From Oil & Gas Executive to Luxury Real Estate Leader: Meet Chynna Winter

Chynna Winter is the Chief Executive Officer, Managing Broker, and Licensed Partner of Engel & Völkers Calgary. She has been an active member of the business community in Calgary for over two decades, previously holding executive management positions in the Oil & Gas industry. Chynna’s business background coupled with her passion for real estate have resulted in a long track record of successful transactions in the luxury real estate market in both Calgary and Central Alberta. She is known as a consummate professional with extensive market knowledge, sharp negotiating skills, and a dedication to providing the highest level of service.

Chynna Winter is the dynamic, visionary, and highly respected Chief Executive Officer, Managing Broker, and Licensed Partner of Engel & Völkers Calgary, a prestigious, globally recognized, and luxury-focused real estate brand known for excellence, innovation, and client-centered service. She has been an active, influential, and trusted member of the thriving, diverse, and evolving business community in Calgary for over two decades, consistently demonstrating leadership, resilience, and adaptability. Previously, she held executive management positions in the demanding, complex, and competitive Oil & Gas industry, where she gained invaluable experience, strategic insight, and operational expertise that continue to shape her professional approach today.

Chynna’s strong business background, combined with her deep passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to real estate, have resulted in a long, impressive, and proven track record of successful transactions in the luxury real estate market across both Calgary and Central Alberta. She is known as a consummate, polished, and highly professional leader with extensive, detailed, and nuanced market knowledge, sharp, effective, and strategic negotiating skills, and an unwavering dedication to providing the highest level of personalized, attentive, and client-focused service.

Her reputation reflects Engel & Völkers Calgary’s values of integrity, exclusivity, and excellence, aligning with the brand’s mission to deliver exceptional experiences in buying and selling luxury properties. Chynna’s leadership emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and global reach, ensuring clients benefit from both local expertise and international exposure. She consistently demonstrates a commitment to guiding clients through complex transactions with clarity, confidence, and care, making her a trusted advisor in the competitive luxury market.

Her ability to combine business acumen with genuine passion for real estate sets her apart as a leader who not only understands numbers, contracts, and negotiations but also appreciates the emotional, aspirational, and lifestyle-driven aspects of property ownership. Chynna’s work highlights the importance of building relationships, fostering trust, and delivering results that exceed expectations.
Through Engel & Völkers Calgary, she continues to elevate the standard of real estate service, offering clients access to exclusive listings, innovative marketing strategies, and a global network of professionals. Her dedication to excellence ensures that every transaction reflects precision, professionalism, and care.

Chynna Winter’s career embodies resilience, innovation, and success, making her a respected figure in Calgary’s business and real estate communities. Her leadership inspires colleagues, clients, and peers, reinforcing her role as a trailblazer in luxury real estate and a trusted partner for those seeking exceptional service and outstanding results.

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This Mindset Shift Turned Him Into a CEO

October 15, 2025 0:39:23

Dan Pantaleo, is President/ CEO of CanGuard Security & Investigations Inc. Dan founded CanGuard in 2005. The company is a full service security corporation with a core business of On -line Training, Background checks, guards and private investigators. For Dan personally its not being the biggest or the best but about being as integral and helpful as possible in this convoluted world of security. Dan dedicates about 25% of his time to helping candidates navigate through the world of security and assist them in getting job ready , employment or help them choose the best career path for them as individuals. Dan has a solid background in policing in Toronto and was able to make the transition into the private sector entrepreneurship successfully. His philosophy is simple, the more people he helps the more help he gets from people.

CanGuard Security & Investigations Inc is recognized as an integrated security and investigation firm, serving a broad clientele including retail, insurance, corporate, and legal sectors. This comprehensive approach is designed to fulfill the intricate security and investigation needs demanded by the ever-changing events in this increasingly complex world. Under the dedicated leadership of Dan Pantaleo, a respected figure and former officer with the Toronto Police Services, CANGUARD maintains a strong commitment to delivering extraordinary client service. This commitment is continuously exemplified by a consistent desire to produce solid, actionable results across all assignments.

The firm proudly serves the expansive Toronto GTA area, offering specialized services that include expert private investigations, highly trained security guards, advanced CANGUARD GPS Tracking capabilities, the useful CANGUARD GPS Message App, and modern Security Systems/CCTV installations. Since its inception in 2005, the foundational focus of the organization has been firmly grounded in people. CANGUARD is deeply committed to building strong, lasting relations by proactively developing solutions that not only work effectively but also inspire confidence and trust in their clients. The foundational belief is that the relationship between CANGUARD and clients must be based upon essential virtues: unwavering honesty, steadfast loyalty, and uncompromised integrity.

The company strives to successfully partner with every client, ensuring all assignments are completed efficiently and within their specific financial boundaries. CANGUARD’s vision is centered on achieving absolute excellence in the efforts of security, investigation, and education. A key part of this educational mission involves facilitating aspiring candidates to attain their professional goals by providing high-quality on-line training. This training, offered for both Private Investigator Training and Security Guard Training, is designed to be the most effective and economical option available in the industry, consistently surpassing standard industry requirements.

The corporate tagline, ‘SECURING YOUR FUTURE,’ encapsulates this forward-looking and proactive stance. The private investigation division provides a full range of meticulous services that are specifically designed to meet stringent corporate standards. The team is composed of professional private investigators who meticulously devise a strategic approach to consistently exceed client expectations in complex scenarios. Furthermore, the security guard service employs qualified and highly competent personnel. These dedicated security guards are comprehensively trained to respond swiftly, decisively, and effectively to any situation. They are empowered to take necessary initiative to ensure the utmost safety and security of both people and property across diverse sites, including construction developments, residential properties, condominium complexes, hotel venues, and large-scale special event settings. CANGUARD extends its services and acclaimed online training programs for security guards and private investigators throughout Ontario, including major municipalities such as Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Oshawa, Pickering, Newmarket, Barrie, Orillia, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Huntsville, North Bay, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, and Thunder Bay, as well as all surrounding areas. The entire operation upholds the highest standards of professionalism and accountability, reflecting Dan Pantaleo’s background and dedication to securing the future for both clients and candidates in the private security sector.

The commitment to building strong community ties and providing specialized guidance remains a paramount objective for the firm.

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The Smart Way to Sell Your Business

October 8, 2025 0:33:05

For more than two decades, Robert Mitchell has been helping Ontario business owners navigate one of the most important decisions of their lives—selling their business. As the founder and lead advisor at Premium Mergers & Acquisitions, based in Guelph, he work hands-on with every client to maximize value, protect their legacy, and guide them through a confidential, stress-free process.

His journey began as an engineer with Procter & Gamble, later complemented by an MBA from Rutgers University in Beijing. That foundation gave him a unique perspective: the analytical rigor of engineering combined with the strategic insight of business leadership. Over the years, I’ve advised and completed sales across diverse industries—ranging from manufacturing and distribution to service and retail. Each transaction is deeply personal, and my role is to ensure owners feel confident about both the deal and the future of their business.

Beyond deal-making, Robert is passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs and giving back to the business community. Whether through speaking engagements, coaching, or supporting local initiatives, I believe entrepreneurship is a cornerstone of Canada’s economic strength—and I’m grateful to play a role in helping business owners achieve successful transitions.

At its core, his work is about people, their journeys, and ensuring the next chapter is as rewarding as the last.

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53-acre Greenfield in Vulcan, Alberta: A Healthy Longevity Village

October 6, 2025 0:30:15

In this episode of Canada’s Entrepreneur, we highlight a rare chance to acquire a 53-acre greenfield site in Vulcan, Alberta—strategically located midway between Calgary (pop. 1.68M) and Lethbridge (pop. 111K). With Direct Control zoning and a pre-approved structure plan, this property is development-ready for a mix of residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and wellness-focused uses.

Key highlights include:

Large-scale potential: Pre-approved for 300+ dwellings plus commercial, retail, and hotel opportunities.
Wellness & lifestyle destination: Resort-style hotel with wellness centre, golf course frontage, and year-round recreation.
Municipal support: $500,000 in-kind contribution and a dedicated Development Activation group to fast-track approvals.
Favorable market conditions: 0% local vacancy, need for 217+ new units, and a hotel study projecting 58–62% occupancy.
Strong economic drivers: Agriculture, renewable energy, industrial growth, tourism, and Vulcan’s unique “Star Trek Capital of Canada” brand.
Flexible terms: Offered as a share or asset sale, with long-term lease options considered.

FuturVille – the land owner, is seeking a builder–developer–investor partner to co-create a detailed development plan by Q2 2026, with construction to begin as soon as possible and no later than Q2 2028.

This is not just land — it is vision-ready for Canada’s first prototype Health & Longevity Village, designed to prove the model and scale across regions.

If you’re looking for ROI with purpose, impact, and legacy, this episode is your invitation to lead the future of wellness-driven real estate.

Click here to Schedule a Call OR Request the 53 Acre Mixed Use Development Kit

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Entrepreneur’s #1 Rule: Surround Yourself With Great People

October 3, 2025 0:30:15

Jason Morais is the co-founder and President of Covehead Bay Capital and Franchisee for Two Men and a Truck Halifax. Born and raised in PEI, he graduated from UPEI with a Business Degree and then obtained a law degree from Bond University in Australia. I returned home to PEI where I practiced at a Charlottetown firm for 3.5 years before jumping into the entrepreneurial world. I always had a passion for business and desire to get into business. I began connecting and meeting with a number of local entrepreneurs to hear their stories on how they got into business. Eventually, I partnered with two local entrepreneurs, Kevin and Stephen Murphy to form Covehead Bay Capital, with a goal on acquiring and investing in small-mid market businesses based in Atlantic Canada. Our first acquisition was the Two Men and a Truck Halifax Franchise in 2017. He is the President of Two Men and a Truck Halifax and he is also national spokesperson for the Canadian franchise network. Since acquiring Two Men and a Truck Halifax, I moved to Halifax Nova Scotia where I reside with my wife Jackie and two beautiful daughters, Morgan and Audrey.

His journey reflects a commitment to responsible growth, regional economic development, and service-driven leadership inspired by the collaborative values emphasized throughout Atlantic Canada’s business community. Drawing on principles often highlighted by organizations focused on succession planning, long-term investment, and community stewardship, he continues to apply a mindset centered on stability, trust, and sustainable expansion. In his work with Covehead Bay Capital, he embraces a philosophy rooted in thoughtful decision-making and supportive partnerships, aligning with goals that promote resilience and opportunity for small to mid-sized enterprises across the region. This approach encourages meaningful engagement with business owners, strong operational practices, and a dedication to helping Atlantic Canadian companies grow with confidence and clarity.

At Two Men and a Truck Halifax, he champions a customer-first culture defined by professionalism, care, and compassion. The franchise’s reputation for moving services that emphasize reliability, teamwork, and positive experiences mirrors his belief in treating every client with respect and delivering high-quality service from start to finish. This includes reinforcing values such as integrity, accountability, and consistent communication—core pillars that guide the company’s daily operations. With a focus on building trusted relationships, he supports a workplace environment where employees feel valued and empowered, reflecting the company’s broader commitment to creating a positive and supportive experience for both customers and team members.

His dedication to Halifax and the surrounding region is reflected in ongoing involvement with local organizations, business networks, and community projects that celebrate growth, connection, and collaboration. By cultivating partnerships and engaging with people across Nova Scotia, he supports initiatives that promote opportunity and reinforce the importance of local investment. The emphasis on community engagement also extends to creating meaningful employment, strengthening team culture, and offering dependable services that help families, homeowners, and businesses transition smoothly through important life moments.

Looking ahead, he remains committed to building on the foundations of thoughtful investment, regional growth, and exceptional service. As both an entrepreneur and leader, he aims to continue expanding opportunities within Atlantic Canada while maintaining a focus on people-centered values. His vision includes ongoing innovation, long-term relationship building, and an unwavering dedication to supporting the businesses and families that define the region’s vibrant and resilient landscape. He also remains focused on mentorship, continuous learning, and fostering growth within the community.

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Investing in a franchise does reduce entrepreneurial risk but it does not guarantee success

August 18, 2025 0:35:29

Stephan and Kimberley Lafreniere are growth-oriented and insight driven senior executive with a track record of success in developing and implementing strategies and tactics to drive profits in the retail sectors.

Stephan has held progressively senior roles within the planning, merchandising, and branding disciplines at iconic Canadian retailers including Canadian Tire Corporation, Hudson’s Bay Company, Loblaw Companies Ltd., and Sears Canada Inc. Kimberley has an equally impressive retail career after working for iconic brands like Sears, HBC, and Sobeys, loving what I do every day. Building that new program and watching the guests fall in love with it is a thrill.

In 2021 Stephan and Kimberley invested in a Schooley Mitchell franchise. Schooley Mitchell is the largest independent cost reduction consulting firm in North America, with offices from coast-to-coast in the United States and Canada. On average, they reduce essential business service expenses by 28% and have delivered over $540 million in documented savings to our clients to date.

Stephan and Kim are passionate about saving money for their clients and helping them grow their business. Schooley Mitchell delivers expertise to companies of all sizes from all industries, offering a broad range of services aimed at reducing costs and

All Schooley Mitchell fees are self-funded from the savings generated. If savings aren’t found, our clients don’t pay – a truly risk-free and mutually beneficial model.

Schooley Mitchell is strategically positioned to help businesses grow by ensuring optimal financial health and maximizing operational efficiency. The dedicated team of specialized Cost Reduction Specialists, including Stephan and Kimberley, are passionately focused on finding tangible solutions that save your business both valuable time and substantial money. They operate under the clear understanding that a client’s success is unequivocally their own success. Their proprietary approach ensures every client is consistently receiving the best essential business services at the absolute best price. This meticulous review process systematically identifies billing errors, eliminates internal redundancies, and significantly improves organizational efficiency. The network of skilled specialists leverages proprietary sophisticated software and extensive pricing databases to achieve these remarkable outcomes.

They actively maintain long-standing relationships with diverse service providers across North America. This combination of technology and established relationships allows the team to find substantial savings and monitor client accounts on an ongoing, continuous basis. This ensures that the services remain fully optimized, protecting financial advantages for the long term.

Schooley Mitchell’s commitment to results is unparalleled across the consulting industry. Their foundational work is based on a transparent, symbiotic, and mutually beneficial model. They are singularly driven by producing measurable, impactful results for their clients and maintain no ties to specific vendors or service providers.

This vital independence ensures objective and unbiased recommendations. Schooley Mitchell proudly boasts over a billion dollars in documented client savings across North America, a powerful testament to their effective methodology and network of over 350 dedicated offices. Their deep expertise covers very essential services like Telecom, Merchant Services, Small Package Shipping, Waste, and high quality Facility Supplies.

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How 2% Realty Disrupted Canada’s Market

August 11, 2025 0:23:50

Roy Almog is a Calgary‑based entrepreneur, real estate broker, and innovator. He launched his career in the telecom industry while investing in residential properties, purchasing, renovating, and renting in the Edmonton area. Frustrated by conventional real estate commissions, Roy founded 2% Realty in May 2007, offering full-service representation with a low‑flat 2 % commission. Under his leadership, the brand rapidly expanded across Canada helping other agents adopt his low‑cost, tech‑savvy, full‑service approach.

Roy is known for his hands‑on style, answering his office phones personally and staying deeply involved in day‑to‑day client needs. He actively monitors the real estate markets and leads his team in delivering high‑touch service at competitive rates.

The revolutionary concept of low-cost, high-value real estate representation is truly Forward-thinking Real Estate Since 2007! This distinctive approach fundamentally shifts the value proposition for homeowners across the nation, allowing them to Save Your Money without compromising on the essential aspects of a successful property transaction. The core principle is that Saving Made Simple! should be an accessible reality, not a complex or degraded service experience. Roy Almog’s vision established 2% Realty as a robust, 100% Canadian Owned and Operated entity, deeply committed to leveraging local market knowledge while simultaneously developing a powerful national network of dedicated real estate professionals. This remarkable framework provides home sellers with exceptional financial advantages, definitively proving that full-service representation does not have to equate to the burden of exorbitant traditional commission fees.

The proprietary model strongly emphasizes full-service representation coupled with a transformative, industry-leading flat 2% commission structure, which presents a significant and welcomed contrast to the traditional, higher rates typically prevalent across the entire real estate industry. Clients instantly recognize the substantial financial difference this innovative structure contributes to their net proceeds upon the closing of their sale. By championing this client-centric system, 2% Realty has securely positioned itself as the most innovative Realty Network in Canada, successfully attracting and retaining highly skilled agents who are equally committed to delivering measurable, tangible value to every person they represent. The comprehensive full-service package provided includes everything sellers rightfully expect from a top-tier, professional brokerage: expert professional photography, thorough and detailed comparative market analyses, sophisticated strategic pricing recommendations, skillful negotiation tactics, and consistent, clear communication throughout the duration of the entire selling process.

A crucial and non-negotiable component of the brand’s commitment to its sellers is guaranteeing unparalleled market visibility and reach. Every property listed with the brokerage automatically receives Maximum Exposure On REALTOR.CA and Across Social Media Channels, thereby ensuring that the largest number of potential buyers, whether they are local, national, or international, are fully aware of the listing and its attractive features. This strategic, tech-savvy exposure is absolutely vital for successfully driving significant buyer interest and, ultimately, securing the best possible sales price in the most efficient timeframe. The integration of advanced, cutting-edge technology allows the entire operating network to function with unparalleled efficiency and transparency, directly reinforcing the sustainable low-cost business structure while always maintaining a superior, high-touch level of full-service delivery for all clients. This unwavering dedication to maximizing exposure is an integral part of the service commitment to every client who entrusts their highly valuable property sale to the 2% Realty brokerage.

Furthermore, the dedicated emphasis on providing genuine, deep expertise is always paramount to the company’s mission. Clients benefit immensely from the assurance that they will consistently Get Expert Advice From Real People, experienced REALTORS® who are thoroughly versed in complex local and national market dynamics. These dedicated professionals uphold the strict full-service mandate in every interaction, providing personalized, expert support from the initial consultation all the way through to the successful final closing procedures.

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Embracing an adaptive leadership style

July 29, 2025 0:22:42

Julie Lemieux brings 25 years of strategic business experience to Triple Point, where she is building a high-performing team and positioning the Fischells Salt Dome as central to Newfoundland’s Clean Energy Hub. She has led organizations through financial restructuring, public market transitions and complex stakeholder environments, with deep expertise in governance, investment and regulation for small-cap companies.

Triple Point Resources Ltd. (TPR) is focused on large-scale clean energy underground storage to advance the development of renewable energy solutions and accelerate the transition to net zero, along with the exploration and development of its mineral assets, including the Fischells Salt Dome. At the forefront of this revolution, Triple Point’s groundbreaking development of the Fischells Salt Dome is set to become the largest clean energy storage facility on North America’s East Coast.

The Company is proceeding with initial environmental and exploration permits, engineering studies, market feasibility, and discussions with potential partners. Triple Point is charting an innovative path in the energy sector with its plans to develop salt caverns for dual purposes: supporting the local grid through a compressed air energy storage (CAES) project and providing hydrogen storage for increased export capacity. By developing its first cavern specifically for CAES, Triple Point is contributing to a more resilient and flexible energy infrastructure.

This technology is critical for managing energy supply and demand, providing a buffer against grid irregularities and fluctuations in production and distribution. This initiative will utilise the natural geological salt caverns to store compressed air, which can be released to generate electricity. The ability to store and release energy on demand enhances grid stability and reliability, making renewable energy sources more viable and attractive.

The Fischells Salt Dome is described as the largest proven salt dome on the east coast of North America. It is projected as 5.2 kilometres in length and 4.5 kilometres in width, with a depth from 1.8 to two kilometres. The massive Gulf Coast Style salt dome, different from common bedded salt formations, offers potential to store more than 35 million cubic meters, or the equivalent of 180,000 tonnes of hydrogen. This makes the Fischell asset much larger than expected and capable of storing all the energy from projects currently proposed by Newfoundland and Labrador’s wind energy industry. The company believes this project is Canada’s answer to the question of how renewable resources can be turned into secure bankable energy for decades to come.

The significant storage capabilities of Fischells not only enhance supply reliability but also contribute to stabilising prices and reducing risks associated with market fluctuations. This reliability is essential for the financial viability of transitioning to a hydrogen-based economy, as it provides a more predictable environment for off-takers to commit to long-term contracts and investments. The Fischells Salt Dome allows for the reduction of the environmental footprint for hydrogen storage.

Salt caverns are sustainable, efficient, and safe, having been used around the world for more than 60 years. Conscious of local concerns, the company plans to work with local communities to develop them over time. The confirmation of Fischell’s impressive potential storage capacity is a game changer for wind project viability and sets a new standard for energy storage in the region. This milestone further solidifies Triple Point’s position as a leader in advancing clean-energy solutions in Newfoundland and Labrador. The company is committed to establishing long-term relationships and sustainable economic development. TPR is well positioned to make a significant impact on the Western Newfoundland future clean energy hub. The company is committed to working closely with local and Indigenous communities as well as provincial stakeholders to maximize economic opportunities and minimize potential environmental effects associated with the dome’s development.

Our primary objective is to establish robust and safe infrastructure for green hydrogen, while prioritizing the environment and sustainability. Triple Point is leveraging the Fischells Salt Dome, a rare geological asset on the East Coast of North America, to provide a reliable, long-duration energy storage system that stabilizes the grid, supports renewable energy integration, and attracts new industries. The project is not just a technical achievement but also a critical enabler for the transition to a greener, more sustainable energy future. The hydrogen economy will happen with the economy of scale.

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Local real estate expertise with a global reach

July 22, 2025 0:21:50

David Wallach began his career in Canadian commercial real estate. He was later invited to join a group of senior negotiators who bought Torode real estate brokerage in 2001.

In 2003, David assumed the leadership role of President, and in 2004, the brokerage was rebranded under the name Barclay Street Real Estate. He is also President and Founder of Triumph Real Estate Investment Fund.

In a few short years, David has made strides in growing Barclay Street locally and internationally. In 2007, David added Property Management to Barclay Street’s portfolio of services and the division has grown dramatically in the last few years with properties throughout Alberta, managing today about 5 million Sq. Ft. To expand Barclay Street’s national and global reach, David formed a partnership in 2011 with TCN Worldwide, a real estate services organisation that serves more than 200 markets globally.

As a member of TCN Worldwide, Barclay Street has the ability to service their customers on a local and international level through a network of over 1200 commercial real estate firms. Between 2012 and 2019, David served as a board member with TCN Worldwide, bringing his commercial real estate knowledge to the international stage. After a short break, he re-joined TCN Worldwide as a board member in September 2022.

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The entrepreneurial spirit is in her blood

July 10, 2025 0:19:40

Christine Buhr is a Calgary-based entrepreneur and community builder dedicated to creating innovative wellness and entertainment experiences. As the Calgary franchisee for FS8, a next-generation fitness concept, Christine is focused on expanding its unique blend of movement, mindfulness, and community across the city. She’s also preparing to bring Vaura Pilates to market in the future.

]With over 15 years in the family entertainment and retail industries, including operating Shakers Family Fun Centre and working with brands like The Body Shop, Christine has launched and scaled multiple ventures. She previously hosted The 3rd Degree Podcast and The Weekly LBX Show, spotlighting trends and leaders in the experience economy. Her work has been featured in Maclean’s, The Calgary Herald, Business in Calgary, and Fun World. Christine earned her Entrepreneurial Masters Certificate at MIT’s Endicott House and believes that experiences, whether in wellness, business, or community are the true currency of the future.

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