Lili 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.

Tristan with Lili Fortin

Inspiring 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.

Groupe 3737 with Frantz Saintellemy

Inspiring 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. &nbsp; We are also joined by Ernie Furt, Tax Partner at BDO Canada to discuss preparation and organization for personal tax season.

Vention with Étienne Lacroix

Inspiring 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.&nbsp; We are also joined by Amanda Khoury, Estate &amp; Trusts manager at BDO Canada to discuss estate planning and digital legacy. &nbsp;

Mely.ai with Edward Ko

Inspiring 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.&nbsp; 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. &nbsp;

SOLIOS Watches with Samuel Leroux

Inspiring 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.

Lacroix Boards with Alexandre Archambault

For 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.

Safari Condo with Dominique Nadeau

In 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.

Fumoir Grizzly with Laura Boivin

In 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.

Groupe Grandio avec Jean Bédard

In 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.

Les Filles Fattoush with Adelle Tarzibachi

In 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.

Sabayon with Patrice Demers and Marie-Josée Beaudoin

In 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. &nbsp;

Acrylic Robotics with Chloe Ryan

In 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.

Essentia with Jack Dell'Accio

In 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. &nbsp;

Tite Frette with Karl Magnone

In 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.

Teameo with Sarah Seddiki

In 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.

Joe Beef Group with Fred Morin

In 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.&nbsp;

Union Coffee with Stephan Kouri

In 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.

Oneka with Philippe Choinière and Stacey Lecuyer

In 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.

Thirdbridge with Pierre-Etienne Bousquet

In 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.

Groupe Powerstone with Andrew Pimentel

In 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.

Psychobunny with Anna Martini

In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Steven Kiekeman Fontaine, co-founder of BoKEA.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; &nbsp;

BoKEA with  Steven Kiekeman Fontaine

In 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. &nbsp;

Pick Pack with Camille Deslauriers

In this episode, Michael Newton and Dan Delmar welcome Stewart Bain, CEO and Founder of NorthStar Earth &amp; 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.

NorthStar Earth & Space with Stewart Bain

In 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.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Partage Club with Fauve Doucet

In this episode, Uros Milekic and Dan Delmar welcome Dan Ahmarani, Director of Sales &amp; 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.

ARC Group Benefits with Dan Ahmarani

In 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.

Eli Health with Marina Pavlovic Rivas

In 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.

Transformer Table with Richard Mabley

In 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.

Explorance with Samer Saab

In 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.&nbsp;

Surmesur with Francois Theriault

Inspiring Entrepreneurs Canada by BDO Canada LLP is a business-oriented radio show airing on CJAD 800 AM and produced as part of BDO's community involvement initiatives. Co-hosted by BDO Canada Partner Michael D. Newton and TNKR Media’s Dan Delmar, Inspiring entrepreneurs has been profiling inspiring business owners for over a decade.

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