Elaine's Kitchen Table Podcast | The Business Of Real Life | Lessons For Success In Business And Parenting

In part 1 of my interview with Kevin O'Leary - of Shark Tank, Dragons' Den, CNBC, etc. - brilliant business mind and investor in Easy Daysies, he talks about how female CEO's are bringing home the bacon (and why), what makes him put his "soldiers" (dollars) to war, the similarities and differences between parenting and running a business, what he gets done before noon every day. A must listen!

Ever have Mom guilt? No? Then you are probably not a Mom! Elaine talks with Michele, Linda and Petra, a group with 11 kids between them, about their experiences with Mom guilt, and how we can help each other to get over it, because guess what? Life is imperfect!

This is Part 2 of my interview with Jim Treliving, billion-dollar businessman, owner of Boston Pizza, and original Dragon on Dragons' Den (Canadian version of Shark Tank), and investor in Easy Daysies. He talks about his opinion of failure, personal advice he got from Warren Buffett, how his little Irish Grandma mentored him, how he reads people, who would play him in the movie of his life, and much more!

Does the thought of running a business with your spouse give you the warm fuzzies or chills?  Elaine and Ron discuss their experiences working together on Easy Daysies, and give their formula for you to L.O.V.E. being in business together!

In his first ever podcast interview, Jim Treliving, owner of Boston Pizza and several other businesses, original Dragon on Dragons' Den, and investor in Elaine's company Easy Daysies, talks about going from police officer to head of a billion dollar business, and talks passionately about giving back to the community!

In this 3-part series, we recount our journey with Easy Daysies to the Dragons’ Den (the Canadian version of Shark Tank). This episode is about what happens after the taping of the show – signing the deal, the airing of the show, and all the craziness that surrounds it!  Hopefully this will provide motivation and inspiration to anyone who is thinking about applying for a business reality TV show. Find Elaine’s Kitchen Table on Twitter @chatwithelaine, and Facebook @elaineskitchentable. And you can find Easy Daysies online at www.easydaysies.com Be sure to check out the Show Notes page (www.elaineskitchentable.com/013) for your free guide with 11 steps on How To Get on Dragons' Den or Shark Tank!

In this 3-part series, we recount our journey with Easy Daysies to the Dragons’ Den (the Canadian version of Shark Tank). This episode is about the taping of the show - there's a little more going on than you see on TV! Hopefully this will provide motivation and inspiration to anyone who is thinking about applying for a business reality TV show. Find Elaine’s Kitchen Table on Twitter @chatwithelaine, and Facebook @elaineskitchentable. And you can find Easy Daysies online at www.easydaysies.com

In this 3-part series, we recount our journey with Easy Daysies to the Dragons' Den (the Canadian version of Shark Tank). This episode is all about the auditions, probably the most nerve-wracking part of the whole journey! Hopefully this will provide motivation and inspiration to anyone who is thinking about applying for a business reality TV show. Find Elaine's Kitchen Table on Twitter @chatwithelaine, and Facebook @elaineskitchentable.

I get asked this question a LOT - how did you get the idea for Easy Daysies and become an entrepreneur off the kitchen table?  Well, here is the (short and sweet) answer!

Elaine chats with parenting expert and award-winning author Debbie Pokornik of www.empoweringnrg.com about the touchy ("He's touching me!") subject of sibling rivalry. After hearing this, you will actually want your kids to have a disagreement so you can use these awesome proactive techniques to make your life easier!

Pamela Martin was a trailblazing mom in business, becoming among other things the first female news anchor in BC (there are lots now!). She talks about the need to dream big and go for it - you will love the story of how she "accidentally" got her first news job!

Join Elaine and our 3 awesome mom guests who discuss the pros and cons of having their children in French Immersion, or any specialized school program. Please do give your feedback, on Twitter @chatwithelaine, on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/elaineskitchentable, or at www.elaineskitchentable.com.

Maria Locker, CEO of Mompreneurs Showcase Group, shares what it takes to perform the balancing act to become a Mompreneur of distinction.

Why do female-owned businesses in many industries statistically survive longer? Perhaps more women know what is at the heart of their business - why they do what they do, and what the purpose of their business is.  If you know the H.E.A.R.T. of your business, you will help more people, and your business will grow!

Who better to share tips about success in business and parenting than Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel's Labels.  Hint: Don't sweat the small stuff! Julie has become a friend and inspiration since I had the pleasure of meeting her. www.elaineskitchentable.com Find us on Twitter @chatwithelaine, and www.facebook.com/elaineskitchentable

Elaine and her husband Ron discuss the merits of screen time for children and its effect on communication. They also provide tips for limiting screen time, and resources for "good" screen time.

Whether you have built a business you want to sell, are just considering starting your own business, or are selling for home parties, you must be able to deliver the "perfect pitch" if you are to successfully sell.  Elaine breaks down the 5 "must-dos" and gives 5 important tips to help you deliver your best pitch ever!

Here are 6 powerful business tips I picked up at a recent conference, from amazing speakers like Jack Canfield, the Chicken Soup For The Soul guy, and Thomas Bahler, a musician who worked with Elvis!

This is a quick "about-me" about Elaine, CEO and Founder of Easy Daysies Ltd., and what you can expect from this inspirational, motivational and especially practical podcast! Elaine Tan Comeau, founder of Easy Daysies (www.easydaysies.com, a favorite winning pitch on Dragons' Den, Canada's Shark Tank), Mom of 3, wife, foodie, traveler, adventurer, loves a good movie and the feel of new books, school teacher, forever learner, writer, speaker, and Mompreneur of the Year in Canada, talks to you about the business of real life, success as an entrepreneur and parenting, advice from people like Julie Cole and Jack Canfield all straight from the kitchen table - where it started for her and where it can start for you!