Best Yyz Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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S05E09: RFP Best Practices for LSPs 32:02

20d ago32:02

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The Translation Company Talk podcast brings you another exciting episode. Shamus Sayed, Vice President of IU breaks down the complexity of RFPs and how LSPs can leverage this procurement tool to acquire government and enterprise level business. Shamus is a visionary and industry leader and has extensive experience in delivering large scale linguist…

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Oilers special 1:01:52

2M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

It’s our Oilers special! Jono went to Game 3 and we recap! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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S05E08: Interpreting Services for Law Firms 35:21

2M ago35:21

35:21

Welcome to another episode of the Translation Company Talk podcast. In this episode we hear from Linda R. Zamora, President & CEO of Iberican Language Services, Inc. about how LSPs deliver interpreting services for law firms. She is speaking about her experience in the State of California. We cover a variety of topics in this conversation, includin…

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REPLAY - Real Estate Fraud – Thieves Selling Your Home Without You Knowing 33:53

2M ago33:53

33:53

Send us a Text Message. This episode originally published in March, 2023. You may have seen or read about this story on CBC. But wait until you hear all the details. CBC Toronto been running a series of articles on real estate fraud of a different kind the last couple months. Thieves posing as owners of homes, selling the properties, and disappeari…

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REPLAY - Tricks, Tips, and the Best Techniques to Hosting a Very Profitable Yard Sale 32:57

2M ago32:57

32:57

Send us a Text Message. This episode was first published in August 2022. They're a weekend tradition across North America... especially in the summertime. The yard sale or garage sale is a great chance to "edit" or clean out that storage room you want to turn into a home office. Depending on what you're selling, yard sales can also be very profitab…

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Celebrity Snacks! 1:05:41

2M ago1:05:41

1:05:41

We talk about Jono getting rear ended, Jer went on Edge 102.1 and we play Celebrity Snacks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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S05E07: Localization for the Canadian Market 33:07

3M ago33:07

33:07

Translation Company Talk podcast brings you another exciting and interesting interview. We hear from Manon Debuire from Lightspeed about the unique and diverse localization market in Canada and what it means for companies that plan to set up shop or start localization in this market. Among many interesting things, she covers the Canadian market lin…

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REPLAY - A Tale of Dirty Tricks in a Declining Market 36:36

3M ago36:36

36:36

Send us a Text Message. This is a flashback to episode 64 of Sold in the 6ix originally published in Spring 2023. Sometimes things can get nasty. Wrong. Dirty. Real Estate agents do their best to protect their clients in every conceivable way. But sometimes, even after a fair deal has been signed, things can happen. In extreme cases you can have on…

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Naughty Agent VI 32:10

3M ago32:10

32:10

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Sold in the 6ix, Desmond Brown discusses two cases of unethical behaviour by real estate agents in Ontario. The first case involves an agent who allowed a buyer to start renovations on a property before the sale was finalized, resulting in a $10,000 fine. The second case involves an agent who repeatedly vi…

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23 years of TPB 46:19

3M ago46:19

46:19

This week we talk about Trailer Park Boys premiering 23 years ago, the albums that shaped us and share a story of the 3 bears of car shopping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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Home Inspect for the Unexpected 35:24

4M ago35:24

35:24

Send us a Text Message. A house is more than a home; it's a story waiting to be told. In this episode, Des checks in with veteran home inspector Richard Gaughan in a deep dive into the evolving dynamics of property evaluation. Amidst a market that once raced past such precautions, they explore how buyers and sellers are now embracing the protective…

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What’s Dat? Catch phrases 1:02:43

4M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

We’re back! We talk about Creep Salad Sandwiches, play What’s Dat? the catch phrase edition, plus we talk about great movies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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A Registry That Exposes Bad Tenants and Landlords 34:10

4M ago34:10

34:10

Send us a Text Message. In this episode we dive into the innovative business model of Openroom, founded by Weiting Bollu. Openroom is revolutionizing the rental market! It’s an online database that has the names of tenants and landlords who have been found at fault by the Landlord and Tenant Board. Openroom helps with the due diligence that all lan…

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Smart Strategies for New Real Estate Investors 28:38

5M ago28:38

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Send us a Text Message. Make real estate investment your new reality. Desmond and real estate guru Todd C. Slater explore the path to investment success for the average person. They look at the significance of defining your investing "why," the strategic approach to financial readiness, and the smart utilization of home equity to kickstart your inv…

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Worst clams in history 59:26

5M ago59:26

59:26

This week we play a brand new game called, What’s Dat? Talk about our worst clams (mistakes) in history, plus Ben Folds Five Wives? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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S05E06: Applying Localization Audit Insights for Enhanced Enterprise Strategies 1:01:56

5M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

The Translation Company Talk podcast brings you another exciting and interesting interview. Today we hear from Teresa Toronjo from Malt about how the results of an enterprise localization audit can be applied to improve process, resources and the results of localization efforts. This conversation is the second part of Teresa’s talk on localization …

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Real Estate and Estate Planning in the 6ix 36:28

5M ago36:28

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Send us a Text Message. It’s no secret Canada’s over 65 population is swelling. With 7.6 million Canadians now aged 65 or older, the importance of having affairs in order is more important than ever. Guest Garry Cass explains the difference between a power of attorney and a will, and the importance of updating wills regularly. He also discusses the…

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Canadi-80s 1:02:09

5M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

This week we talk about Jono’s California trip, I deal with some fridge guys and we play Canadi-80s! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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Blueprint for Change: Tim Hudak on Boosting Ontario’s Housing Market 33:02

6M ago33:02

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Send us a Text Message. Desmond and his guest Tim Hudak of OREA explore the complexities of Ontario's housing market, starting with a focus on the affordable housing report. A few years ago, the Ontario government announced an ambitious plan to address the housing crisis, aiming to build 1.5 million homes over the next decade. Despite challenges su…

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S05E05: Vamos Juntos - The LSP Conference 34:04

6M ago34:04

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The Translation Company Talk brings you another exciting interview about the translation and localization industry. Today we hear from Charles Campbell, CEO of TBO, about Vamos Juntos. This highly anticipated LSP conference and retreat, in beautiful Lima is the topic of our discussion today. Charles talks about the Juntos organization as an umbrell…

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Dreams in Tight Spaces: The Laneway House Blueprint 30:50

6M ago30:50

30:50

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Des interviews Ashley McInnis, a real estate agent who built a laneway house in Toronto. McInnis shares his experience with the process, from obtaining permits to dealing with construction and financing. He explains the project cost around $350,000 for the laneway house itself, plus additional expenses for re…

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Naughty Agent Part V: When Realtors Cross the Line 35:29

7M ago35:29

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Send us a Text Message. The Naughty Agent series in this podcast discusses cases of disciplinary action taken against real estate agents in Ontario. In this episode the first case involves an agent who responded to a Kijiji ad from a woman looking for a place to rent. The agent made sexually suggestive remarks to the woman, charged her $700 to stre…

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Pizza, Horses and Dogs, oh my! 1:02:09

7M ago1:02:09

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This week Jono tackles the Ooni Karu again, we talk about the personality of horses and dogs, plus we talk about ranking classic Canadian songs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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S05E04: Video Game Localization 24:38

7M ago24:38

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The Translation Company Talk brings you another exciting and fun conversation. Today we hear from Marina Ilari from Terra Translations about video game localization. She is a linguist, entrepreneur and, naturally, a gamer. She is very opinionated about how video games should be localized and offers some deep insights about this fun part of our indu…

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S05E03: Effective MLV Supply Chain Management 41:46

7M ago41:46

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The Translation Company Talk podcast brings you another exciting episode. Today we hear from Beatriz Rodriguez Corbelle from RWS about effective vendor management in LSP organizations. As a seasoned industry veteran and leaders, she speaks candidly about her own experience in the vendor management business function and offers some really good advic…

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S05E02: Customer Engagement through Localization 38:57

7M ago38:57

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In this episode of the Translation Company Talk podcast, we hear from Simon Mitton from TravelPerk about how localization impacts customer engagement. A season industry veteran, Simon speaks about his experience in the industry and how it has evolved with evolution of technology. Among other subjects we discuss how enterprises deliver a good custom…

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The Ripple Effects of a Supervised Drug Consumption Site 45:39

7M ago45:39

45:39

Send us a Text Message. The Leslieville neighbourhood of Toronto is coping with a “Safe Injection Site” (also called Supervised Consumption sites). Journalist Derek Finkle of the National Post lives in the community. He says the site, which opened in 2017, has drastically changed the neighbourhood, attracting drug dealers and leading to increased c…

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Band Starter Kit! 1:05:09

7M ago1:05:09

1:05:09

This week we talk about career paths, Mutt Lange’s madness, plus we play a game called, Band Starter Kit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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S05E01: Translation for Medical Industry 37:13

7M ago37:13

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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Translation Company Talk podcast. We hear from Linda I. Saucedo from Publicis Sapient about medical content translation, which is a highly regulated and specialized sector of language services delivery for our industry. Medical translation is different from standard language translation because people’s li…

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Toronto’s Housing Tomorrow: 2024 Analysis and Forecast 35:38

7M ago35:38

35:38

Send us a Text Message. There’s good reason for optimism in the Toronto real estate market. Steve Tabrizi, COO of RE/MAX Hallmark joins Des to look at the current state of the real estate market and their predictions for 2024. They discuss the impact of interest rate hikes on the market, the increase in inventory, and the potential for a rebound in…

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Drakes and Caicos 1:10:12

8M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

This week Jono talks about his Disney trip, we discuss Drake’s and Caicos and we play Christmas Carol Charades! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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Real Estate-related Holiday Gift Ideas 33:44

8M ago33:44

33:44

Send us a Text Message. Well buying someone a home or commercial property is a dynamite gift but let’s be realistic. Maybe something a little more realistic? Tamara Grierson of Staging Life shares her ideas for holiday gifts for the home. She discusses different types of decorations, including artificial and real Christmas trees, and offers tips fo…

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S04E12: Enterprise Localization Audit 51:24

9M ago51:24

51:24

The Translation Company Talk podcast is pleased to bring you another exciting episode, with our guest Teresa Toronjo from Malt. Teresa is an expert localization manager with deep experience in developing structure around localization activities in enterprises. She talks about enterprise localization audits, sharing both her experiences and tips rel…

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Naughty Agent – Stories of Realtors Doing Bad Things Part IV 29:29

9M ago29:29

29:29

Send us a Text Message. Des and Jennifer discuss recent disciplinary decisions by the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) against real estate agents. Three cases: one where an agent contacted sellers whose houses were on the market and tried to convince them to terminate their current contracts and list with her another where an agent representin…

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The pursuit of happiness 1:01:50

9M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

This week we talk about the Corey Perry mess, the pursuit of happiness in life, plus a Canadian Holiday jam game with Jono! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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The Impacts of Higher Interest Rates Being Felt Right Now in Toronto Real Estate 33:41

9M ago33:41

33:41

Send us a Text Message. Higher rates have slowed overall sales but prices in markets like Toronto have increased by about 3% since last year. Those not buying or selling but whose mortgages are up for renewal are facing challenges, with some being forced to sell or risk losing their homes. In this episode Des and Jason Georgopoulos of Dominion Lend…

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Canadian Tire chaos 52:32

9M ago52:32

52:32

This week Andrea is already starting with the Christmas, what’s up with the chaos in Canadian Tire? Plus we play Hallmark’s! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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The Bear rules 58:11

9M ago58:11

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Jono talks about becoming an AirBnB Superhost and how he fell in love with The Bear, plus can you listen to music and work at the same time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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How to Avoid Legal Problems when Buying Pre-Construction Condos 36:33

10M ago36:33

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Send us a Text Message. People who bought pre-construction condos years ago are now struggling to close the transactions due to changing market conditions and rising interest rates. Mark Morris, a real estate lawyer, is dealing with many such cases. Morris explains the current falling market is causing many buyers to be unable to close their transa…

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Superstore lockdown 1:00:02

10M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

We check in with Commander Donnie, Jer talks about The Real Canadian Superstore lockdown and we play What’s He Drivin? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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Mr Dressup 47:43

10M ago47:43

47:43

This week we talk about the loss of Suzanne Somers, get to the bottom the Sobey’s flyer and chat about the Mr. Dressup doc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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Challenging the Narrative of a Softening Market 33:09

10M ago33:09

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Send us a Text Message. Des teams up with Asif Khan to discuss the current real estate market in Toronto. Despite sensational headlines suggesting a plunge into a buyer's market, they argue the market remains a seller's market, albeit quieter in terms of units sold. Prices continue to climb, with the average price up 3% compared to last year. Listi…

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Let’s catch up!! 1:02:35

10M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

We’re back Bahds! We talk about Jono’s play, talk about health care and high school, plus we play more Alphabet Game! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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Greenbelt Reversal: Unearthing Ontario’s Real Estate Controversy 35:48

11M ago35:48

35:48

Send us a Text Message. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has reversed his decision to open up the Greenbelt for development, following backlash from opposition parties, media investigations, and findings by the province's auditor general and Ethics commissioner. The report suggests developers had inside information about the lifting of restrictions on the…

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SO4E11: Career Paths for Localization Professionals 42:58

11M ago42:58

42:58

Translation Company Talk podcast brings you an exciting interview with Paula Hunter, who has great experience in enterprise localization and beyond. She is here to discuss localization career paths. Localization is a powerful field which enables people working in this industry to learn so many skills and build knowledge about diverse areas of busin…

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The Nasty Battle Over The Mandatory Realtors’ Health Plan: The Response By The Association 36:22

11M ago36:22

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Send us a Text Message. The Ontario Realtor Wellness Plan has been initiated by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). The plan required agents pay increased annual dues of $760 and participate in a mandatory wellness program. In this episode we talk with Stacey Evoy and Tania Artenosi of OREA about the backlash they’ve been receiving and why …

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Juno the Lyrics 2 1:07:18

12M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

This week we play Juno the Music? Jer talks about flicking Nibs and Jono has a How Many game! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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Do You Know The Lyrics? 1:02:14

1y ago1:02:14

1:02:14

This episode, Jer tries to guess what show Jono watched, we play Do You Know The Lyrics? Plus Jono talks about his Ooni Karu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Taggart and Torrens

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S04E10: Business Acumen for LSP Leadership 51:38

1y ago51:38

51:38

The Translation Company Talk podcast brings you another exciting interview. Today we hear from Shamus Sayed about the importance of business acumen for leadership of language service provider companies. A business is only successful if its leader has a vision to grow and that can be developed and translated into actionable targets once the leader k…

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The 15-Minute Neighbourhood 30:38

1y ago30:38

30:38

Send us a Text Message. Imagine a world where everything you need is just 15 minutes away. Where you work, shop, where you get health care and schooling. A new RE/MAX head office report says this is happening and it’s called the 15 Minute Neighbourhood: Lessons for Small Communities. Is something like this possible in Toronto? Guest: Michael McLach…

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