The founders, leaders and teams who have shared their stories on Beaver Tales. Real people, building real things — often the harder way.
Founder, agoy
Howard founded agoy in 1999 with a clear vision: yoga products built on environmental conviction, not compromise. Over a career of building with intent, he stayed true to eco-values the market hadn't fully caught up with yet. Simple design, traceable materials, quality over quantity — not because it was easy, but because it was right.
Co-owner, Ocean Optometry & Miller Optometry
Scottish-trained optometrist Euan moved his family to Halifax, Nova Scotia, to build a different kind of independent practice. Through Ocean Optometry and Miller Optometry, he and his partners resist consolidation by focusing on craft, thoughtful customer journeys, mentorship and independent European eyewear — proving smaller practices can thrive without competing on price.
Founder, Think Productive · Author & Keynote Speaker
Graham founded Think Productive in 2009 and is the author of six books, including KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work. His work connects kindness with trust, psychological safety and performance. In this episode, he talks about building on his own terms, why kindness is different from niceness, the power of deep listening, and why a business does not always need to chase infinite scale.
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