CanadianSME Small Business Podcast
Welcome to the CanadianSME podcast, a podcast for Canadian Small Businesses. In our podcasts, we interview Canadian experts and entrepreneurs to give small business owners access to expert knowledge that helps them grow their enterprises. Our mission is to empower Canadian small and medium enterprises and help them reach a bigger audience through our platform. Calling upon some of the most successful subject matter experts in the industry, the small business podcasts aim at identifying issues and finding solutions, all this while helping the business owners.
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The $100M Talent Secret: Why Wellness Beats Salary
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how modern HR is shifting from systems and processes to a deeper focus on people, culture, and wellbeing.</p> <p>Joining us is Muhammad Kermalli, CEO of Skailit. A recognized entrepreneur and advocate for workplace wellness, Muhammad shares how businesses can build stronger, more human-centered teams. Learn more at www.skailit.com or connect directly at 416-962-2600. </p> <p>Key Highlights</p> Modern HR Challenges: Muhammad explains why outsourcing and flexibility are reshaping workforce management. AI in the Workplace: Muhammad discusses how AI is c...
Why Good Leaders Struggle: Closing the Intent-Impact Gap
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore why modern leadership is shifting from technical expertise to human centered skills like trust, clarity, and emotional steadiness.</p> <p>Joining us is Shilpa Bains, Founder of Leadership Intelligence Inc.. With over two decades of experience, Shilpa shares how leaders can align their intent with real impact through deeper self awareness.</p> <p>Key Highlights</p> Evolving Leadership Demands: Shilpa explains why constant change is making leadership more complex. Intent to Impact Gap: Shilpa shares how misalignment between intent and action affects teams. Inner Intelligence...
The Founder-Finance Gap: How to Think Like a CFO
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. Today, we explore how founders can close the gap between financial complexity and real business understanding.</p> <p>Joining us is Ray Fitzpatrick, Founder and CEO of Profitual. Ray shares how founders can turn financial data into clear insights that drive smarter growth decisions.</p> <p>Key Highlights</p> <p>1. Broken Financial Models: Ray explains why traditional modeling fails most founders.</p> <p>2. Strategic Finance Thinking: Ray highlights the importance of focusing on key growth drivers.</p> <p>3. AI in Finance: Ray shares why AI must be used...
B2B E-Commerce: How to Scale Without Ripping Out Your Systems
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how wholesale businesses are transitioning from manual processes to integrated digital systems that drive efficiency and growth.</p> <p>Joining us is Yaqub Hosseini from B2B Wave. Yaqub shares how distributors and manufacturers can modernize operations without disrupting their existing systems.</p> <p>Key Highlights</p> Wholesale Bottlenecks: Yaqub explains the key inefficiencies slowing down traditional wholesale operations. Modernization Without Replacement: Yaqub shares how businesses can upgrade systems without starting from scratch. Evolving Buyer Expectations: Yaqub highlights the demand for self service and transparent...
Beyond the Hype: Is Your Off-the-Shelf Software Limiting Your Competitive Edge?
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore why digital transformation often falls short and how custom built systems are becoming the real driver of business growth.</p> <p>Joining us is Alexandre St Aubin, Partner and Account Executive at Thirdbridge. With a strong blend of technical expertise and business insight, Alexandre shares how tailored software and strategic thinking are reshaping how SMEs scale.</p> <p>Key Highlights</p> Why Transformations Fail: Alexandre explains how off the shelf software limits growth and weakens competitive edge. Custom Software and AI:Alexandre shares how AI...
Marketing Overload? How to Simplify and Actually Grow
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore why real business growth still comes down to human connection, clear messaging, and trust.</p> <p>Joining us is Monica Hoffman, Fractional Marketing Consultant. With over 20 years of experience, Monica shares how businesses can simplify marketing and build consistent, meaningful growth.</p> <p>Key Highlights</p> Power of Brand Story: Monica explains how a clear story builds trust and drives engagement. Customer Journey Clarity: Monica highlights why understanding the full journey improves results. Strategic Marketing Gaps: Monica discusses risks of operating without clear direction. Fractional...
AI Hype vs Reality: Why Intentional Building Wins Enterprise Market
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. Today, we explore the rise of operational intelligence and why reliable data systems are becoming a decisive advantage for modern businesses. In 2026, success belongs to companies that prioritize clarity, conviction, and dependable technology over hype.</p> <p>Joining us is Edoardo De Martin, Co Founder and CEO of Industrio AI. With nearly three decades of experience at Microsoft working on innovations like HoloLens and Xbox, Edoardo now leads the development of enterprise operational intelligence through Industrio’s platform, Signal.</p> <p>Key Highlights</p> Building with Conviction: What bo...
Better Together: How 2,600+ Members are Winning in Canada
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how strong professional networks and cultural communities are becoming a powerful engine for economic growth in Canada.</p> <p>Joining us is Raquel Narvajas Rodriguez, CEO and Director of La Red de Hispanos. Raquel shares how building trusted communities is helping newcomers unlock real opportunities and long term success.</p> <p>Key Highlights</p> <p>1. Building a Powerful Network: Raquel shares how La Red de Hispanos connects members to real career opportunities.</p> <p>2. Inside IMPULSA 2026: Raquel explains what the event offers and who should...
Better Together: Scaling AV and Digital Services in Canada
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how workplaces are evolving into integrated digital environments that combine technology, collaboration, and human creativity.</p> <p>Joining us are Meagan Moody, Country Manager at Ricoh Canada, and Ahmed Ameen, COO of ET Group. Together, they share how this strategic acquisition is redefining hybrid work and enterprise collaboration.</p> <p>Key Highlights</p> Strategic Vision: Meagan explains how ET Group strengthens Ricoh’s workplace transformation strategy. Scaling AV Solutions: Ahmed shares how integration enables broader deployment of hybrid workplace technologies. Secure Collaboration: Meagan discusses how th...
Stop Forcing It: How to Align Your Team for Natural Flow
<p>Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. Today, we explore how hidden misalignment within teams and structures quietly limits performance and growth.</p> <p>Joining us is Sonia Perron, Founder and President of SPCTE Inc. With over 30 years of experience, Sonia shares how aligning people, roles, and strategy unlocks measurable results.</p> <p>Key Highlights</p> The Cost of Misalignment: Sonia explains how misalignment silently impacts productivity and decision making. Why Transformations Fail: Sonia highlights how unclear roles weaken execution and technology adoption. Understanding the Conative Mind: Sonia discusses how instinct driven behavior affects performance...
