FL Consultant: Nick Moraitis, Tax Services

Union Lighting is a 3rd generation family business that has seen its share of evolution in its 100+ years of being in business. Bram & Darren Naimer share with us their focus on the customer as they brought together an array of complementary businesses in what they now call Carré Union.

Carmelo Marsala started as a student painter franchisee, and after developing his own paint solution, decided their growth was in becoming a Franchisor. He shares with us their experience on Dragons’ Den and how winning an International contest gave them the credibility to reach the next level of success.

Incubator environments have somewhat become the norm in Montreal, but TandemLaunch selects their projects quite differently. Helge Seetzen shares with us how they systematically reduce the risk of a tech startup investment and the support they offer to their entrepreneurs.

FL Consultant: Patrick Sullivan

A tech startup company may eventually lead to lots of glamour, but the road to get there is not easy. Mohannad El-Barachi of SweetIQ shares with us the harsh realities of the early stages and the opportunity they received from an unlikely incubator.

FL Consultant: Kevin Ammerman, IT Consulting Services

The level of service and pride Entrepreneurs have is usually quite high, and Andre Wojtczak of Garage Outfitters is no exception. He will share with us the lesson he learned about the correlation between always saying yes and the quality and service one can provide.

FL Consultant: Nick Moraitis, Tax Services

These kids’ formal wear stores on St. Hubert Street have constant foot traffic, but when Jason Ayoub of JuniorKids added a destination store in Laval, his marketing strategy expanded to the Internet as he quickly realized the power of social media.

FL Consultant: Ernie Furt, Tax Services

The construction industry in Quebec has come under a lot of fire over the years. Roberto and Luciano Catalogna will share with us their views on the changes in this industry and their 2nd generation business strategy which is all about diversification.

FL Consultant: Micheline Maillet, HR Consulting Services

Digital marketing requires sophisticated technology and a creative mind to make magic. Awane Jones and Ricardo Poupada share with us why they remain in Montreal and how they continuously foster a culture of innovation.

FL Consultant: Patrick Sullivan, Restructuring & Insolvency

An entrepreneur’s A-HA moment can happen at the most unexpected times. Suzanne Sendel of Ronit Furst Canada shares with us the timing of her A-Ha moment and how it compelled her to leave her well-paying job and begin distributing hand-painted eyewear frames.

FL Consultant: Ernie Furt, Tax Services

The investment markets may be turbulent at times but running an independent investment firm also has its challenges. Sebastian Cardarelli and Philippe Hynes of Tonus Capital Inc. will share their story of partner buyout and years without pay before their formula for success paid off.