Colliers Talks

“A unique food and beverage collaboration” 

This is the phrase Barocco Coffee President Bruno Colozza used to describe Barocco X Nino, a café in Toronto’s Dufferin Grove neighbourhood offering “a full coffee bar experience with a complementary food-hall style offering”.  A product of a partnership between Barocco Coffee and bakery and trattoria Nino D’Aversa, this neighbourhood gem had been in operation a mere five months when the pandemic hit. In this podcast, Bruno talks about how the Barocco X Nino concept was brewed, as well as how this tasty destination had to pivot and remix its approach and offerings in light of COVID-19, from findings new ways grow the business, to changing its menu and merchandise. Bruno likewise touches on the “silver lining” amidst the challenges, including partnering with other local vendors and artisans, a move that has resulted in a coming together, not just of delectable foods and flavours, but of the business community. 

Madeleine Nicholls, along with Stephen Moscovich, speaks with top Canadian restaurateurs Jeff Fuller, Michael Doyle and David Hawksworth on shifts they made, strategies they used and innovations they concocted in the last year, not just to navigate the pandemic, but to help the community. Pivoting from managing staff to boxing up food. Offering delivery and pick-up options. Partnering with the Food Bank to serve those in need. These culinary masters dish about their priorities and experiences through COVID-19 and the learnings they can apply moving forward. 

In this episode of Colliers Talks Industrial, Nick Gaganiaras and Erik Valiquette talk about blockchain: 

• The actual definition of this technology 
• Blockchain applications and proven benefits to the supply chain  
• How blockchain “shines” in a network environment 
• Potential disruptions to industrial real estate as a result of blockchain implementation 

And more. 

In this episode of Colliers Talks Industrial, Nick Gaganiaras and Mark Hansler discuss automation in the industrial sector, covering topics including: 

• The effect of the pandemic on available labour 
• How the pandemic has accelerated the warehouse and supply chain industry’s adoption and implementation of automation technology 
• Important factors for businesses to consider when making the shift to automation 
• Potential buy-in challenges companies may face when introducing new technology in the warehouse 
• Trends and practices that have emerged to meet shifting consumer habits 

And more. 

Competing in a singular arduous Ironman Triathlon is a triumphant achievement. Racing in 99, all after the age of 46, is a feat many could not physically or mentally envision. 

In this podcast, Madeleine Nicholls, Managing Director of Colliers’ Brokerage group in Greater Toronto, speaks with Elizabeth Model, CEO of the Downtown Surrey Business Improvement Association (BIA), who has competed 99 Ironman races around the world while being a leader in her own community.

Elizabeth reflects on the importance of setting goals, being kind to yourself and continually looking for ways to top up your life. Elizabeth and Madeleine also discuss how framing your mindset can help you achieve both your personal and professional goals.

On her third day with the company, he came up to her to say he had a project for them to collaborate on. Eleven years later, she says, “What better promoter, the champion could I have a conversation with, about diversity and inclusion?” 

In this podcast, Arlene Dedier and Graeme Young have a candid, impactful dialogue on this important subject, covering a range of topics, including Arlene’s experience as a Black professional, within Colliers and outside; the influencers and mentors in her career who have both shaped and shifted her perspective; how the working environment has changed in the last decade; ways to make teams and organizations more diverse and inclusive, and the benefits of doing so; as well as advice on challenging and conquering bias – both others’ and your own.  

In this episode of Colliers Talks Industrial, Nick Gaganiaras and Tom Napier talk about one of the most important yet least discussed spaces within the distribution centre, the dock, and how automation and technology are helping to transform the “good old pack station”.

In this episode of Colliers Talks Industrial, Nick Gaganiaras and Patricia Scherer discuss the importance and benefits of diversity in the supply chain, covering the following topics: career progression and mentorship; women leading teams in this male-dominated industry; changing established perceptions of the supply chain sector; encouraging women to consider a career in the supply chain space; and the impact of culture in the distribution centre.   

In this episode of Colliers Talks Industrial, Nick Gaganiaras and Chris Jarvis discuss leveraging technology in the traditional third-party logistics (3PL) space to innovate the industry and transform the consumer experience so that the customer comes first. 

In this episode of Colliers Talks tackle the growing need to reduce horizontal travel within the warehouse as the size of industrial facilities increases. Whether a business specializes in picking and packing or manufacturing, whether it uses forklifts or conveying technology, it is more important than ever to efficiently move material and people within vast spaces.