Entrepreneurs are the new black, Women of Influence Magazine
Spring 2013
Investing in entrepreneurs is daring, yet also the closest thing to a safe bet in today’s risky economy.
10 Simple Ways to get Organized at Work, Canadian Living
February 19th, 2013
The professional world of career ladders and corporate activities can be difficult to navigate in the best of times. However, when you throw in multiple projects and more than one boss, it can get downright overwhelming. We asked two of Canada’s busiest and most successful women to share their tips on how to stay organized at work.
Arlene Dickinson talks with Career Cycles, CIUT FM
January 30th, 2013
Listen in as Arlene Dickinson has an informative and inspiring talk with Mark Franklin, a professional career counsellor at CareerCycles.com. Arlene chats about her newest venture, Arlene Dickinson Enterprises, the diversity of her career, and the opportunity to do meaningful work.
Arlene Dickinson launches new website for entrepreneurs, YouInc.com
October 22nd, 2012
Arlene Dickinson today launched a new website covering the entrepreneurial lifestyle. YouInc.com features articles by Arlene, discussions, interviews with entrepreneurs and more. Arlene invites present and aspiring entrepreneurs to join the site and contribute content of their own as well.
Scotiabank and Arlene Dickinson join strengths in support of Canadian entrepreneurs and business leaders, Canada Newswire
October 3rd, 2012
Scotiabank is pleased to introduce a new partnership with Arlene Dickinson, which will spotlight Canadian entrepreneurs and business leaders and their importance to the Canadian economy. Arlene Dickinson, one of Canada’s foremost entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, business leaders and television personalities will add Scotiabank Business Champion to her credentials, and engage Canada’s business owners in discussion about the issues that are important to their success.
Dickinson looks for a winner with partnership in nutrition franchise, National Post
September 17th, 2012
Arlene Dickinson, entrepreneur and dragon on CBC’s Dragons’ Den entered a partnership with Liquid Nutrition Group Inc., which was announced Wednesday. The agreement gives her the exclusive rights to the Alberta marketplace and to open stores in Halifax.
A Day in the life of Arlene Dickinson, Women of Influence Magazine
September 10th, 2012
A Day in the Life of Arlene Dickinson.
Sass Jordan made honorary colonel along with host of celebrities welcomed into the ranks of the Canadian Forces, National Post
Aug 31, 2012
In June, marketing entrepreneur Arlene Dickinson, of CBC Television’s Dragons’ Den fame, became an honorary captain for the Royal Canadian Navy.
Product Innovation: How to get Big Money behind bright ideas, Financial Post
Aug 24, 2012
The ability for executives and entrepreneurs alike to successfully bring innovative products to market depends on several key factors. In the Product Innovation series, we have recently addressed how to secure leadership buy-in for establishing a product innovation process, how to build the right product team, how to launch a product successfully and how to integrate customer feedback most effectively. In this issue, we identify key lessons to help you secure the resources needed for your next product innovation.
Arlene Dickinson and Tanya Kim, eTalk
July, 2012
Arlene Dickinson meets up with Tanya Kim of eTalk during the 100th Calgary Stampede for a few cocktails.
Leader Series Podcast, Financial Post
July 3, 2012
Arlene Dickinson is the CEO of Venture Communications and an award-winning star of CBC’s Dragons’ Den. Few people have the perspective on business that Arlene has gathered over the years. In this episode she readily shares the tips to successful entrepreneurs.
Pro Files, Biz Magazine
July 2012
Sometimes it’s not your business plan—it’s you!
When it comes to striking a deal, personality often trumps a good pitch. Few appreciate the concept more than the most beloved venture capitalist on Dragons’ Den, Arlene Dickinson, CEO of Venture Communications, co-host of the CBC series The Big Decision and author of Persuasion: A New Approach to Changing Minds.
AWE Celebration of Achievement, Avenue
May 31st, 2012
When Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) announced its inaugural Celebration of Achievement award, honouring an Alberta business leader, the obvious choice was Arlene Dickinson, better known from CBC’s Dragons’ Den.
The Shopping Channel in support Women moving Women, The Shopping Channel
May 20, 2012
The Shopping Channel is proud to announce that we have raised over $150,000 for the Women Moving Women campaign! Together with our generous customers and vendor partners, we have helped 60 Canadian women out of poverty so far. In May we sat down with Arlene Dickinson.
8 Canadian fashion designers you can find on The Shopping Channel, Fashionist.ca
May 17th, 2012
The English-only Shopping Channel attracts more than 1 million viewers a week across Canada. To satisfy eager shoppers, the cable television home shopping channel has stepped up its game in recent years in an effort to profile more Canadian fashion designers.
Here’s a look at 8 Canadian designers that you can find on The Shopping Channel.
Arlene Dickinson on civility, Toronto Star
Arlene Dickinson—Dragon, author, CEO of Venture communications—sits down with small business editor Tom Henheffer to talk about civility in business and the state of entrepreneurship in Canada.
Power of Persuasion – The Inspirational Life Story of Arlene Dickinson, The Canadian Business Journal
May 2012
When given the unique opportunity to peek behind the scenes and catch a glimpse of a successful entrepreneur and their personal origins, it can be both fascinating and inspiring for those of us who usually only see things from the outside.
Persuading with a Kind Heart Arlene Dickinson, television’s beloved businesswoman, Beachesliving.ca
April 10th, 2012
For many, Arlene Dickinson is a celebrity, best known as the only female dragon, a venture capitalist on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, now in its sixth season.
With an estimated net worth of $80 million, and a packed life as one of Canada’s leading businesswomen, top CEO, self-made millionaire, author, entertainment personality, mother and grandmother, one would wonder if Arlene Dickinson has any “down time”.
In the Dragon Lady Arlene Dickinson’s Den, Yourhome.ca
April 5th, 2012
The Dragon lady’s den is not what you would expect.
Arlene Dickinson, a venture capitalist (and the sole female) on the CBC series Dragons’ Den, has a bright, airy, artfully-appointed downtown loft which invokes a New York state of mind — the elevator opens up directly into the unit like the fabled uptown Manhattan apartments in films of the ’40s.
Dragon’s Den judge Arlene Dickinson addresses women’s leadership symposium, UToronto.ca
March 28th, 2012
Arlene Dickinson, author, venture capitalist, and judge on CBC’s hit show, Dragons’ Den, had a message for the Rotman Commerce’s Women in Business (RCWIB) Leadership Symposium: capitalism can have a conscience.
Drinking with: Arlene Dickinson, Winefox.ca
February 21, 2012
When I started the ‘Drinking With’ column in June of last year, the mandate was to only try wines available at the LCBO for $20 or less. This is the one time I’ve broken that rule.
Sweet, National Post
February 13, 2012
Each week, the Financial Post revisits CBC’s previous week’s episode of Dragons’ Den. Mary Teresa Bitti captures what the cameras didn’t and in the process provides a case study for readers, zeroing in on what pitchers and dragons were thinking and what the challenges for the deal are going forward.
Breakfast Clubs Of Canada, News Talk 1010
February 2, 2012
Arlene Dickinson meets up with the News Talk 1010 to discuss how you can get involved with the Breakfast Clubs of Canada.
Artful Persuasion,YYZ Living
January 30, 2012
Arlene Dickinson’s public relations team are quick to tell how far the Toronto-Native has come, since the age of 30, from virtual nothingness to the corner office.
YumaLite Finalizes Deal with Arlene Dickinson and Bruce Croxon of CBC’s Dragons’ Den, Press Release
January 6, 2012
Sean Miller, founder of YumaLite, and Arlene Dickinson and Bruce Croxon of CBC’s Dragons’ Den are pleased to announce they have finalized an agreement pursuant to which Ms. Dickinson and Mr. Croxon will invest in YumaLite through their respective investment vehicles.
Arlene Dickinson’s Art of Persuasion, Huffington Post
December 10, 2011
The Indigo Non-fiction Blog is pleased to present a Q and A with Arlene Dickinson, as she discusses her new book Persuasion.
Dragons’ Den Star Arlene Dickinson: Persuasion, Dolce
December 7, 2011
It’s early Sunday afternoon in Toronto. The sun has free dominion over the clear October sky, casting an intense radiance over the city and drenching Arlene Dickinson’s downtown loft in a warm glow. She sits relaxed at her kitchen table, wearing a simple ensemble of casual sweats, calmly discussing the art of influence, the topic of her first book aptly titled Persuasion: A New Approach to Changing Minds.
Q&A: Venture Communications’ Arlene Dickinson, Canadian Business
December 7, 2011
Most Canadians know her as the compassionate yet shrewd investor on TV’s Dragons’ Den who spends almost as much time cutting down fellow Dragon Kevin O’Leary as she does brokering smart deals. But there’s so much more to Arlene Dickinson.
Is work life balance a myth?, Financial Post
December, 2011
Arlene gives her take on work life balance with Financial Posts’ 30-second mentor.
Interview with Arlene Dickinson, December Vashti Woman,Vashti Magazine
December 1, 2011
When you think about Arlene Dickinson you think hardworking, strong, successful and beautiful career woman. All of the above certainly apply to this month’s Vashti Woman but Arlene wasn’t always the career focused marketing maven we know today.
Meet Canada Reads Panelist Arlene Dickinson, CBC.ca
December 5, 2011
Arlene Dickinson will be a force to be reckoned with during this year’s Canada Reads debates. After spending five seasons in the CBC’s Dragons’ Den, fending off her fellow entrepreneurs to score the best blockbuster business deals, she knows how to get what she wants. And what she wants now is the Canada Reads 2012 title.
Engaging men for end to domestic violence, Metro News
December 1, 2011
Domestic violence happens everywhere, in families of all incomes: in other words, it’s everyone’s problem.
Five books named in Canada Reads 2012 Contest, The Star.com
November 23, 2011
The books were announced Wednesday morning on CBC Radio One’s program Q by host and Canada Reads moderator Jian Ghomeshi, along with the celebrity panellists who have chosen titles to defend in a series of four hour-long debates to be staged live in Toronto and airing on CBC Feb. 6-9.
Dragons’ Den’s Arlene Dickinson on The Art of Storytelling, Wallet Pop
November 5, 2011
Arlene Dickinson is no stranger to Canadian television audiences. As the least dragon-like star of CBC TV’s Dragons’ Den, Dickinson exudes niceness, and her business philosophy reflects her belief that you have to be true to yourself to succeed in business.
Dragons’ Den’s Arlene Dickinson on Being Ruthless in Business, Wallet Pop
November 5, 2011
Arlene Dickinson is no stranger to Canadian television audiences. As the least dragon-like star of CBC TV’s Dragons’ Den, Dickinson exudes niceness, and her business philosophy reflects her belief that you have to be true to yourself to succeed in business.
Dragons’ Den CEO 10% Charity Solution,Toronto Star
November 5, 2011
Arlene Dickinson is CEO of Venture Communications, a fixture on the television show Dragons’ Den and author of Persuasion. In our series on the financial habits of notable Canadians, Dickinson told the Star’s Emily Mathieu what she learned while working in a flower shop and why you need to be rich in spirit before diving into the business world
The Next Chapter, CBC
October, 2011
Listen to Arlene Dickinson and Kevin O’Leary: Two dragons on their books and different strategies for financial success.
The Dragon Dishes, Maclean’s
October 24th, 2011
Arlene Dickinson on her darkest hour, the art of persuasion and motivating workers.
Enter the Dragons, Post City
October, 2011
T.O’s Arlene Dickinson on her new book, her new co-star, and life as one of Canada’s top entrepreneurs.
Dragons Den Co Host: Arlene Dickinson talks life, love and leading the pack, Hello Magazine
October, 2011
Arlene Dickinson knows about the power of persuasion. It has contributed to her success as a CEO to a thriving marketing firm, Venture Communications and as a mother to four accomplished children.Today, she is one of the top female buisness leaders in the country. But 20 years ago, it was a different story.
Party Photos of the Week, Globe and Mail.ca
October 3, 2011
On September 21, Juno award-winner Jann Arden hosted a launch party for Arlene Dickinson’s new book, Persuasion. The intimate soiree was held at Andrew Richard Designs in Toronto and guests were invited to sample Ms. Dickinson’s new line of Persuasion wine and chocolate.
Woman of the Week: Arlene Dickinson, Womans Post.ca
October 3, 2011
Arlene Dickinson is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Canada, and the most humble self made millionaire I’ve encountered yet. You may know her as the less abrasive counterpart to Kevin O’Leary on CBC’s Dragon’s Den but Arlene gained success with the company she now owns, Venture Communications. Her new book Persuasion: A New Approach to Changing Minds has become an instant success and it’s no surprise; everyone wants to know how she gained success and how they can use her techniques of persuasion to do the same.
Arlene Dickinson’s Art Of Persuasion: Her Secrets To Success, Huffington Post
October 3, 2011
By the time Arlene Dickinson was 30, she was divorced with four kids, had no savings and a high school diploma. Today, she’s one of the country’s most influential entrepreneurial leaders. Here’s how the Dragons’ Den co-star and CEO of Venture Communications used the art of persuasion to achieve success (and how you can, too).
Fighting Dragons, Chatelaine
October, 2011
Arlene Dickinson is one of Canada’s most high-profile entrepreneurs thanks to her starring role on Dragons’ Den. But success hasn’t come easy – she tells us how she fought her way out of poverty and shares her tips for reaching the top.
Dragons’ Den star Arlene Dickinson on the art of persuasion, Toronto Star
September 30, 2011
In her book Persuasion: A new approach to changing minds, Dragons’ Den star Arlene Dickinson shares her secrets to success.
‘Dragons’ Den’ star working on her own show, TV Guide.ca
September 28, 2011
Arlene Dickinson knows a thing or two about persuasion. Known to Dragons’ Den fans as the redheaded investor with the funky white stripe in her hair, she’s seen five seasons worth of entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas – the good, the bad, and the head-scratchingly strange.
A Q and A with Arlene Dickinson, author of Persuasion, Indigo.ca
September 27, 2011
The Indigo Nonfiction Blog is pleased to present a Q and A with Arlene Dickinson, as she discusses her new book Persuasion.
‘Dragons’ Den’ Star Arlene Dickinson on Her New Book, ‘Persuasion,’ and Why Sofia Vergara Is a Good Role Model, AOL TV
September 27, 2011
You may know her remarkable back-story by now: ‘Dragons’ Den’ sweetheart Arlene Dickinson went from being a broke, divorced mother of four without custody of her children at age 31 to being one of the most widely respected entrepreneurs in Canada. The secret to her success? Persuading herself she was capable of anything.
Talking with Dragons, Paul and Pike
September 27, 2011
Call her a Dragon & Arlene Dickinson would be thrilled! The Calgary native is now in her 5th season as a member of CBCs Dragon’s Den & has also released a new product line along with a book.
Arlene Dickinson Book Launch, The Compendium Daily
September 27, 2011
On Wednesday September 21st (2011), Arlene Dickinson hosted the launch of her book ‘Persuasion.’Also launched were Arlene’s new ‘Persuasion’ line of chocolates, coffee, wine, and cosmetics.
A Q and A with Arlene Dickinson, author of Persuasion, Indigo Nonfiction Blog
September 27, 2011
At work, at home, and everywhere in between, we need to persuade others every day. To give us a job. To award us the account. To give us the first available appointment. Problem is, no one ever taught us how to persuade. Until now.
This high flying Dragon is sensitive, nurturing…and persuasive, The Globe and Mail
September 27, 2011
At the age of 3, when Arlene Dickinson emigrated with her parents from South Africa to Canada, she was scared, and to calm herself on the plane, she talked to an imaginary friend called Bilah.
Recap: Arlene Dickinson’s Persuasion Launch, Noteable.ca
September 26, 2011
On Wednesday night, famed Dragon’s Den-er and woman about town, Arlene Dickinson, celebrated the launch of her new book Persuasion at the chic Andrew Richard Designs showroom in downtown Toronto. But the book launch, hosted by Canadian singer and funnywoman Jann Arden, was so much more than just a festive way to pay homage to the VC specialist.
Book Interview: Arlene Dickinson, Canada.com
September 26, 2011
Arlene Dickinson isn’t really a dragon; she just plays one on TV. The co-star of the CBC television series Dragons’ Den has written a business/life book, Persuasion, about how to get people on your side when it comes to pitching an idea.
Fighting fire with…, The National Post
September 22, 2011
So many dragons, so little time.
What with two books being pushed now by two of Canada’s whizziest TV whizzes – Kevin O’Leary meet Arlene Dickinson – there are, unsurprisingly, two fall launch parties in Toronto, too: hers falling last night, on Adelaide East, upstairs from Andrew Richards Designs.
No Persuasion Necessary for Arlene’s Book Launch, CBC.ca
September 22, 2011
As well as the second episode of the new season of Dragons’ Den, last night saw the launch of Persuasion – the new book from one of our Dragons, Arlene DIckinson, and a new line of Persuasion products (Dragon Blend red wine. Coffee, Chocolate and Skin Care).
Breakfast Television Toronto
September 21, 2011
Arlene chats with host Dina about her new book and the importance of being a good listener.
CP24 Breakfast
September 21, 2011
Arlene speaks about life, love and her new book Persuasion.
Book Review: Persuasion, Walletpop.ca
September 19, 2011
If you’re a fan of CBC’s Dragons’ Den then you know how it goes. The Dragons listen to enthusiastic entrepreneurs as they make their pitch for their product. If they are convincing, a Dragon will back their idea.
Persuasion A Must Read, iVillage
September 19, 2011
From a divorced mother of four struggling to provide for herself and her family, to one of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs, Arlene Dickinson knows a thing or two about making it.
Duelling Dragons
September 17, 2011
Entrepreneurial bookworms are going to be busy this fall with releases from the depths of the Dragons’ Den. Both Kevin O’Leary and Arlene Dickinson know a lot about how to get ahead in the world of wheeling and dealing. When they’re not starring on CBC’s hit reality series (season six premiered last Wednesday), each heads up a business empire. Courtney Shea breaks down the dragons and their tomes.
Arlene Dickinson can be one persuasive Dragon, The National Post
September 16, 2011
Arlene Dickinson’s Persuasion is as much a self-help tome as it is a how-to manual for gaining success in advertising and business. The highly readable story from the chief executive of Calgary-based Venture Communications Ltd. and star of TV’s Dragons’ Den chronicles how she got into the ad business at 31 as a divorced mother of four with a high school diploma and no marketing experience, and wound up as one of the country’s most successful business leaders.
Research is a Guide, Not a God!, The Mark
September 15, 2011
Arlene Dickinson explains why being persuasive sometime means knowing when to “shut up.”
Wisdom of Den Mother, The Toronto Sun
September 14, 2011
Dragons’ Den star Arlene Dickinson reveals business philosophy in her new book Persuasion.
Dickinson shares the art of Persuasion, 24 Hours
September 14, 2011
Grandmothers always seem to give good advice. Not sure why that is, or how it possibly could holdup, based on the law of averages. Nonetheless, Arlene Dickinson’s grandma had some words of wisdom that the Dragons’ Den co-star stifi recalls.
Dragons’ Den star releases wine and book, Calgary Herald
September 12, 2011
Arlene Dickinson – one of the star hosts of the hit reality television show, Dragons’ Den, is releasing a wine this fall.
Entertainment Tonight Canada
September 6, 2011
Arlene speaks about life, love and her new book Persuasion.
The Art of Persuasion
Costco Connection
September, 2011
Those familiar with Arlene Dickinson – CEO of Venture Communications and one of the venture capitalists on television’s Dragons’ Den – might turn the pages of her high school year book expecting to find prescient clues about her inevitable path to fame and fortune. What they’ll find instead is a wildly off-the-mark prediction about Dickinson’s likely future as a candlestick maker.
Rich fall book season includes Ondaatje, Atwood, Toronto Star
August 29, 2011
Two stars of CBC-TV’s Dragons’ Den are also due to release books: Arlene Dickinson (Persuasion, HarperCollins) and Kevin O’ Leary.
The Andrew Carter Morning Show, CJAD-FM
August 23, 2011
Arlene talks about her new book Persuasion.
Sea and Be Scene
August 17, 2011
I’m a fan – let’s just start there. I watch Dragons’ Den faithfully and love everything about it….the pressure on the presenters, the business prowess of the presiding panel. Folks bring their products and services and concepts into the Den with great hopes of making it happen. Sometimes it’s a homerun – sometimes it’s crash and burn, but always it’s great to watch and always I’m beyond impressed with lone lady Dragon – Arlene Dickinson.
Ontario Morning, CBC
August 9, 2011
Arlene talks about her new CBC show The Big Decision.
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Metro Morning, CBC
August 9, 2011
Matt Galloway speaks with Arlene Dickinson, one of the ‘Dragons’ Den’ dragons. She spoke about her new CBC project, “The Big Decision,” which gives near-bankrupt businesses another chance.
Q, CBC
August 9, 2011
Dragon’s Den star Arlene Dickinson discusses finance and women.
What’s the top mistake women make at work?: Chatelaine Interviews Arlene Dickinson
Chatelaine
August 1, 2011
This week, I got the chance to interview Arlene Dickinson, CEO of Venture Communications Ltd. and Dragon on CBC’s Dragons’ Den. I love talking to other women about money — and Arlene was no exception. In this short interview, I asked her about the money advice she wishes she’d been given when she was young, and the top mistake she sees women in business make all the time.
Being Jann, CBC
July 9, 2011
Jann welcomes Arlene Dickinson of Dragons’ Den into the Being Jann studios, and pitches a new invention to the Calgary entrepreneur: The Read-While-You-Run Headset! Find out why Arlene was voted most likely to be a candlestick maker in high school (and what she has to say to those people now).
CBC’s Dragons’ Den wins best reality TV prize
CBC News
June 14, 2011
Dragons’ Den, a reality program where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business concepts and products to a panel of Canadian business moguls, was chosen ahead of five other international programs.
Dragons’ Den star kicks off business conference
Welland Tribune
April 2011
Emotion is not a dirty word for entrepreneurs, says Arlene Dickinson. In fact, honing in on these human connections is essential for success, she said. “I think emotion is the only word that matters in business,” said the CEO of Venture Communications Ltd., in a Monday speech at the Woman in Leadership and Business Conference.”
The Debaters, CBC
April 1, 2011
Canadian entrepreneur followed her heart to the top of corporate world
The Link Africa, Radio Canada International
March 3, 2011
She is one the most successful business women in Canada. For many Canadians, she’s known as the only female on the Dragons’ Den TV show. She made her fortune by working hard and rising within the ranks, but Arlene Dickinson says women should not play the gender card in the workplace.
Arlene Dickinson — World’s Top Female Entrepreneurs
MSN Money
February 10, 2011
Dickinson is perhaps the most prominent self-made female entrepreneur in Canada. In 1988, as a single mother of four, the PR wiz joined Calgary’s Venture Communications, a firm she would transform from local start-up to national powerhouse.
The Dragons’ Lady
Marketing Magazine
Nov 8, 2010
Arlene Dickinson is not your average dragon. As one of five Canadian business moguls on CBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den, Dickinson is the only female. She’s the only one with a distinct white streak running through her hair. And she’s the only one that comes to the entrepreneur-focused reality show from a marketing background.