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This Commerce Life

Phil Chang / Kenny Vannucci

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Curious as hell. Passionate about your business. Love storytelling - sharing successes that inspire life. Focused on Canadian Retail, CPG, small and medium businesses in particular.
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The Voice of Retail is a weekly podcast hosted by retail pioneer, advisor and keynote speaker Michael LeBlanc and is produced in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada. Each and every week I interview the most interesting people in and around the retail industry, examining the key issues and strategies on the minds of thought leaders in Canada, the U.S. and around the world. © 2018-2023 M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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The Business of Retail

Christine Cowan, David Ian Gray, George Minakakis, Gary Newbury, Craig Patterson

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Canadian discussions - a global retail perspective. As the world entered lockdown in March 2020, a small, diverse group of Canadian thought leaders gathered virtually to speculate, collaborate and share their insights on the waves of disruption facing retailers. "The Business of Retail” podcast emerged as an unflinching strategic alternative to the conventional discourse. Listen or watch as root causes are revealed and new paths forward for the wider retail ecosystem are explored.
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America’s Commercial Real Estate Show™ is the nation’s leading show on commercial real estate related topics. Leading economists, analysts and market leaders including show host Michael Bull share valuable market intel, forecasts and strategies. New shows every week since 2010.
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The Omni Talk Retail Fast Five podcast is your weekly dose of retail industry insights and trends in a quick and digestible format. Hosted by industry experts, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, this podcast delivers the top five news stories each week that are shaping the digital and physical retail landscape. Each episode breaks down the most important developments in retail, from the latest innovations in technology to consumer behavior shifts, emerging market trends, and beyond. Whether you ...
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Sean & Charlie Kady

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Recorded in the back of a legal retail Cannabis dispensary . Sean & Charlie Kady - owners, explore the Canadian cannabis market with Industry leaders, master growers, product innovators and experts in hash, extracts, beverages and a whole lot of weed.
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Health and Wellness Insights for Canadians

Pearl Strategy and Innovation Design

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Every year at Pearl Strategy and Innovation Design we conduct a quantitative research study to survey Canadians across all regions and all ethnicities to better understand their Health & Wellness attitudes and behaviours. So we can help consumers with better solutions for their Health & Wellness attitudes and goals.
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The Exchange for Entrepreneurs™ Podcast

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If you are an avid follower of financial markets, stocks, or anything entrepreneurial, then The Exchange for Entrepreneurs™ podcast is your source for must-listen conversations with business leaders and influencers in capital markets. Stay informed and connected to the brightest minds in finance and public markets and benefit from the professional insights offered by our esteemed guests.
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Welcome to Behind the Brand® presented by Neo, hosted by Jeff Adamson, co-founder of Neo Financial and SkipTheDishes. On this podcast, we learn from leaders who are reimagining, innovating, and transforming the financial and retail industries across Canada.
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DELIVERING ECOMMERCE is a weekly podcast & live stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way. My Bio: Chris is a digital marketing expert with notable success in launching Canadian brands online. With 20 years’ experience, Chris was a key member of leadership for Walmart Canada Corporation during the launch of Walmart.ca. Chris' accolades include working in the Pets Categor ...
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Spark Shifts

Michael Ash

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Spark Shifts is podcast, which dives deep into the small insights businesses can rely on, in order to spark big changes for their brands. Listeners can subscribe for free to the Spark Shifts podcast on iTunes, and can also listen on soundcloud.com/spark-shifts. This series is a production of Michael Ash, Digital Strategist who’s helped countless startups and Fortune 500 companies thrive in a saturated global market.
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JOY Radio (CJYE) is the only Canadian Christian voice in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area! JOY is uniquely Canadian, serving the local Church with programming which reflects the lives of Canadian Christians and takes seriously its role as a ministry broadcasting God's word in music and message. Online at www.joyradio.ca. Follow on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @myjoyradio.
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The food and beverage industry impacts everyone. There is always something happening that impacts producers, processors, distributors, retailers and consumers. SKUFood Recipes for Success podcast tells the story of what is happening and why. Our guests will be people from one end of the value chain to the other. We will discuss what they are working on and how it impacts the store shelf and what goes into the shopping cart. People want to know more about the food and beverage products they t ...
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With the FARMSMART Podcast, we’re not just talking change. We’re making change. We are focused on helping growers evolve their sustainability practices, and we use trusted agronomic proof to keep these solutions grounded in the here and now. We have the courage and care to challenge what we think we know, and we’re here to help you embrace sustainability at every level of your operation. Join us each month for invaluable insights from agricultural and environmental professionals about sustai ...
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Listen and learn about what’s really going on in the world and the 305 today! We talk about current events, conspiracy talk, and so much more! Listen to all the great podcasts from Fam 305 media! Follow Mr.Guru on twitter @Guru_Fam305 and our official twitter page @TheFam305. IG is @TheFam305. Email us with comments or just to say hi! : Thefam305podcast@gmail.com Shop our Fam 305 shirts and more on teepublic: http://tee.pub/lic/ATKqLdIIqXg Also we are now live-streaming!! https://m.youtube.c ...
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Car Dealership Guy — the internet's viral car dealer and market commentator — engages in authentic and insightful conversations with auto industry leaders, innovators and investors. Watch and listen to new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday, and check us out on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube for all the best moments from the show.
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No Thanks, I'm Full

Paige Buckner and Luis Avila

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No Thanks, I'm Full is a brand new true crime, paranormal, mystery and conspiracy podcast! Listen to Paige and Luis talk about all the reasons why the world is a crazy place. Tune in every Monday for new episodes and find us on Instagram at @imfullpodcast. Business inquiries and story submission: imfullpodcast@gmail.com
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Thanks for listening to this podcast: You can now buy some great merch on: ⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/mr-guru-305⁠ https://teespring.com/stores/the-fam-305-store⁠ ⁠ Check out the great shirts and more! Make sure you follow us on X(Formerly Twitter), Instagram,Threads( mr_guru305954) and Facebook at @The Fam 305. Our website is TheFam305podcast…
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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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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Charles Mizrahi, Head of Automotive Partnerships at Uber, where we discuss evolving the customer experience at dealerships, killing the courtesy shuttle, how dealers hacked Uber, and much more! This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by: AutoFi - …
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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, recorded live from the lovely Marriott in Salt Lake City, and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: Whether Kohl’s new return drop is a sign of an ongoing identity crisis within the retailer (Source: Retail Dive) TikTok…
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Cloud storage and the growth of AI has created an exponential demand for data centers. Tune in to hear Michael Bull interview Ermengarde Jabir, PhD., Senior Economist with Moody's Analytics, about this unique real estate sector. Discussions include ideal locations for data centers, unique power and infrastructure requirements, cap rates, and future…
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S02:E06, Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf, Co-Founder and CEO at Flinks Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf | Co-Founder and CEO at Flinks | State of Entrepreneurship in Canada “Having competitors is fine. It's actually good… It keeps you sharp... You gotta find ways to have the right product that fits in the market against your competitors.” — Yves-Gabriel Leboeuf In this e…
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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Jenni Newman, Editor-in-Chief of Cars.com where we discuss: Why automakers are building in the US again, What car brand makes the most American cars, and Something big is happening in Lincoln, Alabama. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by: T…
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Michelle Mckay-Prychidny is the CRO at Shelfgram. She talks about super-charging the store visit, and the new thing they've built for students. To find Michelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-mckay-prychidny-b6b0492/ Shelfgram is here: https://www.shelfgram.com/ Congratulations to the teams at Shelfgram and Fieldagent - this is a great match…
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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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Craig and Lee discuss La Maison Simons’ ambitious expansion into Toronto, focusing on the retailer’s move into spaces vacated by Nordstrom at CF Toronto Eaton Centre and the Yorkdale Shopping Centre. With a $75 million investment, Simons plans to open two new stores which could become the top-sellers in the chain. The expansion reflects Simons’ str…
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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Randy Parker, CEO of Hyundai Motor America where we discuss: leading the fastest-growing car brand in America, Investing $1B in new dealerships, A solution for fast charging? The Future of FSD for Hyundai. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you b…
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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, recorded live from CommerceNext 2024, and sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: Walmart rolling out electronic shelf labels to nearly half its U.S. stores (Source: Retail Dive) TJX asking its sales associates to wear bo…
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U.S. investors and developers are showing an increasing interest in Canadian real estate. Tim Bodner and Braiden Goodchild with PwC join Michael Bull to explore the opportunities and differences between investing in Canadian and U.S. markets. CREi Summit 2024 - CRE Digital Marketing & Social Media Conference in Atlanta, GA September 11-13: https://…
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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Amitay Kalmar, CEO of Lendbuzz where we discuss: Why consumer financing is broken in the US, Handling 1.5B in auto loans, Auto lenders pulling out of the market, Why Tesla loan performance is so puzzling. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by…
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"Why can't I have a craft (non-alcoholic) beer with my friends?" Diagnosed with Crohn's disease, having a kid made him give up alcohol. Being mocked and derided for asking for non-alcoholic choices at bars and restaurants made Ted Fleming make his own. check out Partake here: https://drinkpartake.com/ Find Ted here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-…
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Welcome to "Recipe for Success," the podcast that explores the journeys of trailblazers in the food industry. In this episode, we're thrilled to feature Ameen Fadel, Cofounder and President of Cedar Valley, a Canadian food manufacturer known for its authentic style pita chips made with better-for-you ingredients. Ameen's entrepreneurial journey beg…
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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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Special episode today. We named him "Amazon Master" but in truth, Deepak is really really good at Amazon. We usually save thursdays for industry experts that can help you build, solve and grow your business. Find Deepak here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pateldpk/By Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci
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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Jimmy Houle, CEO of Groupe Lallier where we discuss: Why the Canadian Gov’t is the best car salesman, Selling 7,000 cars a year in Quebec, What’s stopping Carvana in Canada… for now, Exporting cars to the US for massive profit. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podca…
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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Ownit AI, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: Amazon adding Grubhub food delivery for free to Amazon Prime (Source: Verge) Abercrombie & Fitch’s first billion dollar Q1 (Source: Retail Dive) Takeoff Technologies filing for Chap…
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Join Michael Bull as he dives into the dynamic world of industrial real estate with Jim Costello, Executive Director of MSCI Research. This episode covers the latest trends in the industrial sector, including the impact of Amazon's fluctuating space requirements, the effects of rising interest rates, and the overall performance of industrial proper…
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S02:E05, Donna Kinoshita, Chief Payments Officer at Payments Canada Donna Kinoshita | Chief Payments Officer at Payments Canada | Bringing Real-Time Payments to Canada with Donna Kinoshita, Chief Payments Officer at Payments Canada “We call it… the three legged stool. You've got the Retail Payments Activities Act as the rules. The Canadian Payments…
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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Tony Wanderon, CEO of APCO Holdings, home of EasyCare, where we discuss: Creating unusual profit opportunities in automotive, Why service claims for EVs are shocking, Mechanics making more than attorneys?, The growing cyber threat for cars. This episode of the Car Dealers…
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Kristin Matthews, CEO of Tom&Sawyer comes back to tell us about her new partnership and product launch with Dr Joe Inglis. To find Kristin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinlmatthews/ To find Dr Joe Inglis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeinglis/ Check out Vetchef here: https://www.vetchef.pet/By Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci
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This week host James Black welcomes Chris King, Senior Vice President at OTC Markets Group who shares his insights on how to best leverage a Canadian listing through the facilities of the OTC Markets' QB, and QX tiers. Topics discussed include: 0:00 Introducing OTC Markets Group 1:35 The OTC advantages for international, listed companies 3:05 The i…
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The global spotlight on agriculture has never been brighter than it is today. Farmers have spent decades producing food, fuel and fiber for the world, all while serving as stewards for the land and the next generation. But increased global attention to the ongoing climate crisis means that every agricultural practice is under the microscope. And if…
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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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Welcome to the third episode of The Car Dealership Guy Market Update—Brought to you by Edmunds. This segment is a monthly discussion with automotive industry experts and dealers about where our car market is today -- and where it may headed. From insider-only dealership insights to macroeconomic trends, my goal is to make you smarter and more infor…
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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, Chris and Anne discussed: What Wayfair has to get right in the opening of its first large-format store (Source: Chain Store Age) TikTok lowering the thresholds for creators to earn seller commissions (Source: …
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Jim Costello, Executive Director of MSCI Research, joins Michael Bull to discuss the current state of retail real estate. Topics include insights on performance, cap rates, sales velocity, new supply, and how rising interest rates are affecting the sector. Whether you're an investor, developer, or just keen on the retail market, this episode offers…
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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with David Thomas, Director of Content Marketing at CDK Global where we discuss: The future of EVs in America, Car market says “What recession?”, Why 70% of EV owners will never go back, How China is tipping the scales on EV production and much more! This episode of the Car De…
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Always be ready. Toronto based Shop Shndy got discovered in Scarborough, and is being featured in Paris Fashion Week 2024. Shindy Gu shows off some old fashioned work ethic and customer service skills to retain and grow her consumer base. Find Shindy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shindy-gu-92a895164/?originalSubdomain=ca Check out Shop Shndy he…
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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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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Michael Kelley, General Manager of Bourne's Auto Center, where we discuss: How to build a used car dealership empire, Crushing $125M in sales in one location, "Cigars and P&L statements", Turning recon into a profit center and much more! This episode of the Car Dealership…
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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, Mirakl, and Sezzle, A&M’s Truett Horne and Jeremy Levine joined Chris and Anne to discuss: The potential ramifications of Target’s decision to cut prices on roughly 5,000 items (Source: Retail Dive) Walmart’s two new (and much la…
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Ermengarde Jabir, PhD, with Moody's Analytics joins Michael Bull to share the latest performance and forecasts for self-storage. Discussions include rates, occupancy, new supply, and the economic factors expected to impact the sector. Whether you're an investor, developer, or simply curious about the self-storage market, this episode offers valuabl…
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We meet up with the remarkable Winnie Hsu. Founder of Vision2Reality Foundation & CEO of NexGen Accounting takes a few mins to catch us up on her amazing journey from having no skills to running an organization to help people start their dreams. Find Winnie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winniehsu-v2rf/ Check out Vision2Reality here: https://www…
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S02:E04, Rob Khazzam, Co-Founder and CEO at Float Rob Khazzam | Co-Founder and CEO at Float | Delivering Frictionless Financial Experiences for Canadian Enterprises with Rob Khazzam, Co-Founder and CEO at Float "There's a million reasons for a company like Skip or Neo or Float or any business to not go anywhere. They get built by people who go 'I w…
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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Nate Mihalovich, CEO of The Lasso where we discuss: His journey from $300M exit to transforming how dealers buy cars, Which retailers pay the most for customer trade-ins, surprising dealership growth hacks, How dealers out-compete Carmax and Carvana and much more! This ep…
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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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Jeff Tucker, Executive Director of the Leonard W. Wood Center for Real Estate Studies , and David Hartzell, Professor of Real Estate and Finance, join Michael Bull to discuss the benefits of a real estate education at UNC, including degree and program options. Lument - Lending is more than a loan: https://www.lument.com/ Bull Realty - Customized As…
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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Rita Case, CEO of Rick Case Automotive where we discuss: Secrets to building the largest Honda store in the U.S., Betting big on small brands, How leasing took over Florida, becoming a philanthropist disguised as a car dealer and much more! This episode of the Car Dealers…
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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Wiliot, Avalara, TGW, and Sezzle, Shoptalk’s Ben Miller stopped by to guest host with Chris and Anne as they discussed: Walmart’s reported job cuts and back-to-office push (Source: WSJ) The first-ever exchange zone in Atlanta from Harbor Lockers …
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Phil Mobley, National Director of Office Analytics with CoStar, joins office investment sales broker Michael Bull to discuss performance, rental rates, occupancy, and cap rates. Listen in for office opportunities for investors, office users, borrowers, and lenders. Lument - Lending is more than a loan: https://www.lument.com/ Bull Realty - Customiz…
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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Robert Ourisman Jr., CEO of Ourisman Automotive Group, where we discuss: Going from marketing star to CEO, selling 20,000 cars a year, fixing the Cherokee 4xe sales slump, where he's heavily investing, fighting with automakers on inventory allocation and much more. This e…
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We catch up with the amazing Corwin Hiebert. We talk about his podcast, the work he does and how to stay focused on your consumer. Find Corwin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corwinhiebert/ Check out Aisle 42 podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/aisle-42/id1709520061By Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci
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In this episode we are joined by Cheryl Donnelly, Senior Market Development Officer at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). With 14 years of experience in international affairs at AAFC, Cheryl has been instrumental in driving market development strategies and initiatives in regions such as the EU and the Middle East. Her expertise extends to le…
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As we close out the season, it's a privilege to bring you the remarkable tale of Cyrus Hambaz – a name synonymous with cannabis industry innovation and the driving force behind the Loudplug. His story isn't just one of triumph over the tumultuous tides of business, but also of the cultural tapestry woven into the very fabric of his brand. From the …
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