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Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesPLBY Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLBY): Managing the Turnaround at PlayboyMy guest on the show today is Ben Kohn, President and CEO of PLBY Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLBY). PLBY Group, Inc. is a global pleasure and leisure company connecting consumers with products, content, and experiences that help them lead more fulfilling lives. PLBY Group’s flagship consumer brand, Playboy, is one of the most recognizable brands in the world, with products and content available in approximately 180 countries.We all know the brand, we all know who Playboy is, the history, the bunny ears, the magazine; it's an iconic brand. Those don't just grow on trees, nor have th...2025-03-2854 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesAscent Industries (NASDAQ: ACNT): Industrial Manufacturing Company Focused on Specialty Chemicals and Stainless Steel Tubular ProductsMy guest on the show today is Bryan Kitchen, President & CEO, Ryan Kavalauskas CFO of Ascent Industries Co. (NASDAQ: ACNT). Ascent Industries Co. is a company that engages in a number of diverse business activities including the production of specialty chemicals and industrial tubular products. Ascent will be joining us in Las Vegas, and I invited the team on to learn more about:* History of Ascent Industries* Brian and Ryan's background and why they decided to join Ascent; and,* Their experience turning around specialty chemicals businesses* Path to profitability while still...2025-03-1327 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesLocafy Limited (NASDAQ: LCFY): Focus on Location-based Digital MarketingMy guest on the show today is Gavin Burnett, CEO of Locafy (NASDAQ: LCFY). Locafy is a software-as-a-service technology company specializing in local search engine marketing. Founded in 2009, Locafy's mission is to revolutionize the US$700 billion SEO sector.SEO, Search Engine Optimization, is phrase you have probably heard a million times, and you probably couldn't define exactly what it is. You're not alone. And the main reason being is that it's a sector that is evolving so quickly that it's difficult to keep up. I invited on Gavin today because, since I last interviewed him back in...2025-02-1338 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing Strategieskneat.com, inc. (TSX: KSI) (OTCQX: KSIOF): Enables Highly Regulated Industries to Streamline and Automate Validation ProcessesMy guest on the show today is Eddie Ryan, Co-Founder & CEO of kneat.com, inc. (TSX: KSI) (OTCQX: KSIOF). Kneat Solutions provides companies in highly regulated industries with validation and compliance through its digital validation platform Kneat Gx. Kneat Gx is a digital validation platform that enables highly regulated companies to manage any validation discipline from end-to-end. I invited on Eddie to learn more about:* History of kneat + how and why they developed their validation platform Kneat Gx* Problems that Kneat Gx is solving, specifically for the life sciences industry * What "validation" means, and why h...2024-10-0944 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesCipher Pharmaceuticals (TSX: CPH) (OTCQX: CPHRF): Specialty Pharmaceuticals Focused on Dermatology ProductsMy guests on the show today is Craig Mull (CEO) and Bryan Jacobs (President) of Cipher Pharmaceuticals (TSX: CPH) (OTCQX: CPHRF). Cipher Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company with a robust and diversified portfolio of commercial and early to late-stage products, mainly in dermatology. Cipher acquires products that fulfill unmet medical needs, manages the required clinical development and regulatory approval process, and currently markets those products in Canada, the U.S., and South America.On July 29, 2024, Cipher announced that it acquired the global product rights for Natroba, as well as the commercial sales team in the US...2024-08-2137 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesVirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTSI): Global Provider of Judgmental Use of Force Training Simulators and Firearms Training SimulatorsMy guest on the show is John Givens, CEO of VirTra (NASDAQ: VTSI). VirTra is a global provider of judgmental use of force training simulators and firearms training simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets. The company’s patented technologies, software, and scenarios provide intense training for de-escalation, judgmental use-of-force, marksmanship, related training that mimics real-world situations.I first heard VirTra’s presentation, I believe as far back as 2014 or 2015 at one of Ian Cassel’s MicroCapClub Investor Summits. I invited the company’s new CEO, John Givens, to discuss:- History of VirTr...2024-07-1055 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesSow Good (NASDAQ: SOWG): Freeze Dried Candy and Snack ManufacturerMy guest on the show today is Ira Goldfarb, Founder and Executive Chairman of Sow Good (NASDAQ: SOWG). Sow Good Inc. is a U.S.-based freeze dried candy and snack manufacturer dedicated to providing consumers with freeze dried treats. Sow Good has harnessed the power of our proprietary freeze-drying technology and product-specialized manufacturing facility to transform traditional candy into a novel and exciting everyday confectionaries subcategory that we call freeze dried candy. Full description according to the company's website.Sow Good recently uplisted to NASDAQ in April of 2024, and despite founding the company in 2020, they launched...2024-06-2632 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesByrna Technologies (NASDAQ: BYRN): Mission to Offer a Safe, Effective, Reliable Non-Lethal Alternative to FirearmsMy guest on the show today is Bryan Ganz, President and CEO of Byrna Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYRN). Byrna is a technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of innovative less-lethal personal security solutions. I had actually met Bryan and interviewed him when they were known as Security Devices International, and safe to say, the company has come a long way since. I invited Bryan on the show today to discuss the company’s journey, plus:* Byrna’s business model and marketing strategy* What their competitive landscape looks like, and* Bryan’s 3-5...2024-04-0458 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesReal (NASDAQ: REAX): Real Estate Tech and Brokerage Company for Real Estate Agents to Grow their Business OnMy guest on the show today is Tamir Poleg, Chairman and CEO of The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX). Real (NASDAQ: REAX) is a real estate experience company working to make life’s most complex transaction simple. The fast-growing company combines essential real estate, mortgage and closing services with powerful technology to deliver a single seamless end-to-end consumer experience, guided by trusted agents. With a presence in all 50 states throughout the U.S. and Canada, Real supports more than 15,000 agents who use its digital brokerage platform and tight-knit professional community to power their own forward-thinking businesses. Full description according to...2024-03-1937 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesD-BOX (TSX: DBO): Haptic Technology Company Creating Immersive Entertainment ExperiencesMy guest on the show today is Sebastien Mailhot, CEO of D-BOX Technologies Inc. (TSX: DBO). D-BOX creates realistic, immersive entertainment experiences by moving the body and sparking the imagination through effects: motion, vibration and texture. D-BOX has collaborated with some of the best companies in the world to deliver new ways to enhance great stories. Whether it’s movies, video games, music, relaxation, virtual reality applications, metaverse experience, themed entertainment or professional simulation, D-BOX creates a feeling of presence that makes life resonate like never before, full description according to the company's website. I invited Sebastien on the sh...2024-03-0141 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesLSL Pharma Group (TSX-V: LSL): CDMO Focused on Natural and Ophthalmic Pharmaceutical ProductsMy guest on the show today is Francois Roberge, President and CEO of LSL Pharma Group (TSX-V: LSL). LSL Pharma Group is a Canadian integrated pharmaceutical company specializing in the development, manufacturing and distribution of high-quality natural health products and dietary supplements in solid dosage forms, as well as high quality sterile ophthalmic pharmaceutical products, according to the company's website. I invited on Francois to discuss:* Developing their own pharmaceutical products in-house vs. partnering* Why there is an opportunity to consolidate the fragmented CDMO (contract development and manufacturing organization) market for niche products...2024-02-2230 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesMcCoy Global (TSX: MCB): Technology and Solutions Provider for Oil and GasMy guest on the show today is Jim Rakievich, President & CEO of McCoy Global (TSX: MCB). McCoy Global Inc. is a product and service provider for the international oil and gas sector with new digital technology solutions. McCoy’s series of Smart products seeks to increase efficiency, wellbore integrity and safety by eliminating human error and guaranteeing consistency and repeatability of casing running operations worldwide, according to the company's website.I originally heard McCoy Global's presentation at the Small Cap Discoveries' event back in October 2023, and they. will also be presenting at our upcoming event, the Planet Mi...2024-02-0831 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesPioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPSI): Designer and Manufacturer of Specialty Electrical Equipment for Distributed Generation and EV Charging MarketsMy guest on the show today is Nathan Mazurek, Chairman and CEO of Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPSI). Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, integration, refurbishment, service and distribution of electric power systems, distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile EV charging solutions for applications in the utility, industrial and commercial markets, according the company's website.I first met Nathan prior to our conference, the Planet MicroCap Showcase: VEGAS 2023, and since their presentation at the event, the company has announced numerous orders for the E-Boost and E-Bloc products. I invited...2024-01-2534 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesModular Medical (NASDAQ: MODD): Developing a Next Generation Insulin PumpMy guest on the show today is James (Jeb) Besser, CEO of Modular Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: MODD). Modular Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq:MODD) is a development-stage medical device company that is working towards launching the next generation of insulin delivery technology. Using its patented technologies, the company seeks to eliminate the tradeoff between complexity and efficacy, thereby making top quality insulin delivery both affordable and simple to learn.As Jeb discusses in the interview, despite many tech companies trying to find "next generation" solutions for an insulin pump, it's only been recently that there's been some momentum in th...2024-01-2354 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesLuxUrban Hotels (NASDAQ: LUXH): Hotel Company Taking Advantage of the Dislocation in Commercial Real EstateMy guest on the show today is Shanoop Kothari, Co-CEO and CFO of LuxUrban Hotels, Inc. (NASDAQ: LUXH). LuxUrban Hotels Inc. utilizes a long-term lease, asset-light business model to acquire and manage a growing portfolio of short-term rental properties in major metropolitan cities. The Company’s future growth focuses primarily on seeking to create “win-win” opportunities for owners of dislocated hotels, including those impacted by COVID-19 travel restrictions, while providing favorable operating margins.The LuxUrban business model is a little different than your traditional hotel operator. The nuance, as Shanoop describes, is that they enter master leases with h...2024-01-1156 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesCreative Realities (NASDAQ: CREX): Deploying Digital Screens for Customers to Display Engaging ContentMy guest on the show today is Rick Mills, CEO of Creative Realities, Inc. (NASDAQ: CREX). Creative Realities, Inc. provides digital signage-based omni-channel marketing and media solutions to enhance customer, shopper, guest, fan, or employee engagement within physical spaces and transactional environments. The company is focused on delivering these solutions across verticals best positioned for growth in the digital signage space- including Retail, Convenience, Entertainment & Theme Parks, Healthcare, QSR, Stadiums & Arenas, and Dealer Showroom ecosystems.As you will hear in the interview today, which we recorded on December 12, 2023, their customers include: Best Buy, Macy's, Cowboys Stadium, Verizon s...2024-01-0453 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesThermal Energy (TSX-V: TMG) (OTCQB: TMGEF): Energy Efficiency and Emission Reduction Solutions to Large MultinationalsMy guest on the show today is William Crossland, President & CEO of Thermal Energy International, Inc. (TSX-V: TMG) (OTCQB: TMGEF). Thermal Energy International Inc. provides energy efficiency and emissions reduction solutions to Fortune 500 and other large multinational companies. The company's value proposition is to help save their customers money by reducing their fuel use and cutting their carbon emissions. Thermal Energy's proprietary and proven solutions can recover up to 80% of energy lost in typical boiler plant and steam system operations while delivering a high return on investment with a short, compelling payback, according to the company's website....2023-12-1440 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesShelly Group (Frankfurt: SLYG): Smart Home Products for the DIY CommunityMy guest on the show today is Wolfgang Kirsch, Co-CEO of Shelly Group (SLYG.F). Shelly Group is an asset-light European smart home device designer, manufacturer, and distributor that has developed a smart home platform under the Shelly brand. The company specializes in the design, production, and distribution of smart, innovative, open-architecture, high-quality IoT home products (Smart Home). Its main business is a growing line of products under the brand “Shelly."I was introduced to the Shelly Group by a good friend and colleague, Adi Soglowek, thank you Adi, and had the pleasure of seeing Co-CEO, Wolfgang Ki...2023-11-0258 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesVox Royalty (TSX: VOXR) (NASDAQ: VOXR): Value Play in the Mining Royalty SpaceMy guest on the show today is Kyle Floyd, Chairman and CEO of Vox Royalty Corp. (TSX: VOXR) (NASDAQ: VOXR). Vox is a returns focused mining royalty company with a portfolio of over 60 royalties and streams spanning eight jurisdictions. The Company was established in 2014 and has since built unique intellectual property, a technically focused transactional team and a global sourcing network which has allowed Vox to target the highest returns on royalty acquisitions in the mining royalty sector. Since the beginning of 2020, Vox has announced over 25 separate transactions to acquire over 50 royalties.Investing is difficult, investing in...2023-10-2651 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesUGE International (TSX-V: UGE) (OTCQB: UGEIF): Develops Midscale Solar and Energy Storage ProjectMy guest on the show today is Nick Blitterswyk, CEO of UGE International Ltd. (TSXV: UGE) (OTCQB: UGEIF). UGE develops, owns, and operates commercial and community solar and battery storage projects. Their distributed energy solutions deliver cheaper, cleaner energy to businesses and consumers with no upfront cost, and with over 500MW of global experience, they are working daily to power a more sustainable world, according to the company's website.UGE recently presented at the MicroCapClub Leadership Summit, a phenomenal event by the way, where CEO, Nick Blitterswyk, did a presentation and Q&A with an investor friend o...2023-10-0546 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesBioSyent (TSX-V: RX): Specialty Pharmaceutical Company Focused on Commercializing Assets in CanadaMy guest on the show today is Rene Goehrum, President, CEO and Chairman of BioSyent (TSX-V: RX). BioSyent is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on commercializing products that the company says provides a distinguishable benefit to patients and their healthcare providers and, according to their website, is known for their ability to effectively and efficiently introduce new products to the Canadian market. BioSyent is, as the company states on their website, actively sought out as the Canadian market partner of choice by brand innovators with niche or specialty products looking for a trusted partner.The first time...2023-09-1957 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesBK Technologies (NYSE American: BKTI): Wireless Radio Communications Equipment for the Public Safety MarketMy guest on the show today is John Suzuki, CEO of BK Technologies Corporation (NYSE American: BKTI). BK Technologies Corporation, through its operating subsidiaries, manufactures high-specification, American-made communications equipment of unsurpassed reliability and value for use by public safety professionals and government agencies. BK Technologies' SaaS business focuses on new, innovative public safety smartphone services that will make the first responders safer or more productive.BK Technologies participated at our event in Las Vegas in April 2023 and as host, I was running around and didn't get a chance to hear their Q&A with Scott Weis from Semc...2023-09-0746 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesCorero Network Security plc (AIM: CNS): Specializing in DDoS Protection SolutionsMy guest on the show today is Phil Richards, CFO of Corero Network Security plc (AIM: CNS). Corero Network Security is a leading provider of distributed denial of service (DDoS) protection solutions, specializing in automatic detection and protection solutions that includes network visibility, analytics, and reporting tools. Corero's technology provides scalable protection capabilities against both external DDoS attackers and internal DDoS threats, in even the most complex edge and subscriber environments, ensuring internet service availability and uptime.According to Corero's annual DDoS Threat Intelligence Report they recently published, there has been a 300% increase in carpet bomb attacks in...2023-07-2533 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesQuorum Information Technologies (TSX-V: QIS) (OTC Pink: QIFTF): Product Suite for Franchised Automotive Dealerships Across North AmericaMy guest on the show today is Maury Marks, President and CEO of Quorum Information Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: QIS) (OTC Pink: QIFTF). Quorum is a North American SaaS Software and Services company providing essential enterprise solutions that automotive dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) rely on for their operations.I've known of Quorum for a while now, and they recently jumped on my radar again when then announced a new addition to their Board of Directors, Damien Leonard, which we talk about today; so I invited Maury on to better understand the business, as well as:...2023-07-1841 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesPOSaBIT (CSE: PBIT) (OTCQX: POSAF): Payments Infrastructure Provider for the Cannabis IndustryMy guest on the show today is Ryan Hamlin, Co-Founder and CEO of POSaBIT Systems Corporation (CSE: PBIT) (OTCQX: POSAF). POSaBIT is a financial technology company that delivers payment processing and point-of-sale systems for cash-only businesses. POSaBIT specializes in resolving pain points for complex, high-risk, emerging industries like cannabis with an all-in-one solution that is compliant, user-friendly and utilizes top-of-the-line hardware.Let's start by saying that the Cannabis industry has been getting, for lack of a better term, wrecked in the last two years. Almost every sector index and indicator, and publicly-traded cannabis company issuer performance are...2023-07-111h 03
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesLimbach Holdings (NASDAQ: LMB): Buildings Solutions Systems Firm with Expertise in Design, Engineering and Maintenance of Existing BuildingsMy guest on the show today is Michael McCann, President & CEO of Limbach Holdings (NASDAQ: LMB). Limbach is a building systems solutions firm with expertise in the design, prefabrication, installation, management and maintenance of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (“HVAC”), mechanical, electrical, plumbing and controls systems. With over 1,500 team members and 17 offices located throughout the United States, the company partners with institutions with mission-critical infrastructures, such as data centers and healthcare, industrial & light manufacturing, cultural & entertainment, higher education, and life science facilities.Limbach had presented at our virtual conference in December of 2022, and I've interviewed the previous CEO, Charlie Baco...2023-06-2746 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesOrigin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED): GMO Corn Seeds in ChinaMy guest on the show today is Joe Ramelli, Vice President of Business Development for Origin Agritech (NASDAQ: SEED). Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zhong-Guan-Cun (ZGC) Life Science Park in Beijing, is a Chinese agricultural technology company. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech's phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from China's Ministry of Agriculture, according to the company's website.Three things to get you ready for this interview:1. I've been wanting to have a US-listed Chinese company on the podcast. US-listed Chinese companies have had a...2023-06-1652 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesomniQ Corp. (NASDAQ: OMQS): Creates Automation through Object IdentificationMy guest on the show today is Shai Lustgarten, CEO of omniQ Corp. (NASDAQ: OMQS). omniQ provides computerized and machine vision image processing solutions that use patented and proprietary AI technology to deliver data collection, real-time surveillance and monitoring for supply chain management, homeland security, public safety, traffic & parking management, and access control applications. The company's customers range across four key verticals: Supply Chain, Traffic Management, Public Safety/Safe Cities, and Retail/Restaurants.As it states in the title and Shai's answer to my first question, the company creates automation through object identification. Yes, it sounds like...2023-06-0944 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesAdamas One Corp. (NASDAQ: JEWL): Building a Lab-Grown Diamond Brand for ConsumersMy guest on the show today is Jay Grdina, President, CEO, Chairman of Adamas One Corp. (NASDAQ: JEWL). Adamas One Corp, The Original Lab-Grown Diamond CompanyTM, is a high quality diamond manufacturer based in the United States. The company, according to their website, is the originator of the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process for diamond and a direct company lineage back to Apollo Diamond, as well as claim that their Lab-Grown Diamonds are identical to the best mined diamonds - optically, physically and chemically. Adamas One had recently participated in our conference, the Planet MicroCap Showcase, and fol...2023-06-0142 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesElectrovaya Inc. (TSX: EFL) (OTCQB: EFLVF): Lithium-ion Battery Technology and Manufacturer for Material Handling Electric VehiclesMy guest on the show today is Dr. Raj DasGupta, CEO of Electrovaya Inc. (TSX: EFL) (OTCQB: EFLVF). Electrovaya is a technology-focused company with extensive IP, designs, develops, and manufactures proprietary lithium-ion batteries, battery systems, and battery-related products for energy storage, clean electric transportation, and other specialized applications. The Company has acquired a 52-acre site with a 135,000 sq.foot manufacturing building in NY State for its planned Gigafactory, in addition to its two operating locations in Canada.Electrovaya has been in the battery space for over two decades and has had many "lives" and Raj explains. In 2009, wh...2023-05-1936 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesResearch Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSSS): Software Tools Provider to Researchers for R&DMy guest on the show today is Roy Olivier, CEO and President of Research Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSSS). Research Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSSS) provides cloud-based technologies to streamline the process of obtaining, managing, and creating intellectual property. Founded in 2006 as Reprints Desk, the company was a pioneer in developing solutions to serve researchers.I did an interview on Planet MicroCap with Avi Fisher from Long Cast Advisors, where he described his thesis about Research Solutions, and so I wanted to invite on Roy to better understand the company, as well as:* The company's pivot from a...2023-05-1237 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesAltisource Asset Management (NYSE American: AAMC): Originator and Distributor of Private CreditMy guest on the show today is Jason Kopcak, President, CEO and Director of Altisource Asset Management (NYSE American: AAMC). Altisource Asset Management Corporation (“AAMC”) is a leading boutique alternative asset manager that is focused on building platforms in the multi-trillion dollar alternative asset space. The company has built several businesses that originate and source bespoke credit secured by various types of real estate on behalf of money managers, insurance companies, large institutions and funds. AAMC also has an asset management company that has a deep history across various types of credit, real estate, distressed housing, and mortgages.AAMC...2023-04-2134 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesIDW (NYSE American: IDW): Focused on Publishing Graphic Novels, Comic Books and Turning them into TV and Media EntertainmentMy guest on the show today is Allan Grafman, CEO of IDW Media Holdings (NYSE American: IDW). IDW is an integrated media company providing compelling stories and characters for global audiences. The IDW Publishing and IDW Entertainment businesses acquire IP for holistic franchise development across comics and graphic novels, television and other entertainment platforms and leverage established stories from their creative partners.Allan was recently named CEO in August 2022, and has been in charge of leading the turnaround for IDW. As IDW's Chairman, Howard Jonas stated in the press release announcing Allan's appointment: “He is a dynamic le...2023-04-1441 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesGreystone Logistics, Inc. (OTCQB: GLGI): Manufactures 100% Recycled Plastic Shipping Pallets for Broad Range of IndustriesMy guest on the show today is Warren Kruger, CEO of Greystone Logistics, Inc. (OTCQB: GLGI). Greystone Logistics, Inc. is focused on the fast-growing plastic segment of the $9.5 billion pallet industry, with its manufacturing facility located in Bettendorf, IA and its Executive offices located in Tulsa, OK.For those wondering what a pallet is, those are the flat wooden structures that heavy goods are put so that they can be moved using a fork-lift truck. One of the key differentiators is that they manufacture recycled plastic pallets vs. those traditional wooden pallets that you've for sure seen...2023-04-1138 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesGlobal Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (NEO: JET) (OTCQB: JETMF): Filling the Need for Air Travel That Existing Carriers CannotMy guest on the show today is Ryan Goepel, CFO of Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (NEO: JET) (OTCQB: JETMF). Global Crossing Airlines Group, also known as GlobalX, is a US 121 domestic flag and supplemental Airline flying the Airbus A320 family aircraft. GlobalX flies as a passenger ACMI and charter airline serving the US, Caribbean, European and Latin American markets. In 2023, GlobalX entered ACMI cargo market flying the A321 freighter.I found Global Crossing Airlines Group on several forums I subscribe to, notably on MicroCapClub, and you might be asking yourself, oh boy, an airline, here we go...2023-03-3140 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesKraken Robotics (TSX-V: PNG) (OTCQB: KRKNF): A Defense Technology Company Focused on Underwater RoboticsMy guest on the show today is Greg Reid, President and CEO of Kraken Robotics (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF). Kraken Robotics Inc. is a marine technology company providing complex subsea sensors, batteries, and robotic systems. Their high-resolution 3D acoustic imaging solutions and services enable clients to overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Kraken Robotics is headquartered in Canada and has offices in North and South America and Europe. Kraken is ranked as a Top 100 marine technology company by Marine Technology Reporter.Since I first interviewed Greg back in 2017, the company has grown to th...2023-03-2447 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesData I/O (NASDAQ: DAIO): Device Programming and Security Provisioning for Manufactured ProductsMy guest on the show today is Anthony Ambrose, President & CEO of Data I/O (NASDAQ: DAIO). Data I/O (NASDAQ: DAIO) is a global provider of advanced data and security deployment solutions. These solutions are used by some of the world’s largest manufacturers, programming centers, and contract manufacturers to securely program integrated circuits and bring their electronic devices to life. Virtually every electronic product today incorporates one or more programmable semiconductor devices that contain data and operating instructions essential for the proper operation of the product. You hear that description, and one thinks, "ok, I can wrap my h...2023-03-1651 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesTOMI™ Environmental Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: TOMZ): A Global Disinfection and Decontamination CompanyMy guest on the show today is Dr. Halden Shane, CEO & Chairman of TOMI™ Environmental Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: TOMZ). TOMI™ Environmental Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: TOMZ) is a global decontamination and infection prevention company, providing environmental solutions for disinfection through the manufacturing, sales and licensing of its premier Binary Ionization Technology® (BIT™) platform. Invented under a defense grant in association with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the U.S. Department of Defense, BIT™ solution utilizes a low percentage hydrogen peroxide as its only active ingredient and uses patented ionized Hydrogen Peroxide (iHP™) technology in all SteraMist systems to create su...2023-03-0935 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesCreditRiskMonitor.com, Inc. (OTCQX: CRMZ): Web-based and SaaS Subscription Products to Manage Financial and Supply Chain RisksMy guest on the show today is Jerry Flum, Chairman and CEO, and Michael Flum, President and COO, of CreditRiskMonitor.com, Inc. (OTCQX: CRMZ). CreditRiskMonitor® (creditriskmonitor.com) sells a suite of web-based, SaaS subscription products providing access to comprehensive commercial credit reports, bankruptcy risk analytics, financial and payment information, and curated news on public and private companies worldwide. The products help corporate credit and procurement professionals stay ahead of and manage financial risk more quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively.The Company’s newest platform, SupplyChainMonitor™, leverages its financial risk analytics expertise to create a risk management solution built speci...2023-03-0258 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesSidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU): Space-as-a-Service for Commercial Satellite ProductionMy guest on the show today is Carol Craig, Chairwoman and CEO of Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU). Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), located in Cape Canaveral, Florida, operates from a 35,000-square-foot manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing facility focused on commercial satellite design, manufacture, launch, and data collection. The company’s rich heritage includes the design and manufacture of many flight and ground component parts and systems for various space-related customers and programs. Sidus Space has a broad range of Space-As-a-Service offerings including space-rated hardware manufacturing, design engineering, satellite manufacturing and platform development, launch and support services, data analytics services and sa...2023-02-2341 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesDirect Digital Holdings (NASDAQ: DRCT): Leveraging Technology to Help Middle Market Companies Buy and Sell MediaMy guest on the show today is Mark Walker, Chairman and CEO of Direct Digital Holdings (NASDAQ: DRCT).Direct Digital Holdings, owner of operating companies Colossus SSP, Huddled Masses, and Orange 142, brings state-of-the-art sell- and buy-side advertising platforms together under one umbrella company. Direct Digital Holdings' sell-side platform, Colossus SSP, offers advertisers of all sizes extensive reach within general market and multicultural media properties.The company's subsidiaries Huddled Masses and Orange142 deliver services for middle market advertisers by providing data-optimized programmatic solutions at scale for businesses in sectors that range from energy to healthcare to travel to...2023-02-0933 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesLFTD Partners (OTCQB: LIFD): A Profitable Manufacturer and Distributor of Hemp-derived and Psychoactive Products [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Gerry Jacobs, CEO, and Nick Warrender, COO, LFTD Partners, Inc. (OTCQB: LIFD). LFTD Partners Inc., Jacksonville, FL (OTCQB ticker symbol LIFD) is the parent corporation of Lifted Made, Kenosha, WI (www.LiftedMade.com), which manufactures and sells hemp-derived and psychoactive products under its Urb Finest Flowers and Silly Shruum brands. LFTD Partners Inc. also owns 4.99% of CBD-infused beverage and products maker Ablis Holding Company (www.AblisBev.com), and of craft distillers Bendistillery Inc. d/b/a Crater Lake Spirits (www.CraterLakeSpirits.com) and Bend Spirits, Inc. (www.Bendistillery.com) all located in Be...2023-02-0249 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesAmerigo Resources (TSX: ARG) (OTCQX: ARREF): Copper Producer without a Copper Mine [Due Diligence Series]My guest on the show today is Aurora Davidson, President and CEO of Amerigo Resources Ltd. (TSX: ARG) / (OTCQX: ARREF). Amerigo is an innovative copper producer with a long-term relationship with Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile (“Codelco”), the world’s largest copper producer. Amerigo produces copper concentrate and molybdenum concentrate as a by-product at the MVC operation in Chile by processing fresh and historic tailings from Codelco’s El Teniente mine, the world's largest underground copper mine.Despite the copper price being down from it's all-time high in late February 2022, copper has been back to 2011 levels an...2023-01-1940 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesVicinity Motor Corp. (NASDAQ: VEV) (TSX-V: VMC): Electric Vehicle Manufacturer for Both Public and Commercial Enterprise Use [Due Diligence Series]My guest on the show today is William Trainer, CEO, President, Director of Vicinity Motor Corp. (NASDAQ: VEV) (TSX-V: VMC). Vicinity Motor Corp. is a North American supplier of electric vehicles for both public and commercial enterprise use. The Company leverages a dealer network and close relationships with world-class manufacturing partners to supply its flagship electric, CNG and clean-diesel Vicinity buses, the VMC 1200 electric truck and a VMC Optimal-EV shuttle bus.I've known Vicinity for a long time now, since they were known as Grande West Transportation, and I invited Will on to share their journey, as well as:2023-01-0541 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesAgriFORCE Growing Systems (NASDAQ: AGRI): Using Technology to Transform Farm Food [Due Diligence Series]My guest on the show today is Ingo Mueller, CEO of AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGRI). AgriFORCE Growing Systems is an AgTech company focused on the development and acquisition of crop production know-how and intellectual property augmented by advanced AgTech facilities and solutions. Looking to serve the global market, the Company’s current focus is on North and Central America, Europe, and Asia. The AgriFORCE vision is to be a leader in delivering plant-based foods and products through advanced and sustainable AgTech solution platforms that make positive change in the world—from seed to table.Agriculture tech...2022-12-2051 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesReal Good Foods (NASDAQ: RGF): Modernizing Frozen Food by Making More Nutritious and Craveable Food [Due Diligence Series]My guest on the show today is Bryan Freeman, Executive Chairman of The Real Good Food Company (NASDAQ: RGF). Real Good Foods is a leading health and wellness frozen foods company, providing a better way to enjoy your favorite foods. The Company’s mission is to provide “Real Food You Feel Good About Eating”, making delicious, nutritious foods that are low in sugar, low in carbohydrates and high in protein. The Real Good Foods family of products includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks – available in over 16,000 stores nationwide with additional direct-to-consumer options.I have interviewed companies in the froz...2022-11-2239 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesNowVertical Group (TSX-V: NOW): Building the Vertical Intelligent Future [Due Diligence Series]My guest on the show today is Daren Trousdell, Chairman and CEO of NowVertical Group (TSX-V: NOW). NOW is a vertical intelligence "VI" software and solutions company growing organically and through acquisition. NOW’s VI solutions are organized by industry vertical and are built upon a foundational set of data technologies that fuse, secure, and mobilize data in a transformative and compliant way. The NOW product suite enables the creation of high-value VI solutions that are predictive in nature and drive automation specific to each high-value industry vertical.Periodically, I crowdsource what companies you'd like to hear me...2022-11-1739 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesInnovative Food Holdings (OTCQB: IVFH): A Leader in Direct-to-Chef & Direct-to-Consumer eCommerce PlatformsMy guest on the show today is Sam Klepfish, Chairman and CEO of Innovative Food Holdings (OTCQB: IVFH). IVFH is a leading end-to-end direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform and direct-to-chef platform connecting the world’s best artisan food makers with top chefs and epicurean consumers nationwide. Innovative Food Holdings has presented at all the main MicroCap events, so you may have heard about this company before. I've known Sam for a long time, and I wanted to invite Sam on here to dive deeper into IVFH as it exists today, and provide an opportunity for Sam to give you his unfettered pe...2022-11-1048 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesIssuer Direct Corporation (NYSE American: ISDR): Global Brands’ One Stop Shop for All Communications Needs [Due Diligence Series]My guest on the show today is Brian Balbirnie, CEO of Issuer Direct Corporation (NYSE American: ISDR). Issuer Direct® is a leading communications and compliance company, providing solutions for both Public Relations and Investor Relations Professionals. Our comprehensive solutions are used by thousands of customers from emerging startups to multi-billion dollar global brands, ensuring their most important moments are reaching the right audiences, via our industry leading newswire, IR website solutions, events technology, and compliance solutions.For full disclosure, we're a customer of Issuer Direct's, using their events software and webcast solutions for our investor conferences, as w...2022-11-0749 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesLogicMark, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGMK): From PERS Technology to Caring Platform as a Service [Due Diligence Series]My guest on the show today is Chia-Lin Simmons, CEO of LogicMark, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGMK). LogicMark, Inc. provides personal emergency response systems (PERS), health communications devices and technologies to create a Connected Care Platform. The Company’s devices give people the ability to receive care at home and confidence to age in place. LogicMark revolutionized the PERS industry by incorporating two-way voice communication technology directly into its medical alert pendant and providing this life-saving technology at a price point everyday consumers can afford. The Company’s PERS technologies are sold through the United States Veterans Health Administration and dealers/dist...2022-11-0150 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesAirgain (NASDAQ: AIRG): Evolving from Components to Providing Wireless Systems [Due Diligence Series]My guest on the show today is Jacob Suen, President and CEO of Airgain (NASDAQ: AIRG). Airgain is a leading provider of wireless connectivity solutions, creating and delivering products that include embedded components, external antennas, and integrated systems, across the globe. The company's mission is to connect the world through optimized integrated wireless solutions. Airgain’s expertise in custom cellular and antenna system design pairs with their focus on high-growth technologies and our dedication to simplifying the growing complexity of wireless. With a broad portfolio of products across the value chain, from embedded components to fully integrated products, Airgain he...2022-10-1840 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesSuper League Gaming (NASDAQ: SLGG): Providing Technology to Connect Gamers and Creators to Advertisers [Due Diligence Series]My guest on the show today is Ann Hand, CEO of Super League Gaming (NASDAQ: SLGG). Super League Gaming (Nasdaq: SLGG) builds and operates networks of games, monetization tools and content channels across metaverse gaming platforms that empower developers, energize players, and entertain fans. The company’s solutions provide incomparable access to an audience consisting of players in the largest global metaverse environments, fans of hundreds of thousands of gaming influencers, and viewers of gameplay content across major social media and digital video platforms.We've had a couple gaming companies on Due Diligence thus far, and I wa...2022-10-111h 01
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesBoardwalktech (TSX-V: BWLK) (OTCQB: BWLKF): Helping Enterprises Get Control of All their Unstructured Data [Due Diligence Series]My guests on the show today are Chairman and CEO, Andrew Duncan, and CFO and Director, Charlie Glavin, at Boardwalktech Software Corp. (TSX-V: BWLK) (OTCQB: BWLKF). Boardwalktech has developed a patented Digital Ledger Technology Platform currently used by Fortune 500 companies running mission-critical applications worldwide. Boardwalktech's digital ledger technology and its unique method of managing vast amounts of structured and unstructured data is the only platform on the market today where multiple parties can effectively work on the same data simultaneously while preserving the fidelity and provenance of the data. Boardwalktech can deliver collaborative, purpose-built enterprise information management applications on...2022-10-0458 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesBoat Rocker Media (TSX: BRMI): Integrated Global Entertainment Home for Creative Visionaries [Due Diligence Series]My guest on the show today is John Young, CEO of Boat Rocker Media (TSX: BRMI). Boat Rocker Media is the home for creative visionaries. An independent, integrated global entertainment company, Boat Rocker's purpose is to tell stories and build iconic brands across all genres and mediums. With offices around the world, Boat Rocker's creative and commercial capabilities include Scripted, Unscripted, and Kids & Family television production, distribution, brand & franchise management, a world-class animation studio, and talent management through Untitled Entertainment. A selection of Boat Rocker's projects include: Invasion (Apple TV+), Orphan Black (BBC AMERICA, CTV Sci-Fi Channel), Dear... (Apple...2022-09-2747 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesQuoteMedia (OTCQB: QMCI): Deliver, Aggregate and Normalize Market Data for Companies and Investors [Due Diligence Series]My guest on the show today is Dave Shworan, President, CEO and Director of QuoteMedia, Inc. (OTCQB: QMCI). QuoteMedia is a leading software developer and cloud-based syndicator of financial market information and streaming financial data solutions to media, corporations, online brokerages, and financial services companies. The Company licenses interactive stock research tools such as streaming real-time quotes, market research, news, charting, option chains, filings, corporate financials, insider reports, market indices, portfolio management systems, and data feeds. Their client list includes companies such as: NASDAQ, TMX Group, CSE, London Stock Exchange, The Motley Fool, Canaccord Genuity, and well, us here...2022-09-0650 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesRichardson Electronics (NASDAQ: RELL): Engineered Solutions for 75 Years [Due Diligence Series]My guest on the show today is Ed Richardson, Chairman, CEO & President of Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ: RELL). Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL) is a leading global provider of engineered solutions, power grid and microwave tubes and related consumables; power conversion and RF and microwave components; replacement parts, tubes, and service training for diagnostic imaging equipment; and customized display solutions.For 75 years, the company has been a provider of power grid and microwave tubes, and serves customers in the alternative energy, aviation, broadcast, communications, healthcare, industrial, marine, medical, military, scientific and semiconductor markets.The Company’s st...2022-08-3045 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesGameSquare (CSE: GSQ) (OTCQB: GMSQF): Connecting Global Brands to Gaming and Esports Communities [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Justin Kenna, CEO of GameSquare Esports Inc. (CSE: GSQ) (OTCQB: GMSQF). GameSquare is an international gaming and esports company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The Company is seeking to acquire additional assets and entities serving the gaming and esports markets and, more broadly, in sports and entertainment.GameSquare owns a portfolio of companies including Code Red Esports Ltd., an esports talent agency serving the UK, GCN, a digital media company focusing on the gaming and esports audience based in Los Angeles, USA., NextGen Tech, LLC (dba as Complexity Gaming), a leading...2022-08-231h 03
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesXcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB): Reimagining Shopping, Entertainment and Social Media as One Thing [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Robert D’Loren, CEO & Chairman of Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB). Xcel Brands, Inc. is a media and consumer products company engaged in the design, production, marketing, live streaming, wholesale distribution, and direct-to-consumer sales of branded apparel, footwear, accessories, fine jewelry, home goods and other consumer products, and the acquisition of dynamic consumer lifestyle brands.This is a company that doesn't put out a whole lot of news other than your standard Q's and K's, and yet, has done the conference circuit and I've known about for some time. I wa...2022-08-1645 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesBM Technologies (NYSE American: BMTX): One of the Largest Digital Banking, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) Providers [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Luvleen Sidhu, CEO and Co-Founder of BM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: BMTX). BM Technologies—formerly known as BankMobile—is among the largest digital banking platforms and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) providers in the country, providing access to checking and savings accounts, personal loans, credit cards, and financial wellness.The BM Technologies (BMTX) digital banking platform employs a multi-partner distribution model, known as "Banking-as-a-Service" (BaaS), that enables the acquisition of customers at higher volumes and substantially lower expense than traditional banks, while providing significant benefits to its customers, partners, and business.Luvl...2022-08-0942 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesLightwave Logic (NASDAQ: LWLG): Designing Modulators that Transmits Data at Higher Speeds [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Dr. Michael Lebby, CEO of Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG). Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG) is developing a platform leveraging its proprietary engineered electro-optic (EO) polymers to transmit data at higher speeds with less power. The Company's high-activity and high-stability organic polymers allow Lightwave Logic to create next-generation photonic EO devices, which convert data from electrical signals into optical signals, for applications in data communications and telecommunications markets.I interviewed Dr. Lebby in April 2020 in a short CEO interview that's available on our YouTube Channel when the company was still...2022-08-0252 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesTantalus (TSX: GRID): Building Solutions to Help Modernize Utilities [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Peter Londa, President and CEO of Tantalus Systems Holding Inc. (TSX: GRID). Tantalus is a smart grid technology company that transforms aging one-way grids into future-proofed multi-directional grids that improve the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of public power and electric cooperative utilities and the communities they serve.Tantalus was founded in 1989 and went public in early 2021 via an RTO with RiseTech. Despite being around for over 30 years, the company is very new to the public markets, and just starting to get the word out on who they are and their...2022-07-261h 02
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesLightPath Technologies (NASDAQ: LPTH): Enables Technology Customers to Use Photonics and Optics in their Products [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Sam Rubin, President and CEO of LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ: LPTH). LightPath Technologies, Inc. is a leading global, vertically integrated provider of optics, photonics and infrared solutions for the industrial, commercial, defense, telecommunications, and medical industries. LightPath designs and manufactures proprietary optical and infrared components including molded glass aspheric lenses and assemblies, custom molded glass freeform lenses, infrared lenses and thermal imaging assemblies, fused fiber collimators, and proprietary Black DiamondTM (”BD6”) chalcogenide-based glass lenses. LightPath also offers custom optical assemblies, including full engineering design support. The Company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with manu...2022-07-2044 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesSolitron Devices (OTC: SODI): Supplier to the Defense Industry for Electronic Components [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Tim Eriksen, CEO of Solitron Devices (OTC: SODI). Headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL USA, Solitron Devices manufactures power semiconductors and integrated power solutions for systems that demand the ultimate in performance and reliability. Customers in aerospace, defense, industrial and space rely on Solitron’s innovative products to develop smaller, lighter weight, higher efficiency systems level power solutions.Solitron Devices has been requested a few times when I've crowd-sourced who y'all want to hear on the show, and Tim did not disappoint. We had a wide-ranging discussion about:* Hi...2022-07-1242 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesAudioEye (NASDAQ: AEYE): Eradicate All Barriers to Digital Accessibility [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Dr. Carr Bettis, Executive Chairman of AudioEye (NASDAQ: AEYE). AudioEye is a digital accessibility platform delivering ADA and WCAG compliance at scale. By combining technology and subject matter expertise, AudioEye is helping companies and content creators solve every aspect of web accessibility—from finding and resolving issues to navigating legal compliance, to ongoing monitoring and upkeep. AudioEye delivers automated remediations and continuous monitoring for accessibility issues without making fundamental changes to website architecture, source code, or browser-based tools.AudioEye’s thesis is a relatively simple and painfully obvious problem on so m...2022-07-0737 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesThe Glimpse Group (NASDAQ: VRAR): Enterprise Software & Services for the Immersive Technology Cycle [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Lyron Bentovim, President & CEO of The Glimpse Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRAR). The company is a diversified Virtual and Augmented Reality platform company, comprised of multiple VR and AR software & services companies, and designed with the specific purpose of cultivating companies in the emerging VR/AR industry.The metaverse, virtual reality, augmented reality all comprise what’s known as ”Immersive Technologies”, which, as I learned from Lyron, we are in the first phase of this technology cycle. I wanted to chat with Lyron about all of this, especially since we’re in the e...2022-06-2145 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesCrexendo, Inc. (NASDAQ: CXDO): Phone Services for Small Business Hosted on the Cloud [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Doug Gaylor, President and COO of Crexendo, Inc. (NASDAQ: CXDO). The company is a provider of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Call Center as a Service (CCaaS), communication platform software solutions, and collaboration services designed to provide enterprise-class cloud communication solutions to any size business through their business partners, agents, and direct channels. Crexendo’s solutions currently support over two Million end users globally and was recently recognized as the fastest growing UCaaS platform in the United States.Crexendo has been written up in some MicroCap newsletters I respect, an...2022-06-1449 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesMamaMancini’s (NASDAQ: MMMB): Specialty Pre-Prepared, All-Natural Foods [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Carl Wolf, Chairman and CEO of MamaManici’s (NASDAQ: MMMB). The company is a marketer and distributor of specialty pre-prepared, all-natural foods. MamaMancini’s product portfolio consists of meatballs, meatloaf, sausages and pasta bowls with beef, turkey, chicken and pork varieties – as well as an assortment of chicken-based dishes, olives, savory products and salads through its T&L Creative Salads and Olive Branch subsidiaries. The Company’s products are sold in over 45,000 locations nationwide, including at regional delis and retailers such as Sam’s Club, ALDI Markets, Schnuck Markets, Whole Foods, Publix, ShopRite...2022-06-0651 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesEastside Distilling (NASDAQ: EAST): Canning and Craft Services for Craft Beverage Manufacturers [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Geoffrey Gwin, CEO and CFO of Eastside Distilling (NASDAQ: EAST). The company has been producing high-quality, award-winning craft spirits in Portland, Oregon, since 2008 with a product lineup that includes Azuñia Tequilas, Burnside Whiskeys, Hue-Hue Coffee Rum, and Portland Potato Vodkas. Eastside’s Craft Canning + Bottling subsidiary is one of the Northwest’s leading independent ready-to-drink canners.Geoffrey and I talk quite a bit about Eastside’s Craft Canning + Bottling subsidiary, and I learned more about canning in our conversation than I ever thought I would know. All jokes aside, we also...2022-06-0152 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesVolitionRx (NYSE American: VNRX): Cancer Screening and Diagnostic Tests for Animals and Humans [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Cameron Reynolds, President and CEO of VolitionRx Limited (NYSE AMERICAN: VNRX). Volition is a multi-national epigenetics company that applies its Nucleosomics™ platform through its subsidiaries to develop blood tests to help diagnose and monitor a range of life-altering diseases including some cancers and diseases associated with NETosis such as sepsis and COVID-19. While the company has been primarily focused on human diagnostics and monitoring, it also has a subsidiary focused on animal diagnostics and monitoring.Even though Volition's animal diagnostics and monitoring subsidiary is relatively new, the company recently announced a...2022-05-161h 03
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesAuddia (NASDAQ: AUUD): Technology Company Focused on Reinventing How Consumers Can Engage with Audio [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Jeff Thramann, Executive Chairman of Auddia Inc. (NASDAQ: AUUD). Auddia is focused on reinventing how consumers engage with audio through the development of a proprietary AI platform for audio and technologies for podcasts. Auddia offers two industry firsts-the ability to listen to any AM/FM radio station with added personalized content and no commercials, as well as podcasts with an interactive digital feed that supports deeper stories and delivers digital revenue to podcasters. As a podcaster myself, I’m always interested in learning about new technologies that could benefit our audience’s list...2022-05-0950 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesIdaho Strategic Resources (NYSE American: IDR): Idaho Gold Producer with Rare Earth Element Projects [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is John Swallow, CEO and President of Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: IDR). Idaho Strategic Resources. Headquartered in North Idaho, Idaho Strategic Resources (IDR) is one of the few resource-based companies (public or private) possessing the combination of officially recognized U.S. domestic rare earth element properties (in Idaho) and Idaho-based gold production in an established mining community. IDR’s strategic two-pronged approach as a gold producer with a focus on rare earth elements and other strategic resources gives them a unique foundation of cash flows and future business plans.Id...2022-05-0254 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesSoluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNH): Solutions Provider to the Renewable Energy Generating Business [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Michael Toporek, CEO of Soluna Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLNH). Soluna Holdings is a leading developer of green data centers that convert excess renewable energy into global computing resources. Soluna builds modular, scalable data centers for computing intensive, batchable applications such as cryptocurrency mining, AI and machine learning.We recorded the interview on March 28, 2022, and since then, the company has announced the MTI Instruments subsidiary to Vitrek LLC. The company, as it states in their announcement, "expects that it will be solely focused on developing and monetizing green, zero-carbon computing and...2022-04-2641 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesCamplify (ASX: CHL): AirBnB for Recreational Vehicles (RVs) and Trailers [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Justin Hales, CEO of Camplify Holdings Limited (ASX: CHL). Camplify, based in Australia, is a peer-to-peer digital marketplace platforms connecting recreational vehicle (RV) Owners to Hirers. Camplify’s platform allows for consumers (potential RV hirers) to connect with RV Owners and SMEs with a fleet of RVs. Having grown its community in Australia, Camplify expanded its operations into the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Spain. At the time of recording, I recently returned from an RV trip with my kids and hope to do more, so I was looking forward to chatting wi...2022-04-1853 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesPro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PDEX): Designs and Manufactures Medical Devices [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Rick Van Kirk, CEO of Pro-Dex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PDEX). Pro-Dex, Inc. specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of autoclavable, battery-powered and electric, multi-function surgical drivers and shavers used primarily in the orthopedic, thoracic, and maxocranial facial markets. The company has patented adoptive torque-limiting software and proprietary sealing solutions, and it also provides engineering, quality, and regulatory consulting services; and manufactures and sells rotary air motors to various industries. Pro-Dex's products are found in hospitals and medical engineering labs around the world. I asked Rick to join me today to discuss:...2022-04-1138 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesNephros (NASDAQ: NEPH): Filtration and Pathogen Detection for Medical and Commercial Markets [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Andy Astor, President and CEO of Nephros, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPH). Nephros, Inc. develops and sells water solutions to the medical and commercial markets in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Water Filtration, Pathogen Detection, and Renal Products. Its ultrafilters are used in dialysis centers for the removal of biological contaminants from water and bicarbonate concentrate; and in hospitals for the prevention of infection from waterborne pathogens, such as legionella and pseudomonas, as well as in military and outdoor recreation, commercial, and other healthcare facilities.The...2022-04-0457 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesGalaxy Gaming (OTCQB: GLXZ): Omni-Channel Casino Table Games Experts [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Todd Cravens, CEO of Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (OTCQB: GLXZ). Galaxy Gaming, Inc. is a gaming company that designs, develops, acquires, assembles, markets, and licenses proprietary casino table games and associated technology, platforms, and systems for the gaming industry. The company’s proprietary table games comprise side bets, which are proprietary features and wagering options added to public domain games, such as poker, baccarat, pai gow poker, craps, and blackjack table games; and premium games, which are stand-alone games with their own unique set of rules and strategies. It offers side bets under th...2022-03-2856 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesZomedica (NYSE American: ZOM): Veterinary Health Therapeutic and Diagnostic Products for Companion Animals [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Larry Heaton, CEO of Zomedica (NYSE American: ZOM), a veterinary health company creating therapeutic and diagnostic products for companion animals. The company engages in the development and commercialization of TRUFORMA platform, which offers point-of-care diagnostic products for disease states in dogs and cats; and PulseVet, provides for treatment of various musculoskeletal issues, such as broken bones, tendonitis, and torn ligaments in horses and small animals.Zomedica has collaboration agreements with Celsee, Inc. for the development and commercialization of liquid biopsy assays and related consumables for the detection of...2022-03-2150 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesAltigen Communications (OTCQB: ATGN): Cloud-based Customer Experience Solutions Built on Microsoft Teams [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the show today is Jeremiah Fleming, CEO of Altigen Communications, Inc. (OTCQB: ATGN). The company is a leading provider of cloud-based Customer Experience (CXaaS) solutions built on the Microsoft platform and designed to improve customer engagement and employee productivity in every aspect of today's connected world.Altigen delivers fully managed Unified Communications services, offering Hosted Skype for Business, Teams Phone System, Advanced Cloud PBX, and Innovative Cloud Contact Center applications. Currently, ~90% of the company's revenue comes from their legacy business, and we happen to speak with Jerry at a unique time in...2022-03-1840 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesCogstate Ltd. (ASX: CGS) (OTCQX: COGZF): Democratizing Brain Health Assessments [Due Diligence Podcast]My guest on the Due Diligence Podcast today is Brad O’Connor, CEO of Cogstate Ltd. (ASX: CGS) (OTCQX: COGZF). The company is an industry leader in digital cognition tests that are used primarily in drug trials to see if the drug is impacting cognition. The company operates through two segments, Healthcare and Direct to Consumer, as a provider of digital cognition tests for Alzheimer's disease clinical trials, and direct to consumer via its global commercial partner Eisai Co., Ltd with the recently announced Digital Tool “CogMate™" in Taiwan And Hong Kong.With the recent FDA ap...2022-03-141h 05
SNN PodcastSNN Podcast Ep.11: Week 2 Recap, Fantasy Advice!In this episode the SNN crew go though the week 2 of the NFL season, we also go though fantasy help and our players of the week!2021-09-261h 23SNN PodcastSNN Podcast Ep.7: 2021 NFL Draft Grades, and Aaron Rodgers!This week the SNN crew go take a deep look on the NFL Draft and rank each teams draft, they also talk about Aaron Rodgers current situation!2021-05-031h 43SNN PodcastSNN Podcast Ep.6: Sam Darnold, Bengals and Eagles Franchise Fixers!This week the SNN crew go through what we would do as the Bengals and Eagles GM and other news around the league!2021-04-2254 minSNN PodcastSNN Podcast Ep. 5: 2021 Mock Draft, Question Of The Week, Trades!This week the SNN crew go over everyone’s 2021 Mock Drafts, Question of the Week, and Big News!2021-04-051h 18SNN PodcastSNN Podcast Ep. 4: Kenny Golladay, Falcons, Free Agency, and More!Today in this episode the SNN crew talk about big free agency deals, Falcons franchise fixer, and our new schedule!2021-03-211h 05SNN PodcastSNN Podcast Ep. 3: JJ Watt, Texans, Shaun Alexander, and More!Today in the episode the SNN crew talk about JJ Watt and other takes on current new! *This episode was filmed over 2 days because of audio issues*2021-03-071h 12SNN PodcastSNN Podcast Ep. 2: Russell Wilson, Jets, Player Profile, and More!Today in this episode the SNN crew talk about Sam Bradford’s career, the Jets, and Russell Wilson trade rumors!2021-02-2538 minSNN PodcastSNN Podcast Ep. 1: Jaguars, Wentz, JJ Watt, and More!Today in this episode the SNN crew talk about the Jag’s, this huge free agency and most importantly that we are back!2021-02-1957 min
In the Market Trenches with Gary Ribe and Eric FureyThe Conviction to Hold with Paul Andreola, Founder and Editor of Small Cap DiscoveriesFor this episode of In the Market Trenches with Gary Ribe and Eric Furey, our hosts welcome guest, Paul Andreola, Founder and Editor of Small Cap Discoveries. Paul is one of the best MicroCap investors in the game today, ranked #1 on MicroCapClub, and known for investments that have performed quite well over the years. Today, Paul joins Gary and Eric to chat about some war stories he's experienced over the years, as well as a bit more about his investing process. If there's any take away here, have the conviction to hold. Please enjoy!To register for...2020-12-1746 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesWhy Canadian MicroCaps is a Great Place to Hunt for the Best of the Undiscovered with Paul Andreola, Small Cap DiscoveresFor this special Canada episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I spoke with Paul Andreola, Founder and Editor of Small Cap Discoveries. Paul and I have teamed up to host an event to showcase and highlight Canadian Small, Micro and Nano-Caps called, the SNN Network Canada Virtual Event on January 6-7, 2021 (website: Canada.SNN.Network). Not going to BS you, yes, we are promoting the heck out of the event in this episode, but it's only because we are quite convinced that we put together one of the best line-ups for a Small, Micro and Nano-Cap show - Presenting...2020-12-1418 min
Avoiding the Crowd with Maj Soueidan$RWWI $ATGN $KRMD $DHX Performance Since "What Do I Own" Keynote in April 2019In April 2019, Maj hosted a Keynote Presentation titled, "What Do I Own", which you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMiJMJpW2pE
He mentions four stocks that he owned at the time, $RWWI, $ATGN, $KRMD and $DHX, and we thought it would be fun to take a stroll down memory lane to see how those stocks have done since that presentation, why they were intriguing names at the time, and why some still may be. Spoiler alert: 3 out of 4 have worked out quite well for Maj - up 338% (KRMD), 98% (ATGN), 132% (RWWI), and down 20...2020-09-2232 minAvoiding the Crowd with Maj SoueidanThree Stocks With Heavy Insider BuyingFollowing last week's episode discussing Form 4's and insider buying, this week, Maj comments on three companies that experienced heavy insider buying. In this episode, using $LMB $IVFH $GVP as examples, he demonstrates how he evaluates insider buying and why it's important to his investing process. Please enjoy!
Every week, Maj will be sharing his latest insights and ideas covering the most overlooked asset class, MicroCap Stocks. From latest observations to portfolio strategies to stock ideas, Maj leverages his 30 years of MicroCap investing experience to help you on your investing journey.
This podcast is brought...2020-09-1523 minAvoiding the Crowd with Maj SoueidanMarket Volatility? No worries, Good Time to Look at Form 4'sWe'd like to start off by wishing you all a Happy Labor Day - hope everyone made the most of their time off with your families while staying safe! I think we all needed a 3-day weekend after the market volatility we experienced last week. But no worries, Maj is here to discuss last week's events, his thoughts on the volatility and, most importantly, what he looks for on these days. Specifically, his favorite pastime, looking at Form 4's. Please enjoy!
Every week, Maj will be sharing his latest insights and ideas covering the most overlooked asset...2020-09-0832 minAvoiding the Crowd with Maj SoueidanCOVID-19 Themed Stock Plays Are About To Get TrickyThis week, Maj discusses his latest weekly wrap-up, where he answers the question: Why COVID-19 Themed Stock Plays Are About To Get Tricky. At the end of the day, as he states in his wrap-up: "Basically, we are trying to figure out what type of habits will stick around and which ones will fade back to normality. That is why when it comes to COVID-19, we are more interested in looking at companies that will experience an acceleration in long term growth due the long-lasting implications of the pandemic, are not impacted by COVID-19, or stocks that have fallen...2020-09-0123 minAvoiding the Crowd with Maj SoueidanStock Pitch: IEC Electronics (NASDAQ: IEC) - A Management Comeback StoryThis week, Maj does his first stock pitch on the show - IEC Electronics, the symbol is IEC on NASDAQ. IEC is a provider of electronic manufacturing services to advanced technology companies. Recently, Maj hosted a panel titled, "MicroCap Investing: Management Comeback Stories", and IEC fits that bill for him. Tune in to hear his case for IEC. Full disclosure: Maj Soueidan is a shareholder of IEC.
Every week, Maj will be sharing his latest insights and ideas covering the most overlooked asset class, MicroCap Stocks. From latest observations to portfolio strategies to stock ideas, Maj leverages...2020-08-2529 minAvoiding the Crowd with Maj SoueidanConversation with @TheGladiatorHC and The Investor's ConundrumThis week we invited on @TheGladiatorHC to discuss his recent Q&A with Maj for his website. This was a good ole fashioned talk between two investors relating on each other's investing experiences, and discussing The Investor's Conundrum.
Every week, Maj will be sharing his latest insights and ideas covering the most overlooked asset class, MicroCap Stocks. From latest observations to portfolio strategies to stock ideas, Maj leverages his 30 years of MicroCap investing experience to help you on your investing journey.
This podcast is brought to you by SNN Network. All shows can be found...2020-08-181h 01Avoiding the Crowd with Maj SoueidanDiversification vs. Concentration and 4 New Stocks Enter Research PipelineEvery week, Maj will be sharing his latest insights and ideas covering the most overlooked asset class, MicroCap Stocks. From latest observations to portfolio strategies to stock ideas, Maj leverages his 30 years of MicroCap investing experience to help you on your investing journey.
This week Maj discusses Diversification vs. Concentration and 4 New Stocks Enter Research Pipeline.
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Avoiding the Crowd with Maj SoueidanIntroducing...Avoiding the Crowd with Maj SoueidanWelcome to the very first episode of "Avoiding the Crowd with Maj Soueidan" podcast, a brand new investing podcast hosted by one of the best MicroCap investors in the game today, Maj Soueidan.
Every week, Maj will be sharing his latest insights and ideas covering the most overlooked asset class, MicroCap Stocks. From latest observations to portfolio strategies to stock ideas, Maj leverages his 30 years of MicroCap investing experience to help you on your investing journey.
For more information about Maj Soueidan, please visit: www.GeoInvesting.com
This podcast is brought to you b...2020-08-0127 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesEp. 132 - CFP® Marketing 101: Understanding Your Niche with Taylor Schulte, CFP, Founder and CEO of Define FinancialIn this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I spoke with Taylor Schulte, CFP, Founder and CEO of Define Financial. I found Taylor via his podcasts: Stay Wealthy and Experiments in Advisor Marketing, and I thought it would be interesting to understand CFA and CFP marketing better. As it shows on Define Financial's website, it is very clear, "Retirement Planning For Individuals Over Age 50" - bam, right there, in your face, this is what we do. I've been interviewing more CFA's and CFP's recently, and between my recent interviews with Anna N'Jie-Konte, and now Taylor, it seems that CFA's...2020-07-2944 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesEp. 131 - What You Learn After Losing One Million Dollars with @TheGladiatorHCFor this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with @TheGladiatorHC. Keeping up the two-week theme of anonymous investors, @TheGladiatorHC preferred to be interviewed by his very well-known Twitter handle. You're going to have a lot of fun listening to this episode as Maximus Desmus Meridius (nickname for @TheGladiatorHC for the interview) discuss his investing philosophy, strategy, and more thrillingly, what he learned after losing one million dollars. Please enjoy! We are less than 2 weeks away from our upcoming virtual event, the SNN Network Virtual Investor C...2020-07-2255 min
Planet MicroCap Podcast | MicroCap Investing StrategiesEp. 130 - How to Avoid Bubbles, Limit Drawdowns and Safely Grow Wealth with @ValueStockGeekFor this episode of the Planet MicroCap Podcast, I spoke with @ValueStockGeek. The next two weeks here, we got an anonymous investor theme going on here starting with Mr. Geek, but don't let that dissuade you, Mr. Geek knows his stuff. I've been a fan and following him for a while now, and we discuss his investing philosophy, strategy, Value Stock Geek Blog and his upcoming book: "The Weird Portfolio: Avoid Bubbles, Limit Drawdowns and Safely Growth Wealth." We had a great chat and I hope you enjoy!We are a few weeks away from o...2020-07-1546 min