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Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaTable to Farm with David McMillan Inspiring stories from outstanding Canadian businesspeople, since 2009. The Entrepreneur: David McMillan, proprietor, Hayfield Farms With only days to go in an anxiety-inducing Canadian election campaign, Mike and Dan share top line impressions of the Liberal and Conservative fiscal platforms, and then chat with one of the country's most accomplished restaurateurs, the co-founder of the Joe Beef group, about his evolution in Montréal's fine dining scene, the secrets to operating a successful restaurant and his departure from the iconic eateries in favour of a simpler life down on the farm. David is also th...2025-04-241h 25
Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaHoliday Retail Spectacular with Dax Dasilva & Myriam Belzile-Maguire Inspiring stories from outstanding Canadian businesspeople, since 2009. The Entrepreneurs: Dax Dasilva, founder and CEO, Lightspeed Commerce + Myriam Belzile-Maguire, co-founder and designer, Maguire Shoes On our Holiday Retail Spectacular, we catch up with two returning retail champions who preach "focus" in these turbulent times: an e-commerce and point-of-sale innovator who recently returned to his executive role, and a hybrid online-storefront shoe designer who surprised us by doubling down on Brooklyn brick-and-mortar. In the news, Mike and Dan break down big-picture economic uncertainty in Canada with Trump's tariff threats, an abrupt change at the head of...2024-12-291h 10
Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaWealthsimple, Canada's FinTech DarlingInspiring stories from outstanding Canadian businesspeople, since 2009. The Entrepreneur: Brett Huneycutt, CPO and co-founder, Wealthsimple Founded by friends aiming to democratize investing for a new generation of Canadians, Wealthsimple has shown remarkable growth over the past decade with three million users and is arguably already one of the country's top ten financial institutions. Mike and Dan wanted to delve into the product and tech with co-founder Brett Huneycutt, an Oxford graduate and Rhodes Scholar who still isn't certain the company will ever need a brick-and-mortar branch. Mike also wonders if the US President-elect i...2024-12-071h 04
Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaSeason Premiere: Rosefellow with Mike JagerInspiring stories from outstanding Canadian businesspeople, since 2009. For our 16th season premiere, Mike Newton (BDO Canada) and Dan Delmar (TNKR Media) welcome a fast-growing Montreal industrial developer gaining a reputation for making bold moves. They also discuss a fall push to return to the office, sluggish innovation in Canada and how interest rates are impacting real estate markets. The Entrepreneur: Mike Jager, co-CEO, Rosefellow The Debrief: Thomas Kontogianis, Audit Partner, BDO Canada For more thought leadership and advice from the BDO team, visit www.BDO.ca. 2024-10-231h 01
Goldwater, DubéLove & Money #6: The Charter Debates over Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms have ramped up with the Quebec government and other provincial administrations testing the limits of the constitution. In a unique in-depth conversation, Anne-France and the Dean of Canada's premeire law school discuss the recent offensive on the Charter by politicians, particularly in Quebec with bills 96 and 21 related to language and secularism. Featured Guest: Robert Leckey, Dean, McGill Law Schhol in discussion with Anne-France about recent challenges to the Charter by Quebec's government and ongoing legal battles on the Notwithstanding Clause, a controversial provision in Canada's constitution that...2024-10-1254 min
Goldwater, DubéLove & Money #5: Animal Rights Animal welfare law must become an integral part of family law, Anne-France argues, especially in Quebec since the long overdue recognition of animal sentience in 2015. But there is still much work to be done. Since 2015, municipal governments across the province and even in Quebec's largest cities like Montreal and Longueuil have failed to adopt best practices and policies in line with the reforms. Two of Canada's most promient animal welfare lawyers discuss recent legal progress, as well as offer a behind-the-scenes look into prominent cases involving deer overpopulation and pitbull-type dogs that have made headlines worldwide. 2024-10-0848 min
Goldwater, DubéLove & Money #4: Youth Protection in Quebec What ails Quebec's youth protection system, and has a recent inquiry led to positive changes? Reforms and resources are discussed by two of the most experienced lawyers in the matter, especially in the wake of tragic cases like the death of a seven-year-old girl in Granby, Quebec. Anne-France also explains how innocent parents can get caught up in the system while her guest shares first-hand knowledge of the provincial agency and explains the shocking treatment of teens in the system as soon as they reach the age of majority. Featured Guest: Marie-France Ouimet, Lawyer collaborating...2024-10-0847 min
Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaRicardo Media with Ricardo LarrivéeIn this season finale, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar have the pleasure of welcoming Ricardo Larrivée, Chef and Co-Founder of Ricardo Media. He tells them about entering every Quebecer’s kitchen, building a multi-media empire and passing the baton to a new generation. They are also joined by Arielle Blais, Digital Marketing Specialist at BDO Canada to discuss efficient marketing and strategic elements to consider for your business.2024-05-041h 02Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaSurmesur with Francois TheriaultIn this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Francois Theriault Co-Founder of custom-tailored men’s clothing boutique Surmesur. Francois talks about entrepreneurial agility, international expansion and how they landed a contract to dress up all NHL coaches. They are also joined by Youssef Boutros, Partner at BDO Canada to discuss manufacturing businesses and key elements to consider to grow a sucessful manufacturing business. 2024-04-2757 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaExplorance with Samer SaabIn this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Samer Saab, Founder and CEO of insights solutions company Explorance. He tells them about listening to your employees to drive higher impact and performance. They are also joined by Mia Barouki, Senior Specialist, People Experience Advisory at BDO Canada to discuss AI in the workplace.2024-04-2055 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaTransformer Table with Richard MableyIn this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Richard Mabley, Co-Founder and Vice President of business development at Transformer Table. He tells them about his innovative table that went viral on TikTok and selling his product at Costco. They are also joined by Anthony Marinelli, Assurance Partner at BDO Canada, to discuss board of directors; what they are and how your business might benefit from one.2024-04-1350 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaEli Health with Marina Pavlovic RivasIn this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Marina Pavlovic Rivas, Co-founder and CEO of Eli Health. She tells them about the company's mission to be the first at-home technology that gives real-time and lifelong health insights from the hormones in your saliva.2024-04-0646 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaARC Group Benefits with Dan AhmaraniIn this episode, Uros Milekic and Dan Delmar welcome Dan Ahmarani, Director of Sales & Strategic Partnerships at ARC Group Benefits, who tells them about the use of their technology platform to shake-up the industry, and the tribulations of a second-generation family business. They are also joined by Ernie Furt, Tax Partner at BDO Canada to discuss tax season and how to prepare efficiently.2024-03-3037 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaPartage Club with Fauve DoucetIn this episode, Ernie Furt and Dan Delmar welcome Fauve Doucet, President and CEO, Partage Club. She tells us about the concept of collaborative economy and the social, financial and environmental impacts offered by her digital solution to borrow what you need from your neighbours. They are also joined by Giuliana Papandrea, Senior Manager, Business Services Outsourcing at BDO Canada to discuss how outsourcing can help you achieve your business goals. 2024-03-2341 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaNorthStar Earth & Space with Stewart BainIn this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Stewart Bain, CEO and Founder of NorthStar Earth & Space, whose technology helps manage new space economy traffic in the sky, and support the sustainable management of natural resources on earth. They are also joined by Kareen Tea, US Tax Partner at BDO Canada to discuss some common misconceptions on sales tax for foreigners.2024-03-1656 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaPick Pack with Camille DeslauriersIn this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Camille Deslauriers, in charge of Marketing at Pick Pack, to talk about revolutionizing the world of ecommerce and more with their sustainable, reusable envelopes. They are also joined by Uros Milekic, Business Services and Outsourcing Partner at BDO Canada to discuss bill S-211 on new ESG reporting requirements in Canadian supply chains. 2024-03-0941 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaBoKEABoKEA with Steven Kiekeman Fontaine with Steven Kiekeman FontaineIn this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Steven Kiekeman Fontaine, co-founder of BoKEA. He tells them about making high-end cabinet fronts for IKEA products, enabling customers to build a custom kitchen while saving money. They are also joined by Anne-Marie Henson, Eastern Canada Leader and Partner at BDO Canada, to discuss the importance of digital transformation for manufacturing companies. 2024-03-0240 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaGroupe Powerstone with Andrew PimentelIn this episode, Michael Newton and Sandrine Rastello welcome Anna Martini, CEO of men's fashion brand Psycho Bunny. They talk about her move from the Montreal Canadians back to retail, what’s behind the Psycho Bunny name and why she wants more brick and mortar stores. They are also joined by Shelley Smith, Indirect Tax Partner at BDO Canada to discuss updates to the Underused Housing Tax.2024-02-2439 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaGroupe Powerstone with Andrew PimentelIn this episode, Uros Milekic and Dan Delmar welcome Andrew Pimentel from Groupe Powerstone. This 25-year-old tells them about his entrepreneurial journey from cutting grass as a preteen to landscape design, modern inground pools and creating dream backyards. Our hosts are also joined by Marc-Antoine Chaput, Senior Manager of Business Services Outsourcing at BDO Canada to discuss cloud accounting and how it can help your business.2024-02-1738 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaOneka with Philippe Choinière and Stacey LecuyerIn this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Philippe Choinière and Stacey Lecuyer, co-founders of Oneka. They tell us about their organic plant farm in the Eastern Townships, working with people who match their values, and committing to truly organic skincare. They are also joined by Ernie Furt, Tax Partner at BDO Canada to discuss communicating with your accountant during tax season.2024-02-1042 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaThirdbridge with Pierre-Etienne BousquetIn this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Pierre-Étienne Bousquet, President and Co-Founder of Thirdbridge. He tells them about building the apps that many Montrealers use on a daily basis, and how AI can help entrepreneurs level up their online presence. They are also joined by Carlo Lupo, Tax Partner at BDO Canada to discuss scientific research and development credits.2024-02-0339 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaUnion Coffee with Stephan KouriIn this episode Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Stephan Kouri, president of Union Coffee. Stephan tells us about fair trade coffee, conquering the Montreal market, custom blends and the iconic baby Gaccia. They are also joined by Pierre Taillefer, Partner and ESG Leader at BDO Canada to discuss environmental, social and governance in the food industry. 2024-01-2743 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaJoe Beef Group with Fred MorinIn this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Fred Morin, chef, co-owner and co-founder of the Joe Beef Group, comprised of several iconic Montreal restaurants. They are also joined by Bernard Cormier, Managing Director and Partner, Mergers and Acquisitions at BDO Canada to discuss transactions and what adds value to your business.2023-11-2542 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaTeameo with Sarah SeddikiIn this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Sarah Seddiki, co-founder of Teameo.io. She tells us about her thirst to feel “useful”, identifying an opportunity to pivot during the pandemic, and navigating the challenges posed by managing growth in the EdTech market. They are also joined by Giuliana Papandrea, senior manager of business services at BDO Canada to discuss improving leadership skills and teamwork, and how to avoid common errors.2023-11-1837 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaTite Frette with Karl MagnoneIn this episode, Ernie Furt and Dan Delmar receive Karl Magnone, president and founder of Les Franchises Tite Frette. We learn about the advantages of the franchisor business model, the importance of excellent customer service, and how his company’s CRM helped them grow from 0 to 45 stores across Quebec in 5 years. Amanda Khoury, managerfor estates and trusts at BDO Canada also joins Ernie and Dan to discuss digital assets, virtual intellectual property, and five life events that should prompt Canadians to revisit their estate plan. 2023-11-1142 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaEssentia with Jack Dell'AccioIn this episode, Uros Milekic and Dan Delmar receive Jack Dell'Accio, CEO and founder of natural memory foam mattress company Essentia. Jack tells to us about the “mattress in a box” frenzy, the importance of deep sleep, and how toxic products in your bedroom can negatively impact your health. They are also joined by Greg McDonald, Director at BDO Canada, who shares some advice on research and development tax credits opportunities that you shouldn’t leave on the table.2023-11-0445 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaAcrylic Robotics with Chloe RyanIn this episode, Michael Newton and Sandrine Rastello receive Chloe Ryan, CEO and founder of Acrylic Robotics. Her intelligent robots enable artists to replay their brushstrokes with real paint on canvas, making it easier for them to make a living and democratizing artwork. They are also joined by Shelley Smith, Indirect Tax Partner at BDO Canada to discuss the Canadian underutilized housing tax. 2023-10-2839 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaSabayon with Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée BeaudoinIn this episode, Michael Newton and Sandrine Rastello welcome Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée Beaudoin from Sabayon. They tell us about their journey from offering Montreal’s finest patisseries to leaving it all behind, guesting at a pop-up restaurant in New York City, and now, reinventing themselves with a 14-seat restaurant in Pointe Saint-Charles. They are also joined by subject matter expert Carlo Lupo, Tax partner at BDO Canada to discuss tax considerations and credits for professionals in the restaurant business. 2023-10-2340 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaLes Filles Fattoush with Adelle TarzibachiIn this episode, Sandrine Rastello and Michael Newton receive Adelle Tarzibachi, co-founder of food company les Filles Fattoush. She started with an import business and now sells Syrian ready-to-eat specialties and ingredients. Her business gives women refugees a job and a chance to start a new life in Canada. And most recently, her expansion plans have won her an offer from a dragon. In this episode, we are also joined by Anne-Marie Henson, BDO Partner and Eastern Canada leader to talk about entrepreneurial growing pains: from finding capital to meeting compliance requirements. 2023-10-1638 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaGroupe Grandio avec Jean BédardIn this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Jean Bédard, President and CEO of restaurant turned food business Groupe Grandio. He is also behind the revival of iconic Montreal steakhouse Moishes, and more recently rescued microbrewery Brasseurs du monde. We are also joined by Jean-François Audet, partner of financial advisory services at BDO Canada to discuss franchises and things you should consider before becoming a franchisee.2023-10-1042 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaFumoir Grizzly with Laura BoivinIn this episode we had the pleasure of interviewing Laura Boivin, CEO, Grizzly Fumoir. She is an entrepreneur at heart who bought a Quebec City-based company to grow it as one of the top 5 producers of smoked and ready-to-eat fish in Canada. We are also joined by Elida Eid, Senior Manager in people advisory services at BDO Canada to discuss the various roles of HR leaders when your business is going through transformations. 2023-09-3039 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaSafari Condo with Dominique NadeauFor the launch of the 2023-2024 season, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dominique Nadeau, CEO of Safari Condo, a successful family business that for 25 years has found its niche making vanlife a reality for customers dreaming of living, and working, on the open road. We are also joined by Uros Milekic, partner at BDO Canada Business Services to discuss how income is taxed when you incorporate your business. 2023-09-2546 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaCocktail Bomb Shop Kiana Gomes Inspiring Entrepreneurs Montreal has new wisdom to share from Keana Gomes, founder of Cocktail Bomb Shop. She left journalism school, started experiments in her kitchen during the pandemic, went viral and even got an offer from four dragon investors. We are also joined by Julie Côté, Senior Tax Manager at BDO Canada, to discuss the Underused Housing Tax, who could be affected by it, and what the exemptions are.2023-05-0942 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaLacroix Boards with Alexandre ArchambaultInspiring Entrepreneurs Montreal has new wisdom to share from Alexandre Archambault, who tells us about matching their enthusiasm for technology with their love for anything strapped to their feet, inventing an electric skateboard, to powering a board called a foil with a battery, and more recently hauling people up a mountain repeatedly using a battery-powered t-bar ski lift.2023-05-0149 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaSOLIOS Watches with Samuel LerouxInspiring Entrepreneurs MTL has new wisdom to share from entrepreneurs like Samuel Leroux, co-founder of SOLIOS Watches, a Montreal watch brand that reconciles design, elegance and sustainability. Solar-powered watches are back, and we’ll discuss the company’s values and how they hope to tackle planned obsolescence. We are also joined by Elida Eid, Senior Manager of HR Consulting at BDO Canada to discuss culture in the workplace and aligning corporate mission, vision and values. 2023-04-2148 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaMely.ai with Edward KoInspiring Entrepreneurs MTL has new wisdom to share from entrepreneurs like Edward Ko, co-founder of Mely.ai, who tells us about how intelligent document processing, a form of AI, can be used by transportation and logistics companies to save 90% of time and 80% of cost related to the heavy burden of accurately filling out logistics-related paperwork. We are also joined by Amanda Khoury, Estate & Trusts manager at BDO Canada to discuss estate planning and digital legacy. 2023-04-1451 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaHippoc with Jean-Maxime LaroucheInspiring Entrepreneurs MTL has new wisdom to share from entrepreneurs like Jean-Maxime Larouche, CEO of Hippoc, a company that offers small and medium size businesses an affordable solution to create and optimize digital advertising that will resonate with their audience. We are also joined by Giuliana Papandrea, Manager of Business Services Outsourcing at BDO Canada to discuss deadlines and documents for tax season. 2023-04-1044 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaNilufar with Nilufar Al-ShourbajiThis week, we’ll have wisdom to share from Nilufar Al-Shourbaji, the falafel Queen and co-owner with her parents of the takeout and catering business Nilufar; she’ll tell us about the family’s successful pivot after a real estate nightmare, the growth of their grocery brand Falafel Royale, and their commitment to nourishing those in need. We also welcome Natalie Purkhardt, HR consulting manager at BDO Canada to talk about setting the HR foundation in your business.2023-03-3148 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaVention with Étienne LacroixInspiring Montreal has new wisdom to share from entrepreneurs like Étienne Lacroix, CEO of Vention, who tells us about his cloud platform to design, order and deploy manufacturing equipment tailored to each of its customers. We are also joined by Ernie Furt, Tax Partner at BDO Canada to discuss preparation and organization for personal tax season.2023-03-2840 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaGroupe 3737 with Frantz SaintellemyInspiring Entrepreneurs MTL has new wisdom to share from entrepreneurs like Frantz Saintellemy, President and COO of Leddartech, Université de Montréal Chancellor, and Co-Founder of BIPOC Entrepreneurship Incubator Groupe 3737, who tells us about perseverance in school that led him to MIT, climbing various corporate echelons at the speed of light, and giving back to the community by helping black entrepreneurs through an incubator that now has national reach and impact.2023-03-201h 04Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaSceno Plus with Olivier Berthiaume-BergéOlivier Berthiaume-Bergé, President and CEO of Scéno Plus, tells us about his family-owned design firm that creates unique spaces around the world for some of the biggest names in the live entertainment industry such as Cirque du Soleil, Katy Perry, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion and more recently Adele, just to name a few. We are also joined by Peter Joseph Moraitis, BDO Canada tax partner to discuss the March Trust tax deadline.2023-03-1346 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaWide the brand with Mahrzad LariMahrzad Lari, co-founder of contemporary fashion line for men Wide the brand, stylishly designed and produced locally, specifically for the wide-man body. We are also joined by Mia Barouki, senior HR manager at BDO Canada, to discuss HR functions in small and medium businesses.2023-03-0640 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaValsoft with Sam YoussefSam Youssef, Founder and CEO of Valsoft; tells us about building a group of mission-critical software businesses that together are now worth north of one billion; he acquires and empowers well-run companies, providing more opportunities for global growth. 2023-02-2839 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaBKIND with Marilyne BouchardMarilyne Bouchard, founder of Bkind, tells us about developing a line of products made of natural ingredients in her kitchen, adopting a vegan and cruelty-free product model, and putting the environment at the forefront. We are also joined by Giuliana Papandrea, Manager at BDO Canada, to discuss bookkeeping tips for your business. 2023-02-1740 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaManmade with Robert MarzinRobert Marzin, one of four co-founders of Man Made, a Montreal-based underwear company for men, talks about revolutionizing the world of male undergarments. 2023-02-1339 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaAltitude Sport with Alexandre GuimondAlexandre Guimond, co-CEO of Altitude Sports, tells us about moving online in the early days of ecommerce, making the jump from employee to majority owner, playing at the intersection of fashion and the outdoors, and keeping philanthropy and the environment close to his heart. We are also joined by Peter-Joseph Moraitis, Tax partner at BDO Canada, to discuss tax implications of rising interest rates.2023-02-0743 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaPaper with Philip CutlerInspiring Entrepreneurs MTL has new wisdom to share from entrepreneurs like Philip Cutler, co-founder and CEO of Paper, an online tutoring solution that is taking the education world by storm. We are also joined by BDO Partner Jean-François Audet to discuss business valuation et key value drivers.2023-01-3054 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaTristan with Lili FortinLili Fortin, CEO and 2nd generation family business owner of Tristan Tells us about what do they attribute Tristan’s success to, as they will celebrate their 50th anniversary next year, family business transition, and sustainability. We are also joined by Carlo Lupo, FL Tax Partner to discuss Tax credits for manufacturers.2022-11-2838 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaDitch Labs with Laurent LaferrièreLaurent Laferrière, co-owner of Ditch Labs, tells about his pioneering nicotine addiction treatment and smartphone app, powered by AI to help smokers and vapers quit more efficiently. We also welcome Julie Côté, Senior Manager of non-resident taxation to discuss new laws affecting foreigners: 2022 introduction of the 1% tax on under-used properties and the 2023/2024 ban on new residential properties acquisitions.2022-11-2139 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaCameo Collection with Natalie MadjarianNatalie Madjarian, co-owner of custom upholstery and furniture store Cameo Collection, tells us about buying a company from bankruptcy to fulfill her dream to manage her own business, and the synergies - and possibly tensions - that come with owning a business as a couple. We also welcome Sara Halickman, Estates and Trusts Partner at FL Fuller Landau to discuss estate planning concerns for couples who are in business together.2022-11-1240 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaGroupe Commensal with George KyresGeorge Kyres, president of Group Commensal, tells us about his successful string of businesses from 4 Brothers to Europe’s Best, and the growth of an iconic vegetarian brand into the retail grocery space. We also have Giuliana Papandrea, manager in accounting and assurance at FL Fuller Landau join us to discuss cloud based accounting systems.2022-11-0734 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaSauvegarde with John SalibyJohn Saliby, founder of fighting food waste Sauvegarde app, tells us about lessons learned while growing up that made him realize the extent of food waste, and how combatting it is an easy way to fight climate change. We also welcome Nick Vassilas, Manager at Le Groupe Fuller Landau to discuss the process behind launching a business and being an entrepreneur.2022-10-3139 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaPolystyvert with Solène BrouartSolenne Brouart, founder and chief growth officer of Polystyvert, tells us about circular economy and how she found a way to recycling polystyrene, which we know under the most famous brand Styrofoam. Elida Eid, Senior manager at FL’s HR sister company Pvisio will also talk about adapting to change in the workplace.2022-10-2439 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaBoustan with Emad SaadEmad Saad, owner of Lebanese restaurant chain Boustan, tells us about his success in the Montreal marketplace in the past 36 years, and its efforts to become a green restaurant chain, from packaging to sourcing ingredients locally.2022-10-1742 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaCardio Plein Air with Danielle DanaultDanielle Danault, founder of rain or shine, year-round outdoor fitness bootcamp company Cardio Plein Air, tells us about her love of fitness, how a small idea became a HUGE success story in parks across Quebec, and what happened when she started thinking about her 5-year succession plan. We also welcome Amanda Khoury, Manager of Estates and Trusts at FL Fuller Landau, to discuss estate planning and putting together a succession plan.2022-10-1346 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaHeyday with Étienne MérineauÉtienne Mérineau, co-founder and CMO of Heyday, a HootSuite acquisition. Etienne tells us about the rise of AI in delivering personalized customer experience thru conversational chatbots, and how does a company becomes the provider of choice of the Lacoste, Decathlon, Cirque du Soleil and Danone of the world, just to name a few. We also have Mia Barouki, CRHA and consultant at FL join us to talk about recruiting new employees, creating an engaging work culture, and helping managers adapt to new trends and policies.2022-10-0339 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaMaison Simons with Peter SimonsTo start the season, Peter Simons, now chief merchant of THE oldest private family business in Canada and fashion retailer Simons Inc. We talk about succession planning, the importance of a family council, following consumer trends and frontierless commerce, as well as sourcing in Canada.2022-09-2451 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaJuliette & Chocolat with Juliette Brun Juliette Brun, founder of Juliette & Chocolat, tells us about her passion for chocolate from a very tender age, and the path that she took to turn her passion into a business that is dear to all, across Quebec and the island of Montreal.2022-05-0949 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaHookmotion with Mathieu ClasMathieu Clas, Founder of Hookmotion, tells us about how his tech company helps businesses like casinos optimize their monitoring processes. Using automated table tracking, those operating the software can better eliminate fraud and detect errors, to better focus on their clients.2022-05-0243 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaMAguire with Myriam Belzile-MaguireMyriam Belzile-Maguire, CEO and co-founder of Maguire Shoes. As retailers try to find a balance between online sales, and bring and mortar shops, Myriam’s women-led hybrid model is flourishing in Montreal, Toronto, and soon in New York City.2022-04-2642 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaRose Buddha with Maxime MorinMaxime Morin, co-founder of clothing and accessory maker Rose Buddha, tells us more about her socially-conscious, eco-entrepreneurship model, and how the pandemic saw their revenue grow by 450%.2022-04-1642 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaLightspeed with Dax DasilvaDax Dasilva, Founder and Executive Chair of Lightspeed POS, tells us about his journey, from his debut as an entrepreneur, to launching an IPO, to writing a book about becoming changemakers, and doing environmental philantropy work.2022-04-0941 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaLambert Design with Mélissa LambertMélissa Lambert, founder of Lambert Design; they make stylish, cruelty-free, vegan bags for men and women. She speaks with us about how she wants to reinvent the backpack fashion industry, driven by the belief that we can combine comfort with elegance, while contributing to a sustainable world.2022-04-0237 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaSinistar with Alexis VertefeuilleAlexis Vertefeuille, CEO of the after-disaster accommodation network Sinistar. He tells us about how he’s built the largest community of hosts dedicated to accommodating disaster victims in Canada; a tailor-made solution for both home-owners in need and insurance companies.2022-03-2637 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaEyful with Michael Perreault and Alex BenjaminMichael Perreault CEO and Alex Benjamin, CTO and co-founders of Eyful, a company at the crossroads of technology and medicine, pushing the limits to help those affected by low vision, with the goal to giving them back their autonomy and independence.2022-03-1938 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaGallea with Guillaume ParentGuillaume Parent, Founder of online art gallery and network Gallea, tells us about his goal to create the largest art distribution in the world, and to make art accessible everywhere to everyone. Guillaume currently supports a community of more than 9,000 artists, showcasing over 50,000 pieces of artwork online located in 40 countries around the world.2022-03-1437 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaEva with Dardan IsufiDardan Isufi co-founder of EVA, Quebec coop rideshare and Uber competitor, will talk to us about the first delivery & mobility platform built on blockchain, with a decentralized business model, how they saw an opportunity to add meal delivery to people transportation during the pandemic, and their vision of a shared economy company.2022-03-0738 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaCOVEO with Louis TêtuLouis Têtu, one of Quebec’s most prominent tech leaders. He co-Founded HR software company Taleo, later sold to Oracle, and is now CEO of Coveo, an AI-powered platform for digital experiences. It just went public a few weeks ago.2022-03-0146 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaOra Medical with Sarah LambertSarah Lambert, co-founder and CEO of Ora Medical, tells us about her mission is to revolutionize physical rehabilitation for people with walking disabilities by enabling patients to improve their mobility with a helping hand, aided by AI.2022-02-2137 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaLa Petite Ourse with David DupontDavid Dupont, Founder of La Petite Ourse tells us about his idea to make cloth diapers accessible to as many families as possible. In the past ten years, La Petite Ourse has prevented over 100 million of disposable diapers from ending up in landfills.2022-02-1435 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaL'Gros Luxe with Alex BastideThe original fancy casse-croute chain, L’Gros Luxe. Founder Alex Bastide tells us about the punk rock vibe he brought to Montreal’s restaurant scene and its origins in skate culture. We also discuss the importance of PR and working with creatives.2022-02-0745 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaTrudeau Corporation with Anne-Marie TrudeauAnne-Marie Trudeau, President of Trudeau Corporation,tells us about four generations designing and developing tableware and houseware since 1889, currently sold in 70 countries around the world.2022-01-2939 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaTAP Medical with Dr. Tsafrir VanounouDr. Tsafrir Vanounou, CEO of TAP Medical, tells us about reimagining how Canadians access healthcare. TAP is creating a healthcare marketplace allowing you to search, find and book a medical appointment across Quebec.2021-11-3047 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaAifred with Dr David Benrimoh and Marina MassinghamDr David Benrimoh and Marina Massingham, co-founders of Aifred Health, tell us how Aifred addresses an approach to medication selection that hasn’t changed in decades, by using AI to personalize treatment selection in depression, the leading cause of medical disability on the planet.2021-11-2336 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaPerez Furniture with Daniel PerezDaniel Perez, President and founder of Perez Furniture, tells us about how he moved from hairdresser to the stars in LA and Europe, to designing and producing high-end furniture in Montreal over the past two decades.2021-11-1538 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaJeans Jeans Jeans with Borys FridmanBorys Fridman, founder of Jeans Jeans Jeans, tells us about his passion for denim, starting with selling jeans at flea markets 50 years ago to his iconic Mile End warehouse. 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Exquisite lines of apparel and accessories that are handmade in Canada solely from ocean waste, landfill scraps and plants.2021-10-0540 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaLufa Farms with Lauren RathmellLauren Rathmell, Co-Founder and greenhouse director of Lufa Farms, one of the largest for-profit rooftop urban farms of its type in the world, tells us about creating a better food system, reconnecting people with where their food comes from, partnering up with hundreds of farmers and food makers, and providing it all to you through their online farmer’s market.2021-09-2743 min
Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaLavergne with Jean-Luc LavergneJean-Luc Lavergne, from Lavergne, on upcycling plastic; supplying international giants like Keurig and HP with clean, recycled resins for manufacturing parts; he started a social enterprise in Haiti, employing locals to recover plastic bottles from canals, roadsides and ocean shores, to be transformed into parts for electronics.2021-06-2144 min
Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaZorah with Richard MorinRichard Morin, VP and co-founder at Zorah Biocosmetics tells us about finding inspiration in Morocco for a new product line made with Argan oil; being dedicated to using organic, eco-friendly and fair-trade products; taking recycling to new heights; and last but not least, commiting to producing everything locally.2021-06-1240 min
Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaBroccolini with Anthony BroccoliniAnthony Broccolini, COO of Broccolini Construction tells us about the growth of a 70+-year-old family business, from building and selling their first home for 16,000$ 60 years ago, to expanding into many new markets, with 3 generations of Broccolinis managing over 400 employees in Quebec and Ontario.2021-06-0737 min
Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaClickspace with Simon Berman and Jeffrey ClimanSimon Berman and Jeffrey Climan, from CLICKSPACE, will tell us about their innovative idea to offer e-commerce entrepreneurs knowledge, expertise and logistics, all under one roof, helping clients scale up while focusing on growing their business.2021-05-2235 min
Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaTengiva with Annie CyrAnnie Cyr, from Tengiva, tells us about her love for textile innovation, educating buyers for smarter textile sourcing, and helping manufacturers from around the world empty their warehouses.2021-05-1040 min
Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaStation Lave-Glace with Pierre NéronPierre explains how a trip to Europe inspired him to create self-serve windshield washer fluid stations across the province; killing two birds with one stone, as Pierre is helping remove tens of millions of plastic containers in circulation in Quebec alone, and making it easier for everyone to fill up as needed.2021-04-2434 min
Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaCook it with Judith FetzerJudith Fetzer from Cook tells us about her dream to simplify healthy cooking for families with her pioneering meal kits. As one of the first in the country in the ready-to-cook business, she acquired some prominent competitors, and is developing a sustainable version of her meal kits, including addressing the packaging dilemma.2021-04-1236 min
Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaGRAD4 with Félix Adrien Bélisle DockrillFélix Adrien Belisle Dockrill of GRAD4; tells us about helping manufacturers save time and lower costs by giving them access to local machine shops. His system brings together over 200 Quebec-based vendors at the client’s fingertips and landing contracts with big names.2021-03-2734 min
Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaInfluence + All Management with Karine IdrissiKarine Idrissi, from Influence + All Management, tell us about becoming a serial entrepreneur, founding one of the first influencer management agencies in North America, and creating a roster spread throughout Canada, the US and Europe. Over a decade of entrepreneur stories: www.todaysentrepreneur.org 2021-03-1333 min
Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada1642 with Melanie Mamet and Bastien PoulainBastien Poulain and Mélanie Mamet from 1642 talk about their commitment to using only quality, natural ingredients, supporting more than 400 jobs locally, and providing an answer to a very a-propos question: “If your gin is from Quebec, why isn’t your tonic water?” www.todaysentrepreneur.org2021-02-2632 min
Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaPREVIEW: TE RETURNS NEXT WEEKToday's Entrepreneur by FL Montreal returns next week on all your favourite podcast channels and on CJAD 800 AM Saturday February 27 at noon. Join FL's Michael Newton and TNKR Media's Dan Delmar with Bastien Poulain and Mélanie Mamet of 1642. Listen to over a decade worth of entrepreneur stories and resources for small and medium businesses and family businesses at todaysentrepreneur.org. 2021-02-1901 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaPuzzle Medical2021-01-2529 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaCinémas Guzzo with Vincenzo Guzzo2021-01-1834 minInspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaGreg Kirstein, Senior VP with the Columbus Blue Jackets2020-12-0732 min
Inspiring Entrepreneurs CanadaRite Way Freight Ltd.Zach Khazzam of Rite Way Freight Ltd tells us about the trials and tribulations of establishing a transportation and logistics company, the joys of a family-owned and operated business model, and adapting to dramatic changes in market conditions.2020-11-1635 min
한 뼘 차이영어듣기시험 주의! 한송이 영어테스트 You stupid! (with TNKR) 10/11(일)YTN라디오한뼘차이영어듣기시험 주의! 한송이 영어테스트 You stupid! (with TNKR) 10/11(일)YTN라디오한뼘차이2020-10-1138 min
DesilandSugar SammyWelcome to Desiland! This podcast by Toronto-based journalist Niru Kumar in collaboration with TNKR Media explores modern Desi life in North America. In this first episode, Niru chats with quadrilingual Desi-Canadian comic Sugar Sammy about his Desi influences, family, love, "going white" and more! Sugar Sammy is playing sold-out shows in Toronto this weekend! But he'll return to Canada in the fall, with some US tour dates as well. For tickets, check out www.sugarsammy.com! Please subscribe to Desiland and share on social media! You can find us on Twitter, Facebook and I...2019-02-141h 12
DesilandDesiland Preview with Sugar SammyWelcome to Desiland! This podcast by Toronto-based journalist Niru Kumar in collaboration with TNKR Media explores modern Desi life in North America. In this preview, Niru discusses episodes and guests to come, and we hear from quadrilingual Desi-Canadian comic Sugar Sammy, who weighs in on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wardrobe choices during a recent mission to India. Sugar Sammy is playing nearly sold-out shows in Toronto this month and will return in September. For all tour dates, check out www.sugarsammy.com! Please subscribe to Desiland and share on social media! You can find us...2019-02-1205 min