Building Manitoba Podcast
The Building Manitoba Podcast is a non-partisan podcast for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community builders who care about creating something that lasts.
Hosted by Nathan Maertins, the show features candid, long-form conversations with founders, CEOs, operators, and public-sector leaders shaping Manitoba’s economy. Each episode looks beyond surface-level success to explore the decisions, trade-offs, and systems behind real growth.
The conversations are grounded in experience while looking to the future, encouraging listeners to think bigger about leadership, investment, and the opportunities in our province. Nathan helps translate complex ideas into practical insights that can be applied in real organizations and communities.
New episodes are released bi-weekly.
Building Manitoba Podcast
Scaling Fast—Without Losing What Works
Ryan Klassen, CEO of Valley Fiber, shares what scaling a province-wide infrastructure business really demands—and why successful growth often requires rebuilding systems without losing culture, quality, or momentum. Drawing on Valley Fiber's rapid expansion across Manitoba, Ryan offers practical insights on leadership, execution, and scaling with intention.
Building Manitoba is a podcast for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community builders who care about creating something that lasts. Hosted by Nathan Maertins, the show explores the decisions, trade-offs, and systems behind real growth in Manitoba.