Best Babson Podcasts (2024)

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Brain Rush! Gen AI, AI Hallucinations and Retailers with Peter Cohan, an Associate Professor of Management Practice at Babson College 27:52

13d ago27:52

27:52

Brain Rush! Gen AI, AI Hallucinations and Retailers with Peter Cohan, an Associate Professor of Management Practice at Babson College Meet Peter Cohan, an Associate Professor of Management Practice at Babson College, the founding principal of Peter S. Cohan & Associates, a management consulting and venture capital firm, and has completed over 150 g…

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Technology in the Service of The Customer with Michon Williams, Chief Technology Officer, Walmart Canada 28:11

1h ago28:11

28:11

Michon Williams is my special guest in this episode, sharing her career journey, emphasizing an early interest in technology and explaining her role as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Walmart Canada. Michon highlights the importance of balancing innovation and stability, operating on three horizons: stability, incremental improvements, and long-t…

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Next, We Take New Brunswick with Chris Jones, Founder and President of CANNABIS XPRESS 28:39

5d ago28:39

28:39

Serial entrepreneur Chris Jones, Founder and President of CANNABIS XPRESS, a leading chain of cannabis retail stores started in Ontario, is back on the podcast to tell us his adventure of expanding his successful store concept to small-town New Brunswick, one of the most innovative markets in Canada. About Chris Chris Jones is an entrepreneur and c…

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Progressives and Democrats in Central Oregon Need Unions 4:05

9d ago4:05

4:05

By Michael

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Durst Case Scenario_Will Durst_8-24-24_An amusing and curious election 2:52

3h ago2:52

2:52

By Michael

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Meet Bobby Sahni, Co-Founder and Partner at Ethnicity Matters with a preview of his RCC Retail Marketing Conference session "Crafting Compelling Campaigns for Canada’s Multicultural Market " 17:06

15d ago17:06

17:06

In this episode, meet Bobby Sahni, a veteran of multicultural marketing with over 20 years of experience. Bobby discusses his journey from corporate roles in banking and telecommunications to his current role as a leader at Ethnicity Matters, a Toronto-based multicultural marketing agency. He emphasizes the importance of understanding Canada's demo…

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Kamala Harris's bid to stop predatory corporate price-gouging_Chuck Idelson_8-19-24 9:16

7h ago9:16

9:16

By Michael

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Durst Case Scenario_Will Durst_8-18-24_A strange election 3:28

20d ago3:28

3:28

By Michael

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Durst Case Scenario_Will Durst_8-10-24_Donald Trump has lost his mind 2:22

20d ago2:22

2:22

By Michael

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Meet Neil Patel, Co-Founder at Neil Patel Digital with a preview of his RCC Retail Marketing Conference AI in Marketing Keynote 12:08

4d ago12:08

12:08

Meet modern marketing phenomenon and upcoming RCC Retail Marketing keynote speaker Neil Patel as he shares insights behind his rise to one of the top marketing voices in the world and gives us a quick preview of his upcoming mainstage presentation. Neil is a New York Times Best-Selling Author and one of the world’s most influential marketers, accor…

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Trump & Vance are phony populists, says labor historian Steve Babson 32:23

1M ago32:23

32:23

By Michael

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Getting Inside the Consumer Circle of Influence with Kristina Rogers, Global Consumer Leader, EY 32:41

24d ago32:41

32:41

On this episode, popular guest Kristina Rogers, Global Consumer Leader, EY, is back on the podcast to discuss the latest global and Canadian consumer insights from the 14th edition of her seminal research project, The Future Consumer Index. Launched in the early days of the COVID era, her research continues to track consumers' changing patterns and…

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Labor historian Steve Babson says Trump and Vance are not populists. Real populists are progressive. 32:32

1M ago32:32

32:32

By Michael

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Durst Case Scenario_Will Durst_7-28-24_The most "not now" in the history of "not nows" 3:00

1M ago3:00

3:00

By Michael

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Looking Around HR AI Corners with Jason Radisson, CEO and Founder of Movo 31:31

18d ago31:31

31:31

Meet Jason Radisson, CEO and Founder of Movo, a Human Capital Management (HCM) platform that uses advanced AI to automate the process of hiring, engaging, and retaining today’s frontline workforce with his innovative AI forward solution for retailers. About Jason Jason Radisson is a serial unicorn breeder. His latest venture is Movo (formerly Shift…

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Durst Case Scenario_Will Durst_7-21-24_What next? 2:32

2M ago2:32

2:32

By Michael

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The Global Retail Cannabis Ambitions of Raj Grover, Founder, President & CEO of the Remarkable High Tide 26:12

25d ago26:12

26:12

Raj Grover, President and CEO of High Tide, is back on the podcast to update us about the state of the retail cannabis industry in Canada and his growing universe of retail brands together as Cana Cabana, now Canada's largest non-franchise cannabis retailer with over 170 locations. Raj talks about this recipe for commercial success and his perspect…

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Durst Case Scenario_Will Durst_7-14-24_ Who knows the Password? 3:25

2M ago3:25

3:25

By Michael

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A Modern Take On Retail Brand, AI and Customer Strategy with Susan O’Brien, EVP and Chief Brand & Customer Officer at Canadian Tire Corporation 38:33

2M ago38:33

38:33

Meet Susan O’Brien, EVP and Chief Brand & Customer Officer at Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC). In a wide-ranging and engaging interview, we cover a lot of ground commensurate with Susan's remit, which includes all aspects of CTC’s brand, long-term strategy around customer insights, and CTC's sponsorship, community, and ESG initiatives. For those Ca…

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Stadium to Boardroom w.guest John Naber, 4-time Gold Medal winner 76 Olympics 25:54

2M ago25:54

25:54

In our Stadium to Boardroom series, John Naber, 4-time Gold Medal winner at the 1976 Olympics, Shares with us the determination he had as a champion swimmer that led him to a successful career as a broadcaster and motivational speaker. ###By Stadium To Boardroom

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Stadium to Boardroom w.guest Dara Grace Torres Olympic Gold Medal Swimmer 19:51

2M ago19:51

19:51

Welcome to Stadium to Boardroom. Listen in as top athletes tell their stories on how they developed into successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. They reveal their own “aha” moment of transformation from the Stadium to the Boardroom. Your hosts are Len Green, Founder, CEO of the Green Group, Author, Babson College Professor, & entrepreneur. L…

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Stadium to Boardroom w.guest Mario Andretti, race car Legend 24:21

2M ago24:21

24:21

Welcome to Stadium to Boardroom. Listen in as top athletes tell their stories on how they developed into successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. They reveal their own “aha” moment of transformation from the Stadium to the Boardroom. Your hosts are Len Green, Founder, CEO of the Green Group & Robert Reiss veteran Host of the CEO Show. On this…

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A Retail Success Story 40 Years in the Making: Gary Lenett, Founder & CEO, DUER 32:53

2M ago32:53

32:53

Meet DUER founder and CEO Gary Lenett. This Vancouver-based brand features performance fabrics beyond denim in bottoms, tops, and outerwear for both men and women. It boasts a global wholesale network of over 1,000 doors, seven retail locations in Canada and the US, and a rapidly expanding North American e-commerce presence. Its vision is to be pla…

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Durst Case Scenario_Will Durst_ 6-30-24_The Debate 2:34

2M ago2:34

2:34

By Michael

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AI Meets Merchandising with Michaela Wessels, CEO & Co-Founder, Style Arcade 23:55

2M ago23:55

23:55

Meet Michaela Wessels, CEO and co-founder of Style Arcade. Forbes described her innovative AI merchandising solution as the 'first of its kind' for retail, so I wanted to learn more. Michaela shares her industry insights and insights into the AI-powered tool that replaces spreadsheets with intelligent analytics and digital range planning. About Mic…

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Durst Case Scenario_6-23-24_Talkin' Democracy 2:03

3M ago2:03

2:03

By Michael

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A Model for 10x eCommerce Growth with Sabir Semerkant 31:55

3M ago31:55

31:55

Meet Sabir Semerkant, an eCommerce consulting guru with 25+ years in e-commerce and over a billion dollars in revenue growth to his credit. Sabir shares insights into his framework, which unlocks 2X-10X growth for any e-commerce business with Product-Market Fit. About Michael Michael is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a sen…

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Durst Case Scenario_Will Durst_Humans First!_6-16-24 3:24

3M ago3:24

3:24

By Michael

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Around The World & Back Again: Veteran Retailer James Connell 30:59

3M ago30:59

30:59

In a wide-ranging and overdue conversation, I catch up with James Connell, one of the industry's most experienced retail marketing, customer experience, brand and omnichannel executives. We talk about the evolution of customer experience, marketplaces, lessons learned from Asia and abroad, and his local & global consulting work here in Canada About…

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Cooking with the Wood Sisters_Onion Pie_June 2024 10:20

3M ago10:20

10:20

By Michael

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Haiku Kathryn Poulsen Wood June 2024 2:21

3M ago2:21

2:21

By Michael

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Durst Case Scenario_Will Durst_6-9-2024 2:41

3M ago2:41

2:41

By Michael

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Fashion Meets Purpose with Rob Smith, CEO and Founder of The Phluid Project, GET Phluid and The Phluid Phoundation (Encore) 23:46

3M ago23:46

23:46

Welcome to The Voice of Retail. I'm your host Michael LeBlanc. This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada. My guest on this Encore episode from the summer of 2023 is Rob Smith, veteran retailer and now the CEO and Founder of The Phluid Project, GET Phluid, and The Phluid Phoundation; he has created a brand, combinin…

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Durst Case Scenario_Will Durst explains the difference between the two parties_6-2-24 2:09

3M ago2:09

2:09

By Michael

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A Masterclass In Retail Returns & Reverse Logistics with John Lee 31:42

3M ago31:42

31:42

In this episode, I tap into John Lee's decades of reverse retail logistics experience. He discusses the importance of a seamless customer returns process, reasons for cart abandonment due to unclear return methods, and strategies using data analytics and personalization to reduce returns. We also explore managing high return rates, innovative solut…

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Durst Case Scenario_Will Durst says, "You don't want a king." May 26, 2024 3:09

3M ago3:09

3:09

By Michael

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Radical Innovation, Leadership and Winning Every Race with Craig Baxter, Group President of Techtronic Industries Canada Inc. (Milwaukee, Ryobi, and Hoover) 37:13

4M ago37:13

37:13

On this episode, I sit down with a colleague from back in my work on the brand side, Craig Baxter, Group President ofTechtronic Industries Canada Inc., part of a global 13 billion dollar powerhouse tool house of brands that includes Milwaukee, Ryobi, andHoover. In a wide-ranging and engaging conversation, Craig talks about radical innovation, retai…

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Live from SMU in Dallas, Texas, Steve Dennis & Leaders Leap, Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption 39:45

4M ago39:45

39:45

Recorded at the Cox School of Business at SMU in Dallas, Texas, in front of a live studio audience, my guest is my good friend and Remarkable Retail podcast partner Steve Dennis on the occasion of the book launch event for Leaders Leap, his latest book already climbing up the charts as one of the top business books of the year. About Steve Steve De…

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The Inside Story Behind Ikea Canada's "Second-Hand Tax (SHT) is Happening" campaign with Tanya Bevington, Head of Communications for IKEA Canada, and Anthony Chelvanathan, Chief Creative Officer at Edelman ... 24:46

4M ago24:46

24:46

My guests on this episode are Tanya Bevington, Head of Communications for IKEA Canada, and Anthony Chelvanathan, Chief Creative Officer at Edelman Canada. They discuss the insights and unique creative partnership behind Ikea Canada's clever and brilliant "Second-Hand Tax (SHT) is Happening" campaign. The brand discovered recently that in Canada, th…

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Debra Strougo, Row House Founder, Fitizens Partner 44:54

4M ago44:54

44:54

“It’s a beautiful form of entrepreneurship to be a franchisee, because you have so much stability and support but you still are the maven of your own market.” Debra Strougo worked for the New York City mayor’s office in brand development for “the greatest brand in the world.” But over time her unquenchable passion for fitness beckoned and in 2017 w…

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Decoding The True Cost of Retail Fraud: Insights with Kim Sutherland, VP of Fraud and Identity at LexisNexis Risk Solutions 23:55

4M ago23:55

23:55

In this episode, we're talking about evolving fraud trends in retail with Kim Sutherland, Vice President of Fraud and Identity from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Explore strategies for mitigating fraud risks while maintaining a seamless customer experience. Gain insights from their latest True Cost of Fraud study, which revealed the significant financ…

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Haiku_Kathryn Poulsen Wood_May 2024 2:15

4M ago2:15

2:15

By Michael

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Vanessa Yakobson, Blo Blow Dry Bar CEO & Partner 35:46

4M ago35:46

35:46

“If a franchisee invents a practice that is serving them really well, we want them to let us know so we can package it up and share it in the system.” The beauty market is one of the hottest in franchising, and with more than 100 locations in the US and Canada, Blo Blow Dry Bar is one of the hottest beauty franchises. CEO and partner Vanessa Yakobs…

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Fishing with Jeff_Practicing good catch and release_May 2024 24:16

4M ago24:16

24:16

By Michael

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Bend community leader Marcus LeGrand on May 7 film "Gaining Ground: The Fight for Black Land." 12:21

4M ago12:21

12:21

By Michael

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Cooking with the Wood Sisters_King and Prince Oatmeal Raisin Muffins_May 2024 8:41

4M ago8:41

8:41

By Michael

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BEA President Sarah Barclay urges Bend voters to approve levy on May 21 16:15

4M ago16:15

16:15

By Michael

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Hard-Fought Leadership Lessons from U.S. Navy Seal & French Foreign Legionnaire Taylor Cavanaugh 29:06

4M ago29:06

29:06

In this leadership-focussed episode, something different, something new. My guest is Taylor Cavanaugh, who takes a big, complicated life and shares insights from his time with the U.S. Navy Seals and the French Foreign Legion (the first American in history to be part of both), emphasizing leadership and resilience. He discusses his public exposure …

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Shane Franson-Evans, Massage Heights Co-Founder & CEO 31:28

4M ago31:28

31:28

“When you’re protecting an emerging brand, you’re protecting the stakes of all the people who’d invested in the brand.” From taking care of her own back pain to taking care of the owners of more than 100 Massage Heights locations, Shane (a member of the IFA board of directors) has priceless insights on building an emerging brand BIG while still kee…