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An award-winning monthly podcast with a focus on helping Canadian entrepreneurs and small business owners navigate the ever-changing business landscape. The podcast delivers interviews with business leaders and industry experts offering advice and commentary on current events and business trends, with a focus on informing and educating Canadian businesses.
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- The Future of Small Business: Adapting to Change · 42 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 10Celebrate Small Business Month with fresh insights from Douglas Porter, Amber Mac and Gad Elharrar. From the economy and AI to the changing needs of entrepreneurs, this month’s…
- How comfortable are Canadians with letting AI influence their shopping decisions? · 24 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 9In September’s Just Good Business digest, we explore how A.I. is reshaping the way Canadians discover, research and buy products. Featuring insights from experts at Accenture and…
- What is agentic commerce? How AI is transforming the future of shopping · 14 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 8AI is changing the way consumers discover, purchase and manage products. In this episode of Just Good Business, Jordan Williamson from Moneris explains agentic commerce and how…
- Beyond the pitch: how a global soccer tournament influences Canadian spending · 10 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 7What happens to consumer spending when the world's biggest soccer tournament comes to town? 🌎⚽
- Tracey McLennan of Edward Jones on Smart Financial Planning for Small Business Owners · 21 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 6In this episode of the Just Good Business Podcast, Al sits down with Tracey McLennan, Director of the Client Consultation Group at Edward Jones, to talk about what small business…
- Canadian Premier League: From Grassroots to Greatness · 36 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 5Join Al in conversation with Michael Beckerman (Canada Soccer Media & Entertainment) as they explore the growth and impact of the Canadian Premier League (CPL).
- How Economic Development Organizations Help Canadian Small Businesses Grow, Export, and Attract Investment · 35 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 4Al speaks with Traci Simmons, CEO of Opportunities New Brunswick (ONB), a provincial economic development agency, about how economic development organizations across Canada…
- Trust in Canadian Business: Key Findings from the CanTrust Index and Insights from Bruce MacLellan · 25 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 3Building trust isn’t just a goal—it’s a business strategy. 🏆 Al welcomes Bruce MacLellan back on the podcast to discuss the 2026 CanTrust Index and explain how small businesses…
- Music Licensing for Your Business Demystified: A Conversation With SOCAN · 25 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 2🎶Dive into the world of music rights with SOCAN's Kit Wheeler! Discover why music licensing matters for businesses and how it supports artists.
- Economic Forecast 2026: Insights from BMO's Chief Economist · 29 min · Sezonul 5 Episodul 1Al sat down with Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at BMO, to unpack the top 3 economic stories of 2025, and to look at the year ahead in Canada’s economy. He also offers some…
- Small Business & Charity: How Communities Support Ronald McDonald House · 22 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 12Al is joined by Kate Horton from Ronald McDonald House Canada. She shares stories of how the organization supports families during their child's medical treatments. Ronald…
- Maximizing Your Restaurant’s Profitability: Insights from David Hopkins · 32 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 11Canada's restaurant industry is grappling with rising food and labor costs, shifting consumer habits, and economic uncertainties. David Hopkins, President of The Fifteen Group…
- October Baseball’s Economic Impact On Spending Across Canada · 16 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 10Al is joined by Sports Expert and VP of Business Development at Moneris Data Services Sean McCormick to discuss the excitement of October baseball as the Toronto Blue Jays enter…
- Rediscovering Canada: Insights on Domestic Tourism · 15 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 9Discover how Canadians are embracing domestic tourism more than ever before! In this insightful episode, Al sits down with Sean McCormick, VP of Business Development at Moneris…
- Navigating Canada’s Economic Crossroads with Douglas Porter · 13 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 8Canada’s economy has had a wild ride this year—but is it as bad as it seems? In our latest episode, BMO Chief Economist Douglas Porter returns to break down the numbers behind…
- How Are Canadian Small Businesses Tackling Succession Planning Challenges? · 30 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 7With the average age of business owners at 58 and many lacking succession plans, Canadian small businesses are facing climbing rates of closure. Al is joined by Dr. Sarah…
- The Business of Golf In Canada: Is It An Economic Indicator? · 28 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 6This month, Al is joined by Jeff Calderwood, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), to discuss the economic impact of golf in Canada and how the industry…
- Chief Economist Douglas Porter Discusses Canadian Economy: Trade War, Inflation, and Economic Outlook · 23 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 5Al welcomes Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at the Bank of Montreal, to the podcast to discuss Canada’s current economic landscape. They delve into topics such as Canada's…
- What Are the Biggest Challenges Faced by Restaurants in Canada Today? · 36 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 4Rising costs, labour shortages, sustainability, and yes, tariffs, these are just a few of the challenges facing the food service industry in Canada. What is being done about it?…
- How Are Canadian Grocers Responding To The Tariff Threats And The Growing ‘Buy Canadian’ Movement? · 31 min · Sezonul 4 Episodul 3It’s March, and the #1 topic on the minds of most Canadians is tariffs. How will this affect purchasing decisions moving forward? Al welcomes Gary Sands, Senior VP @ Canadian…
