Get comfortable being uncomfortable!
Get uncomfortable, get inspired – how Mike McDermott sparked community play.
What happens when a man from the oil industry decides to build a playground?
You get Mike McDermott, founder of PlayEnvy, and one of the most passionate community builders in Canada. His first playground project earned him heartfelt thanks from every child at the school — and sparked a mission to design spaces that inspire play for years to come.
He’s proof that when you get comfortable being uncomfortable and surround yourself with the right people, great things happen.
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00:30 - Introduction
01:30 - Tell us about your business
05:51 - Why the oilfield?
07:13 - Entrepreneur
09:12 - Attraction of playgrounds?
12:27 - Authenticity
13:37 - Where does that come from?
15:44 - The move to Playworld
18:13 - What shone for you?
19:27 - How do you create the business?
21:59 - Streamline the design process
25:08 - Don’t know what they want
26:40 - Part 2
28:36 - Tracing family
29:30 - Born where?
30:16 - Siblings?
30:39 - Dad or Grandad?
31:52 - Boxing
33:14 - Interests?
34:39 - Kids
35:21 - Vision
37:38 - The biggest challenge?
41:05 - Grants
43:16 - Building a playground
44:15 - How long?
45:38 - Ideal customer?
47:06 - Risky play
48:38 - Nature play
50:02 - Contact us
50:36 - Final question
52:14 - Conclusion
52:53 - Outro
