Best Huddle Magazine Podcasts (2024)

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Growth through Acquisition...The story of "Parts for Trucks" 54:10

1h ago54:10

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Millers Expand "Parts for Trucks" Nationally Corey and Brett Miller purchased Parts for Trucks in 2017. The company specializes in serving the heavy duty and commercial truck market. At the time, they owned the well-known Miller Tire. Working with Seafort Capital, they did essentially a reverse takeover of Fleet Brake in 2022, a bigger, western Can…

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CEO Of High Liner Foods celebrates 125 years of success from Nova Scotia 51:39

7d ago51:39

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Higher Liner Foods is a Nova Scotia based company that is North America's largest processor of value-added frozen seafood products under a number of brands like Fisher Boy, High Liner and Catch of the Day. Its annual revenue exceeds $1 billion annually and the company has 1,200 employees. Athough it is listed on the TSX, the Hennigar family owns 38…

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The Essentials Of Income Planning 10:51

6h ago10:51

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Planning for retirement is, at its core, about creating a reliable income plan. In order to enjoy the retirement you’ve dreamed of, you need to have a clear plan for covering your day-to-day expenses. In this episode, Mark will break down some of the key aspects of income planning for your retirement. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:…

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The Secret to Atlantic Business Magazine's Long-Term Success 53:09

19d ago53:09

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Atlantic Business Magazine is celebrating the 35th Anniversary of its founding by Edwina and Hubert Hutton who sold the magazine to their daughter Tonia Hutton and long-time employee and editor Dawn Chafe a few years ago. The Huttons were a dynamic force who built the Atlantic Business brand together. Edwina recently passed away and we dedicate thi…

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How will the changes in immigration impact Atlantic Canada? 1:09:51

11d ago1:09:51

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Today on the Insights podcast, Don and David talk with Dr. Herb Emery from the University of New Brunswick about the changes to the immigration, temporary worker and international student levels announced by the federal government. The cuts are significant and could have a big impact on Atlantic Canada. The conversation covers a wide range of topic…

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Financial Planning With Arnold Schwarzenegger 9:13

7d ago9:13

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is known for his accomplishments in bodybuilding, acting, and politics, but his quotes offer more than just entertainment. They can provide a unique perspective on financial planning, especially when it comes to retirement. In this episode, Mark Howard explores how the mindset of a champion can be applied to the world of finan…

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Are the best days ahead for Newfoundland? Dr Rob Greenwood thinks yes. 1:08:41

15d ago1:08:41

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Arguably, Newfoundland and Labrador is at one of the most consequential moments in its history. Among its challenges, the province is the oldest in the country and some of its most important industries are facing an uncertain future. At the same time, there are multiple opportunities for growth including new oil and gas development, mining projects…

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Speaking truth to Canadians about their public service 58:50

27d ago58:50

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Donald Savoie is back on the Insight's podcast talking about his new book Speaking Truth to Canadians about their Public Service. This is a sobering reflection on the state of the federal civil service in Canada written by someone who has spent his career studying government in Canada. The number of the federal civil servants has grown substantiall…

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Atlantic Canada is getting noticed 42:36

28d ago42:36

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Recently, David and Don were the closing keynote speakers at ACG's Third Annual Atlantic Conference in Halifax which attracted 200 potential investors in Atlantic Canada. ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) is the largest M&A organization in North American with more than 15,000 members. Christine Pound, a senior partner with Stewart McKelvey and…

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On the House: Home Decisions in Retirement 13:14

29d ago13:14

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Whether you're considering downsizing now that the kids have moved out or weighing the benefits of paying off your mortgage, today's episode dives into how you can make informed, strategic decisions about your home that align with your broader retirement goals. As life changes and your household shrinks, many homeowners find themselves in large hou…

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Nik Nanos on the Mood of the Country 1:05:12

1M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Our guest on this episode of the Insights Podcast is Nik Nanos. Nik is one of the best-known pollsters in Canada, appearing regularly on CTV and Bloomberg News to talk about his latest research about the attitudes and opinions of Canadians based on his weekly tracking polls (@nanos.ca). His research is also used regularly by the Globe & Mail. He ha…

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Fortis, A North American Energy Giant 1:06:10

2M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

On this week's Insights Podcast, we feature a wide-ranging conversation with David Hutchens, the CEO of St.John's based Fortis, a major electrical utility in North America, with holdings across Canada, in the United States and the Caribbean. Listed on both the TSX and the NYSE, Fortis is one of the region's biggest publicly listed companies with ne…

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Financial Planning Pop Quiz 13:22

1M ago13:22

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When it comes to financial planning and saving for retirement, there’s a lot to know! For instance, what scares people the most about the idea of retiring? Not knowing if they have enough money to last them! Mark explains that this fear, known as longevity risk, can be mitigated through proper planning. By building a mathematical plan, you can ensu…

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Stephen Maher on his new book "The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau” 1:03:42

2M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

On this episode of the Insights Podcast, we talk with veteran political reporter Stephen Maher, who has just written a book called “The Prince: The Turbulent Reign of Justin Trudeau”. The book was well researched and provides a balanced look at Trudeau’s time as Prime Minister. It is a book that would be of interest to those who follow politics. Ma…

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CEO of Organigram talks going global from Moncton New Brunswick 1:05:37

2M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

On this week's Insights podcast, Don and David speak with Beena Goldenberg, CEO of the cannabis product manufacturing firm OrganiGram. The third largest company in Canada by market share, OrganiGram has annual revenues of $160 million and a massive 550,000 square foot production facility in the Moncton Industrial Park. To put that into perspective,…

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Investment Mistakes 10:46

2M ago10:46

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We all make mistakes, but when it comes to investing, these errors can feel particularly daunting. Today, we delve into practical strategies to not only recover from investment mistakes but also to build a robust financial plan for the future. Tune in to see what you can learn from Mark today! Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: Identif…

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Irving Shipbuilding is a Big Deal in Atlantic Canada 1:10:03

2M ago1:10:03

1:10:03

In this episode of the Insights Podcast, we focus on Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy and the impact of that strategy on Atlantic Canada. Building ships for the navy is a complex and complicated endeavour and there is probably no other group than the Irvings that were capable of competing and winning a national bid to build those ships in Ha…

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Atlantic Canada Attracting Interest from Capital Investors 1:00:10

3M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

This episode of the Insights Podcast features a very interesting conversation with Mike Fenton, the CEO of ACG Toronto (Association for Corporate Growth), an organization that brings deal makers together to help them achieve their business and professional goals. ACG was founded in1954 and promotes itself as the premier M&A making community with mo…

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Common Complaints Around Financial Advising 11:08

2M ago11:08

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When it comes to retirement planning, financial advisors can be a huge asset as you work towards the next chapter of life. But that doesn’t mean every relationship with an advisor is perfect. In this episode, dive into the most common complaints people have about their financial advisors. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: Making sure …

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Invest Nova Scotia Plan to Help Businesses Grow 1:04:00

3M ago1:04:00

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Our latest Insights Podcast features a conversation with Peter MacAskill, the CEO of Invest Nova Scotia. Invest Nova Scotia is the new provincial agency that emerged from the merger of Innovacorp and Nova Scotia Business Inc. Our conversation focuses on a number of Invest Nova Scotia's principal activities, including its Start-Up Investment Fund, a…

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Life outside of McCain Foods with Scott McCain-Part II 54:15

3M ago54:15

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In Part II of our Insights Podcast with Scott McCain, the Chair of the Board of McCain Foods, we focus on his own businesses including his ownership of the Saint John Sea Dogs, a twenty-year labour of love, and his involvement in Seafort Capital as one of the founding shareholders. We also talk about his volunteer interests, including his work with…

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How Big is McCain Foods? A conversation with Scott McCain 1:02:29

4M ago1:02:29

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Our guest this week on the Insights Podcast is the affable Scott McCain, the Chair of the Board of McCain Foods, the largest potato processing company in the world. This is first part of a two-part podcast which focuses on the McCain story, how it started in rural New Brunswick and grew internationally to have 60 production facilities and have its …

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Running The Retirement Marathon 12:23

3M ago12:23

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Retirement is often compared to a marathon, and for good reason. Just like marathon training, retirement planning requires meticulous preparation, a diversified strategy, and a clear understanding of your goals. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the parallels between these two long-term endeavors and offer valuable insights on how to ensure a succe…

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Ryan Albright, Founder and CEO of Covered Bridge Potato Chips...building the next McCain foods? 1:03:02

3M ago1:03:02

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On the Insights podcast this week, Don and David talk with Ryan Albright, Founder and CEO of the Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company. After a tragic fire in March 2024, the company is rebuilding bigger and better. In Hartland, New Brunswick, Albright has built the largest russet potato-based chip manufacturing company in North America and is exporti…

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

4M 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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Grandma’s Financial Wisdom 13:04

4M ago13:04

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Join Mark as he draws the parallels between popular quotes you might have heard your grandmother say and the financial decisions that need to be made during the planning process. This episode offers valuable insights into how age-old wisdom can apply to modern financial planning. By understanding and applying these timeless sayings, you can navigat…

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

4M 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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Peter Moreira reviews the findings in the latest Atlantic Canada Startup Report 51:12

4M 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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Financial Planning with Mark Twain 9:20

5M ago9:20

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The timeless wisdom of Mark Twain is always worth a listen. Join us as we analyze some of Twain’s most famous quotes through the lens of a financial advisor! We’ll have a laugh at Twain’s quick wit and shed light on the complexities of retirement planning in today's unpredictable world. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: Having a stead…

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

4M 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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Executive Director at the McKenna Institute working to transform NB through digital technology 1:02:05

4M 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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Are You Making These Rookie Mistakes When It Comes to Investing? 14:01

5M ago14:01

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Are you making rookie mistakes when it comes to planning for your retirement? Even those with strong experience in investing can make silly mistakes from time to time. Join Mark as he discusses some common things that can trip people up. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: Making sure that your investments have a defined purpose. Unders…

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

5M 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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Best of Insights- Rob Steele, CEO of Steele Auto Group 1:02:35

5M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

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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What Can We Learn About Retirement Planning From Baseball? 14:01

5M ago14:01

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How can you walk off a winner into retirement? Listen in as Mark dives into the key areas of retirement planning through the lens of America’s pastime. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: How having a solid retirement plan is a little bit like playing “small ball.” The “Moneyball” approach, avoiding emotional decisions and focusing on t…

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

5M 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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Regis Duffy or the Godfather of Bioscience talks building the industry on PEI 59:53

5M 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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Are You Making Any Of These 401(k) Mistakes? 9:18

6M ago9:18

9:18

Saving in your 401K can be an easy and painless way to build your retirement savings. But are you making the most of yours? Listen in as Mark breaks down the common pitfalls many people fall into with their 401(k) plans in today’s episode. Here are some 401K mistakes we’ll discuss in this episode… Leaving money invested in a former employer’s 401k …

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

6M 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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Damon Goodwin and Jeff White on how to improve innovation in New Brunswick 1:11:56

6M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

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

7M 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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Common Beneficiary Mistakes To Avoid 8:28

7M ago8:28

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When it comes to retirement planning, one critical aspect that’s often overlooked is the designation of beneficiaries. It's not just about who you want to inherit your assets; it's about making sure that your wishes are carried out smoothly and without legal complications. Let’s talk about some of the common mistakes we see people make when it come…

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

7M 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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Phil Knol makes a case for natural gas in Atlantic Canada 1:06:08

7M 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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Irreversible Decisions in Retirement Planning 10:24

7M ago10:24

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Conventional wisdom says you can’t put toothpaste back in the tube. That is to say, once the deed is done, there’s no taking it back. There are many decisions in retirement planning that can’t be undone, and in today’s episode, we’re going to explore some of them. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: Choosing the right time to take Socia…

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Lori Weir, CEO of Four Eyes Financial tells us how we can support the growth of Fintech in Atlantic Canada 1:01:29

7M ago1:01:29

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There are 140+ financial technology (fintech) firms located in Atlantic Canada ranging from small startups to Verafin with more than 900 employees in St John’s. Fintech employs over 4,000 people in Atlantic Canada. Why is this sector thriving in Atlantic Canada? This week Don and David talk with Lori Weir, Co-Founder and CEO of Four Eyes Financial …

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Peter Gregg, CEO of Nova Scotia Power and the race to reach green energy targets 1:02:44

8M ago1:02:44

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Nova Scotia's Efforts to Transition to Green Energy On this episode of the Insight Podcast, we feature a conversation with Peter Gregg, the CEO of Nova Scotia Power, who is faced with the challenge of ensuring 80% of electricity is produced by green energy resources by 2030. That is indeed a challenge given only 43% of electricity is currently prod…

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Moving Safely into Retirement: Lessons from the Moving Truck 13:17

8M ago13:17

13:17

Have you ever faced the daunting task of moving to a new home? The careful packing, the labeling of boxes, and the strategic loading of the moving truck are all important parts of a smooth transition. What if we told you similar principles apply to planning for your retirement? Listen in as Mark and Ron share some of the unexpected similarities bet…

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Marketing legend David Hawkins Part II, founder of Hawk Communications 58:18

8M ago58:18

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This is a continuation of a conversation that you can revisit on your favorite podcast platform. There are many ways to describe David Hawkins. He is a pioneer in marketing & communications, he is a serial entrepreneur, he is a community builder and a successful businessperson. He is also a legend in Atlantic Canada, although that is a label he is …

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David Hawkins, a pioneer in the Marketing and Advertising space in Atlantic Canada 52:35

8M ago52:35

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David Hawkins is a Marketing & Advertising Legend There are many ways to describe David Hawkins. He is a pioneer in marketing & communications, he is a serial entrepreneur, he is a community builder and a successful businessperson. He is also a legend in Atlantic Canada, although that is a label he is uncomfortable being called. How else do you des…

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