Table Talk with ABFI Host: Matt Knight, Executive Director of Alberta Business Family Institute Dive into the world of family businesses with "Table Talk with ABFI." Hosted by Matt Knight, this unscripted podcast spotlights Alberta's entrepreneurial families and we'll talk about many aspects including: -Origins & Evolution: Discover the foundation of family enterprises and their transformative journeys. -Personal Triumphs: Hear heartfelt stories of individual ambition and resilience. -Family ...
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From One to 14,000 Acres: Angela Santiago's Little Potato Journey
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1:01:25In this enlightening episode of ABFI Table Talk, host Matt Knight sits down with Angela Santiago, co-founder and CEO of the Little Potato Company, to explore her remarkable journey from a small family venture to a North American agricultural powerhouse. Angela shares the surprising origin story of how, fresh out of university and with no agricultur…
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Emotional Governance: Franco Lombardo's Journey from Financial Advisor to Family Business Coach
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45:55In this insightful episode of ABFI Table Talk, host Matt Knight speaks with Franco Lombardo, founder of Veritage, about his transformative journey from financial advisor to emotional governance coach for business families. Franco shares how an ABFI event many years ago sparked his interest in family businesses, leading him to discover that even fin…
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From Flood to Fire: The Miller Brothers' Journey of Disaster Recovery and Family Business
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45:54Join us for an engaging episode of ABFI Table Talk featuring Kevin and Jason Miller of ServiceMASTER Restore of Edmonton. When catastrophic events strike – from the Fort McMurray fires to the recent Jasper wildfires – these brothers lead and support a dynamic organization that scales from 100 to 1,400 employees virtually overnight to meet community…
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Risk, Innovation and the Best Dollar Ever Spent: George Cantalini's Cantiro Journey
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1:00:00Join us for a compelling episode of ABFI Table Talk featuring George Cantalini, President, CEO and Owner of Cantiro, formerly known as the Beaverbrook Group of Companies. In this episode, George shares his remarkable journey from a CA who "wasn't really cut out for accounting" to leading one of Western Canada's most innovative real estate enterpris…
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Building Legacy Through Innovation: Bill and Steven Knight on Family Business Evolution
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42:12Join us for an insightful episode of ABFI Table Talk featuring Bill and Steven Knight, the father-son duo behind Mosaic Home Services. They share their remarkable journey from running a successful demolition company to building a multi-brand home services franchise operation spanning from Halifax to Vancouver. In this episode, discover how Bill bui…
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Community, Culture and Growth: Teresa Spinelli and the Italian Centre Shop
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39:37Join us for an inspiring episode of ABFI Table Talk as we sit down with Teresa Spinelli of the Italian Centre Shop. In Episode 8, Teresa shares her remarkable journey of unexpectedly taking over the family business after losing her brother and father and her journey of transforming a single store founded in 1959 into a thriving community enterprise…
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Bridging Generations: Conversations for Successful Family Business Succession
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1:00:26Join us for a compelling episode of ABFI Table Talk as Matt Knight hosts a deep-dive discussion with three experts in family business succession and wealth transition: Tom Deans, best-selling author of "Every Family's Business," "Willing Wisdom," and "The Happy Inheritor"; Jane Halford, president of Halford Consulting specializing in governance and…
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Building Success: Rohit Gupta and the Story of Rohit Group
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52:39Join us for an inspiring episode of Table Talk as we sit down with Rohit Gupta, President and CEO of the Rohit Group. In Episode 6, Rohit shares his remarkable journey of stepping into the family business in 2002 and leading it to new heights. From beginning with 16 employees to a diversified enterprise of 260 team members, the Rohit Group has made…
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Windows to the Past and Future with the Sunners
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50:31Join us for a captivating episode of ABFI Table Talk as the Sunner family from Durabuilt Windows & Doors shares their personal and professional journey and how they built Durabuilt with grit, determination and passion. In Season 1, Episode 5, Joe, Harry, and Henny Sunner share their 29-year journey at Durabuilt and unpacking the layers of their exp…
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A New Chapter: Leading Cashco Financial into the Future with Tim Latimer & Lindsay Dodd
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56:46In episode 4, Matt Knight is joined by Tim Latimer, the founding visionary, and Lindsay Dodd, the first non-family CEO who is leading Cashco Financial into a new chapter. We discuss the transformative story of how Cashco has become a champion of financial inclusion and the remarkable leadership transition from founder to non-family CEO. Tim and Lin…
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Poppy Barley's Justine and Kendall Barber and their entrepreneurial journey
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48:36For episode 3 of Table Talk, Matt Knight is joined by Justine and Kendall Barber, founders and co-CEOs of Poppy Barley, a luxury fashion brand known for its sustainably and ethically made shoes and accessories, share their entrepreneurial journey. They discuss the inspiration behind the venture, the evolution of their brand from custom footwear to …
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VETS Group- Sean Rayner, President & CEO, and Erin Rayner, Marketing & Communications
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49:15On Episode 2, ABFI's Executive Director, Matt Knight, is joined by 4th generation leaders of VETS Group, Sean Rayner, President & CEO, and Erin Rayner, Marketing & Communications, who discuss the history of VETS and the Rayner family. VETS Group is a 102-year-old industrial ventilation and HVAC company based in Edmonton. Sean and Erin provide the c…
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Sarah Baptist, President and CEO of ArrKann Trailer & RV
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43:56On EP1, ABFI's Executive Director, Matt Knight, is joined by Sarah Baptist, 2nd generation President and CEO of ArrKann Trailer & RV. In this episode, Sarah discusses the history of ArrKann, which began as a family-owned hardware store. She shares her professional journey and how she joined the family business and eventually took over as leader. Sa…
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TABLE TALK with ABFI- a new and exciting podcast coming soon from Alberta Business Family Institute. Matt Knight is your host. Here's a quick look ahead!Von ABFI
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