MISTIC Business Coaching Services

Do you need assistance with:

• Discussing alternatives and options
• Identifying your primary need and your next steps
• Business start-up and growth
• Developing or updating your business plan
• Information about programs, grants and services for research and development
• Identifying the gains and risks of exporting and linking to export markets
• Assistance with human resource issues
• Partnering with other businesses within the region

Ron McLeod: (Mid-Island region)
Email: rmcleod@mistic.bc.ca
Phone: 250-245-1263
Ron has 30+ years experience working with small and medium sized Canadian companies in start up situations, expansions into new products and new markets, and in seeking new technologies, joint venture partners and outside investment. He has a good grasp of the services available to help small business from other service providers, so is practiced in being a business mentor and coach, with past exposure to hundreds of firms in all sectors of the economy from traditional manufacturing to high technology based product and service providers.

Dudley Freeman: (Mid-Island region)
Email: dfreeman@mistic.bc.ca
Phone: 250-240-6677
Dudley has vast business experience working with companies which were heavily involved in growth and acquisitions. He has enjoyed working with entrepreneurs to create and grow their businesses in his capacity as a Self Employment program officer. Dudley ’s clients at MISTIC will benefit from his specialized focus in creating financial projections and business plans for entrepreneurs requiring bank or investor financing. Other areas of expertise include performing business analysis and valuation in order to assist vendors and purchasers in the sale or purchase of a business and designing and setting up small business accounting systems and training owners and staff in order to facilitate the decision making process.

Gord Woodward: (Mid & North Island region)
Email: gwoodward@mistic.bc.ca
Phone: 250-751-2797
Since founding his consulting company in 1994, Gord Woodward has worked with more than 1,200 people in the central Island area in the business plan development and operations phases, providing one-on-one coaching, training and analysis. His clients include small and medium businesses, government agencies, corporations and non-profit agencies such as Community Futures Development Association. Gord's specific focus is marketing, and his clients enjoy a strong record of success in connecting with their customers. Gord was formerly a director of a web-based technology firm. He also comes from a media background, serving as editor of publications across the Island, which provides him with an extensive network of media contacts that is beneficial to clients.

Phone: 250-702-4902
Arnold spent 27 years in the Provincial Government working with businesses and communities through economic development related ministries. He also has credit lending experience after spending 15 years in banking. As well, he owns three active businesses, so is experienced in the challenges of entrepreneurship. Arnold brings credit analysis, sourcing financing, business planning and mentoring skills to the table.

David McCallum: (Coastal British Columbia)
Email: dmccallum@mistic.bc.ca
Phone: 250-668-6387
David has worked in marine tourism as both a SCUBA and fishing charter guide, in coastal resource planning as a research project manager, and in international yachting events as a principal race officer.  In addition, he has consulted to the outdoor recreation, forestry, and aquaculture industry sectors.  In 2006, David completed his Master’s Degree, which examined potential compatibilities between the shellfish farming industry and marine conservation initiatives.  This immediately led to his employment at the BC Shellfish Growers Association where, as Research & Development Coordinator, he represented on scientific committees, assisted farmers with technical information and new business opportunities, and conducted communications on behalf of the industry as a whole.  Currently David offers clients a range of advice on potential funding, business development, and training opportunities.

John Boudreau: (Mid & North Island Region)
Email: jboudreau@mistic.bc.ca
Phone: 250-585-3170
John has over 25 years of proven experience as a results driven sales strategist with demonstrated success driving multimillion dollar revenue growth. He has provided visionary sales management and leadership for small, medium and large companies in highly competitive markets in all sectors of the economy, including high technology, government, manufacturing, service, international consumer and business, distribution and many more. He has a solid track record in securing customer loyalty and forging strong relationships with business partners. John’s excellent Mentoring and Coaching skills, combined with his business acumen and innate leadership abilities, have allowed him to recruit, build and retain top performing teams.