An award-winning monthly podcast with a focus on helping Canadian entrepreneurs and small business owners navigate the ever-changing business landscape. The podcast delivers interviews with business leaders and industry experts offering advice and commentary on current events and business trends, with a focus on informing and educating Canadian businesses.
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Forces in Fintech is a bi-weekly podcast produced by REPAY, a leader in integrated payment solutions since 2006. We’re dedicated to revealing what’s behind the digital transformation of fintech and commerce. In season 1 of the podcast, we’re talking with industry experts to discuss modern technologies and how they influence market trends.
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Profit From Payments is the go-to podcast for entrepreneurs looking to build real passive income through payment processing. Hosted by Mickael Gibrael, a 15+ year industry veteran, each episode delivers actionable strategies, insider knowledge, and proven steps to help you start and scale your own profitable merchant services business—without the fluff. 🚀🎙
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Interesting interviews with innkeepers and lodging experts, aimed to improve the challenging life of the independent innkeeper and lodging professional.
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Rondi exposes what the banks, credit bureaus and collection companies don’t want you to know about your credit report, and how important your credit score actually is, on his radio show "Your Credit Matters" - Rondi Lambeth is a Certified FICO Credit Professional, Speaker and Author. He is one of the most sought after speakers because of his depth of experience and knowledge in financial and credit matters. In addition to the daily talk show, Rondi also can be heard on multiple stations acro ...
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Welcome to The Spend Advantage™ Podcast by Varisource, the Savings For Your Business. Get access to discounts, rebates, benchmark, savings for renewals and new purchases for 100+ spend categories automatically for your company We interview amazing people, companies, and solutions, that will help you 10X your bottom line savings and top line growth for your business --- https://www.varisource.com
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The AFT podcast: At the Forefront of Transactions | Previously known as Fundraising Radio.
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The AFT podcast (At the Forefront of Transactions) - previously known as Fundraising Radio, is a continuation of our efforts to bring in-depth knowledge of the payments space. Do you know how credit cards work? How banks communicate transactions between each other? How the tap to pay works? How funds get disbursed by government agencies? You'll learn about topics in the payment space that you didn't even know existed. If you are in the fintech/payments space or just a curious mind - hop on!
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Welcome to The Swypit Show, where we take a hands-on approach with our clients AND their businesses. Starring the Founder and Owner of Swypit, Kevin Hodes, our show highlights the credit card processing industry and how you can win by utilizing a proven company, bringing over 20 years of industry experience, like Swypit! Kevin brings honesty and integrity to what he considers, the "slimy world of credit card processing." A former chef aboard luxury yachts, his craft brought him into contact ...
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How Credit Card Processing Really Works (And How People Like Me Make Money From It)
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16:51💳 Most people swipe their cards without thinking... But what if YOU could get paid every time someone makes a purchase? In this video, I’m breaking down the credit card processing industry—and how everyday people (with zero tech background or fancy degrees) are turning residuals into real passive income. I went from a $10.83 first check to over $20…
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This Passive Income Model Beats Real Estate (But Nobody Talks About It) - Profit From Payments
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17:31Real estate? FBA? Too much active work for "passive" income. This video delves into payment processing – the often-overlooked model that generates true passive, recurring revenue and builds equity, without the heavy lifting and high costs. Discover the straightforward path to financial freedom that many overlook. 🚀 Ready to build REAL relationships…
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Welcome to The Spend Advantage™ Podcast by Varisource, the Savings For Your Business. Get access to discounts, rebates, benchmark, savings for renewals and new purchases for 100+ spend categories automatically for your company We interview amazing people, companies, and solutions, that will help you 10X your bottom line savings and top line growth …
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How I Built a 7-Figure Passive Income from One Model (You Can Do $3K/Month in 90 Days)
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25:38Thinking $3,000/month in actual passive income sounds like more online hype...? Yeah, I get the skepticism... but this video breaks down exactly how payment processing creates real recurring revenue, step-by-step, focusing on a simple model most overlook (hello, cash discounting 😉). Forget the typical side hustle grind; learn the non-salesy way to …
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Stock voting rights and fund settlement for buying stocks. By Spencer Hurst of MercuryVote
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59:15Spencer Hurst, Founder of MercuryVote in this episode explains how stock voting rights operate, how they can be bought and sold (rented) and how the funds flow when a stock or a share of a mutual fund is purchased. Brace yourselves for a deep dive into the confusing space of STONKS. Spencer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerhhurst/ Mer…
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Payment Processing for Beginners- The Exact Path I’d Follow to Go from Zero to Profit
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19:01💳 If I had to start over, here’s exactly how I’d build a profitable payment processing business—from zero. It starts with knowing the industry, leveraging your personal network, and becoming a connector—not a salesperson. Forget cold calls. What works is strategy, trust, and white-glove service that turns clients into loyal referral machines. 🚀 Rea…
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079: Local Love: Travelers are Shifting Toward Unique, Family-Owned Stays
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37:01The quiet luxury trend that took off in 2024, where travelers sought more meaningful and authentic experiences, is shifting in 2025. This year, guests are choosing family-owned lodging for the warmth, connection, and comfort it offers. Family-owned, independent properties are in a perfect position to meet this demand by creating stays that feel lik…
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What Are the Biggest Challenges Faced by Restaurants in Canada Today?
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35:51Rising costs, labour shortages, sustainability, and yes, tariffs, these are just a few of the challenges facing the food service industry in Canada. What is being done about it? Al sits down with Max Roy, VP of Federal and Quebec at Restaurants Canada to talk about it. Also, we all know how important trust is in business, but how do you measure tru…
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How to Position Yourself as a Payment Processing Expert (And Attract High-Value Clients)
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13:54Want to become the go-to expert in payment processing? It’s not about skill—it’s about visibility. Too many professionals stay behind the scenes, struggling to attract new business. The secret? Positioning yourself as an authority. In this video, I break down 5 powerful steps to help you stand out, build trust, and dominate your niche. From providi…
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How to Make Money in Payment Processing – The Untapped Goldmine for Huge Profits!
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13:17Want to build real passive income? 💳 Payment processing is the hidden gem nobody talks about—but it can be life-changing. Every time a business processes a credit card, you get paid. Set up accounts, earn residuals, and even sell your portfolio for a massive lump sum. No inventory, no headaches—just scalable, repeatable income. Stop chasing shiny o…
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Credit Unions explained. By Wesley Walton
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46:10Wesley Walton - CEO of Glendale Area Schools Credit Union [GASCU] in this episode takes a deep dive into the structure and operations of credit unions. GASCU's website: https://gascu.org/ Our substack: https://aftfinance.substack.com/ Our website: https://www.aft.finance/ How do credit unions make decisions, what are the key differences between com…
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Turn 1 Relationship Into Millions - The Simple Strategy I Used, Even Without Connections!
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17:10One introduction. One conversation. One week in New Orleans. That’s all it took to turn a casual family gathering into $10K per month in passive income—without a single pitch. No sales tactics, no hard closes—just genuine relationships, adding value, and letting trust do the work. This is the power of strategic networking. By the end of this video,…
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5 Ways Schools Fail to Teach Financial Freedom
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12:41Everything you learned about success is keeping you broke. 🚨 Schools were designed to create employees, not entrepreneurs. They teach you to trade time for money, fear failure, and depend on a paycheck. But if you want financial freedom? You have to UNLEARN the system and build wealth on YOUR terms. 💰 🚀 Ready to build REAL relationships and a stead…
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The Science of Networking- How Strategic Relationships Can Scale Your Payment Processing Business
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11:01Most people think networking is about collecting business cards and cold messaging strangers, but that’s the fastest way to get ignored. In this video, I’m going to show you how to build strategic partnerships that bring you consistent clients—without the grind. 🚀 Want to start building real passive income? 💰 Join my completely free private communi…
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The Emotional Rollercoaster of Landing Your First Client—And Why It’s Worth It
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16:18Most people think landing your first client is about cold calling and grinding, but that is the fastest way to burnout. In this video, I'm going to show you how to land your first client through people you already know! 🚀 Ready to build REAL relationships and a steady stream of clients? 💪 Join my completely free private community, where I share the…
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What I’d Tell My 20-Year-Old Self About Business, Money, and Resilience
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15:04🚀 Ready to avoid years of struggle and build real wealth? Join my completely free private community, where I share the exact strategies I used to build my business after learning these 3 critical mistakes - no cost, no catch. 👉 Join here: https://www.profitfrompayments.com 💰 Why? Because financial freedom isn’t about luck - it’s about learning from…
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How does Card processing work? With Marshall Greenwald, Founder of Ionia
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38:04Marshall Greenwald, the Founder of Ionia in this episode digs deep into the souls (backend) of card processing. Marshall's LinkedIn for those who don't know how to use hyperlinks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshall-greenwald-9480351/ Ionia's website: https://www.ioniapay.com/ AFT's Substack: https://aftfinance.substack.com/ AFT's website: https:/…
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078: Increase Margins Through Direct Bookings
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42:39For independent lodging operators, direct bookings are the ultimate goal. Yet, many struggle with optimizing their online presence to achieve this. Tarun Goyal, Founder & CEO of Simplotel, discusses how their Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions are helping over 3,000 hotels worldwide improve their booking processes and maximize direct reservatio…
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3 Jobs, 1 Big Realization: Why I Stopped Trading Time for Money
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12:52I’ve worked at Dunkin’ Donuts, a gas station, and a video store, each one came with hard-earned lessons. From managing cash to mastering customer service, those experiences shaped me as an entrepreneur. But the biggest takeaway? Learning that working harder doesn’t always mean earning smarter. In this episode, I’m sharing the 4 biggest lessons I to…
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How Are Canadian Grocers Responding To The Tariff Threats And The Growing ‘Buy Canadian’ Movement?
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30:58It’s March, and the #1 topic on the minds of most Canadians is tariffs. How will this affect purchasing decisions moving forward? Al welcomes Gary Sands, Senior VP @ Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) to the podcast. They talk about how independent Canadian grocers are already preparing for the imminent tariffs and what this could me…
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The Future of Payment Processing Sales – How to Attract Clients Instead of Chasing Them
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13:04🚀 Selling Is Dead. Here’s How to Attract Clients Instead. Cold pitching? Outdated. Chasing leads? Exhausting. In 2025, trust wins over tactics...and the people who understand The 'Who Economy' will dominate. I built my payment processing business by attracting the right clients, not chasing them...and I’m breaking down exactly how you can do the sa…
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(PART 2/2) Why Most People Fail at Building Wealth and How You Can Succeed
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10:41Why do most people fail at building wealth? The truth is, financial freedom isn’t about working harder, it’s about working smarter. 🚀 In Part 2, we break down the biggest mistakes people make when trying to escape the 9-5 grind and how you can succeed with a proven passive income strategy. If you’re tired of the endless hustle and looking for a rea…
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(PART 1/2) Why Most People Fail at Building Wealth and How You Can Succeed
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19:44The Profit From Payments Podcast helps aspiring entrepreneurs build passive income through payment processing. Hosted by Mickael Gibrael, a 7-figure entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience, this podcast delivers real strategies, success stories, and insider secrets to help you break free from the 9-5 grind. ----- 🚀 Want to start building real pas…
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077: What to Do (and Not Do) Marketing-Wise When Selling a Property
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41:19Many owners dream of selling their properties for maximum value down the line. While operational efficiency is key, one critical aspect is often overlooked -- marketing. Chris Kelly, a seasoned consultant at White Stone Brokers, shares invaluable insights on why regularly auditing and optimizing marketing strategies is essential. Not only can this …
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(PART2/2) How to Launch a Payment Processing Business in 1 Week (With No Experience)
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11:06The Profit From Payments Podcast helps aspiring entrepreneurs build passive income through payment processing. Hosted by Mickael Gibrael, a 7-figure entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience, this podcast delivers real strategies, success stories, and insider secrets to help you break free from the 9-5 grind. ----- 🚀 Want to start building real pas…
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(PART 1/2) How to Launch a Payment Processing Business in 1 Week (With No Experience)
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21:09The Profit From Payments Podcast helps aspiring entrepreneurs build passive income through payment processing. Hosted by Mickael Gibrael, a 7-figure entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience, this podcast delivers real strategies, success stories, and insider secrets to help you break free from the 9-5 grind. --- 🚀 Want to start building real passi…
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Was The Tax Holiday In Canada Worth It For Canadian Businesses?
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8:46This month, Al welcomes back Sean McCormick, VP Business Development at Moneris Data Services to talk about consumer spending data in the first half of the tax holiday in Canada. Was it worth it for Canadians? Obviously every bit of savings helps. But what about Canadian Businesses? Did it change anyone’s shopping behaviour? Listen now to find out.…
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076: Louisville Awaits: A Sneak Peek at the 2025 ALP Conference with Sarah Gazi, CEO
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28:23What do the Kentucky Derby, hand-crafted bourbon, southern charm, a vibrant culture of arts, cuisine, and independent lodging all have in common? Louisville, Kentucky -- the host city of the 2025 ALP Conference & Marketplace taking place March 24–27. Sarah Gazi, ALP CEO, provides a preview of what to expect at this year’s conference, which will hos…
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What Was The Busiest Shopping Day This Past Holiday Season?
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10:02In the first episode of 2025, Allan welcomes back Sean McCormick, VP of Business Development at Moneris' Data Services, to discuss holiday spending trends from 2024 and their implications for 2025. They touch on the significance of Black Friday sales, regional differences in consumer spending, and predictions for economic recovery. Subscribe now! I…
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075: Peeling Back the Layers for Better Marketing Decisions
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42:49Centralized online marketing tools are increasingly essential for independent lodging professionals, allowing innkeepers to focus more on their daily operations. Data Bing consolidates all marketing efforts and provides robust insights to make better decisions that drive more bookings. Matt Cooke, CEO of Data Bing, shares how this solution can opti…
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How to save 20%+ on credit card processing fees
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21:20Welcome to The Spend Advantage™ Podcast by Varisource, the competitive advantage for your spend. Get access to discounts, rebates, benchmark and renewal savings for 100+ spend categories automatically for your company We interview amazing people, companies, and solutions, that will help you 10X your bottom line savings and top line growth for your …
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How Ronald McDonald House Is Helping Canadian Families Heal
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23:50In this episode, Kate Horton, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC), pays Al a visit to discuss the organization's mission to support families with critically ill children. She shares insights into the history and impact of RMHC, including the challenges faced by families and their need for support. Kate also highlights…
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074: Protecting Transactions: Essential Payment and Cybersecurity Practices for Credit Card Processing
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43:56Data breaches and cyberattacks are growing challenges for the independent lodging sector, highlighting the need for property owners to safeguard their data. The right payment processing solutions can help innkeepers save money, streamline operations, and protect sensitive information. Wynn Salisch, Founder of Casablanca Payments, shares insights on…
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How To Bridge The Cashless Gap In In-Person Charitable Giving
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29:04One of the victims of moving to a more cashless society in the past has been charitable organizations that rely on people’s generosity during in-person donation opportunities. There are many people who simply just don’t like carrying cash with them. For the past few years, we’ve been following the progress of Canadian startup tiptap as they’ve grow…
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073: Coming to Iowa: MWInns 2024 Conference & Trade Show Preview with Kerri Thiel and Randy Bangs
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34:59As the newly rebranded Midwest Association of Independent Inns (MWInns) continues to expand in the region and provide marketing value for its members, the organization is about to kick off its annual conference. Taking place December 3rd to 5th in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the Midwest Association of Independent Inns Conference & Trade Show will gather ind…
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Welcome to The Spend Advantage™ Podcast by Varisource, the competitive advantage for your spend. Get access to discounts, rebates, benchmark and renewal savings for 100+ spend categories automatically for your company We interview amazing people, companies, and solutions, that will help you 10X your bottom line savings and top line growth for your …
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072: Perseverance in Action: From Navigating Cease-and-Desist Orders to Successful Urban Property
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32:35In 2004, when Julie McAferty and her husband Blayne purchased a 1920s-era home in Seattle, WA they did not anticipate the obstacles that they would encounter. From facing cease-and-desist orders to navigating changes in local laws, their perseverance and advocacy for the lodging industry were key to their triumphs. Overcoming these obstacles early …
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071: Simplify, Connect, Grow: One B&B Owner’s Secret to Success
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38:09The challenges of independent lodging professionals can be overwhelming. Sometimes innkeepers need to be reminded to simplify their approach and connect more effectively with guests in order to grow. Jan Smith, owner of Maple Cove Bed & Breakfast and the August House, shares how she has transformed her business by improving the experience of her gu…
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How To Successfully Apply For A Business Grant
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24:10Over the past few months we’ve talked a lot about grants and programs, both from the government and corporations, but how do you apply for these grants? This month, Al speaks with “Grant Angel” Stephanie Sang, Founder at Granted Consulting. As her nickname implies, Stephanie knows all about grants and shares her expertise with us. Also in this epis…
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How to recover revenue on payment errors to vendors
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43:12Welcome to The Spend Advantage™ Podcast by Varisource, the competitive advantage for your spend. Get access to discounts, rebates, benchmark and renewal savings for 100+ spend categories automatically for your company We interview amazing people, companies, and solutions, that will help you 10X your bottom line savings and top line growth for your …
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How To Better Align Your Brick and Mortar Store With Your Online Store
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33:23What came first? Your brick and mortar business or your ecommerce business? Whichever one you chose, one thing is almost certain, if you have a brick and mortar location, you most likely have a way to sell your product or service online as well. You may have noticed some challenges with keeping both channels synchronised, whether its with inventory…
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070: Protect Your Lodging Business - Insurance Essentials
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44:59In today’s uncertain world, the need for lodging insurance has become more critical for property owners. Though, lodging insurance is not always black and white. There are many often-unknown liabilities to consider. Thankfully, Mitch Pies of the Mitchell J. Pies Insurance Agency, which is part of Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality, can provide the ri…
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069: Top Strategies to Boost Your Property's Value
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49:34Whether you just bought a property or are looking to sell one, innkeepers should always focus on enhancing the value of their properties. Enhancing value is a critical component of any business strategy for independent lodging owners – and it is a continual process, as highlighted by Marilyn Bushnell and Chuck Anderson of Marilyn Bushnell & Associa…
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What Are Examples of Corporate Support For Small Business In Canada?
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26:19We’ve taken a look at government support for small business in Canada, but what about corporate support? Al is visited by Gerardo Welter, Vice President – Marketing & Business Insights Canada and Latin America at American Express. They talk about Amex’s Shop Small campaign, and they also share some promising trends for shopping small in Canada base…
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How to Find The Right Government Programs To Assist Your Business
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16:12As an entrepreneur in this country you may not be aware of all the help available to your business, and frankly, who has time to research? In this special bonus episode of Just Good Business we do the work for you. James Hicks, President and CEO of Moneris has a sit-down with the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Federal Minister of Small Business to talk …
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Al meets with 4 members of Team Moneris. All of them have represented Canada in international competition, all of them elite athletes, and all of them are part of Moneris’ sales team. What is it about sales that attracted them to a career in sales? What is it about their pursuit of athletic excellence that makes them good sales professionals? How c…
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068: Richard Aday, CEO of ThinkReservations
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46:20ThinkReservations, led by CEO Richard Aday, acquired Acorn Marketing in April 2024, and proceeded to launch its latest major offering, ThinkWeb, soon thereafter. Making a major acquisition and launching a new product around the same time required strong leadership to help ensure its success. Richard discusses the Acorn acquisition, ThinkWeb launch,…
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067: State/Regional Spotlight: Midwest Association of Independent Inns
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44:28For state independent lodging associations to thrive, there’s a need to be nimble and continually provide value to their members. The Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association recently rebranded itself as the Midwest Association of Independent Inns (MWInns) to expand its market to 13 Midwest states. MWInns also focuses more on marketing the region and …
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