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270.5 - 'Special LastCast Announcement - The BIG Move'

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:56:35 +0000

BusinessCast 270.5 moves up in the world to our new studios at PROFIT. Yep, that's right, we're becoming the PROFIT BusinessCast , produced in partnership with PROFIT Magazine and PROFITGuide.com , Canada's leading magazine and web site for innovative entrepreneurs, business owners and managers.

NEW! PROFIT BusinessCast iTunes Link!

All future episodes of the BusinessCast will be found at our new home at BusinessCast.ca/profit - the PROFIT BusinessCast .

Every episode from our first in 2007, weekly and up-to-date can be found at our Master Archive .

This is the last episode on Mevio, and the last in this iTunes feed. The new iTunes link will be at our new site, so please resubscribe there and get all the great new episodes coming your way. As the man likes to say, 'this is gonna be good'! We'll see you at the new home of the PROFIT BusinessCast .

270 - 'Designing It Right With Rightsleeve' with Gold 'n Brown

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:25:23 +0000

BusinessCast 270 hits the floor show with Catherine Graham , Managing Director of RIGHTSLEEVE.com As the head of a promotional design agency Catherine knows how to engage customers and clients in ways that resonate. No trinkets and trash here - enthralment's what matters. Hear it all, only on the BusinessCast.

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269 - 'Hot Cold Calls' with Gold 'n Brown

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:11:48 +0000

BusinessCast 269 isn't afraid of the phone, and we prove it with a hot call to Carrie Simpson , the founder of Coldcalls.ca . The telephone is a very heavy tool, but Carrie shares the secrets of lightening the load. Cold calls are a proven method to growing your business, but most of us aren't effective at making those calls.. Carrie gives us the inside scoop on making them truly effective - easily. Only on the BusinessCast.

268 - 'Aeroplan' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 17:18:52 +0000

BusinessCast 268 soars with David Klein , Vice President, Marketing at Aeroplan . Deeply rooted in our loyalty culture, David and Aeroplan reach into the psyche of Canadians and their love of rewards and loyalty programs. David knows why, and he shares the tips and tricks to making any loyalty program work, and why some customers are more valuable than others. Only on the BusinessCast.

267 - 'Be Great' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 17:32:26 +0000

BusinessCast 267 shares the greatness with Peter H. Thomas , founder of Century 21 Canada and the author of ' Be Great - The Five Foundations of an Extraordinary Life '. Peter's story is terrific as is the basis for writing the book. Hear Peter address his goal setting 'RUMBA' method and his five core foundations. No matter who you are or what you do, the book and this interview are for you. Only on the BusinessCast.

266 - 'Best Buy Top 10 In 10' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:06:59 +0000

BusinessCast 266 beats the best, with Mike Pratt , President and COO of Best Buy Canada . Mike returns to take our world famous 'Top 10 In 10' Challenge, and he's certainly up for it. How would Mike handle our ten business issues if he faced them tomorrow? Find out, only on the BusinessCast.

265 - 'Achievers, Motivating Employees' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:20:26 +0000

BusinessCast 265 achieves greatness with Razor Suleman , Chairman and Chief Evangelist of Achievers Corp . With the mantra of 'people drive business, recognition drives people', Razor and his team have built the world's leading social employee recognition software. What's that you say? Find out this and a lot more, only on the BusinessCast.

264 - 'Spin Galactic: Toronto' with Gold 'n Brown

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:56:44 +0000

Episode 264 picks up the ball with Ryan Fisher , Operating Partner and Ping Pong Facilitator at Spin Toronto , part of the Spin Galactic growing empire. With a strong focus of being the best in all they serve up, Spin Toronto delivers the goods to an otherwise crowded and jaded entertainment district. The key to success and longevity? Find out this, and how Spin also thrives in New York, Milwaukee and LA, only on the BusinessCast.

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263 - 'Small Business Forum 2012, Full Speed Ahead' with Gold 'n Brown

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:55:50 +0000

BusinessCast 263 joins the Forum with Katherine Roos, Manager, Small Business, Economic Development and Culture, City of Toronto. Oct. 16 is the date of this year's Small Business Forum 2012, presented by Enterprise Toronto. With a theme of "Full Speed Ahead" and amazing keynote speakers and trade show exhibitors (including yours truly) the Forum promises to deliver real results to attendees, full throttle. Get up to speed on this amazing event, only on the BusinessCast. See you at the show!

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262 - 'Eventbrite' with Gold 'n Brown

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:23:11 +0000

BusinessCast 262 joins the party with Julia Hartz, Co-Founder and President of Eventbrite, the internet's No. 1 place to go to create and join events, of any kind. Julia's pioneering spirit is what drove the development of Eventbrite, but it all came down to remaining acutely observational. Find out what Julia means by that, and how focus keeps her successful, only on the BusinessCast.

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261 - 'Innovating Seniors For Seniors' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 19:09:01 +0000

BusinessCast 261 is ageless as Peter Cook, Founder and President of Seniors For Seniors reveals the truth behind this deades old service. Twas Innovation and need brought forth Peter's regime as the undisputed king of services for seniors by seniors. This and much more, only on the BusinessCast.

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260 - 'The Healthy Butcher' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 19:21:34 +0000

BusinessCast 260 (Yeah!) gets on the hot plate with Mario Fiorucci, Co-Founder of The Healthy Butcher. With a law degree and computer science background, what is Mario doing in the meat business that will upset the status quo apple cart? This, and the business lessons learned, only on the BusinessCast.

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259 - 'Mental Health In The Workplace' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:28:04 +0000

BusinessCast 259 examines workplace mental health with expert Paula Allen, Partner, Consulting, and VP Health Solutions at Morneau Sheppell. Does 'mental health in the workplace' really mean the lack of mental health, or something completely different? What perspective should an employer or co-worker have on this issue? These questions answered, and much more, only on the BusinessCast.

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258 - 'American Marketing Association' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:45:58 +0000

BusinessCast 258 associates with the best, with Craig Lund, President of the American Marketing Association, Toronto Chapter. He's also the President of Marketing Talent inc. and between the two he's seen everything that marketing has to offer. Craig shares the insider's secrets to marketing in this new age. What's changed, what stands still, and what works - only on the BusinessCast

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257 - 'Best Buy And The Future Of Retail' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:54:35 +0000

BusinessCast 257 introduces Mike Pratt, President and COO of Best Buy Canada. In a world that's blurring the line between online and offline, Mike has an eye on this fast changing landscape. He shares the secrets of retail success in the most disruptive time in retail's history. Only on the BusinessCast.

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256 - 'Insanely Simple Elements To Success' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:46:14 +0000

BusinessCast 256 brings Ken Segall and the simple stick back to the fold with the core elements of 'Insanely Simple', his terrific book on the obsession that drives Apple's success. As well as an inside understanding of what simplicity means to Apple, Ken shares some of his real life stories of time with Steve. A truly 'not-to-be-missed' episode. Only on the BusinessCast. Right, Steve?

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255 - 'Guru Coaching' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 17:30:58 +0000

BusinessCast 255 gets on the ice with Ron Bremner, former president of the Calgary Flames, now President of Gold Medal Consulting Group and Guru Coach. Ron sees life through a different lens, and he readily shares his unique approach to coaching and leaders. This is a tremendous episode with great info from a very unique source. Only on the BusinessCast.

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254 - 'Yogurty's And The Competitive Landscape' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:07:16 +0000

BusinessCast 254 gets competitive with Aaron Serruya, President and CEO of Yogurty's, Yogen Fruz and Canadian Juice Company (the master franchisor for Jamba Juice in Canada). With no fear of diving headlong into a super-competitive marketplace, Aaron has much wisdom to serve. Only on the BusinessCast.

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253 - 'Insanely Simple' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 17:21:58 +0000

BusinessCast 253 hits the Apple Hat Trick with our third guest intimate with the workings of Apple and the mind of Steve Jobs. Ken Segall is the author of 'Insanely Simple - The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success'. He's also the guy who named the 'iMac'. Yep - it's true. Ken readily shares his insider stories of the minds of Steve and Apple. This is an insanely great interview - only on the BusinessCast.

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252 - 'Branding And The Entrepreneur - Tips From Arlene Dickinson' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:07:02 +0000

BusinessCast 252 enters the lair with Arlene Dickinson, CEO, Venture Communications, and award winning star of CBC's Dragons' Den. Arlene knows branding and entrepreneurs, but what happens when the entrepreneur's star shines brighter than his or her company's? Find out, this and a lot more, from the latest guru to join the BusinessCast Guru Round Table.

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251 - 'Softchoice' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:49:17 +0000

BusinessCast 251 is gainfully employed with Dave MacDonald , CEO and President of Softchoice , Canada's largest IT solutions provider. Named a 'Best Large Workplace in Canada' by the Great Places to Work Institute, and the seventh year in a row as 'Best Workplace', Dave shares the secrets to phenomenal growth, both in marketshare and staff growth and retention. Lessons for all business owners, only on the BusinessCast.

250 - 'The Magic Of Location Based Marketing' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 15:18:19 +0000

BusinessCast 250 hits a new high bar with Asif Khan, Founder of the Location Based Marketing Association. With an international organization under his belt, Asif talks about the future and importance of location based marketing, both outdoors and indoors (the new spin). Only on the BusinessCast.

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249 - 'Managing Personal Information' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:31:44 +0000

BusinessCast 249 soars to new heights at the launch of "Managing Personal Information - Insights on Corporate Risk and Opportunity for Privacy-Savvy Leaders" , a new resource from Carswell. Edited by security and privacy risk advisor Claudiu Popa and with a forward by Ann Cavoukian , the Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner, this unique publication is both a resource and a toolkit for leaders of all organizations. Privacy is top of mind for your clients and customers, and our crack team hits the ground running with interviews with key contributors to the book. Hear it now - only on the BusinessCast.

All the information about the book, its authors, and the opportunity to purchase it can be found at PrivacyExperts.ca .

248 - 'Constant Contact' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 16:02:28 +0000

BusinessCast 248 goes public with Lisa Kember, Regional Development Director at Constant Contact. Her roots are self-employed as an entrepreneur, and it's in her soul, but now she's a Director at a multi-national public company. How Lisa made the change and the transitional challenges are a great story, with lessons for us all. Only on the BusinessCast.

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247 - 'Kids, Privacy, And Profits' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:12:57 +0000

BusinessCast 247 pulls back the screen on kids' privacy with David Fono, Co-Founder of Atmosphere Industries. Along with his partner Kate Raynes-Goldie, Atmosphere has launched The Watchers, an effort funded by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. The full story of the project, and how they're teaching kids about privacy and trust online can be found at GamingPrivacy.org. BONUS: Watch the game trailer!

The result? Engaged and educated young people online - which translates into more intelligent ecommerce. Get the whole story, only on the BusinessCast.

246 - 'BackChecking Employees' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 12 May 2012 17:28:42 +0000

BusinessCast 246 delivers a body check with Dave Dinesen , President and CEO of BackCheck , Canada's and the UK's leader in pre-employment screening. A rogue employee is a disaster - better to find out early. BONUS - BackCheck has recently been acquired by Sterling Infosystems , an American firm. Dave shares the lessons from the transaction - only on the BusinessCast.

245 - 'The New Social Media Tools' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 04 May 2012 19:58:14 +0000

BusinessCast 245 pull back the cloak on the new social media tools with Matthew Vernhout, Director, Delivery & ISP Relations, TC Media. (formerly Transcontinental Interactive). As the inside guy at a major media company, Matt sees the good, bad, and ugly of the latest entries into the social media toolbox. Are you ready for the barrage? Hold on, as this is only the beginning - and only on the BusinessCast.

244 - 'Actionable Books' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:19:59 +0000

BusinessCast 244 cracks the books with Chris Taylor , Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Actionable Books . By taking the best advice from the top business books, Chris' team repurposes the information into lively and interactive workshops. The result: retention and development of top people and enhancement of leadership's credibility. Great idea! Only on the BusinessCast.

243 - 'Healthcare Strategies For Business Owners' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:26:14 +0000

BusinessCast 243 plays the health card with Dr. Vivien Brown, VP Medical Affairs, Medisys Health Group Inc. Dr. Brown shares her unique insights into strategically controlling your business' healthcare costs. Stress, aging, and cardiovascular issues are all at play, and Vivien outlines simple solutions to protecting your bottom line. Only on the BusinessCast.

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242 - 'Cash Flow Management In 2012' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:16:49 +0000

BusinessCast 242 cashes in our chips with Athena Varmazis, VP and General Manager, Small Business Services, American Express Canada. The first Amex Quarterly Monitor of 2012 reveals a lot about entrepreneurs and their fears, and upbeat mood surrounding cash flow. A conundrum? Find out first, only on the BusinessCast.

241 - 'PayPal' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:47:22 +0000

BusinessCast 241 cashes in with Darrell MacMullin, Managing Director, PayPal Canada. PayPal is the brand to be reckoned with in terms of online payments, but now there's much more. Darrell shares the secrets of commerce, online, offline, and mobile, and guess what? They're all the same. Crystal ball gazing, the harsh realities of commerce, and the introduction of PayPal Here, only on the BusinessCast.

240 - 'How To Become A Rainmaker' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:14:19 +0000

BusinessCast 240 makes it pour, with Jeff Fox, guru author of the classic 'How To Become A Rainmaker' and numerous other leadership books. According to Jeff, 'you're not at lunch to eat lunch'. This is a great episode. Hungry for more? Only on the BusinessCast.

239 - 'Digital Leader' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:58:41 +0000

BusinessCast 239 takes the lead with Erik Qualman, author of 'Digital Leader' and the founder of Socialnomics. Erik talks about the 5 truths that emerge in his new book, and he puts his STAMP on the simple steps you can take to digital success and leadership. And Erik does it as only the Digital Dale Carnegie can do, with panache and flair. Digital leadership best practices from one who knows, only on the BusinessCast.

238 - 'Strategic Alliances With Friends and Foes' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:15:00 +0000

BusinessCast 238 aligns with Phil Hogg , the President of the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals (Toronto Chapter). Phil understands the inner workings and advantages of aligning with your friends antd foes, and he shares. When Rogers and Bell come together, it's for mutual advantages that might not be readily apparent, but it works. Phil tells us why, and how you can make competitive alliances work for you.

237 - 'CTL ALT DEL' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 21:55:45 +0000

BusinessCast 236 reboots itself with Mitch Joel, president of Twist Image and the author of 'CTL ALT DEL - Reboot Your Business (and Yourself) in a Connected World'. As in his previous book 'Six Pixels of Separation', Mitch has a perspective on the world that's unique and prescient. His crystal ball is set to high - only on the BusinessCast.

236 - 'Ensuring Product Success' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 07:48:07 +0000

BusinessCast 236 goes deep into the mind of John Boynton, EVP Marketing, Chief Marketing Officer at Rogers Communications Inc. John talks about the research and innovation behind their latest offering, Rogers One Number. What does it take to ensure product success? John knows and he shares, only on the BusinessCast.

235 - 'What Would Steve Jobs Do?' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:01:26 +0000

BusinessCast 235 probes the inner recesses of Steve Jobs' leadership style with Peter Sander, author of 'What Would Steve Jobs Do?' . By dissecting the six elements of Steve's leadership model, Peter gives us the steps we can take in our own organizations to lead like Steve. What would Steve Jobs do? He'd listen to the BusinessCast!

234 - 'Innovation, Engagement and Community' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:04:03 +0000

BusinessCast 234 banks on innovation and collaboration with Peter Aceto, President and CEO of ING Direct Canada. As an innovator on the Canadian banking scene, ING approaches innovation and new products from a unique perspective built around engaging its community. Their approach works for them and it can work for you, no matter the size of your enterprise. Only on the BusinessCast.

233 - 'Innovation And The Serial Entrepreneur' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:53:49 +0000

BusinessCast 233 gets into the game with serial entrepreneur Albert Lai . As the co-founder and CEO of Big Viking Games , Albert is growing his seventh company. Bonus: He's been on the cover of Canadian Business Magazine. Innovation, a unique skill set and financing are at the heart of Albert's successes, and he shares. Only on the BusinessCast.

232 - 'Autodesk - Challenges and Innovation' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:09:02 +0000

BusinessCast 232 predicts the look of the future with Marc Petit, Senior Vice President, Media & Entertainment at Autodesk. As a global leader in design, innovation, and creativity software, Autodesk has faced stiff competition and lightening-fast industry changes. Marc shares the secrets of adaptation and growth, only on the BusinessCast.

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231 - 'Networking In The LinkedIn Age' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:00:35 +0000

BusinessCast 231 joins the party and jumps into networking with both feet. Jennifer Beale is the founder of BizNetworkNews.com and she shares the secrets to networking success - for newbies and season veterans alike. Only on the BusinessCast

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230 - 'Multiplicity Accelerator' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:57:29 +0000

BusinessCast 230 brings in Rajah Lehal and Chris Kay, the co-founders of Multiplicity Accelerator. With a strong focus on growth and sales, Multiplicity Accelerator has a practical and proven approach to growing fast-paced tech companies. This is not your father's incubator! Only on the BusinessCast.

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229 - 'Rethinking The Sales Cycle' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:15:22 +0000

BusinessCast 229 introduces sales guru John Holland. As the co-founder of CustomerCentricSelling and co-author of 'Rethinking The Sales Cycle' John has a lot to say about how we approach our customers today, and how we should approach them tomorrow. It's a changed world and John shares his deep insights. Only on the BusinessCast.

228 - 'Work-Life Integration In 2012' with Gold 'n Brown

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:18:03 +0000

BusinessCast 228 blows the doors open on 2012 by facing the tough choices of work-life integration with Ellen White, International Life Coach. How not to get caught up in the traps and have a much better 2012, only on the BusinessCast.

227 - '2011 Rewind' with Gold 'n Brown

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:04:41 +0000

BusinessCast 227 strolls down memory lane as hosts Robert Gold and Andrew Brown revisit guests and topics from the past year. Lessons learned and guests grilled are the order of the day in this special episode of the BusinessCast.

226 - 'Overcoming Resistance To Change' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:29:38 +0000

BusinessCast 226 explores the minds of entrepreneurs with Warren Coughlin, ActionCoach's Canadian Top Performing Coach for the past 6 years. Warren knows that resistance to change plagues many entrepreneurs and business owners. Warren shares the tips to success, and how to overcome the ingrained resistance to change. Only on the BusinessCast.

225 - 'Employee Attraction And Retention' with Gold 'n Brown

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:50:00 +0000

BusinessCast 225 gets deep inside the American Express Canada Small Business Monitor - Wave XI with Abhi Rege, Director, Small Business Services at Amex. This quarter's hot topic? Employee Attraction and Retention. Surprising results, terrific advice and great conversation, only on the BusinessCast.

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224 - 'The Ostrich Syndrome' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:16:45 +0000

BusinessCast 224 returns popular guest Bruce Hunter, President and CEO of Lighthouse 360. Known for his ability to dramatically increase the value of businesses, Bruce looks down the road and talks about the failure to look at yourself first before planning to exit your business. An eye-opening episode, only on the BusinessCast.

223 - 'Angels And Entrepreneurs' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:51:06 +0000

BusinessCast 223 travels across the country to meet Randy Thompson, CEO of Venture Alberta, Canada's most active angel investor group. With 60+ investments under their belt, Randy shares the experiences of both the angel and the entrepreneur. The inside scoop on angel investors - only on the BusinessCast.

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222 - 'Bridging Business and Science' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:00:30 +0000

BusinessCast 222 strolls the halls of academia and discovers a scientist who is a businessman. John Doemer is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto who's conducting advanced research into technologies with global reach - scientifically and financially. John's views on innovation and business are forged globally, but we focus him in on Canada. World perspective with a Canadian twist - only on the BusinessCast.

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221 - 'The Planet D - Entrepreneurs On The Adventure Highway' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:17:09 +0000

BusinessCast 221 travels the high road with Dave Bouskill and Debra Corbeil , founders of The Planet D . As Canada's Adventure Couple they've solved the puzzle of turning their passion into a business, and being paid to write about it - from the adventure capitals of the world. We reached them on one of their rare trips home, and Dave and Deb share the secrets of their entrepreneurial success - only on the BusinessCast.

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220 - 'Play Taxi Media' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:16:19 +0000

BusinessCast 220 heads down the road with Zachary Killam, Founder, President and CEO of Play Taxi Media. Zac is putting 1,500 headrest touch screens in taxis in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver and Play Taxi Media will forever change your time in a cab. Zac shares the tale of launching a new venture and managing a vast array of partners - only on the BusinessCast. 10 minutes of dwell-time wel spent.

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219 - 'Double Double' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:33:23 +0000

BusinessCast 219 introduces business growth guru Cameron Herold. As the former COO at 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Cameron knows a lot about hyper business Growth. In his bestseller 'Double Double' Cameron gives us the lowdown on doubling revenue and profit in 3 years or less. Information that is not to be missed - only on the BusinessCast.

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218 - 'HR Resolution' with Gold 'n Brown

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:54:34 +0000

BusinessCast 218 introduces Carrie Wilks, Founder of HR Resolution Inc. Carrie is a guru on the subject of human resources, and she's seen the good, bad and ugly in her field. Carrie shares the secrets to successful HR within large and small organizations - and it makes a difference. Terrific info - only on the BusinessCast.

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217 - 'The Pitch Debrief' with Gold 'n Brown

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:00:17 +0000

BusinessCast 217 debriefs three of the top investors from The Pitch, the Business News Network's (BNN) top-rated entrepreneur vs. investor show. What is really on the minds of the investors as the pitchers' pitch? Find out, and pitch better yourself, with this very inside scoop, only on the BusinessCast.

Mentioned on the show: The Dragons' Den BusinessCast with Dianne Buckner.

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216 - 'Leadership and Management' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:28:24 +0000

BusinessCast 216 introduces Lloyd Taylor, Founder and President of Taylor Label, who, along with returning popuar guest Eric Nielsen, Vice President and General Manager Small Business Services, Amex Bank of Canada tackle our questions on leadership and management. Both Lloyd and Eric are deeply rooted in their organizations and understand successful management, however, it's in the leadership arena that they really shine. Hotter topics - only on the BusinessCast.

Special BusinessCast episodes referred to in the show (and worth your time):

Barbara Kellerman: Leadership - Power, Authority and Influence

Henry Mintzberg: Management? It's Not What You Think

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215 - 'Leveraging Social Media' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:25:06 +0000

BusinessCast 215 puts social media guru Maggie Fox into the hot seat. As the Founder and CEO of Social Media Group, Maggie takes our Social Case Study and turns our entrepreneur into a winner - with a thorough understanding of the use, utility, and magic of social media. Something to behold - only on the BusinessCast.

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214 - 'How To Choose & Work With A PR Firm' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:27:21 +0000

BusinessCast 214 brings David Kaiser into the studio. David is the Senior Vice President and Partner at Fleishman-Hillard, a leading firm of public relations and strategic communications professionals. David shares his inside knowledge on choosing and working with a PR firm, and reaping real rewards. Only on the BusinessCast.

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213 - 'The Practical Tax Man Cometh' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:29:25 +0000

BusinessCast 213 introduces Peter Aprile, Founder and Counsel at ATX Law, a boutique law firm in Toronto focussing on income tax matters. Their motto: 'We resolve tax disputes'. Peter shares his approach and the secret-sauce to dealing with the taxman. Super practical advice - only on the BusinessCast.

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212 - 'Small Business Forum 2011' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:58:29 +0000

BusinessCast 212 introduces Katherine Roos, Small Business Manager, Economic Development and Culture, City of Toronto. Oct. 18, 2011 is the date for Enterprise Toronto's Small Business Forum 2011 and Katherine gives us the lowdown on the great people and happenings at the event. Plus - she shares the secrets to small business success. Only on the BusinessCast.

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211 - 'Amex Small Business Monitor X' with Gold 'n Brown

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:00:00 +0000

BusinessCast 211 brings back Eric Nielsen , VP and General Manager, Small Business Services, Amex Bank of Canada . Just released, the Amex Small Business Monitor is loaded with terrific information about what's driving Canada's most important business sector. Eric shares and offers guidance based on their deep research into this significant market. Be ahead of the trends - only on the BusinessCast.

Just launched: Amex For Business Canada - check it out!

210 - 'Absolute Software' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:04:24 +0000

BusinessCast 210 introduces John Livingston, CEO of Absolute Software Corporation. Recovering over 20,000 laptops in 18 years using proprietary software and techniques, Absolute has saved companies untold millions of dollars. Passion, focus and customer-centered-values are the keys to Absolute's success. Hear more - only on the BusinessCast.

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209 - 'Getting Innovative Products To Market' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 10:06:20 +0000

BusinessCast 209 puts Simon Brightman on the hot seat. Simon has real depth of experience bringing new and innovative products to market - but there's always a trick. Think PDLC - Product Development Life Cycle and you're at Step 1. Great advice, and a new way to approach product acceleration - only on the BusinessCast.

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208 - 'Art Battle' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 06:07:34 +0000

BusinessCast 208 introduces Simon Plashkes, founder of Art Battle. With financially successful events focused around live competitive painting, Art Battle is unlike any endeavour you've seen before - and it works. Community, content and commerce are all at play, as Art Battle starts it's national expansion. And did someone say 'Art Battle TV'?

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207 - 'CertaPro' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:55:03 +0000

BusinessCast 207 brings Marty Natterer into the studio. As the Regional VP, North Region, CertaPro Painters, Marty understands growing a multi-national business. The secret sauce for CertaPro? Thinking beyond the 'man in the van', sourcing leads on the net, and constantly providing an exceptional customer experience. But wait, there's more - only on the BusinessCast.

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206 - 'Workspace For The Mobile Workforce' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:10:37 +0000

BusinessCast 206 introduces Wes Lenci , Vice President, Canada at Regus . With 1,100 workspace centres in 500 cities, Regus is a solution for the world's growing mobile workforce. 'Touchdown' is the catchphrase for Wes, who shares deep insights into the phenomenon of today's mobile workers and professionals.

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205 - 'The Business Of Beer - Brooklyn Brewery' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:15:24 +0000

BusinessCast 205 brings Garrett Oliver , the King Of Craft Beers, out of the Brooklyn Brewery brewhouse and into the studio. Garrett knows how to build a business - and the unique lessons of growing a great brewery are applicable across the board. Raise a glass - only on the BusinessCast.

EXTRA: Garrett is the author of the Oxford Companion To Beer (publishing October/11) and The Brewmaster's Table .

204 - 'Let's Make A Dealuxe' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:52:49 +0000

BusinessCast 204 introduces Joanna Track, Co-Founder and CEO of Dealuxe.ca, Canada's newest online retail experience. Joanna's deep history in the online world inspired her to move into this challenging space. The lessons she learned and shares are invaluable to any entrepreneur or business leader. Only on the BusinessCast.

203 - 'LinkedIn One Year Later' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:57:59 +0000

BusinessCast 203 celebrates LinkedIn Canada's first birthday with special guest Brian Church, the new Country Manager, Canada. Brian relates stories about the growth curve inside LinkedIn Canada, And he shares practical advice and tools that users can employ today to be more productive and profitable on LinkedIn. Only on the BusinessCast.

202 - 'The Business Wisdom Of The Beatles' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:23:17 +0000

BusinessCast 202 dives into the heart of the business of the Beatles, and the business knowledge they gained as their careers advanced. Richard Courtney and Geroge Cassidy, the co-authors of bestseller 'Come Together - The Business Wisdom Of The Beatles' are die-hard Beatles fans who have unlocked everyday business lessons within the Beatles empire - good, bad and ugly. Listen up - only on the BusinessCast.

201 - 'Cash For 10 - 15' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 09:16:10 +0000

BusinessCast 201 puts Devon Cranson, President of Cranson Capital Solutions in the hot seat. We delve into financing for companies in the 10th - 15th year of their life cycle, and we also manage to throw in a little innovation funding - all in 13 minutes! If you're growing your business, Devon's bank of knowledge is open. Only on the BusinessCast.

200 - 'ScribbleLive - Powering Generation Now' with 'Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:48:42 +0000

BusinessCast 200 (TaDA!) introduces Scribble Technologies Inc. founder and CEO Michael De Monte. Michael and Jonathan Keebler created ScribbleLive.com, a real-time content management system for news organizations. The goal: levelling the field for big news players with that of the fleet-of-foot social media outlets. A unique offering, brought to life over two years, and exceeding their corporate goals, worldwide.

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199 - 'Top Ten In Ten No. 3' with Gold 'n Brown

Sun, 22 May 2011 15:58:51 +0000

BusinessCast 199 returns Kevin Murphy of Charlottetown, PEI to the BusinessCast hot seat. As PEI's famous serial restauranteur and owner of the Murphy Group of Restaurants Kevin was with us on Episode 169, where he told his story of developing 12 restaurants, 2 hotels and a brewery. But now he has a go at our popular 'Top Ten Questions In Ten Minutes'. Only on the BusinessCast.

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198 - 'Avoiding Succession Train Wrecks' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 14 May 2011 08:54:17 +0000

BusinessCast 198 introduces Sean Graham , guru estate litigator and partner with Shael Eisen at Eisen Graham Barristers & Solicitors. Sean has seen the absolute worst of succession planning, meaning lawsuits. Avoid being a train wreck in your own transition and succession planning - listen very carefully to what Sean has to say. Only on the BusinessCast.

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197 - 'ClearFit' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 06 May 2011 11:41:29 +0000

BusinessCast 197 brings ClearFit Co-Founder Ben Baldwin back to the studio. On Episode 185 Ben spoke with us about 'Guru Hiring'. This time we open the hood to see what makes ClearFit run and how it became a game-changer in an industry waiting for a white knight. Ben shares with us why ClearFit has become the hiring tool of choice for Tim Hortons and thousands of smaller businesses. Only on the BusinessCast.

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196 - 'Tenzing' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 08:36:06 +0000

BusinessCast 196 brings Brian Shepard, CEO of Tenzing, into the studio. Tenzing is a story of flexibility and opportunity, and is now a dominant source of Cloud services. And they did it by 'topgrading'. Find out how, only on the BusinessCast.

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195 - 'FreshBooks' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:20:33 +0000

BusinessCast 195 puts Mike McDerment, Founder and CEO of FreshBooks, into the hot seat. Mike talks about necessity being the mother of invention, and the inspiration behind a Toronto firm's ascendancy to global supremacy in a niche but gigantic arena.

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194 - 'Rypple - Work Better, Together' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:39:30 +0000

BusinessCast 194 brings Rypple.com 's Founder and co-CEO into the studio. Daniel Debow speaks about 'working better, together' using Rypple's unique social software that replaces more than the old world's employee reviews. We also talk about the ' gamification of business ' and how it affects rewards in the workplace. Only on the BusinessCast.

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193 - 'Versapay' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:03:08 +0000

BusinessCast 193 brings Versapay Corporation's CEO into the studio. Bill McGill speaks about being inspired enough in business to take on entrenched competitors - and win. Bill's advice: "Stay abreast of the competition and know the environment around you". Well said, Bill, and welcome to the BusinessCast Guru Roundtable!

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192 - 'Success By Association' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 08:03:49 +0000

BusinessCast 192 introduces David Brown , co-founder, past president and a current director of the Exempt Market Dealers Association of Canada . David shares advice, surprises, and the benefits of launching and belonging to a niche industry association. The lessons learned at these organizations, in his law practice at WeirFoulds LLP , and his tips to entrepreneurs earns David a seat at the BusinessCast Guru Roundtable. Welcome, David!

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191 - 'Transition To Success' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 08:03:30 +0000

BusinessCast 191 introduces Dave Simpson , Executive Director, Business Families Centre , Richard Ivey School of Business . Dave's insights into what makes a family business tick are incredible. Dave shares secrets of family business success, in operations and transition, and how non-family businesses can benefit from those experiences. We welcome Dave to the BusinessCast Guru Roundtable.

190 - 'Facebook' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:56:25 +0000

BusinessCast 190 brings Facebook Canada's Managing Director into the studio. Jordan Banks (former Managing Director eBay Canada), is the guiding light to using Facebook as a business building tool. Great advice and guru suggestions. Only on the BusinessCast.

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189 - 'Guy Kawasaki: Enchantment' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:12:26 +0000

BusinessCast 189 brings back tech-great Guy Kawasaki . Guy's just launched his 10th book ' Enchantment - The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions' and he's really excited about it. Apple's second Software Evangelist and a gifted speaker, creator, investor and luminary, Guy talks with us about everything Enchanting, from origami to hockey. The story behind the social media campaign Guy is using to market the book is terrific, and not to be missed. Only on the BusinessCast.

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188 - 'The Creative Director' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:54:01 +0000

BusinessCast 188 introduces Creative Director and Strategist Vanessa Rementilla. Creative Directors affect many aspects of your venture's growth and business development opportunities. Hear about these and more, only on the BusinessCast.

187 - 'Relationship Marketing For Entrepreneurs' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:16:45 +0000

BusinessCast 187 introduces Erin Green, relationship marketing guru. Erin built Pairachute after working within Lululemon building relationships and a very successful retail chain. The relationships grown within the public company are the foundation for her success as an entrepreneur. This and more, only on the BusinessCast.

186 - 'Finding Opportunities In A Crowded Space' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:22:26 +0000

BusinessCast 186 introduces new media guru Simon Jennings, president of Olive Media. From DoubleClick to Yahoo to Olive, Simon moves in crowded circles - and excels. HIs big secret? Service to death. This and much more - in under 9 minutes, only on the BusinessCast.

185 - 'Guru Hiring' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 09:37:43 +0000

BusinessCast 185 introduces hiring guru Ben Baldwin, who along with his partner, Jaimie Schneiderman, founded ClearFit. Ben shares hiring tips and expertise they built into ClearFit's unique personnel assessment tool. Only on the BusinessCast.

184 - 'The Business of Beer' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 08:20:06 +0000

BusinssCast 184 introduces Kathleen McGinn, Operations Partner at Toronto's beerbistro, a one-of-a-kind fine dining restaurant. The secret sauce? Understanding and researching the unique offering of your product, ingraining an extraordinary culture into your staff, and raising the bar on customer service. This and much more, only on the BusinessCast.

183 - 'Mint.com' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:17:07 +0000

BusinessCast 183 introduces Aaron Patzer , founder of Mint.com . While in his late 20's Aaron sold Mint.com to Intuit for $170 million. He's accomplished much within Intuit since then, including the recent launch of Mint.com in Canada - the first of many countries planned for Mint.com expansion. What drives Aaron, and what can entrepreneurs learn from him? Find out, only on the BusinessCast.

182 - 'Location Based Marketing' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:57:59 +0000

BusinessCast 182 introduces Asif Khan, Founder and President of the Location Based Marketing Association the soon-to-be global association teaching marketers about the new rules of location based marketing. It's more than you think - it's about reaching the consumer through the environment they're in, anytime, anywhere. Hear this and more from Asif Khan, only on the BusinessCast.

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181 - 'The Innovation Secrets Of Steve Jobs' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 10:53:30 +0000

BusinessCast 181 brings communications guru Carmine Gallo into the studio. Carmine is the author of two amazing books: "The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs" and his latest, "The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs". Carmine has tremendous insight into the business and creative mind of Steve Jobs, and he shares it all - and more! Only on the BusinessCast.

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180 - 'Leveraging Customer Input' with Gold 'n Brown

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 08:52:23 +0000

BusinessCast 180 introduces Jeff Pontes, Director, Digital Strategy at FUSE Marketing Group. Jeff's an expert at customer and client engagement, and involving these key groups in business strategy and growth. And he shares all, only on the BusinessCast.

179 - 'Social Networking For Entrepreneurs' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 10:58:07 +0000

BusinessCast 179 brings into the studio popular speaker and startup guru, Sarah Prevette . Sarah is the founder and CEO of Sprouter.com , the center of the social networking universe for startups and entrepreneurs. Sarah talks about the direction that Sprouter is going, and has great tips and tricks for startups. Only on the BusinessCast.

178 - 'Strategic Alliances For Entrepreneurs' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 09:46:22 +0000

BusinessCast 178 introduces Hadley Archer , VP Strategic Partnerships at WWF Canada . WWF has made groundbreaking moves in strategic alliances. Hear how and why, and what you can do in your business to benefit from these types of relationships. Only on the BusinessCast.

177 - 'It's A Jungle In There' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 10:19:38 +0000

BusinessCast 177 brings in Steve Schussler , the guy that Donald Trump says is 'required reading' for any entrepreneur. Steve is the genius behind Rainforest Cafe and Schussler Creative , and he's one terrific storyteller. His new book 'It's A Jungle In There' became an instant bestseller. Hear why from Steve himself, as only he can tell - on the BusinessCast.

176 - 'Taking The Pulse Of Business' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 09:18:36 +0000

BusinessCast 176 brings back popular guest Barb Anderson , Product Marketing Leader at Intuit , publisher of QuickBooks. A recent Intuit survey reveals a mindset of optimism surrounding Canadian entrepreneurs, but there are some concerns. Find out what they are, and how to work around them, with tools available today. Only on the BusinessCast.

175 - 'The Dragons' Den BusinessCast' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 10:58:31 +0000

BusinessCast 175 brings in Dianne Buckner , host of CBC's Dragons' Den to give us the straight goods on pitching the media. Bonus - with her guru knowledge gleaned from the Dragons, she also focusses on the key ingredients necessary to make a successful pitch to investors. Only on the BusinessCast.

174 - 'Legal Bear Traps For Entrepreneurs' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 11:17:32 +0000

BusinessCast 174 puts Joe Milstone in the hot seat. Legal bear traps are everywhere, and Joe clues us around them with panache. He also bravely tackles valuing the effectiveness of your legal advisors.

Joe is the co-founder of Cognition LLP , a law firm known for it's unique approach. Joe, his partner Rubsun Ho , and their team serve the role as outsourced general counsel to many diverse ventures.

173 - 'The Minister Of Labour' with Gold 'n Brown

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:19:31 +0000

BusinessCast 173 brings former Olympic athlete and current Ontario Minister of Labour , Peter Fonseca , into the studio. Peter talks about the value his Ministry brings to the business landscape and how social media is influencing government. Only on the BusinessCast.

172 - 'The Google BusinessCast' with Gold 'n Brown

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 18:08:00 +0000

BusinessCast 172 introduces Chris O'Neill , the new Google Canada Country Director. Chris talks about growing Google in one of their largest markets, and what the measures of success will be. We also get the lowdown on the famous 'Google Doodle'! Only on the BusinessCast.