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Hustle & Grind

Hustle & Grind

By: Ryan Beliveau and Scott Wain
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Hustle and Grind is a storytelling‑driven business podcast highlighting the entrepreneurs, innovators, and small‑business leaders shaping the future of London, Ontario’s local business ecosystem. Hosts Ryan Beliveau and Scott Wain sit down with founders, creators, trades professionals, and community builders who have turned ideas into impact and hard work into thriving enterprises across Southwestern Ontario.

Each conversation dives deep into the realities of entrepreneurship—starting from scratch, navigating uncertainty, managing growth, building resilient teams, and staying motivated through the grind. Ryan and Scott explore the lessons learned on the shop floor, in the boardroom, behind the camera, and on the front lines of local business. Guests share candid stories about risk, failure, breakthrough moments, and the mindset shifts that helped them push forward when the path wasn’t easy.

Whether it’s a small‑business owner scaling operations, a startup founder carving out a new market, a trades expert transforming skill into opportunity, or a creator turning passion into a sustainable career, Hustle and Grind showcases the people driving London’s economic momentum and community culture. Their experiences offer practical insights, real‑world strategies, and the kind of inspiration that only comes from those who’ve lived the entrepreneurial journey firsthand.

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a current business owner, or someone who loves authentic conversations about leadership, growth, and the realities of building something meaningful, this podcast delivers motivation and actionable wisdom rooted in the spirit of local hustle.

Real people. Real challenges. Real London grit. Tune in and learn from the leaders shaping the region’s business landscape—one grind at a time.

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Episodes
  • Rokhsana Sarvian | The Hustle and Grind Podcast | Ep. 42
    Jul 13 2026

    The wildest part of this episode? Rokhsana didn’t set out to build a natural‑skincare empire… she just got pissed off. She saw an industry full of toxic ingredients, fake “natural” labels, and giant corporations greenwashing their way into consumers’ wallets — and decided she wasn’t having it.

    What started as a few homemade products in her basement turned into a full‑blown movement. No funding. No roadmap. Just obsession, grit, and a community that showed up even when her shop was hidden in a sketchy warehouse with zero signage.

    This conversation is a masterclass in how real businesses are built: not from perfect plans, but from frustration, curiosity, and a refusal to accept the status quo. Rokhsana breaks down the early days, the grind, the festivals, the collaborations, the accidental virality, and the moment she realized she had created something people were hungry for.

    If you’ve ever wondered how a tiny idea becomes a city‑wide brand — or how to turn passion into something people line up for — this episode hits hard. It’s raw, honest, and full of the kind of entrepreneurial chaos that never makes it into business textbooks.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Jake VanDamme | The Hustle and Grind Podcast - Ep. 41
    Jul 6 2026

    The wildest part of this episode isn’t that a 23‑year‑old built a landscaping business from a Ford Ranger and a borrowed trailer. It’s that he did it with zero fluff, zero ego, and a mindset most entrepreneurs don’t figure out until their 40s.

    Jake Van Damme didn’t wait for permission. He didn’t wait for a “perfect plan.” He didn’t wait for capital. He went broke‑as‑hell, bought mulch he could barely afford, and bet on himself. And it worked—because he understood something most people miss: trust is the real currency. Grass‑cutting is just the foot in the door.

    This conversation goes deep into the stuff entrepreneurs pretend they’ve mastered: fear of failure, balance, burnout, working with friends, managing growth without blowing up your life, and the difference between running a business and running yourself into the ground. Jake’s honesty about the grind—missing cottage weekends, learning to say no, realizing he doesn’t want a 5‑crew empire—is the kind of clarity founders spend decades chasing.

    And then there’s the content game. Jake straps on Meta glasses, films raw day‑in‑the‑life clips, and accidentally creates the most addictive landscaping content you’ve ever seen. No scripts. No strategy decks. Just documenting the grind. It’s the perfect example of how authenticity beats “marketing” every single time.

    If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re too young, too late, too inexperienced, or too scared to start—this episode will punch you in the chest. Because Jake proves the only real requirement is deciding to go.

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    51 mins
  • Cameron Usher | The Hustle and Grind Podcast - Ep. 40
    Jun 22 2026

    On this episode of the Hustle & Grind Podcast, we're joined by one of our youngest guests ever, but don't let his age fool you. At just 20 years old, Cameron Usher has already built an impressive business with Crushers Demolition, proving that entrepreneurship isn't about age—it's about mindset, work ethic, and execution. Cameron's story is one of taking opportunities, earning trust, and delivering results. Early on, people took a chance on him, and through hard work, reliability, and a willingness to outwork the competition, he absolutely crushed it. What stands out most isn't just the growth of his company, but his ability to build relationships. He understands something many business owners take years to learn: people do business with people they know, like, and trust. What's fascinating is that the signs were there long before Crushers Demolition existed. From buying chicken burgers at school and selling them for a profit, to spending more time talking to people than his teachers probably would have preferred, Cameron was developing entrepreneurial instincts and communication skills from an early age. Looking back, those conversations helped shape a young man who can connect with almost anyone—a skill that has become a major driver of his success. In this episode, we dive into the realities of building a business at such a young age. We talk about the wins, the lessons, the pressure of making payroll, the responsibility that comes with leading a team, and the challenges that most people never see behind the scenes. Cameron shares some hilarious stories, valuable insights, and a refreshingly honest look at what it takes to grow a business when most people your age are still trying to figure out what they want to do. This is an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, communication, relationship-building, and the power of betting on yourself. Whether you're a young entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or someone with a dream you're thinking about pursuing, you're going to get a lot out of this one. Please welcome Cameron Usher of Crushers Demolition.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
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