Jonathan Wener is proof that nice guys don't finish last. The founder of Canderel, which has developed over 80 million square feet throughout Canada, has a reputation for being one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. In this episode of Big Shot, you'll discover how his bold decisions at 25 turned a $10,000 loan into more than $15 billion, how he always used kindness to create opportunity, and how he approached objections and adversity in his career.

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In This Episode, We Cover:

(00:00) Welcome to Big Shot and our guest Jonathan Wener

(03:40) How Jonathan created $1M in value by 17

(09:05) Where Jonathan’s hard work ethic comes from

(11:45) How Jonathan bought the Student Union building and got the mayor’s attention

(14:38) Integrity over revenue

(20:30) Jonathan’s first deal with $5,000 in his bank account

(29:01) What made Jonathan quit his job overnight and start his own business

(36:17) A story around building a strong business relationship

(43:18) The incredible Royal Trust story

(52:00) The importance of giving back and philanthropy

(55:28) Jonathan’s most significant lessons in life

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Referenced:

Canderel: https://canderel.com/ 

Défi Canderel: https://deficanderel.com/