glen Sutherland - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Ep 008: The BEST Marketing Advice and Concepts I've Learned Over The Years - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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Ep 005: Crafting Your Message - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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Ep 006: INTERVIEW Zak of the Canadian Podcast and MenTELL.ca - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Ep 003: How To Build A Personal Brand - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Ep 004: INTERVIEW with Ryan The Logistics Monk - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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Ep 001: Marketing Tips from Denzel Washington - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Ep 002: Trade Show Booth Tips That No One Tells You - The PromoMinds Podcast
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Sep 07, 2023 |