Beyond The Family Business Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/beyond-the-family-business Family Office President, Luke Hansen-MacDonald, explores lessons, strategies and stories from the world of family business. Beyond The Family Business Ltd. 2026 8facdc0d-6e8a-597f-aa44-378d5c7018b5 no Trailer en Sat, 23 May 2026 08:43:03 -0300 Sat, 23 May 2026 08:43:12 -0300 http://www.beyondthefamilybusiness.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/rXAxwOscqPqzFz31RfA4715Ffet77bQpRmpyBUPjtXU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZTM4/N2ViNzlhMGM2MzNi/NDdmMGIwMmFmODFi/MzZjYi5wbmc.jpg Beyond The Family Business http://www.beyondthefamilybusiness.com episodic Luke Hansen-MacDonald Family Office President, Luke Hansen-MacDonald, explores lessons, strategies and stories from the world of family business. Family Office President, Luke Hansen-MacDonald, explores lessons, strategies and stories from the world of family business.. family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business Luke Hansen-MacDonald info@podstarter.io No No Canadian Investor, Founder of EQ Bank & Family Office Leader | Iqbal Kassam, Zynik Corporation 62 62 Canadian Investor, Founder of EQ Bank & Family Office Leader | Iqbal Kassam, Zynik Corporation full 5854f2e1-7550-48d2-b86b-992214586ff1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae86a7c9 Iqbal Kassam is one of Vancouver’s most successful investors. He is the founder of EQ Bank and Chairman of Zynik Corporation, his family office. In this interview, we discuss how his youth in Kenya and London shaped him as a leader. We delve into his first success in Canada which became EQ bank. He shares valuable lessons on how to think as an entrepreneur. Lastly, he explains his latest thesis in the industrial manufacturing sector that seeks to attract top talent through huge profit sharing and employee benefits. This is an illuminating discussion about entrepreneurship, thoughtfulness and legacy.

]]> Iqbal Kassam is one of Vancouver’s most successful investors. He is the founder of EQ Bank and Chairman of Zynik Corporation, his family office. In this interview, we discuss how his youth in Kenya and London shaped him as a leader. We delve into his first success in Canada which became EQ bank. He shares valuable lessons on how to think as an entrepreneur. Lastly, he explains his latest thesis in the industrial manufacturing sector that seeks to attract top talent through huge profit sharing and employee benefits. This is an illuminating discussion about entrepreneurship, thoughtfulness and legacy.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 04:38:15 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 3783 Iqbal Kassam is one of Vancouver’s most successful investors. He is the founder of EQ Bank and Chairman of Zynik Corporation, his family office. In this interview, we discuss how his youth in Kenya and London shaped him as a leader. We delve into his first success in Canada which became EQ bank. He shares valuable lessons on how to think as an entrepreneur. Lastly, he explains his latest thesis in the industrial manufacturing sector that seeks to attract top talent through huge profit sharing and employee benefits. This is an illuminating discussion about entrepreneurship, thoughtfulness and legacy.

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Evolving from Family Business to Family Office | Luke Hansen-MacDonald, HanMac Capital 60 60 Evolving from Family Business to Family Office | Luke Hansen-MacDonald, HanMac Capital full 3e108132-818d-4278-bf88-9e68b5363715 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dffc0024 In this episode, the tables are turned on host Luke Hansen-MacDonald as his cousin, Colin Michael MacDonald (COO of Micco Group of Companies), takes over as the interviewer. They dig into the history of Luke's family business Clearwater Seafoods and what it was like to sell this legacy business in 2021. Luke discusses his early entrepreneurial venture in the music video industry and why he decided to join Clearwater Seafoods. He delves into his biggest challenges and what is most exciting on the horizon for his family business. 

]]> In this episode, the tables are turned on host Luke Hansen-MacDonald as his cousin, Colin Michael MacDonald (COO of Micco Group of Companies), takes over as the interviewer. They dig into the history of Luke's family business Clearwater Seafoods and what it was like to sell this legacy business in 2021. Luke discusses his early entrepreneurial venture in the music video industry and why he decided to join Clearwater Seafoods. He delves into his biggest challenges and what is most exciting on the horizon for his family business. 

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:51:37 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2431 In this episode, the tables are turned on host Luke Hansen-MacDonald as his cousin, Colin Michael MacDonald (COO of Micco Group of Companies), takes over as the interviewer. They dig into the history of Luke's family business Clearwater Seafoods and what it was like to sell this legacy business in 2021. Luke discusses his early entrepreneurial venture in the music video industry and why he decided to join Clearwater Seafoods. He delves into his biggest challenges and what is most exciting on the horizon for his family business. 

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Diamond Diving Family Business in South Africa | Michael Cooke, Westcoast Gems 59 59 Diamond Diving Family Business in South Africa | Michael Cooke, Westcoast Gems full 0691f5ce-da08-45db-8a2e-8e9cfc97fc1d https://share.transistor.fm/s/9eb7d934 In this episode, Michael Cooke—second-generation owner of Westcoast Gems—takes us inside the high-risk, little-known world of offshore diamond diving along South Africa’s rugged coastline. He shares how his father entered the industry and forged an unlikely partnership with a biracial diver during apartheid-era South Africa, defying social norms of the time. Michael reflects on stepping into the family business, learning tough lessons firsthand beneath the ocean’s surface, and navigating the realities of a changing industry. As synthetic diamonds disrupt the market, he explains how Westcoast Gems is leaning into its authentic, family-driven story to stand apart in an increasingly competitive landscape.

]]> In this episode, Michael Cooke—second-generation owner of Westcoast Gems—takes us inside the high-risk, little-known world of offshore diamond diving along South Africa’s rugged coastline. He shares how his father entered the industry and forged an unlikely partnership with a biracial diver during apartheid-era South Africa, defying social norms of the time. Michael reflects on stepping into the family business, learning tough lessons firsthand beneath the ocean’s surface, and navigating the realities of a changing industry. As synthetic diamonds disrupt the market, he explains how Westcoast Gems is leaning into its authentic, family-driven story to stand apart in an increasingly competitive landscape.

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:24:12 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2761 In this episode, Michael Cooke—second-generation owner of Westcoast Gems—takes us inside the high-risk, little-known world of offshore diamond diving along South Africa’s rugged coastline. He shares how his father entered the industry and forged an unlikely partnership with a biracial diver during apartheid-era South Africa, defying social norms of the time. Michael reflects on stepping into the family business, learning tough lessons firsthand beneath the ocean’s surface, and navigating the realities of a changing industry. As synthetic diamonds disrupt the market, he explains how Westcoast Gems is leaning into its authentic, family-driven story to stand apart in an increasingly competitive landscape.

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No How War Transformed This Family Business | Peace by Chocolate, Tareq Hadhad 58 58 How War Transformed This Family Business | Peace by Chocolate, Tareq Hadhad full d55e9139-0524-4d67-8a67-d6bb59c71f19 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62c3a6ae In this episode, Tareq Hadhad, CEO of Peace by Chocolate, shares the extraordinary story of his family business, from surviving the Syrian war to rebuilding their lives and company in rural Nova Scotia. He reflects on his role as a storyteller, the power of resilience, and how purpose helped transform hardship into hope. Tareq also offers practical advice for other immigrant entrepreneurs looking to build something meaningful in a new country.

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]]> In this episode, Tareq Hadhad, CEO of Peace by Chocolate, shares the extraordinary story of his family business, from surviving the Syrian war to rebuilding their lives and company in rural Nova Scotia. He reflects on his role as a storyteller, the power of resilience, and how purpose helped transform hardship into hope. Tareq also offers practical advice for other immigrant entrepreneurs looking to build something meaningful in a new country.

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]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:30:28 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 3231 In this episode, Tareq Hadhad, CEO of Peace by Chocolate, shares the extraordinary story of his family business, from surviving the Syrian war to rebuilding their lives and company in rural Nova Scotia. He reflects on his role as a storyteller, the power of resilience, and how purpose helped transform hardship into hope. Tareq also offers practical advice for other immigrant entrepreneurs looking to build something meaningful in a new country.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Taking Over The Family Business in Your Early 20s | Mack Csaszar, UCEL Inc. 57 57 Taking Over The Family Business in Your Early 20s | Mack Csaszar, UCEL Inc. full dd5c6305-37ec-4620-ba89-4bd62efa102e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2b8f424 Mack Csaszar is the 3rd generation CEO of UCEL Inc. They are a family business based in Toronto that focuses on industrial elevators and construction lift systems. Mack has grown the family business across Canada and into the USA. In this episode, we dive into the story of taking over the family business as a young man. Mack shares what was the most valuable experience and where he spent his time in the early days of succession. Lastly, we discuss his strategy for diversifying away from UCEL with a family bank.

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]]> Mack Csaszar is the 3rd generation CEO of UCEL Inc. They are a family business based in Toronto that focuses on industrial elevators and construction lift systems. Mack has grown the family business across Canada and into the USA. In this episode, we dive into the story of taking over the family business as a young man. Mack shares what was the most valuable experience and where he spent his time in the early days of succession. Lastly, we discuss his strategy for diversifying away from UCEL with a family bank.

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]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2203 Mack Csaszar is the 3rd generation CEO of UCEL Inc. They are a family business based in Toronto that focuses on industrial elevators and construction lift systems. Mack has grown the family business across Canada and into the USA. In this episode, we dive into the story of taking over the family business as a young man. Mack shares what was the most valuable experience and where he spent his time in the early days of succession. Lastly, we discuss his strategy for diversifying away from UCEL with a family bank.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No My Cousin, Colin MacDonald, and I Debate Investment Company Structures | Micco Group of Companies 56 56 My Cousin, Colin MacDonald, and I Debate Investment Company Structures | Micco Group of Companies full 19948115-b084-455e-9d08-69ff7b47ad24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45d4f460 My cousin Colin Michael MacDonald is the COO of his family business, Micco Group of Companies. Much like my family business, they are invested in private businesses, real estate and marketable securities. Today we debate the pros and cons of our two distinct approaches to an investment company. Micco is much more hands on with their operations, whereas my business uses distributed leadership.

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]]> My cousin Colin Michael MacDonald is the COO of his family business, Micco Group of Companies. Much like my family business, they are invested in private businesses, real estate and marketable securities. Today we debate the pros and cons of our two distinct approaches to an investment company. Micco is much more hands on with their operations, whereas my business uses distributed leadership.

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]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2359 My cousin Colin Michael MacDonald is the COO of his family business, Micco Group of Companies. Much like my family business, they are invested in private businesses, real estate and marketable securities. Today we debate the pros and cons of our two distinct approaches to an investment company. Micco is much more hands on with their operations, whereas my business uses distributed leadership.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Investing in Precious Metals: Gold, Silver, Mining & Outlook | Chris Ritchie 55 55 Investing in Precious Metals: Gold, Silver, Mining & Outlook | Chris Ritchie full df4aea64-e065-4096-997b-03a05c9edcfe https://share.transistor.fm/s/b811fd6d Chris Ritchie is the former President of SilverCrest, a mining firm that sold for $2.5B CAD in 2024. In today’s episode, we discuss the fundamentals of the precious metals market. Chris explains the major differences between investing in a mining business and precious metals. He shares tips on how to buy gold or silver. Lastly, we discuss the outlook for precious metals given the recent market correction.

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]]> Chris Ritchie is the former President of SilverCrest, a mining firm that sold for $2.5B CAD in 2024. In today’s episode, we discuss the fundamentals of the precious metals market. Chris explains the major differences between investing in a mining business and precious metals. He shares tips on how to buy gold or silver. Lastly, we discuss the outlook for precious metals given the recent market correction.

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]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 1960 Chris Ritchie is the former President of SilverCrest, a mining firm that sold for $2.5B CAD in 2024. In today’s episode, we discuss the fundamentals of the precious metals market. Chris explains the major differences between investing in a mining business and precious metals. He shares tips on how to buy gold or silver. Lastly, we discuss the outlook for precious metals given the recent market correction.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Where to Invest in 2026 According to JP Morgan's Annual Report 54 54 Where to Invest in 2026 According to JP Morgan's Annual Report full 0f17bcf1-f46c-4ee6-8ef7-e93414d51ac0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39c12a64 In this episode, I provide a clear, plain-English summary of J.P. Morgan’s 2026 Outlook—“Promise and Pressure.” We walk through the major themes shaping markets, including AI’s investment boom, global fragmentation, and a shifting inflation regime. Along the way, I add my own commentary throughout from a family office perspective, focusing on what these trends could mean in real-world decision-making. This conversation is for educational purposes only and reflects my personal views. It is not investment advice, and nothing discussed should be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

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]]> In this episode, I provide a clear, plain-English summary of J.P. Morgan’s 2026 Outlook—“Promise and Pressure.” We walk through the major themes shaping markets, including AI’s investment boom, global fragmentation, and a shifting inflation regime. Along the way, I add my own commentary throughout from a family office perspective, focusing on what these trends could mean in real-world decision-making. This conversation is for educational purposes only and reflects my personal views. It is not investment advice, and nothing discussed should be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

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]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 998 In this episode, I provide a clear, plain-English summary of J.P. Morgan’s 2026 Outlook—“Promise and Pressure.” We walk through the major themes shaping markets, including AI’s investment boom, global fragmentation, and a shifting inflation regime. Along the way, I add my own commentary throughout from a family office perspective, focusing on what these trends could mean in real-world decision-making. This conversation is for educational purposes only and reflects my personal views. It is not investment advice, and nothing discussed should be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Danielle Saputo: Finding Your Own Voice as Next Gen in a Family Business 53 53 Danielle Saputo: Finding Your Own Voice as Next Gen in a Family Business full ddc44a36-35ed-49b7-809b-0b23b497c4fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/214416ff What does it really take for the next generation to find their own voice in a family business?

In this episode, I speak with Danielle Saputo, third generation of the Saputo family and author of I Am Enough, about identity, expectations, and engagement across generations. We discuss why some next-gen family members choose a different path, how families can better support those decisions, and the lessons Danielle has learned as an advisor, mother, and sister working with family enterprises.

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]]> What does it really take for the next generation to find their own voice in a family business?

In this episode, I speak with Danielle Saputo, third generation of the Saputo family and author of I Am Enough, about identity, expectations, and engagement across generations. We discuss why some next-gen family members choose a different path, how families can better support those decisions, and the lessons Danielle has learned as an advisor, mother, and sister working with family enterprises.

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]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2770 What does it really take for the next generation to find their own voice in a family business?

In this episode, I speak with Danielle Saputo, third generation of the Saputo family and author of I Am Enough, about identity, expectations, and engagement across generations. We discuss why some next-gen family members choose a different path, how families can better support those decisions, and the lessons Danielle has learned as an advisor, mother, and sister working with family enterprises.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Lee Bragg: Inside the Bragg Group’s Investment Strategy (Eastlink, Inland & Oxford Frozen Foods) 52 52 Lee Bragg: Inside the Bragg Group’s Investment Strategy (Eastlink, Inland & Oxford Frozen Foods) full 2510b1cc-a5de-4867-bd1c-771431d4c8d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ced4524 In this episode, Lee Bragg, Vice Chair of Eastlink and member of the Bragg Business Family, shares how a Nova Scotian family business grew from its rural roots into a diversified enterprise spanning telecom, frozen foods, and airport services. Lee explains the group’s disciplined approach to risk, return, and diversification—and why capital allocation, not just entrepreneurship, sits at the heart of their long-term success. He also discusses why the Braggs prioritize meritocracy over nepotism, and how strong governance and clear expectations help protect both the family and the business across generations.

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]]> In this episode, Lee Bragg, Vice Chair of Eastlink and member of the Bragg Business Family, shares how a Nova Scotian family business grew from its rural roots into a diversified enterprise spanning telecom, frozen foods, and airport services. Lee explains the group’s disciplined approach to risk, return, and diversification—and why capital allocation, not just entrepreneurship, sits at the heart of their long-term success. He also discusses why the Braggs prioritize meritocracy over nepotism, and how strong governance and clear expectations help protect both the family and the business across generations.

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]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 3859 In this episode, Lee Bragg, Vice Chair of Eastlink and member of the Bragg Business Family, shares how a Nova Scotian family business grew from its rural roots into a diversified enterprise spanning telecom, frozen foods, and airport services. Lee explains the group’s disciplined approach to risk, return, and diversification—and why capital allocation, not just entrepreneurship, sits at the heart of their long-term success. He also discusses why the Braggs prioritize meritocracy over nepotism, and how strong governance and clear expectations help protect both the family and the business across generations.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Ben Hertzman: Navigating Tariffs & ReShoring Supply Chain in a Family Manufacturing Business 51 51 Ben Hertzman: Navigating Tariffs & ReShoring Supply Chain in a Family Manufacturing Business full 2eff30de-b85e-49dc-9aab-197183a1c085 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44d5246a  Ben Hertzman is the 2nd Gen President of Progress Luv2Pak and Gather Packaging. They specialise in premium retail packaging for customers across North America. We discuss Ben’s offshore supply chain and how he has become an expert in navigating tariffs. He also shares how his team has recently reshored part of their manufacturing to Toronto. We discuss the ingredients that have made his succession work for him and his father. As well, we delve into the history of his family business and how his Dad’s first big break was producing the boxes for Trivial Pursuit in the 1980s.

]]>  Ben Hertzman is the 2nd Gen President of Progress Luv2Pak and Gather Packaging. They specialise in premium retail packaging for customers across North America. We discuss Ben’s offshore supply chain and how he has become an expert in navigating tariffs. He also shares how his team has recently reshored part of their manufacturing to Toronto. We discuss the ingredients that have made his succession work for him and his father. As well, we delve into the history of his family business and how his Dad’s first big break was producing the boxes for Trivial Pursuit in the 1980s.

]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 04:43:40 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 3312  Ben Hertzman is the 2nd Gen President of Progress Luv2Pak and Gather Packaging. They specialise in premium retail packaging for customers across North America. We discuss Ben’s offshore supply chain and how he has become an expert in navigating tariffs. He also shares how his team has recently reshored part of their manufacturing to Toronto. We discuss the ingredients that have made his succession work for him and his father. As well, we delve into the history of his family business and how his Dad’s first big break was producing the boxes for Trivial Pursuit in the 1980s.

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Pierre Somers: Building A Family Owned Investment Firm (Walter Group) 50 50 Pierre Somers: Building A Family Owned Investment Firm (Walter Group) full 39df4225-a590-49dc-9e00-47a1e9c12fd2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11be8734 Pierre Somers is the founder of Montreal-based Walter Group and the third generation of his entrepreneurial family. Their story begins in Germany in the early 1900s with the building of locomotives. We delve into the complex journey of his family and how they had to reinvent themselves many times. We discuss the Walter Group’s investment strategy and how Pierre has attracted top talent. Lastly, we discuss his children and their unique paths.

]]> Pierre Somers is the founder of Montreal-based Walter Group and the third generation of his entrepreneurial family. Their story begins in Germany in the early 1900s with the building of locomotives. We delve into the complex journey of his family and how they had to reinvent themselves many times. We discuss the Walter Group’s investment strategy and how Pierre has attracted top talent. Lastly, we discuss his children and their unique paths.

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2556 Pierre Somers is the founder of Montreal-based Walter Group and the third generation of his entrepreneurial family. Their story begins in Germany in the early 1900s with the building of locomotives. We delve into the complex journey of his family and how they had to reinvent themselves many times. We discuss the Walter Group’s investment strategy and how Pierre has attracted top talent. Lastly, we discuss his children and their unique paths.

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Creating a Family Legacy that Lasts Generations (Derrick Hunter) 49 49 Creating a Family Legacy that Lasts Generations (Derrick Hunter) full cb834418-22ee-47ed-bbab-9084784429e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b78c4325 Derrick Hunter is the 2nd-generation CEO of Calgary-based Bluesky Equities. In this episode, we discuss how Derrick pivoted his family business from a concentrated to a diversified model. Starting in the Alberta oil patch, the business has now become a diversified portfolio of alternative investments, including private equity and venture capital.

]]> Derrick Hunter is the 2nd-generation CEO of Calgary-based Bluesky Equities. In this episode, we discuss how Derrick pivoted his family business from a concentrated to a diversified model. Starting in the Alberta oil patch, the business has now become a diversified portfolio of alternative investments, including private equity and venture capital.

]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 3007 Derrick Hunter is the 2nd-generation CEO of Calgary-based Bluesky Equities. In this episode, we discuss how Derrick pivoted his family business from a concentrated to a diversified model. Starting in the Alberta oil patch, the business has now become a diversified portfolio of alternative investments, including private equity and venture capital.

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No KC Daya: Building a Vertically Integrated $1B Real Estate Firm 48 48 KC Daya: Building a Vertically Integrated $1B Real Estate Firm full e4c2615a-9d9b-4d9a-b359-1ffa49f2d23e https://share.transistor.fm/s/dfe40ef3 KC Daya is the CEO and founder of Clifton Blake, a vertically integrated builder, lender, and operator of Multi-Family assets. We discuss the impact of his immigrant entrepreneurial parents and how this spills over into his parenting. We discuss how his first fund failed and the valuable lessons this taught him. As well, we discuss the transformational mergers that have made his business vertically integrated.

]]> KC Daya is the CEO and founder of Clifton Blake, a vertically integrated builder, lender, and operator of Multi-Family assets. We discuss the impact of his immigrant entrepreneurial parents and how this spills over into his parenting. We discuss how his first fund failed and the valuable lessons this taught him. As well, we discuss the transformational mergers that have made his business vertically integrated.

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2873 KC Daya is the CEO and founder of Clifton Blake, a vertically integrated builder, lender, and operator of Multi-Family assets. We discuss the impact of his immigrant entrepreneurial parents and how this spills over into his parenting. We discuss how his first fund failed and the valuable lessons this taught him. As well, we discuss the transformational mergers that have made his business vertically integrated.

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Jeffrey McCain: The Next Generation of the McCain Foods Family 47 47 Jeffrey McCain: The Next Generation of the McCain Foods Family full a435909d-4f55-43aa-8700-20d07ca35d69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/69fee92b Jeffrey McCain is the 3rd generation of the McCain family and the President of Woodword Capital. In this episode, we discuss working outside the business on Wall Street and his motivations for returning to work with his family. Jeffrey shares his latest investment strategy and how family offices stand apart from traditional private equity. We discuss how his family onboards new family members and the role they are expected to play. Lastly, he shares salient advice from his grandfather, Wallace McCain, on charitable giving.

]]> Jeffrey McCain is the 3rd generation of the McCain family and the President of Woodword Capital. In this episode, we discuss working outside the business on Wall Street and his motivations for returning to work with his family. Jeffrey shares his latest investment strategy and how family offices stand apart from traditional private equity. We discuss how his family onboards new family members and the role they are expected to play. Lastly, he shares salient advice from his grandfather, Wallace McCain, on charitable giving.

]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 3433 Jeffrey McCain is the 3rd generation of the McCain family and the President of Woodword Capital. In this episode, we discuss working outside the business on Wall Street and his motivations for returning to work with his family. Jeffrey shares his latest investment strategy and how family offices stand apart from traditional private equity. We discuss how his family onboards new family members and the role they are expected to play. Lastly, he shares salient advice from his grandfather, Wallace McCain, on charitable giving.

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Ian Wilson: Selling the Family Business & Charting A New Direction 46 46 Ian Wilson: Selling the Family Business & Charting A New Direction full eb712c69-09f3-4c8a-b394-3009968048c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/95f998e4  Ian Wilson is the 8th-generation President and co-owner of Wilsons. They are an Atlantic Canadian family with investments in the fuel industry, home security, and quick-serve restaurants. Ian shares the incredible history of their family business and how his own journey wove into the family story. As well, we dive into the sales of their retail fuel business and the motivation behind it. Lastly, we discuss what is next for the Wilson family as they chart a new direction.

]]>  Ian Wilson is the 8th-generation President and co-owner of Wilsons. They are an Atlantic Canadian family with investments in the fuel industry, home security, and quick-serve restaurants. Ian shares the incredible history of their family business and how his own journey wove into the family story. As well, we dive into the sales of their retail fuel business and the motivation behind it. Lastly, we discuss what is next for the Wilson family as they chart a new direction.

]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2754  Ian Wilson is the 8th-generation President and co-owner of Wilsons. They are an Atlantic Canadian family with investments in the fuel industry, home security, and quick-serve restaurants. Ian shares the incredible history of their family business and how his own journey wove into the family story. As well, we dive into the sales of their retail fuel business and the motivation behind it. Lastly, we discuss what is next for the Wilson family as they chart a new direction.

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Adrian Rocca: Building Canada’s Largest Purpose Built Rental Business 45 45 Adrian Rocca: Building Canada’s Largest Purpose Built Rental Business full a25e9846-397f-478a-8c64-09ee1131ddc8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/309471dd Adrian Rocca is the CEO and founder of Fitzrovia. In this interview, he shares how being fired from Tricon set him on a path to build Canada’s largest purpose built rental business. Adrian delves into the latest innovations of his portfolio and how to develop affordable housing in Canada.

]]> Adrian Rocca is the CEO and founder of Fitzrovia. In this interview, he shares how being fired from Tricon set him on a path to build Canada’s largest purpose built rental business. Adrian delves into the latest innovations of his portfolio and how to develop affordable housing in Canada.

]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2843 Adrian Rocca is the CEO and founder of Fitzrovia. In this interview, he shares how being fired from Tricon set him on a path to build Canada’s largest purpose built rental business. Adrian delves into the latest innovations of his portfolio and how to develop affordable housing in Canada.

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Andrew Oland: 6 Generations of Moosehead Brewery 44 44 Andrew Oland: 6 Generations of Moosehead Brewery full c477eaa2-9082-4e29-8481-c23d882acaeb https://share.transistor.fm/s/382a4b41 Andrew Oland is the CEO and co-owner of Moosehead Brewery. He shares the incredible 6-generation family story of how the Oland family built a beer empire. He discusses how the family split into two branches and why his family did not sell their brewery. As well, he discusses how he and his brother work together every day as CEO and CFO without family dynamics becoming an issue.

]]> Andrew Oland is the CEO and co-owner of Moosehead Brewery. He shares the incredible 6-generation family story of how the Oland family built a beer empire. He discusses how the family split into two branches and why his family did not sell their brewery. As well, he discusses how he and his brother work together every day as CEO and CFO without family dynamics becoming an issue.

]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2289 Andrew Oland is the CEO and co-owner of Moosehead Brewery. He shares the incredible 6-generation family story of how the Oland family built a beer empire. He discusses how the family split into two branches and why his family did not sell their brewery. As well, he discusses how he and his brother work together every day as CEO and CFO without family dynamics becoming an issue.

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Nahas Brothers Build Franchise QSR Business 43 43 Nahas Brothers Build Franchise QSR Business full 6b60be08-0609-46b4-b96f-d79eb7d592ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/99ab1c07 Tony and Peter Nahas are the co-owners of Mezza Lebanese Kitchen. Their parents started the business shortly after immigrating from Lebanon. The brothers discuss how they streamlined their family business and unlocked huge growth through franchising. They also share their own struggles as leaders and what is next on their growth horizon. 

]]> Tony and Peter Nahas are the co-owners of Mezza Lebanese Kitchen. Their parents started the business shortly after immigrating from Lebanon. The brothers discuss how they streamlined their family business and unlocked huge growth through franchising. They also share their own struggles as leaders and what is next on their growth horizon. 

]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2191 Tony and Peter Nahas are the co-owners of Mezza Lebanese Kitchen. Their parents started the business shortly after immigrating from Lebanon. The brothers discuss how they streamlined their family business and unlocked huge growth through franchising. They also share their own struggles as leaders and what is next on their growth horizon. 

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Threaten Family Business 42 42 AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Threaten Family Business full 4748cb95-65b0-4e51-a66f-4b14d0108e22 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a81b25a3 Artificial Intelligence is dramatically changing the threat landscape for cybercrime.  Generative AI is making hackers more efficient and giving them new capabilities that make their attacks harder to detect. In this episode, we discuss types of threats, why family business is at risk and tips to defend.

]]> Artificial Intelligence is dramatically changing the threat landscape for cybercrime.  Generative AI is making hackers more efficient and giving them new capabilities that make their attacks harder to detect. In this episode, we discuss types of threats, why family business is at risk and tips to defend.

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:27:07 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 733 Artificial Intelligence is dramatically changing the threat landscape for cybercrime.  Generative AI is making hackers more efficient and giving them new capabilities that make their attacks harder to detect. In this episode, we discuss types of threats, why family business is at risk and tips to defend.

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Matthew Cassidy: Consolidating the Bus Industry with Dad & Brothers 41 41 Matthew Cassidy: Consolidating the Bus Industry with Dad & Brothers full c4a06379-9fa6-4621-ad32-b8af73100cc2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f7f7cf3 Matthew Cassidy is the President of Coach Atlantic, Maritime Bus and Ambassatours. Over the last 20 years, Matthew and his family have consolidated the bus industry in Atlantic Canada. We discuss his biggest challenges as a new leader. As well, Matthew tells all about their recent acquisition of Ambassatours.

]]> Matthew Cassidy is the President of Coach Atlantic, Maritime Bus and Ambassatours. Over the last 20 years, Matthew and his family have consolidated the bus industry in Atlantic Canada. We discuss his biggest challenges as a new leader. As well, Matthew tells all about their recent acquisition of Ambassatours.

]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2850 Matthew Cassidy is the President of Coach Atlantic, Maritime Bus and Ambassatours. Over the last 20 years, Matthew and his family have consolidated the bus industry in Atlantic Canada. We discuss his biggest challenges as a new leader. As well, Matthew tells all about their recent acquisition of Ambassatours.

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Tony Falbo: Founder of Mircom Passes the Torch to His Three Boys 40 40 Tony Falbo: Founder of Mircom Passes the Torch to His Three Boys full 82e39ae9-9792-487d-9de5-ea2bb78f6f22 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c7e2f8fe Tony Falbo, an 81-year-old Italian immigrant, chronicles his entrepreneurial journey of building Mircom Technologies and successfully transitioning the business to his three sons. Through strategic focus and family collaboration, he transformed a small fire alarm systems company into an international enterprise. The interview offers a compelling blueprint for family business succession and entrepreneurial resilience.

]]> Tony Falbo, an 81-year-old Italian immigrant, chronicles his entrepreneurial journey of building Mircom Technologies and successfully transitioning the business to his three sons. Through strategic focus and family collaboration, he transformed a small fire alarm systems company into an international enterprise. The interview offers a compelling blueprint for family business succession and entrepreneurial resilience.

]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2387 Tony Falbo, an 81-year-old Italian immigrant, chronicles his entrepreneurial journey of building Mircom Technologies and successfully transitioning the business to his three sons. Through strategic focus and family collaboration, he transformed a small fire alarm systems company into an international enterprise. The interview offers a compelling blueprint for family business succession and entrepreneurial resilience.

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Aakash Shah: Next Gen CEO 20x Sales of Family Biz 39 39 Aakash Shah: Next Gen CEO 20x Sales of Family Biz full c6c810b9-9713-437f-b56c-02ca01c851a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cf9434a Aakash Shah is the former CEO and owner of Vivify Specialty Ingredients. He shares how his father convinced him to join the struggling family business and turn it around. Aakash shares how we found balance with his brother and father. As well, how he brought in private equity to buy his family out. Lastly, he shares his plans for his newly minted family office.

]]> Aakash Shah is the former CEO and owner of Vivify Specialty Ingredients. He shares how his father convinced him to join the struggling family business and turn it around. Aakash shares how we found balance with his brother and father. As well, how he brought in private equity to buy his family out. Lastly, he shares his plans for his newly minted family office.

]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2826 Aakash Shah is the former CEO and owner of Vivify Specialty Ingredients. He shares how his father convinced him to join the struggling family business and turn it around. Aakash shares how we found balance with his brother and father. As well, how he brought in private equity to buy his family out. Lastly, he shares his plans for his newly minted family office.

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Tammy Buss: Family Business Advisor, CEO & Grandmother 38 38 Tammy Buss: Family Business Advisor, CEO & Grandmother full aaba2327-c0d6-48c2-b5db-dbaade32ce44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/709aa261 Tammy Buss is a family business advisor and family business owner. Over her 30 year career, she has helped family businesses with estate planning, financial planning and succession. This has been informed by her own entrepreneurial journey as she sold her own business and currently works with her son. 

]]> Tammy Buss is a family business advisor and family business owner. Over her 30 year career, she has helped family businesses with estate planning, financial planning and succession. This has been informed by her own entrepreneurial journey as she sold her own business and currently works with her son. 

]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2073 Tammy Buss is a family business advisor and family business owner. Over her 30 year career, she has helped family businesses with estate planning, financial planning and succession. This has been informed by her own entrepreneurial journey as she sold her own business and currently works with her son. 

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Daniel Foch: Opportunities & Risks of Canadian Real Estate in 2025 37 37 Daniel Foch: Opportunities & Risks of Canadian Real Estate in 2025 full 32244fdb-55dd-4731-b58c-707f5b42272a https://share.transistor.fm/s/19a5e516 Daniel Foch is the co-host of the Canadian Real Estate Investor podcast and Chief Real Estate Officer for Valery Real Estate. Daniel shares his view of where there are opportunities and risks in the Canadian real estate market. He discusses how he believes the government can incentivize home building. Lastly, he shares his experience working in his family business and the lessons he learned from his parents.

]]> Daniel Foch is the co-host of the Canadian Real Estate Investor podcast and Chief Real Estate Officer for Valery Real Estate. Daniel shares his view of where there are opportunities and risks in the Canadian real estate market. He discusses how he believes the government can incentivize home building. Lastly, he shares his experience working in his family business and the lessons he learned from his parents.

]]> Fri, 02 May 2025 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2383 Daniel Foch is the co-host of the Canadian Real Estate Investor podcast and Chief Real Estate Officer for Valery Real Estate. Daniel shares his view of where there are opportunities and risks in the Canadian real estate market. He discusses how he believes the government can incentivize home building. Lastly, he shares his experience working in his family business and the lessons he learned from his parents.

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Ron Diamond: Why Most Family Offices Shouldn’t Exist 36 36 Ron Diamond: Why Most Family Offices Shouldn’t Exist full e0c2993c-9e75-4fc9-9769-94b852112103 https://share.transistor.fm/s/656d6e37 Ron Diamond is the founder of Diamond Wealth, a syndicate of 100 family offices. He shares his perspective of why many family offices should not exist, common risks they fall into, and how the transition of wealth from Baby Boomers is disrupting the capital markets. Ron delves into his entrepreneurial journey and how he built trust with family offices over time. As well, he discusses Tiger 21 and Chicago Booth’s new family office initiative. 

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]]> Ron Diamond is the founder of Diamond Wealth, a syndicate of 100 family offices. He shares his perspective of why many family offices should not exist, common risks they fall into, and how the transition of wealth from Baby Boomers is disrupting the capital markets. Ron delves into his entrepreneurial journey and how he built trust with family offices over time. As well, he discusses Tiger 21 and Chicago Booth’s new family office initiative. 

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]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2177 Ron Diamond is the founder of Diamond Wealth, a syndicate of 100 family offices. He shares his perspective of why many family offices should not exist, common risks they fall into, and how the transition of wealth from Baby Boomers is disrupting the capital markets. Ron delves into his entrepreneurial journey and how he built trust with family offices over time. As well, he discusses Tiger 21 and Chicago Booth’s new family office initiative. 

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Glen Creaser: Tech Entrepreneur Disrupts Seafood Business 35 35 Glen Creaser: Tech Entrepreneur Disrupts Seafood Business full 2c66e7c0-cc5b-4a26-8717-90bbc71de4f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/32beb439 Glen Creaser is a serial entrepreneur who sold his first tech company 2 years out of university. His new venture, Larry’s Catch, mixes his experience in tech with his family’s legacy in seafood to create a disruptive direct-to-consumer model. Glen shares his strategy and how his family’s history in the fishing industry influenced his approach.

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]]> Glen Creaser is a serial entrepreneur who sold his first tech company 2 years out of university. His new venture, Larry’s Catch, mixes his experience in tech with his family’s legacy in seafood to create a disruptive direct-to-consumer model. Glen shares his strategy and how his family’s history in the fishing industry influenced his approach.

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]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2720 Glen Creaser is a serial entrepreneur who sold his first tech company 2 years out of university. His new venture, Larry’s Catch, mixes his experience in tech with his family’s legacy in seafood to create a disruptive direct-to-consumer model. Glen shares his strategy and how his family’s history in the fishing industry influenced his approach.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Empire of Chocolate: The Ferrero Family Story with Luca Cottini 34 34 Empire of Chocolate: The Ferrero Family Story with Luca Cottini full fa7d846f-4a5e-4810-9c58-565a1e50f83c https://share.transistor.fm/s/45cf1738 Ferrero created some of the world's most beloved brands, including Nutella, Kinder Eggs, and Tic Tacs. In this episode, we explore how 2nd gen leader Michele Ferrero’s visionary leadership transformed Ferrero into a global powerhouse. Professor and author Luca Cottini joins us to discuss the unique culture and entrepreneurial genius that defined Ferrero’s success.

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]]> Ferrero created some of the world's most beloved brands, including Nutella, Kinder Eggs, and Tic Tacs. In this episode, we explore how 2nd gen leader Michele Ferrero’s visionary leadership transformed Ferrero into a global powerhouse. Professor and author Luca Cottini joins us to discuss the unique culture and entrepreneurial genius that defined Ferrero’s success.

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]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 3245 Ferrero created some of the world's most beloved brands, including Nutella, Kinder Eggs, and Tic Tacs. In this episode, we explore how 2nd gen leader Michele Ferrero’s visionary leadership transformed Ferrero into a global powerhouse. Professor and author Luca Cottini joins us to discuss the unique culture and entrepreneurial genius that defined Ferrero’s success.

https://lnk.to/fambiz

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Mary Asante-Asamoah: Ghana's 2nd Gen Mining & Agriculture Leader 33 33 Mary Asante-Asamoah: Ghana's 2nd Gen Mining & Agriculture Leader full 05612820-f552-49f9-96f1-0e6985ad7434 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b847baf Mary Asante-Asamoah is the 2nd generation leader of Barbex Africa. They are a Ghana owned mining services and agriculture business. Mary shares the entrepreneurial story of her father who started as a mining employee and branched out on his own. She discusses the mindset required to be successful in Ghana. As well, she delves into her own journey from Canada to Washington, DC and eventually back home.

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]]> Mary Asante-Asamoah is the 2nd generation leader of Barbex Africa. They are a Ghana owned mining services and agriculture business. Mary shares the entrepreneurial story of her father who started as a mining employee and branched out on his own. She discusses the mindset required to be successful in Ghana. As well, she delves into her own journey from Canada to Washington, DC and eventually back home.

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]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2533 Mary Asante-Asamoah is the 2nd generation leader of Barbex Africa. They are a Ghana owned mining services and agriculture business. Mary shares the entrepreneurial story of her father who started as a mining employee and branched out on his own. She discusses the mindset required to be successful in Ghana. As well, she delves into her own journey from Canada to Washington, DC and eventually back home.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Brian Adams: What is a Family Office? How do you select a Family Office leader? 32 32 Brian Adams: What is a Family Office? How do you select a Family Office leader? full 6a3afe58-169f-4248-a72f-74f84b69daf0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6c568c5  Brian Adams is a Family Office executive recruiter and podcast host. He explains what is a family office and how each one is slightly different. Brian explains the key positions and what makes an ideal candidate for a leadership role in a family office. Lastly, he shares some common mistakes and new trends that he sees with family office structures.

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]]>  Brian Adams is a Family Office executive recruiter and podcast host. He explains what is a family office and how each one is slightly different. Brian explains the key positions and what makes an ideal candidate for a leadership role in a family office. Lastly, he shares some common mistakes and new trends that he sees with family office structures.

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]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2149  Brian Adams is a Family Office executive recruiter and podcast host. He explains what is a family office and how each one is slightly different. Brian explains the key positions and what makes an ideal candidate for a leadership role in a family office. Lastly, he shares some common mistakes and new trends that he sees with family office structures.

https://lnk.to/fambiz

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Luke Leon: Canada's $3 Billion Furniture Family Business 31 31 Luke Leon: Canada's $3 Billion Furniture Family Business full b657d05d-eeef-4c37-8930-e37c90e26ed3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/200b3afb  Luke Leon is the 4th generation of the Leon’s Furniture family. He shares their 115-year history and how each generation contributes to the next. Luke delves into the transformative acquisition of The Brick which was 2x the size of Leon’s at the time. He also shares his own story about the family business and the importance of a meritocracy.

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]]>  Luke Leon is the 4th generation of the Leon’s Furniture family. He shares their 115-year history and how each generation contributes to the next. Luke delves into the transformative acquisition of The Brick which was 2x the size of Leon’s at the time. He also shares his own story about the family business and the importance of a meritocracy.

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]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2202  Luke Leon is the 4th generation of the Leon’s Furniture family. He shares their 115-year history and how each generation contributes to the next. Luke delves into the transformative acquisition of The Brick which was 2x the size of Leon’s at the time. He also shares his own story about the family business and the importance of a meritocracy.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Why Succession Fails - And How To Fix It 30 30 Why Succession Fails - And How To Fix It full e49230b4-dbdf-4a51-ad8a-778add9548f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d110ba7a Luke shares his perspective and experience on why the next generation struggles to find purpose in the family business. His theory is that the next-gen must be allowed to make their own mark on the business to be successful. They need to contribute to the strategy meaningfully and find a role that fits their own strengths and interests. This short episode is perfect for family business members worried about succession.

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]]> Luke shares his perspective and experience on why the next generation struggles to find purpose in the family business. His theory is that the next-gen must be allowed to make their own mark on the business to be successful. They need to contribute to the strategy meaningfully and find a role that fits their own strengths and interests. This short episode is perfect for family business members worried about succession.

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]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 899 Luke shares his perspective and experience on why the next generation struggles to find purpose in the family business. His theory is that the next-gen must be allowed to make their own mark on the business to be successful. They need to contribute to the strategy meaningfully and find a role that fits their own strengths and interests. This short episode is perfect for family business members worried about succession.

https://lnk.to/fambiz

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Anthony Broccolini: Next Gen CEO of Montreal’s Real Estate Empire 29 29 Anthony Broccolini: Next Gen CEO of Montreal’s Real Estate Empire full b7a02e5b-178f-4c41-ad9a-902340e1a9ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a6f2833 Anthony Broccolini, CEO of Broccolini, shares how his family's real estate and construction business has successfully transitioned through three generations, evolving from a small home-building company to a diversified real estate developer. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining family values, embracing challenges, and providing early exposure to the next generation. Looking ahead, Broccolini is exploring strategic expansions into new asset classes like self-storage and multi-family rentals, while also closely monitoring emerging technologies like AI and robotics to identify opportunities to innovate and stay ahead of industry trends.

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]]> Anthony Broccolini, CEO of Broccolini, shares how his family's real estate and construction business has successfully transitioned through three generations, evolving from a small home-building company to a diversified real estate developer. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining family values, embracing challenges, and providing early exposure to the next generation. Looking ahead, Broccolini is exploring strategic expansions into new asset classes like self-storage and multi-family rentals, while also closely monitoring emerging technologies like AI and robotics to identify opportunities to innovate and stay ahead of industry trends.

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]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2777 Anthony Broccolini, CEO of Broccolini, shares how his family's real estate and construction business has successfully transitioned through three generations, evolving from a small home-building company to a diversified real estate developer. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining family values, embracing challenges, and providing early exposure to the next generation. Looking ahead, Broccolini is exploring strategic expansions into new asset classes like self-storage and multi-family rentals, while also closely monitoring emerging technologies like AI and robotics to identify opportunities to innovate and stay ahead of industry trends.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Jim Spatz: Escaping The Holocaust, Med School & Real Estate Development 28 28 Jim Spatz: Escaping The Holocaust, Med School & Real Estate Development full ca0848ca-32e3-4309-905b-cc632ab50d6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1210f01b Jim Spatz, Owner of SouthWest Properties, shares the story of how his parents narrowly escaped the holocaust in Poland. He delves into his father’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons about business. As well, he shares his own journey as an ER doctor and what led him to rejoin the family business. Finally, Jim shares his vision of how he wants to differentiate his real estate.

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]]> Jim Spatz, Owner of SouthWest Properties, shares the story of how his parents narrowly escaped the holocaust in Poland. He delves into his father’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons about business. As well, he shares his own journey as an ER doctor and what led him to rejoin the family business. Finally, Jim shares his vision of how he wants to differentiate his real estate.

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]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2780 Jim Spatz, Owner of SouthWest Properties, shares the story of how his parents narrowly escaped the holocaust in Poland. He delves into his father’s entrepreneurial journey and lessons about business. As well, he shares his own journey as an ER doctor and what led him to rejoin the family business. Finally, Jim shares his vision of how he wants to differentiate his real estate.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Scott McCain: McCain Foods Chairman & Family Office Leader 27 27 Scott McCain: McCain Foods Chairman & Family Office Leader full 6eebcaa5-a79e-4ca3-b4b0-69bf6417fc3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd6f9060 Scott McCain is the 2nd generation of the legendary McCain Foods family. He grew up working in the family business and now holds the role of Chairman. Scott shares his extensive experience in family office strategy. We discuss how he is working with his children on succession, investment, and philanthropy.

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]]> Scott McCain is the 2nd generation of the legendary McCain Foods family. He grew up working in the family business and now holds the role of Chairman. Scott shares his extensive experience in family office strategy. We discuss how he is working with his children on succession, investment, and philanthropy.

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]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 04:49:25 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2651 Scott McCain is the 2nd generation of the legendary McCain Foods family. He grew up working in the family business and now holds the role of Chairman. Scott shares his extensive experience in family office strategy. We discuss how he is working with his children on succession, investment, and philanthropy.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Assessing Land Banking Opportunities with Chandler Haliburton 26 26 Assessing Land Banking Opportunities with Chandler Haliburton full ed6228bc-9c12-4087-a38f-3ee6a7e4dc92 https://share.transistor.fm/s/292a3938 In part 2 of our interview, Chandler discusses how he evaluates land banking opportunities that have multi-residential development potential. He discusses the importance of zoning, density and offsetting carrying costs. Chandler also shares his recent land bank success that netted him a 6.5x return in 6 years.

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]]> In part 2 of our interview, Chandler discusses how he evaluates land banking opportunities that have multi-residential development potential. He discusses the importance of zoning, density and offsetting carrying costs. Chandler also shares his recent land bank success that netted him a 6.5x return in 6 years.

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]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 1366 In part 2 of our interview, Chandler discusses how he evaluates land banking opportunities that have multi-residential development potential. He discusses the importance of zoning, density and offsetting carrying costs. Chandler also shares his recent land bank success that netted him a 6.5x return in 6 years.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Assessing Multi-Res Real Estate Properties with Chandler Halliburton 25 25 Assessing Multi-Res Real Estate Properties with Chandler Halliburton full 3ace3356-6f9a-42b3-9982-77eaff9e4b29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a49f1219  In this episode, we discuss the best tips for assessing a potential residential real estate investment. Our guest, Chandler Haliburton, is an expert with 10+ years as a real estate broker and investor. Luke and Chandler discuss cap rates, net operating income, financing and property management. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview focused on residential real estate investment.

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]]>  In this episode, we discuss the best tips for assessing a potential residential real estate investment. Our guest, Chandler Haliburton, is an expert with 10+ years as a real estate broker and investor. Luke and Chandler discuss cap rates, net operating income, financing and property management. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview focused on residential real estate investment.

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]]> Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2196  In this episode, we discuss the best tips for assessing a potential residential real estate investment. Our guest, Chandler Haliburton, is an expert with 10+ years as a real estate broker and investor. Luke and Chandler discuss cap rates, net operating income, financing and property management. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview focused on residential real estate investment.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Andrew Donaldson: 6th Gen CEO of 160 Year Old Timber Business 24 24 Andrew Donaldson: 6th Gen CEO of 160 Year Old Timber Business full c7eb9a7c-181a-479b-b701-38be6ae82bbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cd17b05 Andrew Donaldson is the CEO of Donaldson Group. They are one of the UK’s oldest and largest timber companies. Andrew shares the 160 year legacy of their family including what it was like during WW1. He explains his experience growing up in the business and what roles led him to take the CEO role. Andrew also dives into the outlook of the UK housing market.

]]> Andrew Donaldson is the CEO of Donaldson Group. They are one of the UK’s oldest and largest timber companies. Andrew shares the 160 year legacy of their family including what it was like during WW1. He explains his experience growing up in the business and what roles led him to take the CEO role. Andrew also dives into the outlook of the UK housing market.

]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2300 Andrew Donaldson is the CEO of Donaldson Group. They are one of the UK’s oldest and largest timber companies. Andrew shares the 160 year legacy of their family including what it was like during WW1. He explains his experience growing up in the business and what roles led him to take the CEO role. Andrew also dives into the outlook of the UK housing market.

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No 5 Ways to Prepare for Selling Your Business 23 23 5 Ways to Prepare for Selling Your Business full f3040408-f0d6-47a4-bad4-6f88673ded2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0862bc21 Luke draws on his experience in the private equity space to share 5 ways to prepare your business for sale. These areas of focus will help improve the value and likelihood of a sale. 

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]]> Luke draws on his experience in the private equity space to share 5 ways to prepare your business for sale. These areas of focus will help improve the value and likelihood of a sale. 

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]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 618 Luke draws on his experience in the private equity space to share 5 ways to prepare your business for sale. These areas of focus will help improve the value and likelihood of a sale. 

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Private Equity vs Public Equity Investing 22 22 Private Equity vs Public Equity Investing full 9b6d7625-d0a2-44f1-933d-d86e5bb872c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cdf2467d This episode is perfect for listeners wanting to learn the differences between private equity and public equity investing. Luke covers a brief history of each investment type and delves into the expected returns, liquidity, diversification, control and fees for these two asset classes. The data referenced can be seen in the YouTube version of this video including citations.

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]]> This episode is perfect for listeners wanting to learn the differences between private equity and public equity investing. Luke covers a brief history of each investment type and delves into the expected returns, liquidity, diversification, control and fees for these two asset classes. The data referenced can be seen in the YouTube version of this video including citations.

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]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 722 This episode is perfect for listeners wanting to learn the differences between private equity and public equity investing. Luke covers a brief history of each investment type and delves into the expected returns, liquidity, diversification, control and fees for these two asset classes. The data referenced can be seen in the YouTube version of this video including citations.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Martin Roll: Lessons from 650 Family Business Interviews 21 21 Martin Roll: Lessons from 650 Family Business Interviews full 5e3e2ec1-eebf-4f7f-8d99-9e95fdec78e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/500aec00 Martin Roll is an experienced global business strategist, senior advisor and facilitator to Fortune 500 companies, Asian firms, family-owned businesses, and family offices. He has mentored more than 650 individual next-generation leaders from global business families and family offices in private, confidential 1:1 conversations.

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]]> Martin Roll is an experienced global business strategist, senior advisor and facilitator to Fortune 500 companies, Asian firms, family-owned businesses, and family offices. He has mentored more than 650 individual next-generation leaders from global business families and family offices in private, confidential 1:1 conversations.

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]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2310 Martin Roll is an experienced global business strategist, senior advisor and facilitator to Fortune 500 companies, Asian firms, family-owned businesses, and family offices. He has mentored more than 650 individual next-generation leaders from global business families and family offices in private, confidential 1:1 conversations.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Rebecca Kacaba: Democratizing Capital Raising 20 20 Rebecca Kacaba: Democratizing Capital Raising full 4e1df010-bfc2-4a70-879d-46053bfc11c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8e7693e Rebecca Kacaba is the CEO and Co-Founder of Dealmaker, one of Canada’s fastest growing companies. She discusses her entrepreneurial journey and the impact Dealmaker is having on the world of capital fundraising. Rebecca also shares her family business roots and what she hopes for her children.

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]]> Rebecca Kacaba is the CEO and Co-Founder of Dealmaker, one of Canada’s fastest growing companies. She discusses her entrepreneurial journey and the impact Dealmaker is having on the world of capital fundraising. Rebecca also shares her family business roots and what she hopes for her children.

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]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 1933 Rebecca Kacaba is the CEO and Co-Founder of Dealmaker, one of Canada’s fastest growing companies. She discusses her entrepreneurial journey and the impact Dealmaker is having on the world of capital fundraising. Rebecca also shares her family business roots and what she hopes for her children.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Michael Peters: First Nations Entrepreneurship 19 19 Michael Peters: First Nations Entrepreneurship full b840e6cd-65c1-4d85-9660-5950f503bef2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5bb412d Michael Peters, CEO of Glooscap Ventures, leads the economic development arm of Glooscap First Nations. He leverages his family business background to grow and diversify the investments of his community. Their investments include renewable energy, defence shipbuilding and seafood.

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]]> Michael Peters, CEO of Glooscap Ventures, leads the economic development arm of Glooscap First Nations. He leverages his family business background to grow and diversify the investments of his community. Their investments include renewable energy, defence shipbuilding and seafood.

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]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2246 Michael Peters, CEO of Glooscap Ventures, leads the economic development arm of Glooscap First Nations. He leverages his family business background to grow and diversify the investments of his community. Their investments include renewable energy, defence shipbuilding and seafood.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Juan Lopez: Escaping Pablo to Build An Animation Empire 18 18 Juan Lopez: Escaping Pablo to Build An Animation Empire full 3eeb81b9-0c4f-4604-9b29-2a70b44df597 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff83c575 Juan Lopez, Founder of Atomic Cartoons discusses their family-owned media company's global expansion, his personal journey of migration and cultural identity and the challenges of navigating complex cultural contexts, emphasizing the importance of values, personal growth, and respect for creative values in business and personal life. 

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]]> Juan Lopez, Founder of Atomic Cartoons discusses their family-owned media company's global expansion, his personal journey of migration and cultural identity and the challenges of navigating complex cultural contexts, emphasizing the importance of values, personal growth, and respect for creative values in business and personal life. 

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]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2236 Juan Lopez, Founder of Atomic Cartoons discusses their family-owned media company's global expansion, his personal journey of migration and cultural identity and the challenges of navigating complex cultural contexts, emphasizing the importance of values, personal growth, and respect for creative values in business and personal life. 

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Ross McNeil: Saving the Family Menswear Business 17 17 Ross McNeil: Saving the Family Menswear Business full 07538e4f-2cc6-4518-8039-7fac82ca88f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30af2727 CEO & Owner of Duggers Menswear explains the origins, defining moment and success of his business. This episode touches on father & son dynamics and customer service.

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]]> CEO & Owner of Duggers Menswear explains the origins, defining moment and success of his business. This episode touches on father & son dynamics and customer service.

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]]> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2718 CEO & Owner of Duggers Menswear explains the origins, defining moment and success of his business. This episode touches on father & son dynamics and customer service.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No How To Make The Most Of Charitable Giving 16 16 How To Make The Most Of Charitable Giving full 531efb15-d9b8-4c2a-9e83-41f0dc5f3db5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/280f5606 Luke discusses his vetting process for not-for-profits. He discusses common risks and how to make the biggest impact with your donations.

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]]> Luke discusses his vetting process for not-for-profits. He discusses common risks and how to make the biggest impact with your donations.

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]]> Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 865 Luke discusses his vetting process for not-for-profits. He discusses common risks and how to make the biggest impact with your donations.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Should you own investments directly or indirectly? 15 15 Should you own investments directly or indirectly? full de6c8fcf-e2dd-4ae6-b2f3-5d944bb53338 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2773ca7e Luke explains his philosophy on directly managed and indirectly managed investments. He contrasts the benefits and risks of each. These are Luke’s opinions and do not reflect the opinions of his businesses.

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]]> Luke explains his philosophy on directly managed and indirectly managed investments. He contrasts the benefits and risks of each. These are Luke’s opinions and do not reflect the opinions of his businesses.

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]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 868 Luke explains his philosophy on directly managed and indirectly managed investments. He contrasts the benefits and risks of each. These are Luke’s opinions and do not reflect the opinions of his businesses.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Classified Pt 2: Lessons from a HipHop Family Business 14 14 Classified Pt 2: Lessons from a HipHop Family Business full c608111c-fc4b-4011-8e61-e54f4888a3f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a58c8a0d Juno Award Winning Rapper Classified explains the unique benefits and challenges that come from 20 years of working with family. He dives into the dynamic with his brother. He shares his hopes for future collaborations with his daughters. Class finishes with a bombshell that this may be his last album ever...

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]]> Juno Award Winning Rapper Classified explains the unique benefits and challenges that come from 20 years of working with family. He dives into the dynamic with his brother. He shares his hopes for future collaborations with his daughters. Class finishes with a bombshell that this may be his last album ever...

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]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:50:22 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2267 Juno Award Winning Rapper Classified explains the unique benefits and challenges that come from 20 years of working with family. He dives into the dynamic with his brother. He shares his hopes for future collaborations with his daughters. Class finishes with a bombshell that this may be his last album ever...

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Classified Pt 1: Multi-Platinum Rapper & Entrepreneur 13 13 Classified Pt 1: Multi-Platinum Rapper & Entrepreneur full c8eb7c90-f634-463a-93f8-886c50cd8206 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8c2da44 Luke “Classified” Boyd explains learning the hiphop business, how he created a defensive moat by starting out independent and how AI and social media are affecting music.

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]]> Luke “Classified” Boyd explains learning the hiphop business, how he created a defensive moat by starting out independent and how AI and social media are affecting music.

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]]> Fri, 31 May 2024 02:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2804 Luke “Classified” Boyd explains learning the hiphop business, how he created a defensive moat by starting out independent and how AI and social media are affecting music.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No How We Mitigate Conflict In Our Family Business 12 12 How We Mitigate Conflict In Our Family Business full 614c143a-c5aa-4b2b-abb3-ad28e46ae6f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d19131fb The back bone of conflict mitigation for Luke has been communication and transparency between family members. Luke explains what this looks like in practice and shares some tips that can help other family’s reduce friction between members.

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]]> The back bone of conflict mitigation for Luke has been communication and transparency between family members. Luke explains what this looks like in practice and shares some tips that can help other family’s reduce friction between members.

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]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 02:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 631 The back bone of conflict mitigation for Luke has been communication and transparency between family members. Luke explains what this looks like in practice and shares some tips that can help other family’s reduce friction between members.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Connie McInnes Pt 2: Building a Brand That Customers Will Remember 11 11 Connie McInnes Pt 2: Building a Brand That Customers Will Remember full 457df64c-2a06-48fe-b57a-d1fdd9ad2298 https://share.transistor.fm/s/012dbba5 Connie McInnes, CEO & Founder of R Studios, discusses how she built her fitness brand and a team that keeps customers coming back for more.

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]]> Connie McInnes, CEO & Founder of R Studios, discusses how she built her fitness brand and a team that keeps customers coming back for more.

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]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 02:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 1669 Connie McInnes, CEO & Founder of R Studios, discusses how she built her fitness brand and a team that keeps customers coming back for more.

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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Connie McInnes Pt. 1: CEO Balances Motherhood & Entrepreneurship 10 10 Connie McInnes Pt. 1: CEO Balances Motherhood & Entrepreneurship full 3b6bfafc-d364-4a40-bf34-62706c1a6334 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c14ab490 Connie McInnes, CEO & Founder of R Studios, dives into her struggle with balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. At the time of this interview, she was pregnant with her second child and about to open her largest studio yet. She also explains how her parents had a lasting impact on her career.

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]]> Connie McInnes, CEO & Founder of R Studios, dives into her struggle with balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. At the time of this interview, she was pregnant with her second child and about to open her largest studio yet. She also explains how her parents had a lasting impact on her career.

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Contact: BeyondTheFamilyBusiness@gmail.com


]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 05:59:07 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 1697 Connie McInnes, CEO & Founder of R Studios, dives into her struggle with balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. At the time of this interview, she was pregnant with her second child and about to open her largest studio yet. She also explains how her parents had a lasting impact on her career.

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Contact: BeyondTheFamilyBusiness@gmail.com


]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Rob Steele: Building an Automotive Empire 9 9 Rob Steele: Building an Automotive Empire full 78bdb514-0543-41d1-9fde-95405e02b0fb https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ae322ac Rob Steele explains his journey of building one Canada’s largest auto dealer roll-ups. He dives into his new Texan expansion and some hard truths about the EV market.

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]]> Rob Steele explains his journey of building one Canada’s largest auto dealer roll-ups. He dives into his new Texan expansion and some hard truths about the EV market.

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Contact: BeyondTheFamilyBusiness@gmail.com


]]> Fri, 03 May 2024 08:56:02 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 1380 Rob Steele explains his journey of building one Canada’s largest auto dealer roll-ups. He dives into his new Texan expansion and some hard truths about the EV market.

Watch the video podcast HERE

Contact: BeyondTheFamilyBusiness@gmail.com


]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Adarsh Shah Pt. 2: Working Outside and Inside the Family Business 8 8 Adarsh Shah Pt. 2: Working Outside and Inside the Family Business full 6fc1150e-dc5d-4aa1-9f42-90eb75bfdcc8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61f4c2e9 Adarsh explains his journey from Michael Porter’s Monitor Group to a small Kenyan business to CEO of FoamCo in Canada. He also dives into his hopes for his own kids and how they engage the next generation of their family.

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]]> Adarsh explains his journey from Michael Porter’s Monitor Group to a small Kenyan business to CEO of FoamCo in Canada. He also dives into his hopes for his own kids and how they engage the next generation of their family.

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Contact: BeyondTheFamilyBusiness@gmail.com


]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:18:03 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2119 Adarsh explains his journey from Michael Porter’s Monitor Group to a small Kenyan business to CEO of FoamCo in Canada. He also dives into his hopes for his own kids and how they engage the next generation of their family.

Watch the video podcast HERE

Contact: BeyondTheFamilyBusiness@gmail.com


]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Adarsh Shah Pt. 1: Lessons from 116 Year Old Indian-African Family Business 7 7 Adarsh Shah Pt. 1: Lessons from 116 Year Old Indian-African Family Business full 0feef8db-a348-4417-a7d8-bb242e7b2839 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba0c1d28 From escaping dictators to growing a business on 5 continents, Adarsh explains the incredible story of his family business and their approach to keeping aligned across geographies and cultures.

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]]> From escaping dictators to growing a business on 5 continents, Adarsh explains the incredible story of his family business and their approach to keeping aligned across geographies and cultures.

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Contact: BeyondTheFamilyBusiness@gmail.com

]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2106 From escaping dictators to growing a business on 5 continents, Adarsh explains the incredible story of his family business and their approach to keeping aligned across geographies and cultures.

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Contact: BeyondTheFamilyBusiness@gmail.com

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No 7 Pros & Cons of Family Owned Businesses 6 6 7 Pros & Cons of Family Owned Businesses full a3c058fa-10b5-4908-a0a2-f57ece20bd25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e5f68a4 Luke explores his view of the positives and negatives of family business including nepotism, family baggage and employee trust.

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]]> Luke explores his view of the positives and negatives of family business including nepotism, family baggage and employee trust.

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Contact: BeyondTheFamilyBusiness@gmail.com


]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 622 Luke explores his view of the positives and negatives of family business including nepotism, family baggage and employee trust.

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Contact: BeyondTheFamilyBusiness@gmail.com


]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Leslie Bishop Pt. 2: 4th Generation Expectations for Her Children 5 5 Leslie Bishop Pt. 2: 4th Generation Expectations for Her Children full 9f2f9fda-02de-43a0-8e05-117d073f5842 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61618ae4 Leslie Bishop discusses her own career path and how that informs her approach to engaging the next generation of her family.


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]]> Leslie Bishop discusses her own career path and how that informs her approach to engaging the next generation of her family.


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]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2332 Leslie Bishop discusses her own career path and how that informs her approach to engaging the next generation of her family.


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Contact: BeyondTheFamilyBusiness@gmail.com

]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Leslie Bishop Pt. 1: Great Granddaughter of Canadian Entrepreneur, RA Jodrey 4 4 Leslie Bishop Pt. 1: Great Granddaughter of Canadian Entrepreneur, RA Jodrey full 52ab2052-241f-4d40-8632-18458f2b0253 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c7e6f63 Leslie Bishop discusses the legacy of her great grandfather RA Jodrey and how the business has evolved over the last 100 years.


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]]> Leslie Bishop discusses the legacy of her great grandfather RA Jodrey and how the business has evolved over the last 100 years.


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]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 3551 Leslie Bishop discusses the legacy of her great grandfather RA Jodrey and how the business has evolved over the last 100 years.


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]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No 3 Lessons from the Oldest Family Business, Hoshi Ryokan 3 3 3 Lessons from the Oldest Family Business, Hoshi Ryokan full d7b25d47-5968-415c-a62d-d466cfa42706 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab9466fa Luke discusses 3 lessons he learned from researching the 1300 year old Japanese family owned business, Hoshi Ryokan.


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]]> Luke discusses 3 lessons he learned from researching the 1300 year old Japanese family owned business, Hoshi Ryokan.


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]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 310 Luke discusses 3 lessons he learned from researching the 1300 year old Japanese family owned business, Hoshi Ryokan.


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Contact: BeyondTheFamilyBusiness@gmail.com


]]> family business, family office, family-office, succession, estate, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Canadian business, Canada, Nova Scotia, Halifax, business strategy, business longevity, business stories, family stories, Canadian business No Nirav Gandhi Pt. 2: Immigrant Millionaire Lives with his Parents 2 2 Nirav Gandhi Pt. 2: Immigrant Millionaire Lives with his Parents full cb1fddcd-5454-47a5-addb-3c725d1461b1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8ae43663 Nirav Gandhi discusses how he finds balance living and working with his brother, parents, sister-in-law, wife and kids.


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]]> Nirav Gandhi discusses how he finds balance living and working with his brother, parents, sister-in-law, wife and kids.


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Contact: BeyondTheFamilyBusiness@gmail.com


]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2231 Nirav Gandhi discusses how he finds balance living and working with his brother, parents, sister-in-law, wife and kids.


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]]> india, indian, entrepreneur, ecommerce, family business, family, business No Nirav Gandhi Pt. 1: Immigrant Entrepreneur Builds $100M E-Comm Business 1 1 Nirav Gandhi Pt. 1: Immigrant Entrepreneur Builds $100M E-Comm Business full 5810f07f-69f7-4c8f-9a37-c6fab6f3c71a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b9ec064b Nirav Gandhi explains his journey moving to Canada as a young boy from India and how he built a $100M e-commerce business with his brother.


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]]> Nirav Gandhi explains his journey moving to Canada as a young boy from India and how he built a $100M e-commerce business with his brother.


Watch the video podcast HERE

Contact: BeyondTheFamilyBusiness@gmail.com

 


]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:23:36 -0300 Luke Hansen-MacDonald Luke Hansen-MacDonald 2940 Nirav Gandhi explains his journey moving to Canada as a young boy from India and how he built a $100M e-commerce business with his brother.


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