Managing Competition - LEVELUP in 5
Unlock Your Next Level of Success in Just 5 Minutes!
This week on LEVELUP in 5 with Gary Mauris, we sit down with Jim Treliving—Co-Founder of Boston Pizza and Dragons’ Den star—for a straight-talking conversation on competition, leadership, and building an enduring brand.
Jim reveals how his mindset on competition shaped his success, from opening his very first pizza shop in Penticton to leading a national franchise powerhouse. Rather than tearing down rivals, he shows how using competition as motivation can sharpen your edge and inspire growth.
🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Video
Compete to Be Better: Why seeing competitors as fuel—rather than enemies—drives long-term success.
Play Your Own Game: How Jim avoided the “race to the bottom” on price by focusing on quality, experience, and innovation.
Lead by Example: The lessons he instills in franchisees to raise their game and take pride in every community they serve.
Gary Mauris, Co-Founder & CEO of Dominion Lending Centres, hosts this insightful conversation that will challenge you to rethink how you view competition and sharpen your approach to business.
👉 Ready to LEVELUP? Discover how to turn rivalry into your greatest advantage—and unlock your edge—in just 5 minutes. Let’s go!
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Managing Competition - LEVELUP in 5
Unlock Your Next Level of Success in Just 5 Minutes!
This week on LEVELUP in 5 with Gary Mauris, we sit down with Jim Treliving—Co-Founder of Boston Pizza and Dragons’ Den star—for a straight-talking conversation on competition, leadership, and building an enduring brand.
Jim reveals how his mindset on competition shaped his success, from opening his very first pizza shop in Penticton to leading a national franchise powerhouse. Rather than tearing down rivals, he shows how using competition as motivation can sharpen your edge and inspire growth.
🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Video
Compete to Be Better: Why seeing competitors as fuel—rather than enemies—drives long-term success.
Play Your Own Game: How Jim avoided the “race to the bottom” on price by focusing on quality, experience, and innovation.
Lead by Example: The lessons he instills in franchisees to raise their game and take pride in every community they serve.
Gary Mauris, Co-Founder & CEO of Dominion Lending Centres, hosts this insightful conversation that will challenge you to rethink how you view competition and sharpen your approach to business.
👉 Ready to LEVELUP? Discover how to turn rivalry into your greatest advantage—and unlock your edge—in just 5 minutes. Let’s go!
About gary Mauris
Gary Mauris is a visionary entrepreneur, dynamic speaker, and the Co-Founder & CEO of Dominion Lending Centres Group (DLCG).
With a track record of building companies worth hundred of millions of dollars, Gary is passionate about helping brokers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders unlock their potential and achieve extraordinary success.
Known for his relentless drive, innovative thinking, and inspiring leadership, Gary brings decades of experience and actionable insights to those ready to take their business to the next level. Through his LEVELUP in 5 series, Gary shares his strategies to help you grow, lead, and thrive in today’s competitive market.
