In this captivating episode of The Freemium Podcast, Curtis chats with Kevin Demers, owner of the Coldroom Bar and El Pequeño Bar in Montreal. They delve into the challenges faced by bars with no bank support, memorable celebrity visits, and how Kevin empowers key employees to become owners in his successful establishments.

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In this episode of The Freemium Podcast, Curtis speaks with Maxime Poulin, executive VP at Groupe Ostiguy & Gendron Insurance, about mergers, acquisitions, and integrating businesses. They discuss the benefits and risks of acquiring a business, as well as best practices for integrating new teams and cultures.

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In episode 14 of The Freemium Podcast, Curtis talks with Michael Noik, President of Groupe Centura and Chartered Mortgage Broker. They discuss a range of topics including banks buying up houses, mortgages in USA vs Canada, real estate during the pandemic, AI in banking, and more.

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In episode 13 of The Freemium Podcast, Curtis interviews Anthony Boccardi, the successful entrepreneur behind Aupale Vodka. Tune in as we explore Anthony's journey of starting a business from scratch, the challenges of breaking into the crowded spirits market, and his top tips for building a profitable and sustainable business.

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In Episode 12 of The Freemium Podcast, we chat with Montreal-based YouTuber, Adam Caplan, about content creation and combat sports. Join us as we discuss getting started in content creation, fighter pay in combat sports, and tips from Gary Vaynerchuk. Don't miss out on valuable insights for content creators and combat sports enthusiasts. Tune in now!

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In episode 11 of The Freemium Podcast, we chat with Mitch Langlois, Recruiter at Aerotek, a leading provider of manufacturing, robotics, and automation solutions. We dive into the world of sales, discussing the best sales stories and strategies for cold calling, as well as the current state of the labour market and how it's impacting recruitment and employee retention. From GDP growth to population and immigration, we explore the factors driving the current workforce landscape and offer tips for job seekers and employers alike. Tune in for valuable insights on sales tactics, work from home productivity, and more.

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In episode 10 of The Freemium Podcast, we chat with Joey Steben, a CPA Auditor and Head of Finance at Boundless Life. We discuss the importance of accounting in business, the role of forensic accounting, navigating the education system, and managing student debt. Plus, we get Joey's insights on office culture and entrepreneurship.

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In episode 9 of The Freemium Podcast, Curtis is chatting with Brent Pickrell of Montreal-based Westmount Florist about his career as a florist and how the company originally started. Plus, Curtis and Brent get into the topics of real estate opportunities in Canada, optimizing your business' website for SEO, their thoughts on the future of Chat GPT, and understanding Google Analytics and the digital marketing landscape.

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In episode 8 of The Freemium Podcast, Curtis chats with his father Gary Killen about his career in insurance, from how he got started in the industry, to eventually buying KBD Insurance. He shares tips for new brokers, building relationships with clients, developing managerial skills, and growing a company.

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In episode 7 of The Freemium Podcast, Curtis chats with co-owner of Federal Steel Jamie Coveny about the growth of the company, the advantages and disadvantages of working with family, best practices to getting city permits when building, optimizing for e-commerce and retail, and more.

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