What does it take to build a high-growth company in an industry where execution, service, and trust matter every day?

In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, John Wilson sits down with Matthew Crimi, President & CEO of Canada Welding Supply, to discuss the leadership lessons he's learned while growing one of Canada's leading welding and industrial supply companies.

Matt shares how his background in the skilled trades shaped his leadership style, why empowering people is essential for growth, and how leaders can balance technology and AI adoption without losing the human connection that customers value most. He also explains the importance of finding the right customers, building a strong culture, and learning to work on the business instead of in it.

Whether you're leading a trades business, scaling an e-commerce company, or building a high-performance team, this conversation offers practical insights on leadership, growth, and long-term success.

What does it really take to scale a business without losing what made it special in the first place?

In this episode of CEO Global Network Podcast, John Wilson sits down with Blair Hyslop, Co-CEO and Co-Owner of Mrs. Dunster’s Bakery, to unpack the realities of growth, leadership, and building a resilient company in today’s environment.

Blair shares hard-earned lessons from growing a family business at 20%+ annually, including the difficult decisions leaders face as companies scale, why great people don’t always scale with the business, and what actually builds a strong brand in a crowded market.

The conversation also dives into one of the most misunderstood issues in Canada today: labour and immigration. Blair offers a clear, on-the-ground perspective on why Atlantic Canada doesn’t have a labour surplus and what leaders across the country are getting wrong.

From leadership discipline to entrepreneurship lessons he wishes he learned earlier, this is a practical, no-fluff conversation for CEOs and executives navigating growth, complexity, and change.

What if most workplace accidents are not caused by people, but by broken systems?

In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, John Wilson sits down with Kevin Brown to unpack the truth about workplace safety, leadership accountability, and why smart organizations turn safety into a competitive advantage.

Kevin shares lessons from investigating hundreds of serious incidents, explains why compliance alone is not enough, and outlines how CEOs can build safer, stronger, more profitable companies.

They also discuss why Canada needs a unified national safety framework and what that could unlock for businesses and workers alike.

If you lead people, run operations, or care about building a high-performing culture, this episode is packed with practical insight.