Blog
With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, Kris Thorkelson has been rewarded by getting to help people access the goods and services that they need. As someone who has overcome the challenges it takes to build a successful company, this blog serves as a reflection of Kris’s own experiences as a leader in business.
Focusing on Service – Why It’s Smart in Any Industry
Kris Thorkelson examines why focusing on delivering strong customer service is so important in today’s business world, regardless of the industry one is in.
How to Rise Above Failure on the Road to Success
Every entrepreneur—actually every human I know—is afraid of failure at some point or in certain situations. Any time we step out of our comfort zones, we face fear head on. For business people in particular, our identities can become so enmeshed with our...
Running a Successful Business – What My Experience Has Taught Me
Learning how to run a successful business has been one of the biggest challenges of my life. I’ve gone from owning a chain of pharmacies in Winnipeg to running an online pharmacy, which acquired brand name and generic drugs from around the world and sold...
Reflecting on My Own Experience as an Entrepreneur
If you want to be an entrepreneur and a leader in your community, it’s important to develop some key habits. I started my own pharmacy business when I was still in school and developed a vision of what I wanted out of life. Just imagine that you have no...
Heritage buildings are the heart of every community
Large cities like Winnipeg are made up of smaller boroughs that are communities in themselves, and their long-time residents define themselves by where they live. Heritage buildings are like that, too. They are a monument to a neighbourhood’s local history and...
Running an Organization With Your Community in Mind: Why It Matters
From my experience, volunteering, gaining feedback and appreciating the community around you is extremely important when building a business. In many ways, the members of your local community can become your biggest advocates and supporters when your business is just...