Best Dr Don MacDonald Podcasts (2024)

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Discussing Wealth and Relationships with the Next Generation - David McAlvany: Ep #494 41:00

2h ago41:00

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Real legacy is so much more than just the financial—it’s about passing down values, family identity, and hard-earned wisdom. Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation are expected to pass down a combined $84.4 trillion in assets to younger generations over the next 2 decades. Will the younger generations be ready to receive, maintain, and grow that we…

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Fred Bergman, Senior Policy Analyst at the Atlantic Economic Council on the economic impact of indigenous business 50:45

5m ago50:45

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Fred Bergman, Senior Policy Analyst at the Atlantic Economic Council joins us today on the Insights podcast to talk about an important new report written by the organization. The report provides an assessment of the economic impacts of Indigenous communities and businesses across Atlantic Canada. The Indigenous economy is worth $6.2 billion to the …

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Circumventing Economic Crises and the Pursuit of Wisdom - Alastair Macdonald and David Phelps: Ep #493 38:36

6h ago38:36

38:36

Alastair J. Macdonald is an entrepreneur and philosopher with an extensive amount of experience discerning signal amongst overwhelming noise. Today, we discuss the opportunity and value of mining your own experience, seeking wisdom from those who came before, and what to focus on in today's volatile economy. Check out the show notes for more inform…

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Travis McDonough on making it big in tech supporting MLB, NBA, NHL among others from Atlantic Canada 1:07:39

7d ago1:07:39

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Travis McDonough may not be widely known in Atlantic Canada but he is very well known by the MLB, NBA, CFL, MLS, NHL and NFL and many of their leading star players. Travis and his partners developed Halifax-based Kinduct, a tech application that uses personal data to help monitor and improve the performance of professional athletes, including the b…

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Leveraging Relationships and The Current Market Dynamics - Bob Repass: Ep #492 32:08

9h ago32:08

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Today, I'm joined by Bob Repass, COO of Revolve Capital, to discuss the current state of the real estate and credit markets. Bob's been in the distressed mortgage game for over 30 years, and he’s here to offer his perspective on affordability challenges, consumer debt, and potential market shifts ahead. We talk about the importance of relationships…

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Peter Moreira reviews the findings in the latest Atlantic Canada Startup Report 51:12

1h ago51:12

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This week on the Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Peter Moreira about the 2023 Atlantic Canada Startup Data Report. Peter's firm, Entrevestor, publishes this report each year covering more than 800 tech-based locally-owned companies across the region. There was good and bad news in the report. Combined revenues are up but employment growt…

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Half year review, an optimistic conversation reviewing successes and challenges in Atlantic Canada 58:01

1d ago58:01

58:01

Don and David join Shelley Snodgrass, VP of Sales at Acadia Broadcasting, to review the highlights and learnings from their guests over the last 6 months. It is an optimistic discussion about the opportunities and successes happening in Atlantic Canada, as well as a future look into the challenges that the region continues to face. Take a listen to…

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Exiting Practice on Your Own Terms - Martin & Debra Crombie: Ep #491 31:23

21d ago31:23

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Today, I'm joined by Drs. Martin and Debra Crombie to discuss their success in selling their practice and how they are developing their skills to invest their capital. They share how they overcame the anxiety of an uncertain financial future and their discovery of a path to financial freedom through the Freedom Founders community. Check out the sho…

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Investor Alert! Navigating Market Turbulence - What You Don’t Know May be Harmful to Your Financial Future! - Frances Stacy: Ep #490 31:42

1M ago31:42

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Busy business owners and investors everywhere are trying to figure out how to better navigate these uncertain and turbulent times. Today, I’m joined by Frances Stacy, a market analyst and trading expert who appears in the financial media, advises policymakers, and manages portfolios at Optimal Capital. She discusses some important principles that w…

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Executive Director at the McKenna Institute working to transform NB through digital technology 1:02:05

9d ago1:02:05

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On this week’s Insights, Don and David talk with Adrienne Oldford, Executive Director at the McKenna Institute. Almost 30 years ago, then Premier Frank McKenna had a vision for what was called the ‘information superhighway’ and how it could transform the New Brunswick economy and society. While there have been some important successes, by some meas…

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Building Wealth and Legacy in Inflationary Times [Encore Episode] - David McAlvany 28:49

16d ago28:49

28:49

Today, I'm bringing back an encore episode with David McAlvany, CEO of the McAlvany Financial Group. We discussed the nature and persistence of inflation, a conversation that took place a year and a half ago but is still relevant to today's economy. Listen in to learn the effects of inflation on our wealth and investing and how the next generation …

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Blair Hyslop, Co-CEO of Mrs. Dunster's on developing food manufacturing in New Brunswick 1:06:13

16d ago1:06:13

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On this week’s Insights, Don and David talk with Blair Hyslop, Co-CEO, Mrs. Dunster’s about the opportunities to develop food manufacturing in New Brunswick. Blair shares his journey building the company from a staff of 50 to more than 270, the building of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and growing export markets. He talks about the …

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Formal Education vs Street Learning - Life Experience Wins Every Time - David Phelps: Ep #488 25:44

1M ago25:44

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This week, similar to last week, I’m going to take you inside a special project I’ve been working on this year. I'll give you some things to think about when it comes to formal education vs. “street smarts”, and share why real-life experience—learned while you’re doing it and being around other people who can share their thoughts and insights—is so…

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Best of Insights- Rob Steele, CEO of Steele Auto Group 1:02:35

23d ago1:02:35

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This podcast was originally published In January of 2024 and was quickly the most downloaded podcast in Insights history. The podcast features legendary entrepreneur Harry Steele. Interestingly, Rob did not join Newcap Inc, his father's company, until he was nearly forty years old. Up until then, Rob was already a successful entrepreneur in his own…

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Simplifying Chiropractic Principles for Better Patient Care w/ Brandi MacDonald 46:06

23d ago46:06

46:06

Join Dr. Don MacDonald for a special episode as he welcomes Brandi MacDonald, for a final episode before their summer break. Brandi, owner of True Concepts Inc. and True Concepts Seminars, is renowned for her transformative work in chiropractic education. Together, they reflect on recent global events, observations from teaching polyvagal theory, a…

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Creating Your Own Success - Breaking Society's Expectations - David Phelps: Ep #487 25:10

2M ago25:10

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This week, I’m giving you an inside look at a special project I’ve been working on. I’ll be talking about my early insights into entrepreneurship, mindsets, and how I decided I was not going to follow the traditional path. Hopefully, this episode will give you some motivation and ideas that will help you and guide you on your own path to freedom. C…

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Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot of the MacDonald-Laurier Institute explores the mining opportunity in NS and NB 1:10:15

1M ago1:10:15

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Canada has a productivity problem but many of the diagnoses, such as blaming immigrants, are not compelling. Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, makes a strong case that a main reason for our weak productivity has been a sharp decline in investment into Canada’s resource sectors including oil and gas, mining a…

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Deciding Whether to Sell—and How to Sell - Perrin DesPortes: Ep #486 42:09

2M ago42:09

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Today's guest has deep experience in all things dentistry. Perrin DesPortes helps dentists build group practices, bring associates and executives into the ownership of their practices, and assist in the transition process. If you’re moving towards a transition with your practice, then be sure to tune in. Check out the show notes for more informatio…

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Regis Duffy or the Godfather of Bioscience talks building the industry on PEI 59:53

1M ago59:53

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This episode features a really interesting conversation with Regis Duffy, the founder of Chemical Diagnostics Limited in Prince Edward Island. The business was partly sold to Sekisui Chemical, a Japanese chemical company in 2007, while the remainder of the company turned into Biovectra, a company with 700 employees and a new mRna vaccine manufactur…

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Michael De Adder Talks About the Challenges of Being A Political Cartoonist 1:00:05

1M ago1:00:05

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This episode of the Insights Podcast offers something a little different as we take a look at the world of a political cartoonist and the related challenges of the print media. Our conversation with award winning Michael De Adder is wide ranging and looks at the challenges of getting political cartoons approval in this era of political correctness.…

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Get Your Time Back - Building an Effective Team and Improving Efficiency - Bob Lachance: Ep #485 24:13

2M ago24:13

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Bob Lachance is someone I’ve known for many years through various masterminds, and he joins me on the show today to talk about how you can better leverage your time by using the skills and talents of other people. If you're interested in using virtual and executive assistants to buy back your time and create an effective team, don't miss this episo…

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The Everyday Millionaire: Health Chiropractic and the Polyvagal theory w/ Patrick Francey 1:13:38

2M ago1:13:38

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In this episode, Dr. Don MacDonald gets interviewed by his friend, Patrick Francey, host of The Everyday Millionaire Podcast. In this insightful conversation, Don delves into the world of polyvagal theory and chiropractic care, seeking to understand how they intersect and impact stress management and overall well-being. This episode offers valuable…

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Side quest x Thornbury, Melbourne x Flinch Coffee and Play 4:58

2M ago4:58

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Here is a quick side quest episode about a cafe you'll love if you are into breakfast, coffee, anime and painting: Flinch Coffee and Play.By Dr Jasmine B. MacDonald

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What’s Next? - Life After Exiting Clinical Practice - Daniel Sage: Ep #484 33:23

2M ago33:23

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Have you hit that point in your career and practice where you’re wondering what’s next? Daniel Sage joins me on the show today to share his evolution from clinical practice to exiting the practice and figuring out what’s next for him. He sheds light on his experience selling his practice, going through Freedom Founders, and understanding the option…

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Damon Goodwin and Jeff White on how to improve innovation in New Brunswick 1:11:56

2M ago1:11:56

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Damon Goodwin and Jeff White are tired of New Brunswick being the least research-intensive province in Canada. Damon, the CEO of Research NB, and Jeff, the CEO of the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, join Don and David on this week’s Insights podcast to talk about recent changes to the innovation ecosystem in the province and how the new model …

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Special Live Audience Recording: Michelle Robichaud on ocean opportunities in Atlantic Canada 52:58

2M ago52:58

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This week we present a special edition of the Insights podcast. Don and David recorded a conversation with Michelle Robichaud, President, Atlantica Centre for Energy live at the Canada's Ocean Supercluster event in Saint John. Held on May 14th, the Supercluster folks are pitching Ambition2035, a plan to grow the output associated with Canada's ocea…

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Understanding and Finding Credible Investments (Part 2) - Burt Copeland: Ep #483 23:09

3M ago23:09

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We’re back with the second half of my conversation with Burt Copeland. (If you missed the first part, go back and catch up on what a CFO really is and gain appreciation for what they can do for your business.) In this episode, we're discussing what we do in Freedom Founders in regards to due diligence and building a solid vetting process for invest…

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Serving Patients and Nurturing Students w/ Dr. Peter Kevorkian 38:52

2M ago38:52

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In today's episode, we sit down with the esteemed Dr. Peter Kevorkian, a renowned figure in chiropractic care and education. Dr. Peter shares insights into his recent life changes, including his transition from full-time practice to a leadership role in chiropractic education. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Peter delves into the core values of chir…

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Why You Need a CFO (Part 1) - Burt Copeland: Ep #482 20:00

3M ago20:00

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This week, you’ll be hearing a great conversation that I had with a person who is not only a friend, but has also been an incredible business mentor to me and many others. Burt Copeland is the founder of New Life CFO, and he joins the show to talk about what a CFO is, how he became one, and what a CFO can do for your business. Check out the show no…

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Honourable Margaret Johnson, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries on food export in NB 53:49

3M ago53:49

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On this week’s Insights podcast, Don and David talk with the Honourable Margaret Johnson, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries in New Brunswick about agriculture, food production and the opportunities for growth in the province and region. Agriculture and food production (excluding fish and seafood), is the second most important expor…

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The Journey to Free For Life - Dr. Cindy Rider & Scott Densmore: Ep #481 33:03

3M ago33:03

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Today we have the privilege of talking to two of our Freedom Founders members, Dr. Cindy Rider and Scott Densmore. They join us to talk not only about their journey to financial freedom, but also the key motivations and priorities they have held to throughout it all and how they were able to prioritize family, quality time, and pursuing purpose. Ch…

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Phil Knol makes a case for natural gas in Atlantic Canada 1:06:08

2M ago1:06:08

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This week's Insights Podcast features a revealing interview with oil & gas veteran, Phil Knoll who has held senior roles with major companies like AltaGas and Duke Energy as well as Maritime & Northeast Pipelines and Corridor Resources (now Headwater Exploration) in the region. Knoll was CEO of Corridor Resources when the Gallant Government in New …

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Chiropractic in the Big Leagues: Skill Building with Dr. Lamarre for Sports and Family Practice 41:58

2M ago41:58

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Dive into the world of chiropractic care with Dr. Martin Lamarre, a veteran chiropractor passionate about promoting a true principled chiropractic lifestyle. In this episode of The Informed Chiropractor, we explore Dr. Lamarre's journey from chiropractic school to serving on the Montreal Alouettes team as a chiropractor. Discover insights into chir…

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