An in-depth exploration of past recessions and economic cycles, designed to understand how we can better navigate recessions today and tomorrow.
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Family office leader, Luke Hansen-MacDonald, explores lessons, strategies and stories from the world of family business.
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The BLD Financial Podcast
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Want to do more with your money? Then welcome to the More Money Podcast! Canadian money expert, speaker, Accredited Financial Counsellor Canada®, author and podcast host Jessica Moorhouse is here to guide you on your personal finance journey and share the stories, expertise, and wisdom from top money and business experts, entrepreneurs, authors, and content creators to help simplify and demystify the "complex" world of money. On top of learning practical tools you can use in your financial l ...
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Are you wondering whether your financial plan is going to lead to that wealthy Canadian lifestyle you envision for your future? Over the last 5 years, former mathematics teachers and serial entrepreneurs Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr have been implementing alternative wealth building and income tax strategies that have allowed them to transition from high net income to high net worth. Now, they seek to share these Canadian Wealth Secrets to empower the creation of a financial future that allows yo ...
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Daniel Foch: Opportunities & Risks of Canadian Real Estate in 2025
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39:43Daniel Foch is the co-host of the Canadian Real Estate Investor podcast and Chief Real Estate Officer for Valery Real Estate. Daniel shares his view of where there are opportunities and risks in the Canadian real estate market. He discusses how he believes the government can incentivize home building. Lastly, he shares his experience working in his…
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Navigating Canadian Real Estate with Investors Nick Hill and Daniel Foch
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57:03What’s holding Canadian real estate investors back from taking action — and how can creative financing unlock deals in today’s tough market? With rising rates, tighter lending, and uncertain prices, it can feel impossible to break into or scale in Canadian real estate. In this episode, we’re joined by Nick Hill and Daniel Foch, hosts of the Canadia…
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When to Fund the RRSP Over Using the Smith Maneuver - A Blueprint for Canadian Business Owners
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24:37Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call here Are you a Canadian business owner wondering whether to keep investing through your corporation, maximize your RRSP, or leverage the Smith Maneuver — and how each choice could impact your lon…
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From the Archives: Relistening to John David Mann Explain What The Latter Factor Really Means
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44:21It's not about the latte! Most people (and money experts) misunderstand the true meaning of the latte factor, so who better to ask what it really means than co-author of The Latte Factor John David Mann. In this re-listen episode, we discussed what it was like writing this narrative-style personal finance book with bestselling author David Bach (Th…
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Think You're Diversified? The Risk Hiding in Your Canadian Portfolio
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31:13Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call here Are you unknowingly putting your investments or your Canadian portfolio at risk by focusing too narrowly on familiar markets? Many investors, especially in Canada, believe they're achieving …
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How to Build Wealth as a Teenager - Author of Making Bank, Shannon Lee Simmons
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59:20Knowing what we know now about money, I bet most of us would do things differently if we could go back in time. Although time machines don't exist, at least there's Shannon Lee Simmons' new book Making Bank: Money Skills for Real Life which was written specifically for teenagers so they can not only avoid repeating the same money mistakes we made, …
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How Fast Can I Access Leverage? Utilizing The Cash Value From Whole Life Insurance
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14:04Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call here How soon can you actually use your high early cash value participating whole life insurance policy to invest? Days, months or YEARS? If you’re an ambitious real estate investor or incorporat…
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The Hidden Cost of Passive Income (And How to Fix It): A Canadian Business Owner Case Study
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31:46Are your passive income investments growing your wealth—or growing your tax bill? It's easy to think that getting started is the hardest part of building wealth. But what happens after you've begun? For many investors—especially Canadian business owners balancing personal and corporate assets—the next steps are the most financially impactful. How d…
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From the Archives: Relistening to Ben Felix Share How to Be a Common Sense Investor
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41:50This episode was incredibly relevant back in 2020 (and this originally aired before Covid and the crash!), and it's still just as relevant with the current economic situation we find ourselves today. If you want to know what to do with your investments from a true professional and expert in the field, Ben Felix, who is not only a CFP, CFA and CIM, …
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When NOT to Do The Smith Maneuver - A Case Study Exposing a Common Tax Trap
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29:04Is the Smith Maneuver really the smartest move for the extra money you have sitting around? What about for a corporation’s retained earnings? If you're an incorporated business owner in Canada, you've likely heard the hype around using the Smith Maneuver to make your mortgage tax-deductible and accelerate your investments. But what if tapping into …
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From the Archives: Relistening to Ken Okoroafor Talk About Finding Your Financial Joy
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44:00Want to know how to find your financial joy? Because at the end of the day, money is just a tool. It's not the end goal. But joy, peace and happiness certainly are and money can help you fulfill that. In this relisten episode, Ken Okoroafor, founder of The Humble Penny and now a best-selling author of Financial Joy: Banish Debt, Grow Your Money and…
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The Million Dollar Mistake Most Canadians Are Making Part 3 | Smith Maneuver Edition
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23:05Are you making the million-dollar mistake most Canadians don't realize until it's too late? If you're laser-focused on crushing your mortgage as fast as possible, it might feel like the smartest move — but what if that strategy is silently costing you hundreds of thousands in long-term wealth? In this episode, Jon Orr and Kyle Pearce break down the…
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Ron Diamond: Why Most Family Offices Shouldn’t Exist
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36:17Ron Diamond is the founder of Diamond Wealth, a syndicate of 100 family offices. He shares his perspective of why many family offices should not exist, common risks they fall into, and how the transition of wealth from Baby Boomers is disrupting the capital markets. Ron delves into his entrepreneurial journey and how he built trust with family offi…
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The Million Dollar Mistake Most Canadians Are Making Part 2 | Pay Off Your Mortgage? A Case Study
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37:07Is it smarter to pay off your mortgage fast—or start investing now? Many Canadians instinctively rush to pay off their mortgage early, thinking it’s the safest financial move. But what if that strategy is actually costing you long-term wealth? In this episode, Jon Orr and Kyle Pearce unpack a common—and costly—mistake: letting equity sit idle in yo…
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From the Archives: Relistening to Danielle Town Explain Value Investing
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46:06Where do you even start with investing? This was the question Danielle Town had when she realized she needed to grow her money and find a path to financial independence because her job as a lawyer was leading her to full-on burnout. Cut to her going on a learning journey with her dad, a well-known motivational speaker, author and hedge fund manager…
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How Much Kevin O'Leary Says You Need to Retire — And What Would He Invest In?
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19:22Think you're saving enough for your Canadian retirement — or are you just chasing returns while missing the wealth-building moves that Canadians like Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary swear by? For many aspiring high-net-worth Canadians and incorporated business owners, the drive to grow wealth often leads to chasing the next hot stock or investment trend…
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Why More Learning Won't Grow Your Wealth (And What To Do Instead for Financial Freedom)
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24:40Is your constant desire for continued learning actually holding you back from financial freedom? It’s possible that your are stuck in a cycle of constant learning without real progress—and you jump from strategy to strategy without giving anything time to work—this episode is for you. Many wealth journey and F.I.R.E seekers fall into the trap of ch…
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From the Archives: Relistening to Mike Drak Discuss Victory Lap Retirement
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42:27We spend most of our lives saving for retirement, but when we get there... what's next? In this episode originally released in 2019, I interview Mike Drak, author of retirement books like Victory Lap Retirement and Retirement - Heaven or Hell?, all about how to find your purpose in your retirement years, what it means to have a second career in ret…
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The Safest Retirement Plan in Canada? A Zero-Risk Solution To Cover 100% of Your Lifestyle Needs (And Leave Millions to Your Estate)
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36:32Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call here. What if you could fund your Canadian retirement with zero volatility, zero fear, and still leave millions behind—without ever investing in any risk-on assets like the stock market, real est…
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Glen Creaser: Tech Entrepreneur Disrupts Seafood Business
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45:20Glen Creaser is a serial entrepreneur who sold his first tech company 2 years out of university. His new venture, Larry’s Catch, mixes his experience in tech with his family’s legacy in seafood to create a disruptive direct-to-consumer model. Glen shares his strategy and how his family’s history in the fishing industry influenced his approach. http…
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From the Archives: Relistening to Simone Stolzoff Explain Why You Don’t Have to Love Your Job
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42:13The saying "Find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life" is quite honestly a lie. Even if you find your passion and are doing a job you love, it's still a job. And sometimes it's not fun. Take it from me! I love working for myself, but it's still work. Not only that, I know so many people who have passions outside of work, and th…
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Hope Is Not A Financial Retirement Strategy: The Silent Threat Limiting Your Portfolio’s Growth
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38:48Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call here. Are you making smart financial decisions—or just hopeful ones based on optimism bias? In this episode of the Canadian Wealth Secrets podcast, Kyle Pearce sits down with John De Goey—veteran…
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The Art of Being a Good Boss - Author of You're the Boss and CEO Coach, Sabina Nawaz
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51:01I'm sure I'm not the only one who has had one or two terrible bosses during their career. And I remember thinking "If I had the chance, I would do everything differently." But how do you become a good boss when you finally get the opportunity and avoid repeating their mistakes? That's what I discuss in this episode with CEO coach and author of You'…
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How Appraisers ACTUALLY Calculate Multifamily Property Values ft. Graham Morrison Ep. 09
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44:07Ever wonder what factors real estate appraisers utilize when calculating the value of a multifamily property? In the ninth episode of the BLD Financial Podcast, we sit down with Graham Morrison, Principal, Senior Director, Valuation & Advisory Services at Avison Young, to talk about the key factors driving multifamily real estate valuations in the …
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How To Reset Your Financial Plan and Know When it’s Time For A Change
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18:07Are you feeling stuck in your financial journey—like no matter what you do, you’re spinning your wheels without making real progress or you’re unsure that your plan is the right plan? If your financial situation isn’t where you want it to be, it’s not because of bad luck—it’s because the system you’ve built around your money is delivering exactly w…
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See More, Spend Less: The Financial Benefits of RV Travel - President of Go RVing Canada, Christopher Mahony
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37:26With everything that's going on between Canada and the U.S., a lot of us Canadians are rethinking our travel plans by staying on this side of the border to not only save money but to support our own economy. And one of the best ways to see our beautiful country is by travelling by RV. For this episode, I talk to Christopher Mahony, president of Go …
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How Much Doubt Will Cost You In Retirement?
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23:40Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call here. Have you ever second-guessed your financial strategy, wondering if you're making the right moves for long-term wealth? Doubt is a natural part of financial decision-making, especially as yo…
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What's Really Going on with Real Estate Canada - Co-Hosts of The Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast, Daniel Foch and Nick Hill
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55:54I rarely have guests on the show to talk about real estate, especially real estate investing, since there are so many sharks out there trying to sell some get-rich-quick scheme or there are just so many other real estate-specific podcasts already out there. But when I had the chance to meet Daniel Foch and Nick Hill at an event recently, I knew I h…
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Don’t Get Tricked Into This Common Canadian Wealth Building Misstep
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18:04Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call here. What if the strategy you thought would accelerate your Canadian Wealth building journey was actually slowing it down? Many people are drawn to the idea of leveraging financial assets to bui…
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Empire of Chocolate: The Ferrero Family Story with Luca Cottini
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54:05Ferrero created some of the world's most beloved brands, including Nutella, Kinder Eggs, and Tic Tacs. In this episode, we explore how 2nd gen leader Michele Ferrero’s visionary leadership transformed Ferrero into a global powerhouse. Professor and author Luca Cottini joins us to discuss the unique culture and entrepreneurial genius that defined Fe…
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From the Archives: Relistening to Paulette Perhach Explain Why We All Need a F*** Off Fund
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37:56Freedom fund, f*** off fund, no matter what you want to call it, we all need an escape plan from a bad job, bad relationship, or just bad situation that involves having a stack of cash in the bank in case we need to leave. I discussed this and more with Paulette Perhach, who coined the term "f*** off fund" in an article she wrote which subsequently…
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The Real Reason Most Millionaires Stay Rich (It’s NOT What You Think!)
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20:56Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call here. Are you constantly searching for the "perfect" investment opportunity, hoping it’ll be the key to building wealth? What if the real secret to financial success lies not in finding the next …
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Healing from Your Childhood Money Trauma - Business Coach and Money Story Featured in Everything but Money, Brian Rump
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53:31This was such a special episode to record. I've been talking with Brian Rump online over email and DMs for years as he's been a longtime podcast listener. When I did a call out in 2023 for money stories I could feature in my book Everything but Money, he volunteered and his story ended up being one that impacted readers the most. When my book came …
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How to Turn Your Fixed Income Assets Into a Tax Efficient Canadian Wealth Building Machine
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26:59Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here What if you could unlock more cash flow from your business without taking a bigger salary or dividend hit—while also ensuring your estate planning is airtight for the next generation? Many Canadian incorporated …
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From the Archives: Relistening to Keisha Blair and Her Story of Financial Resilience in the Face of Loss
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38:58Life can be unexpected, but no matter what, it's important to be prepared in case the unexpected happens. That was one of the key messages Keisha Blair shared with me in our podcast interview and her award-winning book Holistic Wealth. Soon after giving birth to her second child, her husband fell ill and within the span of 24 hours, Keisha became a…
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Why This Asset is the Core of Safe and Flexible Wealth Building Strategies
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31:05Are you missing out on one of the most powerful financial tools available to Canadian investors and business owners? Many dismiss whole life insurance as just another expense, but what if it could actually be the foundation of your wealth-building strategy? If you've ever wondered how to build wealth while maintaining flexibility and security, this…
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How to Rewrite Your Money Story So You Can Live an Abundant Life - Author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money, Shannah Game
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50:56Is your money story holding you back? And are there other forces at play preventing you from achieving a sense of financial well-being and peace? I know so as does my guest Shannah Game, a Certified Financial Planner, Certified Trauma of Money Specialist, host of the Everyone's Talking Money podcast, and author of the new book Unraveling Your Relat…
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