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On this episode of the Sell Me This Podcast, host Keith Daser talks with Denise Baril, founder of The Grant Sherpa. The conversation explores the importance of community, the necessity of struggle, and the value of real human connection in both business and personal growth.
Denise shares stories from her journey supporting organizations through grants and funding opportunities, and explains why challenges often create the clarity and momentum leaders need. They also dig into how connection fuels resilience, and why strong communities are the backbone of meaningful progress.
Whether you are building a business, leading a team, or navigating a season of change, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how community and perseverance shape long-term success.
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If you believe you deserve more from your technology partnerships – connect with the team at:
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Sell Me This Podcast is brought to you by the team at Deliver Digital, a Calgary-based consulting organization that guides progressive companies through the selection, implementation, and governance of key technology partnerships. Their work is transforming the technology solution and software provider landscape by helping organizations reduce costs and duplication, enhance vendor alignment, and establish sustainable operating models that empower digital progress.
This episode of the Sell Me This Podcast was expertly edited, filmed, and produced by Laila Hobbs and Bretten Roissl of Social Launch Labs, who deliver top-tier storytelling and technical excellence. A special thanks to the entire team for their dedication to crafting compelling content that engages, connects, and inspires.
Find the team at Social Launch Labs at:
www.sociallaunchlabs.com

Sell Me This Podcast is brought to you by the team at Deliver Digital, a Calgary-based consulting organization that guides progressive companies through the selection, implementation, and governance of key technology partnerships. Their work is transforming the technology solution and software provider landscape by helping organizations reduce costs and duplication, enhance vendor alignment, and establish sustainable operating models that empower digital progress.
If you believe you deserve more from your technology partnerships – connect with the team at:
www.deliverdigital.ca
This episode of Sell Me This Podcast was expertly edited, filmed, and produced by Laila Hobbs and Bretten Roissl of Social Launch Labs, who deliver top-tier storytelling and technical excellence. A special thanks to the entire team for their dedication to crafting compelling content that engages, connects, and inspires.
Find the team at Social Launch Labs at:
www.sociallaunchlabs.com

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Chapters

1. Welcome & Why Community Matters (00:00:00)

2. Denise’s Path To The Grant Sherpa (00:01:43)

3. Why Grants Feel Hard And How To Start (00:02:52)

4. Tools To Find Funding Without Burnout (00:05:16)

5. Calgary’s Secret Sauce: Radical Generosity (00:06:33)

6. Translating Tech And Money Narratives (00:09:45)

7. AI Is A Tool, Not A Strategy (00:12:03)

8. Change Management Before Choosing Software (00:15:10)

9. Funding Foundations And Founder Stress (00:18:10)

10. Recovery, Meditation, And Reframing (00:21:12)

11. Abundance, Sleep, And Safe Spaces (00:24:05)

12. Loneliness, Work From Home, And Belonging (00:27:00)

13. Hiking, Family, And Everyday Inspiration (00:30:00)

14. Serendipity, Signals, And Pivots (00:33:10)

15. The Long Game Behind “Overnight” Wins (00:36:20)

16. Building Your Circle Of Five (00:39:10)

17. How To Show Up In The Ecosystem (00:42:00)

18. Events, Intros, And Volunteering (00:45:00)

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