WEYBURN on the rise

Weyburn

Q: What’s the best piece of career or life advice you have ever gotten?

A: “I try to base my entire life on the idea that you should expect nothing and appreciate everything, and I apply that to business as well. Real estate is a very competitive industry. When somebody chooses to call on me to help them buy

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in business and our community taking their professions to the next level or sell a property, I owe them the best version of myself.”

Q: What’s your favourite thing about living in Weyburn?

A: “Have you ever had a situation happen in your life and you try to tell the story to someone after it happens? When you try to tell the story, you realize “you just had to be there.” That’s how I feel about Weyburn. If you’ve lived here, you know why it’s great. Most people don’t lock their doors, everyone chips in to help out their neighbours and everyone has a second job as a community member.”

Brett Anderson Southern Glassworks

Q: What’s the best piece of career or life advice you have ever gotten?

A: “The best advice I have ever got was from my dad. He said ‘don’t come to me with problems, come to me with solutions.’ It forced me to step up and solve problems which ultimately gave me more confidence.”

Q: What motivates you in your career?

A: “I’m motivated by everything. I’m motivated to grow and expand the business. I’m motivated to make my product stand out over my competitors. I’m motivated to keep making improvements in our manufacturing process so we can be more profitable. My biggest motivator would be my kids though. If I’m lucky one day maybe they will want to be a part of this business.” or music teacher, to the local business people that volunteer in community based organization and sports, to the stranger that stops to lend a hand when you have a flat tire. There is a sense of support among the community that is special to Weyburn.”

Q: What motivates you in your career?

A: “I am driven by my clients and team at our law firm. I have the opportunity to work alongside highly motivated individuals that I see every day taking pride in their work. It is also incredible watching my clients thrive. Whether it is expanding the family farm or opening a new local business it is extremely inspiring to see so many talented clients in our community.”

Mike Onstad Weyburn Security

Q: What is the best piece of career or life advice you have ever gotten?

A: “In your career, focus on doing your job to the best of your ability with each and every client, the rest will fall into place.”

Q: What motivates you in your career?

Q: What is the best piece of career or life advice you have ever gotten?

A: “Work hard, even when no one is looking.”

Q: What motivates you in your career?

A: “The opportunity to grow the business and work towards a third generation.”

Grant Jensen Against the Grain Carpentry

Q: What makes Weyburn special?

A: “You see people you know wherever you go. There are so many opportunities in Weyburn for our children. You get the big city options with the small town atmosphere.”

Q: What is your favourite thing to do in your spare time?

Steve Schuck Schuck Law Firm

Q: What makes Weyburn special?

A: “When I think of our community, I reflect on how everyone works together to give back to the community. From popping into a local grocery store and running into a former schoolteacher

A: “We spend our winters at the rink (I coach hockey) and at Nickle Lake or Mainprize ice fishing. I also play rec hockey with a lot of other men in the community. In spring, it’s ball and soccer season, and I coach ball. Summers are for camping and being outdoors at our acreage and fishing. Fall is hunting season and hockey/ school is starting up again.”

A: “The opportunity to help ease a client’s mind by providing sound financial advice and helping them plan for their future— whether that means retirement or reaching savings goals. It brings me joy to be able to help a client grow their wealth and make a personal connection with each one.”

Ryan Skjerdal Vortex Plumbing & Heating and Megadry

Q: What is the best piece of career or life advice you have ever gotten?

A: “The best piece of career and life advice I’ve ever received is to ‘focus on providing value and building strong relationships’.”

Q: What motivates you in your career?

A: “What truly motivates me in business is the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives while fostering a positive work environment for my team.”

Brody Ward